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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!

Beautiful cottage on working homestead
Beautiful little cottage on homestead just 12 minutes from Qualicum Beach. Come connect back with the land and walk the gardens on this quaint little farm. We have Nigerian Dwarf Goats to cuddle with and many free-range chickens. We offer farm tours and fresh coffee. Lots to explore in the area and a quick drive to the beach or old growth forest. Claw tub Electric fireplace **recently updated to a traditional toilet from the composting one** Breakfast nook AC Registration Number: H649424793

Panoramic Ocean View with Private Terrace!
Experience the comfort of this centrally located suite, featuring two beautifully appointed bedrooms and one full bath. The family room boasts stunning ocean views, making it an ideal retreat. Situated in north Nanaimo, this suite is elevated above Linley Valley, offering breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Winchelsea Islands and the sparkling lights of Vancouver on clear days. Guests can unwind in the privacy of their suite or explore nearby attractions such as Neck Point and Departure Bay,

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.

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.

The Vine and the Fig Tree studio
Welcome to a few days of relaxing. You're at the beach in 5 minutes or just step out the door to the forest. Sleep in, order a pizza and play a board game by the cozy woodstove. Put on your best duds for a dinner date down by the ocean. Maybe a fire in the backyard with a cup of cocoa? Full bathroom and everything you need for a tea or coffee and light breakfast. Mini fridge and microwave. Please note there is no kitchen and we live on the property with our blue heeler.

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.

Harbourview Carriage House
Private 1 bedroom carriage house with small view of the ocean (in the summer trees in the park block most of the view) and Chinese Garden. Steps away from harbourfront walkway to downtown. Has full kitchen, washer/dryer, TV (no cable, Netflix etc.), WiFi and electric fireplace. In the summer air conditioner available in the living room. Off street parking and private entrance. A laptop friendly workspace in the living room.

The Hideout
We have updated The Hideout and look forward to welcoming the world back at the end of summer 2025!! The Hideout grew from a vision we had when we moved to the Coast in 2020. With the desire to share our dream of living amongst the trees, tucked away from the world, The Hideout was created. Wrapped in hand milled cedar, fir and hemlock this space was designed to remind us to slow down, breathe deep and take it all in.

The Ocean at your Door - Cozy Waterfront Cottage
Step back in time with a beachfront stay at our newly renovated historic property on the Sunshine Coast. Grantham House was once a bustling community hub as the local post office and general store, and beginning in the 1920's, a favoured summer stop of the Union Steamships Company. This unique property offers a serene, private escape with breathtaking views of Keats Island and direct oceanfront access.
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