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Lake View Suite | Forest Retreat | Recent Renos | Lake Access Nearby

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Living area
Dining
Recently renovated laundry room with shower.
2 piece bathroom separate from shower area. No waiting if someone is showering!
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer

Explore the area

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Balfour, BC
  • Balfour Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Balfour Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Lake View Suite | Forest Retreat | Recent Renos | Lake Access Nearby

Nestled in the woods overlooking Kootenay Lake in Balfour, BC is this tranquil, well equipped suite. Hear the waves crash against the shore from your window. Lake access is just a 3-5 minute walk! Balfour Golf Course and Ainsworth Hot Springs are nearby. Within 30 minutes of both Nelson and Kaslo, and just minutes from the ferry to the East Shore, let "The Green Room" Lake View Suite be the backstage area for all of your Kootenay adventures!

You will have the entire lower suite, with private entrance, of a top down duplex overlooking the lake. The lower suite is a daylight basement with big bright windows all along the lake facing side. The suite is suited for a maximum of four adults (families with 2 adults and 3 children have also made it work), with a queen bed in the bedroom and a queen sized sofa bed in the living room. There is a two-piece bathroom as well as a laundry room where the shower is located. The kitchen is spacious, fully equipped and has a large dining table that doubles as a workspace with a great lake view.

The property is enclosed on three sides by mature trees, providing privacy and a forest vibe, keeping the unit cool during the hottest summer months, while also having lots of natural light.

There is a television in the unit but it is not connected to services. You will need to connect your own video capable device with an HDMI cable to use it.

The door is equipped with a smart lock. Your code will be valid for the duration of your stay and you can come and go as you please.

Since taking possession of the property in late 2022 we have made slow but steady improvements to the unit as we can afford them. Our guest experience matters to us. Most recently in Feb. 2025 we put new tile flooring in the bathroom and laundry areas, and replaced the old laundry appliances with a brand new stackable unit. We also added a new accent chair, dining table and new wall art throughout (not reflected in photos yet, will update before end of March). We strive to add amenities for guests based on feedback. If you find you are missing anything during your stay, please reach out!

WILDFIRE CANCELLATION POLICY

I will only make exceptions to my regular cancellation policy for issues due to wildfires (road closures, smoke issues etc.) to a maximum 50% refund. By booking, you are agreeing to share last minute wildfire cancellation risk with me 50/50.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number H069886134

About the area

Balfour

Balfour is home to this holiday home. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and Cody Caves Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Baldface Lodge and S.S. Moyie National Historic Site.
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Balfour, BC

What's nearby

  • Balfour Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Balfour Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kootenay Lake Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Kokanee Springs Golf Course - 65 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock 'N' Duck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Old World Bakery and Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boccalino Restaurant Motel & Cabins - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Tees Clubhouse Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lang's Marina & Snack Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View Suite | Forest Retreat | Recent Renos | Lake Access Nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake View Suite | Forest Retreat | Recent Renos | Lake Access Nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake View Suite | Forest Retreat | Recent Renos | Lake Access Nearby?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake View Suite | Forest Retreat | Recent Renos | Lake Access Nearby located?

Situated in Balfour, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Balfour Golf Course, Balfour Ferry Terminal and Kootenay Lake. Kootenay River is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 4 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joel b.

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

Great place to stay and awesome host!

Great communication, easy check in/out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha M.

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

Good stay

It was pleasure to stay. Very good location and good property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna S.

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

Perfect

Owner was incredibly friendly and communicated very well. Relaxing stay in a good location close to all the sights. Beach and swim area were wonderful and not crowded. Thank you for a perfect family week
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Born2BeMild

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Very difficult access to an outdated and awkward layout place to stay.

There I had high hopes for our stay but was wanting to leave within the first couple of hours. The place was very difficult to enter and exit the access. Once inside the place felt old and outdated. It reminded me of an old backwoods cabin. The cabinets were old and tattered in appearance, Other than the main room which had plenty off windows and natural light the rest of the rooms felt dingy. The shower/laundry room had a utility area covered by a curtain. If you look behind you will find both spider and cobwebs. The lighting was poor in all rooms once natural light was gone. The bed was comfortable but the room was dark and dreary with brown sheets no way to know just how clean they were. I would choose to stay there again and would NOT recommend this place to a friend. When I looked at the corners of the bedroom ceiling there were spider carcasses in the scattered webs. I was very disappointed to say the least
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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