[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116130100/116130058/829f93ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116130100/116130058/7d70b51f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116130100/116130058/96043cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116130100/116130058/01610522.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116140000/116130100/116130058/d2bc589e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location An adjacent golf course, a water park, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom410 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital! This newly designed 1-bedroom suite prioritizes comfort and privacy. It comes equipped with amenities such as in-suite laundry, a Douglas queen bed, and a walk-in shower stocked with quality essentials. The full kitchen has everything you need to prepare your favorite meals, while the roomy sectional sofa provides a cozy spot to lounge and stream Netflix, Crave, Disney+, and Prime Video. Fast, secure Wi-Fi ensures a relaxing stay. You will enjoy dedicated parking and a completely separate and private entrance, along with a boutique garden area perfect for sipping morning coffee or enjoying an evening beverage. This charming space is located just a 5-6 minute drive from the Departure Bay ferry terminal, seaplane terminal, and the hospital. It’s also just 2 minutes by car from a beautiful west coast beach that features food trucks, swimming areas, and a licensed café. With golf, lakes, and endless adventures in every direction, this mid-island stay is ideal for day trips to Victoria, Qualicum, and beyond. As experienced and caring superhosts we are excited to offer our space for the first time on VRBO. We know visitors looking to explore Vancouver Island will find the location ideal for half and full day adventures and those seeking a home experience while house shopping, working or escaping to our temperate climate will feel the thought and are put into design and the thoughtful comforts provided. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pickleball courts - Golf - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - Property does not allow children - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 410 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33252000/33251918/974f39a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Construction Coach House, 10 Minute Walk to Downtown and Ferry Spotless Nanaimo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 189 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=33251918&PinnedHotelID=33251918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106800000/106799300/106799249/74e671a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### private access independent suite near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Stephenson Point - Parking available - Kitchen 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=106799249&PinnedHotelID=106799249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45660000/45650800/45650728/90-fd48aec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lower Level Entry Home with private Patio & back yard. 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Please put any wet towels in the shower Accidents happen! Please message us if any unusual messes happen so we can address this accordingly. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No hard drugs or parties, no unregistered guests. Parking provided for 1 standard sized vehicle. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.20463,-123.992134&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:adjkHxexsV%3FW%3FU%40W%3FY%40W%40U%40Y%40W%40U%40WBW%40WBWBUBUBYBUBWDUDUBUDWDSDWDSFUDUFSFUDUHSFSFSFSHSFSHSFQHSHQJQHQHQHOJQHQJOJOJOJOJMJOJMLOJKJMLKLMJKLKLMLILKLILILILINGLILGLGNGNELGNELENELENCNCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDLFNDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLJLHLHLLJJLJLLJJLLJJJNLLJNJLJNJNJPHLJPHPJNHPHPHPHRHPHPFRHRHRFRFRFRFRFTFTDRFTDTFRDVDRBVDTDTBTDVBTBXBTBTBX%40T%40VBV%40V%40T%40X%40T%3FV%40X%3FV%3FT%3FV%3FX%3FT%3FVAV%3FXATAVAVAVCVAVATCVCVCTCVCVETCVEREVCTETETGTETGRETGTGRGRGTGRGRIRIRGRIPIPIRIPINIRKNIPKPILKPKNKNKLKNMLKLKLMLKJMLMJKJMJMJMHMHMJMHOHMFMHMFOFMFODMFODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOAMCOCOCOEMCOEMEOEMGOEOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMIMKMKMKMKKKMMMKKMKMMMKMKOKMKOKOKOKOIQKQIOISIOKQIQISGQISGSISGSGSGUISESGUGUESGUEUEUEUEUCWESEWCUCWCWCUCWCUAWCWAWAWAWAWAUAY%3FWAW%3FU%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X6b-QoQabvP7pAk-EHpkE1nUdF4=) Nanaimo, BC #### What's nearby - Departure Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Long Lake - 2 min drive - 1.3 km - Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.2 km - Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 27.0 km #### Getting around - Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk - ‪Smitty's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive - ‪Amoré Bistro - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nanaimo Bakery & Confectionery Ltd - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital! located? > Located in Departure Bay, this golf vacation home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Departure Bay Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Long Lake and Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 1 bdrm garden suite with laundry just 5 km from ferries and hospital! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica S. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. It was very quiet, private and relaxing. The bed was extremely comfortable and we had great sleeps! Shower had good pressure and it was nice having the washer and dryer after travelling for a few days prior. Will definitely be booking here again! ##### Monica S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doris M. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a wonderful place to stay for our time in Nanaino!! ##### Doris M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025