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Inn the Estuary has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Nanoose Bay, 23 km from Nanaimo Bastion. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The rooms come with a balcony with views of the river. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Newcastle Island Marine Park is 24 km from Inn the Estuary, while Nanaimo Museum is 26 km from the property. Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome Airport is 25 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Nanoose Bay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This place is a hidde gem. What Harold has done to let us experience nature and confort at the same time is really unique
  • Paulh
    Canada Canada
    Inn the Estuary has a superb location nestled in the wetlands that run down to the ocean. Everything about the unit was excellent. Definitely upscale and definitely comfortable. We saw eagles, birds, beavers and other animals right from our...
  • Yvette
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful room, stunning location. Quiet, fun to watch wildlife. Well equipped facility.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful relaxing location surrounded by wildlife. Clean and comfortable accommodation with all required amenities. Close to hiking and swimming spots and a great little farm shop. Great host!
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous, spacious room with fantastic views. There's a bonus of an outdoor jacuzzi bath too
  • Sean
    Canada Canada
    This was not our first time staying at Inn the Estuary, and quite simply it continues to be our family's favourite place to stay. In fact, our trip to the Nanaimo area was specifically just to stay here.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The diversity of birds was amazing and then at night our very own bat show
  • Nicholas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The welcome of the host and the exceptional room and surroundings really stand-out, what an exclusive place this is.
  • Keely
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful views from the room... This place is a hidden gem, feels like you are totally alone in the wilderness yet within walking distance to general store and liquor store. Short drive to pub and amazing walks. Harold was so welcoming and gave...
  • Wolfgang
    Canada Canada
    This was an exceptional experience. We watched all sorts of birds through the huge windows against the backdrop of the estuary. The property was smartly built and was very quiet, just birds, frogs and a water fountain could be heard. The host...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Angela

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
Angela
Welcome to a nature-lovers paradise, in central Vancouver Island in Nanoose Bay (13km north of Nanaimo). This vacation suite is surrounded by 100 acres of protected bird sanctuary/estuary lands. With numerous beaches, nature trails and local attractions you can keep as busy exploring as you'd like, although we suspect you'll choose to spend your time enjoying the properties amenities, peace and quiet and bird watching/star gazing from your private deck (and outdoor tub)!
I am an Interior Designer who recently moved from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver, to the pristine natural surrounds of Vancouver Island! Growing up, our family has always ran a bed & breakfast in our home, therefor, hosting and hospitality comes natural to us! We've welcomed guests from around the globe and have received an annual average customer ratings of 10/10 and 9.9/10 from (Website hidden by Airbnb) Both properties listed in our profile are private turn-key Vacation rental suites on our family's property in Naoonse Bay (central Vancouver Island). If you have any questions regarding the property or amenities, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Nanoose Bay is located in central (east coast) Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Parksville. In Nanoose you will find the most beautiful little beautiful, hikes, farms and walking trails. The area is rated as one of the top diving destinations in the world! If you're looking for a quiet, peaceful place to unwind, you'll find it here!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Inn the Estuary
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge

    Outdoor & View

    • River view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Laundry

    Miscellaneous

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Inn the Estuary takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cards accepted at this property
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    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Inn the Estuary in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Inn the Estuary

    • Yes, Inn the Estuary is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Inn the Estuary is 350 yards from the centre of Nanoose Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Inn the Estuary is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Inn the Estuary on this page.

    • Inn the Estuary has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Inn the Estuary may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Inn the Estuary can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Inn the Estuary offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Inn the Estuary on this page.