Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home. - Osoyoos

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Our home, centrally located in the complex, close to all amenities.

500' of private sandy beach on Canada's warmest lake.

Outdoor heated pool open seasonally (May - Sept)

Warm and cozy living room with large vaulted ceilings and lots of light.

Master on the main with walk in closet and ensuite bath with walk in shower.

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Pool

Explore the area

Oliver, BC

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
‪9 min drive‬
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
‪26 min drive‬
Nk'Mip Cellars
‪26 min drive‬
Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master on the main

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master ensuite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Powder room on the main

Toilet

Upstairs bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home.

*Please note: 6/7 night stays may be required for peak season (July/August), msg host for availability*

Make memories at the Cottages on Osoyoos Lake, a family-friendly, gated community. Warm and inviting, Sandcastle Cottage is the perfect family destination.

A fantastic spot in the complex, where you can walk to everything (pool, hot tubs, gym, playground, beach) in minutes. One of the few Ambrosia plans with an open, airy, true cottage feel.

Our cottage is stocked with all the little things so you can pack less and have an easier stay. A home away from home.

The complex has everything you need for a perfect vacation. Spend the days soaking up sun on the private sandy beach complete with volleyball courts and a small playground. Take a stroll on the paths in the complex or a dip in the heated pool. There’s even a toddler pool for the little ones. At night get cozy by one of the beach fire pits.

Interested in getting out and exploring? The Cottages are minutes away from dozens of local wineries, and popular hiking trails. We are nestled between the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos. Only a fifteen minute drive in either direction to both town centers where you will find local coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores and more.

Property manager

Alicia

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking for 2 vehicles

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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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Osoyoos

Located in Osoyoos, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery and Inniskilin Okanagan Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rattlesnake Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon Amusement Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Shady Park, or check out an event or a game at Area 27 Motorsports Park.

Oliver, BC

What's nearby

Osoyoos Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
Rattlesnake Canyon - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre - 26 min drive - 18.0 km
Nk'Mip Cellars - 26 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Junction 3 Coffee House - ‬19 min drive
‪Osoyoos Golf Club - ‬20 min drive
‪Spirit Beach Cantina - ‬24 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
‪The Sage Pub - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home. located?

Located in Osoyoos, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Osoyoos Lake, Anarchist Protected Area and Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Gyro Beach and Starlite Marina & Beach Shop are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lois F.

26 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Excellent experience with both the

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

We all enjoyed our relaxing holiday and facilities in complex. Got good recommendations for restaurants we were very impressed with one we picked

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

19 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay & excellent location

We had a great stay at sandcastle cottage. The location across from the pool and close to the beach was great for our 5 year old girls. The house had everything we needed and lots of toys and activities for the kids!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Herb T.

10 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation Aug 2024

Beautiful house, well stocked kitchen, host was great, checking to see if we needed any thing, the whole complex is great, however 1 of the 2 hot tubs was closed the entire time, ( not the fault of the host ) overall Great.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailey W.

23 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Far exceeded expectations!

We just returned from an absolutely fantastic stay at Alicia's Sandcastle Cottage and I don't even know where to start to say enough glowing things about this home and experience. We were very familiar with the Cottages community and Osoyoos prior to coming, but had not stayed in this exact home. Suffice to stay, we don't ever want to stay anywhere else! From the moment we arrived, I was blown away by all the details provided, from an incredible and generous welcome package which included coffee, snack and even a bottle of wine! To the incredible collection of toys and games for the kids (we were travelling with two toddlers and a 6 year old) to games and books for adults. Everything was perfect. You truly do not need to pack a thing beyond your clothes. Alicia was an incredible host. She was gracious, communicative, and so kindly reassuring when I was concerned one of the kids had caused a bit of damage to a wall. She provided recommendations, offered to assist with anything at all and her listing was not just "accurate" it was far beyond what we could have hoped to expect! I could go on and on, but to sum up, if you have kids, this is the place to rent, Alicia and her family "get it." If you don't have kids, you will also have an incredible time at Sandcastle Cottage with all that they provide, from inflatables to an exceptional bbq to fun and hilarious "grown-up" games. We plan to rent this cottage again and again and can only hope it's still available when word gets out!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda N.

17 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach/cottage vacation

This was our second time at the Cottages on Osoyoos Lake and first time in this house. Location is great, house is well outfitted and Alicia was incredibly helpful, friendly and had great communication. We had 3 kids ages 5 and under with us, and the extent to which the house was prepped for kids was amazing and saved us a lot of packing space! Only complaints were a couple minor maintenance items - the king bed only had a queen sized duvet, had to do a hardware store run to grease most the doors (they woke kids up from naps!), and a good number of the outdoor games had missing pieces or were broken. Also didn't realize there wasn't an extension cord to plug in the EV and the regular cord couldn't reach with no garage access. Small items we worked around, and didn't bother to raise (I'm sure if we did, Alicia would have addressed them!) Definitely would come back to this rental if we choose the Cottages again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

3 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OK with the kids

Room for everyone to have quiet time and cozy enough to be family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin L.

29 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat stay

This is our second year in a row staying at this property and will not hesitate to return. Property is clean, spacious and very accommodating for family with young children. Communication with the owners was effortless and quick to respond with any inquiries. We enjoyed our stay and will be back next year. Thank you Alicia!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

11 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing family vacation!

This is the best VRBO we’ve stayed at. With 3 young children we really didn’t need to bring anything. There lake house was more than enough space for our families and there was plenty to do for the kids, both inside and outside. The pool is easy to access and the beach right there too! I can’t think of anything to improve on. So happy with this rental, we’ll definitely be back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

4 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Property was top shelf. Homeowner responsiveness was 2nd to none. Gracious and pleasant. Really a feel-good experience in a place that felt like home-away-from-home with a resort like feel.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

2 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, beautiful with everything you need

This is a lovely home and a great space to have family time with the lake and pool but the home itself was great for relaxing or playing board games after a day outside.. Owners were responsive, thoughtful, and reasonable. We had everything we needed and more. Especially happy to have containers to use to pack snacks to the beach and for left overs. Excellent supplies for the beach including a wagon to tote our gear. It’s the little things. Love that it was so clean. Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

7 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Experience

We loved everything about this cottage and holiday! The location is perfect and the cottage was clean and well appointed with everything we needed. Alicia and Cory were wonderful hosts and their recommendations were spot on for our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

1 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and home

This is a great home for 2 families to share, central location close to the pool and the beach, and a well stocked home. Alicia was also very responsive. Hope to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

13 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and perfect location!

Our family had a wonderful vacation at this property! From the beginning of our booking process, Alicia was an efficient and accommodating communicator in answering all our questions to ensure we would have a smooth and enjoyable vacation once we arrived. The home was immaculate and stocked with everything we could possibly require for our time away, including a well equipped kitchen with all the essential pantry items (coffee, tea, sugar, flour, spices, ketchup, mayo, etc.), a linen closet with beach towels and plenty of extra linens, blankets and towels; beach chairs, toys, a wagon, pool floaties, lawn games, etc. Alicia and Corey really thought of everything guests could possibly require during their stay and even welcomed us with a thoughtful tray of goodies and snacks when we arrived. The geothermal heating/cooling system worked efficiently and we were very comfortable throughout our stay. Bedrooms were spacious with plenty of closet space for storage. Any concerns or questions we had during our stay were quickly responded to and handled efficiently, which we truly appreciated! This home is beautifully situated only a minutes walk from the beach and the pool so getting to these destinations was very accessible. Alicia and Corey were amazing hosts who really went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable and we loved being in their home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin L.

29 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Our families stayed at this property recently and had an amazing time. The house is super clean and we'll maintained throughout. Best of all, it was located steps away from the club house and to the beach which the kids all enjoyed. Long story short, our trip was delayed due to various reasons last year but the owners were very accommodating and worked with me to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Communication was prompt and no issues around. Highly recommended. Thanks again Alicia!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Preeti N.

22 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

We stayed at Alicia and her husband’s beautiful cottage a few weeks ago in Osoyoos and the moment we stepped into the cottage we felt like we were at home. Everything was so warm and cozy looking and the cottage was so clean and had everything we needed. Throughout our stay our host checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel really welcomed and special. I would rate this cottage a 10/10 and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to get away on a nice relaxing vacation where you’ll feel at ease and stress free the whole time. I’ll definitely be back really soon and thank you for the wonderful experience!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vince V.

19 Apr, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Weekend at the Cottages

Wonderful accommodations! Excellent communication from the hosts. Well stocked kitchen and everything we needed for our 7month old Grandson included as well. Looking forward to the next opportunity to stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

2 Oct, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late summer getaway

Alicia and Cory provide a lovely,clean property with lots of amenities and aceess to the lake and pool. We were set to rent late August but had to push the time to late September due to wildfires. Alicia was very helpful and accommodating. Unfortunately our weather was a bit cooler and the pool and some other attractions closed while we were there, but we explored local playgrounds with our small children and had plenty of outside time. I would rent here again and recommend them to family and friends.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

20 Sept, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Vacation Spot

Cottage was sparkling clean and well equipped for a young family. The complex had very nice amenities and a beautiful private beachfront. Location is around 10-15 minutes outside of osoyoos however worth the small drive in my opinion. NOTE: stick to the main route suggested in the welcome package(do not take any back highways as google maps suggests). Owners went above and beyond to make sure the cottage was family friendly and that we had a great holiday. If wanting to go boating I highly suggest calling "wakepilot" as they can pick you up right from the docks at the cottages. Thanks again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet W., Vancouver

21 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing fun 2 weeks

This was our first time staying at the Osoyoos Cottages and we really enjoyed it. The house was spotless and well provisioned, especially if you have children. Nice open layout, beautiful beach, close to several golf courses and exceptional winery restaurants. Very scenic area of the Okanagan. Alicia was very responsive and checked in to see how we were doing. Overall, a lovely vacation spot.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Ray M.

10 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Construction noise

Lovely home. New construction 50 feet away starting at 7am and continuing well into the afternoon. Nail guns, saws, drills and power tools. We were unable to sit outside due to the noise. I would not have booked this place but obviously I didn't know because the owner hid this information from us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pretty Things F.

16 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Overall the unit was very clean and well equipped with kids toys and games. The one major issue was the view wasnt great as it over looks three empty lots that have construction going on. This unit also didnt have any shampoo or conditioner so we had to run out and buy some. That was fine, just didn't expect that. We also ran out of paper towels and laundry soap during our 1 week stay. Just keep in mind when booking to bring some extra supplies if you are staying for a week or longer. The Covid policy was great and we appreciated the flexibility. The cottages is a great resort to spend time with the kids and would highly recommend the resort !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

25 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Excellent family destination. This home is very close to the pool and the beach. We spent many hours in the sun room and the backyard. We appreciated the extras this home offered: lots of beach towels, durable wagon, beach mat, condiments & spices in the kitchen and extra bath towels. The owners were excellent to communicate with and we are already looking forward to next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Heidi B.

5 Oct, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Autumn Family Getaway

Very nice, spacious home with really comfy beds - it is a close walk to the lake and pool area.. Alicia was a great communicator and responded immediately to any questions or concerns. Great location for wine tasting, we enjoyed our vacation so much.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

nancy b.

24 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

Lovely, clean and well supplied cottage. Enjoyed sitting out in the screened-in porch with our morning coffee. Great central location for visiting wineries, hiking, biking and visiting family. Relaxing week in the beautiful Southern Okanagan.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master on the main

Upstairs bedroom 1

Upstairs bedroom 2

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master ensuite

Powder room on the main

Upstairs bath

Spaces

About this property

Sandcastle Cottage on Osoyoos Lake - Prime location, family friendly home.

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Osoyoos

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Lois F.

Outstanding

Lois F.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Lovely accommodation

Elizabeth S.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Great stay & excellent location

Amanda F.

8/10 Good

Herb T.

Family vacation Aug 2024

Herb T.

10/10 Excellent

Kailey W.

Far exceeded expectations!

Kailey W.

8/10 Good

Amanda N.

Great beach/cottage vacation

Amanda N.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

OK with the kids

Sharon S.

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin L.

Repeat stay

Kelvin L.

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.