Kootenay Getaway

Heating & Cooling

The home does not have central A/C. There's a fan in each upstairs bedroom and one for the main living area — open the windows in the morning to circulate air.

For cooler months: electric baseboard heaters with a thermostat in most rooms, plus a wood stove in the main living area for cozy ambiance (instructions on the next page).

Both bathrooms on the main floor have underfloor heating. Please use the extractor fans after showers.

Kitchen / Dining

Hopefully a well-stocked kitchen — if anything is missing, just let us know. Extra plates and bowls are in the cupboard above the oven.

Includes induction stovetop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, blender, coffee/tea maker, wine glasses, baking sheet, BBQ utensils, high chair, and children's dinnerware.

Bosch Induction Stovetop

• Press on/off on the left side of the silver bar at the front.
• A red image of the elements will appear.
• Press the element you want, then the number for heat level.
• To turn off: select '0'.
• An 'H' shows until the element has cooled.

Wood Stove

• Use the paper and cardboard in the wooden box beneath the ledge — wood and kindling are to the right.
• Allow the fire to get going with the door open before locking.
• Ensure the vent is open (right-hand-side dial).
• Fan dial is on the bottom left.
• The top dial tells you when the fire is active and the lever can be lowered.

Living Room

Oversized sectional sofa, board games, books, and floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the space with natural light. Dedicated workspace with high-speed WiFi for remote work.

Laundry

Large washing machine and two dryers in the utility room — iron and ironing board too. Detergent provided.

Central vac hose in the utility room (power switch outside the door). Broom, dustpan, mop also there.

Towels & Linens

Provided for all bedrooms and bathrooms. White towels are for indoor use only.

Beach towels in the utility room — perfect for hot springs.

Entertainment

Smart TVs in the master bedroom and main living room — both internet-connected (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video).

Baby & Toddler

Stair gate fixed on main floor; deck has two gates. Booster seat, play yard, toilet training seat, step stool, bathtub mat, and changing mat in the utility room. High chair on request.

The Deck

An expansive covered deck wraps the lake side with multiple seating areas, Adirondack chairs, and a dining table — perfect for morning coffee, sundowners, or stargazing. No light pollution out here, so the night sky is incredible.

BBQ

Outside the back door. BBQ utensils in the kitchen drawers. Please clean after use and ensure it's fully off when finished.

Backyard & Gazebo

Grassy backyard with a gazebo for outdoor dining and Adirondack chairs in the lawn near the trees.

Campfire

A wood-burning fire bowl with hotdog/marshmallow roasting sticks is provided. Firewood included.

Pets (Dogs Welcome)

We can't imagine a holiday without our beloved dog, so we welcome yours — only asking for reasonable consideration with furniture and bedding. (No cats — homeowner allergies.)

Provided:

• Doggie bowls
• Doggie bed and blanket (next to the couch in the living room)
• Spare poo bags under the kitchen sink

Please clean up any mess in the yard. Dog waste (in poo bags) goes in the silver garbage can outside the back door.

Dog-Friendly Spots

• Beaches: Woodbury Marina & Resort, Fletcher Falls, Kokanee Provincial Park, Kaslo beaches
• Walks: Kaslo river walk and many other places worth discovering

Cliff Edge Warning

The lower north-end of the yard (across from the log store, past the retaining wall) has exposed woodland and an old, unstable path next to the garden shed which leads to the cliff edge above the lake.

Wildlife

This is bear country. Never leave food, garbage, or coolers outside. Deer, birds of prey, and skunks are frequent visitors. If you encounter a bear: stay calm, make yourself big, make noise, and back away slowly. Do not run.

Safety Equipment

• Smoke detector
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher

Accessibility

The home isn't fully wheelchair accessible, but some adaptations have been made:

• Small step up at the main entrance and a small lip from the patio doors to the deck. The main patio door is wider than the side door.
• Master bedroom & ensuite are adapted for wheelchair use: appropriate mattress height (with topper removed), no decorative bed frame, widened door frames, sliding ensuite door, toilet with grab bar, and wet-room shower with required turning space.

Security

Exterior security cameras are installed for property safety. No cameras inside the home or aimed at private outdoor areas.

Property Manager

Getting Around

Balfour Superette (convenience)	10 min
Ainsworth Hot Springs	5 min
Kaslo (groceries, post office)	18 min
Cody Caves Provincial Park	15 min
Kootenay Lake Hospital ER	40 min
Nelson (Save-On, Walmart)	40 min

Dining

Ktunaxa Grill — Ainsworth Hot Springs Hotel. Reserve: 1-800-668-1171 (closed Mon & Tue).

JB's Pub & Restaurant — Woodbury Resort. (250) 353-7716.

Kaslo Hotel & Pub — daily 11:30 AM–9 PM, dine-in or takeout.

Activities

Ainsworth Hot Springs — by reservation, Wed–Sun 10:00 AM–6:30 PM. The signature horseshoe cave is unlike any other hot springs in BC.

Cody Caves Provincial Park — guided spelunking tours through limestone caves, just minutes north.

Boat rentals: Jones Boys Boat Rentals + Woodbury Resort & Marina, minutes north of Ainsworth.

Walking & Hiking: westkootenayhiking.ca

There's a giant Kootenay wall map inside the home to help you plan adventures.