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Vernon • BCHouse
The Basecamp | Ski-In/Out | Fireplace & Family Fun
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 6
$118 / nightBook direct in Vernon, BC
Vacation Rentals in Vernon, BC: Book Direct with the Host
Yes, you can book Vernon vacation rentals directly with the owners. Vernon anchors the North Okanagan, set among three lakes with beaches, ranch country, and the ski runs of SilverStar close by, and every stay listed on StayCanadian links straight to the host's own booking site. Browse verified lakeside condos, family homes, and mountain-view suites below, and reserve with a local owner instead of a third-party platform.
- Province
- British Columbia
- Region
- North Okanagan
- Nearest airport
- Kelowna International (YLW), about 45 minutes south
- Nearby skiing
- SilverStar Mountain Resort, about 30 minutes northeast
- Best for
- Lake beaches, golf, cycling, and winter skiing nearby
- Best season
- Summer for lakes; winter for SilverStar
Verified stays in Vernon
Each stay links straight to the host's own booking site — no platform booking fees.
Where you'll stay
0 mapped staysMarker locations are approximate. Hosts share the exact address after booking.
Why book direct
Booking direct in Vernon
Booking direct in Vernon means dealing with the owner, not a reseller. You can confirm the details that shape a lake or ski trip before you arrive: how close you are to a beach or the mountain, whether there is a pool, and where to park. StayCanadian does not add platform booking fees or stand between you and the host; we verify Canadian hosts and send you to their own website. Booking direct keeps more of your trip supporting a local host.
About Vernon
Vernon sits at the north end of the Okanagan among three lakes: the vivid blue-green Kalamalka Lake to the south, Okanagan Lake to the west, and Swan Lake to the north. Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park protects a stretch of the famous turquoise shoreline, while Ellison Provincial Park on Okanagan Lake is known for its coves and the province's first freshwater dive park. The city spreads into ranch and orchard country, with the resort community of Predator Ridge and nearby golf and vineyard areas. SilverStar Mountain Resort rises about 20 kilometres to the northeast. Downtown Vernon and its outlying neighbourhoods make a central base for the North Okanagan, and many rentals sit near a lake or the road up to the mountain.
Things to do
In summer, swim and paddle on Kalamalka Lake, whose mix of depths gives it striking turquoise colours, or explore the coves and dive park at Ellison Provincial Park on Okanagan Lake. The area is a golf and cycling destination, with rail trails and the resort courses at Predator Ridge, and wineries and farm stands dot the valley. In winter, SilverStar Mountain Resort, about half an hour away, offers downhill and one of the largest cross-country networks in the province. Hikers explore the grasslands and ridges around the lakes, and beaches and boat launches ring the shoreline through the warm months.
Best season: Summer (June to September) for lake days, beaches, and cycling; winter (December to March) for skiing at nearby SilverStar. Spring and fall are mild and quieter.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book these Vernon rentals directly with the owner?
Yes. Every Vernon listing on StayCanadian links to the host's own booking website, so you reserve straight with the local owner rather than through a third-party booking platform.
What is the nearest airport to Vernon?
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the closest with full service, about 45 minutes south. Vernon also has a small regional airport used mainly for general aviation.
Why is Kalamalka Lake so colourful?
Kalamalka Lake is known as the 'lake of many colours' because dissolved minerals and varying depths scatter light into vivid bands of turquoise and blue, especially in summer. Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is a popular place to see it.
Can I ski near Vernon?
Yes. SilverStar Mountain Resort is about half an hour northeast of the city, offering downhill terrain and an extensive cross-country network, which makes Vernon a practical winter base.
What is there to do in Vernon in summer?
Popular options include swimming and boating on Kalamalka and Okanagan lakes, the beaches and dive park at Ellison Provincial Park, golf at Predator Ridge and other courses, cycling on local rail trails, and touring nearby wineries.
Is Vernon a good base for the North Okanagan?
Yes. It is the largest centre in the North Okanagan, central for the lakes, SilverStar, and the ranch and wine country, with easy drives south toward Kelowna.
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Last updated July 14, 2026