Daisy's Place is absolutely charming. Hosts Karen and Paul are the ultimate gracious hosts, who have thought of all the amenities that create a most relaxing experience for guests. Our family with three adults recently returned from an eight-night stay at Daisy's Place during this month of September.
Upon arrival at the 1907 bungalow, seeing the outside teacup tree brought an immediate smile to our faces as did the Dog Library sign with sticks: "Take a Stick, Leave a Stick." As others have commented, the welcoming tea with scones was a lovely and tasty touch along with chocolates in our rooms.
The house exterior and interior are quite comfortable. The front porch has sofas that look out over the front garden. A feeder attracted Anna's Hummingbirds. If chilly, one can warm up around the gas coals in the coffee table.
The house interior was remodeled in recent years with both new and restored woodwork in keeping with its historic roots. The couple's interesting collection of art along with family photographs begins upon entry into the house. The living room has comfy leather furniture with a large wall-mounted television and a gas fireplace. The dining room is airy with a sturdy table and chairs, sideboard and small tables, one featuring books about the Victoria painter and author, Emily Carr. The kitchen has the latest appliances with an island that provides a great food prep area and can also seat diners. The three bedrooms are as follows: master with ensuite modern bathroom that includes a shower and a jetted tub; office with desk and Muphy bed; and a front bedroom with a comfortable sofa bed and an infrared sauna. A second full bathroom with shower is at the end of the hall. The house is featured as dog friendly, but we did not have a pet.
Karen and Paul are well acquainted with the history of Victoria and their own house Daisy's Place, as well as the sights, activities and restaurants of Victoria. They have compiled a guest notebook that details all of this information! We definitely deferred to their recommendations.
Let me add -- the weather was beautiful! Our activities included frequent rambles along the Dallas beach road, through Beacon Hill Park with its gorgeous plantings, and the downtown area with harbor surrounded by Parliament, the Empress Hotel, and the Royal British Columbia Museum (the latter undergoing renovation 'tho the natural history section, I-Max and cafe are open with First Nations totems both inside and outside.) We also enjoyed the Victoria Bug Zoo with a most energetic guide, who definitely made the experience lots of fun.
Other highlights were a visit to the always stunning Butchart Gardens, where we also enjoyed a splendid tea, and the Abkhazi Gardens (likely ablaze with color when the rhododendrons are in bloom in the Spring).
Some restaurants we frequented or where we brought back meals included these: (also refer to Karen's guest notebook)
James Bay - Heron Rock Bistro, James Bay Inn Restaurant, The Coriander Indian Restaurant, Sushi Matsuri, and Bubby's Restaurant
Downtown - Il Terrazzo.
Summary: We had a wonderful vacation at Daisy's Place! Thanks, Karen and Paul! We love Victoria!