House in Nanaimo, BC

Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants

Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants

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open concept kitchen overlooking the living room with fireplace
photo of the suite lit up at night, you can see the big trees in the background
Little seating area outside your front door
Eat in sun porch overlooking the garden
lots of counter space for cooking while you look out over the garden

Overview of Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Check out the area

Nanaimo, BC
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal10 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely little well appointed suite close to downtown, parks and restaurants

To avoid any confusion while you are navigating the VRBO site the rate is usually shown in USD, unless there is a capital C beside the rate which indicates CDN dollars.

Our vacation rental is in our primary home, which means we are approved to keep offering our vacation rental after the new rules are in place in May of 2024. We have always operated 100% legally and will continue to do so.
Our property is a spacious 3.5 acre parcel with lots of gorgeous trees and outdoor space right in the middle of the city. We have a lovely roomy, newly renovated one bedroom suite that sleeps 4 in a quiet, residential area of Nanaimo. Great for couples on a get away, as well as families. Space for all to spread out to stay and play with board games, sit by the fire in the living room or in the eat in sun porch and the generous outdoor areas. There are two new beds in the spacious bedroom, one is a full/queen and the other is a California kind size, as well as a very comfortable queen sofa bed in the den. All the sleeping areas have black out motorized blinds to help you rest. Hotel quality mattresses, linens and well appointed kitchen and bathroom with gorgeous granite counters and large shower with built in seat to help you feel at home and enjoy your stay. There is a new salt water communal in-ground outdoor sports pool redone this year available in the summer season with a very large concrete deck area surrounding it with a fire pit. Just yourselves and occasionally the owners will take a cooling dip. The suite also includes a full laundry room with folding counter and brand new washer and dryer. This is truly a property you can choose to stay in at, cook your meals in the generous kitchen and relax with mother nature surrounding you. It is just a 5 minute drive to ocean-side parks, great restaurants and unique local shops to explore. Nanaimo is a small city located mid way on amazing Vancouver Island, home to many beautiful ocean side parks, great hiking on Mount Benson and lots of green space to explore and enjoy. Please contact us if you are travelling with a pet, we do allow well behaved pets and can talk to you about your pets needs while you stay with us.

Property manager

Joy Sarauer
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are subject to approval, please contact

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It is expected you will pay for any damage done by yourselves to the property during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, this vacation home is on a lake. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Traveling with kids? Consider Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive
  • Nanaimo Museum - 5 min drive
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
  • Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Jalapenos Mexican Food - 5 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little space
This cute suite was in the perfect location for us! It had a well stocked kitchen with everything we needed, to a "spa like" shower! Lots of space for us. Joy and Chris were awesome hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Evie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best spot in Nanaimo!
This home was the perfect set up for our family of 4. Joy and her family were beyond welcoming and accommodating. Recommend this hidden gem 100% and hope to stay again on our next visit.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kendra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
We were in Nanaimo for a sports competition, so this location was excellent for that as well as a close drive to food stores. The suite is indeed well appointed, organized, and very comfortable. We appreciated how restful it was, and our kids loved cooling off in the pool. Joy was an excellent communicator, helping make our trip easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the Bird’s Nest
We had wonderful stay at this property. Joy was lovely and accommodating and the pool was a big hit. It was a great home base to explore the area and we’d happily stay here again. We will be recommending this spot to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Chris W., Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Really Great Property to Stay
We chose this property as it was highly reviewed and had everything one would want or need for a great stay. This property and the hosts Joy and Chris did not disappoint in any way. Our family spent a week here and the property was spacious. The beds very comfortable and the overall property was clean and amply stocked with everything you would need. The hosts were most responsive and attentive to any needs or questions we had. Would highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joy Sarauer

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We are long time residents of Nanaimo having lived on this 3.5 acre property since 1991 and love the ease of access to outdoor spaces, the ferry and airports. Great restaurants and shopping abound - it really is a great little city to explore!
We bought when the area was quite rural but even though the neighborhood has built up around us it still has a very small neighborly feel, there is even a wonderful market garden a two minute walk down the road from us. They operate late spring to late summer, great produce and very wonderful people.

Why they chose this property

We are really close to downtown Nanaimo and the waterfront and only a couple of minutes by car to the island highway if you want to day trip south or north on the island. Location is close to grocery stores as well if you want to make your meals at your home away from home. If you do like to cook your meals just let us know what your favorites are, we can steer you to a really great bakery, meat shop, seafood, produce - whatever your passion is, these are all very close by. It's very quiet here with blackout motorized hotel style shades and custom drapes so you can nest and rest!

What makes this property unique

The seasonal summer pool is open and ready for some fun from June - September
This is a sports pool, 5 feet deep so no diving allowed. But lots of area for swimming and relaxing for all. We've completely redone the pool and surrounding gardens this year, they look spectacular!

Enjoy!

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