We love Victoria! Here for another anniversary trip- one of many dating back to our first time coming here for our honeymoon. Lovely condo right in the middle of everything. Covered garage parking spot a big plus. Tastefully decorated, very comfortable bed. The kitchen has everything, including a thoughtful and extensive assortment of spices. There is a well organized and very informative guide book. The location is a short walk to many great restaurants and shopping. All harbor tourist spots also within walking distance.
A few notes:
Walls are super thin… sound really carries in this building.
Was glad to have a parking spot, though it is an additional fee ($15/night). FYI this owner requires that you meet with the host at checkin. Not my preference, but it is what it is. If you are parking there, know that you will be inexplicably told to drive to one location to meet with the host before driving to another location the next street over for the garage entrance. The host was waiting in a location without any available street parking. My wife got out of the car to meet her after which she called and gave me the address for the garage entrance. She and the host walked there while I crawled around the block in a barely moving mass of cars. This was incredibly inefficient and at the time of our arrival there was heavy rain and unbelievable traffic levels, making everything much more stressful than it needed to be. We politely suggested for future guests that the host simply wait at the garage entrance and meet you there. Host could give a brief description of themselves and the guest could share their make and color of vehicle and… voila! Smoother checkin.
Cleanliness was an issue. Hair all over the shower walls and curtain, blue soap or cleaning solution streaked down the shower walls, apparent mold inside the toilet bowl rim and (last but not least) a nightstand drawer filled with used condoms and condom wrappers plus a spilled fluid of some sort (lube?!). Host apologized that we “had to see that,” but got defensive about the washroom cleanliness, stating that the cleaner had “spent an hour in there.” Not sure what I was expecting, never having experienced something like this. But I’d at least like to have been heard and a bit more concern showed.
For our troubles we’d hoped to at least get a later checkout given our ferry wouldn’t leave until 4. The host approved an extra hour. But then later changed her mind because the next guest was going to be dropping off their luggage early, apparently…
In spite of it all, we enjoyed our stay and I’m sure you would too. Based on prior reviews, some of the issues mentioned seem out of character for the host or the property. We wouldn’t return, however. Thankfully there are scores of other beautiful and conveniently located rentals nearby to choose from.