Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lake Country, BC
  • Gray Monk Estate Winery
    12 min walk
  • Wood Lake
    6 min drive
  • Kalamalka Lake
    12 min drive
  • Kelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Lake Country

When you stay at this guesthouse in Lake Country, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Okanagan Lake and 12 minutes by foot from Gray Monk Estate Winery. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Ex Nihilo Winery and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Arrowleaf Cellars.

What's nearby

  • UBC-Okanagan - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Okanagan Golf Club - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Waterfront Park - 26 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Prospera Place - 26 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Kelowna General Hospital - 28 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Kelowna Intl. Airport (YLW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Jammery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O'Rourke's Peak Cellars - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental

Lake Country Carriage House, Sleeps 2 Adults comfortably and 1-2 children in second bedroom.
Two very comfortable Queen beds, one a pull down murphy bed (wall bed) in the first bedroom.
The second queen is in the bedroom adjacent to the kitchen. Kitchen is spacious and fully functioning. All linens, and cleaning supplies, and amenities included. wifi with an office space, desk and chair in the second bedroom.
Suitable for Young couples or young family, retirement, vacationers, those needing housing while they build a house, or for students at UBCO.
Steps from the beach
Gas fireplace in kitchen keeps this home cozy warm, and also has electric heat in the bedrooms.
Air conditioning and kitchen has all amenities, bbque on a large large front porch and teak furniture and umbrella and table seats 6 with wisteria wrapped around the porch for privacy.
45 minutes from Silverstar downhill skiing, Big White skiing or cross country skiing at Sovereign Lake.
Travel to wineries in the area. Walking distance from Gray Monk and Arrowleaf Wineries
Sparkling Hills Spa and Predator Ridge Golf Course nearby and many other golf courses.
Boat launch nearby and walking paths for 2 miles on the beach, biking, paddle boards etc water play and rentals. Steps away from Salted Caramel Vegan restaurant
Many Artists in the area- Sept. "Art Walk" sale
Night star gazing.......
Sweet Smell of Pine
Quiet
Antique historic sight and 800 year old fir tree
Grill on the private patio/porch.....
Walk along 5 mile lake trails.....
Summer Golf in world famous clubs.....
Wine and dine with a view.....
Motor bikes.....
Relax in this delightful, furnished guest cottage with large balcony.
Quiet ambiance with birds, deer in the orchards, and wineries to walk to. Play soccer and baseball at the park, playground, picnic tables, walk to eat ice-cream nearby Museum, while mom and dad relax with a cappuccino at the Salted Caramel with a view. Safe Harbour very close for boating and mooring. Beaches are sectioned off with buoys for children to swim, and raft. Ski, hike, or bike in the pine tree area along the lake trails or the windy roads, Swim, fish, water ski, or kayak in the crystal clear water. It is beautifully calm most of the summer. Once in a while a Santa Anna wind arises and the excitement begins as the waves and white caps climb high.

GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY and Grapevine Restaurant
You will experience the fresh smells and flavours when you visit the Grapevine Restaurant. The attention to detail and the pride in knowing we have given you a truly memorable time is our constant goal. With the stunning views, unparalleled wines from Gray Monk and culinary creations inspired by all the best the Okanagan Valley has to offer you will see firsthand why so many people are enamored with this land we call home.
ARROWLEAF Cellars
One of our favourites this distinctive winery and patio aperitifs, has picnic tables where you can enjoy the view, relax with friends and sip your favourite wines with the whole family.
The Chase and Pizza
Ex Nihilo
50th Parallel Estate winery and Restaurant
Blind Tiger - Pizza nights
Intrigue wines
Quail's Gate Estate winery
Ancient Hill winery
Salted Caramel - Vegan and Vegetarian
L'Isola Bella Bistro - Italian
The Jammery
Chantana Thai
Greek House
French Bakery
Turtle Bay Pub
Woody's Pub
Normans Breakfast All day
There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Caron Smed

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boating
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Water park access

Guest services

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Two children in the queen size and a third byob

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and great location
Wonderful stay in a charming cottage. Nice privacy and great proximity to the lake. Owner was delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The location is beautiful, easy parking, would be an even better place to stay in the summer as the cottage is just controlled by space heaters so it was a little challenging to keep the space at a nice temperature. Gorgeous views and cute decor, lovely fireplace, but no bathroom sink or vanity/mirror for getting ready, so definitely better for a short term stay. The hosts are lovely and welcoming but knocked on our door several times during the stay which woke up our baby twice on the first night, so maybe not the best place to stay with little ones. Definitely great if you are very social and not looking for a ton of privacy. They were very sweet and under different circumstances we would have been more social.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franciane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet pleasant piece of paradise
Our family stayed at the cozy Smed’s cottage amidst the breeze and the lake for over a week full of resting and relaxing moments. Our hosts were lovely and generously shared their succulent tomatoes with us. Thank you for the opportunity you gave us to stay at your property ! We hope the next guests will feel as welcomed as we did :-)
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariana G., Caracas, Venezuela

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in the beautiful Lake Country
Lovely stay in the beautiful Lake Country
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Hosts, Beautiful Gardens, Very Close to Lake, Tranquil Setting
John and Caron Smed are excellent hosts. They are the kindest, most considerate, interesting, and friendly people I have met while using the VRBO site. They provide the guest with complete privacy. However, they will also invite guests to share dinner with them occasionally in their main home (they live on the same property). Caron maintains a beautiful garden that smells wonderful in the summer months. There is a large wooden outdoor patio, surrounded by gardens. The setting is completely tranquil. The lake is a 3 minute walk away. I would highly recommend staying here. I have stayed here for 2 months. Virginia Kloess
Stayed 30 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Linda F.

Enjoyed our Stay!!
Thank you so much for your hospitality. It was really special that we could bring our two girls (Keltie and Chloe) with us. Quick access to public beach and such a short drive to Gray Monk and Arrowleaf wineries.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Relaxing and cozy stay
My family and I really enjoyed staying at John and Caron's cabin this year. It's our second time (our first was in 2014) being in Lake Country. The cabin, though snug, provided everything that we needed. Some of my favourite moments this yea werer: enjoying the lovely peonies in Caron's garden, reading a book and eating lunch al fresco on the deck, seeing the magpies swooping about at the nearby winery (Gray Monk), and browsing the Kelowna Farmers Market, where I scored some alpaca leg warmers!! This was a decidedly "chill" vacation and it's exactly what I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

8/10 Good

May H., Maple Ridge, British Columbia

Very comfortable
The cottage was very comfortable and clean. I loved listening to the birds & crickets. I was able to visit some of my favourite wineries in the area. Caron & John were very warm & welcoming. I wish I could have stayed a few more days! -May
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016