8/10 Good
Rebecca J.
15 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Main Street Getaway
The basement apartment was perfect for our family to stay in. The location was only a 1 minute walk to Main Street and lots of restaurants, supermarkets and interesting stores. The Queen Elizabeth park and Bloedel Conservatory as well as a big recreation centre with pools, ice rink, oval and various sporting facilities were only a 5-10 minute walk in the opposite direction. The park and Conservatory were highlights for our daughter who enjoyed the ducks, geese and squirrels in the park, and the birds and mice in the Conservatory.
The apartment had everything we needed for a great stay with plenty of room to move around and the ability to cook basic meals and do laundry meant we could save money. Beds were okay. If you are a light sleeper you may hear footsteps from above.
The number 3 bus is just around the corner and will take you downtown to waterfront, and the number 25 bus is only a few blocks away which will take you to Nanaimo train station on the expo line.
Great meals at Bbq chicken (the wings were amazing and cheap on Wednesday), and amazing 5hr slow cooked lamb with sides at The Main restaurant were highlights. Cheap and amazing cakes and pastries at Zeeka cafe around the corner was another favourite. Some of our favourite stores to wander through were Red Cat records, Strategies game store who had an amazing board game selection and Front and Company had the most amazing store full of interesting stuff, toys, jewellery, stickers and just general cool stuff.
Rebecca J.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
