Review of KOOTENAY LAKE SANCTUARY
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1 review
The house is beautiful. The location is majestic. Being there was absolutely amazing.
Mick takes great care of his guests. He'll treat you like family if you want, or leave you entirely alone to have your own experience.
He is nice, responsive to any needs, and a naturally gracious host.
The property is secluded and private - great for a retreat and real getaway.
The house itself is absolutely beautiful, from the unique architecture to the wonderfully functional kitchen, to the the awesome bathroom with a deep tub and a steam room!
I highly highly recommend this property except for people who want to stay there when we want to visit again :)
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18 helpful votes
We rented EL Nido for an intimate wedding and couldn't have asked for a more idyllic setting. There were only 8 of us, including myself and my (now) husband, and it was spectacular. But the place could accommodate a somewhat larger celebratioin also. Beautiful open space for a wedding meal and dancing afterwards.
Very intimate and beautiful location which provided great photos and good memories. Highly recommended
1 review My partner, Greg, and I got married at this property. We couldn't have had a better location. The weather was stunning and the views were unbeatable. This place will always be special to us!
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Loved it! Beautiful place to stay
Whenever we go to this area this would be our first choice - totally magical amazing energy and vibe
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We've stayed at El Nido for a week each of the last two summers and have been very sad to leave on both occasions. The property is very well furnished and has all the amenities necessary.
Barbecuing on the patio with the view of the lake followed by relaxing in the hammock while the sun came down without listening to sirens was bliss.
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Everything about this place is magical, from the hummingbirds, to the amazing views, to the soaker tub to the well-appointed kitchen. This is a real retreat from the world, and Mick is a most gracious host who does everything possible to accommodate. We've stayed there year after year and will be back again.
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I visited El Nido this past July with my family. We were greeted by our very warm and friendly host Mick, even though we had arrived hours later than planned in the middle of the night. Mick waited up for us and kept the incense burning. He showed us around, and then went back to his Nelson home. The following morning we all woke up to the most spectacular views that we hadn't yet seen in the daylight hours. We sat outside and watched the hummingbirds chase each other around the treehouse-like deck. We never wanted to leave! We felt so at-home in El Nido's clean, modern, zen-themed accommodation. We had such a wonderful worry-free stay, and cannot wait to return!
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