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Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches!

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Outdoor dining
Enjoy 4 acres of park-like setting from the deck
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches!

We are very thankful, to not only have survived the recent wildfires intact, but to be beyond the fire zone and away from the destruction. Our hearts go out to the many who were caught in the fires path. Please be sure you are on a Canadian site for accurate pricing.
Lilac House is one of two vacation homes on the property of 4.6 acres (See Sunflower Cottage). It is situated across the road from a sandy swimming beach. The deck has a very relaxing view of the gardens. The patio furniture, BBQ and fire pit are ready for your enjoyment. Enjoy our park-like setting on 4.6 acres. There is lots of room for the kids to play safely and to enjoy our games area that includes a horseshoe pit. This vacation home has two bedrooms, one with a king size bed, and the second with a queen bed. There is also a pull out sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen is well equipped with a washer, dryer, micro-wave, stove, fridge, dishwasher and coffee maker. Towels and kitchen linens are provided. All you need is your beach towel and beach chairs!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
7 night minimum booking during July and August unless, there are smaller spaces to fill in between the weekly bookings. Then a three night minimum.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number H237250920
Property # 7034534
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Magna Bay

Located in Magna Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Celista Estate Winery and Shuswap Lake Estates Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shuswap Lake and Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Magna Bay, BC

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - St. Ives Site - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Celista Estate Winery - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Shuswap Lake Provincial Park - 24 min drive - 23.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Bay Food Service Ltd - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Crowfoot Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to one of the BEST Shuswap beaches! located?

Situated in Magna Bay, this golf holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Shuswap Lake and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lakeview Park. Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park - Horseshoe Bay Site and Celista Estate Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jared F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice deck, and dining room. 2 minute walk across to beach. It has a BBQ.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location right across the road from a very nice beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks Troy! Hope to see you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to get away

Really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thanks for sharing. We look forward to seeing you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Great place to stay! It is across the road from the gradual entry beach (just a short walk through the trees and you are there). All the conveniences available with a well stocked market a couple of doors down and a paddleboard/ boat rental a short walk away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Thanks, Sue! It was great having you here and i I I really appreciate your review. By the way, my intention was to give you 5 stars in every category but i went to fast and didn“t check before submitting You guys are the best guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Across the road to a beach and next door to a store. Basic accommodations that has a well outfitted kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thanks, Gail.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haroula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Sandra was a great host and it was conveniently located just steps away from a great public beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Haroula. We look forward to welcoming you back with your puppy. Sandra
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to a fantastic beach, however, I wouldn't want to cross that road if I had young children with me.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thanks Lori for the review. Yes I agree that all young children should cross roads with an adult. This is a popular vacation spot.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location,location,location!

What a great spot, home is a great size and has all we needed for a very comfortable stay. Right across from the park and beach couldn’t ask for a better spot. Peaceful, relaxing and beautiful. Thanks so much Dave and Sandra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2025
Thanks for comIng. See you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secret gem in the Shuswap’s

This place great Sandra and Dave are amazing hosts, very helpful to my family am I great spot with beach close Definitely will Be staying here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thanks Evan. Great to have you and yours stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil moments

It was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relax and enjoy the serenity of your property, hiking in the parks and spending time by the lake. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Thanks Michelle! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and thanks for taking the time to review. We really appreciate it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing at Magna Bay

Great stay, clean, just a short walk to the beach. Sandra and Dave were great hosts. Only issue was wifi was slow for some work meetings.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

I would recommend this place to anyone. The house is clean and the property is beautiful and close to the beach. The host is very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2022
Thank you. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Peaceful stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
Thank you for your review. ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find!

Clean, comfortable and everything you need to enjoy your stay. Property is beautiful and a short walk to the beach kept the kids entertained for hours! Host was friendly and available. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thanks Cindy. We always look forward to seeing you guys each year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful spot for families

We rented the two cabins for a family event. Both cabins were wonderful and clean. There is a beautiful, large grassy area for the kids to run and play and the beach is just a short walk away. The hosts were wonderful and welcoming and everyone had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2022
Thank you, Shelley
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

All necessities nearby, no car required. Sandy beach easy walk away. Off season booking, so hardly anyone else on the beach. Had a relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2022
Glad you enjoyed Ursula! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

What a great find this is! The location to a wonderful sandy beach is just across the road. The hosts were so accommodating and responses were so quick! The place was ideal for our little family gathering! Boat rentals are right around one corner and a well stocked general store is around the other corner so very convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Sue! It was wonderful having you stay and we hope we can host your next family gathering.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Had an awesome time, location is great! Communication was quick and reliable. Will be back! Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2022
Thanks Taylor! Glad you enjoyed and we look forward to the next time!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magna Bay

The location of this property is its best selling feature, it is across the road from the beach. The owners live in the yard and are there if you need anything. They were wonderful to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks, Theresa!
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation!

This is our second year coming and staying in one of the cabins hosted by Sandra and Dave. They are amazing hosts and are always around to help with what you need. The Lilac house was perfect, lots of room for our 2.5yo to run and play and our little morkie to enjoy. The cabin had everything we needed and was so close to the beach that we were able to walk and enjoy the nice beach area. Can’t wait to come again next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Thanks, Monica! Great to have you back and we look forward to the next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation

My family and I had the best vacation we have had in years. The property is so close to the beach that we went everyday! We loved that it was almost private every time we went. The property is gorgeous and the horseshoe pit gave my husband and son a great pastime for when we weren’t at the beach. The sky at night is absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for everything, we had a fabulous time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Thanks Felicia. So glad you made some great family memories here! If you are thinking of coming back, please look ahead now as our bookings are quickly filling for 2023.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather W.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Short break

A very nice location and ideally placed cabin. All of the facilities that you would require are in the property, but the maintenance and condition of the cabin is visibly tired. The cleanliness of the property is also something that needs addressing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2022
Yes , HEATHER, the location is perfect with boat rentals, store, gas, diner next door and liquor close by! This cabin was repainted this spring, and with a new kitchen, flooring, paint, deck and most new furniture in the past three years. Our cabins are on 4.5 acres and not a manicured city lot. Our lawns, fire pits and game areas are kept up for all to enjoy. Not sure what you found ‘tired’ in the cabin or on the property as our photos and reviews tell a different story. Feel free to email me your suggestions.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint

Nice quiet area, right across the street from beach. Walking distance to local store. Unfortunate thing was a fire ban was started right before we went there. Otherwise good times. Would return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2022
Thanks Matt. Glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabriella F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

House at the Shuswap

The house is functional and has everything you need for a one week vacation. The property is nice but is located very close to the highway so in the summer, travel can get quite noisy. In order to get to the closest beach you have to walk along that highway and then cross it ... so we decided to drive to another nearby beach which was 10 minutes away and was quiet and lovely.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Most of our guests love the location as the trail (less than a minute walk) is directly across from the driveway. The beach is known as one of the best kept secrets on the Shuswap. I’m not really sure why you were walking on the road when the path is directly across from the driveway. The road is busiest on the two long weekends when you booked. But the beauty of this property is that you only have to cross the road and sit on a deck looking over 4.5 acres of tranquility. Most rebook a year in advance to be here.

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Hosted by Sandra Rathwell

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