The Garden Retreat at Stephanie's place was a very nice stay. The place was very close to downtown and the Black Ball ferry if you're coming in on that. Also, it is very close to the Fisherman's Wharf, where there is a huge selection of sunny, outdoor floating restaurants and a quaint Popeye-like atmosphere that you will love.
A highlight of the Garden Retreat was the private outdoor patio in which we enjoyed a beautiful outdoor reading time and breakfast. I have to admit that the sofa bed was about par for a sofa bed and, if you have a bad back, could throw it out for your trip. A suggestion would be to incorporate a couple of thin-cut plywood pieces for the bed for support. (At least, have then on hand for people if they want to insert them.) This is a cheap and very easy solution to make the sofa bed much more comfortable. For kids, the bed would be just fine but for an adult, it could be a problem. I think that, next time, I will likely bring a camping mat to sleep on the floor.
The place was very clean with a beautiful bathroom. At a decent price, you should not be disappointed. We would stay here again when visiting Victoria.