After having my eyes on this place for a few months before we booked it, I was already so enamoured I didn't think it could surpass the expectations I already had- but it absolutely did. From the first day we arrived after a very very tired almost full day of travel, Nan & Michael's place was like the breath of fresh air we needed. The loft space itself was private, cozy (yet spacious enough for 3 adults to stay comfortably) and had everything for us to be nothing but at home for the 5 days we stayed. The surrounding area was absolutely to die for. Just stepping outside the house and looking around back, one could see the mountains on a clear day, and there were plenty of gorgeous places to walk just minutes from the house. The reason I booked this particular place was because of its closeness to Pearson College, and we of course were quite pleased with how close that was (by bus/car) as well. Finally, and perhaps one of my favourite aspects about spending time at the Lavender Retreat, was Nan & Michael's hospitality. They were nothing but accommodating for the duration of the stay, from providing us an adorable little spread of fruit/baked goods to kick off our stay, from (even though we didn't end up requiring one) offering us a ride a time or two since we were just shy of being able to rent a car. All in all, this place was a dream come true and our trip to BC truly would not have been the same or been nearly as enjoyable had we not had such a beautiful place to come home every night. I yearn for the day I am able to come and stay with Nan & Michael again.