Permit#0716 Business License#00003206 Our basement suite is brand new and directly across from the beach on Lake Okanagan. The dead end road makes for very quite lake side setting, although we are not on the lake, just a short 100M walk and you will find a series of nice little public beach spots, very quiet and private. Walking distances to O'Rourke's & Intrigue wineries, before 6pm at O’Rourke’s for $40 includes a bottle of wine and wood fired pizza, great deal! Also within 5 minute drive to Gray Monk, Arrow Leaf, Ex Nihilo & 50th Parallel.
As this is a family home, guests may hear some noise during the day and early evenings as 2 young children do live upstairs, but generally things are quite peaceful and relaxing.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dog friendly, sorry no cats (owners allergic)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of anything incld. e-devices
No parties, if you break or lose anything, please let the hosts know right away replacement or repair costs may be incurred.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H410915840, 10000747
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lake Country
Located in Lake Country, this holiday home is on a lake. Okanagan Lake and Kekuli Bay Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include World Beat Family Golf and Scandia Golf & Games. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Country, BC
What's nearby
Intrigue Wines - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Gray Monk Estate Winery - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Wood Lake - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Ex Nihilo Winery - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
UBC-Okanagan - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
Getting around
Kelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Jammery - 11 min drive
Tim Hortons - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
O'Rourke's Peak Cellars - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeside Retreat in the heart of wine country! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat in the heart of wine country!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat in the heart of wine country!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lakeside Retreat in the heart of wine country! located?
This family-friendly Lake Country holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Okanagan Lake and Intrigue Wines. Gray Monk Estate Winery and Reiswig Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The accommodation was exceptionally clean and well laid out - it even offered some basics and a lovely local bottle of wine! Slightly noisy at times as family lives upstairs, but property managers were very interested in feedback!
Great stay!
If you get a chance to stay here it’s a must! Absolutely beautiful property! Very spacious, clean, private BBQ area, and the best equipped kitchen we have even had in a rental. A small secluded beach is a very short walk away and the owners let us use their kayaks and paddle boards! The beach is a bit rocky so bring your water shoes! All other amenities are just a short drive away.
This location was so lovely! It was a treat to have a view of the lake right from our place! We didn’t find beaches within walking distance that had sand, so still have to make a drive every day (about 20 min), but it was nice to be staying in a little cozy spot away from the busy-ness. Highly recommend!
The hosts were great, didn’t hear anyone making noise and they were very kind when we first arrived and met briefly.
We really enjoyed the accommodation, spotlessly clean, comfortable, great location, ultra quiet. Has everything needed for meals with added touches. We spent the week here made breakfast, packed lunch, then headed out exploring for the day. Hosts Ryan & Cassandra had everything ready, even offered a kayak to use, highly recommended for a nice get away. Check in & out was super easy.
The property is beautiful and we loved the comfy king size bed! Very thoughtful of owners to provide milk, cream, bottles of water, a wine bottle, and even chocolate ❤️ The owners even allowed us to borrow their two person kayak and bikes. The only thing we didn’t like was the noise level from time to time. The owners have two little children and on several occasions, the children were playing right by the door that leads to the rental suite and even tried to open the door a few times. Other than the noise of little children playing, which we weren’t expecting, our stay was pleasant.
It was great, the place was super clean and coming here felt very welcoming. Views were amazing and our hosts were super friendly. We would definitely return!!!
Located in very quiet area at the lake.
Steps to public beaches
Variety of wineries around including famous Gray Monk and welcoming O'Rourke's
The suite is just perfect. Very clean and equipped with everything you'll need for a relaxing stay.
Ryan and Cassandra very friendly and accommodating hosts.
We really liked our stay there.
The view was incredible and the hosts go above and beyond for their guests. Ryan and Cassandra have built a little piece of paradise in an already surreal location. From waking up in serenity to the walk to the beach and finishing the night off on your own private patio. This place has it all. Book now, but you’re probably too late. This place will be in high demand, definitely a must stay!
Thank you Casandra and Rayan for your hospitality.
This is perfect place whether you are staying as couple and want it quiet and relaxing or if you are family and have kids you can be assured there are no traffic through...kids are safe.
Bed Linen, mattresses towels, dishes are high quality., Bright and open space, amazing views. Availability to use kayaks as they were available was really appreciated.
Orchards are just few minutes away. Amazing location to do bike excursions and wine tours at the same time.
Thank you and we will be back with our future stays.
Jeftic Family.(Miljana Emili Filip and Boris)
Really enjoyed our short stay at this beautiful property. Very comfortable accommodations perfect for a couple. Hosts had everything we needed available in the unit. They were very responsive and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. The brand new private patio area was fantastic in the evenings for dining or just relaxing. Looking forward to visiting again!
Susan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
About the host
Hosted by Ryan or Cassandra Hawkins
Ryan & Cassandra; We have 2 young boys (born 2014 & 2017) who keep us very busy and active! We recently relocated from the Lower Mainland to the Okanagan to have a better balance of work/family and being here in Lake Country has certainly proven to be the best decision we've made as a family to date! We fell in love with this private, quite little paradise, we feel like we are on holidays living here every day, with the view of the lake, the quietness of our dead-end no thru traffic road, very peaceful!
What makes this property unique
There’s a great fresh peach stand just up the road which makes for a nice morning stroll along the beachside. Based on availability, we have some bicycles your welcome to use and a 2 person kayak. The bicycles are a great way to see the nearby areas, if your really adventurous, you could even do a biking wine tour (start at O’Rourke’s and Intrique, then head over to Arrow Leaf, Ex Nihilo and Gray Monk - that way the trek back is all down hill for ya!😉)