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Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Hidden Pond's luxury Gong Suite, nestled in a serene Metchosin forest. This romantic getaway features a private entrance, tasteful furnishings, and two sitting areas overlooking the tranquil surroundings. Unwind with access to a hot tub and firepit or take a short stroll to the private beach and spring-fed pond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach

Located in Metchosin, just 30 minutes to Victoria or Sooke. Hidden Pond's luxury Gong Suite is the perfect romantic or family getaway for anyone looking for peace and tranquility. Spacious, two rooms with private entrance, basic kitchen facilities, luxury king bed, sofa bed, tastefully furnished with two sitting areas overlooking an amazing forest view makes this perfect for a couple or family. The suite includes the use of a hot tub, firepit, and just a short walk to our private beach, spring-fed swimming pond, orchard, and forest trails. The suite has a full-size bathroom with tub and shower, Air conditioning, Internet, TV, and basic kitchen (BQ with side-burner, kettle, coffee maker, breakfast grill, toaster oven, microwave, full-size fridge, sink and basic and spices and kitchen supplies. ) Pet-friendly and short and long stay rates are available.

Please note this suite has stairs and it is a walk down to the pond , so this might not be a great option for anyone who has mobility issues.

BC Registration : H613095975 We welcome 2SLGBTQI+folks

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside at the firepit area only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at beach

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside at the firepit area only.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H613095975

Property is also known as

Hidden Pond Retreat

About the area

Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Matheson Lake Regional Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Witty's Lagoon Regional Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Metchosin Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Olympic View Golf Club - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Langford Lanes - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bucky's Tap House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪White Spot - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Matheson Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Witty's Lagoon Regional Park and Metchosin Golf and Country Club. Pedder Bay Marina and Olympic View Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hidden Pond Gong Suite - Luxury , Pet Friendly, with Hot Tub and Private Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. The pond is a real highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a magical experience we had!! The property is stunning with so many beautiful and thoughtful touches throughout. We only wished we had been able to stay longer!! Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay with a gorgeous property. A very well maintained property and very gracious hosts. Recommend this for any family for a great place…home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning place!! Host was fantastic and very responsive. I only wished we stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude J.

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

Anniversary getaway

Awesome host, excellent location quit and peaceful we would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cait m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% accurate its own piece of Serenity and heaven and Paradise great for being in nature and reconnecting and having that little break from reality is everything that this place has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is Amazing. Jo-Anne and Rob are amazing gracious hosts! Our kids loved the Pond, the Fire Pit. Netflix worked well. Awesome property for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keira T.

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

Best Getaway Ever!

Wonder stay from start to finish, amazing hosts and spectacular view/activities. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property nestled into a quiet hillside. The swimming pond was clean and well maintained, teeming with life and the property itself was spacious, comfortable and very clean. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen H.

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

Amazing and restful stay

Suite was even better than described. The grounds were so beautiful - lots of space to spread out and congregate outdoors. There is another suite onsite in addition to the owners’ house but you can be in separate areas if you want privacy. The flowers were beautiful down by the pond and we saw lots of wildlife. The pond and grounds were so relaxing, I wish we could have stayed longer. We would absolutely love to come back and stay longer next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parth P.

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

Just book it and thank yourself later

What else to say that other reviews haven’t already. The location is fantastic and serene. We stayed in the gong suite and the decor is just perfect. The hot tub and pool are so welcoming and as is Jo-Ann! We will certainly come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Very relaxing and enjoyable stay

Our suite was very large, with all the amenities we could need. There were nice little touches such as cookies and muffins left for us. The location was great for what we were looking for- lots of trails and beaches. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Own private beach and swimming area

It was a wonderful place to be. It was quiet and peaceful.we made use of everything we could while we were there. Fires, hot tub and the pond were all out favourite.the host is very friendly and rob will not hesitate to help you find some things to do while you are there! We had numerous great recommendations that ended up replacing our original plans and we did not end up disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanne w.

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

Wonderful stay with amazing hosts

Located in a very quiet and peaceful part of Metchosin. Close to beaches and shopping. Place was well equipped with extra treats to enjoy. Bed comfortable. Hosts extremely helpful. Hot tub was a nice treat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Fun

We had the best time here. Beautiful accommodations on a surreal property. Hosts were so accommodating. Delicious muffins cookies fruit and coffee. Created amazing memories with our daughter and her four year old. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Pond is a Hidden Gem. Warm, welcoming and helpful hosts. Exquisite, well maintained ,beautiful property. Ferns, flowers and lily pads adorn the private pond. We spent many days enjoying the private grounds. A little piece of tranquil paradise, just 10 minutes from anything you may need. White glove clean suite has a lovely eclectic feel, right down to the "gong". We are planning our next stay already.. Thanks JoAnn and Rob for a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely magical property - I would give it more than 5* if I could for the environment! The hidden pond really is beautiful and our golden retriever loved to swim in it. If we had been there for rest and relaxation, I would have enjoyed just sitting by the pond with a book. The Gong Suite was just fine - comfortable bed and couches. Jo-Ann was a great host and she left delicious muffins, cookies in the kitchen, and soda in the fridge. But - I had to mark it down a star for the kitchen amenities. It would be just fine if you expect to eat out (or bring in take out) each night but even though the promotion says "basic kitchen" I had expected that there would be room for food preparation and sufficient dishes (a pot, large bowl, etc) to use the BBQ side-burner, breakfast grill or even the toaster oven). BUT - for those who don't need/want to cook much - it really is a magnificent location and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanvi s.

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

Gorgeous place

Very relaxing and peacefully place. Friendly host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth d.

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

Amazing and will definitely be returning!

The kids had a great time and so did the adults so we couldn't have asked for a better vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

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

Family Holiday

Very relaxing time with many amenities and extras, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

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

We loved it!

This is one of the best places we've ever stayed. The forest walk, the view of the forest from the comfortable and elegant living/bedroom, the many thoughtful amenities, the art, and the kindness of the hosts are unsurpassed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Beautiful getaway

Very comfortable and accommodating. Beautiful surroundings. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charissa T.

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

Loved the pond!

The highlight of this property is for sure the pond. I booked in a rush and didn't realize what we had access to. Our kids (ages 8 and 10) spent over 5 hours playing at the pond that day. There are so many different water vessels and the pond is small enough that I was confident I could "rescue" them if necessary. For the adults, it was lovely to sit in the sun and just enjoy the lush surroundings. The long strip of sandy beach is a nice touch. It was a great place to unwind, so we spent a lot less time sightseeing and more time just relaxing in the woods here. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

josh s., Victoria

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

Quiet getaway!

A very quiet and calming stay for a few days, owners were very responsive on any questions!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022