We spent the winter and spring here and it was just what we needed. Kelly is a great host who lives next door and will interact with you as much or as little as you like. The other neighbors are great as well and very welcoming. The unit itself is kitted out with everything you might need, the beds are comfy, nice bathrooms, well equipped kitchen...and the views from the upstairs bedroom, the main floor living room, and the downstairs movie room are worth the price of admission. Eagles, otters, seals, sea lions, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, blue heron, geese, ducks, rabbits, deer...you name it and you'll see it over a cup of Joe in the morning. Beyond the house, the whole East Sooke experience is wonderful. We stayed long enough for it to feel like home after a while, and it is day and night from the town of Sooke across the basin. If you really just want to get away from it all, this is the place for you. Highly recommended. 5 stars.