Reviews

We very much enjoyed our stay at Poets Retreat. The house was tastefully decorated, very clean, serene, and quiet. We were greeted with a welcoming note, a bottle of wine, and freshly cut flowers. The house instructions left for us were very clear. The beds were very comfortable and we had everything we needed to make our stay relaxed and pleasant including a booster chair and bucket of toys for when my grandkids dropped over for a visit. The first-floor office was very useful for those of us who worked remotely. The house is located not far from all amenities, downtown, beautiful parks, a lake, and a lovely marsh where we would go for walks and blackberry picking. Our hosts reached out to check in on us and were warm and responsive whenever we needed to communicate with them. I would not hesitate to stay at Poets Retreat again.

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We had a lovely summer family stay for a month at Poets Retreat. A great place to relax and to explore local sights and further afield on Vancouver Island.

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Poet’s Retreat is a tastefully and super thoughtfully appointed home, where one will not lack anything. Cooking in the well equipped kitchen is a pleasure.  Beds and linens are of an exceptional quality, super crispy and clean.  It is also the cleanest accommodation I have ever stayed in.  Coming back felt like coming home.  Loved the street, the view and the area.  The only regret was that we stayed so short.  Thank you again!

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Poet’s Retreat is everything I’ve ever wanted at a home away from home… and more! The stylish decor, thoughtful touches, natural lighting and skylight, spacious areas and rooms, hot tub, comfortable and cozy couch (I need to know where I can get my own!) and beautiful neighborhood has got me wanting to come back again hopefully in the near future! Anyone eyeing this place, stop looking and book now! Thank you so much again for sharing this beautiful home with us and for being so responsive and accommodating! We can’t wait until we are back!

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Poet’s Retreat was a perfect spot to gather while attending a family reunion in Nanaimo.  The home was immaculate, the kitchen contained everything you might need, the hot tub was a soothing way to end our busy days, and the interior decor was simple, subtle, and rich.  A gas fireplace made our laughter and visiting warmer.

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After a long trip from Toronto, we came to this welcoming beautiful home.  It was fully furnished with everything we needed and more! Even a beautiful view of Mt Benson on the front balcony in a quiet neighbourhood. Could not ask for anything more.  Definitely recommend this place and will be back!

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“Poet’s Retreat” was exactly that; an amazing retreat! The house is gorgeous and set-up with everything you could possibly need, including a hot tub! The location is great, with a children’s playground a block away and the house is just a short drive to charming downtown Nanaimo.  We will stay here again in a heartbeat!

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​This home was one of the best airbnb rentals we’ve had to date. They are extremely thoughtful and helpful. It’s obvious they want renters to feel at home. The entire home was clean and very cozy. It’s a great space to rent if you want to cook! They have many kitchen tools needed to make a yummy meal. Beds are comfy. Fireplace was a huge bonus with the cooler weather. We liked the location a lot and the neighbourhood was quiet. Lots of natural light (such a bonus) and the plants made us happy. We would definitely book their home again when visiting Nanaimo in the future. Thanks again!

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We had such a relaxing stay at Poet’s Retreat. It is comfortably furnished, beautifully decorated, and located in a quiet neighbourhood. The host makes you feel right at home.  We would love to stay here again when we’re on the island. 

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We had an amazing time here.  Location was very convenient and the property was beautiful, clean and had all the amenities we could possibly have needed.

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There was a tremendous amount of attention to detail in order to make the guests stay welcoming and comfortable. The hosts were extremely gracious. We will definitely be back again!

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A lovely place to stay, quiet and a convenient distance to many amenities. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for a place to relax and unwind in Nanaimo!

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Loved it enjoyed our stay 😊.

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I couldn’t fault it! Just 110% and highly recommended.

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