Beautiful Departure Bay area

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

About this house rental

Nestled in Nanaimo, this attractive house for $92 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Lovely, level entry, one bedroom, fully appointed, suite in beautiful Departure Bay. Suite has queen size bed, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. All appliances in excellent condition. The suite has been meticulously maintained and is spotless. Attention to detail is through out, and every step taken to ensure cleaning and disinfecting for your health and safety. View of Departure Bay from patio in lovely back yard complete with water fountain and propane fire pit. A short 5 blocks, 7 min walk to the sandy beach at Departure Bay, picnic area, a new lovely coffee shop right across the street from the beach, as well a liquor store and convenience store. Large grocery store within the mall is approximately 8 min drive away. A 10 minute drive to Departure Bay ferry terminal will take you to Vancouver. 15 minute drive to downtown Nanaimo and take a foot ferry to Protection Island and Dinghy Dock floating pub and enjoy a 2 km walk around Protection Island. Its a 2 hour drive to the capital city of Victoria where you will enjoy an absolutely beautiful city. 45 min drive to Parksville, Qualicum Beach and enjoy the shops/restaurants and beautiful sandy beaches/sunsets, and the extremely popular Coombs Market that is also known for its goats on the roof. Travel the1 hr 15 min drive to Port Alberni where on the way you will pass through and visit the famous Cathedral Grove old growth forest. Once in Port Alberni, you can board the MV Francis Barkley and enjoy a beautiful day on the water as you travel down the gorgeous Alberni Canal to Bamfield, with numerous stops along the way to drop off the freight and mail. This boat carries 140 passengers, has a galley and seating inside if one doesn't want to sit on the outside decks A 3 hour drive to stunning Long Beach, Tofino/Ucluelet where you will enjoy a spectacular day on the gorgeous beaches and be mesmerized by the most incredible sunsets. These are just a few of the many sights to see on Vancouver Island!!! Not to mention the extensive hiking trails, golf courses, Mount Washington ski resort heading north on the island. There is so much to see, visit and enjoy on our beautiful island.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

33.29 miles

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

32.86 miles

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

33.51 miles

Parksville Community Park

16.85 miles

Beautiful Departure Bay area

5.0

Outstanding(80 Reviews)

House in Nanaimo

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

$$$$

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

33.29 miles

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

32.86 miles

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

33.51 miles

Parksville Community Park

16.85 miles

Reviews

5.0/5.0

Outstanding(80 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2023

First of all Sherrie’s place is immaculate! Everything you need - a comfortable home away from home! I LOVE ❤️ her recliners more than my own! I hadn’t seen a friend of mine in 40 yrs I went to school with who I was able to catch up with! Plus a comfy robe to climb into after the day and that recliner (see I mentioned it again!) with a glass of wine 🍷 was very chillaxing! Very quiet gorgeous oasis in the back yard area and a beautiful peek a boo view of the ocean with a lovely breeze and breakfast just makes a wonderful start to your day! Thank you 🙏 Sherrie, for being a fantastic hostess with the mostess Wouldn’t hesitate to return

5.0

Aug 2023

Very clean and organized. Host very respectful and kind. Enjoyed our time both outdoors and in the suite. Host available for any requests. Recommend this beautiful home away from home.

5.0

Aug 2023

Sherrie is a lovely lady that always has a friendly word, is eager to assist and has an amazing garden laid out for all of the guests. Very nice above ground part of the house with large kitchen and ample room for 2 to relax and watch a movie or play a game or 2. The apartment is a 5 min walk away from departure bay and 10 minute drive from all that Nanaimo has to offer, which is a lot!!

5.0

Jun 2023

Everything you want is here. Location wise you are smack dab at the mid point for any other destinations you may opt to travel to. Plus you live in style with a friendly host

5.0

Mar 2023

This accommodation was wonderful in every way. The kitchen had great appliances and everything you need to make anything you could want to make -- even a rolling pin and pie plate to make a pie! It is obvious that the owner has thought very carefully what guests might need for a comfortable and convenient stay. Bed was very comfortable with the softest sheets ever and living room had good television and streaming services as well as comfortable recliner seats. The place was immaculately clean when we arrived. The neighbourhood was safe and quiet. The owner, Sherrie, was very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the Nanaimo area, and highly recommend this lovely place as a "home away from home."

5.0

Oct 2022

Beautiful property! Great location, beautiful back yard, very clean and was perfect for my husband and I. Will definitely be returning!!

5.0

Oct 2022

Very clean, beautifully furnished, fully self-sufficient ground-floor/basement apartment. Large windows with lots of light. Modern appliances, large bathroom, and smart tv with comfortable reclining couch. Beautiful backyard, however as it is shared with the owner who lives upstairs and was always home, we did not use it as we did not want to encroach on their space. Great parking space allocated, and only ~4-5 km from the Departure Bay ferry terminal. Nanaimo is located in a great central area to explore Vancouver Island, and this rental is located in one of the nicest parts of the Nanaimo. Would definitely recommend!

5.0

Oct 2022

The property is immaculate and the grounds are beautiful. We highly recommend this property. Chuck & Jane

5.0

Sep 2022

Sherrie was a super host. Her space is clean and lovely. It is well set up for someone to stay for a long time. I stayed for 5 days and was very comfortable. The location was very good for my workshop that I was attending.

5.0

Sep 2022

The host was very friendly and the place exceeded our expectations. We'd definitely stay there again.

5.0

Sep 2022

The property inside and out was absolutely beautiful and exactly as shown in the pictures! Location was central and close to the beach, kitchen had everything needed to cook with, and the inside of the property was decorated beautifully. Sherrie was a wonderful host and I would stay there again in a heart beat if back in the area. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay Sherrie!

5.0

Sep 2022

we had a great time here. was sad we did not have enough time to enjoy the beautiful backyard. would stay here again was very cose to my family.

5.0

Aug 2022

My wife and I had a great stay. The location was perfect and the accommodations were very clean. Would stay here again if I’m in the area.

5.0

Aug 2022

Super clean. All necessities provided. Friendly, helpful host

5.0

Aug 2022

Enjoyed every minute of our stay and look forward to going back some day.

5.0

Jul 2022

This property is so well setup for staying any length of time! It felt so homey! Would definitely stay here again!

5.0

Jul 2022

Enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and comfortable. Great location.

Enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and comfortable. Great location.

I would give this VRBO a 5 out of 5.

5.0

Jul 2022

Sherrie is an awesome host!!! So helpful and accommodating, always making sure our needs were being met. The suite was excellent, well equipped, with quality appliances, and very clean. We really enjoyed the beautiful back yard and patio area. Such a great, and peaceful outdoor space. We would definitely stay here again . Thanks again Sherrie for all the hard work you do to make this property such a great place to stay. Looking forward to our next visit. Dave and Ginny

5.0

Jul 2022

Nanaimo getaway

Nanaimo getaway

5.0

Jun 2022

Quiet, Clean vacation rental

Quiet, Clean vacation rental

I enjoyed my stay. Nice neighborhood. Beautiful yard. Quiet, clean place

5.0

Jun 2022

A warm and welcoming experience

A warm and welcoming experience

Sherrie was a warm and welcoming host. She was very attentive to our needs and to making our stay a most pleasant experience. The suite was spotless and the one minor issue that arose, she attended to immediately and happily. It is centrally located in the Departure Bay Area which made it very convenient to the ferries. The beautifully-tended garden to which we had access was a calming oasis after a day of walking around town. We would love to stay here again and will recommend it to friends travelling to Nanaimo.

5.0

Jun 2022

We didn't ever want to leave. Thank you Sherrie.

5.0

Jun 2022

We had an awesome stay and Sherrie made us feel so welcome.

We had an awesome stay and Sherrie made us feel so welcome.

We didn't ever want to leave. Thank you Sherrie.

5.0

Jun 2022

The backyard is so beautiful! It is lovely and quiet and the host is just the sweetest!

5.0

Jun 2022

Great hosts!

Great hosts!

The backyard is so beautiful! It is lovely and quiet and the host is just the sweetest!

5.0

May 2022

A home away from home

A home away from home

We had a wonderful stay at your clean, bright, well equipped, quiet, suite. The fire pit is surrounded by a lovely garden with numerous seating areas to enjoy. A nice trail just down the hill takes you down to the bay.

5.0

May 2022

Stayed 7 weeks in spring. Weather was wet so did not bbq or golf. Otherwise enjoyed.

5.0

May 2022

Very clean 1 bedroom suite with everything that you would need. Close to all amenities and the ocean, which was a bonus!! Great host if looking for a 1 bedroom accomodation in Nanaimo!

5.0

May 2022

Great stay

Great stay

Very clean 1 bedroom suite with everything that you would need. Close to all amenities and the ocean, which was a bonus!! Great host if looking for a 1 bedroom accomodation in Nanaimo!

5.0

May 2022

Family visit

Family visit

Stayed 7 weeks in spring. Weather was wet so did not bbq or golf. Otherwise enjoyed.

5.0

Apr 2022

Great communication, flexible owner, location was excellent, and of course sparkling clean.

5.0

Apr 2022

Fantastic host, super clean suite in super quite neighborhood. Add slightly misleading. Stating breakfast food supplied. I believe it may have used to happen years ago. Just hasn't been updated. Would have purchased a few groceries before arriving. But that is not a big deal. We'd surely stay here again. Thank you.

5.0

Mar 2022

Basement suite I Nanaimo

Basement suite I Nanaimo

5.0

Mar 2022

Sherrie was a great host, all we required was in the suite, clean, comfortable, highly recommended.

Sherrie was a great host, all we required was in the suite, clean, comfortable, highly recommended.

Great communication, flexible owner, location was excellent, and of course sparkling clean.

5.0

Mar 2022

Spent 3 nights in Nanaimo and lucked out to find Sherrie's immaculate suite. Wife and I enjoyed our stay; quiet, clean and wonderful retreat.

5.0

Mar 2022

Lovely curated unit blocks from the beach

Lovely curated unit blocks from the beach

Spent 3 nights in Nanaimo and lucked out to find Sherrie's immaculate suite. Wife and I enjoyed our stay; quiet, clean and wonderful retreat.

5.0

Mar 2022

The property felt like home -- so much room and the kitchen was just like new.

5.0

Jan 2022

Fantastic!

5.0

Jan 2022

This is a beautifully appointed and comfortable home. It is very easy to be here!

This is a beautifully appointed and comfortable home. It is very easy to be here!

Fantastic!

5.0

Dec 2021

Beautiful home with helpful host

Beautiful home with helpful host

This home was absolutely beautiful! The host was extremely helpful and I loved that she provided everything you could possibly need in a home. There was WiFi, with Netflix. Be aware that if you're on public transport, as I was, it's difficult to get to places from this location. However, the host was, again, extremely helpful in providing me with information about where to get buses etc and that made all the difference. Also, I don't know what kind of mattress the bed had but it was really comfortable with snuggly sheets. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Nanaimo?

The average price for a rental in Nanaimo is $96 per night. This rental is $4 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Departure Bay area. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Departure Bay area. Enjoy the water!

Is Beautiful Departure Bay area pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Beautiful Departure Bay area?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Map of Nanaimo

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Beautiful Departure Bay area

House in Nanaimo

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About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Beautiful Departure Bay area pet friendly?

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