10/10 Excellent
Greg B.
14 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg B.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Secluded Retreat near Nelson & Castlegar with Fire Pit, 3 mins from the Beach!
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Castlegar, BC
- Place, Shoreacres Beach2 min drive
- Place, Whitewater Ski Resort44 min drive
- Place, Red Mountain Resort46 min drive
- Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Secluded Retreat near Nelson & Castlegar with Fire Pit, 3 mins from the Beach!
Escape to the "Zen Den,” a secluded mountain home, 500m above the nearest neighbour with panoramic forest and mountain views!
This private two story cedar shake retreat offers open-concept living, a fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace, outdoor fire pit, wrap around deck, washer/dryer, and ample parking.
20 minutes to Nelson & Castlegar, and 3-6 minutes from beaches, cafes, rafting, kayaking, a distillery and pizza!
This peaceful getaway offers privacy with convenience and endless natural beauty.
This private two story cedar shake retreat offers open-concept living, a fully equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace, outdoor fire pit, wrap around deck, washer/dryer, and ample parking.
20 minutes to Nelson & Castlegar, and 3-6 minutes from beaches, cafes, rafting, kayaking, a distillery and pizza!
This peaceful getaway offers privacy with convenience and endless natural beauty.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H856321021
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
North America
Castlegar, BC
What's nearby
- Shoreacres Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Baldface Lodge - 23 min drive - 32.9 km
- Nelson & District Community Complex - 23 min drive - 33.2 km
- Whitewater Ski Resort - 44 min drive - 56.4 km
- Red Mountain Resort - 46 min drive - 64.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Frog Peak Cafe - 6 min drive
- Nom Nom - 5 min drive
- Dam Inn Pub - 6 min drive
- The Dam - 8 min drive
- Dam Inn Neighbourhood Pub - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
8.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amber B.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amber B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Sigrid S.
15 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sigrid S.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Robert J.
2 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kerri
24 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kerri
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Alex
We're entrepreneurs with an Herbalism business and Naturopathic practice. We live quietly on our hilltop oasis with a small hobby farm of chickens, pigs and gardens!
Why they chose this property
There is something very magical about this place.. we know you'll feel it when you arrive.
What makes this property unique
The Zen Den is situated on 33 acres of serene and mostly untouched forest, nestled at the base of Sentinel Mountain (you can see, access and hike sentinel from our back yard!). We are 500m above the nearest neighbour with views in every direction. This special location is unique to the area and we're so excited to share it with you!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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