Kate is a great host and this is a really wonderful space for a multi-day stay. I was in town for a conference at UVic, and while this isn't the closest to downtown or the university, it was a convenient location for both. Multiple bus lines stop right outside the door, it's on the city's great network of bike trails, and there's a classic pub right across the street and stores and restaurants within a five-minute walk. Kate keeps the place spotlessly clean and really thoughtfully set up – the kitchen in particular had everything I needed to cook lots of meals for myself during the week and save me trips to the store. There was oil, balsamic, spices, tea, coffee, lots of nice utensils, plates, and silverware, pots and pans, and storage containers. It doesn't have a full stove/oven, but the microwave, countertop oven, and microwave make up for that. The only possible drawbacks I could imagine: while this space doesn't at all feel cramped, it is small and may not be suited for people who are taller or larger, or have limited mobility. You do have to climb a ladder into the loft bed, which is fairly close to the ceiling – I'm 5'7" and not a string bean and found it very comfortable, but I could imagine it feeling kinda tight for bigger folks. Also, the shower stall is pretty tight. That said, it's a whole charming studio with a bathroom and kitchen to call your own, and a private entrance and parking space, in a great neighborhood, run by a helpful, responsive host. Kate responded promptly to the few questions I had and helped me store a bike I'd rented overnight. It was really nice to feel like I lived in Victoria for a week. Kate's place is an absolute bargain and highly recommended.