Neil and Ellie are wonderful hosts, kind, thoughtful and welcoming. Staying in the Victorian built in 1910 and lovingly maintained feels more like staying with friends of friends than a business transaction. The space is clean and inviting, the beds and couches comfortable. The kitchen gets morning light and the back windows have a view down to the gorge waters below. The kitchen is fully functional, not just barely like some rentals.
The house is within walking distance from the center of Victoria (2km) all on a pedestrian/cycling friendly path. Or you can take the #14 Bus from a block away into downtown in 5-10 minutes. We found it very convenient.
The property extends down through a garden onto the shoreline of the gorge water and there are two kayaks and a canoe you can use with permission from Neil and Ellie. The water is calm and fun to explore as it extends for miles to the west and east to the inner harbor.
Neil and Ellie are very knowledgeable about Victoria and Vancouver Island and gave us great suggestions for restaurants, hikes and day trips.
I would highly recommend their beautiful home. I look forward to returning.