Gorgeous roof top get-away
Review Submitted: September 28, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
This was a fabulous retreat for a family weekend get-away. I went with my husband, my brother and my parents to celebrate my mom's 60th birthday.
The suite was as described and had a nice airy feel. The roof top deck was like having an outdoor living room and we spent a lazy afternoon reading in the fall sunshine amongst the tree tops. The interior decoration is modern but has a comfy feeling.
The welcome basket was a nice touch, the towels and robes were soft and cozy and the beds were extremely comfortable. Everything was in good repair and working order. The area was quiet so everyone had a good night's sleep.
We felt like we were staying in a boutique hotel but without the high prices. And even with 5 adults, the suite didn't feel cramped at all.
The location is great - centrally located to visit Sidney, Sooke and Victoria. There are some great wineries, a gin distillery nearby. A highlight of our visit was Sea Cider Farm which was about 20 minutes away - if you are a foodie its a must see.
I think this is better than a bed and breakfast. I'm not the type of person that likes getting up early to make idle chit chat with strangers. We didn't have to interact with anyone the whole time, we found the keys as promised when we arrived and just had to clean up as per the clear instructions when we left. Our check out was handled via email after the fact.
The only minor quibbles I have (and they are very minor) was there was no bath mat in the bathroom, and the kitchen knives were the cheap, dull, serrated kind which can be dangerous. I nearly cut myself a few times while trying to slice carrots. I wouldn't expect fancy kitchen implements, but they should be functional. And the hot tub is down three flights of stairs and near the main road - a bit too public for me. But none of these things affected our stay to any great degree.
The only other thing to point out is that you have to climb a lot of stairs to get to the suite (about 4 flights). So if you have little kids or are older and have trouble with stairs I would maybe pass on this place.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends and family. I think it is a great deal, in a great location.
Owner's Response: We have recently bough some new knives that are of higher quality then the ones presently in the suite. We will make sure that these are replaced.
The hot tub is located on the front yard by the water gardens. It is located near the parking area but not right adjacent to the road itself. The hot tub covers opens to rest on the side of the tub towards the road, so when open it blocks any views from the road and provides a great deal of privacy. The road itself is a side road leading to a cull de sac, so traffic is very minimal.
As the suite is at the top of the house, there are a few stairs to reach it. The views are well worth it, but you have to be able to walk up stairs.
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