Robin and Jim were very lovely hosts. We enjoyed talking with Jim about his tools, yard projects, and the many many travel books on their shelves. Their basement apartment is bright and homey. The aparment is clean and comfortable. Access is through their back door, kitchen space and basement workshop, but they were very gracious and accommodating and we never felt like we were imposing even as Jim was preparing food or on our 5 am departure. The kitchen is reasonably well stocked; making cooking possible and helping to keep costs down. The location is super convenient with a grocery store maybe a block away and simple access to public transit to downtown. We had some trouble contacting them upon arrival; which was our fault for not considering that we would not have cell service as we are from the states and Victoria is therefore international roaming. I include this to save any one else the trouble of finding a public phone these days; if you are coming from the USA, call when you get on the ferry.