Embrace the charm of island living with this rustic 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rancher tucked away in a private, treed setting on Protection Island. Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a vacation property with easy access to city amenities, this property offers exceptional potential in one of Vancouver Island’s most unique communities.
Surrounded by nature & privacy, the home is ready for your ideas & improvements. Protection Island is known for its welcoming, close-knit community, beautiful beaches, resident dock, community park, tennis courts, & year-round social events. Enjoy a quick passenger ferry ride to downtown Nanaimo, with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, floatplanes, Hullo ferry service, BC Ferries, & Helijet connections.
Serviced by community water & sewer, not subject to BC’s Speculation & Vacancy Tax, this is an opportunity to secure your place in a peaceful island community where neighbours connect & nature takes centre stage.
Protection Island offers the rare combination of island living with municipal water and sewer services. Protection Island properties are not subject to the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Cosy Rancher, set on a private treed lot
Peaceful woodland retreat.
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Fully Fenced yard
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Enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on your backyard deck.
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Peace and Tranquility are abundant on this island Paradise.
Community dock for residents only. Nanaimo boardwalk is just minutes away.
Community tennis courts, one of may places where neighbours connect
The Dinghy Dock pub is and Island favourite, with visitors from far and wide
Data was last updated June 27, 2026 at 04:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
19
Avg list price:
$450,000
Min list price:
$215,000
Max list price:
$3,200,000
Avg days on market:
35
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
429
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$593.33
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Protection Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.