Family-friendly vacation rentals in Victoria

We had a wonderful stay! We loved that there are trails accessible by foot from the cabin. (Just walk up the gravel road about 3 minutes.) We discovered that a great morning routine for us was to have coffee, walk through the forest, enjoy the morning light on the ocean, and head back to the cabin for breakfast. Peaceful and relaxing :) Henny is a great host. She shared a ton of wonderful information about places to go and yummy restaurants on the island. The cabin itself is cozy, charming, and quiet. The bed is comfortable, a high priority for me! We also appreciated that we could bring our dog and that she could be off-leash in the grassy area around the cabin.

I stayed here with my Mom and two sisters- it was perfect! The hot tub overlooks the beach and is under a gorgeous canopy of trees that kept us dry from the rain. We had hummingbirds and quails visit us while we ate breakfast on the patio under a wisteria tree. The house is very cozy with everything you need and so many interesting things to look at. We went to Duncan and spent the day at the Farmer's Market, then had dinner just down the street, overlooking the water, while watching seals and birds fish. We are already discussing making the trip an annual event and plan to go again next year!

We had a great stay. The surroundings were peaceful and relaxing, with great views. The bed was super comfortable and the place was equipped with everything we needed. Jacquie's a great host, very friendly and kind, and had great suggestions for what to do on the island. Would definitely go again.

Third time here now. A private oasis in Duncan. Close to downtown but far enough to feel away from the bustle. Next time in Duncan hopefully it will be available again! Great spot! Thank you Jane! Bryan and Gail

Carol has a fantastic place on Pender that we loved staying in for a few days. Duch beautiful views from the house, and great, quiet location. Carol was very responsive and a wonderful host to us for the weekend. Thanks so much!

This house was magic. From the second we walked in the door until the moment we left we were blown away. Nothing compared to sitting in the living room in late afternoon with the sun coming through trees. With two of the bedroom spaces requiring ladders, accessibility is definitely a consideration, but for us this was no problem and added to the feel of being in a treehouse. The unit had absolutely everything we needed, and then some. We will definitely be back!

This was our first time in Sooke and we shared Fredrick’s place with a friend we hadn’t seen in years. The warm home like environment, the separate bedroom ,bathroom spaces worked perfectly. The views were wonderful and we dined and explored the area easily. We wished we could have stayed longer.

What a beautiful property! And so aptly named, sky house is perched right above the water, the views from every angle are fantastic. My family enjoyed every minute, the kitchen was well appointed and there was plenty of space for us to eat and relax. We all enjoyed spending time in the hot tub or sitting on the balcony looking at the lake. The bedrooms were comfortable and the downstairs space was fun for playing games. We would definitely return!

We had the most beautiful stay at Michael and Nan's place. The location itself is absolutely gorgeous and so restful with all the lavender treats they provided. After a tiring journey, it felt great to see the fridge stocked with some eggs, butter, yogurt, creme, and a basket with scones, fruit, proteins bars and other snacks. It was our first time traveling with a baby; the space was very baby friendly and they graciously extended our checkout to accommodate our son's naps which was so appreciated. The bed was so comfortable, and between that and the lavender, this tired mama slept better than she has in weeks! The space had everything we needed. We will happily choose to stay here again over a hotel any time. Thank you!

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The location was an easy drive to and from Victoria (about 20mins)

The cabin is lovely! It’s peaceful, comfortable and really clean. The mattress is super comfortable. I loved the quirky design of the cabin and the bookshelf and board games were a bonus. Loved the meadow for doing yoga. The George Hill path is a must, as is the disc golf park (even if you’re just there for a hike). What I didn’t love was the lack of special touches we usually find at Airbnb’s. The amenities are very basic. For that price, though, how much can you expect. I’d prefer paying a little extra for more amenities/comforts. Bring all your own stuff - body wash, shampoo, coffee, and especially food!!! Really enjoyed the slow pace of island life but everything closes early (if it’s open at all) and there aren’t many restaurants so make sure to prepare and pack well.

This cabin was cute and quaint and really well located. Perfect for a couple nights stay, and I will most definitely be booking here again.

Beautiful cabin nestled in the woods! Loved all the natural daylight and how close we were to great hikes and the ocean. Candice even gave us some firewood for the firepit which was so cozy to roast s’mores over. Loved our stay!

A beautiful, cozy cabin surrounded by peaceful forest. We really enjoyed our weekend stay here. Helen was a great host, and the cabin has everything you would need.

Our visit to San Juan island was amazing. Mike's property is in an amazing location with stunning views, a wonderful porch and lots pf space. When not staring at the sea we enjoyed playing pickle ball, table tennis and bbq. We even harvested a few oysters from the bags which are accessible at low tide, certainly sonething we had never done before. The kitchen is well stocked with an amazing original stove/oven which is in mint condition. We had an amazing, relaxing and restorative visit. Mike is a terrific host who checked in with us and made sure we had a great visit.

Tugwell Cottage exceeded my expectations. This location made hosting a family get together easy: everyone had what they needed and more. Hosts of this private, cozy yet spacious retreat have thought of everything, from a decked out kitchen to indoor and outdoor games for folks of all ages. Tugwell Cottage is backed by a picturesque, accessible creek, which is really the shining star of this property. 10 out of 10, would recommend

Great place to stay. Lots of little details that were appreciated. Close walk to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.

A lovely abode above cowichan bay, beautiful views and a serene backyard! Quite nicely appointed , would recommend!

Lovely, relaxing weekend at Scott’s cabin. The tiny home had all we needed and our leashed dog was welcome in their yard. We were a little ahead of tourist season, so it was a little too cool to enjoy the lovely deck. A great location, central to everything!

We really loved our stay at Michele's. The property is beautiful with tons of wildlife and really well located so it was easy to walk to various places. We hope to stay here again

We had an amazing time at Andrea's place. Quiet, peaceful with tons to do nearby (kayaking, hiking, fine dining...). The hour is tastefully decorated and the view is amazing! Highly recommended!!

We had such a great stay at Niki and Neal's cottage. Everything was as described, if not better! We couldn't have been happier with the location and set-up in the cottage. We enjoyed friendly interactions with Niki and Neal + equally pets, appreciated some very tasty homemade treats and learned about the local swimming lake that was close by. I would have been very happy to stay in Fulford Harbor for much longer, soaking up the local flavor / nature / hiking / swimming that is all close enough to not even need a car (although we did have and use one).

Gorgeous view Nice open sitting area and kitchen with your one back porch to look at the view. Beds were comfy. Quiet at night Close by to amenities and hiking A great stay for what we were looking for!

Elizabeth was very welcoming and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.