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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Sanctuary

Stay in a private suite that is located in a quiet sanctuary just outside city limits. Located right at the base of Mount Benson, minutes away from Westwood lake, VIU, numerous hiking locations and 10min drive to either end of the city. Enjoy all the aspects the city provides, the beautiful amazing experiences of nature and a quiet restful night in rural area. You get everything in one place. Perfect for longer stays, family vacations, work trips and its more comfortable than hotels and great for pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No drugs on the property No unregistered overnight guests No parties Quiet time 11pm on weekends and 10pm on weekdays

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number H896973976

About the area

Arrowsmith-Benson

Located in Arrowsmith-Benson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Frank Crane Arena - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' George's BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Huong Lan Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Sanctuary?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Sanctuary on 29 Aug 2026 start from AU$84, 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 Quiet Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Sanctuary located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Long Lake. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Old City Quarter are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were as advertised.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time in Nanaimo! The space was quite a convenient to old town.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hendrika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely private property. Communication with host was great. Definitely recommend this accomodation. Close to shopping and Westwood lake. Very serene. Thank you Julene, we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Great stay!

Clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jizhe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good experience to stay , nice room and everything is good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place, host is nice👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place. So many details put into this suit. Everything you need to stay and above.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aiea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is perfect for us, clean, quiet and everything is there.Kitchen and laundry. Owners left some food and laundry detergents for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Excellent

We were extremely pleased with our unit and the owners. The only negative, there was no cable TV. There was only apple TV with Netflix. Otherwise, excellent stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

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

Cute Suite

Cute suite, suitable for 2 people. All amenities and full kitchen/ supplies. They even left bagels and cream cheese for us. Property owner was quick to respond to messages. As a suggestion I think it needs blinds at the side door. It is private but anyone can just walk up and see in. I also didn’t realize this suite was attached to the house but that may have been my fault reading the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dave R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs cleaning

The photos online of the layout is accurate. We received strict parking rules despite the huge rural property. It was tight with our 2 vehicles.... needlessly. There were several kids playing hockey too close to our vehicle's and rental suite, yelling and horseplaying. The host's dog entered the suite twice without invitation. The living room couch and surrounding areas had too much pet hair and smelled of vomit, as did the vaccum. The smell got into our clothes. The kitchen stove/oven is old and is dirty with black burnt on areas throughout. The fridge has thick dust and the kitchen floor needed washing. The coffee maker pod area is very dirty. We were overwhelmed with the bad smell, dirty kitchen and pet hair. The noise of the kids playing so close to the suite and parking our vehicle's didn't work for us. We left minutes after arriving in search of somewhere else on a busy Holiday weekend. We understand that price should reflect the accommodation. This rental suite was priced reasonably but needs a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the living room and especially the kitchen. The bathroom was acceptable, as was the simple, no T.V. bedroom. The bedsheets weren't good and no attention to detail. We do not recommend this suite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David & Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julene

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We are friendly, easy going and down to earth people. We love the outdoors, traveling and living every moment as much as possible. We are sure busy people with our kids sports but love being busy. I have lived in Nanaimo for 30yrs and love everything it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This is the dream location to live. The quiet country style of living without the hard work of the farming style. The calmness and beauty of the forest all around us while being involved in the city lifestyle. It is seriously the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

It is your own private stay. Our suite is located on the right side of the house with your own entrance and fenced outdoor area. You come and go without having to have us in your way at all. We are close that if you need anything we can help but you get the vacation without the hassle of hosts in your way.

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