Fitness-friendly vacation rentals in Parksville

This cute, modern condo was quiet and comfortable, and felt like a home away from home. It was a great spot to stay if you are exploring Nanaimo and the surrounding area, or even all of Vancouver Island, as we found it to be a central location. We were travelling with our little dog and there were many trails and walking paths, for walks within the area. The bed was very comfortable, and the kitchen was large and has all your basic needs. Colin was a friendly, responsive host and checkin and out was easy. We would highly recommend Colin's place. We will return again.

Really nice responsive host. Very clean & modern room with a nice view. This was my second time stay at the property and I absolutely love it and will definitely be visiting again soon. The pools and other amenities are very clean and easy to find. The staff on property are very kind and helpful as well.

Travis’ place was perfect for our family’s three nights stay on the Island. He had the single mattress and the pack and play set up for my kids before we arrived. The set up is perfect for a multi generation family trip. We got to really enjoy the amenities such as the pool and the pickle ball court. Would definitely consider renting again here!

We had a wonderful stay at Randy and Barb’s condo. The condo was very clean, tasteful and roomy. It was equipped with everything we needed!! The resort had many desirable amenities including exercise room, pool and a good restaurant and lounge. We communicated with Randy a few times and he was always responsive, prompt and helpful. It was very apparent that the quality of our stay was very important to Randy and Barb. We really appreciated that. We highly recommend this listing!!

Home away from Home, is how I would describe this. From the moment we walked in, we felt like we were not only welcomed there but that we could feasibly own this place. We stayed a total of 5 nights, and were began to feel sad after the 4th night, knowing we would have to leave. Being literal steps from the ocean made for beautiful sunsets and serene mornings. The area is fairly well protected from winds as we were facing a North-West direction. The indoor pool, hot tub, gym and games room are all within a quick 3-minute walk. The indoor pool is very large with a large shallow area for the kiddo's. Indoor pool has a Dry Sauna as well. The hosts, Kimberly and John, are very communicative. There is a provided binder with local amenities and Places of Interest. We took their suggestions and had a wonderful time getting to know the area! All-in-all, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We have officially decided that we will be making Vancouver Island our yearly destination.

John’s place was fantastic. Easy check-in and quick to answer any questions. My wife and I really appreciated the size of the condo and all the amenities. The fireplaces, jetted tub, comfortable king bed, well equipped kitchen and beautiful patio. We took advantage of the on-site amenities including the gym, pool, outdoor hot tub, trails and restaurant. Our stay was awesome and John made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this gem of a condo in beautiful Nanoose Bay.

Enjoyed stay, great location, clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Would recommend and would stay again.

Our family loved the spacious, bright two bedroom layout! The furnishings are beautiful, and the beds are super comfy. The kitchen was well stocked and the water views from the balconies were a wonderful bonus. The amenities are fantastic, the restaurant is conveniently close, and the pool, gym, and sauna are great additions. The outdoor hot tub feels like a natural hot spring & the 12ac beach front resort allowed for coastal exploration. Tannis was a great host & very friendly. We’ll hope to stay here again in the future.

Beautiful and spacious condo in an amazing resort. This place has it all: ocean views, lots of room to spread out, comfy beds, all the basics: oil/spices/laundry, etc. Lilian has made it extremely comfortable and my family instantly felt at home. The resort itself is perfect for families: a pool, hot tub, kiddie pool, playground, beach, walking trails all on site. Parksville is a 10 min. drive, so very accessible. We stayed here a month and didn’t want to leave! Lilian was a fabulous host: accommodating our need to store a bike, and answering all questions promptly. I wish we could return here every year! 10/10

This condo was so great! I could live here. It had pretty much anything you could need for a short or long stay. The full kitchen was nice with the full size, 6 person table. There were several condiments, tea and coffee left in the kitchen to use. The bathrooms and beds were beautiful. Even the hide-a-bed was fairly comfortable. The pool, hot tub and gym were in a different building so we only used them once. The beach and walking path were right outside the door. The walk is definitely worth it, even if you don’t have a lot of time. Other than the shoreline, Nanoose Bay is within an hour of many hikes, waterfalls and hidden gems to explore. We didn’t find a bakery or grocery store within walking distance. The closest would be Parksville which is not far. But you do have to drive or set out for a long walk. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. Thank you!

Our stay at the Strand was simply magical and will hold a very special place in our memories for many years to come. Every attention to detail in all the furnishings, kitchen/bathroom amenities and local recommendations were so thoughtful and made this magical place feel like home, a very warm, peaceful and relaxing home! The beautiful photos from this listing were what attracted us to this booking but the reality was even far more breathtaking, stunning and exceeded all our expectations. We’ve stayed at many Airbnbs around the world and the Strand has to be one of, if not the, BEST one we’ve ever stayed at. Thank you Nikki for a magnificent stay - we loved every moment of our 5-nights holiday from Australia! 😊

We loved staying at Jordyn’s place as we went to the Grotto Spa at the tigh na mara very near by. It was convenient to get to the water and close to many amenities. We would be happy to stay there again.

Great and peaceful space, nice and quiet in October. Kids friendly 🤸🏻‍♀️amazing facilities at the resort too. Lovely bedrooms. Awesome view of the creek and tides. We can't wait to return again!

beautiful room....very clean beautiful resort...the view from the room isn't that great but the resort it self has many places to enjoy the views ...restaurant the food was amazing hot tub was great

This was our second stay at an Airbnb in Nanoose Bay at the Pacific Shores resorts. Chelsea's place was top of the line. As described, clean and comfortable. Everything we needed and more. Comfortable for the 6 of us who stayed. We loved the location and lay out of the condo, and loved being able to utilize the resort amenities as well. We hope and plan to stay here again next year and for many more to come!

We had a fabulous time with our kids at Andrew’s house, it’s situated in a lovely quiet setting with a balcony to take in the magical views of the beach. The house had everything we needed, to enjoy our stay. We had a short walk to the beach and lovely walk in the forest. All local shops within 5mins drive in Parksville and would also hugely recommend the Parksville community park for the kids to burn off energy. I would hugely recommend The Mount Arrowsmith Brewery for lunch , great service .

Our stay was super pleasant and the place was perfect for our needs. It looked even better in person than it did in the pictures! Thanks Lauren for a great stay.

We had a wonderful stay and truly enjoyed the experience. The place is incredibly spacious, peaceful, and had everything we needed—actually more than we expected. It was spotless, modern, and well-equipped, including a dishwasher, washer, and dryer. The yard was lovely, and parking was very convenient. It's just a short 5–10 minute walk to the beach, though the walk is a bit steep. My whole family loved the place—it was quiet and relaxing, and we really appreciated having our privacy. The host was friendly and easy to reach with any questions. We also loved the great selection of teas and really appreciated the cookies—such a thoughtful touch!

Home away from home with the most amazing view! I will be go back asap!!

Tom was a responsive and thoughtful host. Tom’s home was perfect for our family to celebrate my daughter’s upcoming marriage. There was lots of space, the kitchen is very well stocked, the outdoor space is fantastic. Tom clearly labelled everything to make it easy to navigate, and his instruction book is thorough. We would definitely stay here again!

Our stay was beyond amazing! The host truly surpassed our expectations with thoughtful personal touches, including toys for our kids, and was incredibly responsive throughout our stay. They thought of everything we could need, making it a completely stress-free and relaxing experience. The location is perfect, with plenty of food options and outdoor activities, plus great fishing nearby. The place itself is spacious, spotless, and comfortable. We’ll definitely be booking again in the near future! Highly recommend!

Beautiful place to stay! Would highly recommend. Thank you Karen for your beautiful home, we enjoyed our weekend in parksville.