We loved our one week stay in Cory and Nicole's condo! The 12th floor views are spectacular, and the tasteful decor and picture windows really made our stay feel like we were at home! The kitchen has all the amenities needed to cook and enjoy meals when you get tired of eating out. The queen bed was comfy, and the bathroom spacious and well laid out.
The condo is in the best possible location, and in a very safe neighborhood. We walked to the spectacular historic Legislative Building, the Empress Hotel, James Bay Harbor, Chinatown and some of the best bars and restaurants in Victoria -- all within a five to fifteen minutes on foot. And Beacon Hill Park is a great place to enjoy a walk to the beach.
We did definitely hear urban sounds -- buses, construction, leaf-blowers, etc. -- as well as very vocal gulls early in the morning. But, we became acclimated within a day and it did not bother us in the least. We also enjoyed access to the cozy billiards room on the first floor. It has an excellent pool table, and we had it all to ourselves every time we went to use it.
We travel to Victoria regularly to visit family, and will always make Cory and Nicole's place our first choice for our home away from home!