Nanaimo is one of British Columbia's premier tourist destinations, mostly because of its fresh seabreezes, ocean recreation, mountainous backyard, and access to all other Vancouver Island destinations within a day. But visitors needn't leave at all; spend a week relaxing poolside or beachside in a Nanaimo vacation rental, taking the occasional trip to shop in the quaint shops downtown, or to explore the local outdoors.
Seaview Beach House
bcbeachhouse.ca/seaview
On Departure Bay
Walk-on beach access, lovely private home with deck
(250) 390-2711
The Hatfield Executive House
homeaway.com/vacation-rental
Overlooking Long Lake in North Nanaimo
3 bedroom, 2½ bath luxury home rental
(250) 753-0353
A Suite For You
asuiteforu.com
Off Hammond Bay Rd in North Nanaimo
Self contained suite within a modern ocean view home
(250) 758-8265

Blue Skies Apartment
nanaimovacationrental.com
2 blocks south of downtown core
Affordable, great views, deck
(250) 753-3015
Long Lake Grounds
longlakegrounds.com
On Long Lake in North Nanaimo
Basement suite with private patio, beach and dock
1 (866) 756-0516 (toll-free)
Ocean Park Vacation Suite
oceanparkvacationsuite.com
Near Neck Point in North Nanaimo
Large, bright, one-bedroom, self-catering suite for 1-4
(250) 751-0507
Lantzville Oceanfront House
bcbeachhouse.ca/lantzville
Lantzville
Newly renovated oceanfront home
(250) 390-9046
Lantzville Landing
lantzvillelanding.com
5 min walk from the beach, in Lantzville
Comments 2000 sq ft, 3-bdr home
Yellow Point Getaway
yellowpointgetaway.com
At Inn of the Sea, 20 min south of Nanaimo
Waterview 2 level condohome, very bright and sunny
1 (877) 812-6110

Inn of the Sea Vacations
innoftheseavacations.com
Yellow Point area, 20 min south of Nanaimo
Heated outdoor pool, oceanside jacuzzi, playground
1 (877) 384-3456 (toll-free)

Ravenwood Acres Vacation Suite
ravenwoodacres.ca
South Wellington, 15 min south
Self-catering suite ; near the airport
1 (877) 999-2510 (toll-free)

Inn the Estuary
inntheestuary.com
On the shore of Nanoose Bay
Gorgeous modern facility in a spectacular setting
(250) 468-9983

Cedar Song Cottage
cedarsongbnb.com
In Errington, 25 min north of Nanaimo
1100 sq ft cottage in the woods near Englishman River
1 (888) 729-5360 (toll-free)

Page's Resort & Marina
pagesresort.com
At Silva Bay on Gabriola Island
Secluded, fully equipped cottages
(250) 247-8931
Sea Meadows
seameadows.com
Near Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island
Estate property with four private rental houses ; pet-friendly ; playground