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Best West Kootenay Off-Grid Tiny House

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 421.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Best West Kootenay Off-Grid Tiny House

Hey - wanna unplug??! Need some rest? This well insulated, off grid cabin with its outdoor kitchen is the place you want to be. The gorgeous and serene lake just 2.5km up the road is a placid walk or an easy drive. The lake is very warm and refreshing, fed by dozens of natural aquifer springs. Pack-it-in and pack-it-out, bring your own bedding and foods, this tiny house it tucked away among the cedars. Enjoy the crisp air - the Quiet awaits you!

This area has incredible hiking, fishing, back-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing and jet boating - ALL WITHIN MINUTES OF THIS LOCATION. The Pend Orielle, The Columbia, and the Kootenay rivers are all nearby. Rosebud Lake is a non-motorcraft lake and is excellent for canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. There are hundred upon hundred of turtles in the lake (all very friendly and shy) and huge dragonflies (which eat all the mosquitos!) It's an excellent place for peace and quiet. This location is VERY CENTRAL and a short drive to Salmo, Trail or Castlegar or Nelson. It's a reasonable drive to get to from Spokane and Creston as well. One of the neighbours opened a little store, for eggs and ice cream and other summer snacks.

The tiny house has a twin futon mattress inside, and there is an extra single mattress if there are more than two in your party. Bring your own bedding please, as this is an OFF-GRID scenario. The building is new construction, with a classic Dickensen Marine propane heater. With two people the space holds the heat wonderfully. Outside, you'll find a barbecue and two-burner for meal prep. You may wish to bring your own camping set-up as well, if you're familiar with your own equipment.

Water is provided and collected from the well on the property into a large dispenser. OUTHOUSE. Hot showers available - please enquire.

The tiny house itself is nestled amongst cedars and hemlock at the back of the property. It's very secluded and serene (see photos).

Coming in 2024! a gazebo/deck atop the hill for a nice sunny lookout :)

Property manager

Phil

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Farming classes

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Unit size: 234 sq ft (21.7 sq m)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Salmo, BC

What's nearby

  • Crawford State Park - 22 min drive
  • The Cutter Theatre - 23 min drive
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 51 min drive
  • Trail Memorial Centre - 55 min drive
  • Red Mountain Resort - 69 min drive

Getting around

  • Trail, BC (YZZ-Trail Regional) - 49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best West Kootenay Off-Grid Tiny House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Best West Kootenay Off-Grid Tiny House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was just as quiet and close to nature as we had hoped. Even with a music festival running for three days 2 km up the road, we heard nothing, the tiny house being in a deep dip. We had a beautiful deer and small black bear visit over the course of our stay. There is a viewing platform level with the tops of the fir trees up the steep hillside. We enjoyed a couple of the books provided by Phil in the cabin. As the amenities are intended to be basic, we would recommend taking any camping comforts you enjoy. We were glad we had the screen tent, for example, so we could comfortably sit outside at any time, and a collapsible sink for personal hygiene. There is no bathroom in the house, but you can ask Phil for a hot shower somewhere nearer to his house. We didn't. We used our collapsible sink, wet wipes, and the showers at the hot springs in Ainsworth. The kitchen outdoors is a double ring run off propane, and there is a propane barbecue. About propane, you can operate a propane fire pit, even during a fire ban, if you take one along with you to enjoy after dark. One last thing. There is no cell reception at the property, ever. But you can choose to go into Salmo (about twenty minutes away), or some other town, to use your data to connect with others and the internet. Or you can take the opportunity to enjoy a total break from these things. We badly needed to relax and pretty much do nothing but be, so this little break was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024