Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4101 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Nanaimo, BC

Vancouver Island University4 min drive
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal10 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)11 min drive
Duke Point Ferry Terminal13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

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 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. There are two new beds in the spacious bedroom, one is a full/queen and the other is a California kind size, as well as a very comfortable queen sofa bed in the den. All the sleeping areas have 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.

Property manager

Joy Sarauer

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

Pets are subject to approval, please contact

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property accepts credit cards

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, this vacation 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. Traveling 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.

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Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive
Nanaimo Museum - 5 min drive
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
Jalapenos Mexican Food - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mara S.

25 Mar 2024

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

New Grandson

Lovely owners who went above and beyond helping me with my dog so I could spend time with my newborn grandchild. The apartment is spacious and has everything you need for a comfortable stay including driveway parking and no stairs (level entry). I have found my “go to” place for future visits. Joy and Chris, thank you for your hospitality.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

27 Dec 2023

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

Great little space

This cute suite was in the perfect location for us! It had a well stocked kitchen with everything we needed, to a "spa like" shower! Lots of space for us. Joy and Chris were awesome hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie Norton N., Sarasota

29 Aug 2023

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

Spacious and Clean

Beautiful pool and yard area. We loved the birds. Really homey and well stocked. Joy was most gracious and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra N., Vancouver, BC

21 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for our needs

We were in Nanaimo for a sports competition, so this location was excellent for that as well as a close drive to food stores. The suite is indeed well appointed, organized, and very comfortable. We appreciated how restful it was, and our kids loved cooling off in the pool. Joy was an excellent communicator, helping make our trip easier.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evie G.

18 Aug 2023

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

Best spot in Nanaimo!

This home was the perfect set up for our family of 4. Joy and her family were beyond welcoming and accommodating. Recommend this hidden gem 100% and hope to stay again on our next visit.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

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.

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!