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THE VIEW:luxury meets relaxation@ the waterfront
West Coast Contemporary 1450 sq ft/ situated @ Pacific Shores Resort with incredible views and beautiful resort grounds with seawall and walking trails. Resort Amenities include indoor pool, hot tub, gym, snookers, ping pong, pickle ball, outdoor kiddie pool, hot tub, playground, shared bbq & firepits. Quick 8 minute drive to Rathtrevor Beach & the town of Parksville. Conveniently located mid Island; Drive; 30 minutes from Nanaimo/ 2 hrs to Tofino & Victoria/ 1 hr to Mount Washington ski resort.

Carriage house on the rock!
Carriage House on the Rock is a two minute walk to Westwood Lake Park that offers world-class mountain bike trails and hiking. A cozy one bedroom carriage house that is fully appointed. A 6km walk around the lake, or if you are feeling adventurous, a 3 hour hike up Mount Benson and its amazing views are nearby. Only three km to downtown, & float planes to Vancouver. Walking distance to VIU, Aquatic Center, and Nanaimo Ice Center. We are centrally located but offer a quiet remote getaway.

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!

Luxury "Cedar" GeoDome on Beautiful Farm with Spa
The "Cedar' DOME is located on a 6.5 acre farm in the middle of an old growth forest on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Completely private & immersed in nature, the perfect get away to un plug & unwind. The Cedar dome comes equipped with a kitchenette, shower, bathroom & king sized loft bed perfect for star gazing. You have your own private deck with BBQ & lounge chairs. Enjoy access to a shared Wood Burning Hot Tub, a Cedar Barrel electric Sauna, an outdoor shower & an island with a fire pit.

Haida Way at The Bay
Welcome to Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. We are located on a quiet rural area with a beach access road right across the street! It's a short stroll to go down and enjoy the view. The best accesses for entry to the water are just a short walk away also. This is a large 2 room suite in our home completely self contained for privacy. Self check in with designated parking spot for you. We are hosts on site if you need anything. We are located between Nanaimo and Parksville, 15 min. either way.

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.

Paradise Oceanview Oasis & Spa
Your little piece of Ocean view Paradise, set on the edge of Fairwinds Golf Course Community, This fully-equipped 1000sq/ft suite is minutes away from dining, marina, walking trails and other attractions . Your space includes, backyard and patio, hot tub, BBQ and fire pit. Inside there is a large living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and 1 large bathroom and 1 bedroom with queen bed. Plus a hide a bed (Queen) in living room. Also private washer and dryer in attached garage.

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.

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.

OCEANFRONT 2bedroom suite hottub, yoga rm, kayaks!
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping on the rocks, the sunrise mirrored across the water. Take your coffee out onto the private oceanfront patio where you can lounge in the hammock. Kayaking around Departure Bay is easy as the kayaks are kept just above the high tide mark, grab life jackets and paddles from the yoga room and you’re good to go. Later you can relax in the hot tub. All this 10 minutes from the shops and cafes of Nanaimo.

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.
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