From the moment we walked into this home, we KNEW we were going to enjoy our month-long stay here. The view alone is spectacular but there's so much more.
Ann and Ken's home is spacious, well appointed with tasteful décor and the kitchen is equipped with EVERYTHING you could possibly need (even a newly purchased Keurig coffee machine so we could enjoy both decaf and caffeinated coffee!) . Ann's beautiful original artwork hangs throughout, providing a personalized touch. The master king bed is very comfortable as is the living room furniture. Included is a wide variety of television subscriptions so there's lots to choose from for a movie or tv series. The numerous skylights throughout the home offer bright light and the high ceilings made the home even more spacious. The covered patio off the kitchen area is AMAZING with two dining tables and 3 chaise loungers. We enjoyed our morning coffee, afternoon tea and evening drinks there almost daily and loved watching the tide come in and out as well as the Bald Eagles flying by on a regular basis. Sunsets, nearby mountains, sun sparkling on the water and tidal pools made for a relaxing view! This unit is literally steps to the gazebo and fire pits where some of the owners/renters gather for the sunset and it's a lovely place to soak in the full view of Craig Bay. There are smooth paths to the beach and these paths continue in both directions. We explored the entire bay and surrounding neighbourhood on a series of nature walks without getting into our car. The Pacific Shores complex as a whole is well maintained, quiet and centrally located for exploring the region. We took advantage of the detailed suggestions Ann and Ken left for us and completely LOVED our excursions to so may forests, waterfalls, markets, beaches, shops, restaurants and nearby towns. The community pool, hot tubs, gym and ping pong table (and pool table) were an added bonus we enjoyed as much as possible.
Our communication with Ann and Ken was clear and prompt and I believe if we had run into issues (which we didn't) they would have been quick to assist. We had no trouble finding their home, getting in and settled and figuring out all the basics for an enjoyable stay. They started us off with an adequate amount of basic supplies including many spices and condiments. We highly recommend their home if you are looking for a peaceful location in the Parksville, Nanoose Bay region.