BC Short Term Registration # H599216838 A 2500 square foot property overlooking Craig Bay. With great indoor / outdoor flows. It is great for big family trips or sharing with friends. It was previously used as the reception suite for wedding parties given its size, its layout and great artwork. A NEW HEAT PUMP SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED MID OCT 2025. 3 large bedrooms, all with adjoining bathrooms,coffee making facilities and televisions. The master bedroom (275 sq feet) has a luxury super king bed, a jacuzzi bath, gas fireplace and outdoor access to the front deck and the views over the Bay. We have recently moved the sofa bed into this room. Great for keeping the kids close. The second upstairs bedroom (360 sq foot) has a luxury queen bed and a queen size sofa bed nearby. Ideal for a young family who want to share. Access to the outside balconies is ideal for providing a hide-away and for keeping the place cool in summer. The other ground floor Bedroom also has a queen bed, tv, coffee making facilities and an outside private deck area (187 sq foot) The Living Room is very spacious (286 sq foot) with cathedral ceilings and some great art work. It also has plenty of comfortable queen seating for those big family holidays. Our home comfortably sleeps 8-10. Recently upgrade satellite coverage, gives you TV on demand. The Kitchen is open plan with a breakfast bar and great views over the Bay (138 sq foot + 192 sq foot). The morning views are even better when you are first up with your cup of coffee/tea in hand. The adjacent Dining Room (168 sq foot) adds to the open plan feel and with a sky light it adds to the light and airy feel. Comfortably seats 8. With a huge makeshift table, we have had many evening diners with over 12 people. Again great for adding to your holiday memories whilst enjoying family and friends watching the sun go down. You might even see our resident bald eagle if you are out there for lunch. The Patio area covers 300 sq foot + a lawn area of 800 sq feet).
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Only outside in the deck area.
No Events strictly enforced. Thank you.
Only 1 pet. Strictly Enforced. Thank you.
Maximum overnight10 guests. Strictly Enforced. Thank you.
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H599216838
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About the area
Nanoose Bay
Located in Nanoose Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Wilde and Sparrow and Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Coombs Old Country Market and Woodgrove Shopping Centre. The Wool Shop and Paradise Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Parksville Beach - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Popeyes - 8 min drive
Cafe Floresta - 10 min drive
Cedar Room @ Tigh-Na-Mara - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does A luxurious 3 bedroom oceanside retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is A luxurious 3 bedroom oceanside retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at A luxurious 3 bedroom oceanside retreat?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A luxurious 3 bedroom oceanside retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A luxurious 3 bedroom oceanside retreat located?
Nestled on the beach, this Nanoose Bay holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wilde and Sparrow, Parksville Museum & Archives and Craig Heritage Park and Museum. Rathtrevor Beach and Top Bridge Community Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful location and access to the ocean. Fire pits on a deck overlooking the water. Peaceful. Unit was spacious and inviting. Amenities for the resort although accessible rather costly for a young family 25 per adult. Not these owners issue just a comment for reference.
Plenty of room for nine adults. Location is great with some nice trails from right in front of the property. Great communication with Gary. Thanks so much for letting us enjoy the pace with our family!!!
Beautiful view especially at sunset. Very spacious and great it was pet friendly! Lovely to be able to walk on the beach The indoor pool was ok….. bit crowded with young kids having lessons Outdoor hot tub was great thoCouple of minor details that could be improved ……Instructions for dishwasher as it didn’t always turn on and seemed a bit random as to which cycle works bestWe would have preferred unscented dish soap and laundry soap as the scents were very strong ( especially the laundry ) The Frig was missing some main shelves and this reduced available spaceAll in all it was very good and we would come again
We had a great stay .Highly recommend this lovely home! It was clean, well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Beds were extremely comfortable. Excellent communication from the host very clear and easy check in and check out information. We hope to stay again!
Trishna R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew C.
23 May 2019
Beautiful house & location
We loved the place. Our children (8,5,2) really enjoyed the location due to the beach and seaside. We loved the space and the layout of the house. It had everything we needed.
This is a great 3 bed/3 bath townhome located right next to the beach. Each of our family units had their own space. Location to Parksville and area make it ideal to do short day trips to surrounding areas. The amenities are good. Owner provides quick responses. Sunsets are gorgeous from the back patio!
Great location. Great house with all 3 couples having own bedroom and bathroom......Surrounding areas close.....Beautiful views and scenery and common area down by lake friendly and courteous.....Thx
This is a well appointed place with a spectacular location. We enjoyed the sunsets from the backyard and the beach just below. It suited 3 groups of family members well with each bedroom equipped with its own bathroom. We had a wonderful holiday and would not hesitate to return. Thank you!
The same group of women have rented this property many times over the years for a weekend get away. As always we loved our time this year and I'm sure we will be back. The unit is very nicely decorated; the kitchen has a fantastic view and is well stocked. We enjoy just sitting either inside or outside with a glass of wine and the fabulous view.
Elaine B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrice M.
7 March 2019
Third time’s a charm!
This is our third visit to Gary’s beautiful home and we loved it! One minor issue was that we didn’t seem to be able to access Wifi.
Glorious location with superb view. Loved the amenities and proximity to trail. Place is a bit tired looking with missing shelf in fridge, no included soaps and shampoos, and badly stained carpet. But still perfect for family vacation
Großartige Lage in ruhiger Umgebung Wir waren mit Freunden unterwegs und haben von der Wohnung aus die Umgebung erkundet. Wir hatten viel Platz und genossen die gemeinsame Zeit. Danke, dass wir in Eurer Wohnung sein durften.
The condo itself is very large, each bedroom is double sized. 2-3 steps down from front entry to living area was a challenge for 90 year old mom, I didnt think to ask about that. the furnishings and decor are somewhat dated but incredibly well maintained and clean, so not an issue for us. The view from unit and property are incredible. a short walk to a patio overlooking the ocean with firepits and a nice long lit pathway to stroll along the beach. 5/5 would book it again.
Perfect, location, facilities. Bedroom suites, great family area, kitchen with the views. Clean, comfortable nice outdoor area. Could not ask for more!
Beautiful home, spacious, and well located to all of our adventures. The property manager was helpful with anything we needed during our stay. The grill was great to have and we loved the resort hot tub complex. The bay is fun to explore at low tide. We would stay here again.
The location and view was amazing! We were able to watch the sunset every night, and being close to the nanoose bay was wonderful. The kids loved to go to play with the rocks and find seashells by the water. It was a peaceful and relaxing location for our family reunion. We had 2 seniors, 6 adults, and 3 toddlers. Our only complaint is that the central heat was not working and we had to rely on space heaters. Also the breaker keeps on going off so my parents were freezing while sleeping one night. The frying pans also need to be replaced as it was hard to cook out of them. We were grateful that the owners allowed us to checkout at 11am because it would have been stressful to meet the original 10am checkout time. Overall we loved the location and the amenities at the resort area.
What a beautiful rental. It was easy to find and it is such a nice house. It had everything we needed and steps away from the beach. We will definitely be staying here again!
Megan F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Gary McElroy
We live in New Zealand and bought the place from our great friends so that we could carry on a tradition of our annual summer family holiday's. I had 2 younge girls who just loved exploring for crabs and shells on the beach. It's one of the best parts of their year and they have it planned months in advance.
Why they chose this property
Though we were best mates whilst I lived in the UK, the family that we bought it from are very much seen as our extended family. It's a great place to build happy memories.
What makes this property unique
Pacific Shores Resort is a great location for a holiday or a break-away. We have one of the best units, certainly the largest, and likely the best views.