3266 Shearwater Drive, V9T 6A1 Nanaimo, Canada
#6 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in Nanaimo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 69 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Bryan
United StatesVery clean, unique architecture, amazing views of Departure Bay. Huge, quiet room.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Mohammed
United KingdomNice view from balcony. Hosts were very nice and provided a lift from and to the ferry port.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Cynnamon
CanadaNo cream or whitener for coffee.
It was beautiful. Great location. Beds very comfy. View was good. Host was very friendly. .everything was high standards
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Xiao
Hong KongYulan’s home was in a serene scenic neighborhood. We could see ocean view from the balcony. Yulan’s place was beautifully decorated. she gave us a warm welcome and was very responsive to our questions. Highly recommended and hope to be back again!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Rebecca
CanadaLocation is beautiful, and the house is... simply stunning. Yulan is a wonderful host, and not only did she cover every comfort possible, we felt truly welcomed by her kindness.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Mary
CanadaLoved it all!
It was a lovely, large, clean room. Many thoughtful details to make our stay comfortable. Very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Marites
CanadaStaff is very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Gemma
AustraliaThis was a lovely property to stay at. The room is very spacious and immaculately clean. The area is terrific and it is very quiet at night. You have access to a well equipped kitchen and we wished we were staying longer as it was such a nice place to go. The hostess was warm and welcoming and check in was very easy.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Peta
AustraliaThe suite is spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean. It's in a pretty location and only 10 minutes drive to downtown Nanaimo
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Myrna
CanadaThis is an amazing property. The location has a spectacular ocean view. The suite where we stayed is large, very clean and there is a well equipped guest kitchen. The hostess is most accommodating and helpful. My husband and I highly recommend this property for a stay in Nanaimo.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Karen
CanadaI was very happy with this place. There are stairs to the front door and more to the room. It was no problem for me, but be aware if you have trouble navigating stairs.. Otherwise, enjoy your stay.
The house is beautiful. With a lovely curbside presentation. Inside is even nicer. It is a quiet, safe, upscale neighborhood near the ocean. Great for walks. I felt comfortable leaving most of my baggage in my vehicle, which was parked in the driveway. The room is large with a large closet and ensuite bathroom. There is a family-sized deck off the room that has an ocean view. I spent most of the evening enjoying the warm weather and the view from the deck. When it got cooler, I moved inside and enjoyed the view from a sofa set in front of the floor to ceiling windows. (Window blinds available, when I finally had to go to bed.) Coffee in the room for morning. A separate kitchen with full-sized appliances available for guests. The hosts were friendly and non-intrusive. We had a nice chat in the morning before I left. We both missed the deer that got her roses that night; evidence of the wildlife in the area😊 I highly recommend this home stay. Thank-you, so much for sharing your lovely home, Evanne😊 (I hope I came close spelling your name.)
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Teresa
CanadaThe bed was very soft, which some people love, but we would’ve preferred a medium mattress
Beautiful room, nicely set up, extremely clean! Yulan was welcoming! Nice view of Departure Bay, lovely balcony to have morning coffee on.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Lu
CanadaNone
Full Kitchen is available. We made our own breakfast and were able to catch early ferry to Gabriola island. Fantastic view from the oversized room. My dad spent whole afternoon sat in the chair and enjoyed the view. Very very clean!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Nora
CanadaThe rain and the clouds.
The lady who owns the place is very nice, introduced herself to us in a very friendly manner. Granma is very friendly. The view is spectacular overlooking the ocean. You can see the BC ferries and ships.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
John
United StatesThis didn't bother us as our stay was in Feb, and so the mornings are dark. But, for those staying in summer, there are vertical blinds but no curtains. But honestly, this is amazing value for money, and I suggest just wearing an eye mask if needed. We'd definitely come back!
Very spacious room on par with a suite. The bathroom was huge and well equipped. Bedroom had sitting area with sofa andTV. Kettle and Kuerig coffee maker provided with plenty of tea and coffee and access to the kitchen if needed. Lots of spare bedding, plus a storage heater for those cold nights. Lots of storage space for longer stays. Balcony, too, for nice weather.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
M
FranceThe host was so kind and responsive! She waited for us to arrive even after 8 p.m! The room was cozy and warm, the view was also amazing!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Jandarocks
CanadaNo desk in the room. No separate entrance.
Good location. Spacious room. The host was friendly and accommodating. Lovely view.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Jane
CanadaClean, good location, has everything you need
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Margaret
AustraliaGreat view and balcony. Big. Use of a kitchen.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Greg
AustraliaWe had to book this accommodation late because a previous booking cancelled two days before. They did us a big favour because we certainly ended up in a better location. This is a suite in a private house and the host, Yelen, was very welcoming. We had a car so we could get to anywhere we needed to go. Lots of deer on the footpath each day. We had a beautiful balcony that overlooked Nanaimo. Highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Lily
CanadaWe stay there on a very hot summer day, our room was uncomfortably warm! Our host was kind enough to move us to a cooler part of the house.
Close to ferry terminal, scenic view of departure bay.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Jochen
GermanyLovely room and practical kitchen. Super friendly host. Close to very nice seashore areas.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Valladolid201
SpainThe room and the owners were very nice.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Sangbum
Canadatowels smelled a little bit
Superb location where you can see the ocean from the suite. Really warm welcoming host who have waited for me to arrive. Bed was very comfy, I absolutely enjoyed my stay here
Stayed in September 2023
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