I highly recommend this beautiful house. My husband, 8 year old daughter, my sister and her two kids recently stayed here while visiting my father in Nelson. The house is gorgeous, located in a quiet area where you are relatively close to other houses; enough to make you feel that you aren't too remote, and yet it is very quiet. There are wonderful views of the mountains, a spacious yard with a swing set for young kids and a lovely deck for early morning coffee or afternoon wine. Christine was responsive and helpful when I asked questions. I wasn't used to not finding a binder of information about the house and local attractions as we typically rent houses through Home Away or similar services and that seems to be the standard. Having said that, when I asked, she provided the information. There is a someone in the unit below which I had felt apprehensive about at first but it is a completely self contained unit and the lady downstairs (Melanie, I think), wasn't there often and when we did happen to run into her in the garden she was extremely helpful. I ended up getting a terrible cold my first day and my sister talked to Melanie - Melanie gave her something to give to me for my cold; she also gave some great tips about local hikes and helped us plan day trips.

The house was also extremely well equipped. Most vacation rental homes have little to no supplies but there was plenty of essentials... toilet paper, kleenex, garbage bags, dish washer detergent, spices, salt etc.

We were primarily staying there to help/visit my father but there a number of hikes, beaches, biking paths close by. We went zip lining close to Nelson (15 min drive), to the hot springs (about an hour drive), and to a number of other relatively close by towns where there were great options for hiking, biking, swimming and fishing.

Coming from the city, it was a bit exciting to watch the moose and bear in the middle of the night from our bedroom window. The bear was our fault as we put garbage in the bin outside which we shouldn't have (we're city folk and don't know better) but the moose ... no explanation as we hadn't put anything outside....

I would definitely go back (if Christine will have us as the kids broke a couple of dishes!)