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Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!

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A two-story wooden house with a front porch, a garage, and a small garden area.
A wooden cabin with a stone retaining wall and a large tree in the center.
A cabin with a stone wall, wooden porch, and a large tree in front.
A rural property with a large grassy area, a wooden cabin, and a house with a metal roof.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kootenay Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nelson, BC
  • Place, Kootenay Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson & District Community Complex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitewater Ski Resort
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nelson

Located in Nelson, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The Cube Climbing Centre and Prestige Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and Kootenay Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queen Elizabeth Park or Nelson Civic Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Nelson, BC

What's nearby

  • Kootenay Lake - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakeside Park - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 41 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wait’s On Nelson - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rose Garden Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson! on 3 Nov 2026 start from £304, 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 Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Kootenay Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Big Orange Bridge and Lakeside Park. Queen Elizabeth Park and Shambhala Music & Performance Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Beautiful home and property. Hosts were kind and helpful with everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property. The location is excellent and close to so many incredible places. The house and grounds are super kid friendly. The kitchen and whole place is so very well stocked with everything you can think of. Also everything was very clean and well organized. We truly enjoyed interacting with our hosts. Truly respectful and welcoming. The parking is super convenient. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Bear’s Den! We have four kids ages 5-11 and they loved exploring the property and enjoying the fun things to do there. We fit comfortably in the house and they had everything we needed! Thanks so much for helping to make our time in Nelson so enjoyable :) your place is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The proximity to the beach and Nelson was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to ski and enjoyed the comfort of this little home. The wood fire was the perfect accompaniment to our cozy dinners.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time and the hosts were exceptional!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! It was the perfect rental, the host was so lovely and kind (even though we didn’t meet in person) the hospitality was great. My friends and I would definitely come and stay again in the future. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience at The Bear Den :) Until next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2026
We will be happy for your return :) Looking forward to meeting you the next time! Safe travels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing family friendly atmosphere. Lots of attention to details around tje house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very nice place to stay

The home is very well appointed and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the bear den! Very cozy and homey, along with very neat features. We kept saying we want a cabin just like it someday! The only thing is the beds may have seen better days, haha. Other than that, an awesome stay and we will definitely return when we can!! Thank you guys
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely beautiful place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! Flexible and welcoming, the house was warm, clean and very well done. Beds comfy, towels fluffy, well stocked kitchen. Property beautiful, like everything in Nelson.
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View from cabin
Happy birthday to me 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We we so pleased and surprised to find this semi rural retreat. It was well appointed and we loved the quiet atmosphere and yet so close to everything we were wanting to experience. Highly recommend. Would stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Scott was very friendly and hospitable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rural setting, friendly hosts who readily answered any questtions regarding the property. Complete kitchen, plenty of aupplies (towels, soaps, books for all ages, logs and supplies for the wiod burning stove etc.) Everytging exceeded my expectations. Lots of parking with easy access into the home.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you Jan. It was lovely having you stay here and the great conversations. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hopefully have you stay again some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was excellent. The Bear’s Den is exactly as advertised and 5 mile beach is our new favourite place. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica and Scott were amazing! They went above and beyond for our group! Thank you The place was so great, very comfortable and well equipped.Grateful for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the Bears Den!

Loved every minute! Made the entire stay in Nelson so much easier and better because we had a wonderful home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful locatio

Beautiful property nice outdoor sitting and there was every convenience in the kitchen, bathrooms even beach towels. We were very close to the Ainsworth hot pools and restaurants. Would highly recommend we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bear Den was the perfect accommodation for us. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, pots/pans and appliances. It felt like a second home! Location was a short drive from Nelson but we appreciated the quietness and rural vibe. There was plenty of parking for our two vehicles. We would love to stay here again!
Beautiful vaulted wood ceilings and spacious living room!
Very private upstairs bedroom.
Lovely full size washer and dryer.
Beautiful large kitchen with modern appliances.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The "Bear Den" was a beautiful home in a quiet area of Nelson BC. The home has lots of character and charm and the hosts of the property are extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Cozy and comfy. The wood stove was great. Felt bigger inside than it looked in the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot!

The property was beautiful, with lots to do and the place was well equipped with what we needed. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. We loved the master suite to give us some privacy from the rest of our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is a gem. Exactly as described. Very comfortable, has everything you need. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

We came to Nelson to celebrate a milestone birthday as a mini winter getaway. We’ve never travelled to Nelson in fall or winter months and this property was amazing and so comfortable and homey. I cannot wait to come back again one day! Thank you Scott and Jessica for sharing your beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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