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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ladysmith, BC
  • Ladysmith Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Transfer Beach Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

North Oyster

Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this North Oyster apartment, you'll find Yellow Point Park and Yellowpoint Bog Ecological Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Blue Heron Park and Raise Road Beach Access.
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What's nearby

  • Ladysmith Little Theatre - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Ladysmith Marina - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Ladysmith Museum - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Transfer Beach Park - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery - 19 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪49th Parallel Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Riot Brewing Co - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem

Pet Friendly! In fond memory of our two Great Pyrenees we are now open to accepting a maximum of two pets. *please indicate if you are travelling with your pet, as there is a $50.00 additional pet fee. Fully fenced and gated 1 acre property for your travelling companions to enjoy. Enjoy a beautiful 4kms forest hike within walking distance. Your self contained fully furnished semi ground level one bedroom suite is waiting for you. This is country living yet close to amenities. Plenty of parking, we can even accommodate your big rig, 5th wheel or travel trailer. Our property is located aproximately 12 kms from the town of Ladysmith, and 6 kms to Highway 1 access for north and southbound travel. There is a lovely small beach with beautiful views (Elliot Beach) only 3 kms away. Perfect for kayaking or just relaxing.

Property manager

Valerie Green

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking available outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayaking 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Just to let you know, there is a $50.00 CAD per pet, per stay. More than 1 pet the balance is payable upon check in.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed
We do allow socializing with friends and families

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking available outside only.

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
Note from host: We do allow socializing with friends and families
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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. Note from host: We do allow socializing with friends and families For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number H458532758

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem to the airport?

This apartment is 6.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (YCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem to downtown North Oyster?

This apartment is 5.8 mi away from North Oyster.

Two Dogs Inn A Pet Friendly Hidden Gem Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald F., Mount Vernon, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful experience during our stay at Two Dogs Inn. Our hosts Val and Paul treated us like family. Gave us great local suggestions on trails and restaurants. Very clean comfortable accommodations that were well stocked for all our needs. Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed a precious slice of paradise at Two Dogs Inn. Our pups were delighted with the amenities too and spent time enjoying the large fenced yard and lovely lumpy dog bed that they preferred over their own beds from home. Our hosts, Val & Paul are lovely kind people who made us feel very welcome there. We appreciated the farm fresh eggs, yummy Canadian made bread, watermelon and a variety of dog treats that they left for us. We hope we can return next year.
Mary chillin’ in the grass
My favorite place to read and enjoy the hummingbirds
The beautiful yard
The walkway to the apartment and out to the yard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in paradise

This is a hidden gem on Vancouver Island. Located outside of Ladysmith, it allowed us to unplug and truly enjoy our time away. The suite is comfortable, clean, and quiet. The outside area provided to us was amazing. We were able to sit outside, listen to the birds, and relax in the sunshine amongst the tree and flowers. The hosts are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area, suggesting interesting locations and activities based on our interests. We would absolutely return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Island Retreat

Our little mid-week getaway was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! The hosts, Val and Paul, welcomed us warmly upon arrival. We had our little dog with us and we were all well received. The suite was wonderful…spacious, very clean, with a VERY comfortable bed, and the grounds were spectacular. The hosts provided lots of extras…treats and snacks, a well-stocked fridge and all the comforts of home. Even a private sauna! They gave us EXCELLENT recommendations of places to go that were pet friendly. The hosts were wonderful; we left feeling like we had made some wonderful new friends. We cannot wait to return again. We cannot recommend this place highly enough, but we want to keep it as a best kept secret so it will be available when we want to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pet friendly gorgeous retreat

Beautiful back yard in a quiet setting that is very pet friendly. Val and Paul were very gracious and knowledgeable hosts willing to provide anything you need.Val provides many little amenities including breakfast items. We had a very nice little anniversary getaway to see the sites where some of our favorite TV shows and had a 5 course meal for our anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a splendid little oasis!

My sister and I spent a few days over Spring break on the island, and were looking for a place that was both relaxing and accessible to the Gulf Islands. The Two Dogs Inn surpassed our expectations. Val and Paul were incredibly friendly hosts with lots of ideas on things to try and the suite was clean and cozy. Thank you so much! Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

escape to North Oyster

Lovely spot with friendly hosts -- and a mid-winter sauna was just the thing. Our city dog loved the chance to run free in the enclosed yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Perfect!

What a wonderful stay we had. Val and Paul are so welcoming and friendly. The suite is nicely laid out, and has everything you need, including a sauna! And the bed....my God we slept for hours.Can't recommend enough and hopefully one day we'll be back.Thank you Val & Paul
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It truly is a hidden gem

A beautiful property with such lovely hosts. Val and Paul were welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived. The stay far exceeded my expectations. It was ideally located for my needs and the fenced yard was perfect for my dog. Fozzie made himself at home and didn't take long to learn where to get the best scritches. My only regret was that I couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Home

This place feels like home. Our hosts, Val and Paul were there to greet us and walked us through the property. Everything is very neat and clean, bed and linens are great and kitchen has all the necessities. We really appreciated the breakfast food that was provided. There are walking trails and beaches close by. The property has gardens and fruit trees and relaxing sitting areas. Paul and Val are amazing hosts and it was lovely to share our stories. Loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature, Soul Soothing Ease

Wonderful, open hosts. Property abounds with space for dogs to play; fruits trees & large lawn to play on! Grateful for the connection with hosts & the kitchen amenities provided for us to help us enjoy our stay! Ocean, Sea & windy back roads to explore! Great pubs a quick drive away! Would stay longer next time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Garden Suite!

Beautiful suite in beautiful surroundings! The hosts are warm and thoughtful and really went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. The suite was thoughtfully equipped with extra things to make one's stay comfortable. It was like a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Midsummer Dream

We came in as strangers and left as friends. Java and Toffee enjoyed the large fenced in property, although Toffee wanted out when we left her the first time. Thanks to Paul and Val, for providing everything we needed for an excellent stay. Donald & Claudette
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W., Coquitlam, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Dog friendly stay

My wife and had a wonderful time staying at Paul and Val's place. Our dog Murphy was in heaven with the huge yard and toys. We highly recommend this beautiful place close to Ladysmith, BC. Tom
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vancouver Islands best kept secret with the perfect hosts to match, property is absolutely beautiful, the unit is very generous, a perfect getaway, sleeping quarters black right out and you can be comfortable if you like to sleep warm or cold, Val and Paul were so welcoming and were quick to start the relaxing vacation, and answer any question thrown their way! I can’t say enough great incredible things about the stay, 11/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and pleasant. Beautiful property and beaches around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Truly Exceptional Stay at The Two Dogs Inn

Our 38-day stay at The Two Dogs Inn was amazing. Val and Paul provided unparalleled hospitality, making us feel incredibly welcomed and at home. This was our best VRBO experience yet. We brought along our 12+ year-old Yellow Lab, Roxy. Val and Paul were fantastic with her, and Roxy was always thrilled to spend time with them. We were pleasantly surprised to find supplies (eggs, milk, breakfast cereals, treats for Roxy, and more) waiting for us – a thoughtful touch we hadn’t encountered at other VRBO properties. The accommodation had everything we needed. It was impeccably clean, the bed was comfortable, and the warm shower had excellent water pressure. The Wi-Fi was reliable, and the kitchen well-equipped. The fenced grounds were stunning and a great place to relax. At one point, we mentioned that the TV was on the small side for reading show descriptions. The very next day, Val and Paul replaced it with a brand new 55” HD model. Their attentiveness and responsiveness were truly outstanding. The location, on the other side of the bay from Highway 1, is rural and peaceful. We spent many hours on the deck, reading, sipping wine, and trying to capture the perfect photo of the many hummingbirds. Val and Paul’s local insights allowed us to explore the area to the fullest. We particularly enjoyed visiting nearby beaches, perfect for leisurely walks with Roxy. We look forward to our next visit to the island – The Two Dogs Inn is undoubtedly our first choice for accommodation.
Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Relaxing Stay

Once again, a peaceful and relaxing stay at a beautiful location, and with great hosts:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay!

Once again, great owners and a great property = a great stay! Will do it again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful property

We loved staying at the Two Dogs Inn! Very clean, cozy suite with all our necessities provided, hosts went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable! Beautiful + peaceful area, lots to do close by in Ladysmith (stores, coffee, etc.). Hosts were very welcoming and helpful with any extra things we needed, and any questions we had about travelling! We enjoyed our stay, and hope to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

This is such a great place! The property is beautiful, and Val and Paul are very friendly and really go above and beyond to make your stay great. I would highly recommend it to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W., Delta, B.C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Gardens

The property was as advertised. The hosts were warm, friendly and accommodating. There were wonderful touches throughout the suite such as bowls of chocolate, a welcoming vase of flowers and a fridge stocked with bread, butter, eggs, yogurt etc. I especially enjoyed the lovely garden, complete with a grape arbour seating area. Captain, the lovely dog, and the super friendly cat were the icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 Dogs Inn

Valerie and Paul are wonderful hosts and now friends I will visit every time I am on the island. Their property is wonderful, the apartment is everything you could ask for, and it was stocked with some food and water and other necessities that you don’t ever see in a rental. Most of all, I enjoyed sharing time and stories with Paul and Valerie while Captain guarded us and the property. I had a wonderful stay and look forward to staying there again and visiting with the best hosts ever.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet place to stay

Val and Paul are wonderful hosts and have their suite set up very nicely. They are very gracious and friendly and have numerous amenities including fresh farm eggs for breakfast! The barbecue came in handy as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil Retreat

Val saw to the details that make a stay a memory. Her energy and graciousness reflected the beauty of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023