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Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Place, Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478

Executive suite for adults and families, stays cool all summer, warm in winter, comfy lounge area with TV & fireplace, full kitchen with a table for lovely family dinners, large bedrooms/comfy beds, remote work space, great Wi-Fi, private deck with BBQ/distant water view, amenities such as shopping and eating out are nearby, and 8 walking beaches are nearby. (plus Parksville white sand beach). Week and month stays welcome (washer/dryer available for longer stays). Besides being perfect for working from home, our suite is also central and accessible for skiing, surfing and sightseeing.

Within walking distance there are grocery stores (Quality Foods, Thrifty’s, Fairways)…Superstore and Save-On are a few minutes drive. Many places to eat out right in the neighborhood (Longwood Pub/Restaurant, Cactus Club, Korean food all within walking distance), with a lovely artisan bakery, Bodhi’s Bakery within walking. Woodgrove Mall is about a 15 minute walk. Whale watching and fishing charters are easy to access from here as well.

You and your family will find our suite to be a very cozy inviting space.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Private gated deck-great for kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No lighted candles please (only battery powered:)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number H042433023, 5031478

About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Brechin Lanes, or check out an event or a game at Frank Crane Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Long Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Oceanview Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bayshore Park Beach Access - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bodhi's Artisan Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Haru - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Explore Nanaimo and Vancouver Island from our central location. B.L.# 5031478 located?

This family-friendly Nanaimo holiday home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Woodgrove Shopping Centre, Long Lake and Westdale-Leslie Park. Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park and Bayshore Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin V., Montreal, Canada

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

Great place to stay while in Nanaimo

We had a great time at this appartement and would return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! Christine was terrific, so welcoming! All the amenities needed for our weeks stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellaine C.

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

Lovely home and host

Very pleasant stay, nice neighbourhood and accomodating host. Will stay here again if I visit Nanaimo again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an exceptionally wonderful stay with Christine. The apartment is very well equipped and clean. The hostess was super friendly. She offered helpful excursion tips.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heike Z.

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

A wonderful stay with a heartwarming host

Great stay, we got advise for the best places to stay and could directly adress the host
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LD F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, communication was good. Beds were cozy and kitchen is very well stocked. I especially appreciated the deck with table and chairs and the binder with information that was left for us. We will 100% be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Wonderful stay

Thank you for the wonderful stay. We really enjoyed you home. It was clean, comfortable and the attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

wonderful stay

Suite was well appointed, clean and welcoming. Host were the best
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Great stay, clean and cozy

Chris was an excellent host, she gave us some fantastic suggestions for dinner and places to visit. The apartment was cozy, clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niloofar P.

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

Amazing

Super friendly host, very clean accommodation, had everything we needed, quiet neighborhood and close to everything. Will stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quang N., Houston

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

Beautiful place/view! Best host!

It’s a lovely place, very clean, fully equipped, and Christine is the best host! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Man Yeung T.

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

Great stay

Great communication and great service. Clean close to most attractions in nainamo! Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen g.

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

Amazing

Had a lovely stay. Chris is a very welcoming and helpful host who is available if you need her. The accommodation is really comfortable and clean. The location is great too near some lovely beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly s.

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

Recommended

Beautiful location perfect host, very friendly dog :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu B.

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

Nice quiet place to explore Nanaimo

Easy check in Host was really helpful in meeting our needs Well equiped
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mira H., Vancouver, BC

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

Convenient and clean

Great communication with the host and flexible with our late arrival on a late ferry. Very clean and perfect for accommodating our extra guests for a family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandro W., St. Gallen, Switzerland

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

Great Nanaimo Getaway

The place is located in a quiet residential area, but beaches and coastal walks are still nearby and driving into town is quick and easy. Spacious and clean place. Great host who gave us tips for trips and offered us some fresh sockeye upon arrival. Delicious!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexa H.

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

Lovely experience

This stay was perfect for a few nights in Nanaimo. The property was clean, booking was easy and the little personalized touches added to the experience. Location was perfectly central, made for an easy day trip up to Parksville and Nanoose bay, and very quick into downtown Nanaimo. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda R.

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

Family visit with elderly relative

Our stay in Nanaimo at Christine's home was lovely; the space was perfect for our needs and gave us a home away from home while we visited our step-mom/Nana who had just turned 96. The space was clean and spacious, and Christine went above and beyond to help us accommodate a small child. The bonus for us was that it was located very close to our elderly relative's home, so we could go back and forth easily. We will definitely look this Vrbo up the next time we visit Nanaim.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed our week stay so much! Clean and modern place and well appointed! Had everything we needed in the kitchen and bathroom. Terrific location, a nice quiet street, even saw deer on a couple of mornings that the kids loved! It truly felt like a home away from home! Christine was the perfect hostess, friendly and with lots of tips on what we could do in the area. We can't recommend this VRBO enough! Thank you Christine!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Great place, great hosts, great location!

We had an amazing stay at the getaway - it was extremely comfortable, in a quiet neighbourhood but really close to good beaches (like Parksville and Neck Point), and many amenities (grocery, nice bakery, parks, restaurants etc). Christine went out of her way to make us feel welcome and answer questions and help us with anything we needed. Thank you so much for opening your home to us, baking us bread :) and welcoming us to the Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candis W.

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

Delightful deck - ocean view in the distance

We enjoyed many meals out on the deck with a far off view of the ocean, and magnificent sunsets 2 nights! The terraced flowers at the back of the deck, attracted hummingbirds for our entertainment. Layout inside was excellent, kitchen well equipped, and most importantly, the mattresses were extremely comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Great Family Stop

Our 5 Star stay began at time of booking where the hosts reached out right away assuring us of our reservation. The check in was seamless and the suite was cozy and met our needs perfectly. Nicely located on a quiet neighbourhood cul de sac and was walking distance to groceries, liquor store, restaurants and a pub. Our hosts were amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lelia P.

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

Awesome stay

The place, location, host were wonderful. We enjoyed very much knowing the host. Christine was very sweet and gave us a lot of local hints for places which we enjoyed very much. All the amenities were great and Christine made us a delicious Dutch apple cake. I highly recommend her. We will definitely stay at her place on our next trip. Thank you for your warmth and hosting us. Adelina
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

Nanaimo - a beautiful and friendly city to visit

Accomdation was clean and roomy. Accomodation was the ground floor of the house with a private entrance, and a private deck and BBQ. From the deck there was a view of the ocean and mountains. I did not have a car and got around by public bus which was good. Grocery stores and bus stops were nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christine

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We are a family who have travelled quite a bit ourselves and we know the value of a lovely place to stay, and we know how much we appreciate having great hosts. We enjoy helping our guests have their best adventures while here.

Why they chose this property

We have a lovely, comfy, clean suite, with well provided kitchen for making your family meals to eat either inside or outside on the deck with distant ocean view. There is a lovely lounging living area and very comfy rooms. This is a nice quiet neighborhood with dining and shopping very nearby. There is also a designated work area and great Wi-Fi which other guests have used to work from home while here.

What makes this property unique

Nanaimo is a very central location on Vancouver Island, 2 minutes to highway 19 which goes all over the Island. We have 8 beautiful walking beaches nearby, ability to hire fishing charters, go kayaking, whale watching. Skiing (Mt. Washington) and surfing (Tofino) are both within driving distance.

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