Stacey's place is a perfect oasis from which to explore the many beautiful features around Sooke. From the deck, I was treated to whales on two out of five days, which is very impressive. A sustained binocular-aided session of a pair of feeding humpbacks one day, and some smaller whales that I was unable to identify on the other. Everything was smooth and effortless with this rental. For anyone concerned about noise from the highway in front of the house, the road goes only to Port Renfrew, which is a small village at the end of the road. At night the road is very quiet and the sound of the waves on the shore is the only sound wafting into the bedroom. This region is an underrated alternative to Tofino that is less touristy and more easily accessed from Vancouver and Victoria. Highly recommend a stay here!