Darlene is lovely. We were welcomed in and instantly felt "at home." We had grubby motorcycle panniers, Darlene gave us a rag so that we could clean them. The room and house are gorgeous with the most fantastic view across the sea to Vancouver. You can see the outline of the mountains in the distance. We had a peaceful nights sleep. The bed is comfortable, the breakfast filling, just perfect to see us on way with our road trip. There is a pub that serves evening meals, nearby. We should have booked 2 nights. Thanks, Darlene.

Nothing to dislike.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Darlene was a magnificent hostess, cooking us egg for breakfast each morning. There was also tea and coffee, fruit juice, and scones. We felt really looked after! We had the room upstairs which had a view of the mainland. The room had a kettle, tea and coffee, and some biscuits and chocolate. (On the very first evening, a black squirrel appeared on the balcony!) Darlene was very proud of her garden and took the time to show us around. A variety of birds appeared by the windows, including a hummingbird, which I'd never seen before! The house is seven or eight minutes walk from a bus stop up on the main road. We also walked to a Pipers restaurant, which had a nice selection of food and drink, a couple of times. The house is pleasantly 'quirky' and that made for a lovely and memorable stay! The bus ride into Nanaimo was easy enough, as was the drive by car. (We like to use public transport wherever possible). We travelled into Nanaimo for a whale watching trip. If we travel to Vancouver Island, we would certainly stay at Island View!

Perhaps a little more cupboard storage in our room?

Darlene’s place is gorgeous with beautiful gardens and amazing water views. She is a lovely and attentive host, and made us a delicious breakfast of fresh fruit, homemade scones, and scrambled eggs. The room with double beds was impeccable with a little coffee station, and the beds were cozy. Lots of extra pillows were on offer too. There is a nice pub and many other dining options nearby, and a few beautiful parks on the waterfront within a very short drive. We highly recommend a stay with her!

When we arrived our host Darleen was working in the garden. She took us in and showed us our bedroom. We had the one with 2 comfortable single beds and a connecting badroom, all though divided through a thick curtain, we felt enough privacy. We sat in the amazing garden and saw Lillies and hummingbirds. After dinner we went to the beach, which is 300 meters from the B&B and saw Bald Eagles, otters and a stunning sunset. Darleen is a older lady, i hope that is okay with you Darleen? She is running the whole B&B by herself and is serving breakfast with fresh fruit, lots of coffee and lovely croissant with scrambled eggs.

Nothing at all. I broke one of Darleens her swan gave her Stroopwafels in return 😃

Darlene is a super host! She is so warm, friendly and overall great. We felt right at home. The bedroom was cozy and clean and the ocean view was superior. Breakfast was very delicious and definitely made with love :) The beach is only a 5 min walk away and the whole resident area was super safe and really beautiful! Staying here is a must if you are staying in Nanaimo!!

We had to leave after one night (stay longer if you can!!)

Welcoming host with a lovely garden! Breakfast was a bulked-up continental - additonal homemade berry scones and a boiled egg. Kettle and snacks provided in the room. Adjoining bathroom was clean and convinient.

Share the twin room with someone you don't mind living in close quarters with! The two beds were comfy but close to eachother. You must provide clear instructions on your arrival for the host - I had trouble due to loosing phone signal on Vancouver Island.

What a perfect place to stay in the Nanaimo area! Host Darlene is a gem! She makes you feel right at home and goes above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable. Our room had gorgeous views in 2 directions: the ocean and her flower garden - where you have to take time and wander through her 1/2 acre of beauty and tranquility. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Hostess Darlene was very nice and knowledgeable. She made sure we were shown around and said to let her know if we needed help finding restaurants etc . The view of the water and back yard garden with flowers was so beautiful. We walked to the beach in 15 minutes . Would recommend this place to anyone staying in Nanaimo.

everything was great nothing i didn't like .

Darlene is a wonderful host... warm, friendly, and very hospitable!! Her gardens are stunning, and the view from the dining room is gorgeous. The home is clean and comfortable. Loved the large private bathroom. Good.parking. And the breakfast is stellar! Love the warm, homemade scones. I'd be happy to return.

The pillows need replacing.

What went well? The 4 day visit from start to finish far exceeded my expectations. Darlene the owner/hostess is a wonderful person. She cooked me incredible breakfasts every morning and even sat chatting with me for a couple of hours each morning. The breakfasts were incredible and far better than eating in a restaurant. The B&B was very comfortable and made me feel right a home. Definitely the place to stay in Nanaimo, BC!!!

Everything was far beyond my expectations