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Nice House by University. Close to Beaches, Parks, Wineries, Orchards and Golf Courses
House • Kelowna BC Canada
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Listed July 2020
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General overview
Our 2023 availability is from beginning of May to end of August. Look forward to hearing from you!!!
Large Main Suite in Kelowna located in a family friendly neighborhood, within walking distance to groceries and restaurants. Conveniently located within minutes of rapidly growing University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW), It is the perfect location to enjoy Kelowna and its surrounding areas.
We prefer if you hire our cleaner after the exchange ($120 CAD), but we are open to discussion for small group and short stay.
The space
Please note that our furnishings are being update and might be different when you arrive. However, you should still be able to find everything you need at your fingertips.
We have an open concept Living/Dining/Kitchen setup so guests can connect with each other easily. The Private Porch/Sundeck provides ample space to relax in the evening or for the children to play safely. The newly renovated Main bathroom has a deep soaker tub. All bedrooms are fitted with Queen Size bed and a Playpen can be added easily to any bedroom. If you do not need the 3rd bedroom on the Lower Level, we may close it for storage.
Guest access
There are 2 levels in the Main Suite: Upstairs has Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom with tub and separate laundry, as well as the Private Porch/Sundeck. Downstairs has 1 extra Bedroom (maybe used as storage, if not needed) and Bathroom with shower. Please let us know if you'd like to use the Downstairs Bedroom.
Please note that we may have tenants in the completely separated basement suite with their own entrance - no amenities are being shared with the tenants.
Notes
Local produces are a MUST try here in the Okanagan. You can buy local eggs and honey directly from the farmers. If you come in the summer, U-pick fruits and vegetables are everywhere. I will gladly provide you with a list of farms I frequent.
The Okanagan is best known for its natural settings, wineries (over 160), beaches (over 30, not counting the less known neighborhood ones), Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, Hiking & Cycling, Culture/Heritage event, Food & Wine.
Please check out these websites if you're not familiar with the Okanagan:
- 7 reasons you need to visit Canada's Okanagan Valley
https://www.loveexploring.com/news/71007/okanagan-british-columbia-canada
https://www.canadianliving.com/life-and-relationships/travel/article/travel-idea-7-reasons-to-visit-kelowna-b-c
- CNN Travel - In Canada's Wine Country, Okanagan Valley flows with Quirky Charm
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/kelowna-okanagan-british-columbia-wine-country/index.html
- 10 Must-Try Outdoor Adventures in BC's Okanagan
https://us-keepexploring.canada.travel/things-to-do/10-adventures-okanagan-bc
- Okanagan's Famous Trails
https://www.hellobc.com/stories/3-scenic-bike-trails-in-the-okanagan/
https://bcrailtrails.com/
https://okanaganrailtrail.ca/our-trail
Last, but not least - this is why William and Kate love the Okanagan and how they spend their time here:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/celebrity-travel/prince-william-kate-middleton-favorite-winery-mission-hill
https://globalnews.ca/news/2940232/royal-tour-2016-day-4-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-to-visit-kelowna-b-c/
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Heating
Air conditioning
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Travel Styles
Adventure
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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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
Getting to my home
From Kelowna International Airport:
- It is an easy 15 drive along the highway and then via a short drive through UBCO campus.
From Vancouver:
- It is a straight-forward 4 hours drive via Coquihalla Highway through the beautiful mountain terrain.
- If you prefer a scenic tour, you can take the Hope-Princeton Highway instead where you will pass through the Manning Provincial Park and numerous interesting smaller towns and along Lake Okanagan.
From Calgary:
- It is a 7 hours on the TransCanada Highway and pass through Banff
Nearest airport
15 mins drive from Kelowna International Airport
1 hour drive from Penticton Regional Airport
4 hours drive (or 45 mins flight) from Vancouver International Airport
8 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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Natasha was an amazing host during our stay at her home in Kelowna. We really enjoyed the amazing fruit and goodies that she left for us when we arrived. Chatting with her before and during our stay was really great and helpful. For our first home exchange ever I believe it was a blessing that we chose Natasha's property as she made it so much easier. I do not hesitate to recommend Natasha and her home for future stays. Really great. Thank you so much!!! -
We enjoyed our stay in Kelowna at Ching's house very much. Ching was very generous: she asked us about our food preferences and when we arrived we found a whole heap of fruits and vegetables as well as many Okanagan specialties. We also had the pleasure of seeing Ching and his family again for lunch at Ching's favorite restaurant. Throughout the stay, we were able to count on Ching to give us advice on visits and restaurants. She even arranged electric bike rental for us! In short, we are delighted with our stay and hope to see Ching and his family in Paris or elsewhere... -
Natasha and jonathons holiday home was a perfect base for us to explore lake country and Vernon. We didn’t go into kelowna too much but it’s close to all. Natasha was amazing at checking in and seeing if there was anything we needed. She helped book our horse riding expletive which was such an amazing help. Thank you so much for letting us use your place and we look forward to welcoming you in scotland. -
Natasha's house is very central, so all the activities we have done is within 1 hour drive from her house. There are so many family-friendly and fun things to do in the area. We did about two activities every day. Several activities are things we do for the first time. Some highlights include: kangaroo farm, zipline, tree obstacle course, riding bicycles in the Myra canyon, science center, downtown beaches, drive-in theatre, and delicious ice-cream. Her house is modern, clean and very spacious for the three of us. We super appreciate having the AC. Natasha has been very kind and generous. She offered us to extend our stay multiple times because of the wildfire and smoke situation in Calgary (where we live). She also offered multiple tips and suggestions during our stay and left books, toys and colouring pencils for crayons for my daughter. She even lent us a child bike for our little one. We couldn't ask for a better experience. Everything was so smooth and pleasant. We would love to have an opportunity to come back some day! -
Natasha ist the sweetest person! Everything was comfortable, clean, modern, we felt so good in her home. -
We had a fantastic stay at Natasha's house in Kelowna. The house was lovely and having AC was particularly great during a heatwave! The location of Natasha's house made it very easy to travel into Kelowna centre by car or public transport. We fell in love with lake swimming and enjoyed visiting local breweries and restaurants in the evening. We are very keen to return to the Okanagan in the future. Thank you Natasha for allowing us to stay in your home. -
We had such a lovely (but too short) stay at Natasha & Jonathan’s place. Natasha had a lovely welcome basket for us; we really enjoyed the yummy local treats. A very comfy house, in such a wonderful area of British Columbia. We hope to go back. And we SO appreciate Natasha being the conductor of the forgotten guitar orchestra! Many thanks! -
This was a perfect space for a week away from home, but made infinitely better by all of Chung’s assistance. I mentioned that we really hoped to pick cherries, and although it was the end of the season, she had very quickly found some options for us that were close by. It’s the little touches that make all the difference! The space itself was clean and quiet, with all of the essentials that we could possibly need during our time. There were even some toys for our youngest, although we spent so much time enjoying the Okanagan area that she didn’t have much energy left to play inside. We didn’t get a chance to cross paths with our host family at the time, but very much look forward to Covid being under control soon so that we can return the favour and host at our home. -
A great place to relax, and it was so nice having someone give us help on specific things we wanted to do, like picking cherries at the very end of the season! Our kids loved the space, it was absolutely perfect for our family of 4.
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"We're not restricted to school holidays, so our house is available during Christmas and New Year. We are also in the perfect location for the Wine Festivals."
Dates flexible
"Anytime as long as Coquihalla is clear"
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