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New Luxury Condo~Steps to Ocean~Panoramic View
Nanaimo hotel apartment
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
“fabulous, relaxing, seafront luxury family accomodation” After a 2 week road trip from Las Vegas, this apartment was a luxury oasis for my family with two teenage daughters to spend six days before returning to the UK. It's immaculate and tastefully furnished and decorated with everything to make you feel at home. The location with its surrounding sea view is at once relaxing and breathtaking. The shared pool that is directly under the balcony is long enough to swim properly in, or, alternatively, to lounge around with a good book. Thoroughly recomended.
Responds fast! avg. 1 hour 50 minutes
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“It was an amazing place for our vocation, and I would love to come back if I had a chance!” Both of my brother and I were very happy and enjoyed the cottage very much! We were so happy to see Pauline to pick us up from the ferry terminal building. When we arrived at the cottage and we both were surprised how cozy and lovely cottage was in front of us. I just loved every piece painting in the cottage. We felt very comfortable having this cottage during our vocation. Most beautiful thing was this neighborhood, it was just so close to the beach. You could enjoy the sunrise and sunset every day. At night, you could saw beautiful stars by simply looking up. We loved how peaceful and friendly neighborhood. It was so fascinating watching the Milky Way and different shapes of stars as well. We regretted staying only two nights since we enjoyed the stay very much. There were so much fun staying in Pauline's lovely cottage. We definitely recommend this cottage to all of you! Btw, Pauline's breakfasts were soooo good! It was so sweet of her hospitality！
Responds fast! avg. 3 hours 45 minutes
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Oceans Tide Resort - Inn of the Sea Condo Nanaimo
Nanaimo apartment
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
“Best Family Vacation!” This is a Wonderful place to go with a family, as a couple or on your own... The condo is clean, comfy and very well equipped with everything you could ever need and MORE... It's very peaceful and quiet with Amazing ocean views! There's lots to keep kids entertained, swimming in the pool, exploring the beach and playing at the playground... The deck is a Fabulous place to enjoy a meal, read a book or just sit and watch the sea life, the boats or any birds flying by... We Highly recommend staying here, we're sure you will enjoy it as much as we did! We can't wait to go back again... :)
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“Great studio, great location, great hosts!!!” The studio has everything you could possibly need..from towels to cooking utensils!!! Very cute studio with a great backyard and view of the ocean . The place is well kept and very clean.Beat part??? Only steps from the seawall and stroll into town. The other way is to the marina and a couple of great restaurants and of courser, the ferry terminal! Both Cathy and Brent went out of there way to make us feel at home and welcome. I would highly recommend this studio to everyone!
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NEW BEACHFRONT CONDO - ULTIMATE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS
Nanaimo apartment
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
“Right on the Water - Summer 2012” We were four adults with two grown children staying for four nights. The condo had everything we needed for a long weekend. The kids sleep in the front room on the huge leather furniture and sleeper bed. The windows allowed for great water and shore views. The location was perfect being far enough from the surrounding towns which were fun to drive into for a restaurant meal or groceries. Patricia meet us and made us feel at home right away with a glass of wine and a plate of cheese and fruit. From the games, cd's, and the binoculars Patricia thought of everything. We all loved sitting on the large porch in the comfortable chairs and throws. A few night some of us fall asleep listening to the tides coming in and going out. On the last evening we had the great luck to watch a family of Orca's swim up the large body of water in front of the condo. We would differently come back in the future.
Responds fast! avg. 3 hours 50 minutes
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“Exceptionally accomodating” Having not traveled away from family with our 8 month old infant, we were unsure what to expect. Peter and Irene went out of their way to ensure that everything was perfect. The clean and well-windowed rental space was just what we were looking for and a mere 10 minute walk to the hospital or beach, with the destination dependent on whether it was myself or my wife doing the walking! Peter and Irene even went above and beyond, finding age-appropriate toys for our child prior to our arrival. I'd suggest they released the deer and whales for us to see as well, but I think that may be beyond even Peter's capabilities. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone interested in staying in Nanaimo. Easy access to amenities and close to the harbour in a safe neighbourhood, it's all we could have asked for.
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Updated Spacious 2 Bedroom Condo "Home away from Home"
Nanaimo apartment
2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4
“Home away From Home” Very comfortable, spacious clean apartment. Nicely decorated. Very comfortable beds. Great deck. Small but efficient kitchen. Nice location across street from beautiful park and close to downtown and shopping. Good parking right outside door. Very good hosts. Would stay again.
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Dog and Family Friendly Riverside Vacation Rental
Nanaimo log cabin
1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 6
“Excellent place to go with friends” We all felt lucky to live there. In this homelike cottage, there are big kitchen, comfortable living room and beautiful yard with garden swing chair. The host also provided apple pie as gift. We had a wonderful BBQ outside and their dog, Cleo is very friendly and cute! The river is just beside the house and is so quiet and peaceful. We love it a lot and will try to live there again next summer!
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Your Home Away From Home in Divers Lake area, Labieux Road, Nanaimo
Nanaimo apartment
1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 2
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A Perfect Suite Designed for Family with Children or Two Couples
Nanaimo house
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 4
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Oceanfront Paradise Walk on Waterfront>Pool & Hot Tub
Nanaimo villa
1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4
Responds fast! avg. 13 minutes
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OCEANFRONT Condo~Stunning Views~INN OF THE SEA RESORT~Seaside Pool & Hot Tub
Nanaimo condo
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
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Unique, bright and open character home, close to down town Nanaimo
Nanaimo apartment
3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 18 minutes
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4 bedrms 2 bathrms sleeps 8 "Fabulous Ocean View" - Eagle Legacy 碧海仙居
Nanaimo villa
5 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 8
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Romantic OCEANFRONT Getaway!! INN OF THE SEA RESORT Studio Suite~Seaside Pool
Nanaimo condo
1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / sleeps 2
Responds fast! avg. 13 minutes
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2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 6
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About Nanaimo
Known as the “Harbor City”, Nanaimo is home to the main ferry terminal linking Vancouver Island to the mainland. With a boldly revitalized commercial district and a delightful waterfront, it’s worth spending a day or two here before venturing off into the wilds. For Nanaimo accommodation to suit all budgets, FlipKey has got you covered.
About Nanaimo
Found on the south-central east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is the second-largest city on Vancouver Island, after Victoria.
Built around a secluded harbor, this area has seen many upgrades since the 1990s, including a museum full of informative and interactive exhibits that tell the city’s history. Check it out!
Named after the native Snuneymuxw First Nation tribe, Nanaimo was first discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Carrasco in 1791. By the mid-half of the 19th century, the Hudson Bay Company established coal mines in the area. Coal remained the region’s main export until lumberjacking took over in the 1960s.
Today, Nanaimo is focused on the tourism industry, and has built a state of the art cruise terminal where cruise ships from Seattle stop off on their way to Alaska.
Ferry passengers arriving from Vancouver are also encouraged to spend time exploring Nanaimo before setting off on their Vancouver Island adventures.
What to do
Sitting comfortably between the Strait of Georgia and the forested peaks of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo offers the urban pleasures of a city with the recreational opportunities of the great outdoors.
In other words, visitors have the best of both worlds to select from. Start your day in Nanaimo with a walking tour of the city, combining the smart downtown shopping with the picturesque Harborfront Walkway.
While on the water, why not try fishing? There are plenty of charter operators who offer full and half-day salmon fishing trips. Rainbow trout fishing is available not far from downtown at Diver Lake and with it being a stocked facility you are almost certain to catch a fish.
Another fun activity for the entire family is crabbing from the main fishing pier in the harbor.
Golfers have 19 courses within a one hour drive of Nanaimo, while nature lovers can go bird watching at Buttertubs Marsh, or hike up Mount Benson.
Top Nanaimo travel tips
The best time to visit Nanaimo is during the dry summer months and, while the climate around Nanaimo is temperate, you can expect plenty of rain throughout the rest of the year.
When arriving at the ferry terminal, be sure to pick up a free guide to Nanaimo and the surrounding area. It’s full of helpful hints and maps to make your visit to Nanaimo the best it can be.
If visiting Vancouver Island for the fishing, the most productive months for salmon are during the spring and fall migrations.
With so much to see and do within a two-hour drive of Nanaimo, it’s not just the gateway to Vancouver Island, but an exciting destination in its own right. Consider making Nanaimo your base for a Vancouver Island vacation by renting one of the many properties available on FlipKey.
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