Alex's place was as promised, a wonderful getaway with an ocean view in a quiet neighborhood! Although it's probably only a 25 minute drive to downtown Victoria, it feels worlds away. There is a lovely trail at the end of the road where you can explore small coves along the way and was handy for walking the dog. It's close to a provincial park with more hiking. Groceries are not too far down the road and we did a lot of cooking in the kitchen. The bed was comfy and the natural light especially in the afternoons was amazing. We saw deer everyday in the front yard and even Orcas briefly in the bay. Be prepared to walk up a bit of stairs to get your luggage up, but it's worth it. Definitely stay at Alex's if you want a peaceful and relaxing stay on Vancouver Island that is still close enough by car to access Victoria and all of it's attractions.