Title: The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87731166&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 ## Photo gallery for The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels - The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake (Sanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w905h683x60y0-7804e20c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake (Sanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w508h683x258y0-97c72c86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake (Sanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w906h683x59y0-4b2acac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake (Sanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w903h683x61y0-e51b79e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake (Sanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87740000/87731200/87731166/w916h683x48y0-2db666cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101336700/101336660/5af60fa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nelson, What a view, 3 Queens, 2 Singles full kitchen, Beach front, Mountain Views Nelson - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=101336660&PinnedHotelID=101336660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102310000/102305600/102305517/w507h683x258y0-69648a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tropical, elegant, artistic, sparkling clean, with no light pollution. 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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 ![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 \- 12 min drive \- 14.6 km - Lockhart Creek Provincial Park \- 14 min drive \- 16.5 km - Kokanee Springs Golf Course \- 37 min drive \- 41.9 km - Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal \- 40 min drive \- 47.5 km ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake ? ### What time is check-out at The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake ? ### Where is The Rustic Retreat House on Kootenay Lake located? ## Have a question? 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