We LOVED Robin and Jim’s place. We were 2 adults and a toddler and the apartment is the perfect size. It’s well-equipped, with everything you need, and lots of nice touches. There are plenty of books to browse and read, a working fireplace, a piano...
Robin and Jim are incredibly welcoming and gracious hosts. They were delightful to talk with, but also happy to give us privacy. Jim is an expert woodworker; he builds exquisite wooden toys. Our 3-year old loves all things with wheels and was in wonder at what he saw. Jim brought down a beautiful handmade train set up that our son played with for the week. We have an older son at UVic, and they were happy for him to stay with us, although that got a bit crowded.
The location is excellent. It’s quiet, in a nice neighborhood, yet literally down the block from a supermarket and shopping mall, and around the corner from a bus stop. That bus takes you right downtown in about 15 minutes, or the opposite direction to Camosun College and UVic.
We will definitely look to stay at Robin and Jim’s again, next time we visit Victoria.