We had the absolute best time staying at Kim and Mike’s beautiful AirBnb! The location is so nice, it’s close to town but feels like you’re in a private oasis with a lovely garden and the most incredible water view. I loved the variety of sitting areas. From the patio to the tea house to the shady lower deck, there was always somewhere comfy to sip a cup of tea and watch the wildlife go by. Inside, the space just feels like home. It’s comfortable, there’s room to lounge, and the furnishings are a cool mix of art, antiques, and new. I’m obsessed with the big L-shaped sofa, and the king bed was very comfy. The kitchen and bath have all the basic essentials, and we also arrived to find adventure snacks, a nice tea kit, and more. Kim and Mike were such fun hosts too! We don’t usually interact that much with our hosts but they were so friendly and engaging we got caught up in the magic of it all and went home feeling like we’d made new friends. When I mentioned that we wanted to take a whale watching tour but wasn’t sure there would be enough people they not only agreed to join us, they arranged it all and drove us to the dock! There are so many adventures to be had in the area. We kayaked to the spit (thx to the gear included with the stay), hiked the coastal forests and beaches, had a fab breakfast at Shirley Delicious, hiked up the river at Sooke Potholes and got a small taste of the pretty Galloping Goose Trail. The four nights we spent in Sooke will definitely be remembered fondly. We only left two days ago and are already looking forward to returning, and we will definitely stay at Kim and Mike’s place when we do!