Vacation Rentals by Owner

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Guest: TraceZ (Malle Ridge BC)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/06/12

When all of the hotels in town were booked we were lucky enough to come across this beautiful property which was available for exactly the days we needed it. The home and property is stunning and the owners and caretakers are very accommodating. There is no end to available space for many guests with some of the rooms having a private enterence and bathroom. i would like to come back again soon with a large group of family and friends.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Ladies Racquetball Whine Tour 2011

Guest: Lothar & Jill B. (-)
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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Stonehouse Vineyard is a perfect vacation place

Guest: ethel b.
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

We had 7 nights of relaxation, sunshine, and fabulous mountain views from the deck. Fun evenings of BBQ's and games. Everything about the house and property exceeded our expectations! An ideal location, that's central to all the needs and activities to make a perfect vacation. Our large extended family loved the easy access to the wineries. Our adult children and grandchildren went biking, hiking, and played bocce, along with too many lawn games to mention. The huge saline pool is amazing, and we took the family boating and water-skiing at nearby lakes. We've already booked for this summer, and a September golf weekend for 4 couples ! Definitely recommend this as a great family holiday spot. Thank you Joe and Linda for making us feel so welcome. The Bowerbanks

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We booked for a second annual!

Guest: Kim
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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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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, 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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great home, 5 stars all the way

Guest: Jaytee (Surrey BC)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/01/10

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:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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:Families with young children, girls getaway.

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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Guest: John and Susanne (Calgary, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

Our second stop on our three week vacation was at Stonehouse Vineyard. Travelling with 2 children and one other couple, it was the perfect place for everyone. With 2 sitting areas(both with TV's), a games room, and salt water pool(with many water toys), the chidren had a great time. For the adults there was a fully stocked kitchen(with every gadget and beautiful dishes) to prepare wonderful meals to go with wine purchased from local wineries. With all the personal touches, we thank you Linda for making our holiday truly memorable.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/09

Our group enjoyed our stay in June 2009. The house was nicely finished with everything supplied. Close to town, golf and wineries. The salt water pool was great to swim in!

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Guest: Todd Hancock (Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 06/17/09

Thanks so much Linda and Joe! Your house was amazing!! We had such a good time! Just incredible... There were 8 of us attending our friend's wedding that weekend and it fit all of us comfortably. We used the BBQ daily, cooked lavish lunches and dinners and turned into prunes in the pool :) Sure beats staying in a motel. LOL You converted all of us to VRBO users. Just had an outstanding time and we cannot thank you enough!! All the best. We'll definitely be in touch to rent from you again. XO -Todd and Jessica-

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Guest: Pete SS (Coquiltlam BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 05/28/09

Absolutely fabulous house Linda, fit our needs for a larger group perfectly. The nice enclosed pool was just icing on the cake too. The area had lots of fun road bike riding, wineries, golf and sunshine! We would love to come up and use this as a base again. Thanks for sharing your house. Pete SS, May 2009.

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Guest: Yvonne 1 (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 10/04/08 Review Submitted: 10/04/08

Absolutely magical vacation home!!! My family and I enjoyed a great time here this summer. The house is in immaculate condition. We will definitely return !! Thank you Linda.

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Guest: Jan & Brock Hilliard (North Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 07/04/08 Review Submitted: 07/04/08

This place is amazing.It is beautiful,it is relaxing especially with the salt water pool.It is close to everything with the wineries minutes away from you.If you love golf there is superb golf course 5 minutes from the house.It is a working vineyard and to sit out on the deck and look at the vines with the rolling hills behind is breathtaking.It is large enough to have several couples with plenty of room and privacy,but it is also quite romantic just for two.We would recommend this beautiful place to stay and the price reflects it superb quality.Thank you for allowing us to share your little piece of heaven.

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Guest: Glenda Griffin (La, Quinta, Ca. USA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/08 Review Submitted: 06/15/08

What a special spot this is. The whole area feels like the Canadian Napa Valley. Beautiful scenery, fabulous wineries with great wine. Certainly impressed this California resident who is used to very good wine. The house is warm and welcoming, beautifully decorated, the owners obviously have an eye for good taste and style. The setting is idylic with forever views. Highly reccommended and hope to return with more friends this time, as the place is very conducive and comfortable for 4 or 5 couples.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/12/08 Review Submitted: 06/12/08

I have had the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home on two occasions. Once, with a group of 10 friends wanting a get-a-way, and another time with just my boyfriend. From the moment you open the door you'll feel like you've found a very special place. The Stonehouse family really know how to decorate and haven't skimped on anything. Everything you need, is there for you. The luxurious bedding feels better than in any high-end hotel I've ever stayed in. If it's rest and relaxation you want, this is your place. We went for the wine tours and were pleasantly surprised how close their home is to the wineries. I have booked another weekend in September for a group golf trip and can hardly wait. Three of my co-workers have also been with their families and two of them are going back this summer. I know once you go there, you too will be a repeater!

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