This was our first trip to Vancouver Island, and we could not have chosen a better location to stay. We were just outside of the city, but only a 10min drive away. Same distance to hiking and beautiful views. We could watch heron on the Gorge from the living and dining rooms - just past Susan's beautiful garden and the many geckos that call it home. The apartment is comfortable - not too fancy, but spacious, tasteful and clean (with an amazingly comfortable bed). We were grateful for access to bikes (with helmets and locks), laundry and kayaks. Be sure to share your interests with Susan - by the time we arrived she had identified sites that we'd be interested in. We fell totally in love with the island on this trip, and hope the apartment will be available for our next trip.