Poirier Cove is my new favourite vacation spot. The location is perfect - right on the water just outside Sooke: close enough to go pick up wine (or bread or whatever) but far enough that all those great hiking trails are just a few minutes up the road. And those windows: I could sit and watch the changing light on the Strait all day long. I saw a small pod of Orcas one day, and a family or sea otters another (not to mention all the seabirds and a starfish). Even though we had the crappiest weather it was a great stay.

Sooke itself is also worth mentioning; the people are genuinely friendly and helpful. We only ate out once (because the views from Corinne's dining room are hard to beat) but it was the absolutely best meal I've ever had (and I've had a lot!). If you appreciate locally grown food, subtle flavours, layers of amazing, spend the money and have dinner at the Sooke Harbour House. My taste buds have never experienced so much pleasure all at once.

Corinne's place has all the comforts of home and then some, and Corinne is an amazing hostess. She truly wants her guests to have a great experience, and frankly it would be hard not to. I will be back. Thank you for sharing your lovely home, Corinne.