Julie’s place was amazing! The guest areas were very clean and the pictures are accurate- except for in the bedroom: there was a second bedside table (yay!).
The bedrooms have locks, and each guest is given a key to their bedroom for safety and privacy. The bathroom is shared with a second guest room, but there are extra measures in place (we had to wipe the toilet seat down with Lysol wipes after every use, extra toiletries to avoid sharing) to ensure that the space is sanitary which I really appreciated. The kitchen and dining area are also shared with the second guest room, and those spaces are also used by Julie and her family sometimes. This personally didn't bother me; Julie's family are lovely and friendly people, and everyone was respectful of each other's space.
As a young, lone female traveler, I felt safe and welcomed at Julie's. Her family is incredible, and they have clearly been in hospitality for a while. They have measures in place to keep the common areas clean, and they do a very good job (in my opinion) of vetting guests to ensure a positive, amicable experience for everyone.
10/10 recommend and I plan on staying again the next time I'm in Victoria (if there's space!).