I thought Alex's place was really special and Alex seemed the perfect Airbnb host. It was a nice 15 min walk along the waterfront to get there after leaving the ferry. Alex met me out front. I almost gave him a hug like a long lost friend as I felt like I knew him after his thoughtful messages. He is highly organised. He proudly showed me the the suite which used to be his home. It is beautifully decorated with outstanding views where you can see the water taxis, ferries and boats below. There is a small balcony as well. As there are key cards the place is very secure. I am sure Alex tailors all his suggestions to his individual guests. Being an Australian he soon had my coffee fix sorted. I asked about happy hours and he recommended the Delta, just across the bridge which had excellent half price food specials and drinks and more amazing waterfront views. He also said not to miss the Butchart Gardens. I am not much of a walker but he is right. You walk and find a peaceful bench to sit there soak up the beauty and then repeat the routine. There is a local bus from town that costs $5 there and back. It was great to have a washing machine and dryer in the room and there is a rooftop area where you should take a take-away meal one night as the views are stupendous and as Alex says: 'You meet people from around the world.' The location is great. Instead of walking there you can even take a water taxi which drops you not far away. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants surrounding this great Airbnb. Thoroughly recommend this place. Almost all the facilities of a good hotel including a gym and an onsite coffee shop but so much cheaper than staying at a hotel.