As others have commented, Doug is a gracious host and the place is spotlessly clean, well equiped and tranquil.
Some remarks for travellers on foot:
- Doug's is not isolated even for someone like me travelling by foot. Within a 15 minute walk is the Vesuvius beach perfect for an evening swim - the water so warm! - and even closer is a café along the ferry road. And a seafood restaurant next to the Vesuvius ferry terminal.
- I didn't know that Salt Spring Island has three ferry locations - and that the one arriving from Tsawwassen is the least convenient for a foot passenger because the bus from the terminal that would take you to Doug's leaves 5 minutes before the ferry arrives!
- You need exact change for the local bus service, $2.25 at the moment. Doug provided me with the timetables and with that, it's a great way to get around.
I highly recommend this bnb!