Mike made us feel very welcome. He provided excellent driving directions to his house in a cozy neighborhood just off the beaten track. Everything was just as described in his airbnb posting and in his emails (which helped us with off-street parking). Mike greeted us when we arrived and showed us around the property. He was extremely helpful with directions to a particular restaurant where we were to meet some friends - don't think we could have found it without his instructions!
We had a great time paddling the canoe at dusk and enjoying quiet time in the cabin where we had all the comforts of home. The whole experience was a wonderful introduction to our first trip to Victoria and one that we would recommend to others. We would definitely rent Mike's place again if we return to Victoria someday. It was a perfect place for the two of us.