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Lakeside cottage


House • Nelson BC Canada

    2 Guests  
    1 Bedroom  
    2 Bathrooms  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  September 2023
Views  427

General overview

The location: quiet, awesome views of the mountains, lakeside. Cozy, simple. Close enough to important things, far enough away to be peaceful. Downhill skiing at Whitewater, and cross country skiing at golf course. World-famous Ainsworth Hot Springs 15 minutes away. Use of Honda CR-V SUV and Vulcan Motorcycle if you wish.

The space

In a 55+ community (not gated, as there is no need for it here. VERY safe.) Manufactured home, small beach across our driveway, with incredible views of the mountains and lake. Main bedroom with ensuite toilet, sink, shower. 2 other bedrooms, used as offices. One can be converted quickly into furnished bedroom. One other main full bathroom. Kitchen. Cozy living room with both gas and electric fireplaces, Covered porch with tables, chairs, BBQ, gas firepit.

Guest access

All on one floor. 2 entrances, 5 steps for each. Probably not suitable for wheelchair access.

Notes

This not a fancy house, but clean, well equipped, comfortable. Very quiet with easy and close access to golf, hot springs, free ferry across Kootenay Lake (all between 5 and 15 minutes away.) NOT for those wanting big city lights and amenities, but great for quiet mountain/lake escape, outdoor activities, and exploring Western Canada.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Bikes
Kayak
Kayak
Tennis court
Tennis court

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Budget
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Relaxing
    Village
    Mountains
    Water
    Skiing
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Good public transport
    Golf
    Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Single level 
Wide hallways 
Accessible switches 
Accessible tap hardware 
Accessible windows 
Accessible bedroom 
Accessible toilet 
Handheld shower 
Accessible laundry access 
Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Semi-rural. House in a 55+ community, (Lakeshore Place) surrounded by Kootenay Lake, Selkirk Mountains. Osprey, blue herons, bald eagles, humming birds frequent visitors. Possible black bear sightings 75 meters across the lake in autumn. 30 minutes from Nelson, BC with many restaurants, grocery, hospital, live theatre, heritage buildings, art scene. Have a look at https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/

Getting to my home

Google Map Nelson BC, scroll east to Balfour. Look up 12-7126 Highway 3 A. Castlegar Airport (YCG) 55 minutes away, with 1 hour connections to Vancouver, Calgary. Approximately equi-distance between Vancouver to the west, Calgary to the east. About 7 hour drive to either. Spokane , Wa, USA approx. 3.5 hours by car.

Nearest airport

YCG Castlegar 1 hour, served by Air Canada. Trail airport TZZ 1.5 hours served by Pacific Coastal with Vancouver connections.

Getting around

You have use of our Honda CR-V SUV or Vulcan 800 cc MC. or 2 e-bikes. Superette (groceries, liquor, basic household supplies) 5 minutes. Major shopping in Nelson, 30 minutes. Also bus service between our home and Nelson. $2.50 CDN.

Map of Approximate Location

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People Like Us Local Guide

Can offer to tour you around, feed and water you :-), possibly host you in our home or well-equipped motorhome.

Feedback

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Bruce

Good day: My wife Wendy Past President Rotary Club Nelson (BC, Canada), and I was founding member Nelson Daybreak. District 5080. Have travelled extensively, over 60 trips outside Canada (not counting USA), including 30 to Cuba, plus most Caribbean Islands from Turks and Caicos to Tobago. Also China, Japan, Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal, France Germany, Belgium, and others that I forget right now. Have hosted many Rotary adults and Interact visitors from Japan, Mexico, India, Germany, Italy and other places. We recently downsized from a way-too-big house to a place in a 55+ community on Kootenay Lake, BC. Very happy here: close to world-class skiing, have kayaks outside our door, E- and regular road bicycles, motorcycle, golf course 4 minutes away, pickleball year-round.
Travelling group
LGBTQ+ friendly Retired
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Desired Destinations

Open to any destination
Can travel at any time