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
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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 transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Hob
Microwave
Oven
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
Smoke-free property
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)
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
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
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
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 area
Ainsworth Hot Springs is home to this cottage. Balfour Golf Course and Balfour Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Langham Cultural Centre and S.S. Moyie National Historic Site. Visit our Ainsworth Hot Springs travel guide
Is Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC?
On-site 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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC located?
Situated in Ainsworth Hot Springs, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park and Kootenay Lake. Fletcher Creek Falls Recreation Site and Fletcher Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Vacation Home For Rent - Ainsworth BC Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Janice is amazing. Met us at the house to go over a few things. Super nice and the place was just perfect for us. The pool table was the highlight of the nights. Very spacious and comfy beds. The place was perfect for day trips to the Hot Springs and with the money saved by not staying at the resort you can go for spa days at the resort instead. Will definitely rent again.
Home is exactly as pictured and described in listing beautiful inside and out..had everything we needed.Stunning lake view, beautiful area to sit and have morning coffee. Perfect for hosting a large group, location is across the road from Ainsworth Hotsprings, took us 2 minutes to walk there, Janice was such an amazing host, will definitely book here again in the near future
Tammy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Dave S.
29 Dec 2024
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.
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!
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!
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.
Brad W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tabatha & Eric
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication