Your home in the Heart of Vancouver Island - Upper Suite
Our suite provides a bright, modern living space with A/C to enjoy your stay in the heart of Vancouver Island- in the Alberni Valley, which allows to explore our beautiful island with day trips to Pacific Rim National Park, Ucluelet, Tofino, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Enjoy views of the Mt. Arrowsmith and the Alberni inlet from your living and bed rooms. Located within five minute walk are Grocery Superstore, BC Liquor Store, Shoppers Drug Mart and numerous fast food restaurants for your convenience. Harbor Quay and Victoria Quay restaurants and stores are within 15-20 minute walking distance to which you can cycle to on the dedicated Quay to Quay cycling/walking trail. Due to our central location some traffic noise is to be expected, however minimized by our high-efficiency sound insulating windows.
Property manager
Tom
Languages
English
Lock
Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo
If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take out garbage, recycling & organic waste bags to the bins by the garage; load and turn on the dishwasher if needed. Leave used linens on beds & used towels in the laundry hamper
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Except family stays, all guests’ names must be communicated to host at time of booking. Guests not included in booking are not allowed to stay.
Quiet hours 10pm - 8am. No loud TV/music or loud conversation in backyard. Living room couch not to be used as third bed/bedroom.
No cooking with curry spices or frying with lard or heavy fish/shrimp oils.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 H703136249
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Port Alberni
Located in Port Alberni, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Alberni Pacific Railway and Maritime Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink and Raptors Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Port Alberni, BC
What's nearby
Harbour Quay - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Alberni Valley Multiplex Ice Skating Rink - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Cathedral Grove - 10 min drive - 3.8 km
Sproat Lake Petroglyphs - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Hole In The Wall - 15 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 6 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Dog Mountain Brewing - 16 min walk
Tim Hortons - 2 min drive
Subway - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Your home in the Heart of Vancouver Island - Upper Suite pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Your home in the Heart of Vancouver Island - Upper Suite?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your home in the Heart of Vancouver Island - Upper Suite?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Your home in the Heart of Vancouver Island - Upper Suite located?
Located in the heart of Port Alberni, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dry Creek Park, Kiwanis Park and Landmark Cinemas Port Alberni. Alberni Pacific Railway and Rollin Art Centre Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This clean and spacious place really offered us a nice hub. From that hub we enjoyed rides to Cathedral Grove, Bamfield, Tofino, Ucluelet... Whether you are looking for nature, history or beaches - it's all there.Tom was an excellent host with a lot of good advice on where to go. The only issue was that we stayed only 3 days in Port Alberni
The apartment was very recently updated with very modern everything! Extremely clean, quiet, organized and you feel at home. Owner was friendly and helpful.
Great location near all types of shopping and roadtrip supplies. Owner provided suggestions on restaurants and shopping. Owner very helpful and supportive providing suggestions on many facets throughout our stay. Would definately return to Port Alberni. Thanks for everything Tom!
Tom, place was just as the pictured showed. It was exceptionally clean. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything that we needed. A super bonus was the coffee for our first morning, and I especially appreciated a couple of plastic containers to allow us to bring healthy meals on our daily hikes. The location suited us well; it was close to all the amenities and had easy access to the main road that took us on all our adventures. Having some additional cooking essentials on hand would have been great, such as a few spices and cooking oil. Overall, we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay and would return.
We had a very nice welcome when we arrived at the place by Tom the rooms was light and quite spacious and the kitchen were keep immaculately clean. Tom is very friendly. Excellent property and convenient location. We had two great evenings there, which obviously also added up to the experience. He made it sure you have a comfortable stay.
The house is clean and well furnished and well stocked with kitchen ware and high end appliances. Tom was a responsive and helpful host, check in was simple and we had an enjoyable stay.
We stayed at Tom’s place while visiting our family in PA. The place is exactly as shown- extremely clean and airy with all and any amenities you can ask for. The attention to detail is everywhere from wall mirrors (our granddaughter loved it), clock radios with USB port, (very much appreciated) and plush towels. Highly recommend and would stay there again.
This is the 4th time we have stayed here and it never disappoints!! Tom is a wonderful host and the property is always
immaculate!! Great time was had by all!!
Wendy K.
Very clean . Central location and great job on renovations . I stayed with our friends. And my Children (11 yr old twins) And two young adults and very happy with everything . Tom is a great host . Would definitely recommend this suite
Ernie & I and our Son & daughter in law came out to do some fishing for a few days. This property was perfect for us!! It was extremely clean and comfortable. Also in a perfect location for our needs. Tom was very friendly and helpful and we hope to return again. Wendy Kalinocka
We were very pleased with our accommodations. Tom was very friendly and helpful. The property met all expectations. Absolutely spotless and oh so comfortable. Would stay a again in a heartbeat.
A nicely renovated and very clean accommodation with all the amenities and more. Check in was seamless for our late night arrival and the location was very central to everything we required.
very nicely renovated apartment with thoughtful touches, such as kitchen under-counter lighting, USB charging ports in nightstand lights, cool window shades. Loved the central AC. Kitchen well equipped. Double paned windows helped to muffle street noise (house fronts a main road). Wifi worked great. Tom is in the process of making upgrades to the exterior which would make the outdoor area more useable. Benjamin the gentle giant of a St Bernard/Bernese mountain dog is a sweetheart. Tom lives right in the building and is very responsive. I even accompanied him and Ben on one of their morning walks. Definitely would stay here again.
Tom is an awesome host who made us feel welcome and at home right away. After driving to Tofino during the daytime we enjoyed coming back to a nice and cozy place. Above average interior, very clean and nothing was missed . We simply enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend Tom‘s house!
We had a great time at Tom's place. Modern designed and very clean. Go check it out. Will come back.
Anna K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
About the host
Hosted by Tom
We have been sharing our home on beautiful Vancouver Island with our guests from all over the world. We love sharing information and guidance on how to explore and make the most of your stay on our island.
Why they chose this property
Our home is located right in the heart of Vancouver island in beautiful Alberni Valley, gateway to the Pacific Rim National Park on the west coast. Very conveniently located for exploring the east coast of the island as well as Victoria by day trips.
What makes this property unique
Our home provides a comfortable and modern space with all the amenities and supplies to make it your own during your stay.