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Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nelson, BC
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Nelson & District Community Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Whitewater Ski Resort
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$239
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Nelson

Located in Nelson, this vacation home is a 2-minute drive from Kootenay Lake and 10 minutes from Big Orange Bridge. .This vacation home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lakeside Park and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Pulpit Rock Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Lakeside Park - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Baldface Lodge - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 38 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose Garden Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Finley's Irish Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson!

Nestled below large pine and fir trees lies this newly built cabin. Landscaped with stone gardens, patio, stairs and walls are sure to impress. On our 17 acre property where our family lives, there are large shared green spaces with fruit trees and a fire pit area, trails/ roads through the forest. The home features wood trim and vaulted ceilings thruout, new sectional couch, high end appliances, fully stocked kitchen, coffee/ tea bar, office, laundry and bathroom. Tvs in living room and main bedroom, high speed wireless internet, USB/ wireless charging/ Bluetooth speaker alarm clocks, blackout curtains, 100% cotton linens on the queen beds and double futon, soaker tub and walk in shower in the ensuite. Small patio areas to enjoy your morning coffee or evening brew. There is an outdoor gas fireplace and wood fire pit for use, with stockpile of firewood, kindling and roasting sticks, badminton / volleyball net, frisbee, and soccer ball for outdoor fun on property
Minutes from Kootenay lake beaches, downtown Nelson, local licensed corner store, Kootenay lake ferry, Kokanee zipline, Cody caves and Ainsworth hotsprings makes this stay conveniently close to all your adventures.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This vacation home features games, designated smoking areas, and a playground. Recreational activities include ecotours nearby, sledding nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Jessica Stachoski

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number H691338775

Family friendly 2 bdrm/ 3 bed home mins from sandy beaches and downtown Nelson! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about our stay was excellent. The Bear’s Den is exactly as advertised and 5 mile beach is our new favourite place. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Bears Den!

Loved every minute! Made the entire stay in Nelson so much easier and better because we had a wonderful home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful locatio

Beautiful property nice outdoor sitting and there was every convenience in the kitchen, bathrooms even beach towels. We were very close to the Ainsworth hot pools and restaurants. Would highly recommend we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Hosts And A Memorable Stay

We had a wonderful stay at The Bear Den. Scott and Jessica are fantastic hosts who have put a lot of thought into making their space welcoming and comfortable. The property was impeccably clean and well-maintained, offering all the amenities we could possibly need. We appreciated the thoughtful touches like the fresh cut flowers and eco-friendly soaps, shampoo, and lotion. The cozy wood stove was perfect for the colder or rainy evenings. We especially enjoyed the beautiful outdoor green space where we played badminton, relaxed in the sun, and harvested herbs from the garden. The location is great, with close proximity to Nelson, several beaches and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Scott and Jessica were excellent communicators, highly accommodating and extremely hospitable - genuinely kind, salt of the earth people. Our stay was truly a home-away-from home experience, we look forward to returning to The Bear Den in the future! Thank you Scott and Jessica for making us feel so welcome in your home.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. Scott was very friendly and hospitable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very nice place to stay

The home is very well appointed and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot!

The property was beautiful, with lots to do and the place was well equipped with what we needed. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating. We loved the master suite to give us some privacy from the rest of our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy, classy cabin after a snow-filled adventure

The Bear Dean was the perfect place to return to after spending our days snowmobiling nearby. The home is welcoming, roomy and fresh. Where your thing is conversation in the living room or boardgames at the dining table, the space offered plenty of room to gather and have fun. We were able to easily park two full-size pickup trucks on site, both with sled decks that take up extra space. The hosts were helpful in answering questions from the beginning and promptly returned a call during our stay--super helpful folks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Cozy and comfy. The wood stove was great. Felt bigger inside than it looked in the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay Nelson

Could not ask for more relaxing getaway this weekend! This little updated cabin felt like home. Very peacefully tucked up along private driveway on a beautiful property. Very quiet and absolutely beautiful with a dusting of snow. Located about 15 minutes from town. It was the perfect distance away for us to drive in for dinner and adventures. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

We came to Nelson to celebrate a milestone birthday as a mini winter getaway. We’ve never travelled to Nelson in fall or winter months and this property was amazing and so comfortable and homey. I cannot wait to come back again one day! Thank you Scott and Jessica for sharing your beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRI, Cambridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The "Bear Den" was a beautiful home in a quiet area of Nelson BC. The home has lots of character and charm and the hosts of the property are extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super chill family friendly close to the beaches

Well appointed clean property. The house had everything we needed fpr our family of 4. High end everything including lovely shampoos and hand soaps. The kitchen was well set up and had everything we needed to cook family meals. Great stay. The car port was handy to store our bikes and SUPs. fafamily meald.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Many beaches to choose from, some only a couple minutes away. Lots of other activities nearby too. We couldn't fit them all in!! The property itself is like a little piece of heaven and we sure appreciated our welcoming hosts. They were keen to let us know about all the area has to offer and they looked after us very well. Highly recommend this place and we definately hope to be back again soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024