This is a cute place to stay. It is essentially one room with a privacy barn door for the bedroom to block the view from the courtyard (but the blinds do that as well of course). This location is very convenient to shops, restaurants (of all types), and the waterfront. We traveled to China Beach, the Potholes, Mount Douglas, and Cowichan River (went tubing). There is a lot to do and we had a car so we could drive to locales in the southern part of the island. We were able to park in a parkade that is up Fisgard about a block and just go to the 3rd floor and use the Park Victoria App and you will be able to pay $12 max per day and leave your car. We are from Southern California and I was worried the weather would be cooler than it was. Boy when the sun is out and it is in the low 70’s, it is plenty warm out (humidity was running in the high 70’s). Also, the condo is safe and quiet.