Kelowna's Juicy Tips

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Wow – this year is just flying by! It’s already the May Long Weekend this weekend – the traditional kick-off to Kelowna’s high tourism season. This has prompted me to think about unique accommodations – mainly because lots of us are starting to get friends and relatives planning their summer visits, and sometimes it’s nice to have some good suggestions for those friends who’d like their own space. Or maybe you’ve got a summer wedding coming up, and need a few suggestions for your guests who would enjoy unique accommodation. Well, the good news is that we have a wealth of B&Bs in Kelowna, so all you have to do is find a B&B gem near to your home, and you’re all set. For now, here are some examples of great B&Bs and their areas of specialty…

A B&B in Kelowna on a sunny day

I’m a dog owner, and I know how important it is to find a good B&B that is pet-friendly. In our family, Pet Friendly is right up their with criteria like Roof-over-head, or Comfortable-Bed. Mill Creek Manor is a pet-friendly B&B in Kelowna that is really nicely situated on Ethel St. (walking distance to downtown restaurants, etc.). This B&B is great for special events like weddings. The breakfasts here are a treat as Innkeeper Kris is a registered nurse and tuned into nutritional requirements. Mill Creek Manor can also tailor breakfasts to dietary needs like Celiac, Vegan, Diabetic, or other special requirements.

Our furry friends in Kelowna...

Named for the devastatingly stunning view of the lake that this B&B gets from its east side, A View of the Lake B&B is comfortable and modern, and offers guests an unforgettable dining experience. This is because owner Steve Marsten is a gourmet Chef, and Steve and Chrissy have designed their West Kelowna home and B&B around a food-loving clientele. If you get the chance to book a cooking class with Chef, you should do it – it’s a great experience which is entertaining, delicious, and inspiring. It takes place in his demonstration kitchen (*Warning: will cause kitchen envy) and you really won’t believe how time flies when you’re watching this Maestro at work (and being entertained by his and Chrissy’s witty banter).

Beautiful view of Okanagan Lake

The third B&B I wanted to mention is Bilodeau B&B, which is located on Springfield Rd and backing onto Mission Creek. The unique aspect of this B&B is their spa capability. Besides their great central location, and the fact that you can walk to the Farmers’ Market from this B&B, you can enjoy a range of spa services like a steam in their specialty Aroma Steam, or a massage or reflexology treatment. The other bonus about this B&B: it backs onto Mission Creek, so you have direct access to this fantastic walking trail right from the back door.

There are a number of other fantastic B&Bs in this city, with prices ranging from moderate to high end. Here’s the link to their listings on our Tourism Kelowna website – be sure to check out the ones closest to you as it’s always nice for guests to have their own space while being able to walk back and forth to your place.

Have a great May long weekend!