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Somewhere Nice! Bright and cozy suite.
Welcome to Somewhere Nice — Your Cozy Retreat in the Heart of Nanaimo Whether you're a couple, solo adventurer, or business traveler, you'll love this bright, cozy, and newly renovated suite surrounded by mountains, beaches, lakes, and everything Nanaimo has to offer. Enjoy the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, with top attractions just minutes away — including Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, local beaches, kayaking spots, grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and the hospital.

The Fiddling Frog Guest Suite
Make your visit to Nanaimo un-frog-ettable with a relaxing recharge at the Fiddling Frog Guest Suite. Nestled between the calming eaves of Linley Valley and the beautiful expanse of Georgia Strait, your private pad is the ideal location for a cozy getaway or peaceful work retreat. Enjoy a stunning sunrise from your ocean view patio or one of the nearby beaches. Or stretch out on our luxury king size bed and enjoy a rainy day in. Comfort and relaxation are here already - the rest is up to you!

Private 2 bedroom Licensed Oceanview Quiet Oasis
Private 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge area & kitchenette. Large windows face ocean, mountain, and garden views. Laundry facilities. Hosts are in separate part of same house. Shared driveway and backyard. Clean, comfortable, and appealing. Queen bed in each bedroom, sitting sofas in your lounge area. Larger bedroom also has fold out with double mattress. Central Vancouver Island, near shopping, beaches, walking trails. Lovely quiet backyard. No pets. No smoking or vaping on property.

Comfy modern , quiet , Suite Centrally Located.
This updated suite is centrally located just walking distance to BC Ferries Departure Bay, Terminal and Brooks Landing Shopping Centres. Bedroom with Queen Bed, Comfy Chair & Roku TV featuring Netflix and all the TV apps. Bathroom has a walk in shower. Quiet desk area for work, study or reading. Kitchenette featuring microwave, , kettle, french press, fridge, blender with a small bench table for dining. 5 minute walk to waterfront restaurants and ferry.. 1 .2km walk to the hospital.

Benson View Micro Studio - Private Door and Bath
A licensed clean cozy convenient micro studio + private bathroom and entrance - easy self check-in, free parking, full-sized bed (54" x 75", fits a solo or slim duo), near downtown, VIU, schools, hospital, sports arenas, ferries, 4 bus routes nearby, embraced by beautiful parks and trails, pretty mountain view. drive 5 mins or walk 20 mins to downtown/waterfront/VIU, drive 10 mins to Departure Bay. Tip: book multiple nights to save on cleaning, as it is charged once per booking.

Oceanfront Home - 1bdr Suite is a separate space.
South facing, sheltered from most of the wind, walk-on oceanfront in the city! Large deck, Solarium, Hot-tub, Kayaks and stunning views (Brandon Islands, Newcastle Island Provincial Park, Birds, Seals, Otters, Boats, Fisheries Canada docks). Swim, Paddle board, Kayak, Beach comb, Picnic or just relax - beside the salt water and a patch of old forest. Nanaimo is centrally located, permitting day trips to Vancover, Victoria and even Tofino. Luke (myself) reside in the suite.

Ocean View Suite on Dewar Rd
Our suite is a stunning, newly built one-bedroom retreat, featuring a 9’ ceiling and a generous 810 SF space. It features a 58" smart TV, and a fully equipped kitchen, ensuring a high-quality lifestyle during your travels. Revel in the breathtaking sunrise and sunset from your private balcony, with a magnificent view of the ocean and mountains across the Georgia Strait. Conveniently located, our suite is an ideal base to discover Vancouver Island’s allure.

Relm Cottage - quiet beach on a secluded bay
Permit issued from the Islands Trust for this listing for short term vacation rentals. Provincial registration number obtained and valid. Lovely three bedroom cottage on the ocean with private beach access. Sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms. Fully fenced side yard, dogs negotiable. Lovely deck facing the ocean - enjoy your morning coffee and evening drink while watching otters, sea lions and whales! We can be reached by email or text message.

Nanaimo's best waterfront! 2 bedroom , 2 bath
This unique old south facing waterfront multilevel house has the best view and the best waterfront access on the most prestigious street in Nanaimo. Lots of parking. The AirBnB space is available for 4 adults plus children. Everything you need including kayaks and bicycles! Sometimes you can get free boat rides with the owner. You will see many photo opportunities in Departure Bay all day long. Please search "TokyoBrian" for more info.

Harbourview Carriage House
Private 1 bedroom carriage house with small view of the ocean (in the summer trees in the park block most of the view) and Chinese Garden. Steps away from harbourfront walkway to downtown. Has full kitchen, washer/dryer, TV (no cable, Netflix etc.), WiFi and electric fireplace. In the summer air conditioner available in the living room. Off street parking and private entrance. A laptop friendly workspace in the living room.

The Hideout
We have updated The Hideout and look forward to welcoming the world back at the end of summer 2025!! The Hideout grew from a vision we had when we moved to the Coast in 2020. With the desire to share our dream of living amongst the trees, tucked away from the world, The Hideout was created. Wrapped in hand milled cedar, fir and hemlock this space was designed to remind us to slow down, breathe deep and take it all in.

The Ocean at your Door - Cozy Waterfront Cottage
Step back in time with a beachfront stay at our newly renovated historic property on the Sunshine Coast. Grantham House was once a bustling community hub as the local post office and general store, and beginning in the 1920's, a favoured summer stop of the Union Steamships Company. This unique property offers a serene, private escape with breathtaking views of Keats Island and direct oceanfront access.
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