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)!
Property manager
Harold
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 343389593, H343389593
About the area
Nanoose Bay
Nanoose Bay is home to this apartment. Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Coombs Old Country Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parksville Beach and Arbutus Grove Provincial Park. Wilde and Sparrow and Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
Nanoose Bay, BC
What's nearby
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
Fairwinds Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Rathtrevor Beach - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Parksville Beach - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Quiznos - 12 min drive
Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine - 10 min drive
Smitty's Family Restaurant - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lagoon Suite at The Estuary Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lagoon Suite at The Estuary Inn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Lagoon Suite at The Estuary Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Lagoon Suite at The Estuary Inn located?
Situated in Nanoose Bay, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Jack Bagley Community Park and Qualicum National Wildlife Area. Nanoose Road Community Park and Rowland Road Community Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful setting, well appointed with easy access and cool local spots of interest and many great dining options make this an awesome place to stay.
Annette
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a rare find. The Inn is located in a secure and quiet estuary, and it’s not to be missed. We were surrounded by nature in a wonderfully decorated suite. We saw eagles, bats, beavers and so many birds… Harold is a wonderful host. Can’t wait to go back!
We spent 2 nights in the Lagoon Suite. It was lovely! The bed was very comfortable, and the suite had all the basic necessities. The outdoor was very relaxing. It was enjoyable to watch all the birds on the patio, and the beavers in the evening. The host Harold was very welcoming, and wished us well on our departure. We would certainly recommend this place to others!
My second stay in the Lagoon Suite at Inn the Estuary was just as wonderful as the first time. It's furnished like a high-end hotel room but also has a small, but adequate, kitchen. I'll definitely be back.
The accommodation was exceptional and above standard in all ways...incredible locale and the owner was very sociable and eager to help in any manner possible.
Wow - big, clean, comfortable, and amazing location. Definitely recommend and we hope to be back soon.
Rebecca W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique setting in estuary marsh environment, created in consultation with indigenous landowners. Elegantly designed to meld seamlessly into the verdant surroundings. Management personable and quite accessible. Outstanding.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
18 June 2024
This is a wonderful location and the hosts are lovely. The rooms are always spotless with coffee, milk, sugar and other essentials provided as we do our meals there. We will be back.
This was located in a beautiful peaceful area- we loved the nature and the variety of birds we saw outside the windows. It was close to a lot of trails and forested areas. Harold was an amazing host - very helpful and friendly. You can immediately tell the pride he has in his inn and had lots of tips to enjoy the area. The suite was very comfortable and well laid out. We would definitely recommend anyone to visit for a great peaceful getaway. We will be back for sure when we come out to the island!
This is a wonderful place to stay so much so we keep going back every year. Harold is great 😀
jodi c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
29 October 2023
We love coming back to the Lagoon Suite at the Inn on the Estuary. Harold always greets us with an update on the birds and wildlife in the area. The lovely gift for guests was a beautifully painted mandala stone which I will use at my desk at home. The purple beautyberries were a spectacular sight in the fall foliage.
From the moment of arrival right through to when we finally had to leave this property we enjoyed every moment… we will return and recommend for sure…!
The views offered at the estuary made you say wow every time you stopped to look out the window or even more when enjoying the deck area or the private tub on our patio. Breathtaking and serene and relaxing all rolled into one. The host has appointed the suite and design things remarkably well… Tiny little amenities that you wouldn’t even think of to the basics were done very well and with design in mind. We were not left wanting for anything. Our interactions with the host were extremely pleasant, informative and just pleasant conversation… As mentioned, we will be back!
Excellent location. Very central and easy to get to Parksville, Qualicum and Nanaimo close by. Beautiful property and meticulously maintained. Property owners live on site and are super sweet and helpful. Unit was immaculate and well kept. They thought of every detail and well supplied. Laundry on site. Great spot. Highly recommended.
liz s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
anat
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful suite
Well equiped
Great friendly host
Amazing nature surrounding and view
We were really looking forward to our stay having had to cancel several times in the last three years of the pandemic. The Lagoon suite is so well set up and we enjoyed sitting looking out at the estuary with its birds and the little beaver family. Harold provided a friendly greeting and showed us everything as well as checking with us that all had been well as we left. We look forward to a return visit.
From the time we drove into the b nd b it was exactly as the photo's we had seen. Norman was very welcoming and suggested great places to visit. It was exactly " what the Dr. ordered# . Thanks
les p.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sareina
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property. Super calm and relaxing. Loved the birds.
My wife and I spent 2 outstanding days at the Lagoon Suite at the Inn the Estuary in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C. The self contained suite,with all of the amenities of a 5 star hotel, was absolutely spectacular with floor to ceiling panoramic views of the wildlife estuary lagoon. Awesome hosts, great stay and we definitely will be back!
Renting this property was a positive and pleasant experience from start to finish. Angela was very responsive and answered all of our questions ahead of time, and Harold (the property owner/manager on site) was very friendly, incredibly helpful and just a pleasure to visit with whenever we ran into him. These folks have thought of everything and designed both the suites and the property with their guests’ relaxation and privacy in mind. Every small detail is looked after, and the property is absolutely immaculate (both inside the suite, as well as the property itself). We will be back and will recommend to everyone we know. Hope to see you soon, Harold! Thank you again for a peaceful and relaxing stay, and for making us feel so welcome!