Custom-designed and built in 1992, Harrop House sleeps six, with three bedrooms and two baths.
One bedroom with a double bed, and a bathroom with shower are on the ground floor. On the second floor,
two bedrooms (one with bunk beds, one with queen size bed) share a sitting area and bathroom with tub/shower.

The house is fully furnished including linens, dishes, washer/dryer, and features an open-plan living/ dining/kitchen area
with cathedral ceiling, large arched windows with stunning mountain views, and covered porch for skywatching.
It faces the West Arm Wilderness Park, containing some of the last untouched wilderness in British Columbia.

Harrop House is situated on eight acres fronting Kootenay Lake, with private forest, sandy beaches, and salmon-
spawning creek. Deer, wild turkeys and bald eagles, to mention only a few, pass through on occasion.
Our beaches are reached by a short walk through the woods between the house and the shoreline.

Harrop House is fifteen miles and a 5-minute ferry ride from Nelson, BC, listed as #5 in "The 100 Best Art Towns
in America" by John Villani. In 1997, Esquire Magazine called Nelson "the next New-Age Nirvana." There are good
restaurants, a movie theater and heritage theater which presents plays and live music, many art galleries and a museum,
three supermarketsand a health food store as well as public tennis courts, historic architecture and good shopping.
Within a twenty-five mile radius, are many beautiful golf courses, including a world-class eighteen-hole course
on the east side of the main lake, called Kokanee Springs.

Harrop House is not far from Whitewater Ski Area, where there are virtually no lines for the lifts. "Ski Canada"
rated Whitewateras Best Deeps, Best Bowls and Best Glades. "Powder Magazine" declared it "one of the best
powder mountains on the continent". The Harrop-Procter area is an alluvial fan, perfect for cross-country skiing
with gentle land gradients paralleling the lakeshore for miles.

In the Kootenays, there are many great hikes, by the shoreline or in the mountains, to alpine lakes and stunning views.
Nearby Cody Caves offers guided tours, and the ghost town of Sandon is kept alive for historic interest. Ascend
Idaho Peak for its breathtaking views and wildflower meadows, or meander through the idyllic Slocan Valley. You can
soak in the hot springsat Ainsworth, hunt mushrooms, bird-watch, or just kick back on the porch and listen to
Mill Creek rushing past.In late August, you can even watch the kokanee, a fresh-water salmon that turns
bright red as it returns there to spawn.

Both Nelson and the community of Harrop are located on the south side of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake,
but the highway is on the north shore, so the area is accessible only by ferry. The Harrop ferry is free, runs on-demand
24 hours a day and carries fifteen cars. From the dock, there is only one main road, which runs five miles to the
village of Procter and ends at the shore of the main body of Kootenay Lake. This makes the area very quiet and private,
but still accessibleto the main road and the other towns nearby. The property is at lake level on the West Arm of
Kootenay Lake where the weather is milder than almost anywhere in Canada.
 

AMENITIES

Phone, Cable TV, Full kitchen, Microwave, Washer & Dryer
Linens provided, Cookware & Utensils provided,  Gas BBQ,
Covered Parking, Rowboat, Covered Porch, Spectacular Views,
Forest, Privacy, Books, Games, Bicycles, Two Private Beaches
 

NEARBY ACTIVITIES

Hiking, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Golf, Tennis
Shopping, Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving, Water-skiing, Boating
Art/Craft/Storytelling/Comedy Festivals, Live Theater & Music
Fine Powder and Cross-Country Skiing in Winter
 

GUEST TESTIMONIALS

"Our vacation was wonderful! We did so much hiking, and also took a 1/2 day horseback ride
into the mountains. Seeing Kootenay glacier from the other side of the mountain was the best hike
we've ever taken, with the most fantastic scenery.  We encountered only two other people
the whole time we were up there. We hope to be back next year. Thank you for having such a
wonderful home. It's everything a vacationer could ever want." Virginia Thomas, San Diego, CA

"The finest image of our entire vacation is consistent for all of our family, even our six-year-old boy--
it's the impact of opening the car door when we arrived and hearing the symphony of crickets.
We were privileged to beable to follow antics of the family of osprey nesting near the ferry. Eagles perched
on nearby trees, and deer watched as we played badminton in the front yard. Thanks for allowing us access
to your bit of paradise." -- Doug and Judy Eley, Calgary, AB

"Our past week at Harrop house was wonderful!! Our kids had a blast. We caught a few salmon
right in front of the house. We saw a lot of deer, osprey, and a few bald eagles, and the everyday views of
Kootney Lake and the mountains were spectacular. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thanks for
allowing us to rent your home. Hopefully we'll be back in the near future." -- Al Hicks, Inverness, CA

"Our time at Harrop House flew by, and it was really excellent. The house was superb, and such a great base
to relax in. There were so many little touches and such good facilities that we could not have asked for more.
Thank you very much."  --Kirsty Jenkinson, London, UK

"We had a fabulous family vacation at Harrop House. It was everything you described and more.
Great location, perfect accommodation, wildlife at our doorstep, unbelievable weather. We will have
great memories to get us through our cold winter!" -- Margaret LeSage, Calgary, AB

"Like being in paradise for a week. We had a fantastic time."
Kees Van Asselt, Calgary, AB

"Perfect. The house helped us get into the relax mode very quickly. We saw wild turkeys
on the front lawn." --Alison Hansen, Spokane, WA

"We're now back in England, trying to return to normal. After our 3+ weeks in Canada, this is
proving very difficult! We had a wonderful holiday and the highlight was our stay in your lovely house.
We really enjoyed just relaxing on the deck or in the hammock, thinking of -- well, nothing much.
Totally rewarding. We'll be back!" -- Roger & Fiona Megeary, England

"We had a wonderful time at Harrop House. The peace and quiet was exactly what we needed.
Everything was perfect. Thanks for letting us enjoy your house and its surroundings,
it was just great!" -- Ghita Schoen, Vancouver, BC

"What a great time we all had in Harrop! A beautiful house in a beautiful location, equipped with
everything you could need. Thanks very much." -- Nigel Lower, UK

"We really enjoyed our time at Harrop House. What a beautiful and peaceful location.
Wonderful artwork too!" -- Stephen Hansen, Calgary, BC

RATES

June to September, $1195 US per week
October to May, $950 US per week
Christmas and/or New Year's, $1095 US per week
Monthly rentals occasionally available, inquire for rates.

No smoking indoors, no pets, and no tents, RV's,campers or trailers are allowed on the property.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email suzannegc@earthlink.net
or phone 415-924-0850