This place is an architectural and builder’s achievement on a breathtaking site. It rests so perfectly that we, in turn, did also. InTheBluff afforded us privacy with exquisite views, safety with ease of access, the pleasure of sturdiness along with great comfort—and the greatest luxury of all, quiet aligned with beauty.
I am inclined to check first for cleanliness before settling in anywhere; during a global pandemic, this concern was foremost for us. We arrived to find InTheBluff meticulously kept and cleaned. We relaxed immediately . . . into deep pleasure in the surroundings, the interior set-up, and the ability to live as easily outdoors as in, here. The clarity of communications from Laurence and his swift and helpful responses to any query, combined with the hosts’ obvious attention to cleanliness and proactive maintenance, signal strongly their concern that guests have a good experience.
We explored countless trails and coves on Galiano, thrilled by every venture. But the hours spent at InTheBluff thrilled us just as much. Orcas breathing with us during morning yoga on the deck, our hiking soreness eased during those nightly hot tub soaks under the stars, great meals easily prepared in the well equipped kitchen (thank you for including even champagne flutes for the special occasion spent here), and the pleasures of watching all that happens in Active Pass made for a splendid stay. We were fortunate in weather conditions, but it is easy to imagine magic unfurling here no matter the weather.