10/10 Excellent
Amelia H.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amelia H.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4101.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nanaimo, BC
- Place, Vancouver Island University4 min drive
- Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal10 min drive
- Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal13 min drive
- Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)6 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants
To avoid any confusion while you are navigating the VRBO site the rate is usually shown in USD, unless there is a capital C beside the rate which indicates CDN dollars.
Our vacation rental is in our primary home, which means we are approved to keep offering our vacation rental after the new rules are in place in May of 2024. We have always operated 100% legally and will continue to do so.
Our property is a spacious 3.5 acre parcel with lots of gorgeous trees and outdoor space right in the middle of the city. We have a lovely roomy, newly renovated one bedroom suite that sleeps 4 in a quiet, residential area of Nanaimo. Great for couples on a get away, as well as small families. Space for all to spread out to stay and play with board games, sit by the fire in the living room or in the eat in sun porch and the generous outdoor areas. The bedroom features a California King bed, as well as a very comfortable queen sofa bed in the living room. The bedroom has black out motorized blinds to help you rest. Hotel quality mattresses, linens and well appointed kitchen and bathroom with gorgeous granite counters and large shower with built in seat to help you feel at home and enjoy your stay. There is a new salt water communal in-ground outdoor sports pool redone this year available in the summer season with a very large concrete deck area surrounding it with a fire pit. Just yourselves and occasionally the owners will take a cooling dip. The suite also includes a full laundry room with folding counter and brand new washer and dryer. This is truly a property you can choose to stay in at, cook your meals in the generous kitchen and relax with mother nature surrounding you. It is just a 5 minute drive to ocean-side parks, great restaurants and unique local shops to explore. Nanaimo is a small city located mid way on amazing Vancouver Island, home to many beautiful ocean side parks, great hiking on Mount Benson and lots of green space to explore and enjoy. Please contact us if you are travelling with a pet, we do allow well behaved pets and can talk to you about your pets needs while you stay with us.
Our vacation rental is in our primary home, which means we are approved to keep offering our vacation rental after the new rules are in place in May of 2024. We have always operated 100% legally and will continue to do so.
Our property is a spacious 3.5 acre parcel with lots of gorgeous trees and outdoor space right in the middle of the city. We have a lovely roomy, newly renovated one bedroom suite that sleeps 4 in a quiet, residential area of Nanaimo. Great for couples on a get away, as well as small families. Space for all to spread out to stay and play with board games, sit by the fire in the living room or in the eat in sun porch and the generous outdoor areas. The bedroom features a California King bed, as well as a very comfortable queen sofa bed in the living room. The bedroom has black out motorized blinds to help you rest. Hotel quality mattresses, linens and well appointed kitchen and bathroom with gorgeous granite counters and large shower with built in seat to help you feel at home and enjoy your stay. There is a new salt water communal in-ground outdoor sports pool redone this year available in the summer season with a very large concrete deck area surrounding it with a fire pit. Just yourselves and occasionally the owners will take a cooling dip. The suite also includes a full laundry room with folding counter and brand new washer and dryer. This is truly a property you can choose to stay in at, cook your meals in the generous kitchen and relax with mother nature surrounding you. It is just a 5 minute drive to ocean-side parks, great restaurants and unique local shops to explore. Nanaimo is a small city located mid way on amazing Vancouver Island, home to many beautiful ocean side parks, great hiking on Mount Benson and lots of green space to explore and enjoy. Please contact us if you are travelling with a pet, we do allow well behaved pets and can talk to you about your pets needs while you stay with us.
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Amenities
Pool
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Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets are subject to approval, please contact
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H665798189, 5033520
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nanaimo
Located in Nanaimo, this holiday home is on a lake. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Nanaimo, BC
What's nearby
- Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
- Old City Quarter - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 3 min drive
- Alice's Restaurant - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Evie G.
22 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evie G.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Lynnel S.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynnel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christian M.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely time on and near the beach
Christian M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
meghan
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
meghan
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Shauntel and Noah A.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shauntel and Noah A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B., Kimberley canada
6 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Awesome
Kelly B.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bernie & Linda H.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could be better!
Bernie & Linda H.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
George K.
1 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter escape
George K.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trinda G.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing!
Trinda G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole R.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed suite with all the amenities
Nicole R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine F.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the Bird’s Nest
Catherine F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy V.
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay
Tracy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Roy D.
20 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hostess
Roy D.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pamela
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pamela
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Evie G.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best spot in Nanaimo!
Evie G.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen G.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Ellen G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb G.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JUST WHAT WE NEEDED
Deb G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Casey B., Cornelius
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice get away
Casey B.
Stayed 39 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connie Norton N., Sarasota
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Clean
Connie Norton N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
LeeAnn R.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice suite in the heart of Nanaimo
LeeAnn R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda P.
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem!
Linda P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie T.
27 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little space
Laurie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kendra N., Vancouver, BC
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Kendra N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mara S.
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Grandson
Mara S.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Joy Sarauer
We are long time residents of Nanaimo having lived on this 3.5 acre property since 1991 and love the ease of access to outdoor spaces, the ferry and airports. Great restaurants and shopping abound - it really is a great little city to explore!
We bought when the area was quite rural but even though the neighborhood has built up around us it still has a very small neighborly feel, there is even a wonderful market garden a two minute walk down the road from us. They operate late spring to late summer, great produce and very wonderful people.
We bought when the area was quite rural but even though the neighborhood has built up around us it still has a very small neighborly feel, there is even a wonderful market garden a two minute walk down the road from us. They operate late spring to late summer, great produce and very wonderful people.
Why they chose this property
We are really close to downtown Nanaimo and the waterfront and only a couple of minutes by car to the island highway if you want to day trip south or north on the island. Location is close to grocery stores as well if you want to make your meals at your home away from home. If you do like to cook your meals just let us know what your favorites are, we can steer you to a really great bakery, meat shop, seafood, produce - whatever your passion is, these are all very close by. It's very quiet here with blackout motorized hotel style shades and custom drapes so you can nest and rest!
What makes this property unique
The seasonal summer pool is open and ready for some fun from June - September
This is a sports pool, 5 feet deep so no diving allowed. But lots of area for swimming and relaxing for all. We've completely redone the pool and surrounding gardens this year, they look spectacular!
Enjoy!
This is a sports pool, 5 feet deep so no diving allowed. But lots of area for swimming and relaxing for all. We've completely redone the pool and surrounding gardens this year, they look spectacular!
Enjoy!
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