10/10 Excellent
Leanne N.
27 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Leanne N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Apartment
Oceanfront Gorgeous 2br Getaway in Departure Bay - 3 Steps to the Beach!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 397.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Nanaimo, BC
- Departure Bay Beach7 min walk
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital3 min drive
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal4 min drive
- Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)7 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
Oceanfront Gorgeous 2br Getaway in Departure Bay - 3 Steps to the Beach!
Winter rates available 40% DISCOUNT!!!
Escape to tranquility, a luxurious beachfront home nestled in the serene beauty of Departure Bay. Our very Large! 2 br suite with balcony ocean views offers 1050 sq ft of comfort and privacy, perfect for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Start your day with breathtaking morning sunrises and the soothing sound of gentle waves. Take leisurely strolls along the beach as you watch the sunset over Newcastle Island. Relax and watch BC ferries come and go, framed by the stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains and twinkling city lights.
Our modern and spacious 2-bedroom suite boasts stunning ocean views from the balcony of the master bedroom, perfect for sipping coffee or tea in the morning.
Enjoy all the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchenette, 4-person dining area, 4 piece bath, and a spacious living room with 42" high-definition TV for cozy movie nights, Plus the convenience of your own private entrance, secure wireless internet, and small private office space.
Outside, our beachside lawn offers a serene setting with patio and barbecue, beautiful views of the Bay, and easy access to the beach. Indulge in clear ocean waters and enjoy our unique outdoor shower, after a refreshing dip! Walk along the sand flats or unwind in our original Adirondack chairs, immersing yourself in the true essence of "Life on the Beach."
Just down the beach, you'll find "The Drip Cafe", the perfect place to grab your morning beverage of choice, as well as their EXCELLENT breakfast sandwiches and pastries! If you're feeling adventurous, you can venture out further to Nanaimo's beautiful surrounding lakes and oceanside parks, such as Westwood Lake, Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point Park, just minutes from Randle House.
Location & Area:
We are conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and 3 minutes from Brooks Landing where you'll find grocery, liquor stores, bank, and local shops.
Nanaimo is the cultural hub of Central Vancouver Island, offering endless opportunities for exploration, from parks and hiking trails, to charming sea-side beach towns, and the southern Gulf Islands. It's the first stop and a perfect home base from which to venture further to Victoria, Tofino, and the Wild Pacific West Coast Trail, before returning home to your tranquil oasis.
Join us at Randle House by the Sea, your home away from home as you explore all that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Please send us a booking inquiry, and we look forward to hearing from you! :)
Long term winter guests will have a fee reduction,
Kind regards,
Taaja
Escape to tranquility, a luxurious beachfront home nestled in the serene beauty of Departure Bay. Our very Large! 2 br suite with balcony ocean views offers 1050 sq ft of comfort and privacy, perfect for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Start your day with breathtaking morning sunrises and the soothing sound of gentle waves. Take leisurely strolls along the beach as you watch the sunset over Newcastle Island. Relax and watch BC ferries come and go, framed by the stunning backdrop of snow-covered mountains and twinkling city lights.
Our modern and spacious 2-bedroom suite boasts stunning ocean views from the balcony of the master bedroom, perfect for sipping coffee or tea in the morning.
Enjoy all the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchenette, 4-person dining area, 4 piece bath, and a spacious living room with 42" high-definition TV for cozy movie nights, Plus the convenience of your own private entrance, secure wireless internet, and small private office space.
Outside, our beachside lawn offers a serene setting with patio and barbecue, beautiful views of the Bay, and easy access to the beach. Indulge in clear ocean waters and enjoy our unique outdoor shower, after a refreshing dip! Walk along the sand flats or unwind in our original Adirondack chairs, immersing yourself in the true essence of "Life on the Beach."
Just down the beach, you'll find "The Drip Cafe", the perfect place to grab your morning beverage of choice, as well as their EXCELLENT breakfast sandwiches and pastries! If you're feeling adventurous, you can venture out further to Nanaimo's beautiful surrounding lakes and oceanside parks, such as Westwood Lake, Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point Park, just minutes from Randle House.
Location & Area:
We are conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and 3 minutes from Brooks Landing where you'll find grocery, liquor stores, bank, and local shops.
Nanaimo is the cultural hub of Central Vancouver Island, offering endless opportunities for exploration, from parks and hiking trails, to charming sea-side beach towns, and the southern Gulf Islands. It's the first stop and a perfect home base from which to venture further to Victoria, Tofino, and the Wild Pacific West Coast Trail, before returning home to your tranquil oasis.
Join us at Randle House by the Sea, your home away from home as you explore all that Vancouver Island has to offer!
Please send us a booking inquiry, and we look forward to hearing from you! :)
Long term winter guests will have a fee reduction,
Kind regards,
Taaja
Property manager
Taaja Kayler
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
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No events allowed
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No pets allowed
Smoking
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Smoking is not permitted in the house.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Leave the keys on the counter
Open the latch on the door closest to the balcony bedroom before you leave for the cleaning lady.
Remove alll bottles and cans to the respective containers at the street side.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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 H265030273, 5031724
About the area
Nanaimo
Located in Departure Bay, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, this apartment 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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 25.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Smitty's Family Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Off the Hook - 4 min drive
- Tim Hortons - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Diane W.
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just lovely!
Diane W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Krista H.
6 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Krista H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeannell C.
2 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
Jeannell C.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie H.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went to sleep hearing the waves lapping at the shore
Connie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherrie H.
24 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bay views
Sherrie H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leanne T.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Leanne T.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne E.
25 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and lovely owners
Anne E.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy K.
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious with gorgeous view and convenient location.
Tracy K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judi K.
31 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter with Family
Judi K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Kathy T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonja C.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Sonja C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Sarah G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bradley M.
15 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nanaimo Gem
Bradley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne M., Ottawa, Canada
2 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay by the sea
Jeanne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
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19 November 2018
Excellent location. Kind and considerate owners.
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10/10 Excellent
Alan S., Rochester
8 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Maurice D.
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Maurice D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dale W.
28 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only guests this year!
Dale W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Maria J., Vancouver Canada
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and home
Maria J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
sheila t.
24 July 2016
All the creature comforts…
sheila t.
10/10 Excellent
Maggie S.
24 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home and lovely hosts!
Maggie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent
5 July 2015
Oceanside bliss
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Ben K.
15 July 2015
Ideal
Ben K.
10/10 Excellent
Aline P.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and private unit on the water
Aline P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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.
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.
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
Languages:
English
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