On top of Bear Mtn amongst a new Whistler inspired neighbourhood cascading down the slope full of mature evergreens is the quiet neighbourhood of Bear Mtn, surrounded by a golf course and 2 resort hotels close to the Trans Canada highway but far enough so it is quiet.
My favourite work out gym for the last 12 years is the Mountain Athletic Club a down hill walk or short drive away. Beyond the gym/pool and across a faraway is a trail to Mt Finlayson, a serious uphill hike to the highest peak on the Saanich Peninsula. Awesome mountain biking trails on one side, the Goldstream Provincial Park with it's high trestle railroad track bridge (unused now). Lots to do. Salmon run the stream thick in October/November spawning season. Heck there is even a 18 hole disc golf course at the foot of the mtn.
Emily and Francis have a high ceiling rec room with a decent sized queen bedroom and the best luxury shower I have seen this side of the ditch. The huge sundeck is begging for a BBQ (which they plan to install soon) and the wet bar doubles as a functional kitchen. Parking is off street. This rental has it all plus is brand spanking new.