3 Steps to the Beach, Ocean/front, Luxury/ 2 br balcony view

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 398 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Nanaimo, BC

Departure Bay Beach5 min walk
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital4 min drive
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal5 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1/ Sea Shell Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

ON THE OCEAN, Luxury beachfront home in beautiful Departure Bay. Tucked away, a quiet residential area for those looking for the perfect getaway to relax and be free from city noise. Wake up to morning sunrises and soft gentle waves. Gaze at the sunset over Newcastle Island while strolling the beach for sea shells. LIVE! from your vacation home: sea otters, seals, sea lions, bald headed eagles, Canada geese, great blue herons, deer - and occasionally even orca whales - all visit us in Departure Bay.
Delight in a refreshing dip or snorkel in the crystal clear waters, with private access to the beach and our outdoor shower. Tides out!...stroll along the peaceful sand flats, or relax in our original Adirondack chairs. Experience "Life on the Beach."

Modern spacious 2 bedroom Suite has a stunning Ocean View from the Balcony of the Master Bedroom.
All the comforts of home with a fully equipped self catered kitchenette, dining area and lounge. 4 piece bath.
42" high definition TV with multi channel cable. Secure wireless, ultra high speed internet (WiFi) access and small private working office with desk.
PRIVATE ENTRANCE.
Beach side oceanfront lawn with patio, barbecues, and private beach access.

4 minutes from the Departure Bay BC ferry terminal. Brooks Landing - 3 mins from grocery store, liquor store and bank.
Close to buses, ferries and air transportation. Downtown, waterfront seawalls, parks and nature walks are minutes away. Kayakers can paddle to and from our beach and easily stow their kayaks.

Nanaimo is the Cultural Hub of East Coast & Central Vancouver Island and the 2nd largest urban center on the Island. It's the start of your exploration of sandy beaches, charming beachside towns and the entire southern Gulf Islands. Head off to Victoria, Ucluelet (you will want to visit the famous Pacific Rim Trail), Tofino and home again to your resting place.

Departure Bay has the year round average warmest temperature in Canada. Ideal Winter vacation as well.
Watch the BC ferries serenely come and go, sheltered by Newcastle and Jessie Islands. Gaze across the Bay to the snow covered mountains and the twinkling lights of West Vancouver, Grouse & Cypress Mountains, with panoramic vistas of the cascade mountains, Garibaldi Highlands, the Sunshine Coast and the pristine Salish Sea.

Visit us on beautiful Departure Bay on your way to or from Pacific Rim National Park, and the wild west coast. *Check out our latest video.

Note: Due to covid, Randle House was closed for 2 years, however I have always been a Premium partner and 5* reviews. Welcome Back!!!

Property manager

Taaja Kayler

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Well behaved children are welcome. Age 4 and up.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted in the house.

No shoes on FIR floors. Socks or slippers fine. We can provide some slippers.

Quiet after 10:30 pm to be respectful of other guests

Beware, lipstick, mascara and ball point pens leave stains that are difficult to remove.

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

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 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

Property Registration Number 5031724

About the area

Nanaimo

This apartment is located in Departure Bay, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, and is in a rural area and on the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

Departure Bay Beach - 5 min walk
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 4 min drive
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
Vancouver Island University - 11 min drive
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Drip Coffee | Social - 7 min walk
Off the Hook - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Steps to the Beach, Ocean/front, Luxury/ 2 br balcony view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Steps to the Beach, Ocean/front, Luxury/ 2 br balcony view ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Steps to the Beach, Ocean/front, Luxury/ 2 br balcony view ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Steps to the Beach, Ocean/front, Luxury/ 2 br balcony view located?

Located in Departure Bay, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Departure Bay Beach and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Beach Estates Park and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

13 April 2024

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

My daughters' stay at Randall House

The second floor apartment is a very generous size. There is a great view of Departure Bay from one of the bedrooms . It is nicely furnished including a well equipped kitchen. The beds are very comfortable . The location is right on Departure Bay on a long beach .

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

12 April 2024

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

Lovely home and lovely owners

The place was great and an excellent jumping off location for travels around Vancouver Island. Great to fall asleep in the one bedroom hearing the waves.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi K.

31 March 2024

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

Easter with Family

Stayed for 2 nights with my siblings so we could visit our mom. Lovely place and very comfy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Canada

29 October 2023

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

Excellent Stay with the Added Ocean View

This location more than met our expectations. It really is right on the ocean in Departure Bay. The unit is very spacious. The 2 bedrooms are located on opposite sides of the unit. And in between there is a well supplied kitchen, dining area and large living room. It was more space than needed for 2 people so can easily accommodate another couple. There is lots of space! Of the 2 bedrooms, one is located facing the street and the other facing the ocean. The ocean facing bedroom has a amazing balcony with an even more amazing view. You can hear the waves which is the experience we wanted. You can walk the beach to the Drip Coffee in a matter of minutes and Drip Coffee will not disappoint. Taaja was an amazing host who provided a lot of useful information upon making our reservation and even more information when we checked in. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and have conversations. We will definitely come back to this location on our next return to Nanaimo as it was fantastic! Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S., Rochester

8 September 2023

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

Lovely Property

From my initial inquiry to final check out, communication was prompt, thorough and accurate. The space is BIG and very clean. Comfortable bed and everything you need is provided. Close to grocery store, coffee shop, ferry terminal, and right on the bay. Hosts are lovely people, ready with tips and recommendations. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Taaja Kayler

As a former stewardess; model of over 30 years and runway confidence coach teaching women: the walk, the look, and how to own the room, Taaja on a whim, found herself in a "for sale" stunning beach house on Departure Bay. She set sail from West Vancouver, BC, bought the house and is now the vacation rental owner and operator of Randle House By The Sea. An unexpected dream come true! Her absolute love of cooking now offers her guests to taste some inspired breakfast alternatives and some updated oldies but goldies like her!
Having traveled much of the world, Taaja is passionate about the myriad of exciting things to experience see, and do and the natural wonders right at home on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Why they chose this property

My husband loves fishing. As a young family we often made trips to the Island, fishing, camping, touring and just getting away from the city. We would take the kids to our favourite place, Coombs. Huge ice cream cones, country grocery shopping, little stores of all kinds. Coombs fame came from having goats on the roof. The fabulous white dishes i serve my B&B guests from come from there. Fairly new, Cuckoos is without question the best Italian restaurant in western Canada. The famed outdoor terrace looks over a grassy field that plunges below to a little cabin and a few goats eating the greenery. Near Nanaimo is some great mushroom foraging. Mahle House will surely have a wild mushroom entree. A renowned restaurant, a short distance in the country is The Crow and Gate, an original English Pub with huge roaring real fire places loved by all our guests. We are so pleased we made so many, many little trips here with our children I never believed that I, a city girl would actually move to the Island, but I have never looked back. There is so much to do here and having moved from West Vancouver, I find I can go anywhere and be in the country, go on my bicycle to a local farm tucked in the city where I can pick up a dozen eggs or a fresh home grown chicken. The farmers markets are plentiful, all organic food.
Other than Victoria, Naniamo is the cultural central of Vancouver Island.

What makes this property unique

It was not hard to fall in love with this beautiful home. From the moment I stepped through the ivy arched entrance into a charming landscaped inner courtyard, themed in blossoms of pink, white and fuchsia, I was struck with its beauty. A Japanese maple spills over a cozy worn sitting bench. A bird bath and feeders with chickadees twittering about. This is an English Tudor style home with leaded glass windows, but built only 19 years ago facing the Salish Sea. Because Departure Bay is the MOST TEMPERATE area in all of Canada, I could see why this was a winter haven for the First Nations/Indigenous peoples and why they would spend their winters here on Departure Bay before moving on in the spring. Stories abound, and it is my desire to read, hear stories from some of the locals, and find out more about this area and its original inhabitants. Moving along the side of the house towards the ocean, I passed by an outdoor shower. Being a long distance swimmer, that was a wonderful surprise. I again was struck by the beauty of my new surroundings as I approached the front.....the breathtaking view of the Pacific ocean stretched out in front of me. Off in the short distance is Jessie Island and further beyond that Snake Island and beyond, the mountains of Garibaldi and Whistler. New Castle Island is across the bay and cradled in the dock was a BC ferry. I love them, they come and go ever so softly. We call them floating cupcakes, they gleam in the sun. On any given day you can get a completely different photograph of the ocean, sky and scenery. Every color of the rainbow and many different tones and feelings. Just far enough away and close enough to walk is Drip Social, a new coffee shop. You can swim to the barrel and back, a good exercise. There are 6 Adirondack chairs with foot stools, umbrellas, eating areas and a grassy area to take a nap or watch "National Geographic" unfold alive with nature. WINTER ESCAPE!! long term rates available

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