We were the lucky guests who got to be the first ones to stay in Jeremy and Sydney’s private waterfront hideaway. While we may have been the first guests, I know we will not be the last to give the cottage a top rating and to rate the hosts as super hosts. Being local to Victoria, this was the perfect spot for us to escape to while making sure we were still adhering to public health restrictions. Just a short distance from Victoria, you still feel like you are getting away - the moment you walk up to the property and see the beautiful view of the Saanich Inlet, you begin to feel relaxed and at ease. The floor to ceiling windows provide unobstructed views of the water from each room. It was fun to be able to choose from several outdoor areas to enjoy, whether it was to read a book, have a snack and a drink, or to just gaze across the water. We saw a few kayakers and even a seal go by. Sitting amongst the big fir, maple and arbutus trees while listening to the water made for such a peaceful west coast escape. The outdoor areas included a bar and a beautiful wooden bench which got the last of the gorgeous sun. The private beach was such a treat, as was the hot tub. We listened to some great records on the record player and there were plenty of toys to keep our little guy occupied. The bed was super comfortable to sleep in and was also the perfect spot to lounge and watch some Netflix on the big screen TV using the login that was provided. We had plenty of towels and even some toiletries were provided. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed including coffee, cream, tea, oil and spices. There was no lack of anything extra we may have needed during our stay (i.e. garbage bags, toilet paper, paper towel, plastic wrap, dish sponges, soap, etc). Communication and check in were an absolute breeze. Sydney responded very promptly and all instructions provided were sufficiently detailed and accurate. It was such a thoughtful touch when we arrived to a handwritten card wishing us a relaxing stay and even some goodies for us to enjoy. Needless to say, as we were packing up to head home, we were already talking about when we could come back. As seasoned Airbnb travelers, we definitely recommend this beautiful spot!