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First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
The current price is NZ$1,490
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 10 Sept

Explore the area

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Nelson, BC
  • Place, Diamond Glades
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuba's Corners
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Terra Ratta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
The current price is NZ$1,490
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 10 Sept

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About this property

First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19

First Chair Lodge is the perfect accommodation for your ski vacation/retreat/reunion/mountain bike trip/golf trip/etc, all while keeping your family/friends under one roof. Located at the base of Whitewater Ski Hill Road, only 10 minutes from both the city of Nelson & Whitewater Ski Resort ("Canada's Best Powder Mountain"), this mountain lodge has everything you need, including 7bdrms/6bthrm, custom kitchen w/ all the modern amenities, laundry facilities, & tons of storage for gear/bikes/toys.

Open concept main floor with plenty of seating! Custom kitchen with all the modern amenities.

Two full bathrooms on the main floor.

Two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms on the upper level.

There are 7 bedrooms, all together offering 8 queen beds and 1 double bed.

3 additional single beds are available upon special request. They can be set up in 3 of the larger bedrooms, offering additional sleeping arrangements for large groups. Please be sure to ask about this. Otherwise, the beds will not be set up:)

There is space for tents and camping trailers. There is a $30 fee/night per tent/camper. Please let us know, before booking, if you plan to have tents or trailers.

If you're considering hosting an event at the lodge that includes guests other than those registered to sleep at the lodge, please send us a message explaining what you have in mind and we can quote you an "event fee" based off of your plans.

Thank you! 😊

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
See additional house rules for more details.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Will discuss guidelines around pets during booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 00005075, H010211530
Property # 3294663vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Note from host: See additional house rules for more details.

Frequently asked questions

Is First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19 pet-friendly?

Yes, First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19 allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19 on 8 September 2026 start from NZ$1,490, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19 located?

Situated in Nelson, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Diamond Glades, Kuba's Corners and Terra Ratta. Glory Basin and Sproulers are also within 10 minutes.

First Chair Lodge & Retreat Center- 10 min from Whitewater & Nelson; Sleeps 19 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxx v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect lodge for our annual snowboard trip. Jacqueline has a very special place and we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linden J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was perfect for our wedding! We couldn’t have picked a better location since it worked for the reception as well as accommodation for our guests. Everyone was super impressed with the space and loved the location. It was a very “us” space for our wedding weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well suited for large groups!!! The kitchen was very well stocked and the few questions we asked were responded very fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

Great Spot

Awesome place for a group to stay - we were mountain biking in Nelson and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna S.

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

Lovely Property!

The host was very helpful with any questions we had. Property was well stocked with beautiful dishes, and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great stay

The sauna is only two people. A hot tub would be a wonderful addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

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

Great place for families

This place is spacious. Our kids were able to unwind and play. The yard was great as well. Beds were comfy and the sauna was a bonus. Close to town and the ski hill. We will be back. Host was extremely helpful and quick to reply. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024