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Quiet Sanctuary

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Exterior
TV, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Nanaimo, BC
  • Long Lake
    9 min drive
  • Frank Crane Arena
    10 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University
    11 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Arrowsmith-Benson

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Arrowsmith-Benson vacation home, you'll find Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Brechin Lanes. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' George's BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jingle Pot Pub - ‬6 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.

Quiet Sanctuary

Stay in a private suite that is located in a quiet sanctuary just outside city limits. Located right at the base of Mount Benson, minutes away from Westwood lake, VIU, numerous hiking locations and 10min drive to either end of the city. Enjoy all the aspects the city provides, the beautiful amazing experiences of nature and a quiet restful night in rural area. You get everything in one place. Perfect for longer stays, family vacations, work trips and its more comfortable than hotels and great for pets.

Property manager

Julene

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Quiet Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dave R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs cleaning
The photos online of the layout is accurate. We received strict parking rules despite the huge rural property. It was tight with our 2 vehicles.... needlessly. There were several kids playing hockey too close to our vehicle's and rental suite, yelling and horseplaying. The host's dog entered the suite twice without invitation. The living room couch and surrounding areas had too much pet hair and smelled of vomit, as did the vaccum. The smell got into our clothes. The kitchen stove/oven is old and is dirty with black burnt on areas throughout. The fridge has thick dust and the kitchen floor needed washing. The coffee maker pod area is very dirty. We were overwhelmed with the bad smell, dirty kitchen and pet hair. The noise of the kids playing so close to the suite and parking our vehicle's didn't work for us. We left minutes after arriving in search of somewhere else on a busy Holiday weekend. We understand that price should reflect the accommodation. This rental suite was priced reasonably but needs a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the living room and especially the kitchen. The bathroom was acceptable, as was the simple, no T.V. bedroom. The bedsheets weren't good and no attention to detail. We do not recommend this suite.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine H., alberta canada

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, host is nice👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jizhe, Richmond

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience to stay , nice room and everything is good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. So many details put into this suit. Everything you need to stay and above.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aiea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect for us, clean, quiet and everything is there.Kitchen and laundry. Owners left some food and laundry detergents for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie L., Alabama, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Suite
Cute suite, suitable for 2 people. All amenities and full kitchen/ supplies. They even left bagels and cream cheese for us. Property owner was quick to respond to messages. As a suggestion I think it needs blinds at the side door. It is private but anyone can just walk up and see in. I also didn’t realize this suite was attached to the house but that may have been my fault reading the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We were extremely pleased with our unit and the owners. The only negative, there was no cable TV. There was only apple TV with Netflix. Otherwise, excellent stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023