Valerie’s place is a lovely waterfront home that sits on a beautiful tree-lined street. There were no surprises; it is exactly as described. You could easily lose yourself sitting at the dining room table watching the seals and otters or the pesky buck that was dining in the flower beds. The special touches were so thoughtful: flowers, wine, fruit, chocolate, Italian coffee that we are now hooked on not to mention the food in the frig that got us started. Valerie’s place is a quick car ride to the Cook Street and Oak Bay Villages and a nice waterfront drive along Dallas Road to downtown Victoria. I will definitely try to book this home again the next time I am in Victoria.