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Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo

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Private kitchen
Living area
A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a wall with tree decorations.
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Old City Quarter and Vancouver Island Conference Centre. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Old City Quarter - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bastion - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Vancouver Island University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sip Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Donair Dude - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo

Business license # 5033066
The Machleary Hideaway is a place you can call home away from home. Designed to accommodate, couples, families, business people, or a space for friends to just enjoy while they discovering Nanaimo Fully furnished, featuring a gas fireplace, big tv, Bluetooth sound speaker, charging stations, full kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, office space with a harbour view. The decor is simple, clean and tidy. Over height ceilings give the place an open and airy feel.
The vacation home is heated and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
This is a friendly reminder that your checkout will be at @ 11:00 a.m. We hope you have enjoyed your stay with us, and we are grateful that you chose Machelary Hideaway (Downtown Old City Nanaimo). 
If you would be so kind, please leave us a kind review so we can grow Upon checkout:  - Please leave all used beds unmade.  - Leave all used towels and face cloths in the main level bathroom shower.
- Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher.  - Empty coffee maker of any used grounds.  - All recycling, garbage, & compost can be left in their respective bins.  - Please close all windows upon depar
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet cleaning fee upon arrival $75 CAD

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $75 pet cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
Property Registration Number H309971135, 5033066

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Nanaimo, a short 11-minute walk from Old City Quarter and also 13 minutes on foot from Vancouver Island Conference Centre. You'll also find Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 9 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo?

No, there aren't any house at Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo that offer a balcony.

Machleary Hideaway - Downtown old city Nanaimo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy place with everything we needed close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and host. Would recommend for a small group.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and close to old town, quite place. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The place was very welcoming, clean and comfortable. Plenty of room for our family of 5. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot, cute little message when we first walked in. Would absolutely recommend to stay here and we would come back anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Josee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy place, very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

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

Beautiful little laneway home downtown Nanaimo

Very nice and comfortable place to stay downtown Nanaimo. It has everything you need and close to shops. We enjoyed our 3 night stay and we highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Perfect cozy stay!

This is the cutest little place! It’s beautifully done and gives a cozy feel. My family and I really felt at home here. The hosts were amazing and so accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Clean, spacious and private

We had a great weekend stay in this very clean and nice laneway house. We loved how private it was having the entire building to yourself. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, well laid out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Lovely

Great accommodation, location very good. Beds comfortable nicely outfitted. Only suggestion would be some better blinds in the kitchen/living room area, they were a bit difficult to get up and down.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely space and the owners are very accommodating. They went above and beyond to accommodate a family dinner, with extra table, chairs, tablecloth, placemats.The kitchen is well stocked, with spices, oil, coffee etc. The beds are very comfortable.The floor is slippery, especially for our senior dog but the alley way is a nice place to walk a dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

ChicagoGal

Our stay was comfortable! Enjoyed the separation of upstairs and downstairs bedrooms and baths. Our only suggestion would be to have a few more pantry staples for cooking such as cooking oil and coffee creamers and spices. Dining bar is tight and maybe another barstool or two. Same for living area, another chair would have been nice for 2 couples having conversation. Host was very good at responding quickly. Much appreciated!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace C.

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

Comfortable for space for travelling with Pets!

We had a wonderful time at this clean and cozy spot with our 2 dogs. Excellent space for everyone and well thought out floor plan to maximize comfort. Everything from the kitchen to the bathrooms was spotless and we felt right at home on a rainy weekend in November. Neighbourhood was great. Walkable if you don’t mind the hill but within 2 min drive to the Old quarter and easy access to the highway. For the dogs, they were quite happy doing their business in the alley that has a few green patches- we were sure to pick up after them to keep this area as nice as we found it. Loved the ease of the parking space right beside the front door. Feels private and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

S C.

Maison dans une ruelle sur le terrain des propriétaires sans accès à une terrasse extérieure.Aurait pu être plus propre (ex: cheveux dans des tiroirs de la cuisine et dans une des salles de bain).Aucune documentation/recommandation sur les commerces/restaurants aux environs.Cuisine bien équipée, chambres confortables.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karine D.

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

Très beau séjour

Nous avons apprécié notre séjour chez Rachel et Mauricio. La maison était parfaite pour accueillir 4 adultes et deux enfants. Nous recommandons d’y séjourner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025