Entire home

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

Photo gallery for Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring!

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake and mountains.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, built-in seating, and surrounded by trees.
A cozy interior with a brick fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of trees and water.
A room with a large window offering a view of a forest and a lake.
A wooden dining area with a table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a view of a wooden deck and trees outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kootenay Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

View in a map
Nelson, BC
  • Place, Kootenay Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelson & District Community Complex
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Size Sofa Bed plus a comfy foam in the living room

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Outdoor dining
RAVEN’S NEST *LuxuryChalet* Spectacular Indoor & Outdoor living! NEW HOT TUB!
Nelson
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
RAVEN’S NEST *LuxuryChalet* Spectacular Indoor & Outdoor living! NEW HOT TUB!

About the area

Balfour

Located in Balfour, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Balfour Ferry Terminal and Balfour Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Chahko Mika Mall and Baker Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Nelson Streetcar #23, or check out an event or a game at Queen Elizabeth Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
View more Cottages in BalfourOpens in a new window
Map
Nelson, BC

What's nearby

  • Kootenay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lakeside Park - 32 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 35 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Cottonwood Falls Park - 36 min drive - 36.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock 'N' Duck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco’s Cones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Mountain Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kootenay Gourmet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mc Q's North Country Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring!?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring! on 31 Oct 2026 start from £385, 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 at Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kootenay Lakehouse COTTAGE—680' Beach,Dock,Firepit—Near Ferry, Golf, Hot Spring! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Balfour cottage is just steps away from Kootenay Lake and Kootenay River. Balfour Ferry Terminal and Balfour Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location lovely cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area was great, beach was fantastic and overall everything was great from the grounds to the cabin we could not have asked for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lighting could be improved, especially bedrooms A mirror in second bedroom would have been niceFront inside doormats were not good and even dangerous to slip on.The large deck was fabulous Lake view also fabulous
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time here - the property was beautiful, tons of wildlife and we loved fishing off the dock. The hosts were very gracious!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kootenay Lake Canin

Great property, excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable, relaxing

The cottage was comfortable, very clean and well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the private beach and waterfront. The hosts were very kind and very helpful. We would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful scenery

We had a wonderful stay here. Having our morning coffee on the deck and watching the birds was such a treat. Darrell and Lana were excellent hosts and very accommodating to our requests. I hope to go back here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property. The outdoor amenities provided by the owners were perfect for relaxation in the stunning location. The covered seating and hammocks were so appreciated. The dock and beach are so convenient for playing on the lake. Lana and Darrell were very communicative and so accommodating and kind to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway spot

Peaceful and comfortable. The property has been thoughtfully set up with guest in mind. Lana and her family couldn’t be more accommodating, we had a lovely time with lots of things to do at this adorable cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect base for your trip to the area

Lana is a great host. The location of perfect for day trips to hotsprings, waterfalls, beaches, the ferry over to Crawford Bay and the artisans there. So much to see and do. Just a short drive from Nelson. The private Waterfront cabin is a good place to unwind and enjoy family time. Paddleboard off the dock, fish, play some badminton. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was amazing

Even having an area power outage ( which happens) the cottage was super clean, lots of fans to keep cool. Beach was well maintained. Our super nice hosts even set up a ping pong table for us outside. Above and beyond Little ways from towns but nice to get away from it all and hang with family and skunks Thanks for hosting us Zuks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Holiday

We stayed with Lana and Darrell summer 2025. This property is beautiful. Easily accessible. The private beach and dock we particularly enjoyed. The set up was very thoughtful, as they had plenty to of outdoor space and chairs/loungers for our use. Lana and Darrell were extremely helpful, especially when we ended up getting a flat tire. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balfour Bliss

The Hosts are wonderful and gracious. They have thoughtfully set up many areas of their beautiful property for relaxing, gathering and playing. The dock is great, as is the spacious deck. There really is something for everyone. We hope to return again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this family-friendly cabin. It was so well equipped with everything both inside and out. We enjoyed taking in the views of the lake each day and our kids fishing off the dock, which our son had so much fun and success with!:) Darryl and Lana were so friendly and offered some great suggestions and ideas about the area. We loved exploring the Kootenay region and will definitely return! Thank you again. Until next time….Allison, Rob and family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week at this cottage. It was exactly what we were looking for. Right on the lake, a private dock for the boat, hammocks hung in the shade. The covered front deck was a fave spot of ours for morning coffee, and dinner. The hosts were friendly and helpful and offered great suggestions for things to do around the area. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and hosts! Very relaxing will definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing relaxing vacation!

My 14-year-old daughter and I took a long road trip to stay at this cottage. We stayed for two weeks in July, and it was probably the most relaxing trip I have ever taken. The cottage and the property are exactly as pictured in the listing. It was an amazing place just to relax or go out and explore, and we did a little bit of both. Each morning I drank coffee looking at the amazing view. We also brought a kayak with us, and since we were right on the lake, we were able to jump in day or night whenever we wanted. We went hiking, zip lining, visited the nearby hot springs, and spent a lot of time just relaxing. Lana and Darrell were very generous hosts. They made us feel incredibly welcome and provided us with everything we needed. Darrell even took the time to put air in my tire when I needed it. I can't say enough about what an amazing trip this was and how wonderful Lana and Darrell are! If you have the chance to stay here, you definitely should. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Family Getaway

We are very pleased with our recent stay at the cottage! It's a very cozy little place with lots of outdoor space for our one and four year old kids to explore. The cottage is very well maintained and clean. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We were hoping we could avoid using the pull out couch with three adults and two small kids, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the larger bedroom was bigger than expected, we were able to fit a child's blow up mattress and a pack and play in the room with us. Unfortunately water levels were very high during our stay, which covered the beach on the cottage side, but Lana made sure we felt welcome to use the beach on the lakehouse side which was perfect for our kids. We were able to beach our boat and tie it to a tree instead of using the dock which worked perfect. Darrell made sure we always had wood available for campfires and Lana made sure the kids wouldn't be bored by providing great toys. We brought our fire stick which worked great with their wi-fi. This is a perfect spot for a small family, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

lake time

Congenial hosts on property. Cottage simple but adequate for our purpose. Beautiful spot on Kootenay Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Thanks to our hosts for a wonderful week! I hope to be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Family Holiday

Had a lovely time at this sweet cabin. Lana and family were excellent hosts and ensured we had everything we needed. The place is set up perfectly for kids, with a sandy beach, toys and games for raining days and swings! Made for a relaxing time for Mom & Dad to enjoy the lovely patio and view. This area is our favourite place to visit every summer and we hope to stay at this cabin again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin in a Beautiful Spot

This was our second summer spending time at this property. It is a lovely little cabin in a beautiful location. The property was extremely clean and well-groomed when we arrived, and the hosts were excellent when it came to communication and considerate suggestions/offers. Lana and her family are very kind people and will look after your every request. We very much enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Can’t beat location

The place was clean and cozy. Kitchen was great to have, all the tools we could need were there! A few small details would have made it perfect. Lana was open to our suggestions (ie install fans instead of floor fans for cooling the rooms). We really enjoyed our holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Family Retreat

The views were breathtaking, the water was cool and clean, the cottage was quaint and cozy…we were visited by geese, ducks, herons, loons and eagles daily…our hosts were amazing! Friendly, and beyond helpful, even dropping off little toddler toys for our 2 year old to play with!!! It was the perfect family retreat ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We had an awesome, relaxing stay at the cottage for a week. Darrell and Lana were so amazing to deal with. The cabin was nice and clean, had everything we needed and more. A nice dock to fish off of and little beach for the kids to play. I had even packed a few things that I didn’t need to as they were at the cabin. We had a bit of an issue with our boat and had to deal with fixing it and Darrell and Lana were willing to lend a hand to rescue us in the water and even watch our son for a bit while we figured it out. Also they gave us some fresh cherries from their tree which were excellent! They gave us our privacy but were always available when we needed them. We had a wonderful stay, thanks again Darrell and Lana 😊
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback