Entire home

Nanaimo Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with gas stove.

Enjoy the fireplace with a push of the button,

Comfortable Scandinavian furniture with handcrafted local accents. West coast!

Unwind and hang out in the comfortable living room with local art.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Nanaimo, BC

Vancouver Island University
‪19 min walk‬
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
‪6 min drive‬
Duke Point Ferry Terminal
‪17 min drive‬
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nanaimo Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with gas stove.

Freshly renovated by master craftsman. Elegant 2 bedroom 900 square foot suite in the lower level of the house with 8 foot ceilings. Walking distance to fabulous restaurants, pubs, cafés, library, and boutiques. 5 minute drive to VIU. 15 minute drive to ferries, hospital, airport. 1.4 km to Hullo ferry. 10 minute drive to Morrell Sanctuary, Colliery Dam, and Beban Park with seasonal waterfalls and trails.
Off street parking three steps down to door. Private gated patio is a perfect space to chill. Suite is cozy in winter, cool in summer. Heated tile bathroom floors with shower and oversized tub. Washer and dryer within suite. A complete kitchen with dining table that seats 4. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, oven, microwave, dishes and cookware. Kicking Horse Coffee, Silkroad Tea, cream, and sugar provided gratis for your enjoyment. Oak floors throughout with area rugs and comfortable Scandinavian furniture in living room. Original local art. A fresh and clean environment.

Property manager

Maureen and Phil

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

It is the responsibility of guests to lock doors and windows at all times to protect your belongings from the possibility of theft.

It is the responsibility of guests to not leave valuables in your vehicle and to lock the doors to reduce the possibility of theft.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number H920545206, 5032486

About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Nanaimo, BC

What's nearby

Old City Quarter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Nanaimo Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Vancouver Island University - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Milton Street Public House - ‬5 min walk
‪White Rabbit Coffee Co - ‬3 min walk
‪The Vault Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Old City Station Pub - ‬10 min walk
‪Queen's Hotel - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nanaimo Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with gas stove. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Nanaimo Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with gas stove. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nanaimo Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with gas stove. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nanaimo Old City Quarter. Dog friendly, 2 bedroom garden suite with gas stove. located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Old City Quarter and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

22 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nanaimo Visit

Very nice property. Very clean, newly renovated. The beds are comfortable. Really enjoyed the fireplace and the patio. Maureen and Phil were great hosts and we loved the baked goods.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

12 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short visit

We were in town for a short professional conference. We were impressed with the level of care and consideration evident throughout the suite, from the artwork to the extra blankets and beautiful plantings outside. I would definitely stay here again for a future trip to Nanaimo.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

4 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect.

Clean, relaxing, and just perfect. Location is prime for what we were doing, host recommendations were spot on! Beautiful property. Very well thought out. Care and details on point.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

24 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nanaimo vacation rental

Had a lovely stay. Accommodation is clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would return again and recommend to friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

8 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place to stay

This accommodation is just amazing as are the hosts. Quiet peaceful location with excellent facilities. Maureen and Phil were so helpful and the added extras of freshly baked cookies, homemade bath salts and sprays were very much appreciated. Highly recommend this accommodation

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

14 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than a Bed & Breakfast

This B&B has everything you need for a long or short term stay. The bedrooms are at the back of the house so you can get a good night sleep on fine linens. If you like to walk you can pick up something to eat and drink in the area with plenty of gluten free options.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis D.

4 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Fantastic experience. Maureen was the best and the place was exactly as advertised! Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

2 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

...when you need a home away from home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

5 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience!

Everything was amazing at Nanaimo Old City Quarter B&B! Home baked treats were fantastic. The property was beautiful! Maureen was a fantastic host. Will definitely go back if our travels bring us to Nanaimo again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

7 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Hosts

Maureen and Phil are very friendly hosts. They live above this rental, so if there are any issues they can fix them incredibly quickly. Maureen went out of her way to make us feel welcome and make sure that we enjoyed our stay. We also loved that we could easily walk to the downtown area and the Old Quarter. We only drove anywhere when we were visiting places outside of Nanaimo. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

8 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt at home

What a lovely rental! We felt right at home. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom had lots of room. No problem with getting hot water. Loved the outside space with the water fountain.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

15 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding VRBO, Location, and Host!

Our VRBO Unit and Host could not have been more accommodating. Very well appointed, newly remodeled, exquisitely furnished and decorated unit. Most comfortable living room and bedrooms. Super kitchen and bathroom. Inviting patio. Easy walk to many sites and terrific restaurants. Wonderful communications with, and suggestions from, our Outstanding Host. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

12 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't Imagine a More Lovely Place to Stay

Wonderful visit to a lovely part of the world. Maureen and Phil are wonderful hosts and the suite is really lovely, extremely clean, and conveniently located. The bed is comfortable. Lots of helpful maps/guides, books for casual reading, etc. The walk-out porch is perfect as Maureen's front yard is a lovely garden. Cathy and I enjoyed our stay and Maureen made us a delicious breakfast dish that we ate over the course of our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dayna r.

1 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, clean, central location

This property was spotlessly clean. It is a large and comfortable space decorated very nicely. It had a cute, private outdoor patio looking at the garden with a great balance of sun and shade. The beds were very very comfortable. It was simply but sufficiently stocked. It was easy to walk to downtown and the ocean front. The hosts were great. Maureen also treated us to some amazing baking! We look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan O.

28 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring in Nanaimo

From check-in to check-out, I had a fantastic experience at the Old City Quarter BnB! My dog and I were able to explore nearby trails, restaurants, and beaches, while always having a restful and tranquil place to enjoy at the end of each day. The hosts went above and beyond, and I can't wait to be back. Thank you Maureen and Phil!!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerri-Lynn E.

16 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Upsey renter

Was good until the last night we were there..had someone break in a steal my purse,our i pads..not happy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew m.

26 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Can’t say enough good things about our stay at Maureen and Phil’s place. Communication before and during our visit was very prompt. Check in procedure was very simple. The accommodation was very clean and a great location to downtown Nanaimo. Maureen went above and beyond during our visit. She gave us a quick orientation when we arrived. Made cookies and loaves for us and even drove us to the ferry terminal when our flights got messed up. When we come back to Nanaimo we will definitely stay here again. Thank you Maureen and Phil! !

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb f.

1 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Nanaimo getaway!

A very well appointed apartment that has all the little extras such as super soft bed linens and towels, bedside tables on both sides of the beds with available outlets for charging devices, super comfy beds and couches!, kitchen well stocked with dishes, coffee, tea, sugar, honey. And the decor is beautiful. As if all that was t enough, Maureen’s handmade body balm, bath salts and rose spray are included in bath for your use AND she brought us home made muffins and fresh oranges one morning. We’ve never been so well taken care through a rental. Just an amazing space, in perfectly situated location to walk Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter near s great local coffee shop (white rabbit) and delicious restaurants (La Stella, Asteras, Black Rabbit).

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

17 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best B&B I've ever stayed at

Maureen and Phil were exceptional hosts and their suite was absolutely top notch. The photos don't do it justice! Not only was it extremely clean, it was beautifully furnished with quality items. From high thread-count Gluckstein Home sheets to gorgeous living room furniture and beautiful finishings. Everything was high quality. Even the doorknobs. I stayed there with my best friend for a girls' getaway and we felt very well cared for! The deep soaker tub, stocked with Maureen's incredible homemade products, was a huge bonus. Plus, all the small touches really added up -- small bags filled with fresh herbs in the drawers and closets, beautiful blankets and throw pillows, and an amazing assortment of books and games. Not to mention the Silk Road teas and yummy coffee. Plus, the location is great for exploring downtown Nanaimo. We walked to an amazing restaurant for dinner one night. And one night, we made dinner in the gorgeous kitchen, stocked with everything we needed. Maureen somehow knew when to give us our space and when to surprise us with goodies, like freshly baked macaroons and cherry tomatoes from her garden. And she baked us the best plum (from her plum trees) crisp I've ever had. We will definitely stay with Maureen and Phil again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen T.

11 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Lovely centrally located accommodation with equally lovely hosts

Aside from a “new to rental, unforeseen” issue (that was resolved), the stay was absolutely lovely! This is a newly renovated garden suite with excellent attention to detail. You can notice the hosts upstairs - but barely. I only include this as I’ve read reviews of other locations commenting about noise from basement / garden suites. Some can be noisy … this place is NOT. It’s definitely QUIETER & more pleasant than hotels and apartment rentals. If you are attentive to (small) details, this place has many! From the style & design, to the bed and linens (so soft) with various choices for pillows. The bathroom is lovely with radiant heating and a beautiful shower tub. They have included great quality toiletries (I’m picky!) and nice novels to read should you want to. They have all the amenities in the kitchen that you could need, including quality coffee beans and a grinder for a relaxing hot cup of coffee to start your day. It is just on the cusp of downtown, so easy walking distance to everything you may need - restaurants, cafes, grocery stores etc. I would 100% recommend the Nanaimo Old City Quarter B&B without question.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaina M.

18 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This was an excellent VRBO! Clean, well designed and the hosting was superb - hands down, best weekend rental for our son’s hockey tournament!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

15 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and hosts!

This is a beautiful and clean suite. Wonderful hospitality and fresh baking each morning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

25 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nanaimo Retreat

The pictures don't do the suite justice! It's calm and beautiful with a fully stocked kitchen. The soaker tub is lovely especially with Maureen's natural and fragrant extras. The delicious baked treats were so yummy and thoughtful. Maureen is a delight to stay with and is very easy to communicate with. We look forward to future stays.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

24 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was an amazing place to stay!

Close to seaside, shopping, family. Super clean, welcomed with home made bread and butter, and great cookies.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosi H.

14 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Danke Maureen

Maureen und Ihr Mann sind wahnsinnig gute Gastgeber. Die Wohnung war so liebe- und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es war Kaffee und Milch für uns vorbereitet. Auch sonst alles da. Maureen hat uns alle Wünsche von den Augen abgelesen. Sehr, sehr toll! Vielen Dank

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024