Wow! This is a fabulous find. Gaye is a wonderful host, her house is spacious, sun-lit, and sparkling clean. The location can't be beat-- just a 5-minute walk from Gonzales Beach, our favourite in Victoria, and also a very quick drive or bike ride to Cook Street Village and downtown. I rode my bike to Johnson St downtown every day, and it's only about 15 minutes, less if you're faster than me (highly likely.)
The tenants in the garden suite below are quiet and incredibly sweet. So even though it is not a single-family dwelling, it feels very private. When we did see them, we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with them.
We are new to Victoria, and we needed accommodations for the 5-week interim period before our 2-year lease on another home started. Gaye's home was exactly what we needed... a large kitchen well-stocked with everything you need to cook a proper meal, a lovely deck and yard, and just a lot of space in the home overall. There was only one night chilly enough to use the fireplace, and it was sooo nice-- perfect for anyone looking to stay during the winter.
Although we'd been looking forward to finally moving into our long-term rental, we were sad to leave Gaye's house. It really is a special place.