Unique and Cozy Eco Friendly Straw Bale Home in Mountain Town | House in Fernie

10.0 (6 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
East Kootenay House | Unique and Cozy Eco Friendly Straw Bale Home in Mountain Town

3 Bedroom House in East Kootenay, Fernie

Enjoy this unique straw bale and timber frame construction, situated on a three acre property only minutes outside the beautiful mountain town of Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. This is not your typical “ Mountain Modern” home!
Enjoy the cozy cabin feel in a home filled with local artwork done by amazingly talented Kootenay craftspeople. The straw bale construction keeps the home cool in the summer and cozy warm in the winter. The large property gives you access to endless hiking, snowshoeing, snowbiking, and biking trails right out your back door. Amazing skiing, golfing and fly fishing are all only ten minutes away. The large back deck with bbq has beautiful mountain views where you can watch the sun set behind the mountain ranges and see the sky turn spectacular colors. There is also a fire pit in the back yard.
The house has two bedrooms on the upper level with a bathroom, and one bedroom on the lower level with a bathroom. The main floor is the living/dining/kitchen area with a half bath.
Fernie is a stunning mountain town with tons of character, unique shopping, and a foodies paradise! We have award winning chefs in this town serving up everything from Nepalese, South American, Japanese, Mexican, Thai and Indian, just to name a few. Fernie Brewing Company, an award winning brew pub, is located within walking distance of our home.
This town is best known for the world class downhill skiing it offers at Fernie Alpine Resort. This resort is regularly included in top ten lists of resorts around North America and the world. The hill receives over 12 feet of snow annually,most of it in the form of powder!!
Equally impressive are the summertime opportunities in Fernie, which include mountain biking at the ski hill or on the endless trail networks around the area, and hiking the beautiful surrounding mountains. The Elk River is world renowned for fly fishing . There are also whitewater rafting and gorgeous river floating opportunities. Beach fun on the beautiful Lake Koocanusa is only 30 minutes away.

Unique and Cozy Eco Friendly Straw Bale Home in Mountain Town is located in East Kootenay. Unique and Cozy Eco Friendly Straw Bale Home in Mountain Town provides accommodation, featuring TV, Entertainment, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features TV, Entertainment, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Unique and Cozy Eco Friendly Straw Bale Home in Mountain Town has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the East Kootenay has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in East Kootenay, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's books
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number h624797825 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: H624797825

Reviews

Mike H.
Jul 21, 2025 07:10:02 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Second time at this very well equipped house, we will be booking again for next year too!
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