Coles Bay Vacation Retreat

The property was close to the airport, friendly greeting by the host, explained everything to us in detail, the bed & sheets were very comfortable and the breakfast selection and quality was terrific- nice couple

Very accommodating. Clean and quiet room with all that’s needed. Host was very nice. We missed breakfast but will definitely eat next time. Golf course across the street with nice patio . Close to airport .

Great people and location.

The loveliest most tasteful we have stayed in. All amenities thought of. In the event we have the opportunity to visit Victoria again, we would stay here.

We had a wonderful experience at the property . It has amazing interiors and hosted by amazing people

The hostess was exceptional. Very clean. Comfortable bed. Breakfast was great. Homemade croissants and try the potatoes

Lovely spot

A friendly and welcoming staff; a fantastic breakfast!

Super quiet, beautiful, short walk to the bay/beach. Amazing breakfast. The most friendly hosts and their dog family!!

Great host, very friendly. Our breakfast was amazing. Over all experience was amazing, will definitely book our stay there again for sure! 😃

Really convenient to the airport but nice and quiet. So nice I wished we had planned to stay longer.

Karen and Howie are wonderful hosts! We also enjoyed hanging out with their 3 standard poodles! The room was very comfortable and breakfast was a perfect cap to our stay. We will stay again. Great location and exceeded our expectations.

Will be back!

Carrie and Howie were incredibly kind and hospitable hosts from the moment we arrived. Particular highlights were the very comfortable bed, delicious breakfast and to be able to barbecue and eat in the garden. We left feeling very relaxed and restored. Would highly recommend this as a lovely place to recharge your batteries.

Very friendly hosts, clean and cozy room, beautiful property. Amazing breakfast served in our room in the morning and so many options to choose from. Really an ideal stay. We highly recommend booking if you're staying in the area!

This was an exceptional B&B. Our suite was amazing. Kitchen was fully stocked with nothing overlooked. We had a fantastic fresh breakfast delivered to our room.

The hosts were great! Took the time to talk with us and introduce us to their amazing dogs! Bre

Absolutely beautiful people. Dogs were friendly and loved to play. Lot was beautifully manicured for a variety of functions. Great stay

Amazing bed and breakfast

One of the best places to stay. You feel like you are visiting family or relatives as they welcome you as such. Rooms and nice and tidy, bed is so comfy, bathrooms are clean and atmosphere is homey. Breakfast was so good and yummy. Will definitely visit again!

It feels like your home here. It’s a beautiful property and the people hosting are wonderful. The morning breakfast is the highlight! We were so full and the food was awesome. Thank you Carey for the Dutch baby,(a must try) from her kitchen!

Property was excellent except for the owners 3 large dogs barking at 7 in the morning

Quiet, lovely gardens, great location so close to the park and ocean.Breakfast options were varied and the meal served to the room was excellent! Friendly hosts and charming poodles😊

I only stayed one night as I arrived late but the hospitality was second to none. My bed was comfortable and my breakfast was outstanding! I will definitely stay here again! Thank you

Proximity to airport. Large, fully equipped apartment, v comfortable beds. Wonderful breakfast.

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Kerry was fantastic, really went out of her way to accommodate us, we will stay again.

Excellent service and accommodations at a reasonable rate. Howie and Karen were extremely welcoming, they went over and above to ensure our stay was enjoyable. The breakfast was amazing.

The host (owner) was so friendly. The breakfast was excellent. We wish we can stay longer.

This is a beautiful property hosted by beautiful people.

Cute & cozy, clean, friendly, great location close to Sidney, Victoria, & several tourist attractions. Breakfast was the best they definitely put the BREAKFAST in “bed & breakfast”. Airport less than 5 min away. Golf course across the street with food & pub. Owners were very helpful with communication throughout our short stay & solitude/privacy when needed.

One of the most comfortable stays that we’ve ever had

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Our host was very warm, friendly, and more than helpful. The site and the bed and breakfast were very peaceful and pleasant. A short walk of less than 5 minutes took us easily to Cole's Bay Regional Park and a beautiful view of the waterfront. The included breakfast was generous and very good.

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Very close to Victoria airport. Comfortable accommodations. Very clean, beautifully decorated. Great breakfast. Warm, friendly hosts, eager to help with info about the area and the Island. Very quiet beautiful area. Right by a golf course. Picture included is of Patricia Bay Park pull-off just a couple minutes away.

Everything was great.

The owners of Cole Bay Vacation Retreat were lovely. We stayed in a first level apartment that was amazing with their attention to detail. They delivered a custom breakfast in the AM that we requested...never stayed in a BNB that had that option. They have worked for years to fine tune their lodging. They did have Standard Poodles in the yard that accessed the apartment so if you are not OK with Dogs probably not for you. The Poodles were friendly.

We were not advised that there were dogs in our access to the apartment. Also We expected a separate building from the main house and the owners switched us from the original location before we checked in due to a long-term rental, We were relegated to a basement apartment under the living quarters of the hosts. I get it ...but no notice was given.. would have cancelled if we knew the circumstance.

Outstanding stay ast this wonderful BnB. We were greeted the moment we arrived with friendliness and felt like we were home immediately. Our room had everything you could possibly need including fridge, microwave, utensils etc and several charging stations. The bed was very comfortable with great bedding and the bathroom was clean, safe and had nice thick towels. Our breakfast was a complete surprise and certainly got our day of travel off to the right start. The owner went so far as to personalize our breakfast which was more than appreciated. We would definitely recommend a stay here and after only one night, we wished we had more time to spend with these thoughtful hosts. We can't thank them enough!

Tranquillity and dogs

Comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Karey and Howie (as well as Walley & Tigger) are amazing hosts and our breakfast was delicious. We definitely recommend the Coles Bay Vacation Retreat.

Amazing place to stay. Welcoming and relaxing. Breakfast was delicious. Would 100% go back.

Pleasent and accommodating people.

We were really pleased at our overnight at this BNB! Comfortable, private room and breakfast was amazing! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something convenient to the airport.

We spent one night in a queen room. It was so quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing. We are looking forward to a return trip. Highly recommend.

What can we say! Wonderful retreat out in the countryside. The location to dining, Sidney, airport and Air museum are very close. The accommodation is beautifully done. Our hosts were friendly and enjoyable. Enjoy!!

We cannot even say enough about this place. The property is gorgeous, and the hosts are so friendly, they have answers to any questions you may have about the area, history , or dining. If you like to eat, I recommend fasting the day before. I have never had such a breakfast. Do yourself a favour and book here. Take walks. Enjoy the peace. Pet the puppies.

The hostess was able to provide a nice breakfast tray, She also provided some soup in the evening.

The bed is good for sleeping. The breakfast tasted fantastic. The host helped for doing laundry. And they also provided shuttles to airport. Karen shared some interesting stories and I loved those stories. :)

We liked the cozy comfortable feel of this place. Amenities, clean, neat. Very friendly hosts who own the property. We liked this property much more than we expected. Wished we would have stayed longer.

Coles Bay Vacation retreat is an amazing place to stay, with exceptional hosts and incredible breakfast!! We absolutely loved our time here, enjoying nice walks near the property, and our suite that was outfitted with everything you could need. Our host was very accomodating, which was very appreciated, and made our stay especially memorable. Thank you for everything, we hope to visit again soon!!

This is a gorgeous place to stay! It’s located close to the Victoria airport and Sydney or Victoria. I stayed here at both the beginning and end of my trip to Victoria. The owners went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. They were very adaptable when I experienced both flight delays and very early flight times. The rooms are beautiful, beds are comfortable and the owners provide everything to make it a positive experience. The breakfast was one of the best that I’ve ever had! Thank you to the hosts/owners for making me feel right at home!

Everything was excellent! It was a gorgeous, well appointed accommodation. The owner, Karen, went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. The breakfast was also outstanding!

I wish I could have enjoyed the space longer!

Fabulous bed and. Breakfast. Very gracious host and so helpful! The house has everything you’d ever need right down to baking supplies if you ou feel urge to make Some cookies!

The breakfast was exceptionally good.

It was all good.

Our time at Cole's Bay Vacation Retreat was very short, but exceeded our expectations. From the time of booking, until checking out, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable. We will definitely be back for future trips to the area. Thank you so much for ensuring that our dietary needs were taken care of! And! Thanks for introducing us to Tigger and Wally!!

Property owner was warm & welcoming. We enjoyed our cottage. It felt like home away from home. Her restaurant recommendations were perfect. The freshly baked breakfast items were scrumptious each morning.

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Very clean awesome breakfast our host went above and beyond to cater to my food allergies beautiful walking trails seconds away with beautiful views

Lovely hosts, second time I've stayed here.

Everything was perfect

What a gem we found in Coles Bay Vacation Rental! We arrived here after a late night flight into Victoria Airport. Karey met us at the door and invited us into this sweet space, welcoming us and explaining where things were in the room and how to operate appliances. Our bed was super comfortable and the hot breakfast with fresh croissants were sooo yummy! What a find!

Amazing hosts, their poodles, breakfast and location close to YYJ airport.

Breakfast was excellent

Host is lovely, breakfast was delicious, area is quiet and beautiful, unit has absolutely everything you can possibly require. Optional interaction with resident poodles, who did not bark at all after I was settled in the unit. Beware that if you use the calendar event that Expedia automatically generates on iPhone, the address is NOT correct (takes you next door) and that the Apple map pin on the correct address is also not accurate.

The room has everything you need. The host made us a lovely breakfast to take on the plane as we were leaving at 3:30 am.

Homely and very friendly. Had everything we needed. Breakfast was brilliant! Thank you.

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What a nice residential part of Vancouver Island that’s just a short drive from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. I’m a female solo traveler and I felt very safe. I slept well and felt taken care of by Karey. Breakfast was fantastic! Loved the waffles and fresh fruits. Will definitely come back.

Our stay at Coles Bay Vacation Resort was so amazing that we spent our last night there too since our flight plans got delayed. We can't wait to go back, our "cottage" was like an apartment, it had everything you need to relax and cook a nice meal. The breakfast Karey served was fresh and delicious.

Proprietors are very personable and obviously want to make our stay the best.

Thank you Karey and Howie. A home away from home 😊

Hosts are so friendly and accommodating. So much thought gone into all the facilities especially the kitchen. Breakfasts are amazing.

excellent breakfast and good location

The host was great and very accommodating. The room was well furnished and had a lot of amenities. I would highly recommend this retreat.

October 19-20, 2024 This was a lovely cottage stay. Karey gave a little tour of the 1 bedroom cottage complete with a full bathroom/ shower and luxurious towels, sunken living room, dining room and kitchen. She showed me how everything worked and where everything that I might need was located. There were two types of coffee and several selections of tea available. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pot, pans, plates etc. Karey brought me breakfast on a tray right to my door. Oven fresh croissants with scrumptious yogurt, and fresh fruit. Absolutely delicious. Her husband, Howie transported me to the airport, in the morning, which is only about six minutes away. The bed was super comfy and I slept well. Although I only spent one night at the cottage I was fortunate to get an upgrade as I Initially had just booked a room rather than the One bedroom cottage that I stayed in. I would love to return for a longer stay next time. Wonderful hosts and lovely stay. Thank you for the hospitality.

Very nice accommodation. Closr to the airport and the town of Sidney. Breakfast was fabulous. Rural setting and a car is necessary.

The place was so well kept and well furnished. The hosts were lovely and very helpful. We loved the coffee, tea and croissants in the morning.

Our room was beautiful and comfortable. Our hosts did everything to make us feel welcome. We would surely stay again!

Owner extremely friendly, outstanding service, homemade breakfast croissants made our day! The poodles, Walley and Tigger are super adorable!

Unfortunately my husband and I were only able to stay here for one night. If we go back to this area, we will definitely stay here again. The kitchen was well appointed, the owners remarkably friendly. The bed was so comfortable, my husband wants to buy a mattress just like we had at Coles Bay. The owners even had apples from their trees waiting for us in our room!

The people were so lovely and the breakfast was chefs kiss

Karey and Howie are very friendly hosts, provided good breakfast. It’s only 15 min car ride to the Butcher Garden and 3 min walk to Heartfelt Beach

Excellent property. Very nice, clean and spacious property. The hosts were very accommodating and attentive! Highly recommend.

Quiet, clean, excellent breakfast, comfortable, and well decorated. Host Karey was excellent. Highly recommend and will return.

It was a very nice place to stay. Would stay there again.

The breakfast was wonderful. The rooms were spotless. The choice of channels on the televisions was amazing. Plenty of pots, pans , cutlery etc in the kitchen.

Very nice room!

Very clean! Comfy bed! Beautiful location! The breakfast was amazing!!!

Excellent breakfast. Choice was offered but I appreciated the offer of a "suprise" one morning.

The hosts are wonderful and very accommodating. We had to leave at 6am and Karen very kindly put together a to go breakfast package for us. The bed is super comfortable and the apartment has absolutely everything you need for a short or long stay.

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It was above and beyond our expectations. Beautiful clean comfortable space. Terrific bathroom and strong shower. Fabulous and filling breakfast. And Karen was incredibly helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

Beautiful! Very accommodating hosts! Breakfast was wonderful.

This place is the best place I have stayed in many years of using Booking.com facilities are to die for.

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Karey is such a welcoming host! The property is beautiful. The location is quiet and peaceful; it is convenient to The Butchart Gardens, Sidney, and Victoria International Airport. Breakfast was fantastic! CBVR was such a great way to start my vacation!

Very nice, clean and homely. Excellent Breakfast.

Absolutely delightful stay. Wonderful hosts, beyond best expectations! Would go back any time, highly recommended.

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