Agata’s place is the perfect location to walk anywhere! My husband and I spent 9 days at The Mermaid Wharf and never had to use a cab. We took a bus to Butchart, but biked and walked all around the island. There was coffee in the apartment (and plenty places around Victoria) and a few extra toiletries were there in case we needed them. Agata was also very timely in case we needed to ask her or Kathy anything throughout our stay. We were surprised to find out that the AC is typically turned off in the summer, and Canoe Brewing, across the way, is bumpin’ on Thursday nights. We’re pretty flexible though and loved everything about our stay here. We hit the jackpot with this location. Oh and there is a beautiful view from the rooftop overlooking the Harbour!