Pictures can't really portray the beauty of this place. If you are looking for some quiet time to relax this is THE place for it. Spectacular setting right in the middle of the woods on waterfront property. Very private and quiet, no internet even cell reception is bad (which we considered a good thing). Also no TV, but an outstanding CD collection that we really enjoyed.
The sunsets you experience at this little cottage are just breathtaking. You will feel truly connected to nature. To be honest I can't remember a time where I had a better sleep than here.
Property is around 15 minutes from the ferry to Vancouver and 30-45 minutes from downtown Victoria. You can find everything you need (Grocery, Bakery, Restaurants) in Sidney though, which is only a 10-minute drive
We recommend to rent a Kayak and explore the Saanich Inlet. Spectacle Falls was a great place to get out of the boats and spend a bit of time out of the boats. Also, hike Mt. Douglas for some spectacular views of Victoria (take the Irvine trail all the way to the top from the b instead of being lazy and taking the car!). Finally, the east sooke regional park has a great coastal trail that you can walk for a few hours, where you can spot some whales if you are lucky.
Rossana and Ernie are very kind hosts and I can not thank them enough for sharing this amazing place with the world.
Highly recommend this Airbnb.