I have stayed at Caron's place twice, and I really enjoy the place. It's an easy ~25 min walk to UVIC down McKenzie. Just around the corner on Shelbourne are restaurants that would be a little bit of a walk but definitely manageable. There's also plenty of street parking in the residential neighborhood. It's a shared home, so the guest rooms are downstairs, and you'll have no access to the rest of the house. You'll share a bathroom with another guest, so plan to carry your toiletries back to your room. Caron provided extra blankets and a little heater for the rainy nights, and the morning breakfasts were homey treat. Highly recommend.