Sunday, May 17, 2015. Eric and I arrived Saturday, half an…read morehour before check in, but we just couldn't stall at the pub any longer. After a whirlwind trip from Burnaby to Kamloops to Revelstoke to Naramata via the old Westside Road (highly recommended, but that's another story), we were excited to lay down roots for a couple of days in a B&B we found on an Internet search. A slow drive up the winding mountain road towards Chute Lake led us to the closest place to Heaven we have ever been. We were greeted at the door by Maya, her smile welcoming and her eyes aglow. A beautiful welcome! She gave us a tour, explained that we simply had to ask if we needed anything, and encouraging us to take all that is offered in their beautiful home. After being on the road for 7 hours, we had stopped to get supplies for a picnic supper with a stop to Poplar grove for the triple cream Camembert. It went perfectly with the Cottonwood Estate wine chilling in the fridge for us. We enjoyed our meal on our balcony overlooking Okanagan Lake, with views from the mountains through Penticton with Skaha Lake beyond over to Summerland. We stayed in the Garden Suite. A huge canopied king size bed that was perfect - covered in lush sheets, a fireplace that could be ambience or heat, a fridge to keep the wine cold and a deep soaker tub, two wingback chairs and a patio with the most amazing views blew us away when we entered. I met Ben as he was playing with their darling daughter in the garden. He was just as friendly and welcoming as his lovely wife. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the andorondak chairs overlooking the lake and life was good. We woke the next morning and received our breakfast at the requested time. A delicious rolled cheese and spinach omelet, perfectly cooked butcher bacon, a half mango and Pain du Chocoat for me and a croissant for Eric as he has a special diet, coffee and OJ. We headed out to do the wineries, but decided to get in some supplies and sit on the andorondak chairs and watch the lake instead. (we did hit our favorite wineries on way the way back though, as well as Upper Bench for more great cheese (Grey Baby) We enjoyed the afternoon and evening, another picnic supper and some fine Bench wines. We saw quail, mountain goats and a lot of deer poop, but alas, no deer. We wandered the pathways, took a ton of pictures, and found the ONLY place we will stay in Naramata from now on. I can't wait to see what breakfast brings tomorrow. It will be hard to say goodbye, but I will highly recommend this to everyone I know.

From the owner: Sitting in relative isolation, overlooking the orchards and vineyards surrounding the village of…read moreNaramata, BC is Forgotten Hill Bed & Breakfast. Surrounded by elegant Ponderosa Pines, tall grasses, wild yarrow and tumbling mustard, Forgotten Hill is set on a totally private, fenced and gated, 148 acre estate. There are the most amazing, panoramic views of vineyards, lake, mountains and wide open sky. A place where the eagles soar, the crows frolic in the sky and where one can leave one's cares behind. Bring your binoculars. And your electric car - we have charging stations.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights while visiting Naramata and Penticton wineries in the…read moreearly Fall. We were looking for a room on the lower end of the price spectrum and from what we found purely from online research, Y Knot offered great value for the price. The breakfasts prepared by Colin and Gail were delightful! We also enjoyed the big king sized bed in our room (dubbed Kai's Waterfall by our hosts). Although the hot tub and pool were close or down for maintenance when we visited, we were able to take advantage of the wonderful steam room in the basement. One of our must-do's during our visit was to ride the Kettle Valley Railway portion that runs across the hillside above Naramata and Penticton. We explicitly chose Y Knot because they offered us the loan of two bikes and a ride up the hillside to where the KVR bike path begins. If we had walked our bikes up there, it would have been a bad slog. Our bedroom was adjacent to a common area shared with the other guest suite. In the mornings Colin and Gail put out a hot coffee or tea for us before breakfast. There was also a microwave and mini fridge in this common space available for our use. My only suggestion is that it would have been comforting to have access to a kettle and some mugs. I enjoy a bed time cup of tea but wasn't sure if I would over step my hosts hospitality by asking to use theirs so I did without.

This is the most amazing B&B. The hosts, Glenda and Tom, were so welcoming. The Crystal Room, which…read morewe stayed in, was perfect. There is a beautiful pool and hot tub. Both immaculately cared for. Breakfast were continental style, and fresh! We will definitely be going back.

From the owner: With two suites available you are able to arrive through your private entrance to your 450 sq ft…read morewell appointed suite with luxurious bedding and private bathroom. Enjoy your self serve morning goods provided for you at the breakfast bar. There is a large fridge, MW & Keurig coffee/tea machine. You can relax in the spacious shared space with couch, chairs, large TV & desk & reading lamps. Enjoy the view from your suite or salt water pool deck perhaps to then soak in the enclosed hot tub. Dreams B&B is an adult oriented space with not pets allowed.

We live in Calgary and had some friends over from the UK we took them here and stayed 3 nights…read more Ming and WAlter were so friendly the rooms were beautiful as was all the home made food that they made. In the evening when you get back from town you can relax in the hot tub and sit on the private patio with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down on the lake is just beautiful. Best B & B you could wish to visit.

We were upgraded to the Quail's Nest room on the bottom floor, fantastic views, outstanding…read moreservice, without question the best B&B in Summerland. Elaine and Chris were the most gracious of hosts working around our schedule on multiple occasions. Would absolutely go back. Go! Don't forget to try the ice wine at Stoneboat vineyards--TASTY! ~CHEERS!

This past weekend my boyfriend and I headed up to the Naramata Bench to enjoy some wine & celebrate…read morehis birthday. We both had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before but once we looked into OK Whistle Stop we were sold. The experiance was fantastic, Oliver & Kerstin are engaging with their guests that stay at the bed and breakfast. Over all an amazing stay at the OK Whistlestop. Plus the property is beautiful. This trip was so relaxing that I can't wait to get back up there, I have already booked my next stay in September for a girls trip. Thank you! Renee Gomes

From the owner: We have 4 very spacious suites. Each suite has a private bathroom, living room and kitchenette with…read morefridge, coffee maker, kettle and dishes. Also, our guests have a BBQ area and an unheated pool available. Our breakfast includes homemade bread, homemade vegan jam, sausage, cheese, coffee and tea from local vendors. In addition, every morning we surprise our guests with a changing typical German specialty. We are also happy to deal with allergies and food intolerances.

We stayed here for two nights. Gerd and Meggie were excellent hosts and their B&B is a little gem…read more All facilities are top notch and the whole place is maintained with lots of love. Breakfast was excellent. One day, Summerland had a power outage and Gerd actually went to the gas station to get coffee for us. So nice. Meggie also had great tips for things to do in the area for us. If we'd come back to the region, we would definitly stay with them again.

From the owner: Modern home with stylish colours…read more Two tastefully decorated bedrooms and guest living room including a brand new kitchen Guest areas set apart from family living quarters Landscaped garden with patio Spectacular mountain view Quiet, yet close to town Hiking and biking from the doorstep A beautiful sight in Summerland, just across the street, called Giant's Head Park Basketball, board games, chess, kicker table We have lots of information, like flyers, maps and hiking guides available

A cute place to stay with some quirks. This B&B is located in Summerland on switchback road closer…read moreto the lake than the town. The B&B is on a small farm that has some fruit trees, chickens, and sheep. The setting is very pretty and the grounds are large and great for exploring. The B&B has 2 rooms. The first floor room is handicapped accessible and spacious. We stayed in the first floor and a family member stayed on the second floor. We stayed here for 9 days so we feel like we got the full experience. Both rooms have private bathrooms and queen sized beds. The rooms had TVs, AC, wifi, sitting areas, etc.... The room downstairs has a water dispenser and the one upstairs has a fridge. The rooms are updated and feel fresh and new. I have no complaints about the rooms at all. Our daily breakfast was very good and the owners will ask you what you want and can adjust accordingly. They definitely don't skimp and the food is plentiful! We had breakfast on the front porch daily. The husband does hover during breakfast. There's space for two cars (or more) so parking isn't an issue. The area is very quiet as it is a farm. On several days we saw a mother deer and her two babies walking through the fruit trees. 3 stars is A-Ok as Yelp says, but here is my reasoning for not giving a 4 star rating: When we arrived and several other times we were there, the husband wanders around with no shirt. I know it's a farm, but to be greeted in the afternoon by him sitting on the couch with no shirt is odd. Also, we felt as if our rooms were the only area we could easily go without intruding. There was a living room, but it felt like the hosts' space and not welcome to guests. When you go upstairs, you have to walk through the hosts' study/computer area. Also, the Wifi is there, but really difficult to get in the downstairs room. When sitting on the porch (as I didn't feel welcome in the living room), comments were made by the hosts about our phone/internet usage; in a judging way that we were too connected via phones/internet, etc... I've stayed at several other B&Bs in other cities and I've always felt welcome in the common areas. This B&B felt very much like I was renting a room but needed to stay in that space. I would stay here again but it wouldn't be my first choice. My family member who stayed in the other room felt the exact same way. The room itself is great, comfortable, and a good price. It's just a weird experience.

From the owner: Our guest suites have spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding wineries and…read morevineyards. Both suites come with a full kitchenette and BBQ on the patio. We are also just a few steps away from the KVR biking and hiking trail, part of the TransCanada trail network.