The People: Shawn and Veronica are very kind and accommodating. The first day, we were in a big hurry to change and go to a wedding dinner. The ferry was late, and we arrived an hour after we had estimated, which I couldn't tell Shawn because I was having connectivity problems in Canada. Shawn, knowing that we were going to the wedding dinner, was right out front (he must have been waiting for us the whole time) with the key, a little orientation information, and then he left us to get ready and go. Later, we were able to talk with him at more leisure. He is very personable and friendly and you have the feeling he really enjoys meeting his guests and talking with them if they are so inclined. The last day, my dad ran out of his daily aspirin, and Shawn gave him some - very much appreciated!
The Place: a separate self-contained unit in the lower part of the house (but not a basement unit - at ground level in the back). There are 2 steps along the walkway leading to the door. There were 3 of us (adults), and I slept on the futon/sofa while my parents slept in the bed. All slept very well. The futon is firm and wide enough for 2, and the sofa is soft and wide enough for 1. It is quiet and clean. There is an under-the-counter refrigerator, which includes a small freezer, a sink, a microwave, a tea kettle, coffee maker, and some silverware. There's a closet in the bedroom and a tiny one in the hall. In the summer, the sun comes in the living room in the morning where the futon and sofa are. There are blinds, but if you are sensitive to light at all, a sleep mask would be good. Not a problem in the bedroom, though. This place is just really pleasant - and it's a 5 minute downhill walk to the water, which has a road that connects one side of the bay with the other. On one side of the road is a bird sanctuary lagoon area, and on the other is the Salish sea. If you don't mind the sound of the cars on the road, it is a really lovely spot. We had a great time!