We were so happy to have stayed at Becky and Graham's little gem in the Willow Beach area. We had just moved from Oregon to Victoria and booked their place for a month. Since we had to follow strict orders to quarantine for two-weeks upon arriving into Canada, Becky and Graham made sure we had everything we needed. They even purchased groceries for us (which we worked out ahead of time), since we had to go directly to the residence and stay put for two-weeks. The house was quiet, very clean and well taken care of. If ever we needed something, they were just an email away, and made sure we were taken care of.
The ground floor apartment was much bigger than the photos show. It is lovely and the beds are very comfy! The garden area is also wonderful, and is much larger than the photos show. The garden has quite a large lawn and the perimeters are filled with blooming flowers, birds chirping and the sounds of friendly laughter from neighbours.
Once out of quarantine, we wandered through the sweet neighbourhood down to Willows Beach. There is a really nice little village along the way, as well as a beautiful park with benches. The house is about 6 blocks from the beach, a very easy walk and you can pick up Fish and Chips along the way! Plus, there are a couple of nice bakeries too, if you like yummy coffee and a treat in the morning.
The paths along the ocean are great, weaving in and out of neighbourhoods. Uplands Park is just to the North of Willow's Beach and is the home to one of the finest Garry Oak Woodlands and Meadows in the area. Plus, you can walk out onto the rocks at the ocean side and watch birds and seals as they navigate the water and sky. Truly breathtaking. This park is just about 15 minutes walk from the house!
Overall, we loved our experience with Becky and Graham's. They were enjoyable to talk with, respected our space and let us use their open space (garden area) like it was our own. I would definitely recommend staying at their Airbnb.