Beautiful property, elegant garden with a rugged outdoorsy vibe So many hummingbirds greet you all day long, really suits the name

Stayed in August 2025

It should be noted in the room descirption if the toilet/shower is in the bedroom, without any privacy screen or curtain.

The property is a hidden gem, a lovely century house filled with eclectic furnishings, surrounded by lovely gardens where hummingbirds frequent. The multi-course breakfast was among the best meals we enjoyed on our vacation. Our hostess was lovely, friendly, accommodating and welcoming to myself and my partner - we'd recommend this B&B to all who are seeking a safe, relaxing, quiet getaway.

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful home, very welcoming host, excellent breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

Our room did not have a separate bathroom. A shared bathroom would have been OK with us.

Mel is a wonderful host, just bubbling with hospitality! At first the house and furnishing were a little over-whelming but after a bit we came to love it all! We love its history! And Mel's breakfasts were out of this world! We thoroughly enjoyed meeting the other couples we shared breakfast with. We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing.

If your idea of a great stay is a Hilton then don’t go. On the other hand if you like unrivalled hospitality, a warm and engaging hostess and a first class breakfast, then this is the place for you. A unique and wonderful experience.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was amazing! The house, the host, the food, the grounds, the location - everything was awesome! Definitely need to spend more than 1 night. Next time :)

Stayed in July 2025

The hospitality provided and the breakfast and room were all fantastic!!! 5 stars all around! We definitely recommend future guests to book this place and experience it for yourself!

Stayed in August 2025

The host was lovely and the house so unique and beautiful. Mel is also a great cook. She made the most amazing breakfast for the group. Location easy to find and just a few minutes off highway. Would return for sure.

Stayed in August 2025

It was perfect!

Breakfast was three courses! Excellent! Coffee was amazing!

Stayed in July 2025

We went back twice to this oasis so that shows how much we love this property and the wonderful hostess!

Stayed in June 2025

We had a delightful stay at Hummingbird Gardens. Melani is a wonderful host, friendly, helpful and interesting to chat with. She makes excellent breakfasts daily and has lots of suggestions for things to do in the area. The house is gorgeous with a massive wraparound deck where you can sit and relax. Her dogs greet you when you arrive and are always happy to meet new friends. It was a great vacation and we'll be back for sure.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

It’s a very nice decorated house.

Stayed in July 2025

Mel's place is a bit far away from other things. This can be good or not so good depending on what you are going for. It's about a 10-15 beautiful drive to the main road 😁

Mel is an amazing host with a really fantastic old house B&B. The breakfasts were delicious and the beds super comfortable. Lots of little details went into making our stay super pleasant and welcoming. Thanks, Mel!

Stayed in July 2025

Leaving again - third time in 2 weeks!

The banana waffles with maple syrup and whipped cream

Stayed in July 2025

The location was a little out of the way.

The breakfast was outstanding. The lady who ran the B and B was very accomodating and friendly. It was an amazing older home that had been moved from Victoria.

Stayed in July 2025

Leaving!

This house is almost as wonderful as its owner!

Stayed in July 2025

Excellent hostess. Helped with everything and asked about dietary needs. Fun to watch hockey with. ;). Wanting to help with anything we needed.

Stayed in June 2025

The gardens and the deck are amazing. It was super clean and our host was amazing. She took my dietary restrictions into consideration when planning our fabulous breakfast. Her dogs are lovely and there’s an unreal amount of hummingbirds. It’s very peaceful and calm.

Stayed in May 2025

We were really well looked after. Breakfast was great and the deck was a perfect place to chill. The house was full of eclectic decorations.

Stayed in May 2025

Location is great to relax, unwind and enjoying the tranquility of Mel‘s place whilst watching hummingbirds. Mel is the kindest host imaginable that takes great interest in her guests and goes the extra mile. Her breakfast is nothing but delicious

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful heritage house on a beautiful property near the water!

Stayed in May 2025

There was nothing we didn't like about our stay. It was A class!

The breakfast was exceptional. Mel went above and beyond and served us a delicious breakfast. The food was amazing and she was an excellent host.

Stayed in May 2025

If you’re looking for somewhere on Vancouver Island to relax, refresh, and renew your spirit, this is the place. Mel is an outstanding host who truly loves to welcome guests to her pride and joy, a beautifully restored and appointed Edwardian home that offers quiet comfort and a peaceful setting. I enjoyed a spacious room with large comfortable bed and its own bathroom, overlooking the garden. The entire house is furnished and decorated with antiques and are a delight to view - and most have an interesting story behind them. Mel cooks breakfast from scratch using local products when available, and will offer different types of hand crafted coffees to try and overall get your day off to a fantastic start. You can explore the local area, or stay in and relax in the parlour or the wrap around veranda with lots of cozy seating…you can even take a blanket to ward off the evening chill. And yes, there are plenty of hummingbirds to watch! The location provides easy access to the Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and Cedar area, and the Cowichan valley in general. The whole area is worth exploring for its natural beauty and local farms, markets and artisans. Uber hasn’t quite found its way here yet, though it’s supposed to start some time in 2025, so until then you will get the most of your visit by having your own car. That also allows you visit the nearby communities for other meals, and Mel can give you some great tips and recommendations. I look forward to returning to enjoy the comfort and hospitality of Hummingbird Gardens, and hope others love it as much as I did.

Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in July 2025