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A well-maintained garden with various shrubs and a lawn, a body of water in the background, and a house with a visible chimney. - Steps To The Beach (Mill Bay)
A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a window overlooking a garden, and a ceiling with a perforated pattern. - Steps To The Beach (Mill Bay)
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a table, overlooking a garden with various plants and a view of a body of water. - Steps To The Beach (Mill Bay)
A two-story house with a front yard, a small dog, and a shed. - Steps To The Beach (Mill Bay)
A cozy room with a large window, a table with a lamp, and two chairs. - Steps To The Beach (Mill Bay)
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Steps To The Beach. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Steps To The Beach

  • Great value for those wanting to escape cooler temperatures, 35% discounts on month long bookings. Summer may be over but Fall on the island is a wonderful time of year to visit. The weather is typically beautiful and mild, great for outdoor activities. We are literally just steps to the beach, on the scenic route in the seaside village of Mill Bay, BC. Our garden suite has a lovely view of the ocean where the sunrises greet you each morning. Restaurants are walking distance as is our marina, community wharf & shopping mall. Wine tasting at 9 nearby vineyards or hike, bike, golf, play pickleball at our neighbourhood courts, we have it all for a holiday to remember. Close to Victoria for easy day trips. Steps to the Beach is a hidden Gem. Discover us.

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About the area

Located in Mill Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mill Bay Ferry Terminal and Damali Lavender & Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mill Bay Centre and Duncan Farmers Market. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Mill Bay travel guide
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Mill Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Shorewood Road Beach Access
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bakerview Road Beach Access
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mill Bay Centre
    2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Brentwood College School
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mill Bay Marina
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spitfire Grill
    52 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    3 min drive
  • Maple Palace 2.0
    52 min drive
  • Drumroaster Coffee
    8 min drive
  • Cobblestone Pub
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps To The Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mill Bay Centre and Brentwood College School. Mill Bay Ferry Terminal is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Steps To The Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and helpful. The suite was well appointed, clean and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a weekend getaway

Shannon was very welcoming, the suite was clean and had everything I needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was spacious with lots of windows with beautiful views of the gardens and bay! We enjoyed sitting outside on the outdoor furniture sipping our coffee watching the sunrise! Kitchen was equipped with lots of spices, utensils and cook ware. Location is awesome. We could walk to the grocery store in 12 minutes. We highly recommend “Steps to the Beach”.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lovely garden, watching grouse, enjoying the view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
9+ out of 10 — A wonderful place to stay! We stayed at Steps to the Ocean for a full week, and honestly, we wished we had booked more time. The suite was spotlessly clean, modern, comfortable, and exceptionally well equipped. It had everything we needed, including a fridge, stove, coffee maker, kettle, and a great selection of small appliances. The hosts even provided ground coffee and a large variety of spices and fresh coffee cream, which was a very thoughtful touch. There was also a large flat-screen TV, along with an excellent assortment of books and maps to help us explore the area. The beautiful yard, patio, and BBQ area made the property even more enjoyable. It was a great place to relax after a day of exploring. The hosts were very welcoming, friendly, accommodating, and inviting, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The location was excellent as well — approximately 45 minutes to downtown Victoria and about 45 minutes to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, making it a convenient base for exploring Vancouver Island. We would absolutely recommend Steps to the Ocean and will definitely book here again. A fantastic stay and easily 9+ out of 10!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mill Bay stay

Quiet one bedroom aparment with functional kitchen and sitting area. We really enjoyed the morning view of the bay while having coffee, a beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely garden and ocean view

Really enjoyed our stay in Mill Bay. Short walk to the beach, marina and town. Full sized kitchen and fridge. Quiet hosts and location. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would book again!!

It was just like being at home! Clean, every thing you needed, plus extras. Very nice & friendly hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little cottage in Mill Bay

What a beautiful little cottage! Very quiet and private with a beautiful garden right outside the door and amazing sunrise views. Many thanks to Shannon for hosting us. I hope we can come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Brentwood

Perfect spot to stay for visiting Brentwood for sports or students. Nice beach access just 1 block away. Has everything you need to cook. Would be lovely in any season.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Holiday Stay

Shannon & Harold were excellent hosts.We had a wonderful, relaxing one week stay in their very comfortable ground-level apartment which had lovely views of Mill Bay (especially the sunrises)The apartment had everything we needed including access to a large washing machine and dryer, which was definitely a plus for our roadtrip.Thank you Shannon & Harold for allowing us to stay in your lovely apartment and thank you for the recommendations of places to see and the ferry ride while we were there.It was lovely meeting you both.Warm regards Nev & Margie xx
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and quiet

Steps to the beach is a lovely picturesque area to spend a vacation. There was nothing that Shannon forgot to equip us with. It was very quiet and pleasant. The suite was spotless and water pressure was great for showers. Close to any stores you might need. Beautiful place to enjoy morning coffee with a view of the blooming gardens. Thank you Shannon and hubby for a beautiful place to stay! Barb and John
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, nice ocean view

This property has easy access to the beach; you can walk to the marina at low tide. The yard and outdoor sitting areas are beautiful. The location is very quiet. We didn’t hear any traffic noise and rarely heard our hosts moving around upstairs. Shannon greeted us upon arrival and we didn’t see her again until our departure (she was available, but we had no concerns and had everything we needed) The kitchen was well stocked and the bed was very comfortable (but the pillows are rather flat) The only reason I didn’t give this property 5 stars is because we were asked to strip the bed and take out our garbage, compost and recycling before departing which is something we’ve never come across before. Not a huge request, but very unexpected.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time during our stay at Mill Bay. The unit is comfortable and it was conveniently located for our purposes. It has a beautiful backyard with a covered patio and a fire pit, and we enjoyed sitting out there. There is dedicated parking, and although the driveway is a bit hard to find at night, Mill Bay Road isn't very busy and it worked out fine.The unit is well set up, with good little kitchen and dining areas, a comfortable bed and plumbing that works well. Our host was friendly and welcoming. There were no major downsides to the place; the shower could use some kind of shelf, and as mentioned in the description, access in the dark getting around down to the back of the house was a bit tricky, but our phones' flashlights helped, so it all worked out. All in all, a good place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely view of the sunrise and easy to walk down the street to a quiet beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place with gorgeous views! Shannon was very responsive and kind in our communications. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent host and quite relaxing property to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a cute place. We stayed for three days very queen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steps from the beach

Very much enjoyed our stay! Great location, very well equipped suite, beautiful view and Shannon was a great host!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

We had a great stay to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary. We were close to several great trails and we didn’t have a bad meal the entire trip. Very nice if you’re looking for a quiet vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location and perfect size space for the 2 of us.

Loved the location Great size for the 2 of us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

We had a great stay. The kitchen had everything we needed, comfortable and homey. Close to all amenities. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025