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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 856 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Swansea Point, BC
  • Mara Provincial Park
    5 min drive
  • Sicamous Centennial Park
    8 min drive
  • Sicamous Recreation Centre
    9 min drive
  • Salmon Arm, BC (YSN)
    31 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeps 5, Walking Distance to the Beach, Panoramic Lake Views

Welcome to the Upper Bear's Den!
Perched on the hillside in Swansea Point, Mara Lake, this property is the perfect place for guests to sit and relax and enjoy the scenic views of Mara Lake. Only 6 miles from Sicamous, guests are close to a host of amenities; including restaurants, bars, groceries, shops and more!

The Inside Scope
The second level is the heart of this home with a spacious, open living space and kitchen. It's greatest feature is the wall of windows and french doors onto the deck that offer panoramic views of the lake.

The kitchen is fully equipped with the essentials required to cook any meal. The dinning space include high kitchen table and sit up bar for 6 and additional low dinning table with 4 leather chairs.
Two bedrooms are located off the kitchen area with queen beds.

The Lower level has a suite that may be rented out to other guests during your stay.

Parking
There is plenty of parking for multi-vehicles and boat.
This property is located in a private gated community. Guests are provided an access key code for gate entry.

About the Community
This home is located in the quiet community of Swansea Point, Mara Lake; within the world famous Shuswap region.
Discover the 7 public beach access points through out Swansea Point; each have something different to offer its visitors.
Have a boat? No problem! This property is just a short drive to the boat launch in Swansea Point.

Looking for a little more excitement? We are located in the heart of world renowned snow mobile and hiking trails. Sicamous was rated #1 sled destination in 2016.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Hyde Mountain Golf Course. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Mara Provincial Park and 8 minutes from Sicamous Centennial Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Danielle D'Amour

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Sledging nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Walking Distance to the Beach Panoramic Lake Views
Walking Distance to the Beach Panoramic Lake Views Buoy
Walking Distance to the Beach Panoramic Lake Views Boat Buoy

Sleeps 5, Walking Distance to the Beach, Panoramic Lake Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Was a great stay !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location !!
Danielle was super responsive to us and really thoughtful about checking in with us during crazy wildfires nearby! Would definitely stay here again to enjoy the proximity to the lake and beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay with a beautiful view
Beautiful little place , the deck overlooking the lake was a really nice touch to have. Property manager was awesome , we had one hiccup during arrival and she quickly made it right along with a little treat for compensation. She was a pleasure to work with and we would certainly stay with this company again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alishia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed!
The house was bright, organized and had everything we needed. Close to town, a nice park for the kids to play at and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property and Beautiful View!
We enjoyed our stay at the Bear’s Den! It is a well appointed property with a beautiful view of the lake. Danielle was super helpful, answered all of our questions and got us set up with a buoy for our boat. The only downside is that the property is right next to the highway so it’s quite noisy when you’re sitting out on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope you enjoy great views
Amazing view and Danielle made it very easy to communicate any questions. There is stairs to reach this amazing suite that I don’t recall in description, my husband has a bad knee so had to choose wisely when to leave. But the view!!! WOW
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great long weekend in Swansea!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake stay
Comfortable beautiful view the Hwy noise can be loud at times but the view makes up for it the owners are informative and responsive we spent 3 weeks there with no problems
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Excellent Long Weekend
Second time renting was just as good as the first. Suited our group perfectly! Nice to have the storage space on the main level.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a really enjoyable fantastic holiday. Everything was absolutely perfect and we love the house.
Absolutely love dancing this property will do it again in a moments notice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mara lake escape
Great spot on a beautiful lake. Property owner was fabulous highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Everything was very clean and looked amazing. I would say that there were some unforeseen things that happened but our host was extremely responsive. No issues, just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfy
The place was cute and comfy. We very much enjoyed it. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Victor K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place!
The house was amazing, beautiful bath rooms, Awesome deck space on both levels with a view of the lake. Nice backyard for the kids . Nice driveway for two Big pickups and a boat .

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accommodation
We spent most of our weekend on the lake, but this property was a perfect accommodation for us to relax at the end of the day during our trip. Very clean and comfortable with lots of extra space and parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, patio for the win!
Danielle was terrific to deal with and the place was exactly what we were looking for. Clean, cool, spacious and relaxing. The patio is huge and has a great view. A short walk to the water and complimentary moorage was a big sell. Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020