Paul's place is in a great, quiet location right near bus routes, bike lanes, and highway access. There is a shopping centre a 5 minute drive away with a YMCA that I utilized. It's about half an hour from downtown, give or take 10 minutes for traffic. It's also very close to a beautiful park and hiking area.
Paul is an outgoing, cool guy with lots of helpful tips and he's always happy to provide insight into making your stay easier or more fun. He's easy to communicate with and made a few major allowances for me that weren't on his listing, which made my stay more fun and enjoyable. The few times anything came up his personality made it easy to discuss and remedy the situation.
He prefers to use the wood fireplace to keep the house warm, and it adds to a very nice atmosphere at his place. My only complaint is that it was quite chilly in the morning sometimes; I should note that I stayed during winter months.
Overall, a great experience. Made my stay in Victoria feel like a home away from home.