Waterfront holiday rentals in James Bay, West Bay

Our stay here exceeded all our expectations. Duncan & Vi are warm, friendly hosts and we enjoyed chatting with them about the area. The space is spotlessly clean and comfortable, with all the amenities we could need. We loved the large windows looking out over the water, and enjoyed the peaceful garden with rabbits and even a bald eagle. The location is perfect - very close to Hatley Castle, the Butchart Gardens, and an easy 25-minute drive to downtown. I can't think of anything that would have improved our time here!

What a special space! From the moment we walked in we felt right at home and could not believe how beautiful the views were! We loved sitting on the patio to start and end our days admiring the peaceful harbour. The town also had a few nice restaurant options, a delicious bakery, and cute shops to enjoy as well! We were even lucky enough to briefly meet Astrid and Stephen who were both such gems, their love of the harbour and their home is very evident! I feel lucky we were able to stay at their space during our trip to Vancouver island and wound highly recommend this home!

Lovely place and Lipton was friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend this place!

Beautiful view well equipped kitchen bed was very comfy quiet location

Two words gorgeous views!!! Looked forward to having my cup of coffee on Kelley & Kent’s patio every morning. A very peaceful location tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Ganges, but still less than five minute trip into town. Both Kelley & Kent were very welcoming and accommodating to our early check in. Their air bnb had all the amenities you could need to make you feel right at home. Beds were super comfy! I would HIGHLY recommend booking this accommodation, you won’t be disappointed! :) Enjoy!

Beautiful condo in a perfect location for our trip. Easy to navigate area, grocery and other necessities nearby. Absolutely peaceful environment and always felt very safe. Well stocked kitchen with everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Well maintained, updated and comfortable accommodation. Large patio with lots of room and seating. Great view of the lake, easy gentle slope for young ones to navigate. Spacious for 2 people, very comfy bed and sofas. Only disappointment was discovering indoor pool, only open on weekends, until July/August. Would definitely reserve again.

I cannot recommend Susans place enough. Great if you are looking to spend some peaceful time in nature at an unhurried pace. The views were stunning and it was so quiet and relaxing. Bed was super comfortable and kitchen equipped enough to make simple food. The deck and gardens were beautiful, lots of stair which were a bit tough if you gave mobility issues like me however just go slow and its worth it. Susan was super friendly and responsive. Overall it was a 10/10 experience, i would definitely stay there again 💕.

This was truly one of the best Airbnb stays we’ve ever experienced. The house was immaculately clean and fully equipped with everything we could possibly need. The kitchen was spotless and stocked with top-notch amenities, and the bedroom and linens were incredibly comfortable and fresh. The heating system worked perfectly, and the towels were clean and soft — everything in the house felt well-maintained and thoughtfully prepared. What really stood out was the electric vehicle charger, which made our trip even more convenient. The breathtaking view of the ocean and the chance to see the tide come in and out so closely added a magical touch to our stay. It was a perfect, relaxing, and romantic getaway — we highly recommend it, especially for couples celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary. A huge thank you to Dan and Sam, who were always available online and responded to all our needs with great care and responsibility. Their hospitality made everything seamless. Thanks

It was a wonderful place to stay! I stayed here while at a conference in Victoria. It was a beautiful, peaceful, and quiet place. I enjoyed staying there and I could easily bike to the conference and restaurants downtown. It was also very close to some bike trails for longer bike rides and the neighborhood was stunningly beautiful and quiet.

Caroline’s home is clean and comfortable and has stunning views. The upper deck was a wonderful place to relax and converse with friends! Caroline is a wonderful host. She provided excellent suggestions to make our stay even more enjoyable than originally planned. She is responsive and kind! I highly recommend Caroline’s home!

We had a wonderful stay at Donovan's cabin. It was perfect for our family get-together (8 adults and 2 small children). The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, we loved the close proximity to hiking and other nature nearby (ie. East Sooke Regional Park). Donovan was super communicative and responsive to any questions. Thank you!

Wow, we really enjoyed our stay! The location is beautiful, and we loved the home (lots of room for our family to spread out). We also appreciated Brent’s recommendations for activities in the area. We would absolutely return for another visit!

A lovely place, in a secluded and beautiful spot surrounded by woods, but within a short walk to a gorgeous cove on the water.

Jeanne's place is an ideal location for exploring Saltspring with a good proximity to Ganges. Stunning spot on the water with sunrises and sunsets. Quiet suite with enough basic needs for a longer stay. Darker window coverings would be ideal as the earlier sunrises hit. Some noise transfer with upstairs but hardly disruptive. Recommended.

We loved Marlene's little piece of paradise! It was a lovely appointed suite, super comfy bed, many little extras. The view of the bay was gorgeous! She thought of everything in the event you forgot something. Definitely goes the extra mile for her guests. We felt at home and very rested when we left. Will definitely visit again one day. Highly recommend.

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.

This location was perfect for our vacation. The place was clean and well decorated with a lot of attention to detail. Because it’s leased by a service versus an owner the vibe was different- but the team worked hard to accommodate and connect with us. We would definitely recommend and stay again!

We love the accommodations, everything you needed was there. A good combination of rustic yet modern. Views are amazing and it’s quiet and peaceful. Love watching all the different wildlife around, especially the seals and otters.

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!

I gave this place 5 stars because it was beautiful, the location was perfect for walking around Victoria, the views were amazing from the balcony, and the condo was modern and very clean. However, I will say that finding it by car was pretty difficult. Google will try to take you to the door where you buzz in to get up, but this is below street level, and before you realize this, you are being shuttled across a draw bridge. We tried navigating to the 528 Pandora Ave unloading zone first, and this, or at least where Google took us, was no where near the entrance. We tried Moe’s finally, and had success unloading finally. There are spots in front of Chubby Dumpling that were available after 8 PM without issue, but you do have to move your car before 8 AM, and we used the Store Street lot. So if you are bringing a car, just be aware that there are some logistics to attend to and extra parking costs to figure into the stay. This place would be great for someone traveling without a car

Let me just start by saying this is the best place we've ever stayed, and we've been to probably 40-50 places around the world. Marylou's place by far beats them all - great location (safe and within walking distance to everything); clean, luxurious and very spacious interior with beautiful windows in all rooms leading to a deck overseeing the ocean and gorgeous views; complete with private underground parking and all the amenities you can dream of (seriously, even lotion! Ziplock bags! All the things you can think of that no one else provides). Marylou is always kind, accommodating and quick to respond. She even went out of her way to buy a portable crib for our baby. I cannot say enough great things about the place. We had such an amazing experience. Book now - you won't regret it!

Shangrila is a welcoming host who wants you to fell like home. Her place is a good spot to stay to visit Victoria. For the price that you pay, it's a good choice for this area 😊