Lovely Single Rooms with Garden

Homestay in Herewood/University area - Nanaimo, Canada

About the Homestay

Coastal Cosy
  • Welcomes
  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

The suite downstairs has 2 bedrooms with it's own bathroom, kitchen and outside entrance. The yellow room has a single bed and the blue room has a single bed, as well. Small pets under control would be welcome.
I have added our extra bedroom upstairs as an overflow room. If both the rooms downstairs are booked and someone is looking for a room for a short time, we would be happy to share our space.
If you want help with your English, Susan has been a home-stay mom for foreign students at our local University, for almost 30 years and is happy to help.
We have done a fair amount of travelling ourselves and love the experiences we have had. There are many delightful places to visit on Vancouver Island. Want to make s’mores? We have a fire pit in the back yard plus a pergola set up for eating and/or lounging. Ask for more information.

My Pets

Dog

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Laundry
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke alarm

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 2 nights

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Check-in date must be before 29 Sep 2024

Available for given dates

Long stay? If you have a reoccuring schedule where days in the week do not require accommodation, you can unselect those days below. This will inform the host and reduce the price of your stay.

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Blue Room
From $25 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates
Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$30
Weekly Price
$200
Monthly price
$760
Yellow room
From $25 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom shared (with family / other guests)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Bright room with single bed

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Nightly Price
$35
Weekly Price
$210
Monthly price
$775
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About the Area

We are located on the south end of Nanaimo, within walking distance of Vancouver Island University. There is a shopping mall 5 minutes walk away and bus stops at the mall. It is about a 20-30 minute walk to downtown Nanaimo and the inner harbour.
There are lots of ethnic restaurants as well as pubs and regular Canadian food restaurants.
Vancouver Island has many wonderful places to experience and visit. There is a regular bus service to downtown Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, as well as northward and westward to Long Beach National Park.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Swimming
  • Shopping Centre
  • Restaurant
  • Airport
  • Bus Stop

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

Payment Method: Please note that we require our guests to pay 25% of the booking total to us in advance of the booking to hold your room (on top of the 15% service fee paid to Homestay.com), Once you have booked, I will be able to give you my email address and etransfer is an easy way to pay.
Cancellation Policy: We ask our guests to give us at least 7 days’ notice for any cancellation, at which time I will refund all but 10%. Any cancellation later than this will not be refunded.
HOUSE RULES:
Please be quiet from 11 PM to 7 AM
Please clean up after yourself in the kitchen and bathroom
Be sure outside door is locked and space heater shut off, when you head out. You will also be given a key for your room should you choose to lock your door.
Please do not invite others to the house unless you discuss it with us prior
We love our home and we hope you have a great stay here

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

15 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    December 2023

    Susan and John were wonderful hosts during my four months in Nanaimo. Close to the university and stores as well as a short bus ride away from downtown, the apartment was perfectly located. The two were always helpful and wonderful company, I would definitely stay with them again. Thank you for making my semester such a wonderful experience.

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    Canada
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    October 2023

    Susan and her husband were very attentive. Thank you!

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    August 2023

    We had the best time at Susan and John‘s place. They are both so lovely and open-minded and will make you feel at home right away. We had so much fun talking and sharing stories and will definitely keep in touch. Would highly recommend staying with them. - Carla and Hanna

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    United States
    Age 65 - 74

    Automated Post
    August 2023

    The host cancelled the booking 40 days before the arrival date.

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    Canada
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    July 2023

    Great place! Fair price! Great people to deal with. Highly recommend.

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    Germany
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    June 2023

    I had an amazing time at Susans House! From the first moment I met them I felt very welcome. I can just recommend to stay at their house. We had nice Dinners togehter and I got to know more about Canada /Nanaimo. Thanks for this great week:)

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Susan in ,

    Maria, I look forward to seeing you again and meeting your Mother and Father when they come for a visit. Please keep in touch. It was great fun having you here.

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    Czech Republic
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    June 2023

    So nice place and very friendly people

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    Japan
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    April 2023

    I stayed this house for almost two years, and Susan and John were amazing all the time. They are always supportive, friendly and willing to help! I highly recommend this place! Thanks Susan and John:)

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    Canada
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    September 2022

    A fantastic place to stay with everything you need. Susan was an amazing host and cared for so much more than just giving me a place to stay. I highly recommend this home :)

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Susan in ,

    It was fun having you here and hearing about your dreams and aspirations. May they all come true. You are welcome to stay here again..anytime!

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    Canada
    Age 55 - 64

    3 hearts
    August 2021

    This guest awarded the host 3 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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When do I pay?

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