Live well at Dolce Verde in College Heights
Located in the heart of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo blends city convenience with a natural backdrop. At Dolce Verde, you’ll find new, modern rental homes in College Heights, a neighbourhood that offers a quieter pace of life, direct access to green spaces, and efficient travel connections. These new suites provide more than just a place to stay, they offer a setting that supports balanced, intentional living.
Whether you start your mornings with a walk through forest trails or wind down your evenings overlooking the mountains, the homes at Dolce Verde are designed to complement your lifestyle.
What Daily Life Feels Like at Dolce Verde
Life in these homes offers both functionality and calm.
Open floor plans, clean design, and neutral finishes allow residents to shape the space to fit their routines. The natural light, private entrances, and air-conditioned interiors make the homes feel peaceful year-round. From your living area, you can step onto a private patio or deck to take in the surrounding landscape or sip your morning coffee before the day begins.
You’ll feel a sense of space and clarity, both inside and out.
Laundry is in-suite, parking is included, and the landscaping is professionally maintained making daily upkeep easy and efficient. With the addition of flex rooms in the upper homes, there’s space to work from home, study, or simply have a quiet area separate from shared living zones.
A Connected Yet Calm Location
Dolce Verde is located in College Heights, a residential area that offers convenient access to services without the density of a downtown core. It’s minutes from Vancouver Island University, several grocery stores, and key transit routes, yet far enough away to allow for quiet evenings and privacy.
From here, you’re also just minutes to:
- Westwood Lake – walking trails, swimming, and kayaking
- Mount Benson – hiking, biking, and sweeping mountain views
- Buttertubs Marsh & Morrell Sanctuary – nature walks and birdwatching
- Local coffee shops, restaurants, and wellness studios
Nanaimo’s waterfront is just a short drive away, offering marinas, walkways, and gathering spaces for weekend visits or after-work outings.
Commute, Travel, and Explore
Dolce Verde also makes travel straightforward. The homes are centrally located for those needing access to regional or mainland destinations. You can reach:
- Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in 15 minutes
- Hullo passenger ferry to Vancouver in 13 minutes
- HeliJet and Harbour Air terminals within 12 minutes
- Highway 1 and Highway 19 within minutes
Whether you’re commuting for work or planning day trips to Victoria or Tofino, this location supports both local living and island-wide mobility.
The Broader Lifestyle in Nanaimo
Living in Nanaimo means having access to a lifestyle built around both activity and ease. You can spend one day hiking forest trails, the next paddleboarding on the lake, and still make it home in time for dinner — all without leaving the city.
Residents enjoy year-round access to parks and recreation, along with local amenities that support well-being. From fitness studios to health services, artisan markets to farm stands, Nanaimo is a city that encourages connection to both people and place. The steady pace of growth here also supports long-term living — new services and infrastructure continue to improve access and convenience across the region.
Make Nanaimo Your Home
Discover the comfort and simplicity of life at Dolce Verde. These rentals are thoughtfully designed for modern living in a natural setting.
Call or text 250-734-3366 or email rentals@nanaimorentals.ca to schedule your viewing and learn more about life at the base of Mount Benson in College Heights.