We loved our stay at Gail's waterfront home (literally ON the water!) and would stay here again in a heartbeat. Gail responded to messages quickly, met us onsite to give us the keys and walk through the house together, and lived close by if we needed anything. She also keeps her boat nearby, so we saw her a couple times during the week - not hovering at all, just felt like running into a friend :) The location is amazing. Views simply cannot be beat. The bay is active enough that it feels lively and there's always something to watch on the water, yet it's always quiet and peaceful. Tons of wildlife too; there's a deer, two raccoons, an otter, a mama sea lion and her pup and a mink all living close by, so we saw those on a regular basis. The house has a private beach and we loved having such easy access to the water. Perfect for stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. Gail has life jackets in lots of different sizes, so our young kids were able to play independently on the dock - trying to catch fish and crabs in nets. Close driving distance to the grocery store, Victoria, Sidney, airport, restaurants, everything. The floorplan is a bit different than a standard house. Not a negative at all, but I found it difficult to wrap my head around based on the pictures, so hoping the description below helps others understand the layout. There's a downstairs kitchen, bathroom and living room with pull out couch; doors open to the dock. Two sets of sliding glass doors give you amazing light and excellent views. There's another living room upstairs (with a futon) with a semi-outdoor kitchen and a large balcony - this is where we spent almost every waking moment. The views were outstanding and we loved the semi-outdoor kitchen. We could prepare our meals at home while still enjoying the great outdoors (it's all covered so still functional in the rain or afternoon heat). The "master" bedroom is on a landing between the first and second floors and is open to the stairs. And there's a very short loft above where kids can sleep/play - they loved the cozy space that was just for them. I highly recommend staying here! We hope to be back next year :)