Charming sea-side suite - perfect for a romantic weekend getaway for my husband and myself. It was just the right size place for us. Well-situated, neat and tidy. Convenient for us to use this home base to make an excursion to downtown Victoria. Very easy to hop on the local bus and go to downtown Victoria for the day (with the $5 all-day buspass). Just as easy to hop on the bus to get to and from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal (7-10 min away). Close to a lovely waterfront, beach, a couple of parks, and right by the Anacortes ferry terminal. The slower pace of life here is wonderful (we are from Vancouver, BC).
In comparison with staying in downtown Victoria (more urban), Sidney offers a quieter, more peaceful, relaxed and restful experience, being closer to more nature and with all the amenities within walking distance (7-10 min away).
This place is close enough to the Victoria Airport that you will hear the occasional airplane flying overhead during the day. If you are early-to-bed type and/or highly sensitive to noise, you may want to ask Jaine about the frequency of flights. My husband and I went to bed before 11pm and slept fine (no sleep interruptions and the bed was very comfortable).
Jaine has spent a lot of time and care making this place very welcoming to guests. I could feel my cares of the world melt away, when I noticed the little seashell on top of the very cheery sunflower tea towel as a tablecloth on the lovely eating table, facing out onto the street.
The fresh-ground coffee and fresh fruit were welcoming touches, as were the tea and noodles in the cupboard.
We did not meet our hostess face-to-face, due to our different schedules, though she was prompt in responding to our questions and attentive in sending us updates.
We very much enjoyed our 3-night stay here in May.