Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental
4.5
Excellent(24 Reviews)Bed and Breakfast in Lake Country
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this bed and breakfast
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
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
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Country
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(24 Reviews)4.5
Wonderful stay in a charming cottage. Nice privacy and great proximity to the lake.
Owner was delightful.
4.5
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.
4.5
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 :-)
4.5
Lovely stay in the beautiful Lake Country
4.5
Lovely stay in the beautiful Lake Country
4.5
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
4.5
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
4.5
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.
4.5
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.
4.5
My dad and I stayed here for 5 days, we found it to be very relaxing and cozy. We enjoyed using the patio and sitting to read or relax outside.
We met Caron and John who were very nice people.
4.5
My dad and I stayed here for 5 days, we found it to be very relaxing and cozy. We enjoyed using the patio and sitting to read or relax outside.We met Caron and John who were very nice people.
4.5
very clean and cozy
My dad and I stayed here for 5 days, we found it to be very relaxing and cozy. We enjoyed using the patio and sitting to read or relax outside.
We met Caron and John who were very nice people.
4.5
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.
4.5
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.
4.5
My family and I really enjoyed staying at John and Carons cabin this year. Its 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 Carons 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 its exactly what I needed.
4.5
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
4.5
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
4.5
My husband, son and I spent 4 nights at this cute littLe cottage. There was plenty of room for the 3 of us, and the cottage was well stocked with all sorts of kitchen gadgets, but only 2 coffee cups, which I found a bit odd. The one thing that is not mentioned in the listing description, and you can't see in the photos, is that the cottage is literally in the backyard of the main house. Which is totally fine, as long as there aren't a bunch of people in the main house!! For the first few days, there was a small family staying in the main house, and the interactions we had with them were pleasant, and friendly. On our last day there, 5 or 6 more adults arrived to stay in the main house ( the owners were hosting some guests I believe ) which increased the volume quite a bit. There isn't enough space in the yard to reasonably accommodate 2 different parties of people....we literally spent the last night inside the cottage( rather than outside on the deck ), and walking around down at the beach, unable to sit comfortably on the "private deck" that is attached to the cottage, due to the loud conversation ( lots of people talking at once is always loud no matter how polite ) and complete lack of consideration for our privacy. We felt like we were uninvited guests to a private party. We also felt like it was overpriced for what was offered. We were not offered access to the hot tub, the beach toys needed to be inflated in order to be used ( which took 2 days ) I would not recommend this cottage to anyone for more than a night. I certainly wouldn't recommend this cottage to ANYONE if the owners are in the main house!! They are very nice people, but the yard just isn't big enough!
We did enjoy breakfast at the little cafe down the street and many hours of beach fun! All in all our stay was fine...nothing to write home about...just fine.
4.5
This is truly a retreat! We had just finished the Penticton Granfondo Cycle and we were looking for a quiet space with a comfortable bed. We got both!
The cottage is so sweet, reminding me of Aix En Provence with the colours and comfort inside. It is a smaller space but has everything you need! Plus a wonderful little veranda and private patio surrounded by fresh herbs, lillies, and other gardens! The walk to the beach is about 4 minutes and the water is clear and beautiful!
4.5
My wife, son and I stayed in Carons cabin and it was great. It was clean upon arrival and had everything we needed. It's in a nice, quiet location, 1 block from the lake and just down the road from several wineries. This is a great spot for a small family or couple who is looking for a quiet area. We will definitely be back. Thanks
4.5
cabin on the lake
My wife, son and I stayed in Carons cabin and it was great. It was clean upon arrival and had everything we needed. It's in a nice, quiet location, 1 block from the lake and just down the road from several wineries. This is a great spot for a small family or couple who is looking for a quiet area. We will definitely be back. Thanks
4.5
Quick stop
This is truly a retreat! We had just finished the Penticton Granfondo Cycle and we were looking for a quiet space with a comfortable bed. We got both!
The cottage is so sweet, reminding me of Aix En Provence with the colours and comfort inside. It is a smaller space but has everything you need! Plus a wonderful little veranda and private patio surrounded by fresh herbs, lillies, and other gardens! The walk to the beach is about 4 minutes and the water is clear and beautiful!
4.5
Good family time vacations
We loved our time in this cute little cottage. Me, my girlfriend and our little 9 months old daughter had all what we needed at our disposal and two separate bedroom combine with the equiped dining room with great private patio.
With the wonderful hot summer weather we had while we were there we enjoyed the close beaches beside the awesome Okanagan Lake. When we came back to the cottage we enjoyed a good glass of wine with BBQ dinner on the patio when the baby was asleep.
We had the chance to visit the 5 closes wineries and even have a picnic at Arrowleaf. Thanks to Caron tip, we also visited the Kangaroo farm.
Caron and John are great host, makin sure we felt at home. Always there to guide us and always smiling. They also let us having our privicy.
In summary, we had a great time there and loved our 5 days on the Lake Country region.
Thanks Caron and John!
Andreik, Caroline and baby Maxym
4.5
Great Access to the Beach
My husband, son and I spent 4 nights at this cute littLe cottage. There was plenty of room for the 3 of us, and the cottage was well stocked with all sorts of kitchen gadgets, but only 2 coffee cups, which I found a bit odd. The one thing that is not mentioned in the listing description, and you can't see in the photos, is that the cottage is literally in the backyard of the main house. Which is totally fine, as long as there aren't a bunch of people in the main house!! For the first few days, there was a small family staying in the main house, and the interactions we had with them were pleasant, and friendly. On our last day there, 5 or 6 more adults arrived to stay in the main house ( the owners were hosting some guests I believe ) which increased the volume quite a bit. There isn't enough space in the yard to reasonably accommodate 2 different parties of people....we literally spent the last night inside the cottage( rather than outside on the deck ), and walking around down at the beach, unable to sit comfortably on the "private deck" that is attached to the cottage, due to the loud conversation ( lots of people talking at once is always loud no matter how polite ) and complete lack of consideration for our privacy. We felt like we were uninvited guests to a private party. We also felt like it was overpriced for what was offered. We were not offered access to the hot tub, the beach toys needed to be inflated in order to be used ( which took 2 days ) I would not recommend this cottage to anyone for more than a night. I certainly wouldn't recommend this cottage to ANYONE if the owners are in the main house!! They are very nice people, but the yard just isn't big enough!
We did enjoy breakfast at the little cafe down the street and many hours of beach fun! All in all our stay was fine...nothing to write home about...just fine.
4.5
Amazing location for a getaway
This cottage is in a perfect location - just a block from the lake, close to wineries and beaches, close to Kelowna, but far far away from the hustle and bustle. The cottage itself is cozy, sharing a yard with the main cabin. The beds were clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great stay.
4.5
Lovely cottage by the lake
I stayed at Caron and John's cottage in Lake Country in May 2014. The cottage was homey, clean, and comfortable, with enough space for the three of us. Caron had communicated all the details for check-in and check-out well before our arrival. There was also plenty of information compiled in a binder for guests in the cottage. We enjoyed walks to the lake - mere few minutes away - as well as to the local coffee shop and to several wineries up the hill from the cottage. (Most notably, Arrowleaf winery was a definite favourite!) The quiet and serene countryside and the friendly hospitality of our hosts were balm to our harried souls needing escape from the bustle of urban living.
4.5
Great Spot for a Quick Getaway
My husband and I stayed in this quaint little cottage for only one night but it was a wonderful quiet spot after driving up from Washington. We enjoyed the comfortable bed and lovely deck. The location suited us for its closeness to everything we needed and the next day we were a short walk to the Grey Monk Winnery where we enjoyed lunch. It is especially nice because it is not in Kelowma proper with it's endless traffic. We have stayed here on other occassions and it was equally as restful. Thank you John and Caron for such providing this hidden gem.
4.5
good location, great garden, small house
The house is small (shower without any sink, no door between rooms) but, the garden is great (flowers, herbs, toys for kids...), the terrasse and BBQ are very nice and the location is amazing (5 mn from Okanagan lake, 5 mn from High way). Good for few days.
4.5
Cozy Cottage
The cottage was basic but had everything our family of four needed. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was equipped for us to make meals. The garden was lovely. We were outside the hussle and bussle of Kelowna. We were close to wineries.
4.5
Great setting for our family getaway
We had a nice time visiting the Okanagan. Spent 4 nights at the small cottage and it served our family well (2 adults, 2 small children). Enjoyed the water each day - indeed it is only a few steps to the lake. (although no view of it from the cottage). Made great use of all the toys on the site - 2 person inflatable boat, lifejackets, beach chairs, kids bike. We usually camp for this trip each year, but we all liked not having to pack so much "stuff" this time around! Only inaccuracy in the listing was there was no bodum-type coffee maker (we left ours at home). Also we needed to purchase a battery for the smoke alarm that was not working.
We visited Kelowna, the Kangaroo farm, the Jammery and H2O aquatic centre. Found a nice church service to attend at the high school in Winfield.
4.5
Great Family Vacation
My family had the pleasure of renting this cabin for 5 nights. The property owners, John and Caron, we very friendly, gracious and helpful with knowledge about the area and activities to do. The cabin is located in a very quiet neighborhood and we loved the close proximity to the beach. We recommend buying some water shoes as the beach is rocky- the kids enjoyed jumping into the lake and paddling around in the inflatable boats that we provided by the owners. It is only a short 20 min drive to the beach in downtown Kelowna and it is great to come back to the quiet cabin after a busy day. The cabin was clean and although it is small it suited our needs perfectly. The yard and deck were great for evening bbq's and for the kids to play in. We would only recommend that they provide a microwave. We would love to stay there again. Thank you Caron and John
4.5
Cabin
Our family's stay was good. The yard was great for the kids and they had access to toys they enjoyed.The beach was real close and beautiful. The cabin was cozy and clean, and was well equipped with everything you could need. The owners were real nice and helpful if we needed anything. The only thing was the cabin was so close to the owners house I was worried about noise and going into the hot tub to late ect. We enjoyed our stay and would return again
4.5
Great Cottage!
My two young children and I enjoyed the cottage (and it's air conditioning) completely. It was clean, bright, and comfortable. We also enjoyed the friendly owners and comfortable atmosphere of the yard and the district. We could walk to local restaurants and could drive through vineyards and fruit orchards to buy groceries or go to a number of restaurants (although most of our meals were at the cottage).
We were very close to the lake in a quiet small town setting that was very relaxing 'between' the busy hubs of Vernon and Kelowna. We walked to the 2 beaches (gravel) and enjoyed swimming and paddling every day.
I would love to stay there again in the future!
4.5
Fabulous family holidays by the lake
Upon our arrival at Okanagan Lake beach house, we were warmly welcomed by Caren, the owner. She showed us around the house and backyard, recommended a few places and shared with us the welcome folder. We had access to the hot tub, the beautiful garden, the toys and all the beach accessories which our two daughters loved (especially the rubber boat). We had 4 wonderful days filled with swimming (we went back and forth to the beach), sightseeing and rest.
We visited the Arrowleaf Vinyard (which is only 5 min drive up the hill from the house - we highly recommend their picnic panoramic terrace overlooking the lake, our 9 year old was so inspired by the view, she painted it).
We took a fun day trip to the Kettle Valley steamtrain (80 min drive). If you have the opportunity to join their Great Train Robbery, go for it. We could have stayed longer, the area has so much to offer.
Enjoy your visit.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Lake Country?
The average price for a rental in Lake Country is $332 per night. This rental is $128 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental. Enjoy the water!
Is Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lake Country Carriage House for vacation and short term rental?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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