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Cosy Suite in Quiet Neighborhood close to Orchards, Beaches, Parks and Golf

House • Kelowna BC Canada

3 Guests

2 Bedrooms

2 Beds

1 Bathroom

1 Car space

Secondary home

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Listed March 2019

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Single level

House rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

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Cat free

Dog free

Carpet free

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Neighbourhood

You can reach many wineries, local orchards, golf courses, beaches, parks and playgrounds within 15mins drive.  Maps with local markets, favorite restaurants, wineries and attractions can be provided for your use.

For those who love the outdoors, we have everything from Golfing, Hiking, Swimming, Fly Fishing, Horseback Riding, Steam Train Tour, Kangaroo Farm, Zipline, Moutain Biking, Rock Climbing, to Paragliding, Flyboarding, Ice Climing, the list goes on and on and on and on...

Our beautiful beaches (most of them are within 5-30 mins from me):
https://www.kelownanow.com/columns/hiking_the_okanagan/news/Hiking_the_Okanagan/10_of_the_best_beaches_within_2_hours_of_Kelowna

Fruit U-pick in the summer: Strawberries, Cherries, Apricots, Peaches, Blueberries, Raspberries, Plums, Grapes, Apples, Pears (and Garlic - I know this is not fruit, but they are just delicious)... They are all available in the local farms or farmers markets.

Fruits and vegetables freshly picked are not the same as store brought. 

We purchase our meat (chicken, beef and pork) directly from a local farmers - their farm is about 100 miles from my house (note to self, 200 lb of meat takes up a lot space in a freezer 😋).

We're lucky to be in the Okanagan where produce are abundant - last summer we got 20 kg of honey, 140 lb u-pick apricots, 100 lb u-pick apples, some backyard prunes/chestnuts and 1600 lb organic peaches (this one is with friends). Everything from local farmers within 10 miles from me.

With so many orchards and farms, the Okanagan is pretty great for "Farm to Table" - here's a Vancouver Magazine article about 8 such restaurants, 3 of which are within 5 mins from us (many many more in the area): http://vanmag.com/taste/kelownas-8-farm-table-restaurants/

The Westside Farm Loop (where my house is): https://www.visitwestside.com/listings/westside-farm-loop/

The Kelowna Farm to Table Tour:
https://www.tourismkelowna.com/things-to-do/farms-orchards-markets/farm-to-table/
https://www.tourismkelowna.com/things-to-do/farms-orchards-markets/local-flavours-guide/

The Vernon Farm to Folk Tour:
https://www.tourismvernon.com/en/eat-and-drink/Farm-to-Fork.aspx

Nearest airport

mins drive from Kelowna International Airport
hour drive from Penticton Regional Airport
hours drive (or 45 mins flight) from Vancouver International Airport
hours drive (or 1 hour flight) from Calgary International Airport

Getting around

Although our house is in walking distance (within 20 mins) to major groceries and restaurants, parks and playgrounds, a car is needed to get around in the Okanagan.

Our house is perfectly located to explore the Okanagan - Canada's wine, golf, & recreation capital. 

In Kelowna and surrounding areas, you have your pick from a wide variety of restaurants. From an astonishing assortment of international cuisines (Thai, Indian, Vietnamese) to truly native Canadian (the Kekuli Cafe specializes in aboriginal Bannock and buffalo)

Within 20 mins, you will find a piece of Australia in the Okanagan: a Kangaroo petting-zoo (yes, you can feed and snuggle a baby wallaby).  Venture a little farther and your options are almost unlimited, horseback riding, historic steam-train rides, to the amazing Myra Canyon Railway Trestle and the new Okanagan Rail Trail tours. 

Other notable attractions:
- downtown Kelowna (Galleries & Museums, Lake City Casino, Lake Okanagan boardwalk)
- downtown Westbank (Aboriginal Galleries & Museums, groceries, restaurants)
- 200+ wineries (including Mission Hill and Quails Gate - Canada's #1 and #8) in the Okanagan Region
- Many golf courses , tennis courts, pickleball courts
- 15 beaches and lakes (one with a free zip-line, another offering free fishing lessons) within a short distance from the house
- Many provincial parks & hiking/biking/climbing trails
- Farms & organic markets including a historic nut farm, u-pick vegetables & fruits (blueberries, strawberries, apples, cherries, and many more)
- Big White Ski Resort, Telemark Nordic Club (host of the biathlon competition of the BC Winter Games)
- recreation centers & ice skating arenas

Day trip venues include Manning park & resort (2.5hr), Osoyoos (2hr - Canada's only desert), Kamloops (2hr - wildlife park), Vancouver (4hr), Golden (3.5hr, Northern Lights Wolf Center), Banff & Jasper (4.5hr).

Winter activities range from skiing (downhill & cross-country), snow-shoeing, to dogsledding.

Kelowna also has a Bikes/e-Scooters Share program (https://www.kelowna.ca/roads-transportation/active-transportation/shared-bikes-and-e-scooters) if you want to explore its downtown area on Foot, by Bikes or e-Scooters.

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Ching’s home was the perfect COVID vacation! Comfortable, spacious and close to all the great attractions in Kelowna! Ching was communicative and helpful every step of our trip. Thank you for hosting the MacLeods, we can’t wait to return the favor soon!

Home Feedback: Tess stayed with Ching 3 years ago

Ching is the best! Her place was perfect for my kids and I. The area was beautiful. So many things to see and do.

Home Feedback: Kristy stayed with Ching 4 years ago

Awesome communication, and very easy to please. Due to Covid, there was a loooonnnng gap between our non-sim swap, but we finally made it work! I wish we had been there to greet them, but very glad we could make a last-minute swap work while we were out of town. Our house was in great condition when we returned.

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Sarah 9 months ago

Natasha and her family were wonderful. They are really clear communicators. We felt very comfortable sharing our home with them. They took wonderful care of our cat and were very respectful of our home. Natasha even brought all kinds of treats and a bottle of wine from the Okanagan to leave at our house when they left. She had taken the time to find out if we had any allergies and it was such a lovely treat to come home to. Would happily host them again any time.

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Emma & Tyler 1 year ago

Well if anyone has doubts about what family to have come to their home I would never hesitate to have Ching and her family!! They are a wonderful, caring family and this is the 2nd time for them to our place. Communication is so easy between us :) It was such a treat to come home to our place the same way that we left it! Thanks so much Ching & family!

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Penny and Glen 1 year ago

Natasha (Ching), Jonathan and their kids stayed in our home for a week in July 2022. They took excellent care of our place and left it nice and clean! Communication was always clear and timely. We have done numerous exchanges for the past 15 years, and we highly recommend exchanging with them :-).

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Deanna and David 1 year ago

Great experience with Natasha and her family! It was our first exchange and she made me feel comfortable and walked me through it ☺️. Left us some yummy treats when they left as well. Natasha and her family are welcome back anytime!

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Evelyn 1 year ago

Ching was friendly and wonderful to deal with throughout the process, and took great care of our home. Unfortunately we did not get to meet since we were not in the area at the time, but communication was great before, during and after the exchange.

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Paul and Nancy 2 years ago

Ching and her family were wonderful guests in our home and I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend her to others and to welcome her again in the future! She was a great communicator throughout, and prior, to her and her family coming. All of her communication with me was very positive. She kept me closely informed about her stay and provided great feedback about things she enjoyed in town. We'd be delighted to have Ching and her family stay again! I look forward to one day meeting in person:)

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Penny and Glen 2 years ago

Ching and his family were incredibly kind and easy-going. Prior to their stay, we discussed child-friendly activities in Paris and shopping, so I felt like I had known Ching for ages when I first met her! Ching's family bravely braved the heat wave with packs of ice in their backpacks (great idea!) to go to science museums, farmers' markets, and more. They even discovered a farmer's market that I didn't know about! In addition, they invited us to a superior Chinese restaurant where we ate delicious dim sum specially selected by Ching! We also had a great time chatting with the whole family. Now we wish we could do our part of the exchange, hopefully in 2022! PS Ching is one of the pillars of the PLU community. She is one of the most active PLU members in the FB group and has 9 PLU swaps completed or pending! What a record!

Guest Feedback: Ching stayed with Odile 4 years ago

Deborah was a delight during the entire process. This is her first exchange (and we are very honored to be part of their home exchange journey). We were pleased to help celebrate Deborah and Jano's wedding anniversary. It was a rather short trip and they took great care of our house and left it clean and tidy. A week prior to their arrival, there was heavy smoke blown in from the Wildfire cross the border. Deborah was proactive to discuss what we could do if the air quality remained poor. Luckily, the air got clear out a couple dates in advance with good air quality in the forecast. Overall, the experience was very positive and we wish to host Deborah and Jano again anytime!

Guest Feedback: Deborah stayed with Ching 8 months ago

I have no words to thank you Natasha for making our first exchange so easy. It was a great pleasure to deal with you and the speed in which you answered all our questions. It made this an amazing experience for us. Thank you. Just let me know when you are ready to come over to Vancouver. Thank you again for everything!!

OMG - I didn't realized there's Guest Feedback! Odile, Luc and family were wonderful guests - I must say also very adventurous to be making a side trip to the Wilderness (with no electricity) for a few days while here. We had the pleasure of meeting them for lunch while here (Thank you!) and had some great conversations. Didn't realize this was their first trip to Canada and already looking forward to their next trip hopefully in a few years. They left our house is wonderful order, even helped us fix the sticky door. Would absolutely welcome them for another trip if the opportunity arises.

Guest Feedback: Odile stayed with Ching 8 months ago

Ashleigh and family stayed at our place last summer with their young children. The discussion lead up the exchange was easy and it turned out we also hosted their friends Bruce & Sarah the year prior (what a small world!). Ashleigh was a good communicator and I enjoyed interacting with her. They left our place clean and tidy upon their departure. We have never been to their beautiful country before, but now we have 2 reasons to visit 😉. Hopefully we will see them in a few years.

Guest Feedback: Ashleigh stayed with Ching 9 months ago

We are very grateful that Sarah & Jason were so easygoing and made our last minute vacation plan worked. When we asked them about the possibility of exchanging, they were actually in Europe and arranged to have her dad checked on the house and setup for us. Sarah and Jason's house is amazing - it looks like it belongs in an architectural magazine but feels like a warm & welcoming home. It's truly a showcase of cool technology - that actually works & makes life easier and better. My personal favorite was the automatic blackout blinds that let us sleep in while the kids entertained themselves with the inter-floor slide & theater room! Far enough out to feel like a quiet refuge, their house is still close enough to the city center to be convenient. High points for our kids were hitting the Edmonton Science Center & Royal Alberta Museum (both very interactive & fun - even for adults)! Thank you Sarah & Jason again for your generosity & shared your beautiful home with us.

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Sarah 9 months ago

We were honored to be Van's first exchange (ever)! Van was a great communicator and we had many chats throughout, exchanging ideas for what they could do here. She even found out things we had no idea existed in our backyard (flight school anyone?) They left the house in excellent shape even though they chose to have our cleaner turn the suite over. We already chatted about having them back another year with the grandparents!

Guest Feedback: Van stayed with Ching 11 months ago

Emma & Tyler were a joy to exchange with. They welcomed us to their beautiful home in North Vancouver in very short noticed (I think from our first inquiry to arriving at their home was a mere 2 weeks). Their home is in an amazing location, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet closed enough to be extremely convenient. We enjoyed hiking in the area, crossed the suspension bridge (free in Lynn Valley). Found some delicious food mins away (& can't forget the best Jelly Beans they left us!) Their cat Pebbles was gentle and very easy to take care of. My kids absolutely love to snuggle with her. Emma & Tyler were very attentive and we had many nice chats throughout our exchange. We can't wait to welcome them to our home!

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Emma & Tyler 1 year ago

Penny and Glen's place never disappoint - This was our 2nd year staying in their beautiful home. We had kept this trip a surprise for our children all the way til we arrived at their house. My kids were over the moon as we pulled up to Penny's driveway. To this day, they said Penny is their favorite Penny. As always, Penny and Glen made their home beautiful and comfortable for us. Everything was perfect and just what we needed for a relaxing holiday. My kids loved the pool and I loved, loved LOVED the garden. Communication with Penny has been top notch. We're truly friends only made possible by PLU. In fact, I think we talk almost weekly even since our first exchange. I highly recommend exchanging with Penny and Glen if you're in Canada or need a relaxing holiday.

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Penny and Glen 1 year ago

I enjoyed hosting Paula, Angelo and family during their Canadian trip this summer. Paula and I had wonderful chats before, during and after their stay. They left our place nice and tidy. By the end of their stay, we felt like old friends - We even exchanged travel ideas, as they were traveling in Clearwater just before we took a trip up that way. We look forward to visiting Paula in the future.

Guest Feedback: Paula stayed with Ching 1 year ago

I'm grateful to have Bruce & Sarah exchanging with us. There was a problem with the dishwasher/kitchen sink within the first 24 hours they arrived, Bruce not only notified us right away, he took the time to troubleshoot with us and diagnosed the problem. With his help, we managed to have it fixed that same day. Arranging this exchange with Bruce & Sarah was quick and simple, they responded to my FB post and we were able to get an exchange organized with ease. Communication with them has always been prompt and comfortable. They left our house clean and organized, and we look forward to visiting them sometime in the future.

Guest Feedback: Bruce and Sarah stayed with Ching 1 year ago

You can tell Deanna & David are experienced exchangers by the way they communicated with us, the home instruction they sent us and the very well organized home manual they left at home. Every details were addressed and they gave us a lot of excellent suggestions, especially for food. Communication with Deana was wonderful and she was very thoughtful. Deanna & David's place is truly magical - its beautiful, clean and very family friendly. Their place was beautifully restored heritage home that we didn't know even existed in New Westminster. The "hidden" stairway was a favorite of the kids and the amazing kitchen was a highlight for the adults (stocked with everything you could ever need). Being centrally located we were able to hit all of our favourite spots in Vancouver with no problems. The highest praise we can give is that our kids would rather stay at Deanna's home rather than going to playgrounds or other attractions.

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Deanna and David 1 year ago

Heather was great at discussing our exchange - it was quite last minute (I think from our first FB comments to them heading to our place was within 2 weeks), but Heather was proactive every step of the way making this exchange very natural. We spoke on the phone multiple times and exchanged tons of messages before, during and after the exchange. They left our house very clean and organized. Since it was such a short trip for them, we look forward to having them return for another time. Keith's "forgotten guitar" has made this exchange even more special - an excellent demonstration of the PLU team at work!

Guest Feedback: Heather stayed with Ching 1 year ago

If Evelyn hadn't told me, I wouldn't have guessed this was her first exchange. She & Philippe graciously welcomed us to their home in beautiful Burke Mountain. Communication with Evelyn has always been easy, comfortable and prompt - she gave us clear instruction and helped us arrange a cleaner to come after us (our preference). She made us feel welcome from the very beginning. Evelyn's house was the perfect base camp for our trip to Vancouver. Being close to both Skytrain and West Coast Express gave us lots of options for getting around. There are so many amazing playgrounds and splash-parks around her house (several within easy walking/biking distance), but sometimes we chose to stay home and enjoyed everything her home offered - my kids were delighted to find toys and books, which were well organized. The house itself is exceptionally clean and welcoming, especially for a family. Our kids were endlessly entertained (no screens on this trip!), the front-yard outdoor play area and mud-kitchen were particularly popular!

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Evelyn 1 year ago

Paul & Nancy were amazing communicators before/during/after the exchange. They were very flexible and understanding, especially during this unusual fire season. Their condo has the most beautiful setting, overlooking both the ski slopes and golf course. We enjoyed many nice hikes in the area and explored the cutest village in Sun Peaks. Because of their recommendation, we were introduced to the most delicious ice cream and friendly local businesses. Although we didn't manage to meet up this time, we look forward to seeing them in the future. Thank you very much for trusting us as your first home exchangers - hope you will enjoy home exchanging as much as we do.

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Paul and Nancy 2 years ago

First of all, I'd like to express our gratitude to Penny & Glen that they trusted us with their first home exchange experience. We have been chatting causally since beginning of 2020 when they first joined PLU. So this exchange has a very special meaning to me. Penny Lamont & Glen were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome even before we arrived. Penny offered us lots of tips for kids activities/what to do/where to eat/hidden gems/etc. Without her "insider advice", we wouldn't have the opportunity to take the McLure Ferry - my kids absolutely loved it! Their house was amazing - absolutely what we needed after living pretty isolated for over a year. It's obvious that Penny was an amazing gardener - her yards were gorgeous and filled with beautiful flowers and very zen elements. We jumped into their pool every evening splashing, chilling, relaxing - we couldn't ask for anything better for our 1st exchange since Covid. We have already said that Kamloops should be our annual trip and if another opportunity arises, we would love to exchange with Penny again. Thank you again, Penny & Glen!!!

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Penny and Glen 2 years ago

Sarah, Jason and her family were wonderful guests - our exchange is rather set up last minute, because Covid has changed our plans. Sarah and her family was very easygoing and didn't mind my house being very basic. Sarah was an excellent communicator and provided me updates during her stay. I especially enjoyed helping her plan their activities - after all, we wanted to make their stay as fun as could be. We look forward to visiting Sarah and Jason in Edmonton, hopefully in 2022. I'm sure my kids would love that crazily amazing slides!!!

Guest Feedback: Sarah stayed with Ching 3 years ago

Sarah, Jason and her family were wonderful guests - our exchange is rather set up last minute, because Covid has changed our plans. Sarah and her family was very easygoing and didn't mind my house being very basic. Sarah was an excellent communicator and provided me updates during her stay. I especially enjoyed helping her plan their activities - after all, we wanted to make their stay as fun as could be. We look forward to visiting Sarah and Jason in Edmonton, hopefully in 2022. I'm sure my kids would love that crazily amazing slides!!!

Guest Feedback: Sarah stayed with Ching 3 years ago

I really enjoyed hosting Tess and her family. Her adorable kids are similar in ages as mine, so we were very pleased to hear they had fun in our house. Tess was a wonderful communicator and we texted each other often during their stay - we swapped ideas for things to do with young kids and discovered a few new playgrounds/beaches because of her. We shared storied about ourselves, which I absolutely treasured. We were lucky to be able to share our raspberries and tomatoes in the garden with Tess' kids, as it is our hope/goal to teach the kids where food comes from. We look forward to visiting Tess in Calgary hopefully in 2022 and PEI maybe one day.

Guest Feedback: Tess stayed with Ching 3 years ago

Kristy and her 3 kids were wonderful guests who took good care of my place during their stay. Kristy was a wonderful communicator and took time to let me know that their family enjoyed the Okanagan.

Guest Feedback: Kristy stayed with Ching 4 years ago

Sorry for the long delay. I'm not good with words and fear that my review is not "good enough" to fully express our gratitude. But I think leaving a positive review is the least we can do. So here I am (please excuse my grammatical / spelling errors)... Odile and Luc were the most wonderful hosts and made our early home exchange experience a memorable one. This was our 2nd time staying as exchange guests (1st with PLU) - A lot of exchangers might be more wary with inexperience exchangers like ourselves. But Odile took us in very early on and set a very friendly stage for our exchange. As I didn't speak French, she was instrumental during our planning stage and day-to-day activities. She met us at her place upon arrival and showed us around. Letting us know that should we need anything or help she would be available - Oh boy, I really took that to heart, as we asked for lots of advice during the trip 😍🤣, such as things to do for little kids, which museum to visit, where the nearby farmer markets were. Her place was amazing - very centrally located with lots of amenities nearby. It has been in her family for a very long time so has lot of characters and charms, yet nicely modernized with all essentials. One day, I asked her where to buy a small blender to make smoothie for my kids (my youngest was a picky eater😅 so I was hoping to sneak in some veggies in her diet). Within a couple days, she surprised us with a blender 🥰). Her thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. There is no better host we could have wished for. They were supposed to be visiting us last year, but we all knew what happened in 2020. So sadly the trip has to be postpone til hopefully 2022 🤞. We can't wait to host Odile, Luc and family and return their amazing hospitality.

Home Feedback: Ching stayed with Odile 4 years ago

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Cosy Suite in Quiet Neighborhood close to Orchards, Beaches, Parks and Golf

House • Kelowna BC Canada

Exchange types accepted

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General overview

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

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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