This was truly a home away from home. The apartment itself was immaculate. The bed comfortable, with extra pillows and blankets if needed. There were plenty of towels and name brand, full size toiletries, in the bathroom, and every dish, glass and kitchen appliance or utensil you could possibly want. There is a notebook filled with any information we could possibly need, from how to use the shower, to where the best coffee in town is. If you enjoyed reading the description, of That House on Portage, you will enjoy reading through this manual. There are books to read, a deck of cards and a cribbage board, if you want to just hang out, and brochures and maps if you want to plan your days.
Our trip was an anniversary gift from our children, and Mike and Geoff went out of their way to make it special for us. They were kind and welcoming, without being intrusive in any way. They had wonderful suggestions about places to go and things to do, and genuinely interested in our tales of adventure. We loved the meticulous gardens and discovering the cute little surprises thoughout the property. You can sit on the porch and just enjoy the view and the breeze off of the water, or take a stroll down the walkway along the nearby gorge. It is just minutes away from groceries or restaurants, 10- 15 minutes to downtown Victoria, and conveniently located to start exploring southern Vancouver Island.
If you love dogs, you will enjoy watching Daisy, (bring treats). If you don't, that's ok too, she won't bother you.
Mike and Geoff were easily reachable, and quick to respond. They let us know that they would be away for a couple of days, and gave us an alternate contact in case we needed anything.
Our week long stay, could not have been any better, and look forward to returning in the future.