Epic Lake Views | Modern 1BR

The Aqua building stands on Lakeshore Drive in Kelowna's Lower Mission, and this condo sits ten floors up with Okanagan Lake filling the windows. It is a one-bedroom laid out for four, with a queen in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the open living area, which makes it work for couples travelling together or a family with young kids. The balcony has seating for four, and that is where most mornings and most sunsets end up.

Sleep in Comfort

The bedroom has a queen bed with bedside tables, room darkening shades and proper clothing storage. In the living room, the sofa bed folds out for the other two guests. Linens, towels, extra pillows and blankets are all provided, along with hangers, an iron and ironing board. Air conditioning and heating cover both ends of the Okanagan year, and an in-suite washer and dryer means you can pack light for a longer stay.

Gather & Unwind

The kitchen is fully equipped rather than a token setup: refrigerator and freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, electric kettle, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, baking sheet, utensils and wine glasses, plus a kitchen island with seating for two. The living area is open to it, with a smart TV and free WiFi. Step through to the private balcony, and the outdoor seating for four turns dinner into something worth lingering over.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

The building is beside the Cook Road Boat Launch, with Rotary Beach and Gyro Beach a short walk along the waterfront path. Kayaking, paddle boating, sailing, water skiing, tubing and parasailing are all part of a lake summer here, and the cycling and walking paths run in both directions. Manteo at Eldorado Resort, Basil & Mint, OEB Breakfast, Creekside Pub and Bright Jenny Coffee are all nearby, and CedarCreek Estate Winery, Summerhill Pyramid Winery and Tantalus Vineyards are a short drive. Golf, hiking and mountain biking round out the list.

Thoughtful Touches

Residents' amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, outdoor fire tables, communal BBQs, a well-appointed resident lounge and a fully equipped fitness centre with high-end equipment. One secure underground parking stall comes with the suite, and the Lower Mission location means a car is genuinely optional, with transit along Lakeshore Drive and beaches, cafes and shops within walking distance. Sierra Vacation Rentals stocks the suite with toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, coffee, tea, filters, sugar, cooking oil, salt and pepper, foil, wrap, garbage bags, dish soap and laundry detergent.

Pull a chair onto the balcony ten floors above the lake and let the evening go long.