Embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living. Escape to our villa in the vineyards

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 225 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

West Kelowna, BC

Willow Beach5 min drive
Quails' Gate Estate Winery9 min drive
Mission Hill Family Estate10 min drive
Kelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.)45 min drive

I booked this work stay as something different from the usual hotel and wasn't totally sure how different it would be. I...

Danielle V.

Mar 15, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living. Escape to our French countryside inspired villa in West Kelowna and be surrounded by sprawling vineyards and orchards. Truly indulge in every Okanagan experience, and be inspired by the endless natural beauty surrounding you.

Our one bedroom fully furnished private guest suite offers the best location on the Westbank wine trail and is walking or biking distance to three wineries as well as Paynter's Fruit Market Licence Number #9323

Property manager

Lyndsay Touchings

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number Licence Number #9323

About the area

West Kelowna

This villa is located in Westbank, a neighbourhood in West Kelowna, and is in the mountains and on a lake. Off the Grid Organic Winery and Kalala Organic Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Planet Lazer and H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre. Arlo's Honey Farm and Scandia Golf & Games are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

West Kelowna, BC

What's nearby

Two Eagles Golf Course - 5 min drive
Willow Beach - 5 min drive
Quails' Gate Estate Winery - 9 min drive
Okanagan Lake - 10 min drive
Mission Hill Family Estate - 10 min drive

Getting around

Kelowna, BC (YLW-Kelowna Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
West Kelowna Yacht Club - 6 min drive
Truck 59 Cider House - 4 min drive
Whiski-Jack's Pub - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living. Escape to our villa in the vineyards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living. Escape to our villa in the vineyards?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living. Escape to our villa in the vineyards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living. Escape to our villa in the vineyards located?

Located in Westbank, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Off the Grid Organic Winery, Kalala Organic Estate Winery and Westbank Centre Park. Gellatly Dog Beach and Gellatly Heritage Regional Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

15 Mar 2024

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

Quiet Sanctuary

I booked this work stay as something different from the usual hotel and wasn't totally sure how different it would be. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I appreciated the quietness. No noisy neighbours, loud AC unit, talking in the halls, no cleaning lady knocking on your door. It was incredibly peaceful & comfortable. It felt like a vacation even though I was still working. The host was incredibly sweet & provided a book of recommendations, but I never ran into her or felt like she was in my space. I highly recommend this stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice K., Canada

31 Aug 2022

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

As lovely as expected!

We stayed here for 3 days and had a great time! The property is exactly as pictured - charming, a good size for 2 adults and enough room for 3 suitcases while still being able to move around. The shower is large with good water pressure and the wifi was strong. We were grateful for the extra towels and shampoo provided as we spent a fair amount of time at the beach! The location is close to Paynter’s Fruit Market, which is a great place to grab a coffee and fruit in the morning before heading out to all the many wineries in West Kelowna. It’s also only a 25 minute drive to downtown Kelowna. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

10 June 2022

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

Perfect weekend getaway and the best hosts!

Lyndsay & Andrew were perfect hosts and their property is stunning. I felt so at home and they've thought of everything and had wonderful personal touches to the space that had me feeling so welcomed. The bed is super comfy and the rain head shower amazing, it was so nice to have a luxurious feeling shower and cozy bed to fall into after a day of wine tastings and sight seeing. It's super easy to hop onto the highway from their place to get to Summerland/Penticton fast and had amenities like grocery and restaurants nearby. When you're on their property you feel super secluded as the view from the front door is a peach grove, and down their driveway is Off The Grid Winery which also serves pizza (!!!) — so it was the best of both worlds: feeling like I had escaped to the secluded countryside for peace and quiet while also having everything I would need for my stay within a 5-8 minute drive. I will definitely be back! Thank you again to my amazing hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lyndsay Touchings

Raised in Alberta, I spent most of my summers vacationing in the Okanagan Valley which quickly became to feel like my second home. There is nowhere else in Canada quite like the Okanagan, from the picturesque vineyard and orchard covered hills to the crystal blue lake waters, it is true bliss and my ultimate "someday" goal.

In the early Autumn of 2020 I took Andrew to Kelowna for our very first vacation together and he instantly fell in love with the beautiful landscape and charming lifestyle just like I did all those years ago. Knowing it was my dream to live there one day he said "why not now?" and the rest as they say is history.

We are now living our dream, slowly renovating our forever home nestled between a peach orchard and several vineyards, and sharing it with amazing couples like you who love the Okanagan Valley as much as we do!

Welcome to Villa à vie lente.
We hope you embrace the art of "vie lente" slow living, truly indulge in every Okanagan experience and are inspired by the endless natural beauty surrounding you.

Sincerely
Lyndsay & Andrew

Why they chose this property

The fast pace of our everyday life seems to spur the average person today. With a belief in society that the busier you are the better chances you have at being successful-
the pace can be overwhelming. Working hard at your job, your dreams and your goals is a good thing, of course. It brings fulfilment, purpose and happiness and brings dreams to fruition. It gets tricky though, when trying to keep up with the hustle culture of today without making room for adequate rest. That frenzied stop until you drop pace is leaving many people in a constant state of stress.

Slow living is a French lifestyle designed to help us live life at a slower pace with a deeper purpose. A lifestyle focused on living in the moment that ultimately aims to help us create a more meaningful routine that we will thrive in.

A slower way of life may sound so simple and, well... slow, at first, but it can actually bring much more to our lives. It encourages us to start putting in effort to seize and embrace the moment, enjoy some quiet and reflective time and to prioritize ourselves and be more present each day.

Welcome to Villa à vie lente, the slow living villa.

What makes this property unique

The villa was designed in a French country style for a romantic and luxurious escape for two. Your experience starts the moment you check in when you're welcomed with a curated basket of local delectables.

We are located beside Off the Grid winery and are walking or biking distance from Ciao Bella Winery and Kalala Winery. Paynter's Fruit Market is just down the road. We offer unique cruiser bike rentals if you would like to visit any of theses wonderful places. They are equipped with baskets to carry any goodies you pick up on your adventures.

A great way to document your vacation here in the Okanagan is a photo session. And the photos will bring you back to how you felt in this moment forever! Lyndsay at Minted Photography offers a special rate for all Villa guests!
For more information, or to book contact her through www.Minted-Photography.com