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Departure Bay ferry. Entire house with large Deck.
Just 2 blocks up the hill from the departure bay ferry terminal. 2 bedrooms upstairs 1 bedroom downstairs plus bunk beds in the family room. stylish well equipped kitchen with natural gas range. Large deck with partial ocean view, outdoor dining and top of the line BBQ. Comfy living room open to kitchen with Apple TV, Netflix, Disney, cable, paramount, Amazon prime video, Bose sound system. Large family room downstairs with comfy sectional, and all the same up upstairs plus video games

The Chalet - Your home away from home
Our private, pet friendly location (3 acres) is the perfect base for exploring Central VI. Feeling adventurous? You could ski, surf, golf, bike and hike all in one day! If not so ambitious, enjoy a day of sight seeing, exploring local beaches, snuggle up by the fireplace. Or, better yet, grab a blanket and stargaze on the private patio with propane fireplace and roast marshmallows. Whatever you decide to do, 'The Chalet' is the perfect place to unwind and truly let Island Life invite you in.

Parksville Pineapple hut! Beach/downtown mins walk
Excited to host 2026! Family/pet friendly suite! Only a 10 minute walk to the beach, shopping, restaurants and more! Don’t miss the sandcastle competition, 2026! This is a central location! Take a day trip Tofino! The Pineapple Hut is a small but wheelchair accessible, main floor entry, safety bars in bathroom. One bedroom, sleeps 4 (double beds), washer, dryer, dishwasher, fully stocked kitchenette. Private entry and your own fenced yard. Make memories at the Pineapple Hut, right by the sea!

Beautiful New 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Private Lower level
Beautiful trails right out the front door leading to the Parkway trail, walking distance to Colliery Dam off-leash park and trails. Close to VIU and Downtown Nanaimo. Small Ocean view. Pet friendly (some exceptions) Room for 4. Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located place. Close to Duke Point, Nanaimo Airport, Departure Bay, Harbour Air, Hullo ferry and Downtown. All amenities close by. 5 minute walk to grocery store, restaurant, convenient store.

The Lazy J - a peaceful farm in a natural setting
Welcome to the Lazy J Ranch. We offer a self-contained walkout basement suite that sleeps four comfortably. The suite has a bedroom with a queen-sized bed, a bathroom, and a fully fitted kitchen/living room with a sofa-bed. It has its own patio with table, chairs and barbecue, and a view out over the fields and the forest. Nestled on 13 acres, The Lazy J is home to our alpacas, horses, goats, chickens, dogs and cats. Walk down the trail to watch the animals, and relax beside the creek.

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.

Bench 170
Welcome to Bench 170. You will enjoy the very private entire upper floor and use of the yard as guest space. This house is a West Coast Modern built in 2012. A delight for architect enthusiasts and art lovers alike as it was a venue for the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl for several years. There is a public beach access directly adjacent to the property that takes you down to a cobble stone beach looking west to the Georgia Strait. Please refer to Policy and Rules for pets.

Bright & Modern 2BR | Private Patio, BBQ- Sleeps 5
BRAND NEW 2BR suite in North Nanaimo. Walk to ocean and forest. Pet-friendly 2 bedrooms with queen size beds+queen sofa bed, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Smart TV and in-suite washer/dryer. Fast WiFi. Covered patio. BBQ. Fireplace. Board games. Parking on driveway Home is away from home with everything you need 2-min walk to Linley Valley, 10-min walk to Pipers Lagoon, 5-min drive to Neck Point Park, Departure Bay Beach Pet fee: $70/stay

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.

Excellent Value Eaglepoint Bnb (No cleaning fee)
Clean, comfortable, private one bedroom with private bathroom and private entrance with patio in a quiet, scenic neighborhood. Laundry facilities, new queen size bed, queen size pull out sofa, television with cable, Apple TV, Disney+, Netflix, and Prime. Fast,reliable wifi. Coffee, tea and some basic breakfast foods provided. Ten minute walk to beautiful beach. Close to shopping, restaurants and hiking trails. Pets welcome. Fully fenced yard.

Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms , 2 baths.
Business licence number 00004814. Beach walk guesthouse is a perfect Vancouver Island vacation destination. The two bed townhouse is located inTanglewood Resort on Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville, BC. The townhouse looks out into forest parkland and is an easy five minute stroll through the resort to Rathtrevor beach. The beautiful sand beach stretches out almost a kilometre at low tide offering safe sandy beaches and warm water swimming.
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