Staying with Karey and Howie was the best! This was our third stop on our trip and we booked their home as it looked like it would be a great place to relax. We were not expecting the warm hospitality we received. We felt more like family than strangers. The location is very close to the airport and Swartz Bay ferry terminal. We arrived by ferry, took a taxi to the airport and rented a car. Within minutes we were at the door. We had a space on their property to park our car. We enjoyed that we had a very nice suite and an extra bedroom for our son. Additionally, a family room and additional half bath were all ours. The beds were very comfortable. It is obvious that Karey goes to great lengths to make things very clean and inviting. The neighborhood is quiet and we slept very well.

Each morning we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast. The night before we had a short form and could request what we wanted for breakfast. Karey goes out of her way to make sure everyone has what they want. We loved the relaxing feeling and beautiful scenery. This was our first trip to Vancouver Island. We had a short list of must-do's. Butchart Gardens are only a few miles away from their home. Victoria is 30 minutes away on the main highway. What surprised us from the moment we approached the island by ferry was how beautiful it all was. We spent a lot of time exploring the local area. Beaches were within walking distance and we drove further to find more of them. The water was fine to wade in, if colder than a tropical place. We enjoyed Karey's restaurant and local entertainment advice. We still were unable to see it all in 4 days. While we may not have done everything available, we felt the relaxation and warmth from our hosts was even better. A small thing for some perhaps, but a big plus was to be able to use the washer and dryer. But that is just an example of the hospitality they showed us. We definitely plan to return. We would love to explore the island further and maybe we would add a stay to the north to make this easier, but we would not miss the chance to stay with Karey and Howie again as part of that hoped for return. It would be like visiting with good friends. We highly recommend you stay here!