Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring! | Cottage in Nelson

"Why rent a room when you can have the entire Cottage with a private boat dock on your own 680ft beach?" Our Cottage (Red roof, 600sqft) sits on acreage of flat land, with a full kitchen, 3 Queen beds, washer, dryer, BBQ, deck, patio/lawn/beach chairs, outdoor firepit, and free firewood—with stunning lake views and privacy. (6 mins to Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, 4 mins to Balfour Ferry/Harrop Ferry/Golf Course, 13 minutes to Hot Spring & 30 minutes to Kaslo and 25 minutes to Central Nelson).
*ABOUT US:
Stroll through the trees to find our 600 sqft waterfront Cottage with a private boat dock. Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms (each with a Queen bed), a living room with a Queen sofa bed & foam topper, 1 bathroom with a washer & dryer, and a fully-equipped kitchen with a portable countertop dishwasher. Enjoy outdoor amenities including swings, a picnic table, firepit(free fire wood), and a spacious front deck with windows and glass doors that bring the outdoors in.
*BOOKING DETAILS:
(1) Peak Season (July & August):
7-nights Minimum Stay with check-ins on Saturdays.
(2) Low Season (May, June, Sep & Oct):
4-nights Minimum Stay with flexible check-in.
*OUR FRIENDLY POLICIES:
To ensure a safe, healthy and pleasant stay, for all our guests, we kindly ask you to follow these guidelines:
(1) Pet-Free:
While we love our furry friends and service animals, we need to keep the space allergy-friendly for all guests and our housekeeper. If you plan to bring any pets or a service animal, we kindly ask that you book with other hosts who have more suitable setups.
(2) Registered Guests Only:
For your safety and ours, only the registered guests included in the reservation are allowed overnight on the property.
"We kindly ask registered guests to inform us in advance about any daytime visitors on the lakefront property. All visits must be approved ahead of time and take place outdoors, ensuring safety and privacy for everyone. Please note that parties and events are not permitted. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a peaceful and private environment for everyone."
(3) No Campers, Trailers, or RVs:
For safety reasons, our liability insurance doesn't cover these vehicles.
((4) No Smoking/No Drugs:
To keep the air and space fresh, clean and heathy for all guests, smoking and drugs are not allowed on the property.
We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these guidelines. We aim to create a safe, healthy and peaceful environment for everyone. If you plan to bring any pets or a service animal, we kindly ask that you book with other hosts who have more suitable setups. We warmly welcome you to book with us and enjoy the serene beauty of our lakefront cottage. Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a safe and relaxing environment for all our guests! We can’t wait to host you!
Cheers,
Darrell & Lana
*LOCATION:
Kootenay Lakehouse Cottage is in Nelson, BC, Canada and just:
• 25 minutes from central Nelson
• 7 minutes from Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
• 3 minutes to Balfour Ferry Terminal (World's longest free ferry)
• 6 minutes to Balfour Golf Course
• 15 minutes to Ainsworth Hot Springs
• 35 minutes to Kaslo
• 45 minutes from Whitewater Ski Hill
• 55 minutes from Castlegar Airport
• 25 minutes from Nelson Airport
• 3 hours from Spokane Airport
• 4 hours from Kelowna Airport
• 1 hour's flight from Vancouver or Calgary
• 1 hour's flight from Seattle, Washington
• 25 minutes to Nelson mall, Walmart, Safeway, Save-on-foods,
Wholesale Club
• 5 minutes to Nelson Balfour Superette and Kokonee Park Marine
Store
• 3 minutes to public boat launches
• 25 minutes to Kootenay Lake Hospital Nelson and walk-in medical
clinics in case of emergencies
*Features You'll Love:
1. 680' private beach with boat dock (exclusive for Cottage and Lakehouse guests).
2. Ample flat parking on our acreage.
3. Outdoor wood fire pits and swing sets (exclusive for Cottage guests).
4. Fully stocked kitchens: full-size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, blender, slow cooker, BBQ, kettles, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, tupperware, kitchen knives, peelers, graters, cutting boards, bottle/can openers, oven gloves, dish towels, paper towels, tinfoil, plastic wrap, dish soap, salt, pepper, cooking oil, tea, coffee, sugar.
5. Bathroom essentials: toilet paper, bath towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer.
6. Bedroom essentials: sheets, pillows, hangers, closets, dressers, ironing board, iron.
7. Safety: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, basic first aid kits.
8. Entertainment: board games, lawn games, playing cards, kid toys, coloring books, crayons, pens, pencils, Smart TV, DVD player.
9. Washer & Dryer and portable countertop
dishwasher.
10. Upgraded WiFi (as of May 2022).
11. Patio table/chairs, beach chairs/umbrellas (***Please bring your own beach towels. We provide bath towels for bathroom use***).
*INTERACTION WITH OUR GUESTS:
We respect our guests’ need for peace and privacy while being available for special requests, emergencies, and area recommendations about the area. We perform our weekly yard maintenance quietly and will only be present when necessary to ensure your comfort.

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