Olivia's Airbnb was in the perfect location for some much-needed rest away from city life. The suite was really lovely and tidy, and she left us everything we needed (extra TP, towels, etc.). There were a few ants inside but it was nothing major, and given how surrounded the house was by nature I was pleasantly surprised the 5 ants we saw were the only insects in there. We enjoyed the decor and interior design of the suite as it was all modern and cozy. Instructions in the house about which water to use for drinking, as well as local activities and restaurants, were clearly written and informative. We drove there quite late at night and as there was no reception past Sooke we were a bit worried we'd get lost. But Olivia's directions were so clear that even in the pitch black we easily found our way to the driveway!
I really appreciated how communicative and accommodating Olivia was. I had a family emergency the week prior and wasn't sure I was going to be able to make it to the trip. Even though the date for cancellation without refund had passed, Olivia was really understanding and kind enough to let me cancel last minute if I had needed to, given the circumstances. While I'm glad I was able to go after all, knowing that she was so understanding made the stay that much better.
The area itself was gorgeous - the yard was big and the property had beautiful flowers and lots of space! There is lots of wildlife (we saw eagles and an owl) to see, but keep in mind there are bears in the area during the summer/early fall season. We wanted to go outside at night to check out the stars but in the evening we were cooking and there was a big black bear outside the window! It was very cute and a sight to see for sure, and it was also another reason I loved staying here, since I love seeing animals not normally seen in the city.
I would absolutely come back to this Airbnb and have been reminiscing on the trip since the minute I got back home. Olivia was a great host and the suite was perfect!