Our story
About
Generations of lake holidays on the shores of Vaseaux Lake.
A classic Okanagan lake vacation
Originally opened as the Sundial Motel in the 1960s, our property has welcomed generations of visitors to the shores of Vaseaux Lake. Today, the original building continues to offer eight cabin-style accommodations, each with its own space and character — a little taste of the 1970s, when summer holidays meant lakeside days, family time, and making memories together.
Memory timeline
1960s — Property opens as the Sundial Motel
1970s — Nostalgic lakeside holiday atmosphere
Generations — Families return for simple summer traditions
Today — Eight private units within the historic building
Architectural truth
Eight units, one unforgettable roofline
The property is something more unusual than eight detached cabins: private cabin-style accommodations under one historic roof, surrounded by Eagle's Bluff, McIntyre Bluff, and the heart of Vaseaux Lake.
Between two bluffs
Eagle's Bluff, McIntyre Bluff, and Vaseaux Lake
Ponderosa pines and majestic willow shade frame the property. Bighorn sheep and various bird species may be spotted nearby — wildlife is never guaranteed.
Family-friendly values
- • Simple comforts and outdoor connection
- • Quiet evenings by the water
- • A small, authentic property — not a large resort
- • A community of repeat guests and returning families
Plan your chapter of the story
View cabinsArchitectural truth
The property offers eight private cabin-style accommodations within the historic original building — not eight detached standalone cabins. Each unit has its own space and character while sharing the lakeside setting.
Between two bluffs, in front of the lake
Eagle's Bluff on one side, McIntyre Bluff on the other, and Vaseaux Lake directly ahead — a classic Okanagan summer composition.
Our story
From the Sundial Motel to Vaseaux Lake Waterfront Cabins. Originally opened as the Sundial Motel in the 1960s, our property has welcomed generations of visitors to the shores of Vaseaux Lake, near Oliver in the South Okanagan. Today, the original building continues to offer eight cabin-style accommodations, each with its own space and character — a little taste of the 1970s, when summer holidays meant lakeside days, family time, and making memories together.
The property isn't a collection of detached cabins. It's something more unusual: eight private accommodations under one nostalgic roof, surrounded by Eagle's Bluff on one side, McIntyre Bluff on the other, and directly in front, a perfect view of the heart of Vaseaux Lake — in the relaxed atmosphere of a bright Okanagan summer.
Guests stay in cozy, private cabin-style units within a historic building, but the heart of the experience is outside: patios, BBQs, the lawn, beach, shallow lake, paddleboards for guest use, a floating raft, evening gatherings, and incredible star-filled skies. The property is surrounded by nature — Ponderosa pines, majestic shade-giving willow trees, and opportunities to spot bighorn sheep and various bird species. Minutes away, Oliver's wine country, hiking trails, and summer fruit stands await.
Family-friendly values
- Simple comforts and outdoor connection
- Quiet evenings and unhurried lake mornings
- A small, authentic property — not a large resort
- A community of repeat guests and new families
Nature around the property
Ponderosa pines, willow shade, birdlife, and possible bighorn sheep sightings — wildlife is never guaranteed, but the setting is always remarkable.
