We've been wanting to stay here for 1.5 years... It was worth the wait.
Gorgeous groupings of wildflowers, and gardens of less wild flowers (I think... I should know more about flora), grew throughout the property. The bird feeders provided a very cool view of birds I've never seen before. I was tickled to hear that droning buzz sound from a hummingbird flying nearby a couple of times...
Our first 5 nights were in John's Flat ( a one bedroom apartment below Cove View). It has a slightly more removed feeling from the water than the other accommodations, but the view is still lovely. The kitchen was a full kitchen - stocked by someone who wasn't messing around. I found myself chopping vegetables with a Henckel knife.
Bed was reasonably comfy... and if I were a bath person, that whirlpool tub looked like it would be amazing. Shower had great water pressure. Wi-fi was strong. The place was divine, especially for the first 3 nights.
For those sensitive to sound... 3 nights were lovely as the couple staying above us were delightfully quiet - or normal? The last 2 nights were a little marred by the changing of the guard. The new temporary residents above us had a tireless clog dancer among them. It kinda ruined it for me, but I don't blame the accommodations for that.
One small change I would make would be an update to the living room furniture. Everything was a bit 'low' and a bit uncomfortable. We weren't there to lounge in front of the tv (and it was a great tv - with great cable available), but I would have loved a nice, comfy, higher reading/lounging chair or two inside.
We extended our stay by a night - and ended up in a room within the inn. Sally's attic. Very cute. Happy they had an A/C available... and happy that we brought our traveling fan along.
A common theme for me on the island was that I really wished that I didn't have an aversion to seafood. All of the dining options at Whale Cove sounded amazing... we just couldn't eat a lot of them :( . We had dinner there one night and it was delicious... very tasteful, and tasty. I think I may have enjoyed our breakfast even a tiny bit more though.... the rhubarb/cherry/banana compote (?) to start was heavenly. The eggs and hash that followed were delightful.
Every interaction with a staff member was wonderful - whether direct with conversation - or indirect - the place is very clean, and the food and service excellent.
The location is great. At the end of Whistle road is a fog horn/lighthouse combo, and a lookout a bit further down the road. Locals shared that this was a popular spot to watch the sunset. On our last day, I either saw porpoise or minke whales in the distance from this lookout over Whale Cove. Great walking/hiking paths as well.
Its a great place to stay and dine, and I hope to stay there again. read more