Family Reunion? This Lakehouse Takes Care of You All!
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Location
Something for everyone around here! Stay local around Windemere - beaches, Shadybrook water sport rentals, hiking, mini golf and go carts, local produce, food and wine, woodworker and artist, Windermere Valley golf course for all abilities. Interested in history? Windermere cemetery gravestones tell stories. Visit and read about St Peter's (Stolen) Church. Or head to Invermere Crossing ( glass blowing, wood working, jewelry, coffee shops, discount food store, hardware and building supplies, award winning Grey Wolf golf course) and Invermere -casual to fine dining, historical museum, kayak and boat rentals, boat launch, lots of shopping - sports, clothes, jewelry, books, crafts, hardware and building supplies. Interested in art? Visit art galleries on main street and weekly art shows at Pynelogs Cultural Centre or just drop in for tea. Don't miss the summer Saturday markets, local bake, butcher and ice cream shops or wine tours. Purchase or donate to the Thrift Shop and support the Invermere Hospital. Bank of Montreal is the only bank in town, but Sobeys Invermere will give you cash back. Tired of in town?.... just "get out of town"- more mountain bike trails are opening overlooking the river valley, book hang gliding and air plane rides. Radium and Fairmont Hot pools are a short drive away - more golf, food, hiking, shopping. Radium has an adult play ground worth a look! More details required?
Golfing options are legion! A wide selection of Par 3 golf courses, right up to award winning Grey Wolf at Panorama await your visit. Coy is small, and beautifully landscaped. Copperpoint has family specials and well designed courses to match every ability. Windermere Valley golf course is great for groups of all abilities.
Got some adrenaline seeking water babies in your group? White water rafting, boat rentals including non motorized boats at Pete's Marina may be just what you are looking for. Kinsman Beach in Invermere boasts beautiful white sand and opportunities to watch wakeboarding or dragon boat competitions. While at Kinsman Beach check out Pynelogs Cultural Centre art exhibitions, art classes and casual dining. The historical gardens are stunning.
Food? and Wine? In Windermere? Family Pantry one block up the street is well stocked. Pre order your paper too if you must stay in touch. Hopkins Market a few more blocks away sells fresh produce, freshly made savoury and sweet items and you can eat in.
Choose to catch a bite in one of the many eaterys and coffee shops in Invermere. Consider once you get past Radium and your cell phone reception returns give Peppi's Pizza a buzz. Great pizza to pick up on your way to our place in Windermere.
Looking for a bit more upscale dining experience? Strands offers exceptional food in an historical house. Catch a very economincal early bird dinner on Fridays or reserve for later and dine inside, or on the veranda - a lovely setting for those later adult group evenings. Many other restaurants are great. Check out Portobellos in Invermere or drive to Hoodoo Grill, past the hoodoos for a memorable dining and live music experience. No visit to Invermere is complete without picking up pastries and breads at Quality Bakery-a very long tradition of serving take away and eat in items all day.
I love to vist Artym Gallery- main street Invermere every time I visit. This bright and airy gallery showcases many artists, local and world class. Paintings, glass, carvings, metal works, jewelry, all are eye catching. 'Just looking' or an interested prospective buyer, the owners, Connie and Grey are always welcoming! If you go, tell them Wendy sent you. Nope, no commission but a great experience!
Not sure what to do? Check the Toursit Information Centre close to Invermere Crossing for seasonal events, hiking trails, glider options and musical events. Interesting things to do abound.
Don't forget to take it easy and relax and enjoy friends and family at our Lakehouse. ..just what Stella had in mind. Summer or winter.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1993
About the owner: Stella, my Mum, had a dream. She dreamt of a family owned place where her children, families and friends could come together and play. And she and we made it happen! Why here? The vibrant Windermere Valley with lots of summer and winter sports for the whole family made this a perfect place. Why then? Widowed in 1987, the time was right to create a living lasting legacy for all to enjoy. And enjoy we did. Friends and family helped design walls, nail, sand, tile, pick colours, paint, carry concrete blocks, sow grass seed, plant junipers, build decks. and pour concrete. When it was super hot a jump in the lake cooled us off. Sometimes too little to help, our children would come up from the beach with notes from our neighbours.. can your kids go on a boat ride with us? They and we have made fabulous friends here and we are happy to share our legacy/Stella's Dream with our Windermere and Calgary friends. Our youngest now is the best golfer, and catches the most fish. All of us learned how to work together, to compromise, and develop something greater than ourselves. It was a lot of work. It was worth it. Together in the summer we picked apples, raspberries, pears and played. Together that whipped cream for the pies ended up on just about every grandchild every year. Grandma lived the dream and brought everyone with her. Her influence at the Lakehouse is everywhere. Each wall and paint colour has a story. Our families have grown up now and family members have moved on. I invite you, with my 2 adult children to become a member of our Stella's Dream Windermere Lakehouse family and enjoy our magical place.
Why the Owner Chose Windermere, BC, Canada:
Lots to do, summer and winter, when not lazing around having fun with family and friends, made this the perfect spot for us. Easy to get to from Calgary for a weekend or longer any time of year! Two really close beaches for swimming and water sports. One, Hidden Bay you can see from our back deck a hop skip and a jump away. A few blocks in the other direction enjoy the Windermere Public Beach with beautiful white sand, a playground and restrooms.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The design- great for multi- family groups to share fun times and private times.
Five separate bedrooms on 3 floors. Common gathering/play spaces on each floor.
The main level wrap around deck- great lake views.
Ground level deck, fully covered.
The location- beach, local shops, eateries and you dont have to drive anywhere if you dont want to!
The fruit- in season. Fantastic experiences for we city slickers.
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Photos
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![Welcome to Stella's Dream Lakehouse. Join our Windermere Family]()
Welcome to Stella's Dream Lakehouse. Join our Windermere Family
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![The Gathering Place Always in the Kitchen]()
The Gathering Place Always in the Kitchen
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What could be better? Large deck, great lake view & lake minutes from back d
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![Our view. Hidden Bay Marina, Historic Windermere Cemetery]()
Our view. Hidden Bay Marina, Historic Windermere Cemetery
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![Mainfloor bathroom and shower]()
Mainfloor bathroom and shower
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![Central stairs invite you to the loft level bedroom and games area]()
Central stairs invite you to the loft level bedroom and games area
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![Bedroom lower level - walk out, large sitting area, large closet and storage]()
Bedroom lower level - walk out, large sitting area, large closet and storage
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![Welcome to Stella's Dream - Cozy in front, steps to the beach at back. Uniqu]()
Welcome to Stella's Dream - Cozy in front, steps to the beach at back. Uniqu
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![A great place to be TOGETHER]()
A great place to be TOGETHER
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![Spacious enough for everyone to join the fun]()
Spacious enough for everyone to join the fun
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![Deck deck and more deck on three sides of the house.]()
Deck deck and more deck on three sides of the house.
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![Front deck comfortable seating]()
Front deck comfortable seating
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![Bedroom main floor - queen bed, lots of closet and storage space]()
Bedroom main floor - queen bed, lots of closet and storage space
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![The Loft - Read, watch VCR, play games or foosball or keyboard]()
The Loft - Read, watch VCR, play games or foosball or keyboard
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![Loft bedroom. Double and single bunk, additional twin bed]()
Loft bedroom. Double and single bunk, additional twin bed
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![Bright and roomy bathroom walkout level]()
Bright and roomy bathroom walkout level
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![covered ground level deck, our backyard, apple and pear tree]()
covered ground level deck, our backyard, apple and pear tree
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VRBO #303260
This listing was first published here in 2010.
Date last modified - Saturday, May 27, 2017
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