The first impression you get when you pull up is that this place is still "in process." The siding looks new, though there are a couple of missing patches, the wood on the newly built deck is unfinished. But once we stepped inside, we felt like we'd stumbled into a find. Our unit was very spacious and clean and looked recently painted and refloored. Furniture and appliances were in good condition, and the kitchen gear was clean--a relief since at some rental cabins we've stayed at the pots and pans are heavily scratched or have food remains scorched on so badly you'd need a jackhammer to get them off. We usually bring some of our own when we drive to our destination, but we flew this time so that wasn't an option.
The bed was comfortable, though noisy neighbors kept us up on a couple of nights, I think this originally was a single family home that got divided into two rental units, and the wall between may be a little thin. The bathroom was clean and the shower comes with a full tub.
DHA is located on a residential street up the hill from the harbour, so no sea view, but you have a nice mountain vista out the kitchen window. Also less traffic noise than you'd get down in the main tourist district. Unless you're dead set on sleeping next to the waves, this is a perfect base for adventures around Rocky Harbour. read more