Private two bedroom carriage house, Royston, Courtenay BC

We really enjoyed our stay here. The place was very clean, well appointed, and Helen was a terrific host.

It's was a great stay. Lots of room, clean, it was gated. It was a great stay.

My wife and I, as well as another couple spent a 3 day weekend here. It was exactly as described in the listing. Very clean and bright. The kitchen and bathroom were very well stocked. The beds were comfortable. There is a huge deck where we spent most of our time. There is a large patio set, table and 6 chairs, as well as a second set with 2 chairs, love seat and coffee table. It is situated in an ideal location. Quiet and private. Great for walkers or bikers. Close to the Trent river to Cumberland trail and the old rail line. With the Trent river trestle nearby. Helen made us feel welcomed and told us to let here know if we needed anything. We didn’t need to contact her as everything was perfect.

Three adults used this as a base from which to enjoy nearby trails and parks, explore Courtenay and Comox (about 10-15 minutes' drive), and do a little remote work. The weather was fairly cold while we were there, but we pretty easily figured out the thermostat and were comfortable.The kitchen was absolutely great for us. It was clean, with a large workspace and a roomy refrigerator and freezer compartment. There was room for three to cook comfortably, and the washer and dryer were easy to use and very much appreciated.Using the dining table as a workspace, two of us were able to use our laptops for work at the same time, and the wi-fi was ample. One small criticism is that it would be nice to have more light immediately over the table, but the light at the top of the stairs was nice and bright and compensated well. Also, the lighting in the bedrooms was superior to many rentals we have used--great for those of us who read in bed!The location was fantastic--a short drive to Courtenay or Comox (or Cumberland, I believe, although we didn't go there this trip). Even better, the rental was just steps away from the rail trail and the historic trestle.Our host was almost immediately responsive to the few small questions we had, and although we didn't meet, her communications were warm and friendly. She cautioned us about the snow and had spread a mix to ensure that it was clear at the entryway.We would certainly like to stay again the next time we're in the area.