Apartment in Osoyoos, BC

Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property)

Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property)

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12 acres situated halfway between sparkling Osoyoos Lake and infinite sky
Entrance to property with attention to landscaping. Enjoy  covered parkin
The spacious Sahaja Suite is upscale Moroccan with a Bohemian Twist.
Room
Living room with host's award winning aboriginal art. Hide-a-bed for 5th guest

Overview of Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property)

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Osoyoos, BC
  • Popular LocationRattlesnake Canyon12 min drive
  • Popular LocationNk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre15 min drive
  • Popular LocationNk'Mip Cellars16 min drive
  • AirportPenticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Sadhana Room

1 Queen Bed

Sahaja Room

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property)

Our 12 acres overlooking Osoyoos is a million dollar view second to none. This rental apartment has a private entrance, kitchen, 2 living rooms, 2 queen bedrooms, 2 tv's, and a private deck all wrapped up in tasteful Moroccan decor with a Bohemian twist.

The 12 minute drive to town is close to the local amenities yet far enough away for privacy and tranquillity. Lake Osoyoos is Canada's warmest freshwater lake with an average summertime temperature of 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit). The crowds can get hectic in the summer tourist season and this suite allows you to pick and choose when and how you want to engage in the activities and when you want to rest in stillness.

Whether its yoga at sunrise, the spectacular views at sunset, or world-class views, we have you covered.

We welcome guests from all walks of life with open arms.

The Space:

Our large home is almost 5000 square feet and resides on 12 acres of desert landscape and is the natural habitat to wildlife. Big Horn Sheep are regularly sighted on our property as well as yellow-bellied marmots, and birds such as Bald-headed and Golden Eagles, owls (Pygmy and Great Horned), woodpeckers (including the 'sensitive and vulnerable species Lewis woodpecker' according to BC Bird Species List) , quail, hummingbirds and songbirds. We are approved Wildlife Habitat Stewards.

Guest Access:

Guests have access to the 12 acres and there are several benches situated around the property at the higher levels.

The suite is ideal for 2-4 people; we have 2 bedrooms with queen beds. This tastefully furnished second bedroom is quiet and private and built on mountain bedrock so is raised up. The main comment from guests in that bedroom is "it is fit for royalty".
***Please note that if the second bedroom is used there is an additional $60 Fee manually added to cover linens and cleaning fees***

There is a living room between the 2 rooms and a smaller one near your private deck. There is a TV in the larger Master Bedroom and in the larger living room.

There are several seating areas around the acreage that is also available to our guests.

Interaction with Guests:

We often work from home and we leave it up to our guests as to how much contact they want. If you would like to be greeted upon your arrival to be shown around or help with your luggage, we can do that (especially if given notice so that we can book clients accordingly).

The Sahaja Suite (and Sadhana Room) are quite separate from the living quarters of the hosts so enjoy your stay in privacy but we are a text or call away should you need any questions answered or need supplies.

The Neighbourhood:

All neighbours own 10 acre lots or more on the sunny south slope of Anarchist Mountain and enjoy their privacy. It is secluded, quiet and restful. As such, the location is very peaceful and private.

Getting Around:

We are not on a bus route so you will need your own vehicle.

Other Things to Note:

We are an eco-friendly establishment and provide biodegradable shampoo bottles (not just recyclable but completely biodegradable) and earth-friendly supplies. We also have comprehensive recycling bins that we encourage our guests to use (but is not mandatory).

House Rules:

-No smoking
-No children
-No pets
-No parties or events
-Check in time is 3PM - 11PM (or can check in later if we know ahead of time)
-Quiet hours 11:00 pm-7:30 am
- Check-out Time 11:00 am
- Report any damages upon arrival as any costs incurred to repair damage will be borne by the tenant. Please notify us right away so that we may address the situation right away if need be.

Safety Features:
-Smoke detector
-First aid kit
-Safety card
-Fire extinguisher
-Host knows how to do the Heimlich Manoevre

Other Amenities:
-games and puzzles
-BBQ
-sonic aromatherapy diffusers in both bedrooms
-USB plug-in in 2nd bedroom bedframe
-white fluffy robes
-office supplies
-cookbooks i.e. "10 Late Breakfasts"
-water cooler
-Juicer, Blender, toaster, kettle, etc.
-condiments in the fridge
-extremely well stocked kitchen
-'in case you forgot' toiletry box (under bathroom sink)


Availability:
-2 nights minimum stay in shoulder/off-season (mid-September-mid-April) with the exception of Easter and Spring Break
- All other times, there is a 3 night summer minimum stay. However, if you see on the calendar that there are some 2 night chunks of time available, then they are available to book. You would have to make an 'inquiry' first so that we can change the listing temporarily as a workaround for you to book.

About Your Hosts Karen and Herman (Joined VRBO in May 2017):

My partner Herman and I have always hosted guests whether it's friends over for home-cooked dinners, big outdoor parties, or longer visits from friends and relatives near and far.

Both of us have lots to share and we have a wide range of interests (as in very wide) that put people at ease no matter what their walk of life they are from. We are comfortable in the art world, spiritual or consciousness-raising realms, and in nature/the outdoors (ok maybe not politics so much).

Herman loves reading, personal growth, outdoor living skills, exploring and a good cup of coffee while Karen loves music, decorating, painting and a perfect cup of tea. We have recently added grand-parenting to our growing list of interests! Karen's studio is the workshop building on the premises and you can often spot her at work getting ready for a show. She currently has art hanging in the vacation rental suite and at Nk' Mip Cellars/Spirit Ridge just down the hill (has been there since about 2008). Any art of hers in the suite is available for sale.
Endangered Ecosystem

We are in an “antelope-brush ecosystem” of the Okanagan which is one of the four most endangered ecosystems in Canada. It is a pocket of dry grassland dominated by bunchgrasses, the wind (atavatic and katavatic), and the scraggly dark branches of antelope-brush.
They weren’t extensive when European settlement began in the 1800’s, and over the past century more than 60 percent of them have been destroyed and converted to vineyards, orchards, croplands, or urban residential and industrial areas. Much of the remainder has been disturbed and invaded by foreign plants such as knapweed and cheat-grass. Only 9 percent now remains relatively undisturbed.

The antelope-brush ecosystem is poorly known, without the high public profile of an old-growth forest. In addition, grassland habitats are subtle in character, and changes may go unnoticed for a long time.

What is their history? These small ecosystems are remnants of communities with ancient origins, probably dating back 10,000 years. After the glaciers of the Pleistocene melted, plant migration and vegetation changes were widespread. In particular, Great Basin species (those from arid areas west of the Rockies) responded to a substantial warming about 8,000 years ago by moving northward into the hot, dry valley bottoms of what is now southern British Columbia.

Because of its small extent and the formidable threats to its integrity, the antelope-brush community on the lowland benches of the south Okanagan is considered one of Canada’s four most endangered ecosystems. Although antelope-brush grows in small pockets as far north as Kelowna, ecosystems dominated by this species occur mainly south of Penticton, where they cover sandy or gravelly soils at lower elevations. Less than 5,000 hectares remain, and over 60 percent of these areas lie within the Osoyoos Indian Reserve. Very little of the antelope-brush steppe is preserved within protected areas – two small ecological reserves north of Osoyoos protect token tracts, and one of these was almost entirely burned in 1993.

As Wildlife Habitat Stewards we protect our antelope brush which resides on our 12 acres.

Property manager

Karen Goodfellow/Herman Commandeur
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Children are welcome and bunkbeds are ideal.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Osoyoos

Located in Osoyoos, this apartment is in the city centre and near theme parks. Tumbleweed Co and Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Starlite Marina & Beach Shop and Sonora Dunes Golf Club. Rattlesnake Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Anarchist Mountain Lookout - 5 min drive
  • Rattlesnake Canyon - 12 min drive
  • Osoyoos Lake - 14 min drive
  • Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre - 15 min drive
  • Nk'Mip Cellars - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Osoyoos Golf Club - 18 min drive
  • Junction 3 Coffee House - 13 min drive
  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • The Owl Pub - 15 min drive
  • Spirit Beach Cantina - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Rental Suite (Million $ View From Your Deck On 12 Acre Property) located?

Located in the heart of Osoyoos, this apartment building is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Anarchist Mountain Lookout and within 6 miles (10 km) of Anarchist Protected Area and Charles And Mary Eder Wildlife Area. Rattlesnake Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon Amusement Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicky N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week above the clouds...
My wife and I decided to take a break from our regular wintertime views and spent a week at this beautiful property. I can't ever remember when I spent more looking out the windows or off the deck at the amazing views and in awe at the cloud formations playing out below and around us! Mule deer, California Bighorn Sheep, bush bunnies, and a variety of winter birds were also spotted and enjoyed. The suite is very comfortable and roomy with a surprising selection of culinary accoutrements. (Teas, quality coffee, spices, condiments, etc.) In short order the place became a home away from home and the 12 km drive to/from town was something we looked forward to...feeling sometimes sorry for those trapped under the fog at lake level, while we were in residence above the clouds! (Hosts were warm and welcoming and their living nearby absolutely did not impact our stay.) We are already making plans to return again...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riki P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully Quiet with Stunning Views
We were there for five nights and although there were some challenges with the TV signal, the beds were super comfy and it was lovely and quiet which we are used to. We had deer visiting and a brief visit from a young black bear. This property is slightly out of the way but so worth it if you like a quiet place to stay. The suite itself was so well appointed. There was nothing that we needed that wasn't there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain hide-away
This is one of the best equipped suites we stayed at and the vista is incredible. We truly enjoyed staying there and hope to be back soon. It is peaceful and relaxing and we loved seeing three deers coming by in the evening and having the dark skies and actually seeing satellites go by and naming constellations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome View
Awesome view. Very clean, Quiet location. Enjoyed the wildlife. Lots of room for the three of us. Enjoyed the car port- car always cool even on very hot days. House was cool even on hot days - enjoyed not having an air conditioner. Herman greeted us on arrival and gave us a tour or the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything thought up to a very little things.
Everything thought up to a very little things, so we were feeling like at home. There is everything you need for staying for 5+ days. Amazing view, quietness, wild nature around that all you need for get rest from stressful everyday life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Goodfellow/Herman Commandeur

Host profile image
My partner Herman and I have always hosted guests whether it's friends over for home-cooked dinners, big outdoor parties, or longer visits from friends and relatives near and far.

Both of us have lots to share and we have a wide range of interests (as in very wide) that put people at ease no matter what their walk of life they are from. We are comfortable in the art world, spiritual or consciousness-raising realms, and in nature/the outdoors (ok maybe not politics so much).

Herman loves reading, personal growth, outdoor living skills, exploring and a good cup of coffee while Karen loves music, decorating, painting and a perfect cup of tea. We have recently added grand-parenting to our growing list of interests!

Why they chose this property

Every time we drove through Osoyoos a few times a year, we were struck by the view from Anarchist Mountain. We were visiting friends one day and had been thinking about moving in a few years when our granddaughter was older.

We were sitting on the beach with some local friends and we were thumbing through a real estate magazine (one of my pastimes) and saw this place was up for sale. It was a former B & B so I knew it must have room and zoning should we do small retreats/workshops. It was a long weekend but, amazingly, with 15 hours notice, both the realtor and owner were available before our trek back to Vancouver.

We spent 1.5 hours looking at this place and fell in love instantly with the view, the size of the lots, and the potential.

The owner had put a lot of love into the place with her husband (who was a builder). We are still friends and have her over and she shares her knowledge of the area and wildlife freely. She is an artist and it shows...4 built in display units/curio cabinets, windows that go almost to the floor, the sunroom, and her inner courtyard.

From the beginning, as new owners we felt we really wanted to share this place and make it available to people who love views and wildlife.

Also, we missed the starts living in the stars. This is prime real estate for star gazing!

What makes this property unique

There are several bird feeders close to the windows and truly amazing birds visit daily. The the you think the viewpoints along the highway are great, wait til you are in the comfort of this home and seeing it morning, noon and night!

We never take it for granted and truly appreciate it every day.

The house was build 'over-code' because the builder owner really wanted a solid foundation. The two of them came here for years to their trailer and studied the katabatic and anabatic winds and situated the house so that it took advantage of the breezes here.

Languages:

English

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