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Takala Trails Ranch - The Chalet - Nanaimo

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer
Property grounds
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Nanaimo, BC
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal5 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal15 min drive

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Exterior
Crystal Hollows Lake View
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (10)
The price is CA $109
per night
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Crystal Hollows Lake View

About the area

Nanaimo

Close to airport.With a stay at this Nanaimo cottage, you'll be steps from Old City Quarter and a 5-minute walk from Bastion. Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 2 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Craft Fare - 4 min walk
  • Old City Station Pub - 3 min walk
  • The Nanaimo Bar - 5 min walk
  • White Rabbit Coffee Co - 4 min walk
  • Oxy Bar & Grill - 2 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.

Takala Trails Ranch - The Chalet - Nanaimo

Come and escape to the peace and tranquility of our chalet style cabin, nestled in a park like setting of tall Fir trees. Sit and relax on the porch with your morning coffee and enjoy the fresh air and the birds and wildlife as they go about their business. Bring your horse (or use one of ours), mountain bike, or hiking boots and explore the 'great outdoors' that borders our ranch. You will not know you are only minutes away from all the amenities that civilization has to offer you.... restaurants, English style pubs, farmers markets, golf courses, adventure park ziplining to name just a few. The ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point are a short 20 minute drive from here. The Nanaimo Airport is just 5 minutes away. Many of our guests use our cottage as a Home Base for exploring the rest of Vancouver Island. The beautiful town of Victoria is just a short 1 1/2 hour drive south, and the rugged West Coast town of Tofino and Long Beach is about a 2 1/2 hour drive West.

Our Cabin has 2 comfortable queen-size beds in the loft. A certain amount of dexterity is needed to climb the ladder to the loft. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes and cooking utensils. There is a propane cooler on the deck and a small fridge that we provide freezer packs that are replaced every other day. There is a butane stove plus a BBQ for cooking. The energy needed for the lights are provided by a generator. There is a woodstove in the cabin for heat on cooler days or evenings. We supply the firewood for this as well as the outdoor firepit. Hot water for showering is propane heated and a battery powered pump for the spray. The adjoining bathroom has a septic system and the flush is manually activated by pouring in a jug of water. Fresh water is provided as needed for drinking and cooking. There are no TV's, computers or other electronic devices or conveniences of home here, so if you want to get away from it all this is the place for you!



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Hiking Trails
Horseback riding

Property manager

Mary Carr

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • In a rural location

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is also known as

Vrbo Property
Takala Trails The Nanaimo
Takala Trails Ranch The Chalet Nanaimo
Takala Trails Ranch - The Chalet - Nanaimo Nanaimo
Takala Trails Ranch - The Chalet - Nanaimo Private vacation home

Takala Trails Ranch - The Chalet - Nanaimo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gilles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doug and Mary are very friendly, we love the place, quiet, rugged, natural setting, 10/10
Easy going for full deconnection with urban life!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ammanuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place.
Fantastic place. Amicable family. Thank you, Mary and Doug!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rehana H.

Wonderful property
Doug and Mary were wonderful hosts. The cabin itself is perfectly quaint and rustic, and the horses are beautiful!! We enjoyed our time here, and were sad to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Shafi P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Idyllic location but had mouse problem
The only help given by property owners was a mouse trap. I plugged the main hole where pipes entered the cabin with steel wool but frankly don’t think that was my job. Cabin needs an inspection to make sure all access points have been plugged. Caught the mouse after the hole was plugged which concerns me- do they have a nest inside the cabin. Mice were able to climb up gaps between wood cladding walls inside. Mouse poop everywhere including in top shelf dishes. I spent a lot of time trying to clean up and sanitize so my kids didn’t get sick. At end of stay there was still more mouse poop on kitchen counters, top of cutting board resting on microwave, under kitchen sink and cutlery drawer. When I told owners there was mouse problem, they did not come down to clean dishes, cupboards, etc. Shocked me. There also was no water in the solar shower. A dribble came out when landowner oriented me to how to use it at start of stay. Didn’t discover water barrel was empty until the owners were gone on holiday trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing cabin escape
My partner and two small children stayed at the cabin for three nights, as a base for visiting friends and family in Nanaimo. We are so glad we chose it, as it was a wonderful, quiet place to relax in the evening, while also being close to town and conveniences. We hope to be back again soon, thanks for everything Doug and Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lloyd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary on a Horse Farm
I was a bit sceptical at first, but this rustic cabin experience was just what I needed (and more). Being on the edge of a crown land nature reserve with no one around but the horses and birds was therapeutic! And the stars at night were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii S.

Absolutely majestic
Amazing location and super friendly and helpful hosts. Exactly the type of experience we were looking for. Be prepared to leave commonplace amenities behind for a few days and enjoy the rugged cabin experience. We also lit lots of candles at night, not to use the generator and it created an especially great ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful abode
Hoste were very attentive and helpful . Cabin very rustic n just what I needed . Very quiet and peaceful

8/10 Good

Corinna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer in the Cabin
It was really lovely :) we enjoyed being in the little cabin , it was off grit so our teenage daughter wasn’t impressed first , but she got used to it ;) Thank you Mary and Doug
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020