In the Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with fireplace.

Nanaimo, British Columbia
$154 avg/night
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Sleep 4

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Freshly renovated by master craftsman. Elegant 2 bedroom 900 square foot suite in the lower level of house. 8 foot ceilings. King-size bed in one bedroom and Queen-size bed in other bedroom. One full bathroom with tub and shower. Lots of hot water. Walking distance to fabulous restaurants, pubs, cafés, vintage and boutique shopping. 8 minute drive to float planes. 5 minute drive to VIU. 15 minute drive to ferries, hospital, airport. 1.4 km to Hullo ferry. Several parks nearby, some with seasonal waterfalls. Free off-street parking and three steps down to suite entry. Private gated patio is a perfect space to chill. Suite is cozy in winter, cool in summer. Heated tile bathroom floors with shower and oversized tub. Washer and dryer within suite. A complete kitchen with dining table that seats 4. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, dishes and cookware. Kicking Horse Coffee, Silkroad Tea, cream, and sugar provided gratis for your enjoyment. Oak floors throughout. Comfortable Scandinavian furniture in living room. Original local art. A fresh and clean environment. A central place to stay within the city. Nanaimo is well situated on the island from which to take day trips.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Composting Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Unit Size: 900 Sq Ft (84 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces 3 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Frank M.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    Lovely place - comfortable and cozy with many thoughtful touches. Great beds, full kitchen, nice living room. So convenient to places to shop and eat. Wonderful neighborhood. Highly recommend!

  • Mia G.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    An outstanding place in the heart of the city!

  • Chelsey L.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    The suite was beautiful and homey. The fireplace was so warm and cosy. Maureen and Phil paid great attention to creature comforts and details. The location was walking distance to groceries, downtown shops and restaurants, and the Old City. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Maureen went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you Maureen!

  • Karen P.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2026

    Stayed Feb 25, 2026

    Phil and Maureen are exceptional hosts and their garden suite is exquisite! Not only does it have everything you need for a pleasant stay, but the interior design and furnishings are very high-end and artistic. Every last detail has been carefully considered, I thoroughly enjoyed the hosts as well as the amenities and look forward to visiting again.

  • Leigh O.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    Maureen and Phil were such gracious hosts. We loved their cozy and clean suite. It was beautifully decorated and the sheets were so comfy I had to look up the brand to get myself a pair! Maureen provided great recommendations and delicious treats during our stay. The location was great to walk down to the waterfront and explore the old city quarter. Would highly recommend and would look forward to coming back if we're in town again.

  • Jennifer Z.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Our host was absolutely wonderful! The suite was absolutely perfect! Cozy, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed and more!!

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Perfect location for us, clean, roomy, and very nice!

  • Carolyn S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    We stayed at this beautiful rental for 10 days. The entire stay was perfect. The unit is spotless, well equipped and very comfortable. The gas fireplace in the livingroom is such a lovely feature. The patio area is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee and an evening cocktail. The hosts are

  • Denise M.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    What a beautiful space; indoor and out. The hosts are so easy to work with and very thoughtful. Put it all together and you have the perfect combination for a wonderful stay in Nanaimo.

  • Regine G.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    A beautiful and lovely apartment, cosy and thoughtful arranged, with art and a nice outdoor space looking in the garden. Maureen and Phil are the perfect hosts, spoiling every guest with baked goods and nice little chats, giving great advice where to go for dinner or walks. We would love to come back again and enjoy another amazing vacation .

  • Paige N.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    We were in town for a short professional conference. We were impressed with the level of care and consideration evident throughout the suite, from the artwork to the extra blankets and beautiful plantings outside. I would definitely stay here again for a future trip to Nanaimo.

  • Colleen B.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Clean, relaxing, and just perfect. Location is prime for what we were doing, host recommendations were spot on! Beautiful property. Very well thought out. Care and details on point.

  • Neil S.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Very nice property. Very clean, newly renovated. The beds are comfortable. Really enjoyed the fireplace and the patio. Maureen and Phil were great hosts and we loved the baked goods.

  • Elaina M.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    This was an excellent VRBO! Clean, well designed and the hosting was superb - hands down, best weekend rental for our son’s hockey tournament!

  • Caroline E.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Jan 29, 2025

    This is a beautiful and clean suite. Wonderful hospitality and fresh baking each morning.

  • Tara B.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Maureen and Phil are very friendly hosts. They live above this rental, so if there are any issues they can fix them incredibly quickly. Maureen went out of her way to make us feel welcome and make sure that we enjoyed our stay. We also loved that we could easily walk to the downtown area and the Old Quarter. We only drove anywhere when we were visiting places outside of Nanaimo. Thanks for a great stay!

  • Debbie B.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 13, 2024

    The pictures don't do the suite justice! It's calm and beautiful with a fully stocked kitchen. The soaker tub is lovely especially with Maureen's natural and fragrant extras. The delicious baked treats were so yummy and thoughtful. Maureen is a delight to stay with and is very easy to communicate with. We look forward to future stays.

  • Christian H.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Close to seaside, shopping, family. Super clean, welcomed with home made bread and butter, and great cookies.

  • Sara V.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Maureen and Phil were exceptional hosts and their suite was absolutely top notch. The photos don't do it justice! Not only was it extremely clean, it was beautifully furnished with quality items. From high thread-count Gluckstein Home sheets to gorgeous living room furniture and beautiful finishings. Everything was high quality. Even the doorknobs. I stayed there with my best friend for a girls' getaway and we felt very well cared for! The deep soaker tub, stocked with Maureen's incredible homemade products, was a huge bonus. Plus, all the small touches really added up -- small bags filled with fresh herbs in the drawers and closets, beautiful blankets and throw pillows, and an amazing assortment of books and games. Not to mention the Silk Road teas and yummy coffee. Plus, the location is great for exploring downtown Nanaimo. We walked to an amazing restaurant for dinner one night. And one night, we made dinner in the gorgeous kitchen, stocked with everything we needed. Maureen somehow knew when to give us our space and when to surprise us with goodies, like freshly baked macaroons and cherry tomatoes from her garden. And she baked us the best plum (from her plum trees) crisp I've ever had. We will definitely stay with Maureen and Phil again!

  • James D.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Our VRBO Unit and Host could not have been more accommodating. Very well appointed, newly remodeled, exquisitely furnished and decorated unit. Most comfortable living room and bedrooms. Super kitchen and bathroom. Inviting patio. Easy walk to many sites and terrific restaurants. Wonderful communications with, and suggestions from, our Outstanding Host. We will be back!

  • Judith L.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    This B&B has everything you need for a long or short term stay. The bedrooms are at the back of the house so you can get a good night sleep on fine linens. If you like to walk you can pick up something to eat and drink in the area with plenty of gluten free options.

  • Meghan P.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    What a lovely rental! We felt right at home. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom had lots of room. No problem with getting hot water. Loved the outside space with the water fountain.

  • Andrew m.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Can’t say enough good things about our stay at Maureen and Phil’s place. Communication before and during our visit was very prompt. Check in procedure was very simple. The accommodation was very clean and a great location to downtown Nanaimo. Maureen went above and beyond during our visit. She gave us a quick orientation when we arrived. Made cookies and loaves for us and even drove us to the ferry terminal when our flights got messed up. When we come back to Nanaimo we will definitely stay here again. Thank you Maureen and Phil! !

  • dayna r.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    This property was spotlessly clean. It is a large and comfortable space decorated very nicely. It had a cute, private outdoor patio looking at the garden with a great balance of sun and shade. The beds were very very comfortable. It was simply but sufficiently stocked. It was easy to walk to downtown and the ocean front. The hosts were great. Maureen also treated us to some amazing baking! We look forward to returning.

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Had a lovely stay. Accommodation is clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would return again and recommend to friends.

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