Bethany's waterfront cottage is the perfect getaway from the city hustle. It's an efficiently spaced studio with a incredible porch and outdoor lounge that overlooks brentwood bay. The morning and sunset views are absolutely breathtaking, accompanied with surreal wildlife--seals, otters, eagles, hummingbirds, starfish, deer, and crabs that all share the space. Bethany gives great suggestions--we hiked through Gowlland Tod Provincial park to McKenzie Bight and One Tree Hill--which were great ways to explore the area. Bethany was also incredibly responsive as she helped me plan a surprise engagement and responded immediately to our questions regarding the well water (shower and sink source can take a few minutes to refill after using the toilet). The cottage is perfectly isolated, but only a 30 minute drive to downtown Victoria where there are some incredible restaurants. We definitely plan to return as this place now as it has extra special meaning for us, and would highly recommend it for anyone interested in exploring Vancouver island.