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THE VIEW:luxury meets relaxation@ the waterfront
West Coast Contemporary 1450 sq ft/ situated @ Pacific Shores Resort with incredible views and beautiful resort grounds with seawall and walking trails. Resort Amenities include indoor pool, hot tub, gym, snookers, ping pong, pickle ball, outdoor kiddie pool, hot tub, playground, shared bbq & firepits. Quick 8 minute drive to Rathtrevor Beach & the town of Parksville. Conveniently located mid Island; Drive; 30 minutes from Nanaimo/ 2 hrs to Tofino & Victoria/ 1 hr to Mount Washington ski resort.

The INN-let: Suite A - 1bd 1bth w/Kitch
Welcome to The INN-let: Suite A – part of the Pacific Shores Resort & Spa complex this 1 bd 1 bth oceanfront condo offers tranquil surroundings & UNBEATABLE amenities: indoor pool/hot tub/sauna, outdoor hot tub/kid pool, gas firepits, pickleball & more! <10min from Rathtrevor Beach/Parksville & <30min from Nanaimo/Departure Bay ferry. Ground floor unit includes full kitchen, covered deck, king-size bed & queen-size sofa bed, soaker tub w/ separate shower, & laundry for your home away from home!

Harbour House
Fun and funky artists cottage with oceanfront, and panoramic views of Ladysmith Harbour and Woodley Range Ecological Reserve. Watch otters, seals and blue Herons as you sip your morning coffee on the covered deck. Use the 2 sit on top Kayaks and paddle board, included with your stay, to explore the harbour and the small islands across from the house. We live here and our home is compliant with the laws and bylaws for our area. There is a full kitchen and open, spacious dining and living areas.

Shoreline Suite; a waterfront getaway
Waterfront! A beautiful, newly-renovated suite with modern coastal style. Walk out of the french doors onto your private patio to the Davis Bay shore! Located between Gibsons and Sechelt with walkout access to Davis Bay beach. Perfect for a couple or small family, with a queen bed in the bedroom and a new pull-out sofa bed in the living room. New for 2021...We had a baby! This may mean some additional noise as we live upstairs. We added extra sound insulation when we renovated.

Oceanfront Home - 1bdr Suite is a separate space.
South facing, sheltered from most of the wind, walk-on oceanfront in the city! Large deck, Solarium, Hot-tub, Kayaks and stunning views (Brandon Islands, Newcastle Island Provincial Park, Birds, Seals, Otters, Boats, Fisheries Canada docks). Swim, Paddle board, Kayak, Beach comb, Picnic or just relax - beside the salt water and a patch of old forest. Nanaimo is centrally located, permitting day trips to Vancover, Victoria and even Tofino. Luke (myself) reside in the suite.

Bench 170
Welcome to Bench 170. You will enjoy the very private entire upper floor and use of the yard as guest space. This house is a West Coast Modern built in 2012. A delight for architect enthusiasts and art lovers alike as it was a venue for the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl for several years. There is a public beach access directly adjacent to the property that takes you down to a cobble stone beach looking west to the Georgia Strait. Please refer to Policy and Rules for pets.

OCEANFRONT 2bedroom suite hottub, yoga rm, kayaks!
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping on the rocks, the sunrise mirrored across the water. Take your coffee out onto the private oceanfront patio where you can lounge in the hammock. Kayaking around Departure Bay is easy as the kayaks are kept just above the high tide mark, grab life jackets and paddles from the yoga room and you’re good to go. Later you can relax in the hot tub. All this 10 minutes from the shops and cafes of Nanaimo.

Nanaimo's best waterfront! 2 bedroom , 2 bath
This unique old south facing waterfront multilevel house has the best view and the best waterfront access on the most prestigious street in Nanaimo. Lots of parking. The AirBnB space is available for 4 adults plus children. Everything you need including kayaks and bicycles! Sometimes you can get free boat rides with the owner. You will see many photo opportunities in Departure Bay all day long. Please search "TokyoBrian" for more info.

Rustic luxury in private beachside cabin
Private, rustic, waterfront retreat at the bottom of a winding trail, set amongst the trees on the Salish Sea. This cozy and ultra comfortable beach house is within day-trip distance to all Vancouver Island has to offer. It provides an intimate, restful, and well-furnished retreat for two people in the loft overlooking the beach, with an additional sofa-bed in the common space. Wildlife, stars, and unbelievable moonrises and sunrises!

Private Oceanfront 1 Bedroom B&B
OCEANFRONT, PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS with VIEWS, VIEWS AND MORE VIEWS! This private, beachfront, one bedroom features its own separate entrance, a queen bed, and private bathroom with a spa-like soaker tub, with hand-held shower. The sliding glass doors from the main room open onto your private balcony overlooking the ocean. Enjoy the decks and chairs down by the ocean as well as direct beach access to beautiful Whalebone Beach.

Board and Barrel on the Beach
Walk on ocean front, bright and private, 2-bedroom cottage with sauna, offering stunning views of the Georgia Strait. This charming oceanfront retreat features a fully loaded kitchen with modern appliances, laundry facilities, and a luxurious spa like walk-in pebble shower. The cozy living room is designed to capture panoramic water views, and the sounds of nature creating the perfect space to relax and unwind.

The Ocean at your Door - Cozy Waterfront Cottage
Step back in time with a beachfront stay at our newly renovated historic property on the Sunshine Coast. Grantham House was once a bustling community hub as the local post office and general store, and beginning in the 1920's, a favoured summer stop of the Union Steamships Company. This unique property offers a serene, private escape with breathtaking views of Keats Island and direct oceanfront access.
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Destinations to explore
- University of British Columbia
- Pacific Rim national park Reserve, British Columbia
- Botanical Beach
- Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
- Sombrio Beach
- Neck Point Park
- Kinsol Trestle
- Wreck Beach
- MacMillan Provincial Park
- Pacific Northwest Raptors
- Maffeo Sutton Park
- Bowen Park
- Seal Bay Nature Park
- Parksville Community
- Pipers Lagoon Park
- UBC Botanical Garden
- Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
- Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park
- Salt Spring Wild Cider
- North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
- Cliff Gilker Park
- Cathedral Grove
- Old Country Market




