This place is ideal for a single person or couple wanting a break from the city. The name barn is a big of a misnomer, it looks more like a laneway/mini house (with a locked door connected to the main house). The room is open and bright, has a high ceiling and a very comfy queen size bed. There’s plenty of storage space. A small kitchenette, but if you plan to cook know there is only a microwave and toaster (though I’m not sure if it’s due to covid restrictions). Mini fridge (it works, but the freezer doesn’t freeze much. Don’t buy ice cream like we did!), there’s a french press to make coffee or tea, a bunch of dishes and utensils. The area is very quiet and beautiful.
The “barn” is located just across the street from a public sandy beach access. The beach faces southwest, so don’t forget to catch the sunset. The snowy mountains are visible from the beach (I think we can see Mt Baker?). We stayed on the beach an entire Sunday and we only saw 2 families passing - we were practically alone. Eagles, herons and seals hang out. The house is also close to the trail leading to Mt. Galiano, a nice change from the beach. On the opposite side, there is another beautiful trail following the seashore starting at Bluffs street, leading to the ferry and amenities (about 90 min walk). The general store, groceries and a few restaurants are about a 5-10 min bike ride from the house, a bit over 30 min walk. We came on our bikes only and transportation was very easy that way.
Matze and Dean were great hosts, we wanted to just spend some quiet quality time as a newly wed couple, and they gave us all the space and privacy we wanted. Still, they are eager to help if you contact them - my bike broke during our trip and Matze was there to help with some tools and pointed me to places where I could get it repaired. Very friendly people.
Highly recommended.