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Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach

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A room with a large window overlooking a deck and a body of water. There are chairs and a table inside the room.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a small window with red curtains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, red chairs, and a dining area with a table.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a fireplace.
A cabin in a snowy forest.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Nelson, BC
  • Place, Kootenay River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeside Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin 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

Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Sandy beach, property abuts highway.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H995551838
Property # 558133
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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

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 Lake. Nelson Streetcar #23 and Baldface Lodge are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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Nelson, BC

What's nearby

  • Kootenay River - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Lakeside Park - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chillers Neighborhood Pub - ‬5 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 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach on Aug 31, 2026 start from $225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage With Secluded Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kootenay Lake and Kootenay River. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and Lakeside Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real hidden gem, with incredible lake views and private sandy beach. As well, the cabin was fully stocked, no need to bring additional items from home.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this property. It was just as wonderful this time as every other. I will never get tired of sitting on the patio and looking out over the lake. Chris is a perfect host and the cabin is super well stocked. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MJ F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond expectations beautiful home with exquisite view. We’ll be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been to this cottage 4 times, each stay has been wonderful. The cottage is well stocked, clean, great location not far from Nelson. We all enjoyed the private beach, our Yorkie loves the water. The host is excellent. We would definitely hope to have the opportunity to come back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Nelson Getaway

Great host, clean and comfortable house, Magnificent beach (very, very private). My wife, daughter and family dog had an excellent week even with poor weather. We will be back no doubt!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dave T.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Lake House was very enjoyable. We had cool, off and on rainy weather but the lake view from inside was amazing! So when we did spend time indoors it was very pleasant. The house is exceptionally well stocked, so a very pleasant place to stay. We had excellent communication with the owner. The only negative is that the house is right off the highway so it can be fairly noisy at some times of the day- if you’re down at the beach though the highway noise is minimal. A very nice vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis T.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wafaa A.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBB AND KAREN H.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Briony C.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Foster E.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prudence O.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren C.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Chris Ubick

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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.

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