PLEASE NOTE:
As we host weddings and retreats and have guests enjoying their quiet stay, as well as three small kids that roam free range along with our chickens and goats, we do not allow people to come and view the property, cabins, and beach. If you want to see what we are all about, we welcome you to book a cabin stay and see what it does for your soul!
Is there a minimum night stay?
Low season we allow two nights rentals. High season we require a minimum of three nights stay. Occasionally we allow one or two nights stay if a date is available between two reservations. You can check availability under our Reserve header, if you see a gap between a booking please email us at hello@whitelakecabins.com.
When is low season vs high season?
Low season is October 1 - April 30 excluding holidays (two night min stay)
High season is May 1 - Sept 30 + holidays (three night min stay)
Holidays: Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter Long Weekend, Thanksgiving Long Weekend, Spring Break (three night min stay)
The hot tub operates October 1 - April 30. Extra charges apply for use of hot tub during high season, upon request. Cost is $50 extra per night and must be the total number of dates booked.
Hot tub operation during the summer months is by request at an additional fee, during heatwaves the hot tubs are not on.
We may be able to accommodate shorter stays, please see above.
Do you allow group bookings?
We do not allow multiple cabin bookings to one family or group, this includes birthdays, anniversaries, stagettes, reunions, etc.
As we host Wellness Retreats and Intimate Weddings, we limit our group bookings to these organized events.
We do not allow any unregistered guests on the property. Use of cabins and property amenities including the beach is exclusively for the use of our cabins guests. This is to ensure all of our guests can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful retreat here at White Lake Cabins. If you want to visit with friends or family in the area, please plan to meet elsewhere.
No, we only have the four cabins available to our guests.
Do you have RV or tent sites?
Check in is 4pm, check out is 10am.
Early check in/check out times may be available at an additional charge of $25. Please contact us for availability.
What are the check in/out times?
As we live on the property, we are most likely always here and will either greet you upon arrival or have the cabin unlocked for you in the event we are not around when you arrive.
How do we get access to the cabins?
The booking fee will be fully refunded if guest cancels 60 days prior to booking date. 50% refunded if cancelled 30 days prior to the Check-in Date. No refund if cancelled after the 30 days prior to booked date unless cabin is able to get booked. Due to the constant changes during covid, the cancellation policy is constantly updated on Airbnb, our primary booking engine. If there is any discrepancy, airbnb’s policy will take precedence over the websites policy.
What is the cancellation policy?
None of the cabins are lakefront, however, they are less than a minutes walk to the private beach, all on private property. Safe for kids as there are no roads to cross.
Are the cabins lakefront?
Unfortunately, our cabins and property are not pet friendly as we have a small farm with free range chickens and goats roaming around, as well as horses. We would be happy to recommend a dog kennel that is 10 minutes away from the cabins. We highly recommend it as we use their services when we travel and cannot bring our dog!
Are the cabins pet friendly?
We do not have wifi, we encourage you to unplug and reconnect here at the lake. We have stocked each cabin with plenty of boardgames, DVD’s, magazines, and books. We also have badminton rackets and bocce ball sets for you to use during your stay!
Cell phone reception can be hit or miss.
We do not have cable or satellite TV but have over 100 DVD's for your use during your stay.
Is there Wifi? Cell phone reception? Cable TV?
All cabins feature a stand up shower.
Bathtubs or stand up showers?
Yes, there are no stairs required to access the cabins. The path to the cabins is all gravel rock, we use our chariot stroller with ease on the paths. However, access to the private beach has a steady incline and may be a bit challenging for people with limited mobility. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this, we are happy to help!
Are the cabins wheelchair accessible?
Our two bedroom cabins, ‘Paddle Inn’ and ‘Float Inn’ have a private hot tub. During high season May 1 - September 30, the hot tub is by request only and additional fees apply.
The studio cabins do not have access to the hot tubs.
Are there hot tubs?
Yes, each cabin has their own private fire pit. Please note: summers in the Shuswap have a high chance of fire bans as it gets very dry in the hot summer months. There is a zero tolerance or any open fires, any open flame is banned, this includes tiki torches with citronella scent for bug repelling. We recommend our guests bring propane fire pits as they are peritted during fire bans.
Are there fire pits?
Yes, our kiddos manage this side of the business :) They have bins for a minimum donation of $10 each, approximately 8-10 split pieces of wood. Each includes kindling, matches, and paper.
You are welcome to bring your own firewood. If you do bring your own, please make sure it is all pre cut as we do not appreciate wood chips on the landscaped gravel as well as the possibility of the aggregate patio floors to chip.
Do you sell firewood?
Our cabins come fully furnished. The only thing you need to bring is food, seasonings and oils used for cooking, aluminum foil, saran wrap, ice, beverages, clothes, personal hygiene items, and beach towels. We provide filters for our drip coffee makers but you will need to bring your own coffee, creamers, and sweeteners of choice. We have some complimentary teas in each cabin. We provide fully furnished kitchens, including cooking utensils, pots, pans, blender, toaster, slow cooker, plates, glasses, dishtowels, dish detergent, linens, bath towels. We do not provide beach towels and ask that you bring your own. There will be a $25 charge if guests use the bath towels on the beach. We supply the gas for the outdoor bbq’s. Although the cabins are toasty warm in the winter, we recommend you bring your favourite slippers or wooly socks as the floors can be a bit cool.
What do we need to bring?
As soon as you check in, your retreat starts now! Our quiet hours are between 9am - 8am. Regardless of quiet times, we ask all of our guests to keep voice levels low when they are outside. This is to ensure that our neighbours and other cabin guests can enjoy the peacefulness of lake life. Noise travels very quickly at the lake and we ask that this rule is respected.
Are there quiet hours?
Do you have boat rentals?
Yes, we offer guided tours around White Lake on a 12 person Sunchaser pontoon boat for rent with a 75HP engine.
Rental includes a captain, insurance, and lifejackets.
Additional services available: tubing, water skiing, wakeboarding.
Please inquire about rental fees.
For the safety of our children and guests children, we do not allow mooring on the dock during the day.
Anchoring in the lake is free of charge and you must provide your own anchor.
Rentals are exclusive to our guests that are registered in the cabins.
Do you rent water toys?
Yes, we have two paddle boards, a 2-person canoe, and two kayaks for rent. Lifejackets included.
Rental Price: $20 per person, per day. Children 3 and under are free with a paying adult.
Rentals are exclusive to our guests that are registered in the cabins.
No, we do not have any fishing gear including ice fishing gear for rent. Yes, we have two adult sized pairs of snowshoes. Cost of rental is $10 each. You choose an am or pm rental.
Do you rent fishing gear, snowshoes?
As we welcome individual cabin bookings, we limit our group bookings to instructor lead private retreats and intimate weddings hosted by White Lake Weddings. We do not allow multiple cabin bookings to groups and/or families.
Do you allow group bookings?
White Lake is located 8km off the Trans Canada Highway. 28km west of Salmon Arm, BC.
1 hour from Kamloops
1.5 hours from Kelowna
4.5 hours from Vancouver
5.5 hours from Calgary
6.5 hours from Seattle
Where is White Lake?
The nearest grocery store called Blind Bay Village Grocer is 10 mins away. They conveniently have a gas station, great produce and meat sections, as well as any essentials you may have forgotten, toothpaste, sunglasses, etc. They also have a liquor store right inside the store. Treat yourself to the icecream cones, you won’t regret it..be careful their portions are generous!
Two minutes from the grocery store is a restaurant called Finz. They have a great menu and its located on the marina overlooking the Shuswap lake. The restaurant is closed during the winter months.
Are there grocery stores and restaurants near by?
Once you get tired of the beach :) there are a few hiking trails close by. White Lake Lookout, approximately 2km one way. A short, steep trail to a lookout with wonderful views of White Lake, Little White Lake, and the Tappen Valley and towards Mt Ida in Salmon Arm.
There are many wineries around the Shuswap area, closest one is called Sunnybrae Winery. It is located about 15 minutes from the cabins. We would be more than happy to help arrange a wine tour for you as there are many local tour companies that we can recommend. Wineries are by appointment only during the low season so plan accordingly.
There are many farmers markets around the area on weekends. They have many local artisan food and gifts to choose from. Check out our things to do page for more info.