Jen’s apartment offered a comfortable alternative to an hotel room, at a comparable cost. Staying in Vic for a week, we opted for her Airbnb over an hotel, as it offered: space to empty our cases; informality; flexibility to come and go as we pleased; and kitchen and laundry facilities.
The apartment is located in a quiet are of Victoria, about a 20 minute drive from downtown. It is near to public transport, local grocers and Cadboro Bay, a picturesque area of the city coastline.
The instructions for entry and rules of the house were straightforward and easy to follow. The apartment is accessed via stairs on the side of the property. There is no air conditioning within. The windows are, however, fitted with screens, so leaving them open to let air circulate is no problem. There is also a ceiling fan in living room, as well as a portable tower fan.
Jen is a communicative and accommodating host: some months out, we had to alter our booking, which was completed with no hassle.