Why Choose Naramata Vacation Rentals?

The location of this charming historic village encourages those travelers, who wish to escape from city living,  to search for Naramata vacation rentals.  Nestled among the eastern shores and hills of Okanagan Lake, the village of Naramata is situated in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, just a short scenic drive from Penticton.  Founded in 1907 by John Moore Robinson, as a prime agricultural centre, Naramata will be celebrating its' 100th birthday in 2007. 

In early years Naramata was also known as a cultural centre, and paddlewheel boats regularly stopped at the local wharf carrying passengers coming for concerts, plays, operas and regattas.  Robinson also built the California inspired Hotel Naramata more than 95 years ago.  Today, the hotel, now known as the Naramata Heritage Inn has been refurbished and offers dining, Naramata vacation rentals and spa services.

The Naramata Heritage Museum, has exhibits displaying the early days in Naramata, of interest to history buffs.

There are also many other Naramata vacation rentals to choose from including beach homes, lakeview homes close to wineries, cottages and family rental homes. 

Cottage industries thrive in Naramata and offer art studios, local pottery, a lavender farm, antiques, metal and wood creations, designer clothing to name a few.  Surrounding Naramata are many cottage wineries many offering wine tasting and restaurants with fine food.  The charming village has a community church, a pub, a few shops and several restaurants.  It is also the birthplace of the Naramata Community Choir, founded by Carol McGibney in 1962.  The choir is still active and Carol McGibney is still the director of this unique choral group.

Naramata vacation rentals also include many bed and breakfast establishments for those who love to meet new people and learn more about the area from the locals.