We stayed at Robin & Jim's "Boathouse Cottage"; a charming and rustic landscape with a lovely waterfront setting just off Highway #1 in the Gorge-Tillicum area of Victoria. Both Robin & Jim were very friendly and super communicative with us, showing everything the property & accommodations had to offer. We felt very welcome at their cottage.
There were a few small things about out stay that we didn't like. #1: Location. We felt it was a bit off the beat & path for us (we had our ebikes). There was a bridge very close to the cottage, and we could hear traffic & occasional sirens. #2: Airflow. Although the cottage had a fan (which worked well), and a front screen door, the room was quick poorly ventilated for our taste. It felt stuffy to us in the evenings. If you are used to A/C or fresh airflow, this is not the place for you. #3: The little things. We had found Robin's communications a bit over-the-top. She is a very nice person, but the late night & early morning messages, personal texting, etc. We are fairly private people, and this didn't work for us. The plumbing was inconsistent, noisy, and old. The water drip from the bathroom sink kept us up at night. The couch was very small and not comfy/cosy, the screen door slammed hard, the kettle didn't automatically shut-off.
With that said, this property could really work for people who enjoy the outdoors with a rustic feel. We saw racoons along the dock, they brought us fruit, cheese, crackers, and yummy cookies upon arrival. They equipped their cottage with almost everything one could want, and even put out an extension cord for our ebikes to charge at the end of the day. Those things were above and beyond our expectations.