Semi-furnished private room in a quiet Nanaimo home. Available October 1, 2026 for an initial six-month agreement. $1,000/month for one person or $1,250 for two adults. Security deposit: $500. Gas and electricity (including heating) are excluded from rent. The room has a bed, table and chair. One bathroom is shared. You will share the kitchen with me, the resident owner, and have access to the shared living room, parking and washer/dryer on an agreed laundry schedule. You will share with my wife and me and our two well-behaved, trained dogs. Please clean up immediately after cooking, leave the bathroom tidy and take your agreed share of household cleaning. We value considerate noise levels, respectful communication and privacy. You must be comfortable with dogs and follow their training instructions, explained at the viewing and provided before move-in. One small, well-behaved dog may be considered after a successful, pre-arranged introduction with our dogs. No pet cats. No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property. No illegal drugs or recreational cannabis/drug use on the property. This does not prohibit prescribed medication. Please answer in one message: 1. First name(s); one adult or two? 2. Move-in date; does an initial six months suit you? 3. Why are you moving and what is your usual routine? 4. Shared-home experience and kitchen/bathroom cleaning routine? 5. Why are you a good fit? Give an example of being a considerate housemate. 6. Bringing a dog? Its size, temperament and experience with other dogs? Need parking? 7. Comfortable with the costs, laundry schedule, house rules and dog-training instructions? References requested from shortlisted applicants. Viewings by appointment after a brief introductory call. We consider messages with the introduction and answers. To confirm you've read the full listing, start your first message with MAPLE.