Garnet was absolutely top-notch in terms of pre-trip communication. Foxglove Cottage is really nice quiet spot that was built by Garnet himself. A bit out of the way from most of the services on Pender (unless you have a car), but there are lots of trails nearby for walking. The kitchen is well-stocked with essentials and the bed is very comfortable. There's a nice seating area with lots of books on hand.

For Pender Island in general, its hard to walk a kilometre or two down the road without someone offering you a ride. There are also some incredible ocean views (and I suspect they'd be even better in the summer). The ferry scheduling can be a bit tricky, but its a nice spot for a couple of days away from Vancouver or wherever you're coming from.