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Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea

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A poolside area with a view of the sea, a table, and chairs.
A residential property with a view of a large body of water, a lawn, and a small garden area.
A multi-story building with balconies, large windows, and a modern architectural design.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, two patterned armchairs, a small bar stool, and a framed map on the wall.
A multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by trees and a rocky landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ladysmith, BC
  • Place, Blue Heron Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Raise Road Beach Access
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellow Point Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea

A second floor end unit makes this cozy suite bright. Our space provides beautiful ocean views with the ocean only steps away. Great for winter storm watching or for exploring the calm warm seas of summer. Watch for whales, seals, sea lions and otters swimming by, or look to the air for eagles soaring and kingfishers diving, a true nature lovers delight.
A kitchenette in this unit provides you with all the necessities to prepare meals , or head to The Crow & Gate for a pint and great food at an old English style pub. A full size bathroom with ample linens & towels, living space with a queen size bed, cable TV & wifi will provide you with the comforts of home while away.
The outdoor balcony provides extra living space and the unit is well situated close to 2 of the 3 BBQ areas and the waterfront pool. Pack the cooler provided and enjoy drinks by the fire or grab a floatie and head to the pool.
Inn of the Sea also offers a tennis court, children’s play area, and coin operated laundry facilities.
Our private seasonal dock allows moorage for boats under 30’, or tie up to one of our buoys. Launch a kayak from our shoreline or fish off the dock, a great location for the water enthusiast.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H276578273
Property # 9554627
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

North Oyster

Located in North Oyster, this apartment is on the waterfront. Ladysmith Little Theatre and Ladysmith Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The Labyrinth. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Fuller Lake Arena, or consider a night out at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Ladysmith, BC

What's nearby

  • Blue Heron Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Raise Road Beach Access - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yellow Point Park - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Priest Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Town Bakery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crow and Gate Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Snug at Inn of the Sea located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Heron Park and Raise Road Beach Access. Priest Lake and Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you again for your stay. Please come back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable location , an absolute dream !! The host was incredibly accommodating and the suite exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Always happy to hear when others enjoy our little secret piece of paradise. Thank you again for your stay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic ocean view, spacious balcony, efficient kitchenette, nice pool and hot tub. Communication with the owner was quick.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
I’m glad to hear our studio suite was well equipped for your stay. The view is great all year round, please come back anytime 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and location. Loved sitting on the balcony. Comfortable bed. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Thank you for your stay and for sharing your photos. Beautiful rainbow!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil drive to the Inn at the Sea. Beautiful property nurtured and the Condo is well appointed. Extremely comfortable for 2. The view and balcony provides peace, relaxation and rejuvenation. The quiet serenity during the weekdays created by the sea, covered patio, comfy bed and coffee in the morning is perfect. Great location to explore. We would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
I’m always happy to hear when guests enjoy the property just as much as I do. Please come back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Apartment

Great views and facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property, had everything we needed. Host was very responsive to requests and questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Away

Terrific location and unbeatable unit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent getaway with water and sun. The unit is exceptionally situated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snug at Inn on the Sea

Everything we desired and more. Excellent location, view, comfort, amenities, and host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thanks so much for your stay and for your patience with the new wifi setup 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

I highly recommend staying here! The host was lovely and the place was wonderful for us. It has a great view and great decor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you so much for staying. I’d be happy to host you again anytime. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seaside escape

Very nice location and very clean. Beautifull ocean view.
Stayed 23 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun time

Beautiful setting, plenty of amenities, quiet, relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful weekend get-away!

Just as described, clean and wonderful location. The ocean view was a delight as we hadn't known how much we would see being in the "building in the back". It was the cutest little room with everything we needed, the pool was refreshing, and exploring the shore was great. We'll definitely stay here again next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. You would be welcomed back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden Gem

A quiet and relaxing get away. The grounds are well maintained with a beautiful oceanfront view. The pool and jacuzzi are an added bonus. The studio had everything I needed and the bed was so comfy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Thank you for staying. You were an ideal guest with great communication and treated the space respectfully like it was your own. You’re welcome back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother daughter trip

First time using VRBO. It was amazing, beautiful and everyone around was so friendly. Genevieve was easy to get a hold of if needed. Will definitely try and book yearly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy & Quiet

A great 3-night stay!Cute & snug layout, fully equipped for a self-sustained stay (no oven, but the air fryer baked our deep-dished pie perfectly), full sized tub & shower, soft bed next to ocean views off the balcony. Sizeable warmed pool with a true deep end, and a ‘hot’ hot tub on timed jets, set just above the shoreline. We’ll keep an eye on availability here for a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we enjoyed our stay in our cozy room stocked with all the things to make it a home away from home. The view of the water was pretty and I loved the quiet, serene atmosphere of the grounds. I would have given 5 stars on all categories but we didn’t have any success with the free WiFi thus no access to any streaming channels on the TV. We did have to leave the grounds in order to connect to a family Zoom call. I didn’t want to call Genevieve to complain because it didn’t feel right and I discovered we could get connectivity at the beach area using our data. Plus, it made us focus more on each other and less on our phones. Thank you.
Sunrise from the deck.
Pano of the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. I do wish you had reached out to me regarding the wifi. Losing rating points on something I didn’t know was a problem, gave me no chance to fix it. In future I hope you let hosts know of issues to allow for solutions. You are welcome back anytime,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inn at the Sea

We had a lovely 4 night stay. The unit is fantastic. It was quite noisy during the day with construction next door, and for the first two nights the kids and adults were up partying until around 1130pm but otherwise the unit and surroundings are great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place

This is a small but perfectly set up apartment for two. The decor is pleasant and restful, the kitchen equipped for simple meals, and all was comfortable. We loved sitting on the balcony and enjoyed the view of the ocean. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would welcome you back again anytime : )
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Great little suite. Clean, well-stocked kitchen, good sized bathroom, comfy bed. A hidden gem of a location. We made use of the resort activities, (outdoor games, pool, hot tub, fire pit and dock). We were lucky and saw several orcas in the ocean! A perfect place to get away for the long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed

This unit meet our needs. Really appreciated the mini kitchen and supplies. Nice unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really enjoyable!

It was all great. The only thing that didn’t work very well was the Internet connection! Otherwise great place and real enjoyable Ladysmith area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
I’m sorry to hear the internet wasn’t working well. It’s usually a strong connection so I’ll look into that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Genevieve was very easy to communicate with, our check in instructions were very easy to follow and our suite was wonderful. It was light and airy, has a beautiful view of the ocean. We usually went down to the dock for the sunrise but one day we watched from our patio. Absolutely stunning. The suite contained everything we needed to make our own meals and thoughtful add ons such as beach towels and beach chairs, and a throw blanket came in super handy during a cooler evening. Thank you so much for being a part of our vacation. It was relaxing and rejuvenating. We loved every aspect of our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Genevieve Jarvis

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I'm a registered nurse working at Royal Jubilee Hospital, married to a musician. We grew up on Vancouver Island and after living in Toronto for a few years returned west in 2002 to live in Victoria. We weren't sure if we'd stay... but it doesn't really get any better than the west coast of Canada. Camping in remote areas on the island or travelling abroad, we like to have adventures. When Covid slowed us down I got creative and found this gem of a property.

Why they chose this property

My husband works part time at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo and he dreamed of less commuting. So when I saw this listing... it looked too good to be true. We booked a viewing and the pictures didn't do it justice. It's a dream come true owning a vacation property on the water. Inn of the Sea provides a community vibe with friendly neighbours and guests who are happy to be there to enjoy the beautiful 3.5 acre private oceanfront property. So we took a big gamble and hope to make it work by sharing our haven with you.

What makes this property unique

The hot tub is open year round and the swimming pool overhanging the ocean is heated seasonally. The large dock provides boat moorage or a great place to dive off into the warm waters of Stuart Channel. Lots of places to hike nearby or enjoy the 3.5 acres of private oceanfront property at Inn of the Sea. Lounge on the lawn, float in the pool, or grab a racket for a game of tennis at our private court. Friendly neighbours & guests are often found at the beachfront fire pit enjoying happy hour.

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