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Waterfront private hideaway

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Cassidy vacation home

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Interior
On the beach
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Place, Fawcett Road Community Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Road Community Boat Launch
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Glynneath Road Community Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cassidy

On the beach.You'll find Nelson Road Community Boat Launch and Glynneath Road Community Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Fawcett Road Community Park and Joan Point Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fawcett Road Community Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nelson Road Community Boat Launch - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Glynneath Road Community Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 13 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 23 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪coco cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crow and Gate Pub - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront private hideaway

West coast waterfront home , on 3.7 acres of privacy ,long gated driveway , sleeps 8 , 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms , master bedroom with steam shower , games room with pool table and pull out sofa . Wet bar up stairs and down , huge deck with lounging area and BBQ and fire table , great view over looking ocean , hot tub out side , walk a beautiful trail down to your own private beach . Note there is caretaker suite on the property . Very special property located 15 minutes from Airport or 10 minutes from Ferry . Great for a family getaway or a couples retreat , 2 pubs and the best Restaurant in Nanaimo with in 4 k of property .

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number H753550887

Property is also known as

Waterfront Private Hideaway
Waterfront private hideaway Cassidy
Waterfront private hideaway Private vacation home
Waterfront private hideaway Private vacation home Cassidy

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront private hideaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (YCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront private hideaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront private hideaway to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront private hideaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront private hideaway ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Nanaimo (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront private hideaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront private hideaway ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront private hideaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront private hideaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront private hideaway to downtown Cassidy?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Cassidy.

Waterfront private hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jag B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Amazing property with great views! Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property and met our needs for traveling to see family

Wi-Fi was a little week away from the Kitchen area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Picture do not do it justice. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place!

My partner and his friends loved the home and property, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in great setting. It is well equipped throughout. There is an onsite care-taker but this was not an issue for us at all. Be aware that the downstairs bedroom does not have any windows, although it does lead off the games room which has large windows. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Spot on the Water

Family stayed for the weekend and had a great time. House is modern and very clean. Fantastic views and easy access for a dip and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice stay

Beautifully situated with great unobstructed views. Beds are comfortable. Nice kitchen and appliances. Fire pit and hot tub. Great wraparound deck. For a special dinner don’t miss Mahle house! We suggest you check household staples before going to market.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy t.

Great get away

Beautiful home with a peaceful location. We were 3 couples and the home worked out perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Probably the best ocean view in the area

Best ocean view I have ever seen. Home is all high end and we slept 7 comfortably. Hot tub was a bonus and we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roberta L

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Beautiful Location - Beautiful Home

The title says it all. Both the secluded shoreline location and the high quality of everything about the home made for a memorable stay for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular house and views

Exceeded our expectations by far! Should post more pictures on listing for renters to view this dream home and view with access to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fab

If we could give 100 *** we would. Spectacular house. Spectacular location. We would love to come back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Rental

Wonderful property! It is not too far from town, has excellent beach access, is very private, and the house was so lovely! The shower in the master bathroom is incredible! We loved the basement and pool table. The grill, hot tub, beach access, and house were clean and very well-maintained. What more could we ask for? An awesome vacation! Thank you so much, and we will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior Friends trip

Place is beautiful a great whale watching location. However somewhat remote and had very poor phone and internet connections. Also had full time live in people down stairs in same home. Could hear them and they had late night guests that rang our door bell and woke us up. The downstairs bedroom had no heat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

The view is just gorgeous. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck by the fire in the mornings and evenings, just enjoying the peaceful quiet and wildlife (bunnies, deer, birds). The layout of the house was ideal to give everyone a bit of privacy and their own bathrooms. Wayne was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, amazing house, yard and beach. Really fun to see the interesting critters at low tide. Fun to see the wildlife in the yard! Look for the name “Rabbit Cove”on the gate on your way in. We passed the place a couple of times because we were not sure it was the right place. There were people downstairs in a separate apartment.The kitchen was great, the only thing we could not find was a coffee grinder. There is a glass door and a glass wall in the bedroom downstairs - if someone is sleeping on the couch downstairs, there is a lack of privacy. Adding a curtain or two would aid in privacy.We loved the deck and the fireplace! We especially appreciated being able to use the art desk.
Deer in the yard
Beach at low tide
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an amazing weekend!

From the photos and description alone, this place checked off all the boxes for my group of friends and me. However, being there in person, everything was beyond my expectations. The property was very secluded, and it felt like you had been transported to a private island. We love how big this property is, and the private access to the beach below is definitely a major plus. Wayne was super nice and very responsive to all my messages and requests. We only wish we could stay here for a few more days! 10/10. Definitely would love to come back in the near future! Thanks again for the amazing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaja F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate comfort, beauty, and relaxation!

Everyone, in our group of six, agreed staying at this beautiful spot was the highlight of our trip. The kitchen was big and well equipped. The bathrooms were clean and spacious and so ideal that there were 3. And the steam shower in the master was a treat! To be honest we didn’t even use all of the space. We spent a majority of our time hanging out on the deck watching the boats navigate the currents. We also loved exploring the beach. So much awesome driftwood and shells. Another favorite was a local restaurant called Crow and Gate. It was a wonderful experience. They offer delicious food in the most beautiful garden atmosphere. We will definitely recommend Wayne’s place and cannot wait to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Not a private hideaway...Tenants rent the suite below and run a business from the home called VIBE. Busy spot unless you complain ...very noisy when they decide to pack up and take out clients...at 5::35 am.THE 250 mbps WIFI is more like 45 to 72 mbps , we testedNo cell service for us ...at all.No cleaning until I complained to owner on last day ( 14 days no cleaning )Reservation was for 37 nights ...got sick ...owner kept telling us he wanted us out ...left owing us 23 nights ...Owner was rude and disrespectful from the get go ...the whole process was a nightmare with the owner right from the start of the booking, he would not give us our money back and he didn't want us to come either . It was mindboggling to say the least and we are so happy to be home .We need VRBO to contact us and review this case .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nos encantó el lugar, muy bien equipado, limpio, cómodo y acogedor, un excelente opción para desconectar y conectar con la naturaleza
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Probably the perfect oceanside getaway

Wayne's property is a gem. Private, modern, well maintained, and definitely a nice get-away for friends. We had all the amenities to cook our own food, and it's central enough for quick trips to the Raptors sanctuary in Duncan or up to Parksville. And groceries via Instacart. Would very much recommend. 5/5 if the hot tub was working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akshay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, if you are looking for a peaceful stay.

We had a lot of fun, Place had a great ambience and the property have a great Ocean view and the interior is well maintained as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Stay

Beautiful weekend girls get away location! The house is stunning and the kitchen has everything you need an more! Had a hard time finding the wifi password (we did eventually find it - one of the black binders in the cupboard in the kitchen across from the fridge). Messaged the host asking for the password and never heard back from him...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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