Communication with host was good, very easy access to place as well as easy parking and a centrally located dwelling within Victoria is good. It’s a very reasonably priced place as well. It’s decorated thoughtfully. It is a finished off basement though. You do hear the people up stairs often. We heard the laundry upstairs late into the night as well as waking and talking. The television is very small in the living room. The stove has some wear and tear as well in the kitchen but good pans / silverware are provided. We had no hand soap with the exception of an 90% empty gel hand soap that had water added to it in the bathroom. The soaps provided in the shower are two plastic bottles that are hand written marked shampoo / conditioner. We are not 100% sure if the towels and sheets were clean. The didn’t smell like they had been washed. Not saying they smelled bad but just not clean. For the price though you can’t complain to much but be aware of these things. It’s also good for the host to get an honest review, I use this app monthly to book places all over the globe. As I said good guy, trying to make it happen with what he has which is cool but the noise and lack of basic amenities makes it feel more like you’re crashing in your buddies basement then staying in a guest cottage on Vancouver Island.