Hospitality Description: We wish to either host when we are away but may need to look after cat or reciprocal
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Listed July 2024
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General overview
We chose our home because it is on a flat acre of land adjacent to farmland and very peaceful, yet only a minute's drive to the lake and Peachland. where we can go for an enjoyable walk or hike straight from our door. Downtown Peachland has just over 5000 residents and has 11 km of beachfront lined with shops and individually owned restaurants, most overlooking the lake. We are between Kelowna (2nd biggest city in BC) and Penticton making it an ideal location to explore the Okanagan with its many lakes and wineries. The people are very friendly and welcoming making the transition from the Uk to this sweet little town very easy
The space
We have the main house where we live, which is available for exchange, and our Carriage House, which is available for both exchange and non-exchange stays. We do operate as self-catering accommodation in the summer and you can see our website at www.poolsideretreat.com.
The main house has a full kitchen and a lounge on the main floor. The two bedrooms below, plus a day bed in a separate room, have a kitchenette and media room.
The Carriage House is on one level and has a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and two bedrooms.
Guest access
2 floors in main house and Carriage house is ground level.
Notes
We are a registered B&B that operates during the summer months.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Cross-country skiing
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
We are on a flat-level one-acre plot adjacent to farmland, very peaceful, yet only minutes from downtown Peachland and the lake. It's lovely to take a stroll in the evenings around the block or take the local hike that overlooks the lake.
In the summer Peachland and the Okanagan in general is a summer vacation destination with lots of free concerts and things to do.
Getting to my home
You can either fly into Kelowna or Penticton, with both airports being around 40 minutes drive away, or fly to Vancouver and drive, which is about 5 hours.
Nearest airport
40 to 50 mins depending on traffic
Getting around
You will need a car, and we would be willing to exchange cars and agree to a limited number of kilometres.
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Gillian
We are an active retired couple originally from the UK but now live in Peachland, BC Canada. We have two houses on our acre of land, the larger having a guest suite on the lower floor. We operate a B & B called Poolside Retreat, in the summer months. We fell in love with Peachland on a visit to BC since it is a small town, set on a lake but between the bigger towns of Kelowna, (with an international airport) and Penticton. The area is famous for its lakes and wineries. We enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hiking and are history buffs. We have three children, and two grandchildren. Our daughter Lucinda lives nearby in summerland with her family, our son Jack a ski coach is based with us and other son Oliver, lives in Venice Beach, California.
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