Oceanfront B&B - 3 steps to the Beach/stunning balcony view/tranquil getaway

About Taaja Kayler

I love to cook and entertain. Several years ago the city of Vancouver called upon the locals to help out with accommodations for a huge conference in the city. Here was my opportunity to use my talents. I enjoyed many guests from all over the world and did more than was expected as I got to use my creative cooking talents. I ended up getting referrals long after the conference was over and continued on for the entire summer. It was fun. As a former stewardess; a model of over 30 years and runway confidence coach I taught women: the walk, the look and how to own the room. That was a great experience of turning my profession into a workshop where women could allow their beautiful spirit out. 6 years of workshops culminated when I followed a whim. On a whim, I found myself standing in a stunning beach house on Departure Bay, Nanaimo that was for sale at the time. We bought the house and I set sail from West Vancouver with my husband and am now vacation rental owner and operator of Randle House By The Sea. An unexpected dream come true! My absolute love of cooking now offers my guests to taste some inspired breakfast alternatives and some updated oldies but goldies like me!

Taaja Kayler purchased this House in 2014

Why Taaja Kayler chose Departure Bay

Randle House By The Sea is beautifully situated in the heart of Departure Bay where you can see something interesting all day, every day. It is the only block in Departure Bay and Nanaimo that has immediate waterfront. I once swam 5 miles non stop, so my husband started looking for a place where I could swim. We didn't downsize, but upsized to our wonderful home where I could create something beautiful...a resort like setting. We traveled to the Island on and off for many years while our children were growing up. Coombs was one of our destinations to see the goats on the roof and enjoy their many flavoured ice cream cones. There is still no end to where we will go next on this fabulous island. One of its fascinating treasures is watching the beautiful BC ferries come and go, a relaxing sight. We call them "floating cupcakes". Another fascinating bird I love to watch is the Buffle Head, I call them "pop ups". They just pop up out of the water and then disappear and pop up again. Today I found a colorful dried star fish attached to a sea shell and that was my gift from the sea. Our private courtyard is full of flowering bushes, trees, azaleas and rhododendrons. Another peaceful option where you can settle into a garden bench and read your favorite book under the shade of a Japanese Maple. I have traveled extensively with my husband and family, but this is where I love to be most, my own beachfront yard here in Nanaimo relaxing to the waves, the scent of the sea, and a peaceful sleep.

What makes this House unique

I fell in love with this home the moment I saw it and there was no turning back after I opened the front door and was stunned by the incredible view of the sea from the enormous grand room window. The entire house was one surprise room after another. The ivy arbor was a dream to walk through and all was surrounded by pink flowers. I loved to walk out the door, 3 steps down and into the ocean for a swim. The outdoor shower fascinated me as well. There was so much potential to create a B&B and now I can nourish others living in this beautiful house and the guests can enjoy coffee/tea in the morning from their Adirondack chair watching always something interesting on the sea. You can watch the early golden sunrise in the morning, and in the evening enjoy the sunset over Newcastle Island. Rent a kayak and take lessons for a day, snorkel around the Bay. Neck Point Park has some of the finest scuba diving and snorkeling in the world, beautifully clear and clean water. I learned today that Nanaimo has been rated for divers, and is among the best diving in North America. Either alone or with a loved one or partner, you can enjoy the calm nightlife, stroll the beach, and collect shells. The otters, seals, eagles, the occasional Orca or grey whales and deer, frequent this area. This is an awesome place to live. The Nanaimo people are very friendly and soon you are on a first name basis. There is so much to explore on this Island and our B&B on the Beach is a good place to start. Hope to see you soon, Happy Travels!