I think our feelings about our InTheBluff can be summed up by our reaction to having to leave it: You could barely pry us off the deck, and I think if any of us could have conjured up another week, or two...we would have done so in a heartbeat.
This is one of those places where the pictures don't do it justice. The view is a sort of psychic glue that keeps you rooted in place, gazing for hours a eagles, vultures, swallows, deer, and if you are lucky and in season (as we were) orcas. The cabin is spacious and comfortable for four, with the master bedroom and bath pretty luxurious. There is lots of space to spread out in the living/fireplace room below, and a reading/entertainment loft above. So it would probably be just as nice in bad weather as in good. A TV and DVDs were provided, but we could never bring ourselves to turn it on. The kitchen is well equipped and we cooked in a lot. There is a great market on Georgeson Bay Rd. near the Thai place which had good produce, dairy, specialties, and staples, and beer/wine are also available on the island.
Lawrence and Janusz were terrific hosts - friendly and very responsive before and during our stay, and sharing many ideas about what to see and do. Take advantage of their local knowledge - you will be glad you did. Highlights of our stay included visits to the Saturday farmer's market, local cemetery (really), artists' studios, and walks to Bodega Ridge, Pebble Beach, Mt. Galiano, along the bluff from the house to Matthews Beach and Bluff Park, and in Bellhouse Park (don't miss the eagles' nest there.) Bird-watching at the cabin was great - we saw 30 species from the deck. The cabin was easy to find and close to the ferry/Sturdies Bay and amenities, but far enough way to feel totally peaceful and secluded. Our one piece of advice: bring your own drinking water. Water is an issue on the island and the house water was fine for cooking but salty-tasting.