Self contained unit with a cute patio and private entrance. Very quiet. No problem for free parking. For strolling of jogging: Saxe Point Park is a few minutes away and has much less dogs in the morning than MaCauley Point park. If you have the time, the WalkWay, which starts a few blocs away will take you all the way to downtown Victoria, much better than driving and paying for parking. It took us about 40 minutes walk door to door, and the view was splendid. We don't eat at restaurants so we made full use of the kitchen and prepared our lunches to go. So many parks to sit with a view! For coffee shops, OakBay village is great. Check out the Marina and take the trail up to UpLands Parks for a great scenery. Google: OakBay walking trails for help. Enjoy!