RRU Reviews

"I stayed at Birds of a Feather for 3 weeks in Nov/Dec for the first of two 2 Royal Roads grad program residencies. I preferred to stay off-campus for a little privacy, but I had no idea how good my decision would ultimately be. Birds of a Feather is very conveniently located - about a 5 minute drive from campus. Their suites are so incredibly comfortable: modern, clean, quiet, and are stocked with every helpful amenity you can think of. The reliable high speed wireless internet was especially helpful as a student. The serene and picturesque location was the perfect backdrop to our scholastic experience. Dieter and Annette are extremely organized and helpful – they have a great sense of humour, make you feel immediately comfortable in their home, and they really do make wonderful breakfasts! I would recommend their B&B to anyone – but especially to RRU students or faculty looking for the perfect place to call home for their stay. I booked for next year before checking-out this year!  "

"Danke Schön! We had a relaxing wonderful 2 days here. Wunderbar! "

"Our stay at Birds of a Feather has been so many wonderful things, it is difficult to know where to begin! In a few days we have seen glorious sun rises, amazing birds, mossy forests and many smiling faces. We have eaten great food - especially the seafood chowder at the Six Mile Pub - Hugo's and MyChosen Cafe. The room has been so warm and comforting - the fire flickered as the wind outside blew and rain, sleet and a flake or two of snow fell. I read an entire Jane Austen novel and Mick finished his 600 page novel. This was just the kind of R&R we needed. "

"As I pursue my Master of Arts in Professional Communication, my schedule of studies at Royal Roads University includes two annual on-campus sessions. It was a pleasure to stay at Birds of a Feather Bed & Breakfast for my first three-week session. I enjoyed the wonderful suite and the terrific, quiet setting which is conveniently located near the RRU campus. I am definitely returning next year for my second session. "

"Great location, wonderful hosts. A beneficial, productive and positive couple of days. Thank you so very much for your time and hospitality. "

"We stayed as a gift to ourselves .... and what a gift it was! Like living in a dream land! We spent most of our time here, out on the Lagoon. Lots of exploring to do out there, we will be back! "

"We stayed as a little "getaway" from Vancouver. The view is absolutely breathtaking and your clean and comfortable room was to exceed our expectations. We would love to come back and enjoy the famous breakfasts you have to offer. We enjoyed our stay at Birds of a Feather and will be back. "

"Our third visit to this wonderful B&B and we are still as "wowed" with it as ever! This room feels like home and we always feel so relaxed from the moment we step through the door. The best part of our stay this time around was the great company. We met up with my sister and brother who had never been here before (and who also enjoyed every minute of their stay here) and our new friends from room three, Sue and Steve from Bristol England. Dieter, Annette, Emily and Montgomery were as welcoming as always, and our time has gone by much too quickly. We can not wait to come back again. As always we will recommend this B&B. "

"We love our suite (#1), this was a vacation we have been looking forward to. We wish we were staying longer in Victoria than 2 nights! We started our vacation with 3 nights at a B&B in Seattle, here for 2 nights and we'll move on to another B&B tomorrow in Vancouver for 2 nights. We went whale watching today and had several sightings. Time has run out before we could enjoy your boats. We'd love to come back some day! "

"Though 36 years beyond our honeymoon the suite had an outstanding view and very romantic. We spent a lovely sunny morning canoeing to the lighthouse. On the return we were circled by 4 Kingfishers and looked up and saw a Bald Eagle which we watched for almost 10 minutes.Then he flew from the branch directly over our heads. This was a once in a lifetime bird viewing. We also enjoyed Montgomery and Emily since we miss our dogs. Best wishes and thanks. "

"Thank you for providing a comfortable environment for our honeymoon. Nichole and I are not B&B people and this was our first. We had some trepidation about the stay, but all was put to rest on the first evening with the welcome note. Thank you also for accommodating my gluten free diet. "

"Beautiful setting, fantastic room, weather much better than forecast. Good food, good walks, good company - one can ask for no more. "

"Thank you for creating such a wonderful environment from the moment we spotted your place on our drive in to our final breakfast. It was a pleasure getting to know you at breakfast (which you both prepared so deliciously) and enjoyed your wonderful sense of humour. You have thought of everything and loved the fireplace. We will be back! "

"What a delightful place to stay. We loved your home the moment we stepped inside your doors. The warmth and love put in to every room. Thank you for sharing the Honeymoon suite with us ... after 47 years we still fel like honeymooners at times. God has blessed us with 47 years and we hope to come back here for our 50th anniversary and sooner. Loved the shower ... felt so good ... thanks for the step stool ... you have thought of everything. My Chosen Cafe was great! Thank you! We realized once we got there that we had been there 5 years ago. Liked it then ... still great! Our hearts are filled with gratitude and memories. "

"Such a wonderful and wild place. You may need to cancel bookings for the rest of the season, as you may not get me to leave such a warm and friendly room and view. "

"Wow what a wonderful surprise! We love this place, the location and the room. And of course the views. Like many others we feel like we did not spend enough time at this B&B at all, so we have to come back! Until then so long. "

"We took full advantage of all the toys which are available on the premises. We had fabulous weather on Wednesday so we kayaked in the morning and biked in the afternoon. We had an awesome Salmon Quiche and sat and chatted with the lovely couple from England. Last night we headed for Pablo's Manson for dinner as is described in the treasure of British Columbia book however, we embarked on a quite another experience only to find the Restaurant Niche. This place treated every piece of presentation as a work of art, (and charged accordingly) from the Menu, to the Roasted Tomato soup served in a shot glass, to the Eggplant and White Bean spread served with the bread, to the ridicoulously large paper towels in the bathroom, this place was over the top. Not the friendly, enjoyable experience we that we were expecting or had grown accustom to staying at Birds of a Feather Bed and Breakfast. The restaurant is something we recommend, but prepare as if you are going to an Art Gallery. Thanks so much for a great stay. "

"We really wished to stay longer in your Honeymoon Suite. The stunning view, the beautiful sunrise in the morning, the fireplace, the yummy breakfast - just everything. Thanks for all the insider information. We highly recommend Birds of a Feather to our family, friends, neighbours and all the others who wanted to hear about our trip to Canada. We really hope to come back soon. Hopefully you enjoyed your weekend trip like we did. Und noch einen Zusatz fuer alle deutsch-sprachigen Leser: Egal, wie lang die Anreise auch sein mag - es lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Es ist einfach atemberaubend schoen, die Beiden sind sehr nett und helfen gerne durch ihr Insider-Wissen aus. Hier kann selbst ein 5-Sterne-Hotel nicht mithalten. "

"Loved the house, the dogs, the birds and the view. Loved Vancouver Island. "

"Absolutely beautiful B&B !  We stayed here to celebrate our engagement. Our stay was wonderfully romantic. Maybe we can come back for our Honeymoon someday ?! "