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Classic Lakeside Cottage on Vaseux Lake in South Okanagan
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 6 nights |
Overview
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom, (Sleeps 3-8)
Escape to the sunny Okanagan and enjoy the best of BC's wine country in a classic waterfront cottage. This lovely three bedroom home on Vaseux Lake has all the modern amenities with a mid-century modern touch. It is 1/4 acre of lakefront with private sandy beach, dock and floating raft - great for lounging, swimming or fishing. The spacious backyard has an outdoor fire pit, grassy area, and a large deck with barbeque. The main floor offers a fully stocked kitchen, seven appliances, wifi, Smart TV with dvd/vcr, stereo/record player, the bathroom, a bedroom with king size bed and a loft with a queen size bed. The largest bedroom, with a queen size bed and single bunk beds, is downstairs with an exterior entrance.
We are on the East side of Vaseux Lake, just off highway 97, between OK Falls and Oliver. Oliver is 15 minutes South, and Penticton is 20 minutes North of our cottage.
We are close to great outdoor recreation: Kettle Valley Railway, golf courses, hiking and climbing, as well as excellent wine and culinary touring options with over 100 wineries, great restaurants and numerous festivals nearby throughout the summer. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on Vaseux Lake.
Keywords: waterfront, lakefront, cottage, chalet, okanagan, cabin, lakeside, lake, fishing, swimming, bass, trout, hiking, wine, golf, birds, oliver, penticton, vaseux lake, vaseaux, beach, wine touring, wine country, golden mile chalet
What makes this cottage unique
The cottage is situated in a breathtakingly beautiful setting on a quiet, non-mechanized lake. Famous for its bass and trout fishing, Vaseaux Lake offers an ideal getaway for couples or families. With McIntyre Bluff to the south and Vaseaux Lake cliffs behind, there's phenomenal outdoor activities including hiking and mountain biking on the KVR trail at the eastern side of the lake, birdwatching at the preserve at the north end of the lake, and bighorn sheep in the cliffs behind. The lake is warm in the summer and ideal for swimming. In the winter it freezes over and is great for ice skating. We are close to the over 100 wineries, including Township 7 in nearby Naramata, where the staff are happy to have you visit for a complimentary tour and tasting.
Amenities
Oliver Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Heating
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- bathtub with shower, sink and toilet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , 1 bunk bed , large room with exterior entrance
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , loft bedroom
- Main bedroom is across hall from bathroom and loft is directly above. Third bedroom has exterior entrance off the backyard.
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys
- VCR
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- limited accessibility
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- boating
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- wildlife viewing
- fitness center
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- parasailing
- rock climbing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.5/5 -
(11 traveler reviews)
Great place to stay
This is a great place to stay, and I can't recommend it highly enough. I was on my business trip(visiting wineris) / vacationing with family. Spotlessly clean, in a very quiet and peaceful location. The rooms we had were very comfortable and was very welcome indeed! We enojoyed bbqing, drinking sparkling wine from Blue mt( best in the category for sure!) , our dogs and my daugher really enjoyed themselves playing on the grass, watching wild birds (we even saw a golden eagle catching fish )We are planning to go to okanagan in september, if this place is available then, we definitely would love to stay here again! Thank you very much for a wonderful trip!
Fantastic, relaxing family vacation
My wife, 2 small children (6 and 3) and my parents shared the cottage for a wonderful week this year. I would highly recommend it for people looking for some quiet space of their own in a warm and sunny Okanagan setting.
Highlights of the cottage:
- Quiet, beautiful lake frontage: Vaseux lake doesn't allow motor boats, so it is very quiet and felt like you had the lake to yourself. The water is warm and we spent many hours floating on tubes and mattresses.
- Bass fishing from the private dock: 3 generations of my family were fishing off the dock, where a worm and bobber got my 3yr old innumerable bass throughout the week.
- Location: 20mins to Penticton, 25 to Osoyoos, fantastic vineyards all around.
The only drawbacks we found were:
- The second bedroom is only accessible by going outside first. This is OK if you want privacy between groups, but with kids it meant we had to have an adult stay in the bunk bed room with the kids.
- As others have mentioned, the stairs to the loft bed are VERY steep.
A Family Reunion
This property is one of the most spectacular lake front lots that we have experienced. A perfect mix of sun and shade, shallow and deep water. Lovely decks and beautiful landscaping. It was perfect for young children (1 & 3) and the older set (80+). The outdoor area couldn't be beat!
The interior was nicely appointed. A new bathroom, nice linens, good beds, sufficient (but somewhat dated) kitchen utensils -- there were even some condiments for our use. (No dishwashing soap though).
Things to expect that make this property less than 5 star include:
1. The air conditioners (2 small window units) are ancient and do not even begin to cool the house. They need immediate replacement and an additional one needs to be installed in the kitchen/living area.
2. The BBQ is old and cooks hot dogs fine, but cooks far too unevenly to cook any higher quality meats.
3. It should be noted that the stairs to the loft are extremely steep and deep making them difficult to navigate for older folks. We had to forgo its use and use the fold-down couch in the living area which worked but wasn't optimal.
The location was perfect for visiting wineries and for access to fruit and groceries. If we could have accessed the loft, the space would have accommodated our group of 5 adults and 2 young children perfectly.
Beautiful setting and comfortable home
We stayed at this property in the early part of September where we enjoyed perfect weather. The home was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We found the beds very comfortable with good quality linens, ample towels for use inside and out and a well equipped kitchen with lots of space. The deck was wonderful for meals overlooking the lake and we spent our days on the property's private beach and on the dock. We would totally recommend this place to others, and have! We will definitely be back next year!
Not disappointed, but had to lower our expectations
The lake is spectacular and has a clean, gentle walk-in off the grass, completely suitable for toddlers and young kids. The property is overgrown and needs some landscaping. Watch you don't get whacked in the head when its dark. However, the plum tree was fully ripe in early August when we were there, and made for great picking. The chalet itself is cute. Watch - the loft stairs are not toddler friendly (too steep) but it, and the main floor bedroom, are air conditioned. The downstairs suite is not and the main living area is not, and it gets hot here in the summer. We enjoyed warm starry nights on the deck, watching shooting stars, drinking wine. It lived up to the reviews we read with two big exceptions: 1. Based on previous guest comments, we specifically asked the owner if the dock was repaired, and were told when we booked in the spring that it would be in time for our summer visit. It wasn't. The lake is too shallow to fish without a boat. A dock would have made that experience (on the 6th highest rated bass fishing lake in BC) a vacation to remember. 2. The chalet was dirty. We have a long history with VRBO rentals and never experienced anything like this. At $100 a night we could have wrapped our heads around spending the first day of vacation cleaning, but at $350 a night it was hugely disappointing. The description was accurate regarding the location. Photos accurately reflected the chalet's appearance and amenities. Would recommend to a friend but not at peak rates, with a caveat for needing a lower set of expectations regarding cleanliness. We went geo-caching in the area - highly recommended. Hester Creek Winery lets you bring your own picnic and and their wine shop is spectacular. And finally, the chalet is pet friendly and I have to say our Aussie Shepherd cross was in heaven. That was indeed a pleasure being able to vacation with her, and for that, we're grateful to the owner for allowing pets. Addendum: We emailed the owner post vacation and he apologized for the dock not being fixed, saying the roof needed priority attention. He also said he would look into the cleanliness and maintenance issues. A week later he messaged back and apologized again, saying he was on top of the cleanliness issues and assured that they have been dealt with for now and in the future. We will probably go back and take him up on his offer to make it up to us.
wedding at chalet
We had our wedding at the chalet this summer and had a wonderful time. We had about 18 guests for the.wedding and 8 stayed with us there the night before. It is a beautiful location and the chalet has a large balcony and yard, so we had lots of space for our wedding guests to socialize, play games etc. We were married on the dock in front of everyone. I am gushing now whoops. Anyways we had a great stay amd will definitely come back again to this great spot. Thanks again for a wonderful wedding and vacation
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Damage Deposit | $405.22 |
Cleaning Fee $100. Book three nights or more and we will waive the cleaning fee!
Book 7 nights or more and receive a 10% discount! We offer a 5% discount to repeat guests.
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation and the balance is required on the day you arrive. The $500 damage deposit will be charged at check-in and will be fully reimbursed after inspection by our Caretaker and Cleaner.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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