Coles Bay Vacation Retreat

875 Ardmore Drive, V8L 5G2 North Saanich, Canada – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>112</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
112 reviews
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Coles Bay Vacation Retreat

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
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Offering a garden, Coles Bay Vacation Retreat features accommodations in North Saanich. This vacation home offers free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The vacation home provides garden views, a picnic area, and a 24-hour front desk. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, bath, and shower. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a stovetop. At the vacation home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available every morning at the vacation home. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat 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 snorkeling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal is 4.8 miles from Coles Bay Vacation Retreat, while The Butchart Gardens is 7 miles away. The nearest airport is Victoria International Airport, 1.9 miles from the vacation home.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast

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

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Availability

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

This property told us they've 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:

  • Deena
    Canada Canada
    “Super friendly hosts and lovely room with all sorts of extras.”
  • Ruth
    United States of America United States of America
    “Karrie and Howie are wonderful hosts! Adding to that their two adorable dogs and Karrie’s amazing home made blueberry muffins and amazing breakfast - you’ll feel right at home. We had a wonderful time staying at Coles bay and will surely be back...”
  • Randy
    United States of America United States of America
    “Fantastic people (and dogs!), fantastic breakfast, lovely room, thoughtful amenities.”

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting 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 deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

FAQs about Coles Bay Vacation Retreat

  • 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

  • The prices at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

    • 5 guests
    • 6 guests

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Racquetball
    • Movie nights
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bar crawls
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Stand-up comedy

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet 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.

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

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • Check-in at Coles Bay Vacation Retreat is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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