Location: Hope, Vancouver Coast & Mountains, British Columbia, Canada (Near Kawkawa Lake (100 Metres From Beach), 3km To Town)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: family-oriented, kid-friendly, children welcome, quiet, relaxation, recreation, mountains, lake, water view, nature, BC, modern, sleeps 6-8, new, smoke free, pet free
Get a break from the city without sacrificing comfort. Enjoy the house with 2000 square feet over two floors, which together with the surroundings offer a great mix of recreation and serenity nestled in the mountains.
Great location for families to spend quality time together. Go swimming, kayaking, fishing, jet-skiing, or boating in Kawkawa Lake just across the road. Or just sit on the back-yard balcony and enjoy a lazy afternoon. The house is nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in a modern sub-division.
The spacious master bedroom has a comfortable king sized bed. Watch the sunrise over the mountains and lake from bed. Start your day with a warm bath in the soaker tub while looking at the evergreens and mountains. Two sinks and the shower could allow someone else to share the bathroom with you if you wish. The walk-in closet keeps the clutter outside of the room.
The second room is also spacious and has a comfortable queen sized bed and the view is of the other mountains and trees.
The main bathroom has two sinks. The bathtub/shower and toilet are in the back of the room and can be closed off with another door for additional privacy.
The third bedroom is ideal for children, however could also be suitable for adults. The hide-a-way twin bed allows lots of room for play.
There are lots of attractions and things to do just a few minutes drive away such as playing golf or walking through the scenic Othello tunnels. Plus para sailing and water sliding down the road about 20 minutes drive. And for those of you who cannot live without their gym, the Hope Community Centre provides just that, along with a swimming pool, skating rink and a library. The location is also just a 90 minute drive from Vancouver and a 2 hour drive from the Okanagan, so it is a great central location for somewhat more ambitious day trips too!
This house is ideal year round.
Spring - watch nature come back to life and enjoy fishing after a few months of winter.
Summer - cool down at the lake, and enjoy the green scenery. The waterslide park is only a 20 minute drive away.
Fall - the many beautiful colours make Hope stunning. Perfect for hiking and golfing.
Winter - Spend Christmas with your family in this fantastic setting. The snow covered mountains are breath taking. A 40 minute drive east brings you to Manning Park and lots of great downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as cross-country skiing.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central air conditioning.
- Linens Provided : We provide bed sheets for up to eight beds. Towels and wash cloths in the bathrooms and kitchen.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed : Playpen type bed for small children
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Flat screen cable TV with DVD player.
- DVD
- Video Library : Assortment of about 30 DVDs to choose from for all ages.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : The kitchen is equipped with modern stainless steel appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything is in the kitchen to make the perfect meals, including cookbooks.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Nice and quiet operation.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Lake View : peek-a-boo view of Kawkawa Lake.
- Mountain View : The house is surrounded by beautiful mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Soaker tub, double sinks in two upstairs bathrooms, one minute walk to public beach, boat launch 100 metres away.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Very kid friendly. We have games and toys for children. All detergents are stored out of reach. Spills can easily be cleaned up anywhere on the main floor.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Oct 1 - Dec 16, 2011 - $900/week; $2300/month; 2 night min.
Dec 17, 2011 - Jan 2, 2012 - $1300/week; $3200/month; 4 night min.
Jan 3 - Feb 29, 2012 - $800/week; $1900/month; 2 night min.
Mar 1 - May 31, 2012 - $900/week; $2300/month, 2 night min.
June 1 - 28, 2012 - $1200/week; $3000/month, 2 night mim
June 29 - Sept 3, 2012 - $1450/week; $4200/month, 4 night min
Price based on 4 guests. +/- 10% for each person if +/-. Plus $100 cleaning fee.
50% deposit required at booking.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2010
Tanja and Stuart (and our daughter Anathalia) enjoy an active lifestyle. Tanja comes from Germany, and Stuart is Canadian. Both of us speak German as well as English. Wir sprechen deutsch!
Why the Owner Chose Hope
We chose to buy and then build here because it allowed us to create the kind of place that we ourselves like to stay at when we want to have a vacation. We enjoy relaxing together, but also exploring new things and places and of course meeting new people.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We designed the great room, kitchen and eating area to be open so that people, especially families and friends can enjoy being both together or apart in the same space. The back of the house feels like the front, because it looks directly onto where the public beach access is across the street. Just sitting on the balcony enjoying the trees and peekaboo view to the lake as well as the towering mountains to both sides is really something special.
Property Photos
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- View of balconies just off the main floor and the upper floor - Hope/Kawkawa Lake, British Colombia Canada- Vacation House with Kayaking, Swimming, and Fishing
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- Enjoy the peekaboo view of lake across street plus mountains all around - Hope/Kawkawa Lake, British Colombia Canada- Vacation House with Kayaking, Swimming, and Fishing
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- Living room in foreground with kitchen and eating area other side of arch - Hope/Kawkawa Lake, British Colombia Canada- Vacation House with Kayaking, Swimming, and Fishing
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- King size bed with balcony. View to trees, beach and lake across the street
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- Public beach, boat launch, water fun only one minute walk away!
Traveler Reviews (12)
Beautiful house with lovely surroundings
Guest: Marie
(Denmark)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
This house instantly makes you feel like home! Having that house as a base for almost 6 weeks was a joy. It is modern yet cosy, clean and very wellmaintained. Nice little garden, and beautiful Lake Kawkawa a few meters from the doorstep. Nice neighbourhood. You will be comfortable here whether you like being on your own or prefer company and playmates for your children. The house is a walking distance from Hope, which is a nice little town with all you need, basicly. Whether you want to visit Vancouver, cross the US border, experience outdoor adventure it is all easily accessible from Hope, as the transcanada highway leads you right to and from Hope. The area is spectacularily beautiful dominated by majestic Fraser River running through the valley. It is really some place to go and see. So this house is ideally placed, and offering the excellent comfort, I am happy to give it my best recommendations. The owners are very nice and helpful in any concern or question. So do not hesitate to contact them on this house for your next vacation: you will not be disappointed!;)
Owner response:Thank you Marie and Peter, we are glad that the house worked so well for you and your family. You certainly saw a lot in six weeks.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Nice!
Guest: Cynthia28
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/16/11
Review Submitted: 11/22/11
This vacation rental was perfect! Modern, clean, spacious and in a nice quiet neighborhood. It was great waking up to te view of the mountains covered with snow. I would definitely consider coming back. Thank you Tanja and Stuart for your efficiency and ease of doing businss! It was a pleasure!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Our Family Holiday in Hope
Guest: Col
(Surrey, B.C. )
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/25/11
This is a perfectly delightful, almost new house that is well cared for and well equipped. It accommodated 6 adults and 3 small children with ease. It is modern and clean with luxurious and spacious feel. We found the owners were very organized in all our dealings with them and provided clear directions to find the location and gain access to the property and prompt in their response to questions we had on our arrival. The property is located within easy walk of the beach at Kawkawa Lake as described. The lake has a beach and children's playground that is ideal for small children to play and paddle and for adults to swim as well. This area is safely roped off from boat traffic on the lake. Othello Tunnels is a must to visit. We think it is one of B.C.'s best kept secrets. The Tunnels themselves, the Coquihalla River, the Gorge the Trestle Bridges, are all amazing and to top it all off the salmon were leaping up the waterfalls in the river below us in their epic struggle upstream to spawn. Another place we found ideal for the kids, small and large alike, to swim and play was the confluence of the Coquihalla and the Fraser Rivers. We would definitely recommend this house to our friends, especially (but not exclusively) those with small children. The Hope Family Restaurant has been a long time favorite of ours as a stopping place on our trips to and from Kelowna. Also the Blue Moose coffee shop on Wallace St in the town centre serves wonderful espresso. There are also many hiking trails of all categories in the mountains and along the rivers around Hope.
Owner response:We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with your family at the house. Thanks for the great suggestions to other renters on where to go.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Family vacation home
Guest: Visiting from Ontario
(Elora)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
My family and I had a great time at the Hope Vacation home. The lake and small, sandy beach is across the street and down a small trail (1-2 minute walk). Only down side was that the beach area had quite a large amount of goose droppings, so if you can get beyond that the beach area is quite nice and the water was very refreshing. The boat launch and small dock is right there as well, so very convenient if you have a boat or seadoo. The house was very well kept top to bottom. The owners were very accommodating and helpful and there was plenty of room for all of us (3 children, 6 adults). I'm told that next summer the outdoor surround sound will be up and running, which will be an added feature. There was lots to do around the area, such as the Othello tunnels, Hells Gate Airtram, Hope Slide, Bowling Alley, etc. It would have been nice to see a quite time of 11PM instead of 10PM, as that was a little early for the adults in the party. The stay was well worth it and we would do it again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Lovely Home in Hope!
Guest: Richard & Arnold
(Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
2 perfect weeks with friends. The house is exactly as advertised and is one of the best equiped homes we've rented. We - all adults - saw and did everything Hope had to offer. We even did an overnight trip to Kelowna (about 2 hours away.) We certainly would rent this home again! Thanks Tanja and Stuart.
Owner response:Thanks Richard and Arnold, we very much enjoyed having you as guests and welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for leaving the house in such great shape.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Hope vacation rental
Guest: none
(Bracebridge, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
This house would have received a 5 star report had there been a booster chair for our young grandson and some beach toys for all 3 children. The house is well equipped with puzzles and other games. Things wthe children (ages 6, 5 and 2 1/2) enjoyed were the Othello tunnels, the local swimming pool (in the rec centre), the park in the centre of town, walking along Sucker Creek and Harrison Beach. They also enjoyed playing with the neighbouring children. If you plan to use the local beach, be aware there are many geese and their excrement present but the water is clear.
Owner response:We look forward to adding a booster seat and some beach toys for sandcastle projects for small kids for August 2011!
Recommended for:Families with young children.
A Family Xmas Holiday
Guest: Kathryn
(Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
The house wass immaculate when we arrived, and there were added touches that we had not expected at a rental property - shampoo, soap etc. The kitchen also had basic essentials - tea coffee, spices, so as it was so well equipped, it was really easy to cook meals for the 7 adults who were staying here. The views from the house were beautiful, and it was a space that we enjoyed being in - all of us, aged 21 - 75!! The owners had asked if we would like Xmas decorations, and when we arrived, there was a beautiful Xmas tree for us to put our presents under. The house was just as we had expected from the descriptions on the website - only better. The complimentary WiFi was appreciated by us all, and everyone said it felt like "home." I would recommend this property to people of all ages, who are looking for a quiet, peaceful and comfortable holiday in the small but interesting environment of the Fraser Canyon town of Hope.
Owner response:Thank you Kathryn, you and your family were great guests. Tanja and Stuart
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Very lovely modern home
Guest: Teresa
(Delta,B.C.)
Date of Stay: 09/02/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/10
We enjoyed our stay at the Hope house. There was plenty of room to park our boat. The launch and beach area was literally across the street. The house was emaculate and the owners were easy to communicate with. On an overcast day we drove up to Hell's Gate and had a great afternoon exploring there. The Othello tunnels are also fun to visit and walk through. Great rental!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children.
Fantastic
Guest: Koos
(Holland)
Date of Stay: 07/26/10
Review Submitted: 08/19/10
We (my wife and three childeren in the age of 4 till 11) have had an fantastic holiday in this house. It was great. Nice area, mountain view from your chair in the chamber!!. In the morning we walked to the lake (just two minutes) and swim there. The house is well furnished, large clean rooms. If necessary you can use the air conditioning.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
The perfect break!
Guest: seikerl
(Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
My parents, my two young children and me needed a break from Vancouver and found the perfect spot in Hope! A wonderful spacious and welcoming house to stay in for a long weekend or ‘real’ holidays. I loved being surrounded by mountains, trees and the lake – my favorite view is still the outlook of the staircases’ window! I was also impressed by the kitchen equipment - whatever tool I would need for cooking was present and in perfect condition. Thanks, Tanja & Stuart, for the perfect break!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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