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Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada!

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lakeside Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Nelson, BC
  • Place, Big Orange Bridge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kootenay River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeside Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada!

Recently featured on Best AirB&B Canada!

This newly renovated north shore lake front property boasts the most ideal location in Nelson. Featuring stunning views, an exceptionally private beach - located one mile from town, 30 mins from WH20 (ski hill) and 5 mins from Nelson's most popular hiking trail.

The three bedroom, two bathroom home has a custom kitchen and dining area - perfect for entertaining. The finished walkout basement offers a full equipped mud room for you to dry out your ski or beach gear.

Although only listed as a three bedroom, the recreation room can act as a semi private fourth bedroom with a queen sized pull out couch. There is a separate lockable detached shed for your sporting gear. Please note that the home has a strict no hosted events/parties policy. Max occupancy is 6 people. All registered guests/visitors must be pre-approved through property manager. Also - while we love animals, we cannot accommodate pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PM401088924
Property # 3175555vb
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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Nelson

Located in Nelson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Cube Climbing Centre and Tea Garden Salon & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Nelson Streetcar #23 and Baldface Lodge are also worth visiting.
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Nelson, BC

What's nearby

  • Big Orange Bridge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kootenay River - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lakeside Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 31 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Pizza & Greek Taverna - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Half Mile Lake House as Featured on Best AirB&B Canada! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Nelson holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kootenay Lake and Big Orange Bridge. Lakeside Park and Kootenay River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

breanna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is gorgeous, clean, quiet and scenery is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic property for our group of 6 adults. Waking up to the water view and enjoying the patio each morning was a highlight. The weather cooperated and we were able to take out the paddleboards, which was an added bonus. It was just a quick drive (or longer walk) to town and also close to the popular Pulpit Rock hike which was definitely worth doing! The unit was 10 in cleanliness which is very important to us. If our get together happens again in Nelson we would definitely rebook this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright, sunny, family get-away

Great stay! House is beautiful and the views of Kootenay lake were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Stay

Such a peaceful and beautiful property - we loved it. And Jake and Mariah were such incredible hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this VRBO. The house is so beautiful and I love the private beach. The house was well stocked and comfortably fit 4 adults and a 2 yr old. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in a great location!

Awesome place located in a awesome ski area and town of Nelson! Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

F B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

We had an excellent long weekend stay. The house was beautiful, the view unsurpassed! Clean and fresh, very pleasant place to spend time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous retreat

Such a beautiful space! A modern tasteful place with every convenience. A seriously beautiful beach. Quiet, secluded - though just minutes from town. Amazing view! Geese, merganzers and a cute family of otters swimming by on occasion. So much beauty. Host Jake was very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Early Autumn Stay

We've visited Nelson many times in the winter, and love it, but had never been there in the summer. The Hidden Half Mile Lake House was a perfect place to stay to experience Nelson when the leaves are still on the trees. The waterfront access was great, and, as we were blessed with generally warm and dry weather, we were in the water pretty well every day SUPing, kayaking, and just taking dips in the lake. We enjoyed the hot tub as well, alternating between going down to the cool (cold) water of the lake and then coming back up and re-heating while taking in the views. The place is close to town by car. Lovely neighbours, with active kids running around (and who even brought us a gift of some flowers and plums). And Jake and Mariah were super helpful throughout. Recommended!
Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jake Phelan

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As your hosts we will give you as much space as possible but if there is an issue we live less than 5 minutes away. Please feel free to reach out if there are any concerns or questions you have.

Why they chose this property

The half mile lake house is situated in a perfect little Kootenay community. Located within 30 mins of WH20, fresh tracks are waiting for you. Ski season starts Dec 1st, and ends first weekend of April.
Located right on the property, our super private beach is usable all year round. It is common to see kayaks gliding by on the glassy morning lake all year round. You are welcome to use ours and see for yourself.
We particularly love having a winters eve fire on the beach or just gazing at the lake and the mountains from the hot tub. It gets dark early in Nelson in the winter (4:30pm) which makes for unbelievable star gazing.
You will not want to leave.

What makes this property unique

Please note that we do not recommend this property for anyone with mobility issues. There are a few different sets of stairs to enter the home, and stairs down to beach.

While you are staying at Hidden Half Mile, you will have exclusive access to the property (that is - there are no other occupied dwellings onsite). The property is quite large and the beach is super private and sandy (although water levels are high in the spring everywhere on west kootenay lake). The beach has a fantastic beach shelter that is ideal for beach dinners. The beach has a fire pit. The main house has a large deck which also has an outdoor dining table, umbrella, barbecue etc.

The lockable spacious shed has been cleared out for guests to store their sporting gear.

The main house has an upstairs and walkout basement with a mudroom fully equipped to dry your ski boots or beach gear (to to make a mad dash to the year round hot tub).
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