This trip exceeded our expectations. We biked from the ferry to the cottage on the beautiful Lochside trail. Relaxing in the the hot tub under the trees after a 20 km bike was the best. Jo-Ann and Peter had thought of every detail in the cottage, everything from a picnic basket to beach towels and robes for the tub. We found delicious muffins, cookies and fresh-cut flowers waiting for us. The bed was very comfortable and the octagon bedroom is beautiful. Waking up to birds chirping was the highlight of our trip. We were planning to eat out but ended up cooking all our meals in the kitchen and on the BBQ, since we enjoyed being there so much. The cottage is located between the elk/beaver lake and the ocean, each of them only a 20 min walk away. There was a grocery store and liquor store in the area. We didn't need a car at all. There is a bus stop 10 min away, so we took it to Victoria one day. It was so much easier than expected.
Jo-Ann and Peter are very warm, friendly folks with lots of nice stories to share. We really enjoyed getting to know them and chatting under the gazebo with them. Their hospitality and friendliness exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to be back. Hope to meet you both again soon.