My wife & I and another couple were looking for a relaxing way to celebrate two anniversaries and a birthday and the Glover home in Oak Bay, BC was just the ticket.

We used the home as a base to dive into downtown Victoria & the Inner Harbor on Labor Day weekend, which proved to be an excellent idea. A hotel would have been more convenient, but also a little more structured and busy, and not the "Getaway" experience we wanted.

A cab fit all four of us (and a small toddler) for about $16 one-way, plus tip to the Inner Harbor, which was just bursting with activity (a Blues Festival and the Victoria Fringe Festival were going on that weekend, on top of the holiday).

The home is cozy, lovely and very spacious indeed, and we took advantage of Stu's ample music collection (liked the jazz and Van Morrison selection). We also enjoyed Oak Bay itself, which we'd never heard of before this trip and enjoyed: Oak Bay Ave. has a parade of charming shops that run the gamut; sunbathing on Willows Beach on Oak Bay (a 15 minute walk); or walking along Beach Drive on McNeill Bay (& Kitty Islet) around sunset (7-8 minute walk south of the house) was just beautiful.

Stu & Sally provided us with excellent, personalized service that went way beyond expectations: Stu was onsite to show us around the neighborhood (a personal tour of the neighborhood in his Westphalia VW van, free of charge!) and also offered the use of the household's bicycles and kayaks, while Sally was able to make arrangements for a neighborhood babysitter for us at the drop of a hat.

We went home to Seattle relaxed and full of great memories. Thanks Stu & Sally, Bravo!