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Cottage on the River

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A circular stone fire pit surrounded by grass and trees, with a fenced field and mountains in the background.
A wooden deck with a white metal fence, a small garden with red and green foliage, and a wooden structure in the background.
A wood-burning stove with a stone wall backdrop, a wooden chair, and a black rug on a wooden floor.
A single-story house with a grey exterior and a chimney, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located along the river, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 5 guests and features 1 bathroom. It includes 1 bicycle, games, a deck, and a patio. Enjoy water views and nearby activities like swimming, snorkeling, and game walks. Explore attractions such as Rock Creek Provincial Park and Johnstone Creek Provincial Park.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Playground on site
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Rock Creek, BC
  • Place, Rock Creek Provincial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnstone Creek Provincial Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Boundary Creek Provincial Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on the River

Home on the Ranch Guest Cottage is located in the beautiful Kettle Valley on the Kettle River. Surrounded by 20 acres of lawns and fields, a few chickens and cows. Hot dry summers and snowy winters.
You will have a two bedroom one bath home with everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
Full kitchen with fridge, stove, dishwasher and microwave. Tiny wood stove in the kitchen for extra coziness.
Master bedroom looks out onto the river from attached deck. Perfect place for morning coffee.
Second bedroom has a double and a double/twin bunkbed.
Living room has two comfy modern sofas, TV , radio, board games and books. Netflix and WiFi available.
Rent Kayaks or canoe or floats to float down the Kettle River in summer. Quiet and peaceful.
We are hobby farmers who grow our own naturally raised cattle, garden and chickens for eggs. A dozen eggs will be waiting in the fridge for you.
There is a barbeque, firepit and outside table and chairs for relaxing after a full day.
We are 45 minutes away from some of the best wineries. Golf course down the road and ski hill just 30 minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No footwear in house do to fussy h No loud parties. No smoking or drugs allowed on property

Important information

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Property Registration Number no, H362810677
Property # 1565023vb
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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Rock Creek

Located in Rock Creek, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Greenwood Museum and Boundary Museum Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Baldy Mountain Resort and Mount Baldy Ski Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Rock Creek, BC

What's nearby

  • Rock Creek Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Johnstone Creek Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Boundary Creek Provincial Park - 19 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Anarchist Mountain Lookout - 42 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Mount Baldy Ski Area - 50 min drive - 45.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪rock creek trading post - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prospector Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪gold pan cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage on the River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the River located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Rock Creek Provincial Park and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Johnstone Creek Provincial Park. Boundary Creek Provincial Park and Greenwood Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of heaven not far from home . The best cottage to relax, experience serenity, comfort, beauty, and a lovely river to cool off. The cottage provided everything we needed. Thanks Lanny and Debbie for being super hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get away

This stay was amazing the Hosts were amazing the place was amazing the overall experience was amazing we would stay here again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage with everything we needed plus farm fresh eggs! And the chickens wandering about to remind us. Quiet and peaceful, enough room for us all and many birds to watch and listen for. The perfect fit for our group
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

We loved our stay. The cottage was lovely, cozy and well appointed. Debbie and Lanny were great hosts and swimming in the river was so nice. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
It was lovely to meet you all and thank you for leaving the Cottage so tidy! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family enjoyed our stay very much. Very friendly hosts, clean and lots of space! I would recommend to any of my friends and family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a lovely cottage with everything like home .Beautiful view and nice owner provided useful information and happy charts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and serene property. Stargazing was amazing. The cottage had everything we needed and more. Hosts we were gracious to share fresh garden grown produce.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our happy place

Love this rental and location, the cottage is so comfortable and the river is like an old fashioned swimming hole. Debbie and Lanny are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you, Patricia! We loved seeing you again and meeting your daughter this time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation

Very cool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little get away

The Little House is great, Lanny and Debbie were great hosts. The turkeys and chickens entertained the kids, they also loved the water right behind the house. Great little getaway from daily life, just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great area and perfect management

Very idyllic setting by Rock Creek. Quiet, surrounded by nature and short distance to many outdoor activities. The cottage is very tastefully furnished, clean and provide great base for exploring the area. The hosts are friendly, helpful and fast responding to requests. One of our best stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Thank you for the kind review. We hope you make it back here someday as we really enjoyed hosting you! All the best, Debbie and Lanny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Farm setting

Natural beauty of the mountains and river and farmland plus a lovely home and very personable hosts, made for a wonderful rest Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
We really enjoyed having you as guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Our second stay at this lovely home. Very comfortable, well appointed with many fine touches. Debbie and Lanny are first-rate people. Beautiful location. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2024
We love having Adrienne and Gilbert as guests. They leave the Cottage in such great condition! Thanks for coming back and we look forward to your return!! Debbie and Lanny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved seeing the pictures of our family, felt right at home. Thank you Debbie and Lanny.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little bit of heaven

A wonderful retreat away from city life. A time of quiet reflection on a farm and river with wonderful big sky, sights and sounds of animals and fantastic hosts. Accommodations was everything you could need or want for a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
We really enjoyed meeting you, Peter, Trudy and Hergy. You can come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

9 days on the Kettle River.

Lovely spot on the river very quiet. Cottage was immaculate. Enjoyed the deer, birds and apples. We will come back
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene perfect place to stay

Anyone looking for a comfy well appointed place in a serene setting with the nicest hosts imaginable should look no further. Highly recommended. Spent 3 nights here with my 10 year old son and we couldn’t have asked for more. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous River Get Away

Lanny & Debbie Are the most wonderful hosts you will ever Meet There farm cottage on the river is stunning The views are incredible The sunrise while having your first cup of coffee Is priceless We didn’t want to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome hosts and surroundings

We spent four nights at this awesome place. Debbie and Lanny were excellent hosts. Our kids fed the chickens, went tubing on the river and ride their bikes on the Trans Canada Trail behind the property. Very relaxing atmosphere. We'll definitely return in the future. Ana and Ben
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you, Ben and Ana. We loved having you here! The chickens are missing your children! Especially one. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best to you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life on the River

All of us (5 adults) thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cabin by the river. The cabin was well equipped and contained all the necessary amenities that made our stay relaxing and enjoyable. The hosts were friendly and helpful, even offering us farm fresh eggs in the morning. Although there was no ac the cabin remained cool throughout the day and night. This was an excellent getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Above & Beyond

The cottage was fully stocked with everything you need for a week long vacation, or longer really! The owners went above and beyond to help us feel welcome, share about the area and make sure we always had everything we needed! The acerage is absolutely beautiful! So quiet and relaxing. We loved hanging out, and learning about the chickens! The property has access to the river, a fire pit and BBQ. Our family, with 2 teenagers, highly recommends this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A thoroughly wonderful experience

My husband and I spent a week here in early September, and couldn't have wished for a lovelier time. I counted 44 bird species from the back deck, which overlooks the beautiful Kettle River. We swam in the river, played golf at the excellent course nearby, cycled the rail trail across the river, and canoed in Jewel Lake. The cottage is absolutely clean, and utterly charming. Debbie and Lanny are delightful hosts, as are their 7 curious turkeys. We're already planning our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Beautiful cottage right by the river. Fully stocked kitchen with a BBQ right outside. Having a morning coffee on the back deck while watching the river go by, and having an afternoon snack at the front watching the cows graze and the chickens roam was great. Debbie and Lanny are excellent hosts, very friendly and more than happy to share tips on what to see in the area. There were some nice hiking opportunities very nearby, including a great hike up to a viewpoint of the valley, lots of deer to see around there for sure. Definitely would recommend! Not to mention the dozen fresh farm eggs they graciously provided. Delicious! Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2020
Thank you for the kind review! We appreciate that you enjoyed the quiet and what our area has to offer. We look forward to your return in future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Kettle Valley

Debbie and Lanny are fantastic and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable stay. Whether it's their warm hospitality, helpful recommendations, prompt responsiveness, or attention to detail, exceptional, they truly make a difference. We had a wonderful time with Debbie and Lanny, who exceeded our expectations. The cottage was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Overall, this cottage is a hidden gem, offering a delightful blend of comfort, style, and hospitality. It’s a place where you can create cherished memories and truly feel like you’ve found a home away from home. We're looking forward to this great experience again. Jagth, Shobha, Tim, Kit and Rehan 💝
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
We have been fortunate to have great guests over the years but there are always those that stand out. This family are those guests! Warm, fun , open and sharing of their life experiences. Always smiling and quick to laugh. We thank you for finding us and making the VRBO experience a joy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family stay. Nice location of main path. Easy access for day trips. Thanks for hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Nolan and his family. We have the space that a little boy needs to explore! They are welcome back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Pownall

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We live on 40 acres of land. The cottage is on several acres backing onto the Kettle River. It was the family home while growing up in this area. In 2015 we started to renovate and make some changes. We decided to try vacation renting and have enjoyed hosting people from all over the world!
We have a small farm with cattle, hay vegetable garden and a few chickens, a couple of cats, Yorkie and lots of visiting wildlife.

Why they chose this property

We built our home on the neighbouring ten acres. This farm was in the family since the 1940's. Being right on the river has been wonderful for birds, beaver, river otters, eagles, deer, elk and moose. The coyotes can set up quite a howl on some nights. We never know which critter will be visiting but it is always interesting.

What makes this property unique

This is such a pretty area with clean air, drinkable water from the tap, no chemicals or pesticides, river frontage, just good clean living.

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