Our stay at MaryLou’s place was magical! The pictures do it justice (still can’t get over the view), but the attention to detail and thorough communication are what made our trip well worth crossing the border. The house met all our early-Christmas celebration needs, from a well stocked kitchen (hello KitchenAid!) to fireplaces, heated bathroom floor, and comfortable seating that made relaxation/naps/family game time/Nature watching easily accessible.
We have an array of dietary restrictions/allergies in our family and although we brought a couple bags of supplies just in case, the markets in Sooke had everything we needed (and more! Talking about you, All Dressed chips). I highly recommend bundling up and utilizing the firepit outside - while sitting by an afternoon fire we saw a family of bald eagles, a few sea lions, and some otters. Overall, the home is comfortable, well taken care of, provided everything we needed, and the host was exceptional. I can’t imagine what this place is like in the summer, and I can’t wait to find out!