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Waterfront private hideaway

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A cabin with a stone exterior, a deck, and a view of a lake.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a large window with potted plants.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large sliding glass doors.
A log cabin interior with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Place, Glynneath Road Community Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fawcett Road Community Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Road Community Boat Launch
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the area

Cassidy

Located in Cassidy, this holiday home is on the beach. Nanaimo Museum and The Port Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The Labyrinth. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frank Crane Arena, or consider a night out at The Queen's. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

  • Glynneath Road Community Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fawcett Road Community Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nelson Road Community Boat Launch - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 44 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Parksville Beach - 48 min drive - 64.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪coco cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crow and Gate Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wheat Sheaf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront private hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront private hideaway ?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront private hideaway on 25 Apr 2027 start from AU$2,192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront private hideaway ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront private hideaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront private hideaway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront private hideaway located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nelson Road Community Boat Launch, Glynneath Road Community Park and Fawcett Road Community Park. Joan Point Park and Hemer Provincial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect great location everything worked properly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet home that is well maintained. Gorgeous view of the ocean. Clean and quality appliances, BBQ. Wonderful dining areas inside and on the patio with great outdoor furniture to enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property in the past two years! We love it because it’s spacious, very clean, and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the inside room a bit dust over existing stuff and mat… also I really want coffee may available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Amazing property with great views! Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property and met our needs for traveling to see family

Wi-Fi was a little week away from the Kitchen area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place!

My partner and his friends loved the home and property, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great get away

Beautiful home with a peaceful location. We were 3 couples and the home worked out perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Kathy ! Glad you enjoyed it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Spot on the Water

Family stayed for the weekend and had a great time. House is modern and very clean. Fantastic views and easy access for a dip and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Picture do not do it justice. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Probably the best ocean view in the area

Best ocean view I have ever seen. Home is all high end and we slept 7 comfortably. Hot tub was a bonus and we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Mark , hope you come back soon ! Cheers W
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Location - Beautiful Home

The title says it all. Both the secluded shoreline location and the high quality of everything about the home made for a memorable stay for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay ! Hope you come back soon . Best Wayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roberta L

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular house and views

Exceeded our expectations by far! Should post more pictures on listing for renters to view this dream home and view with access to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice stay

Beautifully situated with great unobstructed views. Beds are comfortable. Nice kitchen and appliances. Fire pit and hot tub. Great wraparound deck. For a special dinner don’t miss Mahle house! We suggest you check household staples before going to market.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in great setting. It is well equipped throughout. There is an onsite care-taker but this was not an issue for us at all. Be aware that the downstairs bedroom does not have any windows, although it does lead off the games room which has large windows. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fab

If we could give 100 *** we would. Spectacular house. Spectacular location. We would love to come back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Rental

Wonderful property! It is not too far from town, has excellent beach access, is very private, and the house was so lovely! The shower in the master bathroom is incredible! We loved the basement and pool table. The grill, hot tub, beach access, and house were clean and very well-maintained. What more could we ask for? An awesome vacation! Thank you so much, and we will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thank you for the great review , look forward to having you back . Cheers Wayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

The view is just gorgeous. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck by the fire in the mornings and evenings, just enjoying the peaceful quiet and wildlife (bunnies, deer, birds). The layout of the house was ideal to give everyone a bit of privacy and their own bathrooms. Wayne was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior Friends trip

Place is beautiful a great whale watching location. However somewhat remote and had very poor phone and internet connections. Also had full time live in people down stairs in same home. Could hear them and they had late night guests that rang our door bell and woke us up. The downstairs bedroom had no heat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an amazing weekend!

From the photos and description alone, this place checked off all the boxes for my group of friends and me. However, being there in person, everything was beyond my expectations. The property was very secluded, and it felt like you had been transported to a private island. We love how big this property is, and the private access to the beach below is definitely a major plus. Wayne was super nice and very responsive to all my messages and requests. We only wish we could stay here for a few more days! 10/10. Definitely would love to come back in the near future! Thanks again for the amazing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Thank you , glad you enjoyed your visit to the property, look forward to having you back .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate comfort, beauty, and relaxation!

Everyone, in our group of six, agreed staying at this beautiful spot was the highlight of our trip. The kitchen was big and well equipped. The bathrooms were clean and spacious and so ideal that there were 3. And the steam shower in the master was a treat! To be honest we didn’t even use all of the space. We spent a majority of our time hanging out on the deck watching the boats navigate the currents. We also loved exploring the beach. So much awesome driftwood and shells. Another favorite was a local restaurant called Crow and Gate. It was a wonderful experience. They offer delicious food in the most beautiful garden atmosphere. We will definitely recommend Wayne’s place and cannot wait to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Thank you , I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to you returning . Cheers Wayne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, amazing house, yard and beach. Really fun to see the interesting critters at low tide. Fun to see the wildlife in the yard! Look for the name “Rabbit Cove”on the gate on your way in. We passed the place a couple of times because we were not sure it was the right place. There were people downstairs in a separate apartment.The kitchen was great, the only thing we could not find was a coffee grinder. There is a glass door and a glass wall in the bedroom downstairs - if someone is sleeping on the couch downstairs, there is a lack of privacy. Adding a curtain or two would aid in privacy.We loved the deck and the fireplace! We especially appreciated being able to use the art desk.
Deer in the yard
Beach at low tide
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not a private hideaway...Tenants rent the suite below and run a business from the home called VIBE. Busy spot unless you complain ...very noisy when they decide to pack up and take out clients...at 5::35 am.THE 250 mbps WIFI is more like 45 to 72 mbps , we testedNo cell service for us ...at all.No cleaning until I complained to owner on last day ( 14 days no cleaning )Reservation was for 37 nights ...got sick ...owner kept telling us he wanted us out ...left owing us 23 nights ...Owner was rude and disrespectful from the get go ...the whole process was a nightmare with the owner right from the start of the booking, he would not give us our money back and he didn't want us to come either . It was mindboggling to say the least and we are so happy to be home .We need VRBO to contact us and review this case .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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