We stayed at Heron Point House for a week (myself, my husband, our two young kids, and my dad).
The kids hand-fed the wild (ish) peacock, who came to our yard a few days in a row, and we saw the peahens and their chicks every day. The bald eagle landed in the tree in front of the house. We spent hours on the beach looking at purple starfish and jellyfish and collecting rocks and shells, and caught some crabs in the crab traps. Nature abounds, and the house is comfortable and well-equipped. It is right on the water, which was a treat to watch and listen to.
It's not super-close to many amenities (though a general store and a couple of food trucks are within 15 minutes). We drove anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to go on various hikes, visit beaches, and visit Victoria and Butchart Gardens.
Highly recommend. We had a relaxing, magical stay.