My wife and I stayed at 6790 Wendonna Place, Brentwood Village, Vancouver Island from 15 Jan 21 to 15 Apr 21. The house, with three bedrooms, was more than spacious enough for the two of us and also for a visit from our daughter and grandson. It contained all of the appliances, furniture and other conveniences needed. The house and neighbourhood are quiet. The steep driveway and the two-storey structure of the house however, make it unsuitable for those with mobility issues.
The owner was very accessible and quickly provided responses to a number of minor questions that arose. The manual he provided prior to our visit was invaluable and the many little typed reminders around the house were useful.
On arrival, we thought that the location in Brentwood Village might be a bit remote. However, it quickly evolved into a major advantage in suiting our needs. With access to virtually all of the Saanich Peninsula in less than half an hour, it proved an excellent jumping off point for the many places we wanted to visit. This was particularly true of Sidney which became the jewel of our entire stay. Had we lived in Victoria, we probably would never have made it out to Sidney and therefore missed its many attractions.
The close proximity to the Mill Bay ferry was also a major plus in getting to places up-Island. Finally, Brentwood Bay and nearby Saanichton have all of the immediate necessities for shopping, medical care, etc.
Despite the strictures of COVID-19, we managed to be active on every single day of our stay, rain or shine, and averaged 10 km a day walking along and around the many trails and points of interest. This was greatly facilitated by the central location of The Castle in the Sky.
The bottom line is that our stay in Brentwood Bay and the Castle in the Sky was a great success and exceeded our expectations. This is a wonderful, centralised location from which to take in the many sites of interest and experiences of the lower Vancouver Island and a good jumping off point for points further north.