We were very pleased when we arrived, the location and yard were great! Unfortunately, there were a few things that we wish we were aware of prior to booking. The loft is cute but the ladder is not suitable for children (we had both the 7 and 10-year-olds wake us up when they needed to go down to use the bathroom nor elders (my parents in their early 70’s wouldn't even go up to take a peak).
We blew a fuse while cooking dinner on the hotplates provided so ate by candlelight and the host didn't respond and fix till after midnight. Previous evenings, we had left the tv on in the main room (even though my parents were sleeping there on the Murphy bed) as even though there's a night light in the loft, the handles around the hole down are so wobbly and the ladder is uneven so trying to look below to see where to put your feet is impossible in the dark-thankfully we had brought flashlights.
The host did apologise the following morning for not responding sooner as they were at a friend’s without reception. Cell service is spotty in the area but we wish we also would have known that both Rogers and Telus thought we were in the U.S. while at their place so you have to pay roaming fees. We let her know we’d be leaving bright and early the next day to catch the ferry, I was shocked when she told us to strip the beds and sweep the floors ! We've stayed in many Bnb’s and obviously do the dishes and tidy up but never have been asked to do that-is it not included in thecleaning fee?
If you’re a young couple or have teenagers, I think you’d be happy here but we felt mislead when it says sleeps 6 as it’s extremely tiny (the table only seats 4) and with the ladder and railing being so flimsy, we definitely wouldn't return.
The rose smoothies were delicious and there was a lot to keep the kids entertained (many games and the yard was beautiful and big - the highlight for my niece was the wild rabbits and catching 17 slugs). If you plan on spending more time exploring the beaches, the location is great but if you're going into Victoria daily, the hour plus drive is windy so the kids experienced motion sickness for the first time in a vehicle.