Kelowna is a wonderful place to live and explore, with its abundance of nature and great amenities like golf and ski hills. So it’s no wonder that tourism is such a big industry here. And of course, that means there’s a lot of variety when it comes to places to stay. You can choose anything from waterfront hotels and resorts to charming bed and breakfasts, rustic cottages and beachy guest suites.
But if you’re looking for a truly unique experience, we’ve got you covered! Here we’ve rounded up some of the best and most unique Air BnB stays we’ve found in and around Kelowna. These are sure to make a memorable getaway whether you’re a year-round resident of Kelowna, staying here on vacation, or just passing through.
The Cabin at Tenpoint Vineyard
Are you tiny-house curious? If so, this is the stay for you. The description reads, “The Cabin at Tenpoint Vineyard is situated in a quiet spot within our garden overlooking Wood & Kalamalka lakes. Wake up and enjoy a coffee on the deck with our horse Chip in the adjacent paddock! The studio cabin sleeps a max of 2 and is 25 mins to Kelowna and 20 mins to Vernon with Lakes, Wineries, Beaches and plenty of activities nearby.” Sounds like the perfect getaway if we ever heard of one!
Barn Life at its Finest
This is a pricey retreat, but just look at it! A charming barn situated in nature on a pond, sure to provide that relaxing country feel. It looks like they also operate as a wedding venue, in case that’s in your future!
Black Box Container Home
This container home is sure to provide a truly unique and memorable experience. Located in Kamloops, it features a river view, contemporary design with scandinavian furnishings, and design by HONOMOBO. This is one you can’t miss!
Luxury Glamping Retreat
If you’ve never heard of “glamping”, let us help you out – it’s glamourous camping! Now that we have that out of the way, this retreat surely delivers on the unique factor with a tent and bohemian furnishings set in nature.
Treehouse Cabin at Hitching Post Resort
This treehouse is described as a log cabin with wooden spiral stairs up to a loft bedroom area. It features a mountain view and outdoor hot tub, as well as some animal friends: a dog, cats, and 4 horses to be exact!
Bird’s Eye View Cabin
This cabin in Summerland describes itself as a “quaint rustic log cabin with amazing lake views, privacy and character”. Our only question is, can we live here forever?
Cozy Character House Downtown
This suite close to downtown Kelowna is in the lower part of a heritage home and features a 50’s Hawaiian-theme. Prepare your Instagram feed to be full of the bright yellow and palm print décor!
The Saltbox Summerland Guest House
This whimiscal guest house in Summerland is fashioned after a New England Saltbox (a building that was used to hold salt in colonial times). The hosts say, “this funky place will not only satisfy your travelling needs by being very clean and comfortable but also will humour you with some of the old artifacts we’ve used for decor!”
The Log House Studio Retreat
This small studio in a log house has its own sauna for the private use of its guests. Unique? Check. Relaxing? Check!
Karma Kottage
This quaint little cottage in Penticton boasts a charming and unique atmosphere with all of the modern amenities. We particularly love the loft-style bedroom with the slanted roof!
The Greenhouse in West Kelowna
This greenhouse in West Kelowna is apparently made with tires and recycled materials – as the host says, don’t expect anything fancy! It does look like a very interesting and unique space where you will be quite literally sleeping among the plants.
Kelowna Beach House
Finally, what better way to spend your time in Kelowna than staying right on the beach? This guest suite is a short 10-minute drive from Kelowna and is just steps to the water. We live here year-round and would still love to spend a weekend in this place!
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