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Beach front vacation home.

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Terrace/patio
Room
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mill Bay, BC
  • Mill Bay Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brentwood College School
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mill Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach front vacation home.

Mill Bay Beach House is located just north of the Mill Bay ferry in the picturesque southern Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. The waterfront house has spectacular views overlooking the Saanich Peninsula and Salt Spring Island. Located minutes away from the Brentwood Bay/Mill Bay ferry, the house has easy access to Victoria airport and Butchart Gardens by ferry and is within a thirty minute drive of Victoria.

Property manager

Connie Moniz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Mill Bay

Located in Mill Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Shawnigan Lake Museum and Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cowichan Native Village and Kitkatla Longhouse. Butchart Gardens and Victoria Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Mill Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Mill Bay Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Brentwood College School - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mill Bay Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Merridale Estate Cidery - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Butchart Gardens - 48 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spinnakers on the Fly - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westcoast Fish n Chips - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach front vacation home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach front vacation home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front vacation home.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach front vacation home. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mill Bay Centre, Brentwood College School and Mill Bay Ferry Terminal. Mill Bay Terminal is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Getaway

We loved the location on the water. Everything we needed for our stay was provided. The location was great for us as we came up after a day exploring Victoria, then took the Brentwood ferry over to Butchart, Salish Sea Museum and Butterfly Gardens and some park visits. The last day we explored all the way up through Nainamo and Campbell River. We made great family memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime ocean front location!

Had an amazing time in this cozy home right on the ocean. The house has lots of space and clean. Had everything we needed and more. Loved watching the seals, birds and boats go by. Loved visiting Mill Bay, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Lake and Shawnigan Lake all close by to visit. Local restaurants with really good sea food. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mill Bay Gem

The house was an older home, well-equipped and very clean. The location was private, neighbours could not be seen and there was a privacy hedge between the house and the road, which was a bit noisy during certain hours. This was a perfect place to watch seabirds and marine mammals, and they were plentiful. The firepit was great and the views were second to none.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!!

We enjoyed a few days at Connie’s place. The kitchen is well equipped and there are tons of games, books and movies. We had a very relaxed enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mill Bay

We stayed at Mill Bay beach house for 3 nights in September. A lovely home with an amazing view, we even saw a fantastic display of the Northern lights. Great area to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Acquainted little property by the water in a quiet neighbourhood. Half way location for the main tourist areas. Connie was very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and activities. She was also reliable and quick to response with any issues/ concerns we had via text.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best location… the view is amazing

Lovely house and hostess … we’ve enjoyed our stay a lot! Looking forward to come back soon !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views, especially at sunrise

Enjoyed 4 peaceful, tranquill days here. Warm swims in the afternoon
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Relaxing

Beach ( rock & shells ) house right at the water. Comfortable and amazing views. They had binoculars. There are some steps to get into the house and the second bedroom is down some stairs. Easy drive to Victoria to the south and Nanaimo to the north, and inland. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We absolutely loved staying at this vacation home. The kids spent hours combing the beaches. Beautiful view from home and the yard of the ocean. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring get away

Views were fantastic. Saw seals and sea lions every day. Place was clean. Well furnished. Connie is very fast to respond to queries. Plan to return!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed (again)!

This is our second year staying at the house to watch the Brentwood Regatta. The place meets our needs perfectly, and the host is absolutely amazing. She is incredibly communicative, willing to meet our needs, and genuinely cares if we have a great stay. Thanks as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ammabelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

Our family loved Connie's beach house. Amazing, cozy home that's fully stocked with everything we needed. Thank you Connie for an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the location. Waking up to look at the ocean everyday was perfect!

Connie was excellent to work with. I really appreciated her communication. I highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Bainbridge Island, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Everything we needed for a quick stay near Brentwood!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime Saanich Inlet property

Superb ocean views and amazing beach for a swim. The owner Connie was readily available to answer any questions and has put a lot of effort in to the beachy theme decor. We will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring getaway

The views were fantastic. Saw lots of seals. Place was well outfitted and comfortable to hang out at. We went kayaking straight from the beach which was great. As was doing a beach walk just about everyday. Connie was fast to respond to any questions we had too. A great getaway.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

Very little to say that the pictures do not already cover... Unbelievable location right on the water, with expansive views. Huge patio area with lots of seating for a variety of sun or shade views, plus large windows throughout the waterside of the home for those times you want to be indoors, but not miss out on the views. Lot's of great wildlife viewing as well. Everything you need right in the very small town of Mill Bay allows for a great retreat vacation. Or pop over to Shawnigan Lake for even more options (and some really great Thai food). Good proximity to all of the best of the island allows for as much action packed into each day as you desire. Very easy access to the highway or just 5 minutes from the Brentwood Ferry to shorten the drive into Victoria. And the house itself is lovely. Nothing fancy here, but well appointed with everything you will need. Strong internet, and the best stocked kitchen of any house we've ever rented. Super easy check-in, check-out, and Connie is fantastic to work with -- attentive and available for anything you need. It is hard to imagine how this home could disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views, very well stocked.

We really enjoyed our time at this property! Some of our observations! This was the location that we wanted, between Nanaimo and Victoria. There isn’t a lot to Mill Bay, but we were prepared for quite a bit of driving. The property is right on the water. The canoe and the two kid size kayaks were loads of fun. The house is extremely well stocked, everything from firewood to board games, to kitchen supplies and loads of towels. Lots of space in the house. 2 bedrooms and a pull out couch. Lovely family room with a couch and a few chairs to sit and look out over the water. On-site laundry was super helpful after days of hiking. We did find quite a few ants in the basement bedrooms when we arrived, so we had to deal with them before bedtime. Hauling the canoe and kayaks down the stairs was tricky. I was grateful that I was there with my husband and teenage son. I would not have been able to do that on my own and it was such a great part of our experience staying here. This is one of the more dated homes that we have stayed at, not that it’s a con, but more of a comment. Not sure if there was AC in the house and I can only imagine how hot it gets during the summer months! We would stay here again without a second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view!

Wonderful property with unique and charming characteristics. If arriving at night, take extra care and caution as the road is pitch black.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

Had a wonderful stay ! So comfortable with great decor and the most beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

djcolts1847 H., Grande Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable stay at a beautiful place

It was very easy to communicate with the host. The home was well supplied with everything (except fresh food, of course)! We stayed for a week, and every question we had was answered soon after we asked it. There is actually beds there for 8 people! There is one shower/tub, but seems to be lots of hot water. The outside patio is exactly as pictured, with plenty of room and more chairs nearby. The deck (right off of the kitchen) has some really cute lights on it. We really appreciated the views, peace and quiet! Totally relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach House

So clean! Amazing view! The kids loved beach combing right on the property. I loved the amazing view from the kitchen and the very comfy beds. My husband loved using the kayaks to go out in the water. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, very peaceful stay

Excellent host, clean and comfortable accomdations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mill Bay Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Mill Bay Cottage. Connie is a fantastic host, attentive and quick to answer any questions. The cottage and setting are idyllic. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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