These folks were very interesting people with many projects and a sense of excellence.

Lovely location with a beautiful view of the lake. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated Keith and Margaret so graciously sharing their home and allowing us our privacy. Very spacious and comfortable. Thank you.

We felt very welcome at Margaret and Keith’s place. The suite is absolutely charming and homey. The suite was very inviting, spacious, spotlessly clean and stocked with everything we could possibly imagine wanting. The master bedroom is very large and has a comfortable bed. When we arrived, Keith greeted us and showed us around the property. The kitchen was stocked with breakfast items, so we could enjoy at our own leisure. Can’t forget to mention the fresh cookies that were laid out upon our arrival for us to enjoy. We enjoyed sitting outside in the adirondack chairs enjoying the great view of Kootenay Lake and the quietness this place had to offer. Margaret, thanks for suggesting that we do the little hike to Fletcher Falls on our way to Kaslo. Your directions made it easy to find and we enjoyed the falls and beach area. It would be ideal for anyone who wants a quiet, serene, comfortable getaway. The accommodations were exactly what was shown in the pictures and didn't disappoint. Would stay with them again in a heartbeat!

Kemar's is a charming, rustic and cozy cottage nestled in the woods by the lake with a beautiful view! The suite had everything you could possibly need and was clean and very comfortable. My daughter and I spent a few nights visiting during reading break to relax, visit the Hot Springs nearby (awesome!) and shop and eat in Nelson, 40 minutes away. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Great place close to ainsworth hot springs. Very friendly too. I only stayed one night, and we were so tired from driving and soaking at ainsworth, that we just fell asleep. There was way more available for us than i expected and it's a very large area. We left early in the morning, but i would have loved to stay for a week hiking trails, and going back to ainsworth.

We stayed for 2 nights at this amazing Airbnb, the amount of work that has gone into the space is spectacular. It truly shows that Keith and Margaret have put in the work to make it feel like a home. The amenities available in the house it self are amazing, while the house it self was extremely comfortable for both sleep and even for just hanging out between outings or at night. In addition to inside the house is the available space outside the house and the amazing views of the lake and surrounding mountains. It's located with in minutes of Ainsworth hotspring and a short drive from Kaslo, a small but very interesting town to walk around in. I would stay here again with out hesitation and would like to send a thanks to Margaret and Keith for making our trip extremely special and made it feel like we were at home.

Such a beautiful spot to relax and a great family friendly space! Our hosts were very welcoming and we especially enjoyed having a late night campfire!

Great location right on the lake. A ton of space to spread out. The host was very nice and fun to talk with upon arrival.

The cottage is located facing the lake, you have a beautiful view day and night. you can feel very comfortable walking or reading rested. I leave fond memories.

Cozy uplifting space steps away from hotsprings! :)

The place is set in a very nice location. It has all amenities to have a great stay. I would definately be happy to rent her place again. First experience with airbnb I can only hope it is as pleasant in the future are different places.

A fabulous getaway, stylish snd practical, private and convenient. Stunning location, providing total ease of access to the Ainsworth Hotsprings. Clear, timely communications and spotless cleaning.

Amazing time at Kaayla's space! Such a warm, clean and cozy space. Felt like a real home away from home.

Very dirty when we got there

This apartment is amazingly gorgeous! The view, cleanliness & all of its amenities were wonderful. Kaayla was very easy to get ahold of & very accommodating. The beach access would be great when it's warmer!

PERFECT place - easy walk to hot springs - about the same cost but more private and scenic ..... highly recommend !!!

This place is awesome. Steps from the hot springs and a beautiful home

This was our second stay at the cabin and we look forward to making it a yearly visit moving forward. Tony and Wendy are awesome hosts and lovely people. The lakefront cabin is truly amazing for a relaxing and quiet break. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is available, and the cabin is clean and welcoming. Sitting on the beach in the peace and quiet makes for a great vacation. There are many different spots to sit and enjoy the views of the lake and the water itself is crystal clear and great for cooling off. Would recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a great time at the lake.

This place really IS the best cabin in the Kootenays. Once we arrived, we did not want to go anywhere else. The cabin is small but perfectly designed, with everything we needed in a full kitchen, bath, bed and living room. There are floor to ceiling windows in the front, framing the most breathtaking views. It was like living in a painting! Our time there was peaceful and restorative. Lots of quiet nature all around. We saw frogs, water snakes, crayfish, and osprey catching silver fish right in front of us. All kinds of other birds, and a beautiful display of flora everywhere. We went swimming in the crystal clear pure waters of the lake, morning and night, and ate our meals out on the little wooden deck with fabulous lake and mountain and sky views. Tony and Wendy were the best hosts, always there on hand to help with anything at all, full of local lore and history, but they gave us plenty of personal space and privacy. This was a wonderful retreat for my son and I, and it was very hard to leave.

The cabin is cozy and immaculate, well stocked with cooking items and extra towels. A few steps from the water, we swam every day! Tony and Wendy were extremely helpful and welcoming. The Kootenay Lake location was great for visiting neighboring towns of Nelson and New Denver. All in all a relaxing getaway! Highly recommended.

We so enjoyed spending our honeymoon at Tony and Wendy's beautiful cabin. The cabin is so clean, cozy, and spacious for two people. We were greeted by Tony and Wendy, some freshly baked cookies, and a very thoughtful bottle of wine to start our honeymoon. We appreciated the thorough guidebook of the area, and found many helpful guides for day hikes and other adventures. During our stay we visited Pilot Bay for some awesome hiking, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Nelson, took many free ferry rides (longest free ferry in the world is 5 mins away!), and enjoyed a ton of relaxing beach time. What a relaxing and beautiful place to spend your time. I highly recommend this cabin for couples and small families looking for quality time, fantastic hosts, beautiful scenery, and detaching from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Wendy even communicated with me ahead of time and told me all about the nearby market and other accommodations, and provided excellent directions. Thank you Tony and Wendy!!

Our stay at Tony's and Wendy's cabin was very enjoyable. Wendy and Tony are professional hosts fully respecting your privacy. Surrounding is beautiful and peaceful. The lake is very clean. We had excellent fishing right from the beach (kokanee, rainbow trout, bull trout, walleye). Only minutes from grocery stores, restaurants and the ferry. No bugs. Paved road almost all the way to the cabin. The cabin is extremely clean - dishes, utensils, pots and anything in the cabin is spotless. Also outdoor BBQ is very clean. The cabin is well laid out and spacious. The grounds are maintained constantly and look neat at all times. The canoe and kayak that are shown in pictures are not included in the rental. We did not notice A/C even though it is being listed as one of amenities. We highly recommend this cabin for your next vacation in beautiful British Columbia! Stop searching and book this place now!

Tony and Wendy made us feel so welcome at their cabin. We were even greeted with baked cookies and wine for our anniversary! The cabin and view from the cabin were beautiful!!!

Tony & Wendy were great hosts. We arrived later in the evening & they showed us around & familiarized us with everything. They even left fresh flowers, a card, & home baked cookies to welcome us! Their property is outstanding--beautiful and so private; we did not even see them the whole time we were there. The cabin has everything anyone could need.

Tony and Wendy were wonderful hosts. We were warmly welcomed, which helped us feel right at home. Their cabin is stocked with all the appliances you could need to just relax and hideaway in the cabin, whilst you enjoy the spectacular view. We felt very grateful that they shared their cabin with us.

Adorable cottages overlooking the lake and the ferry landing. Very affordable, clean and comfortable and the hosts are very sweet and friendly! Also a fun play structure for kids. My 8, 5 and 3 year old loved it! Gorgeous views, clean and comfortable.

Great place, very nice people! Definitely would go again.

Everything about this place was perfect! The location, view, host, and not to forget our favorite part, the best pup ever! We wanted to take Titan home with us! We absolutely loved our mini getaway and will be returning in the future! Thanks to Joan for making us feel comfortable and having an amazing property that she shared with us!!

My second stay at the Manor was just as splendid as before. The hosts are genuine, caring and kind. The history of this place is explained in detail if you ask for it, and taking a walk up the hill to the lookout and waterfall is well worth it. The view of the Kootenai Glacier from the Darwin room is spectacular any time of the year. This place is great value, and I like staying here on my way from Idaho to vacation in BC.

Arnoldo and Pilar are the most spectacular hosts. We felt at home and comfortable in their stylish manor during our stay and they made sure we had no wants or needs. Breakfast was fresh and memorable, as were the views and strolls on the manor grounds. This may be the most stylish structure in BC, and I am sure to return soon and spend several days reading books on the deck, or writing at an old English desk in the manor library.

We had the most peaceful, relaxing weekend staying in the Charles Darwin Room. Our room had a beautiful view of the glacier and the beautifully, manicured grounds of the Inn. Arnoldo and Pilar were so welcoming and helpful and provided the calm that we needed for this last minute get-away. As soon as we stepped inside, there was such a great feeling of warmth from our hosts and the magnificent home with such a history. We wandered the grounds and found a hammock to lie in next to a babbling brook and the trees that the original owner brought in from England when he built the estate. We took the ferry (only about a 10 minute drive) across to the other side of the lake to visit friends in Nelson and it was a magnificent trip with views of the mountains as far as the eye could see. We ate breakfast the next morning and it was very good also - just what we needed. We will definitely go back. Thank you, Arnoldo & Pilar for everything!

Great location and very friendly host! We loved staying here.

We were given the utmost privacy and a peaceful place to enjoy our vacation.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Robert & Lee's. Everything was very clean, the bed was very comfortable, and the location was beautiful. We're also happy that we took advantage of the optional breakfast offering; Robert did an excellent job! We recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable stay on the Kootenay East Shore.

Robert and Lee made us feel welcome from the minute we arrived.

This is a lovely getaway spot and perfect for someone who wants to enjoy a quiet lakeside weekend! Val was very accommodating, especially when we had GPS issues and arrived much later than anticipated. I recommend following the B&B signs, and if you reach a dirt road that means you have gone too far! Also, double check the Balfour - Kootenay Bay ferry times since they can be less frequent during the 'winter' schedule. Also the cat was super friendly and a great breakfast companion!

My 11 year old daughter and I were on an daddy daughter adventure and we fell through a rabbit hole and ended up in the Kootenays late late at night. A beautiful woman wise of the ways of the Valley greeted us with warmth and comfort after a long journey and showed us the way to many adventures. My daughter did cart wheels through the fruit trees, explored the river beside the expansive lake shore property. Played with Eddie the affectionate cat and Molly the most beautiful springer spaniel dog. When we were exhausted at the end of the day, we slept on beds made of clouds and woke to the sound of the Tam O Shatner river and misty views of the Valley from the deck framed with flowers and fruit trees. Staying at Vals was like visiting (URL HIDDEN) felt like coming home.

Absolutely Gorgeous! Loved staying here. The property backs onto a forest with a big creek on it and fronts onto the lake. All amenities, friendly host, dog-friendly. I'll definitely come back.

Carolyn was excellent at communicating to us right from the start. She called us while we were driving to set up a time to meet at the property. She was there within minutes to greet us and show us around her lovely property. Carolyn is a very gracious host & ensured we had a wonderful, peaceful stay. The property itself was outstanding, right on the lake. There is a slope down from the property to the lake and also from the parking to the house. The home was clean, modern and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We were a bit concerned that there was no air conditioning however, it was not needed. The home was very cool and at night from the master bedroom you can leave the patio door opened (it's screened) and listen to the sound of the waves, simply beautiful. The ferry was just down the road, so very convenient to get to Nelson & Kaslo which we did quite frequently. Crawford Bay is 10 minutes away and is a charming hamlet with a great restaurant, the Black Salt Cafe. There are also so many cute artisan shops and you can even see how they make their creations. Internet access & cable TV would have been nice. We used our cell phone hotspot for internet access. We really had a beautiful holiday and would not hesitate to book again. Thank you Carolyn!

Carolyn and her husband were wonderful hosts and were always available to address any concerns we had throughout the stay. Their home was beautiful and what my wife calls a "rustic gem". It is situated in a quiet bay just around the corner from the Kootenay Bay ferry terminal. The beach is rocky, however, very kid friendly. Our 1 year old loved splashing around in the lake and throwing rocks. There is no internet at the house but if you would like to get away from it all and still be close enough to day to day amenities this is the place to go.

Carolyn was there to provide us with direction to the property and greet us upon our arrival. She took the time to show us where everything was to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The property itself was lovely, both inside and out. We enjoyed the canoeing and swimming in the lake. We were able to prepare meals and enjoy them on the outdoor patio and enjoyed many evenings by the fire pit located by the lake. She shared local areas of interest to explore. A charming town is located 10 minutes away, with a great coffee shop, market and local artisans. The ferry is only moments away which made it easy to visit the neighboring towns of Kaslo and Nelson. The nearby town of Creston had some great wineries to visit. Carolyn was an excellent host and was always a phone call away if we had any questions. We would not hesitate to stay there again, we had a wonderful time there.

Beautiful cottage with an amazing view. Location was great, right next to the hot springs. The apartment was well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend this place!

Apartment was just what we needed for a quick getaway. Easy to find, clean, had everything we needed, conveniently located to Kaslo and Ainsworth Hot Springs. The view from the main bedroom is unbelievable, wished we booked for longer. Would love to come back sometime soon to explore. Host was quick to respond on such short booking notice, everything was as smooth as could be. Highly recommended.

Kaayla's place was perfect for our 2 night stay in Ainsworth. It was very clean, well equipped and had a lovely view of the lake. It was across the street from the hotsprings and we would highly recommend it to others travelling in the area. Thank you Kaayla!

Loved our short stay at Kaayla's place. Beautiful view and the suite is fantastic and well stocked. Had a great coffee on the patio in the morning overlooking the lake - superb!

Amazing views of the lake and mountains! Short walk to Ainsworth Hot Spring. Great dinner spots! Well equipped house! We would definitely stay here again.

Opposite the house is the famous cave spa, very convenient, the room will be able to see the beautiful lake.

What a great place! Beautiful, clean, very spacious apartment with breathtaking views, staircase access to water. Everything you could need/want is there. Right across the street from the hot springs. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!

Awesome stay!! Can't wait to go back!!

Maggie and Gordon were very kind and a pleasure to chat with. The scenery of Kootenay Bay was beautiful and their location was close to the ferry and to a great restaurant (be sure to check out Boccalinos)! It was just what I expected from the pictures and was a clean, comfortable, peaceful place to stay. Breakfast was delicious!

We had an amazing two-night stay at Tara Shanti. Maggie and Gordon have created a peaceful oasis that feels far away from the rest of the world, yet is just uphill from the Kootenay Bay ferry. We LOVED being here and wish we could have stayed a week. Maggie was a good communicator before and during our stay, very flexible and accommodating, and she works hard to make sure her guests are happy and well cared for. We didn't get to meet Gordon as he was away on business, but Maggie took great care of us. Her breakfasts were tasty and filling, the whole vibe here is welcoming, and it's just a beautiful setting among the woods with views of the lake. We didn't spend much time in the common areas as we were out sightseeing (we also had a great dinner down the hill at Boccalino!), but everything from the guest kitchen to the huge deck to the living area is well done and comfortable. We were the only guests the first night and I spent a few hours chatting with Maggie in the kitchen. The next night 6 other guests arrived from Alberta, and they were a really fun, respectful, nice group of people. Our private room with en suite was exactly as pictured and expected. We want to go back and stay for a week. We highly recommend Tara Shanti.