We spent 7 days at Johnathan’s fantastic Penthouse in Victoria, and I have to say it was a wonderful experience. We’ve stayed in a decent amount of AirBNBs over the years, but this by far has been the most elegant, well equipped, and centrally located we’ve ever had the opportunity to vacation at.
Johnathan was a fantastic, solicitous host who accommodated for the hiccups that ill-prepared guests bring. We drove with a topper on our SUV, and did not think to worry about the height limit of the parking garage. Johnathan and my husband quickly came up with a game plan whereas we removed the topper and staged it in front of our vehicle’s parking spot. Johnathan then came by and stored it for the duration of our stay in the bicycle cage, leaving us without any worries as to its safety or security.
Speaking of which, the building itself is wonderfully secure, and it’s’ downtown location made everything accessible. Dining choices are bountiful, and it’s easy to wander through the streets for a bit, only to return and drop off souvenirs and head out again. The Penthouse itself though is where the stay really shined.
The decks here are something special. You can perch and watch the world go by comfortably, surrounded by comfy outdoor furniture and views for miles. It was lovely watching Spring storms heading our way, and gauging our days’ plans on whether or not rain was in our forecast. It was also lovely having a deck exclusive for the master bedroom; a cozy spot to still converse with others in the room and also watch the world beyond. Some evenings, we’d even watch as other buildings spilled out people onto rooftop decks for parties or maybe restaurants.
The condition of the Penthouse is immaculate, and I’ll confess it was a little intimidating at first, but it was so beautiful. Marble countertops, elegant furniture, and so many lovely touches. Flowers and sparkling wine greeted our arrival, with snacks aplenty for children and adults alike.
Even small details, like lamps with chargers included for our phones, a nice booklet with instructions on some of the features new to us and even local restaurant recommendations. It was the kind of place perfect to launch from or stay in. Thanks Jonathan for such a wonderful, relaxing and elegant stay!