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Cupid's Pearl Tranquil Retreat by the Sea.
For any who are seeking a great place to stay in Victoria's Colwood area, look no further! This is the place! It had everything I needed for a perfect stay ... and more! Duncan and Vi keep house and gardens in immaculate condition. I would be back in a heartbeat!

Sleep By the Sea
the host was amazing! this bedroom itself if very nice and the perfect place for me and my girlfriend to stay. the host went out of their way to help us including offering umbrellas and a ride downtown when our car rental fell through!! highly recommend

Apartment on the dock in Cowichan Bay
What a beautiful place! Just like the photos (maybe even better), the location is incredible. Lots of restaurants right there. Well-appointed kitchen. The only challenge is parking, but worked out just fine. Absolutely will book again!

Tide Water View Bedroom + New Bathroom
Great place for a quiet stay in Victoria, room was impeccably clean, cozy and the balcony overlooking the river is a great plus! The bathroom comes with everything you need, and with a modern bidet, which I love because it’s cleaner and helps save trees! Lipton was a very responsive host and was very accommodating! I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town!

Tuck Inn @ Shawnigan Beach Resort
Thoughtfully furnished and comfortable- would love to stay again!

Lakefront Beach Resort Condo
Quiet place with a beautiful view of Shawnigan Lake. The suite was very comfortable and clean. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

Waterfront Walks & Welcome Foodies
This Airbnb host does everything right. We have used Airbnb for years and this host and home were amongst the best we have experienced. Comfortable, quiet and quaint. We will rebook on future trips and will recommend to family and friends.
Waterfront house rentals

River front near Potholes/ Galloping Goose Trail
Such an incredible place to stay. Was so much more than we expected and felt so much peace. Will have to come back again. The view of the river was wonderful and it was such a cozy stay! Thank you so much!

Private Oceanfront House & Cottage w/ Hot Tubs!
We had a great family holiday in Sooke. 9 adults and 1 toddler. Close enough to go into Victoria! (Even by e-bike!!) Spent some time on the Galloping Goose and exploring East Sooke Regional Park. We spent some time on the water and in the nice big hot. The beds were all very comfortable!

Full sun lake front. Private dock and hot tub
Beautiful and convenient location for our Victoria trip. Lake view and private dock was a bonus. We went during Thanksgiving so we appreciated the view and hot tub. Only complaint was the very limited cooking pans and pots

Waterfront Eco home with hot tub
Caroline was a great host, loved her place, everything was as advertised. Hope she will allow me back to enjoy her wonderful home again sometime. Thank You !

Water Front Home with Private Dock and Hottub
Great beautiful place very private went down to the dock everyday and walked the shore when the tide went down my kids had a great time and enough space for them to play in the house will book again. Also Donovan was a great host kept us updated on any changes anf responds right away !

Luxurious Designer Garden Oasis near UVIC & Beach
We had a fantastic stay. It was really a comfortable space with a lot of amenities. There was tons of room to spread out and it felt like home.

Freedom To Fly
If we could give ten stars, we would. Christine was an excellent host. She has thought of everything to make her guests feel welcome and at home. The location is unmatched in terms of natural beauty, privacy, design, comforts and convenience. We will never forget our time at Sooke, made all the more special by being able to stay at Christine’s beautiful home. We are so grateful she is sharing this special place. Thank you Christine!

Oceanfront, Alcove Beachfront
This is a beautiful, tranquil location and lovely home. DM is a very attentive host, almost like a mom :) There were a lot of thoughtfully tailored touches that welcomed us and made us feel at home, including some really lovely breakfasts. It made for a very nice, cozy getaway with a lot of nice perks - massage table, firepit, and a super comfortable hot tub. if you're looking to be charmed by East Sooke, this is a fantastic place for it!
Waterfront condo rentals

2bdm-sleeps6 Condo Victoria WM Resort#
A fabulous place to stay on the waterfront in Victoria. Everything was just as the pictures and as described. It had everything you could need & amazing views. We loved being so close to Fisherman’s wharf with the restaurants and watching the seals, floatplanes, all sorts of things going on in the harbour. A great walk into the city centre too along the waterfront or to the coast in the other direction. We would definitely stay here again if coming back to Victoria.

The Library - Luxe Chic Suite | Heart of Downtown
Nice little loft.. at a great location. Tim was very responsive.

Miraloma
This was the perfect space for our family. The open layout and balcony were wonderful. The unit stayed cool on the hot days. The underground parking was very convenient. One note: It is definitely more suited for a couple than family. It is clearly advertised as a one bedroom, but the bed for the 5th person being a single mattress on the floor was a bit of a surprise.

1 Bedroom Ground Level Condo on Shawnigan Lake
Great spot. Beautiful view

2bdm - Condo-Victoria Fisherman's Wharf7
Highly recommend! We stayed here as 5 adult siblings for 4 days. Check in was easy, plenty of parking (even with my large truck), exactly as described, beds were comfy, even the Murphy bed in the wall. View of the bay and sea planes, walkable to everything. Shower pressure was great and plenty of hot water to go around for the 5 of us. We had a wonderful time!

Spectacular Waterfront Executive Suite!
Excellent. Super clean and beautiful views. Host was responsive and Sandy the cohost is amazing. Seriously this place is the best in Victoria if you want something classy clean and close to everything. I highly recommend this Airbnb. A++

The Ivy - Lux Executive Suite | Heart of Downtown
If you’re looking for a spot right in downtown Victoria this place is perfect! We were able to walk to all of the restaurants, vintage shops, bakeries etc that we had been looking forward to checking out. Parking was right across the street in the parkade on Yates. Our location was so easy to access and since we walked most days we could come back in no time to change or grab something we forgot. Being downtown it is noisy on the weekend and the bar across the street has a 90s night on Mondays which is also loud…but you’re downtown so expect that. Thank you Timothy we enjoyed our stay immensely!
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in James Bay, West Bay
Total rentals
60 properties
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Total number of reviews
1.2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
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40 properties have a pool
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10 properties have a dedicated workspace
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