We had a great stay in Colwood. The house is so close to the beach, we spent hours there walking along the water, both on the ocean side and on the lake side, and saw many birds. Everything that we wanted to visit in Victoria was quickly accessible by car. The house itself was the perfect size for us (2 adults and 2 children), cozy and quiet. The big backyard is lovely, our kids enjoyed it a lot. It is shared with Pat and her dog Rascal, but they are both very discreet and kind. Pat had prepared some welcome treats and had included some food in the pantry, which was very appreciated!