Our family has been vacationing in the Okanagan for ten years. Our children are 5 and 7. We are very particular about where we stay as far as cleanliness and activities for the children are concerned. For several years we stayed at Predator Ridge Golf Course- very clean but too far from amenities and getting a bit run down. Last summer, we thought we'd try Kelowna and stayed at Playa Del Sol and that was a terrible experience!! We then discovered The Strand in Vernon - situated right on Lake Okanagan and just minutes away from downtown,shops and golf courses! These suites are immaculate! Super clean (I am a bit of a germaphobe) with sleek modern furnishings and granite countertops. We rented a lake front (2 level walk-out) and there was more than enough room for us to live comfortably. Had everything we needed - Barbeque, Laundry, Internet, Underground parking.
The staff is attentive, but not in your face. This resort has been under new management for the past year and is in ship shape! And I cannot say enough about the amazing cleaning staff (not one housekeeping complaint from me and that is unusual, ask my husband).
Many of the guests are full time residence so this is a safe, friendly and well kept resort.
There is a dock and boat slips for renters to use and two peddle-boats for the kids! The pool is a nice size with lots of seating (some shaded) and a beautiful view of the lake. This resort is a nice little walk away from Kin Beach and Paddlewheel Park - both are sandy beaches with large playgrounds. The Strand 'beach' is a bit 'pebbley' so we prefer going to the larger beaches if we need to. There is also a roof top putting green which my son LOVES!!! And a courtyard where he learned to ride his bike.
We just booked our next stay for summer 2013! Kids can't wait and neither can we!
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