Our family really enjoyed staying at Diane's place. From Victoria, the trip is a quick 30 min ferry ride to Salt Spring Island, and an easy scenic drive to their acreage. We loved that our little cabin was a bit set apart from the rest of the property which gave us privacy, solitude and peace that we were seeking. The views of the bay were also magnificent. The cabin was clean and had multiple ways in and out (well laid out), with a wrap around deck. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom had excellent shower. Extra linens were easily available. The rest of the property was charming, with two horses in their stable, and chickens walking about, and we could hear the sheep bleating in the background (they were in a pen), and there were a few apple trees with abundant apples. Our toddler had so much to do with a playground, trampoline (the more expensive and safer Springfree type), and above ground pool with wrap around deck that we definitely enjoyed in the hotter weather. The owners were friendly and easily available, and quick to respond to concerns. We did notice the wifi to be a bit spotty in certain areas like our cabin but we never bothered to address this, as we were so relaxed we didn't need to use it very much. Diane also provided local information for the town including restaurants and events. The drive to downtown was very easy and quick, so we went for lunch and shopping a few times. We never made use of the kayaks/canoe but noticed that these were readily available along with life jackets for all ages. We would certainly come back in the future and for a longer time next time!