My 9 year old son and I were able to spend a long weekend in Victoria at Vitto’s Carriage House. Lovely, clean, peaceful place that was very comfortable for us. Tall ceilings, full kitchen, comfy beds, and a nice bathroom, too. The second bed is actually a futon couch (folds out). There are 3 grocery stores within a couple of blocks, as well as the restaurants, coffee shops and other interesting stores on Cook Street. There is a bus that runs on Cook street (that we never took), and a main bus stop just a few blocks away for longer-haul buses (including double-deckers!) that go all over the peninsula (to Sidney, Swartz Bay, Butchart Gardens, etc.) The walk to the main tourist part of Victoria (Museum/Legislature/Empress area) was 15 minutes for us (think distracted 9 year old). For a solo able-bodied adult, it’s probably 10. Or you can leisurely stroll through Beacon Hill Park or go down to the waterfront and enjoy the views along the way.

Vitto and his family were great hosts. We had plenty of privacy, yet Vitto was immediately responsive to any questions or concerns (we couldn’t find the plug for the bathtub!) The next time we get the chance to visit Victoria. I would be delighted to stay again at Vitto’s Carriage House.

[Be aware that there is also a formal B and B (or maybe small Inn?) in Victoria called the “Carriage House” –Google Maps apparently caught the name “Carriage House” from my email and kept trying to direct us there, instead of to Vitto’s place. This was only really an issue before we got oriented to the layout of Victoria and knew where we were going, but it was confusing the first day.]