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RELAX, BE INSPIRED HAVE FUN IN THIS SAVVY SEAGULL SUITE, THE ISLAND'S GETAWAY

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books
Exterior
Beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Pipers Lagoon Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Nanaimo

With a stay at this vacation home in Nanaimo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Morningside Park. .This vacation home is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Roxanne Park.
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What's nearby

  • Pipers Lagoon Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bodhi's Artisan Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Neck Point Park - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smitty's Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

RELAX, BE INSPIRED HAVE FUN IN THIS SAVVY SEAGULL SUITE, THE ISLAND'S GETAWAY

Come relax, create or base your island excursions from this fully appointed two bedroom suite retreat.

Located in one of the quietest, prettiest, most convenient locations in Nanaimo; it is the home of resident host Ray Patrick.

The suite was purposed with your comfort and carefree stay foremost in its preparation. Complete with luxurious bedding, fluffy pillows, heated floor bathroom, tub/ shower, spa quality toiletries, cushy robes and slippers.


Your kitchen is fully appointed with a full size fridge, stove and all you'll need to create your favorite meals. If you don't feel like cooking then adventure out to experience some of the many fine dining restaurants which Nanaimo has to offer.

Your suite includes a spacious living area with gas fireplace, flat screen HDTV, cable with many viewing channels, Wi-Fi, area maps, brochures, games, books and puzzles.

Also a washer and dryer are in suite, for your convenience.

Enjoy relaxing on your private covered deck with ocean, mountain, and forest views, after you’ve taken in the sights and sounds of wonderful Nanaimo.

There are many beautiful parks, lakes, places to visit in Nanaimo less than 15 minutes away.

The property is not by the beach, but you’re a couple of min drive to one of the most popular parks, “Neck Point Park", which is right across the street. [Note: Photos of the beach and sunset are taken from Nick Point]

Many people enjoy hiking up to the bluff there and watching the breathtaking sunsets. You may catch sight of a pod of orca or dolphin swimming right by you as you gaze and share a bottle of your favorite beverage. It’s such a romantic, place we feel lucky to live here. "Pipers Lagoon Park" and "Linley Valley Park" are just minutes away drive. Bring the swim suits, snorkel, kayak, boat and fishing rods for your own marine discoveries.

Nanaimo has all the shopping amenities you’ll need, and lots of excursions you can take, including a trip to Mount Washington for skiing just over an hour away. With its central location, Nanaimo is a perfect base point for other trips all over the island.

Savvy Seagull is an adult oriented guest suite, though children are welcome. Ask owner about its suitability regarding the age of your children.

Unfortunately, sorry but the suite is not wheelchair accessible. There are 28 stairs to descend to get to the suite.

The hosts live up stair and have pets of their own, therefore your pets are not able to accompany you in your stay.

Savvy Seagull is a smoke free environment. Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere on the premises.

Welcome to your island getaway. I look forward to making your stay a “SPLENDIFEROUS” occasion. Ray


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ray Patrick

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 5033517

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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RELAX, BE INSPIRED HAVE FUN IN THIS SAVVY SEAGULL SUITE, THE ISLAND'S GETAWAY Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute 2 bedroom

Very nice suite great location. Amazing appliances and fantastic layout. Really nice touches such as coffee, butter, frozen snacks. Only issue is the noise barrier between the floor above and the suite. There must be a TV above the bedrooms and it was on very loudly very early in the mornings and every footstep was heard. So if you want to sleep past 7am good luck.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Trip

3 tee times, 2 nights at this place. Great little basement suite with cozy rooms, a clean bathroom and perfect little kitchen. Mattresses were a little firm and the stairway down to the access door was a bit sketchy but otherwise a very comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen T.

Good location

The pictures on vrbo need to be updated. The ones on the vrbo site looks like you get a very nice patio but it is actually the owners up stairs. The suite is down the side of the house with quite a few stairs and we arrived at night and one of the sensor lights were not working, so it was hard to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jaspreet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Quiet and peaceful space. Close to parks and cafes. Lovely stay with my sister and the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nanaimo bound

We found the location and amenities to be exactly what we hoped. Very spacious and well tended property. Hosts were responsive when we had questions. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean hikes and family visits

Seagull suite was perfect for us. Very comfy beds, efficient layout, complete kitchen, cute and well organized. It’s also close to lovely seaside parks and trails. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Savvy Seagull

Lovely little property on the outskirts of Nanaimo, Close to some local parks and beaches. Plus a very friendly cat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in Nanaimo

Great place that had everything we needed for our stay. Great location to enjoy Nanaimo and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

We enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were neat, well kept. We would definitely return here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation getaway

The accommodations were just what we needed. Lots of room for us and a nice deck to sit on and relax at the end of our days. Very central to the areas we visited and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exactly as described and just what we expected and they helped us with our bags which was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!

Was an awesome visit with gracious hosts and a beautiful quiet spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nanaimo week’s stay

The unit was clean, tidy and comfortable. In a residential area that was very quiet. Everything that was needed available. Host, Ray, she was easily available and delightfully friendly. Be sure to talk about stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H., Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!

The home is as advertised and had everything that we needed. The host is fabulous. We especially enjoyed the porch and the beds are comfy. We recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

I am in BC for work and had to stay over the weekend so I took the ferry from Horseshoe Inlet to Nanaimo. The ferry is easy and an enjoyable ride. The Savvy Seagull was a great place to stay. Very clean and the fireplace made it feel very comfortable in early Spring. Ray was very helpful and accommodating to my late check in. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Candace T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Savvy Seagull

The location was excellent, within walking distance to Neck Point Park. However, I was unaware of the flight of 28 stairs that was required to navigate to get to the lower level suite. My sister and I are seniors - we both needed help to get our suitcases up and down. Ray, the owner, was a delight to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

SusannahJoy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful hideaway

This property was lovely. It faces the water, it’s completely private, and access to all that Nanaimo has to offer is convenient. Our hosts were friendly and unobtrusive, and we all enjoyed our stay. Our boys loved the fireplace and the opportunity to watch the sunrise from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Savvy Seagull

Very clean, comfortable and quiet for. Any suggestion might be that a motion light be installed near the door. We came in after dark every night and needed to use our phone to see the key pad.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Me & Ed

Liked: Cleanliness

short visit at Seagull suite

The accommodation was clean, comfortable, and cozy.The kitchen was very well equipped, as well as the bathroom. Robes and sandals were a nice touch. Too bad we stayed only 2 days, as we were visiting the family living in Nanaimo during the day. The algae on the steps were slippery, so we had to watch our step. Ray and James were nice and caring hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Christmas week in Nanaimo

Great location with view of the trees of Neck Point. lots of room in 2-bedroom suite for 2 of us. One bed very firm and 1 softer. Really enjoyed gas fireplace. Full kitchen with almost everything we needed to cook a Christmas dinner. Only negative were the 32 steps down to our rental suite entrance as it is on a steep lot. The owner and family kindly helped us get our luggage and food supplies down the steps.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape

We really enjoyed the view, the fireplace and the overall peace of the house. It was very private and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Giles M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and well equipped

Accommodation very good, and would be fine for up to four. Main issue was first impressions of house front at street level. We did not realize that the rental was down many steps to the bottom level at the back. So view was more limited than expected. Steps down make it difficult for older couples like us, although we were able to leave through the back laneway so did not have to carry bags back up the steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from Home

We came to Nanaimo to see relatives. After a day of touring, it was great to come back to the "seagull", to relax and recharge for the next day of sightseeing. The proximity to Neck Point also gave us a chance to exercise. We'd book this property again if we come back to Nanaimo in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vancouver Island Adventure

This property was just as stated the VRBO listing. Cleanliness is of first importance to us and the "Savvy Seagull" met this criteria. The host, Ray and her spouse were gracious without being intefering. I highly recommend this property for anyone who wants to rest or explore Vancouver Island. Good location for access to Victoria or the inland (Sproat Lake, etc.)>
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023