IRONMAN CANADA PRE AND POST RACE STAY

Guest: weigh2go (Haywood MB)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We had the pleasure of staying for 5 nights over Ironman Canada 2011 race weekend. The sheer beauty of not only the accomodation but the area was enough to calm our pre race nerves. The suite was fantastic and every detail was thought of, even the binoculars! It was very quiet, no cars, no people, no sirens. Just coyotes, birds, and assorted creature noises. We couldn't have picked a better place to relax before the race and recover afterwards. Oh and the stars, breath-taking. Thanks to Linda and Bruce for creating such a beautiful setting! We would highly recommend High Chaparral and can't wait to come back to some serious hiking and biking! Elsa and Shaun

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Perfect Get-Away

Guest: Rachel (Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

What a wonderful surprise, after a long drive from Vancouver, to find this sweet little adobe get-away facing out over a perfect, endless view of the okanagon desert. Not a soul in sight and only the sound of hawks and the breeze, a bottle of complimentary wine awaiting us. My mother and I spent a perfect four nights and days exploring wineries, riding our bikes, swimming and just relaxing at High Chapparel taking in the view and the silence. The rooms and shared kitchen are lovingly designed with every detail attended to. Bring groceries along, as you won't want to leave once you get there! We give this place a five out of five and plan to be repeat visitors. Book ahead as I predict this place will soon be discovered!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Superb!

Guest: Canadianjojo (Horseshoe Bay, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

Everything about the High Chaparral guest house is excellent. Every imaginable detail is thought of and the house and amenities are impeccable. The house is completely private and the view is ever changing with the time of day and weather. On top of that the hosts, Linda and Bruce are welcoming and informative. My husband missed out on this trip, so we will be visiting again so he can also enjoy this experience also. Thank you Linda and Bruce for everything (including the camera charger return!) Best wishes and we look forward to visiting again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

Beautiful, peaceful, high country retreat.

Guest: Mike (Calgary, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 05/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

The photos and descriptions on the website do not capture the quality of the construction or the beauty of the area. Our stay at the guest house was enjoyable beyond our expectations. Linda and Bruce have created a environment that makes it feel like you are visiting friends. We would enthusiastically recommend this as a vacation destination.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Isolated luxury!

Guest: Kel (Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/04/10

We stayed at High Chaparral Guest house the weekend of September 10th, 2010 with my husband's parents. The accommodations were amazing and even better than the photos show here! We were equally impressed with the accommodations and location- my husband described it as 'isolated luxury'. The kitchen well equipped (bonus outdoor barbeque!) and the bathrooms were gorgeous. My only regret was that we didn’t stay longer. We’re hoping to bring my parents next year! Thanks again Bruce and Linda! Kel and Derek

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners.

Wonderful place to relax

Guest: Wine lover (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/17/10

This guest house is set in magnificent country near Oliver, BC. The environment alone is soothing but staying in the beautifully appointed guest house really makes this a wonderful place to get away and relax. The rooms are stylishly decorated and comfortable; the property is clean and very well-maintained. The owners are helpful and gracious. The guest house is situated in part of the best wine country in British Columbia. You can drive leisurely around Oliver visiting boutique wineries and wonderful organic food stores or plan for more time and go further afield to Summerland, Penticton, and Kelowna. A great place to unwind! Definitely recommended.

Owner response:Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again. The Fall Wine Festival starts October 1st and runs for 10 days - the reds are released and there are many events going on. A great time to come to the Okanagan.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Incredible!

Guest: Teri and Sean (Victoria, BC)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

What can we say that hasn't been said already? What a wonderful retreat after a long day of touring wineries in the hot sun. The scenery was spectacular and the accommodations were even better. And we had a fabulous time getting to know our neighbours, Paul and Stella, over a few bottles of wine. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you for everything Linda, Bruce and Dunbar!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners.

Wow

Guest: Robin (Hertfordshire UK)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

We have now returned home from a month in Canada staying at a dozen B and B's. We travelled with another couple and therefore booked both suites. The location of this property is fantastic with views unrivelled during our visit. As soon as we met our hosts we knew this was going to be a positive stay, They could not have been more helpfull and welcoming and yet respected our privacy striking the exact balance between welcoming and alowing us to relax - which we certainly did here. The accomodation was very clean, well furnished and comfortable. The beds were huge (and high) and so comfortable. We relaxed more here than at any of our other stays the peace and quiet was unbelievable. The owners provided a BBQ (the only ones to do this from all our B and B's). I would recomend guests take thier own food as recommended from the owners as this is a very isolated location (thats a plus point by the way) we were visited by deer on both occasions that we dined outside. I would definatelly stay here again but for a longer time and have no hesitation in recommending this accomodation to others.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

WOW

Guest: Rob and Janine (Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

what a great spot, so close to everything yet removed and private, quiet except for the crickets( loved that). Impressed with the furnishings. Looking forward to next time.

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perfect quiet getaway

Guest: Paul & Stella (Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

Linda and Bruce have really created something special at High Chaparral. Peaceful and quiet with a sunset view, and not too far from the heart of the Okanagan wine trail. Two thumbs up!

Owner response:Thank you Paul and Stella - we enjoyed meeting you both and look forward to your next stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.