Places to stay near Bowen Park

Departure Bay ferry. Entire house with large Deck.

Just 2 blocks up the hill from the departure bay ferry terminal. 2 bedrooms upstairs 1 bedroom downstairs plus bunk beds in the family room. stylish well equipped kitchen with natural gas range. Large deck with partial ocean view, outdoor dining and top of the line BBQ. Comfy living room open to kitchen with Apple TV, Netflix, Disney, cable, paramount, Amazon prime video, Bose sound system. Large family room downstairs with comfy sectional, and all the same up upstairs plus video games

One bedroom and one living room suite

About this space 10 mins drive to downtown & 15 mins to BC Ferries Terminals: Departure Bay & Duke Point. 5 mins to VIU 1. Free coffee 2. 10 min drive to Quality Foods or value village, Nanaimo and other amenities 3. Reliable hi-speed internet & New 50" inch smart tv. 4. Gives you the home-away-from home vibe. 5 minutes walk to bus route to VI & downtown and outside sensor cameras 5. A family with two kids lives above the unit and a unit beside it. The quiet time is 11pm to 7am. Pls No smoking

The Boys' Place.

The space is a newly renovated, tastefully decorated, one bedroom basement area, in a 1927 character home. Complete with all modern appliances, as well as some antiques added to enhance its charm. The ceiling is 6 '4" ( 1.93M) so if you play basketball this may not be a good match for you. Very centrally located on a quiet street, 2 blocks from the seawall and marina, walking distance to DT shopping, restaurants, pubs, Art Gallery, Port Theater, etc. 1 block to bus stop, 2 min. drive to ferry.

Waterfront Area Suite

FIFA SPECIAL! The suite is only a 3 minute drive to the ferry to Vancouver! 10% discount for weekly stays for June and July 2026. Romantic 1 bedroom executive suite in the lower level of a 90 year old home. Situated across the street from the waterfront/sea wall. An easy walk to downtown Nanaimo pubs, shops and restaurants. Features include: Large bedroom Queen bed Flat screen TVs Heated floors Heated towel rack Granite counter tops Wine fridge Gas fireplace BBQ Off street parking

MACHLEARY HIDEAWAY ( Downtown old city Nanaimo )

Business license # 5033066 The Machleary Hideaway is a place you can call home away from home. Designed to accommodate, couples, families, business people, or a space for friends to just enjoy while they discovering Nanaimo Fully furnished, featuring a gas fireplace, big tv, Bluetooth sound speaker, charging stations, full kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, office space with a harbour view. The decor is simple, clean and tidy. Over height ceilings give the place an open and airy feel.

Stylish 2 BR suite, close to University & Hospital

Imagine driving off the ferry & arriving at your destination within 10 mins. This Boho inspired 2 BR, 1 BTR BSMT suite is centrally located with easy access to Bowen Park, VIU, Nanaimo's city centre, & is only a 5 min walk to the Regional Hospital. Our bright above ground suite offers a fully equipped kitchen with microwave & dishwasher, Keurig coffee & tea station, full sized washer & dryer, 50" HD TV & comfy sofa, & free covered parking. Book now & put your accommodation needs to rest!

Lake View Home & Chef Kitchen

Private at this peaceful and centrally located upper floor home where you can relax on the deck and take in the beautiful lake views, walk or drive minutes to many amenities such as shopping and restaurants. Gourmet spacious updated kitchen with gas stove Airfryer & access to outdoor deck. Living room is bright and spacious with 65”Smart TV. Lake access is 2 min walk away or a beach acsess 15 mins walk. A Fantastic Location in the beautiful city of Nanaimo. *Back yard is fenced .

Lovely suite near active harbour and waterfront

This private suite below our family home inclusively welcomes airbnb guest, friends and family 🏠🐕‍🦺🌈 Situated in the Newcastle neighbourhood of Nanaimo it’s just a 300 meter stroll to the Naniamo waterfront. A 15 -20 minute walk to Maffeo Sutton Park and the inner harbour. From there stroll downtown and visit the many bars, restaurants and shops. Visit ‘Tourism Nanaimo’ for festivals and events. See my ‘Host Guidebook’ for our favourite local restaurants and sightseeing ideas.

Ocean Walk Oasis

Bright, spacious, open concept with elegance, comfort and convenience. 1 block from ocean, Nanaimo Yacht Club, Seawall & 10 minute walk to DT Nanaimo. LR, DR kitchen & designated work station in one space with defined areas. The LR sofa faces a large screen TV behind bi-fold doors. The principal bedroom has a pocket door in the hallway to bathroom with a stacking W/D laundry closet and deep wide soaker tub. Two designated desk/work areas for the convenience of working travelers.

Harbour City Hideaway

Welcome to Harbour City Hideaway in Nanaimo! Located in a central location, our stylish and cozy Airbnb offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort for your stay. The Hideaway is situated within walking distance of numerous amenities, including restaurants, grocery and liquor stores, quick bites to eat, walking trails, and VIU. Being a 10-minute drive from ferries, 15-minute drive from the airport, and only 5 minutes into downtown makes this spot the perfect island stay.

Benson View Micro Studio - Private Door and Bath

A licensed clean cozy convenient micro studio + private bathroom and entrance - easy self check-in, free parking, full-sized bed (54" x 75", fits a solo or slim duo), near downtown, VIU, schools, hospital, sports arenas, ferries, 4 bus routes nearby, embraced by beautiful parks and trails, pretty mountain view. drive 5 mins or walk 20 mins to downtown/waterfront/VIU, drive 10 mins to Departure Bay. Tip: book multiple nights to save on cleaning, as it is charged once per booking.

Oceanfront Home - 1bdr Suite is a separate space.

South facing, sheltered from most of the wind, walk-on oceanfront in the city! Large deck, Solarium, Hot-tub, Kayaks and stunning views (Brandon Islands, Newcastle Island Provincial Park, Birds, Seals, Otters, Boats, Fisheries Canada docks). Swim, Paddle board, Kayak, Beach comb, Picnic or just relax - beside the salt water and a patch of old forest. Nanaimo is centrally located, permitting day trips to Vancover, Victoria and even Tofino. Luke (myself) reside in the suite.