This is, hands down, the best holiday rental we've ever had. We spent a fabulous month here (celebrating a 65th birthday) and never felt cramped.The unit looked small in the photos but we found it had ample space and storage for our needs, The cottage unit is cosy, charming, colourful, comfortable and tres chic -- a wonderful home away from home, furnished with Caron's irrepressible creativity and design flair, and equipped with very good quality furnishings, accessories, kitchen equipment, electronics and linens.
We wanted for nothing. Caron and Doug anticipated our every need and desire, and made us feel spoiled and indulged. We did a lot of cooking during our stay. If we had the occasional need for something beyond the usual, Caron either let us borrow her own equipment or promptly acquired it for our unit.
The location could not have been better -- very safe, and very quiet at night, within easy walking distance of so many attractions, charming neighbourhoods, parks, restaurants, shops, services and the waterfront. It also offered easy routes to highways if we wanted to take the car for an adventure in the surrounding wine country,
Very thoughtful amenities, which are very important for those who are staying for more than a few days: the eating bar in the kitchen included a small extension area where we set up our netbook, speakers, etc for communications, recharging station and on-line entertainment. We loved the free, secure internet access via the private network Caron has provided. There's an excellent DVD player and programmable PVR so you can record movies etc for later viewing. We made frequent use of clean, well equipped laundry room attached to the house and really appreciated this free amenity, as we tend to pack light.
Finally, there is the intimate, sheltered courtyard garden and "lizard lounge" with cushioned seating, succulents, flowering shrubs and wonderfully eccentric garden decor (love it!!) Here we spent many happy, sunny hours reading and having nibblies, sometimes with our warm and generous hosts, Caron, Doug and Bootsie the Queen Dog (who loves attention once she gets to know you).
Thanks and big hugs, Caron and Doug. You are THE BEST hosts. We're already looking forward to our next visit.