Are you looking for an exquisite seaside home on Vancouver Island to rent for a get away with family or friends? This new stylish home in Nanaimo’s favorite residential area, Hammond Bay, could be the perfect spot for a wonderful holiday.

The House-on-the-Bay overlooks the Winchelsea Islets across the Straits of Georgia towards the Sechelt Peninsula. You have a unique opportunity to rent this newly built level-entry spacious residence located less than 200 yards from the ocean at Icarus Point in North Nanaimo.

Nestled on a hill within a five minute walk to the beach, this 3,300 square foot home has a spectacular view of Hammond Bay and the far off Coastal Mountain Range. Watch ferries and come and go while sailboats glide between the rocks, lighthouse and islands. The house faces west, so you will witness magnificent sunsets through panoramic windows or from the extensive deck while dining in style.

The exceptionally spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is West Coast living at its best. Built in 2008 with luxury in mind, the light-infused home boasts large open principal rooms, a well-equipped granite-top cherry cabinet gourmet kitchen with three skylights, facing the glass-windowed western wall that opens onto the large deck. The house boasts two fireplaces (gas upper level, electric lower level) and a large family room equipped with a bar in the lower level that opens onto the garden. There is parking for two vehicles in the garage and for two more cars on the driveway. There is easy access to the beach or for kayak and canoe launching within a 2-kilometre radius.

You can see photos of the interior of the entire house by clicking the Plan button on the main page. You may then click on any room in the plan, which will bring up a photo on the plan page, clicking again on the displayed photo will show a gallery of photos for that entire area.