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  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath

Set within 7.7 km of Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal and 11 km of The Butchart Gardens in North Saanich, Coles Bay Vacation Retreat features accommodation with seating area. This holiday home offers free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The holiday home provides garden views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk. The units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a coffee machine, a bath, a hair dryer and a desk. The units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At the holiday home, every unit includes bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and pancakes are available every morning at the holiday home. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat will be able to enjoy activities in and around North Saanich, like windsurfing, cycling and fishing. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy skiing and snorkelling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Camosun College is 23 km from Coles Bay Vacation Retreat, while Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 3 km from the holiday home.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for North Saanich
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Helen
    Canada Canada
    This is a hidden gem! We were served an exceptional breakfast. Our hosts were caring and an amazing couple. Our rrom was perfect filled with comfort and charm. We will stay again. Oh wait we loved it so much that we are returning May 8th. Dianne...
  • Josephine
    Australia Australia
    Amazing hosts. Delicious breakfasts and super comfortable accommodation.
  • Marcella
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was very good. The host also brought us delicious brownies and ice cream in the evening. Very kind people.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Karey and Howie deGraaf

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Karey and Howie deGraaf
My mother, Jan and step father Maurie Turner built our house in 1978. It was their dream home and they loved living in this beautiful area for almost forty years. We have had many enjoyable family events including birthdays, Christmases, Easters, Thanksgivings and my sister's beautiful wedding. She loved to garden and entertain and always thought the house would be a good spot for a small bed and breakfast. Mum passed away in 2014 and my husband and I decided to pursue her vision and open the house to guests in her memory. We are really enjoying our visitors and providing a comfortable relaxing place to stay while they are visiting our gorgeous island.
Howie & I have an interesting story. We were childhood sweethearts in high school growing up in Duncan here on Vancouver Island. In university we went our separate ways & I ended up in California. I got married, raised a family of 3 & went into business with my first husband for twenty-six years. Howie also married & had five kids of his own. When my kids were grown I chose to start a new life & move back to Canada. I reconnected with Howie 13 years ago who was on his own & we have been together now for over 12 years, married & enjoying our grown children & grandchildren! While I lived in California in a little coastal town called Fort Bragg we had a house with a small grandmother cottage perfect for a vacation rental. We renovated it, started to rent it by the night & found it was a lot of fun! We had people come to us from everywhere including England & they always had interesting stories. I really enjoyed hosting people on my property so we thought this would be a great way to work into our retirement years. Howie & I are finding having a bed and breakfast as satisfying & fun as we hoped it would be. We look forward to meeting you & helping to create a perfect vacation!
We are a small bed and breakfast located in the country with a large two bedroom suite with all the comforts of home (sleeps 6), a spacious and cozy one bedroom guest house (sleeps 4) and a single room with shared spa like bathroom (sleeps 2). The area is pastoral and quiet and we are fortunate to have a 9 hole golf course across the street with optional alternate tees for a “Back 9” if you prefer to play 18 holes. Coles Bay Beach is a five minute walk away with a wonderful view of the bay and hills in the background. We are convenient distances from many amenities. The quaint town of Sidney is a 7 minute drive with a wide variety of restaurants, the Mary Winspear Theatre with plays, music, conventions and local events, beautiful beach walks and lots of lovely shops. The Victoria International Airport is 5 minutes away driving, BC Ferries 10 minutes, Butchart Gardens and Butterfly World 15 minutes, and Victoria and other ferry options 20 to 25 minutes. We are in a favorite island area for walking, running and biking with many close by beaches and dramatic views. We consider ourselves so very lucky to live in this charming and beautiful area!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Coles Bay Vacation Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Fax
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Coles Bay Vacation Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, this property is located in a quite neighbourhood. No parties are permitted on site. Violations of this rule will result in cancelling the reservation without refund.

Please inform Coles Bay Vacation Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Coles Bay Vacation Retreat

  • Check-in at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 5 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Coles Bay Vacation Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Coles Bay Vacation Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is just 450 yards from Coles Bay Vacation Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat on this page.

  • The prices at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Coles Bay Vacation Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Movie nights
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Stand-up comedy

  • Coles Bay Vacation Retreat is 2.1 miles from the centre of North Saanich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go