[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w905h683x60y0-7804e20c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w903h683x61y0-22f7fa60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w907h683x59y0-dd17c849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w906h683x59y0-4b2acac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w508h683x258y0-97c72c86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on Kootenay Lake, this handcrafted home offers a private beach and expansive decks perfect for relaxation. Enjoy the BBQ area with all the amenities needed to unwind, surrounded by nature's serenity. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake Welcome to paradise! Our large open design country home is nestled on 17 private acres with extensive lake views and private beach access. The house is equipped for all your needs to make your stay with us comfortable. with plenty of space to sleep 8 and serene areas to relax, our home will not disappoint. Spend a day at the lake and evenings on the large deck. BBQ, drinks, friends and family. Situated between Crawford Bay and Creston on Kootenay Lake, activities are endless. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Front entrance ramp - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a lake ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Composting - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102633200/102633168/6201f19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kootenay Lk & Mtn Views- Private Beach-Tiny Homes-Pet friendly- Sleeps 2-4 Sanca - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=102633168&PinnedHotelID=102633168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48838900/48838886/abf9be40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log Home on Kootenay Lake, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 king beds and 1 queen, Hot Tub. 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Boswell - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=39952170&PinnedHotelID=39952170&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432400/27432301/e6d6a725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kootenay Lake Lodge -Cabin for 2 guests- only two minute walk to the water ! Boswell - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=27432301&PinnedHotelID=27432301&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area [Visit our North America travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America.dx500001) [View more Vacation homes in North America](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America-Private-Vacation-Homes.d500001-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=49.395626,-116.73854&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wmolHznogU%3FW%3FW%3FW%40W%40W%3FW%40W%40W%40WBW%40WBUBY%40UBWBWDUBWBUDUDUBWFUDUDUDUFUFSDUFUFSFSHSFSFSHSFSHQHSHQHQHQJQHQJOHQJOJOJOJOHOLMJOJKLOJMLKJMLKLKLKJKLKLILINILILGLINGLGNGLGLENENELENENCLENANCNCNALANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBN%40LDNDNBLDNDLDNDLFNFLFLFNHLFLHLHNHLHJJLJLJLJJJLLLLJJLNJJJNJLJNJNJNJNJNHPJNHPJPHPHPHPHRFPHRHRFRFRHRFRFRFTDTFRDTFTDTDTDTDVDTBTDTBVDTBV%40VBTBXBT%40V%40VBV%40V%40V%3FV%40V%3FV%40V%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FVAV%3FVAV%3FVAVAVCVAVAVCTCXCTAVCVETCVETCVEREVETETETGTETGRETGTGRGRIRGRGRIRIRGPIRIPIPIPKPIPKNIPKNKNKNKNKNKLKNKJMNKJMLMLKJMJMJMJKJMHOHMHMHMFOHMFMFOFMFODMDODMDOBODMDO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOCOAMEOCOEMEOEOEMEMGOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMIMKKKMKMKMKKMMKKMMOKKKOMMIOKOKOKOKOIQKOIQKQIQIQIQISIQGSISGSGSISGSGSGUEUGSGUEUEUEUGUCWESEWCUCWEUCWCWAUCYCUAWCWAWAWAW%3FWAWAW%3FW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uJtY4h7L4penyvnYmI5L1aOfr34=) Sanca, BC ### What's nearby - Kootenay Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Kuskanook Harbour - 16 min drive - 14.6 km - Kokanee Springs Golf Course - 47 min drive - 41.2 km - Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal - 52 min drive - 46.9 km ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kootenay Lake and Kootenay River. Kuskanook Harbour is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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