By The Salish Sea suite is a gem on the tip of a peninsula, close to the Victoria - Saanich boundary. The house is in quiet wooded well-to-do neighbourhood, steps from the ocean. The property has everything you need and many welcoming touches (including fresh croissants and fruit). The nearest 'village in a city' is Cadboro Bay with an eclectic mixture of shops. Olive Olio is a quirky 'coffee shop +' and there is the ubiquitous Starbucks for the conventional. The centre of Victoria is around 20 minutes and a leisurely hilly 40 minutes by car and bike respectively. Dennis and Joan are exemplary and responsive hosts. There is so much to do in the region. My much savoured trips were to the massive lofty trees of the Cedar Grove in the Francis King Provincial Park and the Cowichan Valley Kinsol trestle near Shwanigan Lake. The Twa Dogs brewery is a great example of the vibrant BC microbrewery industry and the Be Love vegetarian restaurant on Blanchard Street is worth a visit for its unusual and delicious menu.