Baywatch Oceanfront Guesthouse is a place that lives up to its name: It has an unrestricted view to the beautiful calm Maple Bay, its Oceanfront is a constant pleasure to the eye, it feels truly like home with a feeling of romance floating in the air! Before we booked the place we were concerned about its structure of 3-piece cottages that it might be awkward to get out of each cottage just to get to the other. But in fact once there, we realized that the three-piece-cottages are made with lots of creative, artistic and practical thoughtfulness. We used the tv/sitting room with its walk-in closet as our dressing room; the bedroom has a toilette, with a very good shower attached to it. I should add that I have a strong sense of smell; still I did not sense any foul smell emitting from the toilette which shows it must have a strong natural ventilation system. We used the cottage dedicated to the kitchen the most; it’s spacey with the essentials you need for cooking and grilling, and a separate large terrace directly facing the ocean with a comfy lying chair on which my husband delightfully took a nap most afternoons. By the fence surrounding the terrace, you could see very tall Fir and Arbutus trees conveniently leaned to the sides adding to the beauty of the whole ensemble while not restricting the Oceanview. Our hosts, Renee and Andre were friendly, accessible, accommodating and very kind. Soon after our arrival, we were in the kitchen unpacking when our hostess Renee came to us with her beautiful smile and offered us a tray of crackers, cheese, olives and a bottle of local Foch Eh 2016 wine, all of which we devoured with immense joy and gratitude during our 6-day stay.

For a fun workout we enjoyed a 2-hour slow Kayaking in a two-seat boat on the serene Bay. It took us less than 5 minutes drive to the Wilderness Kayaking shop where the very friendly owner, Brian, welcomed us and generously told us all about what we needed to know in order to have a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.The next day, we walked all along the beach, passed by Brian's shop for a Magnum ice-cream and kept on walking.

My husband and I loved the greenery and the calm beauty surrounding it, the birds singing early in the morning and the sense of independence that we felt as if we were on an Island all alone, that we vowed to go back. Thank you Renee and Andre for sharing with us your gem of a place, and your outstanding hospitality. We will revisit you soon.