6374 Icarus Drive, V9V 1N4 Nanaimo, Canada
#5 of 10 Holiday rentals in Nanaimo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Yosef
Saudi ArabiaNothing.
Awsome view, clean and spacious. My kids loved the cat.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Laura
CanadaStunning view of the ocean from the accommodation and patio.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Patricia
CanadaVery nice place, quiet location, host responded promptly to any problems. Only downside is: Access to unit is not recommended for seniors with balance or mobility issues.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Larry
CanadaI would have liked a desk and chair to work at. The trip for the family was a pleasure trip, but I had to work during the day on my computer. It would have been nice to have a dedicated workspace. Oh, the kitchen needs a couple of rubber spatulas.
Large rooms, ocean view, comfortable living room. Large beds.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
100aa
CanadaVery overpriced for 2. Odd entrance from the side of building, straight into one of the bedrooms which felt like a walk through bedroom. We didn't like the temporary curtain solution, nor the fact that we have to step right into a carpeted area with wet umbrellas and bags. Not practical in rain. No protection from rain on the outside of the entry door either. Very huge area but kitchen/ dining area especially, and the back bedroom feel as if in a basement. It is a walkout developed basement afterall. A hallowed cavernous feel to the accommodation. Garden very neglected. Owner aloof, didn't greet us when coming home at similar time and even noticed us from a short distance away. Unfortunately the neighbour from next doors made a nasty comment to us next day, without any provocation on our part or wanting to interact with him. He knew fully well we were the guests, as if unhappy he has bnb next doors. A weird experience with no warmth of a b&b which it tries to market and sell itself as. Size of accommodation is not what makes for a pleasant stay and hospitality lacks here. Felt as if it's all about $, and not being really guest friendly place, nor very helpful either.
Very Spacious. Clean. Some nice views in the distance from the one bedroom. Unfortunately lounge has an overhanging deck. In a quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2025
Gale
United StatesI’m disabled and it’s not that disabled friendly
Fantastic view
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 23 December 2024
Valerie
CanadaSaid there was a fireplace but it looked like it had never been used. Should not advertise and then tell everyone to not use it. Hard to get into the space with uneven ground and steep steps to get your luggage into the place. Owner was there luckily and he took my stuff in. I have had an injury and they should let people know. Entry steep steps in with no bars to pull up. I had to crawl in and pull myself up on a couch.
View and space
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
M
CanadaNote-Stairs down to the basement suite had good lighting but the stepping stones are uneven so might be challenging to carry luggage for some people with mobility or balance issues
Good location and beautiful view. Very comfortable bed and hosts were very nice to deal with. We had a beautiful kitty come for a quick visit in the morning as we were relaxing having our morning coffee🥰 see pictures
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 12 October 2024
Sheila
CanadaNothing.
The view is spectacular. The beds are very comfortable. There is an enormous amount of space, and it is incredibly clean. The kitchen is very well stocked.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Colin
United KingdomViews out of the living room windows
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Philomena
CanadaThe dark path to the door.
Huge place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Rockwood
CanadaA funny mixture of styles and odd position of light switches but really we have to work hard to criticize anything.
Very clean, quiet suburban neighborhood with fantastic views. Very private and well equipped. Very helpful owner.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Shirley
NetherlandsThe photos did not give the impression that it would be in the basement.
It was clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Jason
United KingdomOne of the best places we've stayed in. Spacious well presented appartment, very well stocked kitchen, perfect veranda and gorgeous views over the George strait watching bald eagles fly around. Quiet neighbourhood, handy for Nanaimo.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Hanson
CanadaThe peacefulness. Beautiful view
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Bri
CanadaWe also found an empty pop bottle by the beside table up arriving. The owner came down and aggressively banged on the door at 9pm, and we’re told to be quiet, our family friends had to leave with their children on NYE while playing a monopoly game - no music was being played and we were not overly loud. They said the property wasn’t built well for sounds.. and the children were laughing to loud :( They also said it was a villa- which should be detached.. it was not. Add was misleading, saying we had the entire home, when they lived upstairs
The entrance way was unclear, junk outside the door, but the view was ok, there were plastic pails and a messy unkept yard with old junk laying around took away from it
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Larry
CanadaAccess path to entrance/steps was not very well lit at night. There are motion sensors but they are not far reaching or quick enough to activate
Spacious, clean, and well located. Great views.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Irene
CanadaNothing
Good communication Very clean & spacious & comfortable Lovely view, well equipped
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Kevan
CanadaOutside stairs might are a little difficult for older folks to navigate.
Clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Katherine
United StatesThis is more AirBnB and staying in someone's guest basement/house. Main house activity can be heard and wasn't sure if we could use the backyard or a patio as that was part of their house. A cat roams freely around the back yard. There is a strong cat urine odor in the apartment. The lighting is a bit strange; in the whole living room there was only one main, very bright, overhead light. Extremely high cleaning fee but still asked to clean dishes before leaving.
Door code for key lock was helpful. The location was beautiful with big windows overlooking the back yard and water. Full kitchen with all appliances. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Lynley
CanadaSpacious, comfortable, homey, great view! Huge trees
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Wai
CanadaThe property is located right next to the sea shore and has a wonderful view. It’s only 5 mins drive from a major shopping plaza. It is clean, very well equipped, and has all the basic stuff for cooking and house keeping.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Linda
SpainSpacious rooms with everything that you needed for a relaxing stay. Lovely comfortable huge beds.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Robert
CanadaExceptionally well equipped. Fantastic view of the ocean from the living room and the patio. Comfy beds!
Stayed in May 2023
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