Vacation Rentals By Owner In Nanaimo, BC

$180.02

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2BR near VIU, Trails & Lake | W/D + Kitchen

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Your home away from home awaits at our Urban Garden Suite! Our legal 2-bedroom retreat, praised by guests, is sparkling clean with every amenity you need: brbr✓ 200+ Mbps WIFIbr✓ Fully-equipped kitchenbr✓ Laundrybr✓ Covered carport parkingbr✓ Legal and LicensedbrbrPerfectly located for travelers and remote workers, with quick access to Nanaimo`s highlights including NRGH, downtown, VIU & Westwood Lake.brbrOur dedication to your comfort shines through—be our next delighted guest!brbrSecure your booking now!brbrDETAILED INFObrHere at Urban Garden Suites, we always try to put ourselves in our guests’ shoes and think... `What would they need to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable ”brbrAs an experienced Superhost and a perennial Guest Favourite, we`ve come up with a LOT of ideas! brbr✓ Free Covered Parking in Carportbr✓ Air-Conditioning in Summerbr✓ Host-Shoveled Driveway in Winterbr✓ Roku Smart TV with Cable Pkg (incl TSN & Crave)br✓ Board & Card Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Books & Magazinesbr✓ Electric Sit/Stand Desk in main bedroom with office chair, keyboard and mousebr✓ Washer & Dryer (shared with host) - includes detergent and dryer sheetsbr✓ Sofa Bed with 4” Memory Foam Mattressbr✓ Beach Towels, Bags & Blanketsbr✓ Cooler Bags with Freezer Packsbr✓ Dogs Welcome (max 2 medium dogs 60 lbs or 27 kg)br✓ Fully Equipped Kitchen with:br ○ Spicesbr ○ Full size Fridge with Freezerbr ○ Full size Stove with Ovenbr ○ Microwave & Toasterbr ○ Blender and Immersion Blenderbr ○ Plastic food storage containersbr ○ Rice cooker/steamerbr ○ Drip Coffee Makerbr ○ Coffee Grinder, French Press, Pour-Over Filterbr ○ Electric Kettlebr ○ Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Teas, Sweetenersbr brHave questions Send us a message or read on...brbrPARKINGbrMere steps to your doorbr✓ Park in the Carport & Drivewaybr✓ Extra free street parking availablebrbrCOOKINGbrThe well-appointed kitchen makes cooking a breeze. br✓ 12 common dried spicesbr✓ Outdoor fresh herb garden for guestsbr✓ Plastic food storage containersbr✓ Egg slicer, garlic press, cheese grater, colander & salad spinner (to name a few)br✓ Rice cooker/steamerbr✓ Blenders - regular and immersionbrbrDININGbrWe have a selection of dishes, cutlery and glasses for a pleasant dining experience.br✓ Glasses - wine, beer & tumblerbr✓ Plastic drinkware for kids or outsidebr✓ Place mats & NapkinsbrbrLIVING ROOMbrPlenty of seating and activities for you to rest and relax.br✓ Roku Smart TV - connect to your favourite streaming servicebr✓ Crave-on-Demandbr✓ Premium Cable Package (TSN, HGTV, DIY, W, etc)br✓ Games (board, card, dice) & Jigsaw PuzzlesbrbrOFFICEbrThe main bedroom has an office space so you can work in comfort and privacy.br✓ Electric Sit/Stand Desk w/ keyboard traybr✓ 200+ Mbps Wifibr✓ Keyboard and Mouse providedbr✓ Office Chair (adjustable height)brbrBATHROOMbrThe bathroom has a large shower with a built-in seat and grab bars inside and outside for those who might need them.br✓ Radiant heater in bathroombr✓ Handheld shower-head has several massage settingsbr✓ Fluffy white towelsbrbrBEDROOMSbrThe queen bedroom has plenty of space to spread out.br✓ Full-size closet & dresserbr✓ Dresserbr✓ Luggage rackbr✓ Extra pillows availablebr✓ Room darkening cellular shadesbrbrThe double bedroom has a unique view out the window, loved by young and old alike.br✓ Wardrobe with hangers and shelvesbr✓ Room darkening cellular shadesbrbrThe double sofa bed in the living room offers extra sleeping space.br✓ 4` memory foam mattressbr✓ Room darkening cellular shadesbrbrCHILDRENbrKids (and the young-at-heart) LOVE the view out the second bedroom window! And when they’re done identifying all the elves and fairies… other activities await...br✓ Floor jigsaw puzzlesbr✓ Colouring booksbr✓ Reading booksbr✓ Games (board, card, dice)br✓ Outdoor Games - horseshoes, sidewalk chalk, frisbeebr✓ 3 minute walk to Video Game Arcade & 10 pin bowling at SplitsvillebrbrPETSbrTwo small dogs (60 lbs or 27 kg) are welcome in the suite.br✓ Bowls, leash and towels providedbr✓ Wet-paw towels providedbrbrLAUNDRYbrThe laundry room, which is shared with your hosts, is in the covered carport, near the back gate, just 10 steps from your door.br✓ Laundry detergent and dryer sheets providedbr✓ Laundry basketsbr✓ Drying rackbr✓ Clothesline in carportbrbrACCESSIBILITYbrUnfortunately, while the the suite is walker-friendly it is NOT wheelchair-friendly. The interior doorways and bathroom are too narrow.brbrBEACH READYbrDuring the summer months, you’ll definitely want to visit one of the many local beaches (freshwater or saltwater is up to you!).br✓ Beach towels, bags and blanketsbr✓ Cooler bag and freezer packsbr✓ Plastics picnic dishes & cutlerybr✓ Carport clothesline for hanging beach gearbrbrSAFETYbrWe take the safety of our guests seriously.br ✓ bedroom windows for emergency egressbr ✓ fire escape maps in each bedroombr ✓ night lights & flashlightsbr ✓ fire extinguisher in kitchenbr ✓ smoke & carbon monoxide detectors (hard-wired)br ✓ first aid kitbr ✓ smart lock access code changed with each guestbr ✓ power outage kitbrbrSUSTAINABLE LIVINGbrWe try to minimize our impact on Mother Earth. We are firm believers that every little step we take can make a difference.br✓ Heat Pump reduces electricity usagebr✓ Composting of food wastebr✓ Vegetable and fruit gardenbr✓ Drip irrigation to reduce water use during the summerbr✓ Reduce single-use plasticsbr✓ Reusable grocery bags provided in the suitebr✓ Recycle as much as we canbr✓ Hang laundry to dry on clotheslinebrbrWe gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Snuneymuxw First Nation.brbrbrLISTING ACCESSbrWe are located less than a minute`s drive from the Nanaimo Parkway (Highway 19), giving you quick and easy access to north, south and central Nanaimo. brbrGuest parking is in the carport and driveway for easy access to the private suite entrance within the carport. The entire suite is private and available for guests.brbrThe patio off the side of the carport is for guests to enjoy, although you may see one of us watering the plants out there.brbrChildren and dogs are welcome to play in the unfenced front yard.brbrWe are happy to provide a tour of our backyard garden, so please ask us if you are interested in seeing what we have growing back there. The backyard is our private space, so please don`t enter without permission.brbrGUEST/HOST INTERACTIONbrWe love to meet our guests and also respect your privacy. We may pop down when you first arrive just to welcome you and answer any questions you might have. We live upstairs and you can message us any questions or requests which we will strive to accommodate.brbrYou will likely see us out in the backyard, working in the garden during the spring/summer/fall. Depending on the weather and season, we are happy to offer a tour of our backyard urban garden and greenhouse.brbrWe do access the laundry room in the carport, so you may see us in there on occasion. brbrNEIGHBOURHOOD OVERVIEWbrWe are a short walk (and even shorter drive) to Westwood Lake and the forests surrounding Mount Benson, perfect for hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding and mountain biking. brbrIf you are looking for a great workout... walk up Calder Road to the very top (can you do it in less than 8 minutes ). From there, you`ll see an entry point to the Westwood Lake trail system!brbrWe are a 2 minute walk to a bowling alley and game arcade, pub, liquor store and convenience store (corner of Calder & Jinglepot).brbrIn 5 minutes, you can be on the Nanaimo Parkway Trail for walking, running or biking.brbrWithin a 30 minute walk you can find: Buttertubs Marsh Bird Sanctuary, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Nanaimo Track and Field Club, Nanaimo Skating Rink, Bowen Park and Country Grocer.brbrIn 45 minutes, you can walk to downtown Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and the waterfront.brbrTRANSIT NEARBYbrWe are a two minute walk to the local bus stop, in front of the nearby pub, where you can catch the #5 bus. In less than 10 minutes, you can be at VIU. In 20 minutes, you’ll be downtown.brbrOr, just across the Parkway, on Jingle Pot - a 10 min walk – or catch the #5 bus and transfer), you can catch the #15 or #25 and zoom up to the north end of Nanaimo.brbrMany trails are within walking distance (Westwood Lake, Morrell Sanctuary, Nanaimo Parkway Trail, Buttertubs Marsh). For more ideas, check our Info Station in the suite, behind the entrance door, or ask us for more info.brbrCITY BYLAWS AND GUEST LIMITSbrThe Province of British Columbia and the City of Nanaimo regulate short term rentals. Our suite is an authorized secondary suite in our Primary Residence. We have a municipal short term rental business license (#5030519). The City of Nanaimo limits us to a maximum of 4 adult guests (over the age of 18) and we can host 6 guests in total (e.g. 4 adults and 2 children). We are registered with the provincial Short Term Rental Registry.brbrSTAYS LONGER THAN 28 DAYSbrPlease keep our home clean and tidy during your stay. Additional cleaning fees may apply if the place is left excessively dirty, untidy or disorganized. If you would like us to perform a mid-stay cleaning, we can provide that at a cost of $50/cleaning. Thank you for your cooperation.brbrRECORDING DEVICESbrPlease note: a video surveillance camera continuously monitors the exterior of our home. The camera is located above the suite entrance. The video and audio recordings from this device remain private and may be used for liability reasons and to monitor occupancy and other policies noted here. It does not infringe upon the expectation of privacy in this public area. To disable or obscure the camera is prohibited and may result in eviction without refund.br1. No Smoking or Vaping inside suite (smoking in the carport is OK).br2. Pets - up to 2 medium dogs only (60 lbs or 27 kg). Dogs must be added to the reservation. Dogs not allowed on the furniture or on the beds. Absolutely no other types of pets. br3.

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