One evening where you don’t have to think about anything.
A private hot tub getaway on Vancouver Island, 40 minutes from the Departure Bay ferry in Nanaimo.
Leave work behind. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay, drive 40 minutes from Departure Bay, and arrive at your own private retreat in Qualicum Beach.
Spend the evening soaking in a private hot tub under the stars, enjoy the quiet of Vancouver Island, and wake up feeling genuinely rested.
Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, date nights, or simply escaping everyday life.
Escape the Routine
Work emails.Grocery lists.Endless notifications.The list of things waiting for Monday.
Sometimes the best way to recharge isn’t taking a long vacation. It’s simply stepping away for one evening. Less than an hour after leaving the ferry, everyday life begins to feel surprisingly far away.
Why Couples Choose Five Gables
Private from Arrival to Departure
No hotel lobby. No shared hallways. No waiting to check in. Just your own private entrance, a spacious king suite, and a weekend that’s entirely yours. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply taking a break from busy schedules, everything is designed so you can slow down from the moment you arrive.
A Hot Tub Reserved Just for You
Relax beneath the stars after dinner, warm up after a winter beach walk, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings without sharing the space with anyone else. Private. Quiet. Available whenever you like.
A Bathroom Made for Slow Evenings
Deep bathtub within an open-concept 5-piece bathroom, with candle, Epsom salts, and bathrobes for a quiet, private evening of relaxation.
Sunsets Just Minutes Away
Only a short walk from the suite, the beach offers peaceful evening sunsets and quiet morning strolls along the shore.
Close Enough for a Weekend. Far Enough to Truly Disconnect.
Less than an hour after leaving the ferry, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped the city completely.
That short drive brings quieter beaches, forest trails, fresh ocean air and evenings where the loudest sound is the wind through the trees.
Many of our guests tell us they’re surprised how much farther away life feels than the map suggests.
A Romantic Weekend in Qualicum Beach
Friday Evening
- Arrive whenever you’re ready.
- Pick up takeout or enjoy dinner at one of Qualicum Beach’s excellent restaurants.
- Return to Five Gables.
- Slip into the hot tub.
- Watch the stars.
- Sleep in.
Saturday
- Wake naturally.
- Enjoy breakfast and coffee.
- Take a walk along the beach or explore nearby forest trails.
- Visit local cafés and shops.
- Come back.
- Another soak before dinner.
Sunday
- One last coffee.
- A peaceful walk by the ocean.
- Check out feeling rested instead of needing another weekend.
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Loved by Couples Visiting Vancouver Island
The Suite
A spacious, private suite with garden views, fireplace, and a thoughtfully designed layout for quiet comfort.
Your Evening Retreat
Private, year-round relaxation in your own Arctic Spa hot tub.
The Garden
A secluded backyard patio facing mature evergreen trees, with year-round greenery.
The Surroundings
Quiet Eaglecrest neighbourhood, 600 m to the beach and steps from former golf course trails.
Sometimes one evening is all it takes.
Not to solve everything.
Just to slow down.
To leave work behind.
To spend uninterrupted time together.
To watch the stars from a private hot tub.
To wake up feeling like you actually had a weekend.
If that sounds like exactly what you need, we’d love to welcome you to Five Gables.