Location location location! This old Victorian house is amazingly situated in a lovely neighborhood, a few blocks from a good pub (and a Starbucks), and steps from the Emily Carr house. But even better, it is within walking distance (less than a mile) of Victoria's inner harbor, with the Empress, the British Columbia Museum, great shops and eateries, while in the other direction from the house it is only a few blocks to the shore of the straits (less than half a mile). That was unbeatable. And the proprietor Ann is wonderfully charming. Having said that, we must add that the room on the second floor was warm all night, even when temperatures had been in 60s F during the day, from the cloudless summer sky sun beating down on the old roof. Ann supplies a fan, but sleep comfort suffered somewhat. In room refrigerator had milk and juice, with boxes of cereal, instant oatmeal with hot water, and coffeemaker available. We had a key and went in and out without interaction.