We loved The Pearl because of its location! So easy to walk to the waterfront and parliament. We caught a bus just two blocks away ($5 day pass per person!) to get to The Butchart Gardens which was so convenient. The Pearl is tucked away in a locked community in the middle of the second oldest china town which felt very safe and relatively quiet. John offered us a wonderful list of food and coffee recommendations and was willing to answer any questions we had regarding the town. The home itself is small but the lifted ceilings provide more than enough space. The bed is a Casper mattress which was very comfortable and the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking necessities. We would 10/10 stay at the Pearl again! Thanks John!