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Reviews of Lots of nature

Lots of nature
Nanaimo, BC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We truly enjoyed hosting you…a true five star guest. Thanks again.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place and people.
Very clean, great location and a nice big yard for our dog to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Fabulous guests to host and welcome to come back anytime our place is available.

10/10 Excellent

Carole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Many nice amenities plus. Beautiful peaceful spot 6 mins from rink
Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you, Carole. It was joyful and easy to host you. Please come back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Iluminada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its great if you want peace and quite. feel ay home atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 bedroom in walkout basement of home
Home is on acreage within Nanaimo. Quiet street. Friendly goats and dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quiet, semi-rural spot with nice feeling.
Lovely, quiet, semi-rural spot with nice feeling. Perfect location for my purpose (close to Westwood Lake and Bethlehem Retreat Centre). Clean, cozy bottom floor of house with fairly new fittings/finishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a hockey camp for daughter and tryouts for team in Nanaimo trip we loved it
We love place and owner was great and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway with goats
We loved the idea of backyard goats and Bennie and Jet were indeed lovely neighbours! Our experience here was peaceful and relaxing. Comfortable furniture, nice extras (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, popcorn, TV with streaming services available), and great communication with hosts. Very spacious for three adults. Quiet and safe neighbourhood but near Nanaimo and other destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay. May come back again.
Very nice experience! We got everything we need in the house. The neighborhood was very quiet. The dog was very friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness
4 Nights During My Bathroom Reno
Its a very tidy nice well appointed 2 bedroom unit. Nice quiet location with rural feel. I could see the goats but never had the time to go look closer at them. If this was a 2 bedroom hotel unit in town it would be over 300 a night easy. Quick email communication with the owner. I'm a private person so I never met him but was impressed by the emails. I'm so glad I stumbled upon the listing because staying in a motel on a main road would have driven my anxiety through the roof. I never knew anything other than motels existed so I'm happy I found this listing. Highly recommend it. Cheers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Thomas and family very welcoming.The area very quiet and great back yard.Condo well supplied.Thanks again for looking after our little dog.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha R., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Nanaimo gem
Comfortable suite in house on a lovely property in a great neighbourhood. Thanks Thomas!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nanaimo February Get away
Amazing stay! So convenient to hikes. Great place to bring your dog. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Highly recommend this country getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend getaway
This is our 2nd stay at this property and will definitely return. We love the space, it has everything we need and more! The backyard is spacious and we enjoyed the goats. Family is lovely and welcoming. Definitely recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We rented the property when my mom’s condo was being renovated people were friendly dog was friendly goats were friendly it was very good experience
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

jmatear@shaw.ca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two of us went for a quilting retreat
The property is as described. The lighting wasn't adequate for the sewing we did. The pillows need replacing. Other than that the place was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., Olympia, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful quiet retreat
so much greenery to enjoy and Geddy was a joy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
We love this property. Great for the kids with a trampoline and goats to pet. It’s clean and has all of the basics covered. This is our second year staying here and we will be back again next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goat Acres
Thomas and family were very accommodating and friendly, also allowed us to store our truck trailer after our check out time for several hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME
GREAT PLACE GREATER HOUSE
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nanaimo's best VRBO
We could not have imagined what a wonderful stay was before us when we checked in. During our stay my husband was able to have his knee replaced, to heal and to recover. The quiet and peace of the rental was very conducive to our health and well being over the winter. Our privacy was respected yet whatever we required was promptly addressed. As well, we enjoyed watching the goats and fell in love with Geddy Lee, the family dog. We would highly recommend the apartment, the location, the pets and the family. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 180 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Elizabeth, having you and Helmut stay with us was our pleasure. Geddy misses his treats and has not been the same, we think he’s a bit depressed. You are by far the best guests we have had. Cheers to safe travels and happy returns.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice rest!
Cute, clean place to have as base for exploring Nanaimo.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gisela Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful option for your stay in Nanaimo
the apartment is very spacious and very well equipped, even for a longer stay. Even though it's a short distance from downtown it's easy to find and easy to get around. Good shopping is nearby as well. The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Laurel R.

Great Home away from Home - close to Westwood Lake Hiking!
Great location, nicely appointed with all the comforts of home, my daughter and I really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were very responsive to any questions, and we loved the area. Close enough to downtown and Vancouver Island University for a 5-7 minute drive, but also great to feel part of a neighbourhood and community. The home was very comfortable, great kitchen, stocked with many of the basics upon arrival which was great. Loved being within a 5 minute walk of Westwood Lake hiking trail which was fabulous! I enjoyed it every day I was there. Some terrific restaurants nearby as well. Would definitely recommend and would certainly stay again! I!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B., Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Really wonderful holiday home
The hosts are very friendly, helpful and laid-back. Having their dog and 2 goats in the back yard, also to pet and play, was awesome. We also loved that the house was outside the town area, with wildlife all around (birds of prey in the air, wild deer in the neighbours garden, hummingbirds feeding of the plants near the house), but also very easy to reach from highway 1 and 19. The house itself is well equipped, has comfortable beds and was very nice to stay in. On our more relaxed days we were happy to be able to watch lots of movies (Netflix, Disney, Prime).
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Charlotte and Stefan, thanks for coming to Canada and choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciated your easy approach to life and graceful love of nature. And thank you for sharing your journey with us. We have enjoyed your photos and videos.

10/10 Excellent

Josephine v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geweldig verblijf
De woning heeft alles wat je nodig hebt, de bedden zijn heel comfortabel en er is een zitje buiten onder de veranda van de eigenaren dus ook bij regen zit je hier droog. Nanaimo ligt zo'n beetje op het midden van het eiland dus alle uithoeken zijn goed bereikbaar vanaf deze plek. Zou hier graag nog eens terugkomen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019