By the Sea Bnb Sidney BC

We found the host/owner quite unpleasant and rude. Check In was 3 pm but when we arrived at 3 was told “you weren’t supposed to get here till 830”. That was not us that told her that. We were given our room (upstairs - beautiful rooms with great view) and told we were given an upgrade. We did not ask for this. Then told if we etransfer we did not have to pay the credit card extra charge. We did etransfer the amount the next morning, however credit card was also charged that next day at a higher rate then quoted in the confirmation. When queried, we’re told it needed to be paid on checkin, however nothing was said to us about this. All very unpleasant and would not recommend.

We stayed in the bedroom upstairs with a king bed (#1), with gorgeous views of the ocean. Our hostess was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. And we learned a lot about whales and octopus over breakfast - bonus!