To start off with I'd like to mention that Stef is one of the first Airbnb people I've actually met in person and this is because we arrived after a big snow storm and she was at the property making sure we had safe access. She was friendly and very helpful.
The space is as described, it is an old building with old windows so the noise thing is real although Stef does leave earplugs by the bed just because of this. My wife and I found that the noise really didn't bother us that much and it was worth any of the noise to be in a space with some actual character and in an amazing location! Seriously, everything is a short walk away including some of the most amazing restaurants I've been to. Victoria offers big city options for food & shopping while still having the small town charm we love so much and this space is right in the middle of all of it and we plan on staying here for our next trip!