Paradise Rainbow Lodge
Thompson Okanagan, Paradise Lake Vacation Rental
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Hot TubFireplace/StovePet FriendlyLaundryInternetDock Accommodates:Comf. 8 Max 8
Set amid tall pines, this attractive 5-year-old south facing waterfront log cabin enjoys a view of the lake and surrounding areas. The cabin is comfortably furnished in a casual style and provides a very cozy and home-like base from which to enjoy all that this recreational area has to offer, both in summer and in winter. There is approximately 75 feet of shallow, sandy beach area with a private boat dock with a 12 foot aluminum boat and oars. In winter, the area is particularly great for snowmobiling, x-country skiing and ice-skating.Located approximately 40 minutes east of Merritt (or 40 minutes west of Peachland) off the Merritt Okanagan connector of the Coquihalla Highway. The resort itself consists of 10 acres of secluded lakefront property, approximately 24 cabins, and is the only development permitted on the Lake. The resort is a year round family recreational area offering swimming, fishing, mountain biking and hiking in the spring and summer, a base for hunters during the fall and a centre for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and other winter sports during the winter. Paradise Lake is a high elevation lake situated in rolling pine-forested mountains.
The resort is within 10 minutes of Elkhart Lodge. Electricity has been recently brought into the resort. The log cabin has hot and cold running water and is heated primarily by a highly efficient woodburning stove, with secondary heat provided by electric space heaters.Paradise Lake is approx. 1 mile long and 1/2 a mile wide with beautiful clean, clear water. The perimeter of the lake has a sandy shoreline with a gradually sloping bottom, which provides for easy entrance to the lake for boats and a safe place to swim. The lake is an excellent fishing lake for the beginner and average fisherman with abundant rainbow trout ranging in weight up to 1 kg. The lake is fed by natural streams year around which ensures that there is adequate oxygen during the winter and spawning grounds during the spring and summer.
As well, there are a number of other excellent trophy fishing lakes in the area, some having easy access from Paradise Lake and others being inaccessible by vehicle but having good trails leading from the Lake. Ardent canoeists will love exploring Bob Lake, a series of 3 small lakes joined by narrow waterways which are only traverseable with a canoe. Paradise Lake is restricted to boats with 9.9 hp motors to preserve the tranquility of the area and protect the wildlife, which includes loons, osprey, herons and eagles. The area is wonderful in summer but winter as well brings its own special magic to the cottages on Paradise Lake. If you wish to venture from your fireplace, the area is excellent for tobogganing, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling over several miles of beautiful trails, and at night, ice-fish under the stars! Enjoy Christmas in this winter wonderland.
There is a full-time caretaker on the property who will be pleased to answer any questions from our guests and provide assistance as needed. The caretaker and his family live in a log lodge, which has 4 rooms available on a bed and breakfast basis. Should our guests wish to dine (unlicensed) at the lodge, this can be arranged directly with the caretaker. Cellular phone available at the lodge for emergency use.
If you have any questions about this property, please contact us.
Facilities:
4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with tub/shower [the basement bathroom has a real stone tile heated floor], open plan living/dining/kitchen area, full kitchen with full size fridge & stove, colour TV/DVD, wireless high speed internet, satellite, woodburning stove, am/fm radio/CD player, gas barbecue, 4 Adirondack chairs, 3 person log swing, screens on all windows*Renters must supply their own bed linens, blankets, pillows, bath and beach towels.
Sleeping:
Main floor bedroom with queen bed with box spring. Second and third bedrooms upstairs have queen size foam bed each, 8 inch thick, fourth bedroom in basement with queen bed and box spring and built in storage for clothes, etc.Other Amenities:
aluminum rowboat with oars, 2 adult life jackets, games, ping-pong tableIn the Area:
Merritt, Peachland, 45 minutes; Kelowna, 1 hourRates:
July 6 - September 6: $1250/wk (weekly rentals only)September 7 - November 1, January 6 - March 29 & May 11 - July 5:
$1250/wk ($200/nt 3/nt min)
December 21 - January 3, 2009: $1500/wk ($250/nt, 3 night min)
Balance of Year $1000/wk ($165/nt, 3/nt min)
All rates on base on 1-4 persons
Additional people $10/nt per person or $50/wk per person
Sunday to Sunday
Security Deposit:
$250Renters' Comments:
"....We had an absolutley wonderful time at Paradise lake resort. Bob and Marion are delightful people, the accomodations were superb and the location of the resort and the surrounding area make it a very desireable place to be and return again. We would have loved to stay another week!!...."
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