We are a family of three (mom, dad, 4 yr old) who stayed for over two months after arriving on Vancouver Island when we moved for a new job. Tracy's place provided us a wonderful home to settle into temporarily, in the perfect setting: a quiet neighborhood in a smaller town with abundant access to trails and the outdoors and a short drive into Victoria. The apartment was clean, efficient, well-stocked, comfortable, and had tons of space for our family of three. One of us worked from home, and the second bedroom was perfect for this. Our 4-year old loved having the Panorama Rec. center a short walk/bike ride away, and she was thrilled to have chickens to visit in the backyard (we had them at home before we moved and miss them!) and a trampoline to play on.
Other notes that may be helpful for future guests: We are sensitive to allergens like dust, mold, etc. and had absolutely no issues while here (noting this for folks who may want this info, as I find it hard to find in Airbnb reviews at times!). Tracy and her family were friendly, kind and responsive when we needed something, and it was also very easy to function independently. On average, I'd say we crossed paths briefly a couple times per week. The property is very quiet and safe, the gated entry is easy to use, and our large vehicle (Ford F-150) was fine to maneuver in the driveway. This location is fabulous for trail runners, as John Dean Park is close by and links into additional trail systems in the surrounding neighborhoods (most locations on the Saanich peninsula are probably good for running). The internet worked fine for remote work, beds are comfy, there is abundant closet and dresser space, and the dining area, kitchen and living room area (these are in one large room) are all comfortable and feel like independent spaces without awkward areas. We enjoyed our time here.