Location: Oliver, Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada (10 Minutes North of Osoyoos and 30 Minutes from Penticton)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House
RENTAL RATES RANGE FROM $42-$75 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BASED ON 8-12 PEOPLE, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
Located in a wonderfully unique setting only 20 minutes from the US border, 30 minutes from Penticton airport, and 4 1/2 hours from Vancouver. Oliver is in the Sonora Desert, the northern most desert in North America! Known as the "Napa Valley of the North, and also as the "Palm Desert of Canada". Oliver hosts the "Oliver Half Ironman Triathlon", and our property and location is the perfect home base for all your training needs.
There are at least 20 wineries close by.....Tinhorn Creek, Fairview Cellars, Quinta Ferreira, Hester Creek, Gehringer Brothers, Inniskillin, Road 13, Antelope Ridge, Golden Beaver, Silver Sage and Stoneboat are all easily a 5 minute drive! The rest, including Burrowing Owl, Desert Hills, Black Hills, Nk'Mip, See Ya Later Ranch, Noble Ridge, Blue Mountain, Wild Goose, Stag's Hollow, Tangled Vines, Blasted Church and Oliver Twist (there's still more!) are within 10-20 minutes.
Fairview Mountain Golf Club, rated 5th in the province, and Inkameep Canyon Desert Golf Course are under a 5 minute drive. 36 Hole Osoyoos Golf & Country Club, Sonora Dunes (next to award winning Nk'Mip Cellars), Twin Lakes Golf and St. Andrew by the Lake (9 holes) are within 15 minutes, and many more towards Penticton.
The hills and landscapes in the surrounding areas are beautiful, with stunning views. In the evening, enjoy fantastic star gazing & shooting stars after a tasty BBQ on the deck. Play bocce (Italian lawn bowling), horseshoes, badminton or volleyball on the huge expanse of lawn. A gamesroom in the basement with a ping pong and a foosball table is available for our guests enjoyment. There is a 20' x 40' salt water pool with outdoor shower to lounge beside. The pool is heated with solar, so that we can usually heat from May and sometimes right up until October.
The 5 bedroom house has been completely re-decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary decor. There's a large sun deck, with loads of outdoor furniture, umbrellas and a barbecue. Hiking and biking is fantastic all around, with just a 3 minute drive, or 15 minute walk to downtown Oliver. We are a working farm, so there are organic apple, cherry, walnut & plum trees along with organic wine and table grapes available for picking during season. You can easily walk next door to buy hot house tomatoes, cucumbers and red peppers from the neighbouring acreage.
We're also located only 45 minutes from Apex Mountain, renowned for consistantly great weather and impressive powder for skiers and snowboarders. The resort also offers easy access to exceptional cross-country and snowshoeing trails. Oliver's own Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, has daily bus departures 3 minutes from our property, at 7:30 am; returning at 4:35 pm, and boasts a new "Sugar Lump Quad Chair" opening in Feb. 2009.
This is an ideal getaway retreat for up to 6 couples, or a singles group, to relax and enjoy a wine or golf tour. Children with responsible parents are welcome.
Available year round for minimum 3 night stays, with weekly only in July and August.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : pool towels also provided
- Washer (2)
- Dryer (2)
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of parking for all kinds of vehicles, trailers, boats etc.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (4)
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : 3 flat screens & 1 27" TV in den
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : plus bar fridge in gamesroom
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Beautiful vista of surrounding mountains
- Communications
- Telephone : "Magic Jack" (google for full details) available to download onto your laptop for free calling in North America
- Free Long Distance : see previous
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be 25 years or older to rent the unit
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In Canadian or US Dollars)
Jul & August........weekly only...........................$4200/week
May - Oct .........(3 night minimum)......................$600/night
Nov - Apr........(except holidays w/3 nt. min)............$450/night
Deposit upon booking, balance and damage deposit due 1 week before arrival.
Cancellation policy is per our Short Term Rental Agreement. All monies, aside
from a booking fee of $150, will be refunded if we are able to rent to another
group. Rental rates are from $38 - $75 per person per night, based on 8-12 people,
double occupancy. Canadian or US dollars. PayPal accepted (with fee).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
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- 20' x 40' salt water pool w/solar heat & lots of pool toys - Vacation Rental House On a Working Vineyard, In Oliver Which Is Located In the Okanagan Valley.
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- South view of house with deck - Vacation Rental House On a Working Vineyard, In Oliver Which Is Located In the Okanagan Valley.
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- living room - Vacation Rental House On a Working Vineyard, In Oliver Which Is Located In the Okanagan Valley.
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- dining room
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- king master bedroom
Traveler Reviews (18)
We booked for a second annual!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/17/12
Thank you for providing such beautiful accommodations! My friends and I enjoyed ourselves so much. The wineries (we saw 12 of them), the golfing (St. Andrews), the view from our back deck, the beautiful appointments throughout the entire house. Kudos to the designer. Absolutely stunning! The private, saltwater pool….can’t even begin to describe. You may notice that I put in a request for the same time next year. Five of us decided we’d like to come back and bring our spouses. Nice community feel to Oliver….. Cheers,
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Ladies Racquetball Whine Tour 2011
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
A group of us stayed in the beautiful property Sept 9 -11 and had an excellent time. We took full advantage of the saltwater pool as the weather was in the 30's, we enjoyed all of our meals outside on the big deck and used the new bbq grill which was huge I might add! It really felt like summer vacation for all of us and we would definately stay there again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect place for a getaway
Guest: Brenda
(Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11
Review Submitted: 05/15/11
My 2 very particular Australian girlfriends and I (and I am an innkeeper myself- so even fussier) recently spent a glorious 3 days at the "Stonehouse Estate." Everything was perfect. The attention to detail was most impressive from the extent to which the kitchen was outfitted (we love to cook), to the remarkably comfortable beds, to the detailed information provided us by Linda and Joe. They are obviously hosts who know how to do it right! It selfishly flitted through my mind that perhaps I shouldn't post this review because the place is so great that when we want to come back there won't be any availability! What a great find.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Perfect Place for Relaxation and Rejuvenation
Guest: Kate
(Montreal)
Date of Stay: 04/10/11
Review Submitted: 05/03/11
I recently had the opportunity to escape from the cold spring in Montreal for a spectacular few days of relaxation and rejuvenation in warm Oliver with my longtime girlfriends from all over Canada. This was our second annual springtime reunion at this unique property in Oliver and we will definitely be back for a third. The house and grounds are spectacular and the photos do not do it justice. The house is spacious, clean, comfortable and has excellent amenities. The kitchen is better equipped than my own and well laid out for cooking while savouring delicious Okanagan wine and catching up with old friends. Every morning we had the pleasure of soaking up the morning sun and eating a home cooked breakfast on the wrap around deck with stunning views of the mountains. The vineyard is centrally located which allowed us to visit many wineries over several days. For additional relaxation there are great spa facilities both in Oliver (Athina Day Spa) and nearby Osoyoos (Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort and Spa). For the active among us, it was easy to map out lovely running routes around the vineyards and orchards of varying distances. This is an extraordinary property not to be missed!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Great girlz getaway
Guest: garry
(Richmond, BC)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/10
We recently enjoyed a fun filled girlz weekend in Oliver and our wonderful accommodations were the pièce de résistance! We ate delicious gourmet meals (prepared at the house), played table tennis & bocce , had some great laughs sitting around the kitchen island playing cards and drinking some very good local wine! Stunning views, comfortable beds, beautiful decor and loads of great memories –what more could you ask for? We'll be back.....
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Amazing for Girls Weekend
Guest: Brenda
(British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 08/16/10
A group of 12 girls went to Oliver for some much needed rest and relaxation and this is what we found at your beautiful home. There was every amenity possible to help us feel right at home, and the decor was unebelievable (even more spectacular than the pictures!). The house and grounds were very spacious and the views of the vineyard and mountains were amazing. This was a great location to use a hub for wine touring as it was very centrally located. We will definitely be back next year! Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children.
Large, Liveable & Lovely.
Guest: BC BOB
(Phoenix, AZ, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/26/10
We had a wonderful week in Oliver. The house was fantastic. We had 12 adults and we never felt crowded. Plenty of room in the kitchen for multiple cooks, and lots of seats for dining either inside or out. The pool and the pool area had plenty of space for swimming and lounging. The grounds are peaceful and serene. All in all, a very special home and an exceptional experience. Kudos to the caretakers, who were always cheerful and helpful.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.
The perfect getaway for luxury...
Guest: Lower Mainlander
(Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/02/10
for families or, like us, a large group of friends who wanted a beautifully appointed home base for our annual wine tour. We were so excited to arrive and find that the house and surroundings exceeded our expectations from the pictures on the website. From the well appointed kitchen to the cushions for the deck chairs, nothing was missing that could have made our stay more comfortable. The onsite caretakers were gracious and circumspect, the house was immaculate and dealing with the owners was a breeze. Definitely a place that merits a return visit!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great home, 5 stars all the way
Guest: Jaytee
(Surrey BC)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/02/10
We planned a wine tour in Oliver and there were 14 of us. We really enjoyed the home, there was room for everyone. The home is very clean and well kept. The owner takes alot of pride in this house and it shows. The pool is great, bbq on the deck and they have a huge yard. We would definitely stay again. Owner is very easy to deal with. We did not have to bring anything from home, the house is very functional. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, we will be back!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Jill Bartels
(Burnaby, B.C.)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
A group of Racquetball Ladies went on our annual Whine Tour and stayed at this beautiful, well maintanied and very clean property. It was everything we could have imagined and more! We all had a wonderful time lounging around the great house and pool. There was so much to do at the property that we wished we had of stayed longer. I would highly recommend this property to any of my family or friends and definatley plan on our group staying there again! Thanks for a great weekend!
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