An unfortunate hotel experience in Victoria led us to the Pine & Picket a day earlier than we had planned and we are so glad. Ingvar & Ania are great hosts, very welcoming, with great stories of their own but interested in their guests' stories as well. The rooms are cozy, clean and very nicely decorated. Two upstairs balconies offer... More

I'm not usually given towards using superlatives, but in all honesty, this is a five-star B&B. Ania is a professionally trained gourmet cook, and the breakfasts truly knocked our socks off. We stayed two nights, and couldn't believe what awaited us in the dining room each morning. No exaggeration .... you will not find a better breakfast anywhere! Ania and... More

I can't imagine better service/friendliness/cleanliness at a 5 star resort. Ingvar and Ania were so helpful and accomodating and the breakfast was truly divine. What an amazing welcome home to Canada for me and welcome to Canada to my husband. Thank You!!

We visited with adult children and the set-up with lounge area in between rooms was perfect: affording us with privacy and visiting opportunities as we liked. The breakfasts are incredible. Healthy, never the same thing twice, dietary interests considered, so beautiful we didn't want to nibble. But when we started we were in a state of contented bliss until supper!... More

Whatever it is, you will find it at the Pine & Picket B&B in Nanaimo. The location is perfect, close to transportation, but you'd never know as it is so peaceful, looking out over the water. Ania and Ingvar are perfect hosts, friendly and helpful. Accommodation is super comfortable and we loved relaxing in the lounge area before heading out... More

My First Choice! Without a doubt, the Pine and Picket is always my first choice when staying in Nanaimo – it is simply the best there is . . . if you can get in! Hosts Ania and Ingvar are warm and welcoming. Their beautiful, comfortable home is located in a convenient, quiet and safe neighbourhood – blocks from the... More

There are few experiences that can equal staying with these friendly folk, Ania and Ingvar. Ania's breakfasts are superb. The taste and the presentation were incredible. Their home is immaculately clean. There are two rooms upstairs with a common area in between. The location is handy to the Horseshoe Bay ferry. The view is great. The beds and linens are... More

This was a great place to stay. This cleverly renovated home provides two great rooms separated by a cosy sitting room. The hosts are great conversationalists who are very welcoming to their home. The highlight is definitely breakfast. Ania's eggs benedict is amazing! And if you're lucky you'll get scones! If you need a place to stay in Nanaimo, make... More

I stayed overnight on my way to Tofino, but Ania and Ingvar made me feel so very welcome, I stayed another 3 nights in their spotlessly clean and nicely appointed "Provence" with a view of Departure Bay when I returned to Vancouver Island a second time, rolling right off the ferry and onto the convenient parking spot right in front... More