Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach

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Tranquil beach for relaxing and swimming.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Nelson, BC

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
‪5 min drive‬
Nelson & District Community Complex
‪18 min drive‬
Whitewater Ski Resort
‪36 min drive‬
Castlegar, BC (YCG)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This charming cottage, built in 1964, has been recently updated without ruining the architectural simplicity of its design. The spectacular view of the lake and the peaceful environment make this spot an amazing retreat. The fully functional kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals - stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, coffee maker plus a little bit of the basics such as salt, spices, oil and flour. The deck has a gas BBQ, a dining table and chairs, and a separate seating area. The house has wi-fi, a portable DVD player (no TV), stereo, telephone, washer and dryer. The property and its secluded sandy beach is on the west arm of Kootenay Lake just 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Nelson. There is a lot to do in Nelson plus parks, hiking, skiing and hot springs close by.

Property manager

Chris Ubick

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Sandy beach, property abuts highway.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Nelson

Located in Nelson, this cottage is on a lake. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and The Cube Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park and Kootenay River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nelson, BC

What's nearby

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Lakeside Park - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
Nelson & District Community Complex - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
Whitewater Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chillers Neighborhood Pub - ‬5 min drive
‪Pink Peppercorn Catering Co - ‬5 min drive
‪Tulsi Conscious Cafe and Eatery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kootenay River and Kootenay Lake. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and Lakeside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John S.

28 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation Rental

Real gem to stay at just outside of Nelson. Although at first you may hear the traffic noise, this is more than offset by a beautiful view of the lake to enjoy a glass of your favourite beverage and private beach to the cabin below (chairs on the beach). We enjoyed our time on the beach and paddle boarding each day. Overall the cabin was very clean, and well appointed, and would certainly stay here again and recommend to friends and family!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

18 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This was our 2nd time staying here and it was just as fantastic this time. Chris is a great host and excellent communicator. The cabin was spotless inside and out and very well stocked. Kootenay Lake is probably my favourite place on earth. We love the privacy of the cabin and the private beach. I hope we’ll get to go back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave T.

31 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

We were disappointed on several things about this property. The pictures used to advertise were out of date and did not represent what we expected. They do need to update the photos. We did have some other issues but Chris was great to respond to get things corrected The cottage is well supplied and once the beach was cleaned up the beach was great and the view from the deck down the lake is spectacular. The property is right off the highway and the traffic noise can be loud. I picked this property because of the beach. It is nice to have your own beach and lake location

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Vernon , BC

29 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful as always

Never fails to disappoint once again an awesome stay hope we can book again

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

25 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet getaway

We had a great time, very private location on the lake. There is an adjustment to the road noise if you’re not used to that kind of thing. Overall it was a great experience and plan to come back next year. The cottage has beautiful views, and a wonderful private beach for hanging out, and swimming . The cottage was cozy and we felt right at home. Communications were great with Chris.

Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Vernon , BC

21 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing stay

Visit once or twice a year and never disappoints,.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Calgary, Alberta

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

The cottage has amazing views of the lake, private setting. There is a covered deck that can be enjoyed in all kinds of weather. The cottage is very well stocked. The private beach is a 2 minute walk down hill, shallow water entry with comfortable chairs, umbrella and side tables which makes it nice to stay there for hours. The location is great, a short 10 minute drive to Nelson. Chris is an amazing host, quick to reply to any questions you may have. We would love to go back again some day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

14 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Excellent location,private beach. It has everything you want in a cabin and only 15mins to Nelson

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Vernon , BC

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome as ever

We come here every year sometimes twice per year it’s absolutely our favourite place to be , private beach , fully equipped cabin it’s our relaxing place to be and we love it .

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denis T.

25 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Property

This cottage was exactly what we were looking for. Completely private and secluded including the beach (which appeared to have had the sand raked prior to our arrival! Unexpected and appreciated!) The cottage was immaculate and anything one might need was provided) The quintessential cottage experience! There is some traffic noise from nearby highway but it didn't bother us . Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wafaa A.

3 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a getaway

We had a great time at this property. The view of the lake was incredible! And Chris was available and responsive. Was a lovely week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBB AND KAREN H.

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Next to Perfect

Just about perfect! We stayed for two weeks and enjoyed every moment except for the weather which turned out to be cold and damp, not the fault of the house or host. This was our third stay in two years, so we must like this place very much!

Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Vernon , BC

26 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

As always we love this place and we had an extra night as we forgot checkout

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Briony C., Stanmore

9 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot on the lake

We had a fabulous stay enjoying the views across the lake, the visiting deer, the fireplace and being out of town. Cabin has everything you need to get away.

Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Foster E.

31 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy mid century retreat

A perfect get away, go for hikes and read some books by the fire overlooking Kootenay lake kind of retreat. Sweet.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Prudence O.

10 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect retreat

The view ...the beach...and a fully organized and functional kitchen made our retreat perfect. The historic pictures of family on the walls showed me that this was a well loved abode....we will be back...and hopefully rent some kayaks.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

8 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

Amazing cabin with the perfect beach! Thank you for sharing your historic little piece of history with our family. We loved the photos on the walls and architecture the most!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lauren C.

3 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Secluded Cottage!

We had a great time in Nelson at this wonderful little piece of paradise. While there were a few cobwebs and dust bunnies floating around, the private beach and magnificent views certainly made up for them! The location is unparalleled and we were very happy with how well-stocked the kitchen was. Everything you could need right on the shores of a pristine lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

31 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot on the lake

We really enjoyed our nook on the lake. Good swimming and kayaking. The dog had a great time. Was all really smooth. Close enough to Nelson to get food and take out. The surrounding area had some amazing hiking and even bagged some giant lobster mushrooms on one of the hikes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

19 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Wonderful

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

20 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot overlooking Kootenay Lake

We couldn't be happier with our stay. Everything about this cottage is great. The swimming, the sunsets and the beach are what we are going to remember!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

16 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect summer getaway!

We love this property and it's location close to Nelson. There's a beautiful private beach so no reason to go anywhere!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

5 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Beach

This place is unreal. Clean, good kitchen, outdoor shower, private beach. What else do you want!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

30 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our dream getaway

This was by far my favourite VRBO stay I’ve had. Literally lakefront with a private beach, a rogue bear that wakes through, and nightly fires on the beach were beyond dreamlike. We had Nelson close enough but we were also in the middle of the woods with our private slice of heaven. The photos we took are being printed and hung! Hands off property manager next door and the cabin is perfectly appointed. The bathroom is large with plenty of linens. The rooms are nice and comfortable and the kitchen/dining/family area flow nicely with floor to ceiling windows. The deck that stretches the back two sides of the house was were we spent most of our time there. There is so much to do in the area including fishing (we had a great meal with our catches), the ghost town Sandor, shopping and dining in Nelson. We loved it so much, we decided to buy there in 6 Mile on day. Just stunning!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S., Victoria, Canada

26 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing on the lake!

Really loved our week at this Kootenay Lake gem! Love the architecture of the cabin, the generous covered deck with close-by lake view, the private beach…a perfect holiday spot to reach maximum relaxation and calm.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris Ubick

Our mother, Janet, purchased this property in 1928 when the best way to get there was by boat from Nelson. She taught school in Nelson and loved the outdoors. It was an apple farm and the old house that they used for camping is right next door the the cottage (which Janet and her husband built in 1964). Our cousins live in the next two houses along the lake and step in as property hosts while we are away.

Why they chose this property

Janet's parents moved to Nelson in the 1890's and her father, Alexander Carrie, was the architect of many of the historic buildings in downtown Nelson. But the biggest reason they all stayed is the beauty of the Kootenays.

What makes this property unique

The house is comfortable, the beach is relaxing, the views are spectacular and there are so many activities minutes away but you won't want to leave.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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