FIVE GABLES B&B, Qualicum Beach

Five Gables B&B, a 4-star property rated 9.8 on Booking.com, is a couples-friendly bed and breakfast set in a quiet residential area of Qualicum Beach, 500 metres from Columbia Beach. The hotel offers air-conditioned King Rooms with Garden View, each featuring a private bathroom, a work desk, a wardrobe, free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms include a fireplace, a king-size bed, a large bathtub, a rainforest shower, and a walk-in closet with extra bedding. Five Gables B&B provides a continental breakfast with vegetarian options served in-room, along with a coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator in each unit. Guests have access to a hot tub, a covered gazebo, a propane fireplace, a bistro set, and a lush private garden with outdoor seating. The property also offers board games, puzzles, a washer and dryer, and a kitchenette with dishes. Free private parking is available on site without reservation, and the hotel features private check-in and check-out, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers. Five Gables B&B is a 6-minute walk from Columbia Beach, while Englishman River Falls Provincial Park and Parksville Beach are within a short drive, and Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is 45 km away. The nearest retail shops and restaurants are not within walking distance, as the property is in a residential area. High-speed Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and the hotel provides a peaceful, non-smoking environment with no pets allowed.

Spacious, spotless rooms with garden views and a comfortable king-size bed.

Hot tub and beautiful private garden with gazebo and outdoor fireplace.

In-room continental breakfast with snacks, drinks, and vegetarian options.

Free private parking and a 6-minute walk to Columbia Beach.

Host provides local tips and goes out of his way to assist guests.

No restaurants or shops within walking distance; a car is needed for dining and errands.

Pets are not allowed, which may be a drawback for travelers with animals.