First of all, the view was spectacular, the tiered garden outside our door beautifully tended. The apartment itself was lovely, everything new and appealing: kitchenet, comfortable bed, enough room to relax, a private bathroom. Private in general. We were at the back of the house on the lowest of three levels, but not in a basement. There was a patio area outside the sliding glass doors. Plenty of daylight inside. This apartment was wonderful, beyond our expectations. And Deborah and John were ideal hosts: helpful and pleasant. They were when we needed them, though the main house never intruded on our privacy. John even took us on an extended visit to the Nanaimo Military Museum, that my husband was eager to see. Thank you so much Deborah and John!