Gallery Suite with spectacular view!

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Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 463.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Gym

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Nelson, BC

Nelson & District Community Complex
14 min walk
Tea Garden Salon & Spa
14 min walk
Touchstones Museum
16 min walk
Castlegar, BC (YCG)
36 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

This executive suite has been styled to be a gallery for the visual arts and many of the pieces are for sale. All appliances are brand new. This suite is minutes from hundreds of mountain bike trails or easy walks along the rails to trails. Enjoy a Bbq dinner while relaxing outside in Adirondack chairs or at the Bistro table.
Diane, the owner lives above the suite and is a ceramic artist and potter. She has a beautiful ceramic studio in her backyard where she teaches workshops on the wheel and hand- building/sculpture. She is a memer of an International Artisan's at Work' Network and has a self guided tour to the studio, along with an outdoor galkery currently selling her Emergence line.
2 e bikes are avaikable for rent when Diane isn't on them! Ask her for details. Bike storage also available.

Property manager

Diane Walters

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nelson

Located in Nelson, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Tea Garden Salon & Spa and Bodhi Day 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 River and Cottonwood Falls Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Baldface Lodge, or check out an event or a game at Nelson & District Community Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Nelson, BC

What's nearby

Nelson & District Community Complex - 14 min walk
Baldface Lodge - 18 min walk
Lakeside Park - 20 min walk
Cottonwood Falls Park - 20 min walk
Whitewater Ski Resort - 19 min drive

Getting around

Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬16 min walk
‪Smashburger - ‬16 min walk
‪Oso Negro Coffee - ‬13 min walk
‪Jackson's Hole & Grill - ‬15 min walk
‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gallery Suite with spectacular view! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gallery Suite with spectacular view!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gallery Suite with spectacular view!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gallery Suite with spectacular view! located?

This family-friendly Nelson holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Nelson & District Community Complex and Tea Garden Salon & Spa. Baldface Lodge and Lakeside Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

20 July 2024

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

A relaxing experience

We really enjoyed our time in the Gallery Suite. It is perfectly set up for 2 people, well appointed with new kitchen appliances. The local art added character. Diane was communicative, accessible and pleasant to interact with. The air conditioner works well if you go during a heat wave like we did. We appreciated the available bear spray for our walks on the rail trail, however we didn't see any bears. The whole visit to Nelson was very enjoyable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desirée S.

29 Aug 2023

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

Charming suite just minutes from town!

We stayed for a week in the "Uphill" neighbourhood and found the location very convenient to all of the sites of Nelson & area that we wanted to visit. One note - this is not an easily walkable area - the streets are very steep hills! The suite is nicely appointed and comfortable, and Diane is a responsive and welcoming host!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

19 July 2023

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

A beautiful retreat

This is my second stay at the Gallery Suite. It was lovely, as ever!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

6 Oct 2022

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

Lovely suite in Nelson

The Gallery Suite is spacious, beautifully decorated, well stocked, and very comfortable! The location is excellent — convenient to downtown and hiking and cycling trails. Diane is an outstanding host and communications were easy. We enjoyed a tour of her studio and garden. Looking forward to visiting again soon! Donna and Fred Bend, Oregon

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

don s.

22 Sept 2022

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

Gallery Suite review

We (spouse and I ) really enjoyed our stay at the Gallery Suite. It is located in a quiet area with very scenic views of the town and Kootenay Lake from the doorway. We found it very clean and well equipped. (Excellent bed and great umbrella also available!) Location for trail walking and riding was excellent. Diane was very friendly and helpful for any Nelson information. We look forward to a future stay.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy P.

7 Sept 2022

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

The Sweetest Suite

Diane’s property was absolutely the best place we could’ve imagined for our stay in Nelson. It was beautiful and well-equipped - Diane thought of everything. She even had toys ready for our three-year-old! She was extremely welcoming and we felt right at home in paradise. Will definitely return!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Z., Edmonton, Canada

12 Aug 2022

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Cozy and peaceful getaway

Loved Diane's suite. Well accomodated, comfortable bed, nice and cool in the hot Nelson summer. Everything you would want or need in a vacation getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

25 July 2022

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Well appointed apartment

Diane's beautiful suite is full of thoughtful additions. She even had dairy and non dairy milk in the fridge in preparation for my arrival. An extremely pleasant place to stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

21 May 2022

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Beauty crestive

Beautiful place with all kinds of comforts. Everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

4 Apr 2022

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

Perfect

Our family of four loved our stay here. It was clean, spacious and comfortable. We had all the amenities we required and the location and character of the suite was perfect for feeling immersed in that Nelson charm. The gas fireplace kept us very comfortable in March. Diane was super responsive and friendly (only a text away) and was quick to come to our rescue with a missing birthday candle! Thanks for a great stay Diane. It was just what we’d hoped for.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

27 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful unit!

The unit was beautiful and comfortable, with lots of local artwork. It was great to tour the gallery on the property. Amazing host!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephene J.

24 Mar 2022

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

Family Accommodation in Nelson

We enjoyed our visit to Nelson and staying at this property. The home is beautiful and as described in the ad. We were about a 20 minute walk to downtown Nelson and did both walking trips and drives into town. It is located near the Rail Trail, which was a flat walk above town. This suite had everything we needed, including some basic pantry items, and we hope to enjoy the art studio next time we are in town.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jan 2022

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

Winter ski holiday

Wonderful find in Nelson. Beautifully set up suite. Very clean, well equipped and cozy. Gas fireplaces in both main room and bedroom made for a very comfortable winter stay. Diane our host was welcoming and readily available to answer our questions and give us recommendations. We would love to return one day. Would highly recommend this suite.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

21 Aug 2021

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Funky & wonderful

Just like Nelson - this place is eclectic - as advertised. Very functional, great bed & bath and a drop dead view from the patio. My daughter & I had a great time and I would recommend this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER S.

29 July 2021

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AN AMAZING ABODE

I love Nelson it is such an awesome town for a retreat from the big city. Diane's suite is the icing on the cake - this was by far the most excellent space we have ever rented. The suite is beautiful, spacious and has really great energy - it made us feel even happier than usual. Everything we needed was included; the housewares and furniture were all very luxurious and we felt spoiled. Artistic expression = 10/10. The property is stunning and we were fortunate to eat all meals in the outdoor area and enjoy the flora, birds and exceptional view. Also, I found it comfortably cool in the hot weather. We hope to return again and again. Diane is such a wonderful (and talented) person and went above and beyond to accommodate us and make our stay fabulous.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

19 July 2021

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Gorgeous, Friendly & Cool

The property is beautiful, the owner is wonderful and it was comfortably cool despite no AC during a 30+ heatwave. The concrete basement made this a welcome respite from the summer heat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

27 June 2021

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Beautiful stay in Nelson

This is an absolute gem of a property in Nelson. The unit was spotless and spacious. The decoration and furnishings are unique and will make you feel as if you are staying at a luxury resort. The lighting was excellent which is something that is often lacking in hotel rooms. Beautiful hand made pottery dishes made by the owner are available for you to use. Little touches like chocolates, coffee and cream in the fridge were unexpected but appreciated. I always hate it when there are not enough hangers in the closet, but there were plenty here. Easy access to the Rail Trail for a nice hike. Diane, the owner was lovely and helpful. I would recommend this property highly and look forward to coming back for a return visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was bright, inviting and very well equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

17 Feb 2020

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Excellent access to Nelson and Whitewater

Love this charming spot. Everything is well thought out and comfortable as well as being very unique in all its design and style . Dianne is very friendly and helpful We are coming back.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

24 Sept 2019

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Wonderful suite and host

We had a wonderful time at this one bedroom suite! The suite has been recently renovated top to bottom and had everything we needed to make our stay a success. It is wonderfully decorated with an artist’s touch and has a lovely backyard which the host uses as her pottery studio and to entertain her friends. It is within walking distance of downtown Nelson, just make sure you’re in decent walking shape as the suite is up on a hill. Being up on a hill offers nice views of the lake for morning coffee or evening wine or beer. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Marc H., KELOWNA

30 Aug 2019

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Colourful!

We loved the suite! It was complete and felt like we were staying in a luxury accommodation. Everything we could need was there along with those special touches - fine soaps, coffee, a dish of candy sweets, a bottle of wine..... We enjoyed the privacy of the suite but also the visits we had with the owner, Diane. The location at the top of the city provided a nice view but was a very short distance to downtown and even closer to the Rail trail which we took advantage of on two of our days in Nelson. We highly recommend this suite and would definitely stay there again! Thanks Diane for your hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gitte S.

25 Aug 2019

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Luxury leisure

Our stay in the Gallery Suite was fabulous! The suite is a work of art in itself. We loved the concept of showcasing art from local artists in the suite. The suite was cool and perfect for sleeping. The king bed was a real treat - extremely comfortable with eco-friendly bedding. The view from the terrace area (overlooking Nelson and Kootenay Lake) was absolutely stunning. The evening sunset hues resembled a scene from a French Riviera painting. It was truly something very special. Diane is a wonderful host, very warm, creative and welcoming. Her attention to detail made our stay that much more enjoyable, from a welcome message to a few small treats. The stay exceeded our expectations. Needless to say, we felt at home! We’d highly recommend a stay in this suite. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise N.

17 Aug 2019

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Wonderful!

The suite was gorgeous! Artfully decorated, very spacious and comfortable for our family. Unique touches and lovely artwork. The house was on a quiet street with easy access to walk and hike. There is a front sitting area with lovely views for our morning coffee. The back garden was lovely and the ceramic studio/gallery made this a unique and memorable experience. Diane was a fantastic host who provided tips about local places and events. Extremely clean with a well-appointed kitchen and quality linens. This was one of the nicest spaces we have stayed in.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Diane Walters

My name is Diane Walters and I have a sweet dog named Sappho who is a Whoodle.
You will find Sappho and I very approachable so don't hesitate to ask me anything at all! I'm a recreational enthusiast and when not in my ceramic Studio can be found in my kayak or my mountain bike exploring the many trails and sites Nelson has to offer.
I have 3 lines of ceramics pottery and sculptured bowls for sale as well!
Check out the Viewpoint Gallery!

What makes this property unique

This is a newly renovated executive suite styled as a modern art gallery.
It is situated minutes away from hundreds of mtn biking and hiking trails, as well as a long rails to trails flat walking or biking path. It offers great views of the western Kootenay river.
A full working ceramic studio is in the back where Diane offers ceramic workshops on or off the wheel when she is home.
Ask about an experience vacation!