The Kootenay Cottage is one of the few accommodations in the area that is air conditioned and pet friendly! NO PET OR CLEANING FEE! I LOVE dogs! The cottage is located on the south side of the West Arm of the Kootenay Lake, in the Nelson Range of Mountains (the historic town of Nelson, B.C., is located on the same side of the West Arm). The cottage is just steps away from Mill Creek trail-head and the West Arm Provincial Park.
The shore of the Kootenay Lake is a short 10 minute walk. Enjoy kayaking, SUP, canoeing, fishing or a dip in the lake. Mill Creek Trail-head is steps from the cottage and guests may enjoy the short or long hikes up the mountain with or without their dogs. The cottage is close to amenities including biking, fishing, golf, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, restaurants, pubs and Ainsworth Hot Springs. Kokanee Provincial Park and Kokanee Glacier. Kaslo is just a 45 minute drive along the glacier lake........
Memory foam/gel queen mattress with 100% cotton sheets and 100% down pillows & duvet.
The Kootenay Cottage is located on a quiet dead-end road which backs up to hundreds of thousands of acres of pristine Crown land and the recently purchased Dark Woods by the Canadian Conservancy. The Kokanee Glacier range is your view from the cottage deck......
You will enjoy the quiet days on the deck after your hike, fishing, biking or kayak surrounded by forest, mountains and the sounds and view of wildlife.....
In your fully equipped kitchen, we provide you with complimentary tea and coffee, condiments, Keurig coffee maker, stainless steel pots and pans, plates, silverware, kitchen towels, dish soap, toaster, french coffee press, blender, microwave, oven, stove and fridge......and the best mountain spring water you will ever taste!
Body soap and shampoo provided.
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Sunrise over the Purcell Mountain range, view from the Harrop ferry
You are a 10 minute walk to the public access of the Kootenay Lake.....enjoy the osprey, eagles and other wildlife which live on and near the shore, bring your dog for a swim or launch your boat, kayak, canoe or paddle board..the shore is public and you may walk for miles...fishing licenses may be purchases nearby or online.....
The Kootenay area is a dog's wonderland! The cottage is located on a dog friendly dead end road, steps away from the Provincial park where you can hike with your dog off-leash. There are dozens of trails minutes from the cottage and wonderful beaches to enjoy with your dog!
Kokanee Glacier trail....15 minute drive from the cottage.........
Kaslo to New Denver pass.......30 minute drive along the Kootenay Lake.......
Kokanee Glacier trail......15 minute drive from the cottage....
Fish Lake
in the spring, great for fishing and swimming for your dog!
View of the Purcell Mountain range from the 5 minute free cable Harrop ferry crossing, the free ferry runs 24/7.............
Kaslo to New Denver pass in winter..........
Two kayaks available for guests' use.
Kokanee Glacier hike..........
Hiking into the Kokanee Glacier is a favorite......
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View from the Mill Creek hiking trail, hike up the mountain behind the cottage. This hike is great for dogs, with small water features along the way. A wide switchback road up the mountain makes it an easy to moderate hike. I suggest taking the 20 minute hike down through the forest next to the creek with view points along the way. Dogs love this hike! |
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The "cliffs", as we locals call this private and quiet look-out on the lake, is only a 20 minute hike from the cottage. A lovely place to bring a picnic lunch or enjoy napping in the shade. The trail leads you to the Lasca Creek trail-head in the West Arm Provincial Park where you will see water falls and view of the lake and Kokanee range. This is one of many great hikes for dogs off-leash.
Osprey abound on the Kootenay Lake.........
Early spring welcomes new cubs, which are plentiful along the scenic Kaslo to New Denver pass.......
Black bear can be seen grazing on the side of the roads during spring and early summer.........
The Kootenays in the fall.......once you experience the Kootenays, you will long to visit again and again...
Recent reviews:
***** 5 stars Airbnb Review
“Highly recommend, we had a great time with the dog at the Kootenay Cottage. The cottage is very clean, very dog friendly also which is a big plus! Natalie was very friendly, communicative and helpful before and throughout the stay. Plenty of privacy and nice and central. Ferry to Harrop is super fast, and always available so easy to come and go using it as your base. Lots to do around the area with lots of reading materials and tips/suggestions provided by the host. Thanks again!” Adriano, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
***** 5 stars Google review
"We absolutely enjoyed everything about the Kootenay Cottage. The warm welcome of the hostess, Natalie, the peace and quiet of the space and the care and thoughtfulness of the items needed to make this place feel like home. Highly recommended!!" Sablecat22, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
***** 5 stars Google review
"As best as a little cottage can be. Quiet. Surrounded by Nature and community is great."
Frank, Tampa, Florida, USA
***** 5 stars Google review
"Amazing setting and cozy cottage for exploring Kootenay Lake, discovering local hiking spots, or just sipping coffee and enjoying the peaceful quiet. Natalie's a friendly professional, and helpful host. I am going back again and again!" Barrie, Bend, Oregon, USA
***** 5 Stars Google review
Ajay Virpariya, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
***** 5 Stars Google review
"In 2021 I started traveling on vacation with my dogs. Best dog friendly spot to date and I probably won’t find a better one. Excellent host. Beyond excellent if you have a dog with you. There is a binder in the cottage that lists all the dog friendly activities in the area. There are a lot. Shopping, dining, hiking, all dog friendly. Also, beautiful cottage. Every thing you need for a week and top of the line luxury bedding. The cabin is near everything, but also secluded enough that we saw deer in the yard every day. Best part is the owner’s little Chocolate Labrador Retriever." Nicole Webster, Spokane, Washington, USA
***** 5 Stars Google review
"A slice of paradise! We cannot recommend this place enough, it is magical. We have 3 medium sized dogs and weren’t sure about bringing them as they can be loud. I spoke to the amazing host and she assured me it would be fine, separate house, very quiet location. Host asked me if I wanted doggie updates when we went out, so we even knew they just went to sleep and were quiet once we had left! We loved it so much we extended our stay, the host even did a load of laundry for us to facilitate this! Talk about above and beyond.
Our own mountain spring water straight from tap, makes the best coffee ever. Place was spotless, bed very comfortable and wifi smokin’ fast. We missed it the moment we drove away, we will be back my little dream cottage in the mountains…". Jo Harris, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
***** 5 stars Airbnb Review
“Highly recommend, we had a great time with the dog at the Kootenay Cottage. The cottage is very clean, very dog friendly also which is a big plus! Natalie was very friendly, communicative and helpful before and throughout the stay. Plenty of privacy and nice and central. Ferry to Harrop is super fast, and always available so easy to come and go using it as your base. Lots to do around the area with lots of reading materials and tips/suggestions provided by the host. Thanks again!” Adriano, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
***** 5 stars Google review
"We absolutely enjoyed everything about the Kootenay Cottage. The warm welcome of the hostess, Natalie, the peace and quiet of the space and the care and thoughtfulness of the items needed to make this place feel like home. Highly recommended!!" Sablecat22, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
***** 5 stars Google review
"As best as a little cottage can be. Quiet. Surrounded by Nature and community is great."
Frank, Tampa, Florida, USA
***** 5 stars Google review
"Amazing setting and cozy cottage for exploring Kootenay Lake, discovering local hiking spots, or just sipping coffee and enjoying the peaceful quiet. Natalie's a friendly professional, and helpful host. I am going back again and again!" Barrie, Bend, Oregon, USA
***** 5 Stars Google review
Ajay Virpariya, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
***** 5 Stars Google review
"In 2021 I started traveling on vacation with my dogs. Best dog friendly spot to date and I probably won’t find a better one. Excellent host. Beyond excellent if you have a dog with you. There is a binder in the cottage that lists all the dog friendly activities in the area. There are a lot. Shopping, dining, hiking, all dog friendly. Also, beautiful cottage. Every thing you need for a week and top of the line luxury bedding. The cabin is near everything, but also secluded enough that we saw deer in the yard every day. Best part is the owner’s little Chocolate Labrador Retriever." Nicole Webster, Spokane, Washington, USA
***** 5 Stars Google review
"A slice of paradise! We cannot recommend this place enough, it is magical. We have 3 medium sized dogs and weren’t sure about bringing them as they can be loud. I spoke to the amazing host and she assured me it would be fine, separate house, very quiet location. Host asked me if I wanted doggie updates when we went out, so we even knew they just went to sleep and were quiet once we had left! We loved it so much we extended our stay, the host even did a load of laundry for us to facilitate this! Talk about above and beyond.
Our own mountain spring water straight from tap, makes the best coffee ever. Place was spotless, bed very comfortable and wifi smokin’ fast. We missed it the moment we drove away, we will be back my little dream cottage in the mountains…". Jo Harris, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2025 Summer Season
~May through September~
~$1400 Canadian dollar/week~
~No cleaning or pet fee~
~one week minimum~
~Saturday changeover~
Please contact The Kootenay Cottage for availability & booking:
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2025-2026 Short-term Winter lease
~October 1st through April 30th~
~$1800 CAD/month, all inclusive~
Fully furnished, power, 1.5 gig wifi, water, garbage, snow removal included
Pets considered
7-month BC Tenancy Lease
The Kootenay Cottage
BC Short-Term Reg No H818672526
Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 6P7
Canada
We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather
is the traditional un-ceded territory of the Ktunaxa, Syilx (Okanagan), and Sinixt Peoples.