My stay at Winnie's airbnb was beyond delightful. From the very first message Winnie sent me, accepting me as a guest in her home, to the moment we met in person when she picked me up at the Clipper, it was clear why she has such high and well-deservedly fantastic ratings. She is warm, gentle, and lively, and I instantly felt right at home in her space and in Victoria.
The room I stayed in was comfortable and spacious, and the bathroom bright and CLEAN (a big one for me!). My bed sheets were amazingly soft. Winnie graciously allowed me full access to her tea cabinet and fridge. Her home is clearly well-cared for and beloved by her: homey and cozy with funky, creative décor, yet also very tidy and clean, especially for the amount of different guests this super-host sees. Her apartment, while located in the more residential and quiet James Bay neighborhood, is still just a 15 minute walk to downtown and TRULY only STEPS from the beach. I am a young woman who travelled to Victoria alone, so safety was of the utmost importance to me- but I never felt unsafe in Winnie's neighborhood (or in Victoria at all, for that matter).
I fully plan to return to this beautiful city and stay again in Winnie's delightful home, not just for the space itself but also for the wonderful person who resides there!