Pet-friendly, private, and perfectly located near Departure Bay — your ideal base for exploring Vancouver Island.
- 5 minutes to BC Ferries (Departure Bay)
- Fast WiFi + fully equipped kitchen
- Quiet, comfortable, and professionally hosted
This stylish place to stay is perfect for group trips. There are two bedrooms, the primary has a king size bed and the secondary offers a queen size bed. The large La-Z-Boy sectional can accommodate 1 or even 2 additional guests depending on your circumstances. The primary has a desk and chair if you need to get some work done. The secondary offers a large comfy reading chair if you need some alone time.
The suite is perfect for those who want a base-camp to relax and unwind in a private and peaceful setting.
Guest access
Please feel free to use the outdoor patio area for cooking any meal you like and the seating area for eating and relaxing.
When coming down the path towards the rear of the property to enter your suite please be courteous and respectful of our neighbor.
Natural privacy, centrally located.
The space
The guest suite is 864 sq/ft with a 360 sq/ft patio for a total useable area of 1224 sq/ft. The patio is equipped with a Weber Spirit natural gas 3 burner barbeque plus side burner. If you want to fry anything this is the spot for you!
The primary bedroom with adjacent bathroom combine for just under 250 sq/ft. The living room is a comfortable 400 sq/ft with the second bedroom measuring 130 sq/ft. Both beds have luxury mattresses and heated mattress pads for your comfort as well as reading lamps for your convenience.
The suite has a galley kitchen at just 56 sq/ft which is offset by the outdoor cooking area. What the kitchen lacks in spaciousness it makes up for with amenities including a Wolf brand convection oven, Nespresso coffee maker and a Panasonic microwave oven with Inverter technology and sensor cooking settings.
For eating there is a bar area, outdoor table and seating area or you can use the coffee table for a meal in front of the TV.
Please enjoy the games, X-box, pool table, and reading materials provided for your use.
Local Attractions
Take a 12 minute drive from Tall Trees Airbnb and you arrive at Nanaimo's Harbourfront Walkway. Alive with seaplanes, boats of all descriptions and stunning harbour views this is a 'must visit' when in the Harbour City.
Whether you want to pick up a souvenir or treat yourself to an ice cream cone, gelato or specialty coffee there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
Short Hike: Big Rewards
A 12 minute bike ride from your suite, Beach Estates Trail head awaits.
This park is perfect for a quick nature break. The trail winds through mature trees and follows a small creek toward the ocean. Along the way, you will find:
• Boardwalks and stairs guide you through a shaded ravine
• The calming sound of water flowing beside the trail
• A charming waterfall tucked into the greenery
• Beach access with coastal views once you reach the bottom
It is an easy walk for most ages and a great option for families, dog walkers, or anyone needing fresh air without committing to a long hike.
Ask your host to drive you to the trail head, walk down to the beach and back towards Departure Bay beach swimming area and you are practically back to your home away from home.
