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Located within 6.2 km of Nanaimo Bastion and 6.4 km of Newcastle Island Marine Park, Panoramic Ocean View provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Nanaimo. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay features mountain views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk. The room and the owners were very nice.

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9.2
Superb
103 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Winter's Hideaway Suite is situated in Ucluelet, less than 1 km from Big Beach and a 13-minute walk from Ucluelet Aquarium. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. This was the perfect place to stay! The suite was very comfy and the hosts were amazing. They even let us know that the road was going to be closed for the day so that we could plan around it. Great communication. Would 100% stay again.

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9.5
Exceptional
105 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

Featuring inner courtyard views, Garden House features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 6.7 km from Comox Ferry Terminal. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Loved this place! Even better than expected. The house was super nice, and the landlord was really friendly. Everything went smoothly — would totally stay again!

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9.5
Exceptional
254 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

Situated in Nanaimo and only 1.7 km from Nanaimo Bastion, AnnArthur Guest House features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property was built in 2016 and has air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park. Lovely hosts who were super helpful and immediately attended to any questions we had!

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9.6
Exceptional
268 reviews
Price from
US$83
per night

Ucluelet Aquarium is 3 minutes’ drive from this non-smoking Ucluelet property. Free WiFi is included. Spring Cove views are offered.

A microwave, fridge and a coffee machine are featured in the suite at Liahona Guest House. A seating area offers a flat-screen satellite TV. An en suite bathroom with a soaker tub is included. Scott was very helpful and informative. Beautiful terrace view with grazing deer.

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9.4
Superb
301 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Boasting mountain views, Stunning oceanfront home 4br3b sunrise beachcombing near Bamberton Park offers accommodation with an open-air bath and a patio, around 3.2 km from Mill Bay Ferry Terminal. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has an outdoor fireplace and a hot tub. I like the house, how beautiful the inside and outside, I could see the owner take lots of time to decorate her house!

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
US$390
per night

The homestay is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom.

The homestay also offers outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day out in the open. The owner and her son were so welcoming! We were offered tea...her special rose tea...and treats...and a lovely chat! The property is so beautiful...the lake exquisite!

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9.5
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Rustic Guest Suite is situated in Ucluelet, 300 metres from Little Beach and 1.2 km from Ucluelet Aquarium. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Perfect private getaway for a couple of days in the Ucluelet/Tofino area. Great host also. 10/10 recommendation. Would stay there anytime again. ...and unlike in the description, there is WiFi of course.

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9.5
Exceptional
20 reviews

This air-conditioned homestay comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a seating area, a dining area and a cable flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Suite was very clean, bed was comfortable, the snack basket was a nice surprise, nice to be able to park my car close to the door. Although I didn’t need it, there is a bus stop right there.

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9.1
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Set in Nanoose Bay, Tyee Beach Oasis Bed and Breakfast is a recently renovated accommodation, 31 km from Nanaimo Bastion and 31 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Petroglyph Park is 36 km from the guest house. There was nothing not to like. It was beautifully furnished and very relaxing with wonderful views of the beach. There was a washer and dryer which was very handy after travelling for one week. The extra touches of fresh fruit, nuts, chocolates and home baked treats were delightful.

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9.9
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
US$137
per night

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