Every now and then we stumble upon a true gem - and this is one! Tanya greeted us on arrival and made us feel very welcome the whole time (including a welcome tray with edible goodies). The house and the property are beautiful. I loved preparing meals in the kitchen with high end appliances and dishware. My husband and daughter loved touring around the park-like yard in the borrowed golf cart. We used this as a jumping-off point to explore local attractions (French Beach, Sooke Potholes, the Meadery, etc.). And good dining options are a short drive away, too (Wild Mountain and Shirley's Delicious). Tanya made everything easy and even loaned us a basket of toys/books - a little extra that makes a big difference when traveling with a toddler! Overall an incredible value and a great retreat for a few days away from the city.