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Lots of nature

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TV, fireplace
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital7 min drive
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal11 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lots of nature

2 bedroom cozy space close to hiking, Westwood Lake, Benson Regional Park (mtn biking), the beach, and family-friendly activities. Complete with a full kitchen, full bathroom, gas fireplace, and friendly goats to visit with.
You'll love our place because of the large relaxing yard, and the coziness. Great for couples, business travellers, adventurers, mountain bikers, hikers and families (with kids).

Hosts live above the suite and we are an active family…expect some noise and we do our best to be settled by 10pm.

Standard booking is for two guests, additional fee above 2 persons. One queen bed in each room. There is a pet fee per pet (dogs only). **There is an $45 additional charge per dog per booking MAX SIZE of 75 lbs or 32.0 kilos per dog.

If you are used to city life, on a clear night, you will see more stars than you thought possible. You can work quietly or head out for an amazing cup of nature. Do you want a gentle interaction with a friendly goat? Then, Jett is comfortably secured in the yard.

The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Nanaimo Ice Rink are within a 5-minute drive; great if you are here for a tournament or you are wanting a workout.

This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check-in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in. VRBOBBooking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules no smoking, no parties or events, pets permitted (dogs only). Severe allergies to cats.

We are grateful to have you consider staying with us. We are a thriving family of four (plus an awesome dog and one goat rip Bennie) and live upstairs from the available suite that walks out onto the back acre. We are readily available to answer questions or take care of reasonable requests.
We have a couple of items that are important to us. The use of loud profanity and illegal drugs will not be tolerated.

Property manager

Thomas

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Acre Family Guest Home House Nanaimo
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Acre Family Home Nanaimo
Acre Family Guest Home

About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Traveling with kids? Consider Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 6 min drive
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 8 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Jingle Pot Pub - 19 min walk
  • Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Original Joe's - 10 min drive
  • Off the Hook - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lots of nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lots of nature?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lots of nature?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lots of nature located?

Located in Nanaimo, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Brechin Lanes, Vancouver Island University, and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay, would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose O., Calgary, Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cute
We had a great stay at this suite. We were greeted by the four legged host, Getty Lee who let us pass after an ear scratch and pet. The suite had everything we needed. There was lots of space for the two of us and we appreciated being away from the noise of the city. Would definitely stay there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Absolutely recommend staying here. The place was very inviting and the beds were very comfortable. Our host was easy to contact. A great place for fur babies. My Dachshund was so calm and relaxed. Thank you for a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful
The space, location, and outdoors environment were exactly as represented, and when we couldn’t find a bread knife, our hosts got us one, along with some other useful utensils, the same day. We’re completely happy with our stay there, love the area, and would like to stay again in future.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, great place!
Maggie ( our dog) gave 3 paws up! Best place we’ve stayed in Nanaimo. Spacious and very clean. Thank you Thomas!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing accommodation - just perfect.
The website photos undersell this property. It has everything you would want and more. A great well equipped kitchen, a lovely lounge area, two double bedrooms and a nice bathroom. There is a nice sitting area at the back and garden. The hosts are just so welcoming and helpful and whilst they live in the house above they leave you to get on with things unless you need help about local points of interest or facilities. Direct road takes you to Nanaimo harbour and quite close to the main Route 19. Loved our stay and happy to recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The only issue
Very nice people and a comfortable suite. The issue was the constant noise upstairs. We are an older couple and really needed a quiet place for a long-awaited vacation. Maybe it was on us to find a place that doesn't have children upstairs. Sorry about this but it is in the best interest for the owners to be aware of this issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M., Port Angeles, Washington state

Liked: Cleanliness
The best no-frills location
We were in Nanaimo to visit family and take in the sites for a week. The location worked well for us. 5-10 minutes in any direction covered everything we anticipated visiting in the Nanaimo area. The neighborhood has decent sidewalks and a short-cut trail to a local lake that has a popular walking trail leading around the entire lake, with a lakefront park. A perfect, mostly-level, 4-mile daily walk to exercise the dog. It was a perfect place for my service dog, sister and myself to stay. Ground-level entrance to the unit made mobility issues non-existent. The fenced huge backyard with a friendly dog and two goats made the place family friendly. Thomas was very good with communications with us and our trip went perfectly as planned.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and great location
Thomas made everything easy for us and we enjoyed the outdoor space and being greeted in the morning by Benny and Jet. :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but dated
Property was not quite as we expected. Although it was very clean inside and we had no disturbances from the owners living upstairs one still had the feeling of living in someone’s basement. A few suggestions for improvement would be adding plug in air fresheners to mask the “basement” smell and updating the throw rugs, furnishings and supplies - particularly those that were obviously used for 20+ years somewhere else and then thrown downstairs into the suite. Using the old toaster and some of the kitchen utensils was a bit gross. Otherwise very clean and an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Nanaimo
Structure Type
Private vacation home