The guesthouse at Macauley Point was private, peaceful, and beautiful. It felt like a warmer friendlier hotel. They had a few necessities, as well as extra linens in the cupboards. It was about an hour's walk or a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Victoria, and about a 3 minute walk to Macauley Point Park. Nancy was incredibly helpful, via email and in person, with directions, and answers to where we might like to go. I highly recommend the walk to Victoria along the water's edge, the view of the city is amazing, you see houseboats and a water plane that takes off and lands a few times a day, as well as tons of different birds. We would absolutely try to stay here again if we make another trip to Victoria.