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Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC

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Gathering House, situated on Kootenay Lake's shores, offers a serene waterfront retreat with panoramic views of the Purcell Mountains. Enjoy beach access and take advantage of a small watercraft for exploring the lake while surrounded by scenic driving routes, hiking trails, biking paths and golf courses.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC


Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC

Enjoy the panoramic view of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding Purcell Mountains from this wonderful Gathering House situated on the shore of Kootenay Lake. This lovely home is located at Ainsworth BC and is available for year round vacation rental. Directly across the street is the famous Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, featuring a natural mineral water cave and bathing pools. The Ainsworth area has endless miles of scenic driving, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and golf, all within minutes of the Gathering House. The property offers a beach access and use of a small watercraft for guests. Sit and ponder the many sights and sounds of this wonderful waterfront retreat. You'll be mesmerized by its beauty and tranquility. See pictures, rates, accommodation details, and things to see and do in the area below

The barbecue must be clean. In case it is not there will be an extra charge of C$50 taken from the Damage Deposit.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Renters must show proof of identification on check in. Minimum age requirement is 30 years old. Fridge emptied of food and cleaned.
Dishes washed and put away. Kitchen floor swept and mopped. Bedding is to be stripped and carried to the laundry room.
The barbecue must be clean. In case it is not there will be an extra charge of C$50 taken from the Damage Deposit.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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
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 H735017260

About the neighborhood

Map
Ainsworth, BC

What's nearby

  • Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kootenay Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kokanee Creek Provincial Park - 23 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 46 min drive - 36.1 miles
  • Baldface Lodge - 47 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Salt Cafe - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪New Key's - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪ktunaxa grill ainsworth - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jb's Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mojo's - ‬67 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC located?

Situated in Ainsworth Hot Springs, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park and Kootenay Lake. Fletcher Creek Falls Recreation Site and Fletcher Falls are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view. Beautiful yard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great Family Get Away

This property was just what we needed for a great family get away! The landscape is stunning and the private lake access was fantastic! Our host was very welcoming and easy to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dave S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Not our best VRBO experience

Unfortunately this wasn’t our best experience at a VRBO, for a couple of reasons. First the listing of 2 bathrooms is a bit misleading, as it’s just 1 shower, so sharing that among 6 adults was not ideal. Second you should just know the house feels very “lived in”, in terms of personal pictures, clothes in drawers, etc…some may be fine with that, it wasn’t a great fit for us. Third we found the cleanliness to be below the VRBO standard we’ve seen…dirty dishrag in the kitchen, vacuum left out downstairs, cobwebs in downstairs bedroom, etc..no top sheets on beds, so not really sure if duvet covers are being washed each time? Finally just know that nearest store/minimart is 15-20 minutes away, so even though across from Ainsworth Hot Springs “resort” there’s no gas/food there so plan accordingly! Host is friendly and I’m sure these items will be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly magical location and vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and great location with beautiful setting. We had a great end of summer relaxing family vacation and would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira M.

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

Relaxing at a gardeners delight.

Beautiful property with stunnig mountain views. The Lake was great for kayaking and swimming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of Kootenay Lake! The house was very comfortable for two couples who loved to kayak, swim and hike. The garden was full of plants and flowers. The yard lead to a small beach which was perfect for launching our kayaks. The kitchen was setup well and we cooked most of our meals at the VRBO. Janice was easy to communicate with and she made sure we were familiar with the house, yard and the surrounding areas. Highly recommended!
Morning coffee
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

katrina a.

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

Great House

Great house for family gathering. Lits of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

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

Amazing relaxing unwind.

Beautiful serene property overlooking the lake with direct access to your own beach which literally has a waterfall running to it creating a calming and grounding experience. Great location, large kitchen, great games room in the basement. Janice is an amazing host and keeps her property grounds immaculate. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental is beautiful!We had a relaxing time with friends visiting, enjoying the sun, the yard, and the watercraft.Bring ALL your own condiments/extras as we had to purchase salt/pepper, paper towel, and garbage is yours to take away aside from what you recycle. That said, we'd go back in a heart beat and look forward to doing so.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha & Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024