Although Sunrise Ridge is still under construction, the Sandcastle Shores Townhouse was quiet and very well appointed. The four girls ranging in age from 8 years to 14 years loved sharing 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and I (the doting grandmother) loved my privacy downstairs on the pull out couch, with another bathroom and nice patio to sit out on at night. The kitchen has every possible appliance, cooking tools, and dishes. Nice dining room table that seats 6 people easily.
The highlight for me was the easy access to the trail to the beach with beautiful moon-rises each night and a full rainbow the one rainy day. The highlight for the grand-daughters was the fitness centre and the hot tub.
Each day we enjoyed a few different beaches, parks, forests, and other places in the Parksville/Qualicum area. The Bayside Cafe is a hidden gem for coffee, breakfast and light lunches.