Conveniently Located Just Minutes to the Lake and Downtown

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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Osoyoos, BC

Osoyoos Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Rattlesnake Canyon
‪5 min drive‬
Nk'Mip Cellars
‪9 min drive‬
Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Newly updated family home. Ideal for families looking for a property that is family and Pet friendly, clean and comfortable. Bright kitchen seats 4 with newer appliances. Dining area seats 6 off comfortable living room. Bedrooms are 2 up and 1 large bedroom down. Master up has queen size bed with lots of storage space, second bedroom has queen bed , lower bedroom 2 double beds. Main bath is 4 piece, second bath down with large shower. Laundry room with full size washer-dryer and plenty of counter space for folding area. Home will accommodate 8 guests. Lower patio area with seating and Barbecue overlooking large fenced yard, perfect for family outdoor games. Nicely treed yard with fruit trees and garden area. Huge covered deck off dining room with plenty of seating for family gatherings. Pet friendly home with fenced back yard. Property is close to all downtown amenities. Ample parking.

Property manager

Josi Knodel

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Available: Playpen, Booster seat, Baby gate

Events

No events allowed

No large parties or events permitted.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

With authorization from owner & signed Agreement.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside Only

Review Welcome Binder at property for Check-in and Check-out procedures, also Rental Agreement for all house rules and responsibilities.

No vehicle parking in garage, only used for storage. Please be kind to all visiting & residing animals within & neighboring properties.

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No large parties or events permitted.

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

Property Registration Number principle residence Exempt

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Osoyoos

Located in Osoyoos, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Osoyoos Desert Centre and sẃiẃs Provincial Park, while Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives and Tumbleweed Co are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Rattlesnake Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon Amusement Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.

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Osoyoos, BC

What's nearby

Osoyoos Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Rattlesnake Canyon - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Osoyoos Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
Nk'Mip Cellars - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Junction 3 Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
‪Osoyoos Golf Club - ‬4 min drive
‪Spirit Beach Cantina - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪The Sage Pub - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Conveniently Located Just Minutes to the Lake and Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Conveniently Located Just Minutes to the Lake and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Conveniently Located Just Minutes to the Lake and Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Conveniently Located Just Minutes to the Lake and Downtown located?

This family-friendly Osoyoos holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of British Columbia Visitor Centre at Osoyoos, Town Square / Farmers' Market and Osoyoos Art Gallery. Gyro Beach and Legion Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

silva p.

Aug 4, 2024

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

excellent vacation

Our family enjoyed Casa Kocen for the eighth time! We had a wonderful holiday - swimming in the lake, bbq-ing with extended family and taking in many Osoyoos attractions. Will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVIS K.

Jul 26, 2024

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

Always great

We have stayed here many times. It is a nice family house where we feel at home. New BBQ is deluxe, old BBQ was fine too. Josi is a good hostess too.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Aug 18, 2024

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

Great Spot

Josi's place is exactly as advertised. Very nice, warm and cozy home with lots of space, great back yard and deck, and well stocked with all the essentials. You can't go wrong staying here. We are four retired golfers and we will be back. It was great value. Thank you for your hospitality Josi.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

Jul 7, 2024

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

Fantastic Family Place

This property is all it is advertised and more. The best equipped property we have ever stayed in. This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and we would highly recommend it. Even the family dog enjoyed the property. The host is very responsive. The location is walkable for most essentials except the beach but you could easily enjoy your stay without going to the lake.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Sep 27, 2023

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

Quaint, quiet and comfortable

Home away from home

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

silva p.

Jul 19, 2023

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

very comfortable

We enjoyed our 7th stay at this vacation home. Happy to come back every time!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Jun 26, 2023

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

Mini vaca

Very relaxing - easy access to everything. Loved sitting on the back veranda & looking at the views.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Surrey, Canada

Aug 14, 2023

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

wonderful place, great host!

This was our second stay at the house and we absolutely love it. The house is very comfortable, spacious, and extremely well stocked. This feels like home, not a rental, which is pretty rare nowadays! The property is beautiful and the location is great. Josi has always been a pleasure to deal with, we look forward to staying again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVIS K.

Aug 2, 2023

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

Always good

Always very enjoyable Thank you

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda H.

Jul 17, 2024

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

Convenient and Comfy

Property is true to description, does not disappoint. Host is most responsive an made everything as easy as possible. Did a wine tour with another couple during a very hot streak weather-wise. So nice to return to a homey, cool and inviting house. Favorites were the back yard patio in the mornings and breezy upper deck in the evenings. Property is wonderfully landscapes and fresh garden options are for the taking. Missed out on the fruits of the cherry tree but there were so many fruit stands close by, it didn't matter. Besides my husband and I, the other couple was just as comfortable and appreciative. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan G.

Aug 15, 2023

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

all the little things - and more!

Love this character home. Every detail taken care of; all the little details you'd every want in a vacation property are there - plus things you didn't even know you wanted! - all conveniently situated and well thought out. Nothing like having your coffee on the deck overlooking the beautiful green yard in the morning. Perfect family getaway home located centrally. 2nd time we've stayed there and we'll likely book again. Very responsive property manager is also much appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Sep 18, 2023

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

Everything You Need….And More

Loved our stay here. We had amazing communication with Josi before, during and at the end of our stay. She’s so great to deal with. Suuuuper organized with instructions that are so easy to follow. The home is spacious and accommodated our family of 5 with no issues. The yard is immaculate. You truly need nothing more than food and clothes as everything is available. Very close to shopping and downtown. The welcome platter was such a lovely surprise after a long travel day. Highly recommend this VRBO experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Jul 9, 2023

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

Family Vacay 2023

Casa Kocen is a dream to stay in. We have stayed here twice, and always feel like it is home. Every amenity that you think you need, they have. All you need is your clothes and food.. that's it!! The air conditioning is a much needed and loved feature, the outside deck is always well used, and the back yard is absolutely breathtaking (hot in the afternoon, but morning and evening are wonderful). Josi is wonderful to deal with, always accommodating! We will be back :)

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheri c.

Sep 10, 2023

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

A little piece of heaven

The location of this beautiful property couldn't have been better. Food and gas one minute away. Downtown with shopping, casual dining and pubs to the left and sightseeig to the right. There are several spaces in the home and on the property that accommodate up to 8 people (or more) whether eating, playing games or just relaxing. Always someplace where solitude could be found. Kittens were a great touch of whimsy and fun. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to a wonderful host for letting us enjoy ourselves in such a beautiful setting. We sure hope to make it back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Feb 24, 2024

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

Nice house with great fenced backyard for our dog.

We spent about 2 month this winter, as snowbirds. Jan and Feb. Spouse was WFH, using the desk in basement and the 500Mbps Telus fiber, all worked well. Our dog Kaos loved the large (about 70 x 90') fenced backyard. House is a nice walk to beach. There's a BuyLow, Source, Lordco, Blue Barn pet store within 2 blocks, plus many more options. The Home Hardware store is a few blocks and has nearly everthing, but groceries. Josi, the host, is excellent. We were first time VRBOs and she was very chill and very helpful with newb questions. We picked this location as it's likely the warmest place in Canada to WFH. Picked this property because of the fenced yard for the dog. All was great.

Stayed 56 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

M Joanne P.

Aug 25, 2023

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

It’s like coming home!

This was our second stay at this property, and it was just as comfortable and convenient this year as last. We were greeted with a lovely welcome by way of a bottle of wine, a selection of cheese, crackers, and grapes. What a wonderful way to begin our stay! Josie provides for every need - there is more than enough bedding, towels, dish wares, and basic cooking and laundry supplies. And there is room to spare! We were four adults, two children, and two dogs, and we never felt crowded. In fact I often had to go looking for one or another of us as people settles in to cozy corners with a book or electronic device and grabbed some quiet time! Although the wildfires did make for smoky skies, we were still able to enjoy the lake, the beach, Rattlesnake Canyon, Nk’Mip, shopping on Main Street, coffees at Jojo’s, and ice creams at Scoopsies. We look forward to our next visit toOsoyoos, and (we hope) another stay with Josie!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Stewart M.

Jan 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Upon checking in we were asked To feed a stray cat with kittens that has been adopted after we paid our deposit. The first night the house smelled Heavily of cigarette smoke and the suggested remedy was smoke masking Spray which was available and which had likely worn off. The remedy was a $400 hepa filter which we purchased. On Christmas Eve the lower floor which I used as my office was flooded due as the water supply to the outside hose has been let on. We contacted the hosts and gladly assisted in mitigating the situation until they could address it. On New Years Day they came with an insurance adjuster and then informed us of their intent to renovate immediately, that it would be noisy and dirty and that we “better find another place to live” this all amid recovering from COVID. We received no apology, no offer of any fiscal recognition of the inconvenience of having to immediately find a four month rental in a competitive market which suited our needs or any relocation expenses. We could not find a property but an excellent property management company came to our assistance. However, we needed to relocate to a community 2 hours away that is more expensive and will not be spending the winter with friends as planned.

Stayed 63 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aneta L.

Sep 27, 2022

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

Loveliest property in Osoyoos

If your looking for a vacation home in Osoyoos, I would highly recommend this property. Spacious, clean, nice location & a beautiful green space for the back yard ( cannot stress how beautiful this yard is) Tons of fruits and veggies in the the yard that the host graciously shares with her guests. The home was stocked with everything you could possibly need & this is so helpful when traveling with small children. I wouldn't second guess booking this property and hope we have the pleasure to re visit Josi's family vacation home. Thanks Josi for a beautiful vacation :)

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V.

Aug 30, 2022

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

Best stay ever

Our stay was beyond amazing. The yard was spectacular with lots of greenery. Fresh veggies and fruit in the garden. Was a relaxing stay away from home but felt the comfort of home. Josi was very responsive with any questions. Highly recommended A+++++++++

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan G.

Aug 22, 2022

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

Heritage made perfect

This place exceeded our expectations. Nostalgic 70’s style with charm and convenience. Wonderful yard and really cool hangout balcony. Little extras offered everywhere and I sware, every time I thought I had forgotten something from home, this place had it. We’ll probably search for this house again next year as it was really quite perfect for our family. Great spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

M Joanne P.

Aug 17, 2022

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

Absolutely everything you, your family, and your pets need!

What a wonderful property! The house is spacious, and the owners have thought of, and provided, absolutely everything you could possibly need. You could come with just your packed suitcase, and have a perfect beach holiday! The large yard is securely fenced - totally kid and pet friendly, with room to play! A delightful surprise was the raised bed garden with lettuce, tomatoes, kale, and Swiss chard. While we were there, one variety of plum was available in abundance. Our party consisted of four adults, two children, and two dogs.everyone agreed that we would book it again. A great big 5 star rating from this satisfied gang!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Aug 6, 2022

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

Three generations getaway

Lovely place to stay. Gracious, responsive host, spacious, clean and comfortable home, well equipped with everything we could possibly need. Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Jul 26, 2022

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

A hidden gem

Josi was terrific to deal with and the property was fantastic. Clean, comfortable and extremely well stocked. The outdoor space is wonderful, lots of attention to detail here! There is ample parking and the location is great too. We enjoyed the stay so much that we booked again for next year! Looking forward to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

silva p.

Jul 20, 2022

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

enjoyable

We had a most enjoyable time at Casa Kocen. Everything that a vacationer would need is at one's fingertips; from the kitchen blender, tons' of dishes, and all the essentials ( like toilet paper and detergent ) to vegetables and fruits growing in the garden.. A place to which we return again and again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVIS K.

Jul 7, 2022

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

Very Nice

This is a very nice property with a very good host. The home & gardens& location work very well for use & we appreciate having a dog friendly place to stay. 5 star.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Josi Knodel

Why they chose this property

This home was owned by our mother Katarina. With the passing of mom in 2011 the home is now owned by her daughters. Great family memories are attached to this home and the family continues to gather here, reminiscing and creating more cherished memories. This was my moms wish, it brought pure joy to her having family and good friends gather here, filling the house with laughter, love and delicious food!
Some updating has been done and more upgrades and enhancements will continue over the next year. There is 1 outdoor cat that resides on our property, she is well cared for and all her needs are provided for by myself.

We are happy to share our family home and feel it is an ideal home for families and pets to enjoy time together and the beauty of the Okanagan. We invite you to our home to Relax and create some Great Memories.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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