We had a such a lovely stay!
The ground-level suite was beautiful. Every room had a view towards the water and felt very open and bright - very well designed! My pictures are no better than those in the listing, but it does feel much more spacious than I had imagined from the photos. It rained unexpectedly one day, but just hanging out in the suite was very relaxing. We had breakfast at the kitchen table, read books on the lounge chairs, had tea on the comfy couch in the living room, and dinner on the patio. I loved the seaside colours and decor, and asked for the paint colours, wishing I had come for inspiration before having just repainted. :)
Location was really ideal - it was the perfect destination for a bike trip from Vancouver along the Lochside/Galloping Goose trails (about 70km / 4hrs of easy biking from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal). The suite is quiet and only a block down to a beautiful pier and boardwalk, and 2 blocks up to groceries, restaurants, and shops. Even on a bike, the best of Sooke was very accessible - 4km over to Whiffin Spit, and about 8km to the Sooke Potholes.
Caroline and Bob were very friendly and welcoming hosts. Caroline was quick to answer questions before our arrival, accommodated a change in our booking dates, and even sent a few tips and encouraging messages along the way as we made our way along the trails. She met us when we arrived and showed us where to park our bikes. She also offered kale from a flourishing backyard garden which was a great addition to dinner!
Overall, a 5/5 stay I would highly recommend to others! 😊