We (myself and my two kids) had a nice stay at Katie and Andy's house. The house had everything we needed and more, and the neighborhood was quiet and safe. The house is a bit away from where our ferry arrived (20 minutes or so by car), so make sure you have Google maps if you are driving. You will also need a car to get to grocery stores, etc. . Victoria seemed really easy to navigate by car, with little traffic compared to Seattle. Also, will be staying in Katie and Andy's actual house, where they live, with their things in the closet and their family pictures on the walls. This was a first for me, as other places I have stayed were just rented to guest. On the positive side, you have access to everything you would normally find in a home in terms of cooking utensils, and also lots of good books to browse. Additionally, if you have young children (under 7 or so) , they (and you) would really value having plenty of toys to tinker with. Again, we had a great stay and everything was as we expected, with no surprises other than positive ones.