2BR near VIU, Trails & Lake | W/D + Kitchen

Your home away from home awaits at our Urban Garden Suite! Our legal 2-bedroom retreat, praised by guests, is sparkling clean with every amenity you need:

✓ 200+ Mbps WIFI
✓ Fully-equipped kitchen
✓ Laundry
✓ Covered carport parking
✓ Legal and Licensed

Perfectly located for travelers and remote workers, with quick access to Nanaimo`s highlights including NRGH, downtown, VIU & Westwood Lake.

Our dedication to your comfort shines through—be our next delighted guest!

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DETAILED INFO
Here at Urban Garden Suites, we always try to put ourselves in our guests’ shoes and think... `What would they need to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable?”

As an experienced Superhost and a perennial Guest Favourite, we`ve come up with a LOT of ideas!

✓ Free Covered Parking in Carport
✓ Air-Conditioning in Summer
✓ Host-Shoveled Driveway in Winter
✓ Roku Smart TV with Cable Pkg (incl TSN & Crave)
✓ Board & Card Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Books & Magazines
✓ Electric Sit/Stand Desk in main bedroom with office chair, keyboard and mouse
✓ Washer & Dryer (shared with host) - includes detergent and dryer sheets
✓ Sofa Bed with 4” Memory Foam Mattress
✓ Beach Towels, Bags & Blankets
✓ Cooler Bags with Freezer Packs
✓ Dogs Welcome (max 2 medium dogs ✓ Fully Equipped Kitchen with:
○ Spices
○ Full size Fridge with Freezer
○ Full size Stove with Oven
○ Microwave & Toaster
○ Blender and Immersion Blender
○ Plastic food storage containers
○ Rice cooker/steamer
○ Drip Coffee Maker
○ Coffee Grinder, French Press, Pour-Over Filter
○ Electric Kettle
○ Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Teas, Sweeteners

Have questions? Send us a message or read on...

PARKING
Mere steps to your door
✓ Park in the Carport & Driveway
✓ Extra free street parking available

COOKING
The well-appointed kitchen makes cooking a breeze.
✓ 12 common dried spices
✓ Outdoor fresh herb garden for guests
✓ Plastic food storage containers
✓ Egg slicer, garlic press, cheese grater, colander & salad spinner (to name a few)
✓ Rice cooker/steamer
✓ Blenders - regular and immersion

DINING
We have a selection of dishes, cutlery and glasses for a pleasant dining experience.
✓ Glasses - wine, beer & tumbler
✓ Plastic drinkware for kids or outside
✓ Place mats & Napkins

LIVING ROOM
Plenty of seating and activities for you to rest and relax.
✓ Roku Smart TV - connect to your favourite streaming service
✓ Crave-on-Demand
✓ Premium Cable Package (TSN, HGTV, DIY, W, etc)
✓ Games (board, card, dice) & Jigsaw Puzzles

OFFICE
The main bedroom has an office space so you can work in comfort and privacy.
✓ Electric Sit/Stand Desk w/ keyboard tray
✓ 200+ Mbps Wifi
✓ Keyboard and Mouse provided
✓ Office Chair (adjustable height)

BATHROOM
The bathroom has a large shower with a built-in seat and grab bars inside and outside for those who might need them.
✓ Radiant heater in bathroom
✓ Handheld shower-head has several massage settings
✓ Fluffy white towels

BEDROOMS
The queen bedroom has plenty of space to spread out.
✓ Full-size closet & dresser
✓ Dresser
✓ Luggage rack
✓ Extra pillows available
✓ Room darkening cellular shades

The double bedroom has a unique view out the window, loved by young and old alike.
✓ Wardrobe with hangers and shelves
✓ Room darkening cellular shades

The double sofa bed in the living room offers extra sleeping space.
✓ 4` memory foam mattress
✓ Room darkening cellular shades

CHILDREN
Kids (and the young-at-heart) LOVE the view out the second bedroom window! And when they’re done identifying all the elves and fairies… other activities await...
✓ Floor jigsaw puzzles
✓ Colouring books
✓ Reading books
✓ Games (board, card, dice)
✓ Outdoor Games - horseshoes, sidewalk chalk, frisbee
✓ 3 minute walk to Video Game Arcade & 10 pin bowling at Splitsville

PETS
Two small dogs (✓ Bowls, leash and towels provided
✓ Wet-paw towels provided

LAUNDRY
The laundry room, which is shared with your hosts, is in the covered carport, near the back gate, just 10 steps from your door.
✓ Laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided
✓ Laundry baskets
✓ Drying rack
✓ Clothesline in carport

ACCESSIBILITY
Unfortunately, while the the suite is walker-friendly it is NOT wheelchair-friendly. The interior doorways and bathroom are too narrow.

BEACH READY
During the summer months, you’ll definitely want to visit one of the many local beaches (freshwater or saltwater is up to you!).
✓ Beach towels, bags and blankets
✓ Cooler bag and freezer packs
✓ Plastics picnic dishes & cutlery
✓ Carport clothesline for hanging beach gear

SAFETY
We take the safety of our guests seriously.
✓ bedroom windows for emergency egress
✓ fire escape maps in each bedroom
✓ night lights & flashlights
✓ fire extinguisher in kitchen
✓ smoke & carbon monoxide detectors (hard-wired)
✓ first aid kit
✓ smart lock access code changed with each guest
✓ power outage kit

SUSTAINABLE LIVING
We try to minimize our impact on Mother Earth. We are firm believers that every little step we take can make a difference.
✓ Heat Pump reduces electricity usage
✓ Composting of food waste
✓ Vegetable and fruit garden
✓ Drip irrigation to reduce water use during the summer
✓ Reduce single-use plastics
✓ Reusable grocery bags provided in the suite
✓ Recycle as much as we can
✓ Hang laundry to dry on clothesline

We gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Snuneymuxw First Nation.


LISTING ACCESS
We are located less than a minute`s drive from the Nanaimo Parkway (Highway 19), giving you quick and easy access to north, south and central Nanaimo.

Guest parking is in the carport and driveway for easy access to the private suite entrance within the carport. The entire suite is private and available for guests.

The patio off the side of the carport is for guests to enjoy, although you may see one of us watering the plants out there.

Children and dogs are welcome to play in the unfenced front yard.

We are happy to provide a tour of our backyard garden, so please ask us if you are interested in seeing what we have growing back there. The backyard is our private space, so please don`t enter without permission.

GUEST/HOST INTERACTION
We love to meet our guests and also respect your privacy. We may pop down when you first arrive just to welcome you and answer any questions you might have. We live upstairs and you can message us any questions or requests which we will strive to accommodate.

You will likely see us out in the backyard, working in the garden during the spring/summer/fall. Depending on the weather and season, we are happy to offer a tour of our backyard urban garden and greenhouse.

We do access the laundry room in the carport, so you may see us in there on occasion.

NEIGHBOURHOOD OVERVIEW
We are a short walk (and even shorter drive) to Westwood Lake and the forests surrounding Mount Benson, perfect for hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddle-boarding and mountain biking.

If you are looking for a great workout... walk up Calder Road to the very top (can you do it in less than 8 minutes?). From there, you`ll see an entry point to the Westwood Lake trail system!

We are a 2 minute walk to a bowling alley and game arcade, pub, liquor store and convenience store (corner of Calder & Jinglepot).

In 5 minutes, you can be on the Nanaimo Parkway Trail for walking, running or biking.

Within a 30 minute walk you can find: Buttertubs Marsh Bird Sanctuary, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Nanaimo Track and Field Club, Nanaimo Skating Rink, Bowen Park and Country Grocer.

In 45 minutes, you can walk to downtown Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and the waterfront.

TRANSIT NEARBY
We are a two minute walk to the local bus stop, in front of the nearby pub, where you can catch the #5 bus. In less than 10 minutes, you can be at VIU. In 20 minutes, you’ll be downtown.

Or, just across the Parkway, on Jingle Pot - a 10 min walk – or catch the #5 bus and transfer), you can catch the #15 or #25 and zoom up to the north end of Nanaimo.

Many trails are within walking distance (Westwood Lake, Morrell Sanctuary, Nanaimo Parkway Trail, Buttertubs Marsh). For more ideas, check our Info Station in the suite, behind the entrance door, or ask us for more info.

CITY BYLAWS AND GUEST LIMITS
The Province of British Columbia and the City of Nanaimo regulate short term rentals. Our suite is an authorized secondary suite in our Primary Residence. We have a municipal short term rental business license (#5030519). The City of Nanaimo limits us to a maximum of 4 adult guests (over the age of 18) and we can host 6 guests in total (e.g. 4 adults and 2 children). We are registered with the provincial Short Term Rental Registry.

STAYS LONGER THAN 28 DAYS
Please keep our home clean and tidy during your stay. Additional cleaning fees may apply if the place is left excessively dirty, untidy or disorganized. If you would like us to perform a mid-stay cleaning, we can provide that at a cost of $50/cleaning. Thank you for your cooperation.

RECORDING DEVICES
Please note: a video surveillance camera continuously monitors the exterior of our home. The camera is located above the suite entrance. The video and audio recordings from this device remain private and may be used for liability reasons and to monitor occupancy and other policies noted here. It does not infringe upon the expectation of privacy in this public area. To disable or obscure the camera is prohibited and may result in eviction without refund.
1. No Smoking or Vaping inside suite (smoking in the carport is OK).
2. Pets - up to 2 medium dogs only (3.