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Orchard house in BX close to Vernon, on hiking trails, close to skiing.

Orchard house in BX close to Vernon, on hiking trails, close to skiing.

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Hot tub now up and running on patio of spartan house.  Fenced and private.
Kitchen, fully equipped, coffee station, island prep area, recycling cupboard.
Private kitchen
Introducing our new 'coffee shrine'! Locally roasted dark coffee beans.
Living/dining room.  Sliding door to back patio.

Overview of Orchard house in BX close to Vernon, on hiking trails, close to skiing.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Vernon, BC
  • Popular LocationBX Creek & Falls Trail4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVillage Green Shopping Centre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwan Lake9 min drive
  • AirportKelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Orchard house in BX close to Vernon, on hiking trails, close to skiing.

Restored 1940's farmhouse in organic orchard overlooking Vernon. The fields around the house used to be full of Spartan apple trees so we will call it Spartan House ( a small grove of Spartans remain). The house is fully equipped with plenty of space for upto 8 guests. The main floor is open concept with kitchen, dining, living room and entrance area along with a bedroom, bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs has three bedrooms and another full bathroom.

There is a large patio off the dining room with a swimming pool available to guests over the summer months and a hot tub throughout the year. The pool deck is private and fenced with a cedar hedge. The front yard is also enclosed with a fence.
Over the next few years we will continue to expand the orchard by adding a food forest of fruit and nut trees.

We are located on 20 acres in the BX area 7 kms outside of Vernon BC. The Grey Canal trail borders the property extending for 50 kms along the hillsides of the valley and is great for biking, hiking, horseback riding and snow shoeing. BX falls is just a 3km hike along the trail from the house. Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre is 20 minutes drive up the hill and Silver Star Mountain Resort is a few minutes beyond that. Okanagan, Kalamalka, Swan lakes and 3 provincial parks are all near by.

Sean now operates 'Centred Pilates Studio' in the old packing house on the property and a Cidery with restaurant has recently opened about a kilometre down the road.

Property manager

Patrick or Sean Ling-Allen
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Languages

English, French

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Double-glazed windows
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Comprehensive recycling policy
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Event venue option avail. to reserve for a fee.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Contact us with details, there is fee $25/ pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests reserving with a dog or for 30day plus stays contact us to provide details ahead of confirming your reservation.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Event venue option avail. to reserve for a fee.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Vernon

Located in Vernon, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Historic O'Keefe Ranch and Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at BX Creek & Falls Trail and Vernon Golf and Country Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Planet Bee Honey Farm, or check out an event or a game at SunValley Speedway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • BX Creek & Falls Trail - 4 min drive
  • Village Green Shopping Centre - 8 min drive
  • Swan Lake - 9 min drive
  • Polson Park - 10 min drive
  • Planet Bee Honey Farm - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Kelowna Intl. Airport (YLW) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 8 min drive
  • The BX Press - 3 min drive
  • Blenz Coffee - 9 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant country getaway
A excellent family getaway for downhill & xc skiing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great property and the owners were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing as always
This is our third time staying at Patrick’s place and it was great as always! Will be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet countryside
Clean, quiet, peaceful, we again enjoyed our time here. We are return guests, and as always, found the property warm and welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Chrystina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse getaway
Wonderful house. Clean, well stocked with the basics (even provided olive oil and coffee beans!) PLENTY of room. Fireplace was so cozy. It was too cold for pool, but hot tub was amaze. We did picture that we would be in a secluded farmhouse, but it was on a bit of a busy culdesac with a pilates studio. Patrick was informative and friendly. Easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patrick or Sean Ling-Allen

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Sean and I moved to my home town of Vernon, BC from Toronto, Ontario in 2015. My background is environmental management and I'm now the orchardist/farmer. Sean is an artist, pilates instructor with his own studio as well as the family chef and barista. We have 3 young children a dog child and love food, cycling and gardening. The orchard was certified organic in 2020 and incorporates a permacultural approach.
Sean runs 'Centred Pilates Studio' in a former packing house on the property and offers group classes, training workshops and pilates retreats.

Why they chose this property

We connected to this property for the view, proximity to town on a quiet gravel road and opportunity it offers to support our young family. This portion of the farm offers 'flat' land right beside our mature 'hillside' orchard, better for organic practices such as soil building and tilling, as we expand and establish our orchard.

What makes this property unique

The trail system and nearby creek are a beautiful for a stroll, especially at sunset on the trail, or to escape the heat on a hot day by the creek and waterfall. We're next door to an equestrian centre with several friendly senior horses as counsellors. The property is in a quiet country setting with a deadend gravel road yet we're just a few kms from town and central to the lakes and mountains. Private pool at Spartan House open May thru Sept (based on weather) and hot tub open year round.
Sean's studio (Centred Pilates) can provide private or small group classes for upto 5 people if booked ahead of your stay. Pilates retreats can also be arranged in April and November.

Languages:

English, French

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