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Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach

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A covered patio area with a pergola, stone steps, and a garden with potted plants and shrubs.
A well-maintained lawn with a stop sign and street signs in the background.
A covered patio with two wicker chairs and a small table, surrounded by a blue and white striped rug.
Living area
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned backsplash.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Departure Bay Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Place, Departure Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugarloaf Mountain Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach

Your home for holidays. Spacious, family-friendly vacation getaway, 900 meters from the Departure Bay beach, 4.2 kilometers from the Departure Bay Ferry terminal. Located In a quiet and serene neighborhood with plenty of trails nearby.
It is 200 meters from Linley Valley 6, Linley valley trail loop. Linley Valley is a 145-acre greenspace with a network of misty trails and a serene beauty. It is very lush and full of deer, with some lakes, and creeks, wooden bridges, and high ridgelines.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 5031134, PM326690456
Property # 9756402
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Departure Bay, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ready for a night out? Consider Vancouver Island Conference Centre and The Port Theatre. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sugarloaf Mountain Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Huong Lan Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach?

As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach on 9 October 2026 start from NZ$528, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious self contained one bedroom suite near departure bay beach located?

Located in Departure Bay, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Departure Bay Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park and Eagle View Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location and nice and quit. Had no issues and everything was great! Very clean and everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
Wondeful guest. Left the unit spotless and organized. We would definitely recommend them to other host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property in good place to stay everything was in order and worked well about the only negative thing I’d have to say is the kitchen could use a prep table counter space is a little cramped. Otherwise everything was excellent thank you to the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place! Fit our needs perfectly! Proximity to Departure Bay and great hiking trails a huge plus! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Great guest. Quiet, clean and followed all the house rules. We would definitely host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The suite was lovely and comfortable, the hosts very kindly left us a Christmas card and a bottle of wine! We had a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Excellent guest. Good communication. Left the unit in clean and good condition. We would definitely host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice hosts. The accommodations were exactly as posted. Great location good walks, close walk to water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2026
Excellent guest. They left the unit in clean condition everything was arranged back . We would definitely recommend them to other host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Clean, quiet and fairly easy to find. I would stay here again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Great guest. Left the unit very clean and tidy. I would definitely host her again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was responsive to any other of our. The kitchen had the best stock of supplies I have ever seen. Lots of Re
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vrbo! Very spacious, clean. In a great neighborhood, the owner went above and beyond for everything you could ever want for a short or long stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Great guest. Left the unit very clean and tidy. I will definitely recommend them and would definitely host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Great place! Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Just down the street from Neck Point Park, a must see trail park. In a quiet neighborhood with big windows. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Great guest. Left the unit clean. I would definitely host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Akash's place for a month. This is great value for what we paid. First is the excellent location. It's a brief walk to one of Nanaimo's true beach areas of Departure Bay. Across the beach is a park that has pickleball courts and playground equipment for the kids including cooling fountains. Nearby Sugarloaf Mountain park is a fairly easy hike up 100 concrete steps affording a spectacular view of the Nanaimo City coastline. Great picture-taking opportunity. Also, numerous established hiking trails through the trees which we were pleased to keep an eye on numerous native deer. The unit is very well equipped with kitchen accessories, nicely decorated to feel homey and the hosts live upstairs and are very respectful and helpful. Being a bottom level there of course are times you hear footsteps and may encounter the occassional spider. I did sporadically experience buffering on the wifi. With all considering though, I would highly recommend this rental based on the value I've mentioned above.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
Great guests! It was a pleasure hosting them. They left my house in a very good and clean condition. We Would definitely recommend them to other host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, sorry not to have more time, there are some awesome walking tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
John and Flora are awesome guests, they kept the space tidy. Would love to welcome them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is always available, very friendly.There are many options nearby to have a nice day:walking, swimming, visit downtown and many parks.The location is very quiet. There are 2 nice decks you can relax on or have a cup of coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Great guest very friendly. Followed all the house rules. The unit was left very clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend and would definitely welcome then again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

We had a lovely stay here. Relaxing and comfortable. Came with everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
Glad you liked your stay. We would definitely love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Depature Bay

The hosts are amazing. They have thought of all the little extras and they are so kind! We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Yvonne and her husband were very good guest. They left the unit very clean and followed all the house rules. We would definitely host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Very well located. Nice and clean. Well equipped. Pleasant hists
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
Excellent guest. Left the house very clean. Followed all the rules. I would definitely recommend them to other host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful area near the ocean. Very clean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
We needed a place while renovating our bathroom and this property had everything necessary for a comfortable stay while we had to be away from home. Thank you, Akash for also being able to extend our stay for 2 days at the last minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home with art and the feeling you are home!

This home had every anyone could need. Everything smelled fresh and clean! The surrounding area was so beautiful with nature!! Love, my stay at this house!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you Henry.Appreciate the review.it was pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes everything was just fine no problems at all
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

See the bro

Stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Excellent guest, left the unit very clean. Very respectful of the house rules, quiet clean. I would definitely host them again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice clean and quiet base camp

We had a very pleasant stay at this property in May 2023. It was very clean and well equipped. Akash was very pleasant and helpful when we had a minor problem dealing with the front door lock. This is a very nice area with Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point parks a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Arrived to find a deer on the lawn next door and also saw several rabbits. Quiet location close to Departure Bay. Unit had everything we needed, including washer/dryer and was dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely, peaceful place to stay in Nanaimo

I had to find an alternative to staying with relatives in Nanaimo and I found this gem in the `Sherwood Forest' neighborhood, which is centrally located in the city but feels like you are miles away from everything. The place was clean, the bed was excellent and the host was friendly, responsive and a great host! I would definitely come again and recommend to others looking for a quiet, safe and enjoyable stay in Nanaimo. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
It was a pleasure hosting Dan. Very easy to communicate and left the unit very clean and organized. I would gladly host Dan again. I would also recommend him to any host.

About the host

Hosted by Akash Kumar Munshi

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Hi,

I am Akash, My wife and I recently brought this property and moved to Nanaimo from the lower mainland.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful property in a quite neighborhood, surrounded by network of misty trails and serene natural beauty. The surroundings is very lush and full of deer and wildlife.

What makes this property unique

The property is centrally located and is close to Departure bay beach good for swimming, beachcombing, and sightseeing, The beach is also a launch site for kayakers looking to explore the coastline. There are islands along the coastline worth exploring, like the Newcastle, Gabriola and Protection Islands. Across the street from the beach are some shops serving coffee, ice cream, and other goodies. There is also a gas station and liquor shop .

Also, the property is 200 meters from Linley Valley 6 part of the, Linley valley trail loop (8.1 km). Linley Valley, located north of Nanaimo, is a 145-acre greenspace with a network of misty trails and a serene natural beauty. It is very lush and full of deer, with some lakes, ponds, and creeks, wooden bridges, and high ridgelines.

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