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Boo bear was adopted in 2017 by the Mr & Mrs. and is The Den's adventure mascot.

06/20/2023

💙🐻 Breeding season mainly occurs during June and as cute as I am it's not easy for a blue bear to find a gal. Since most bears avoid activity during the heat of summer days, preferring to lounge in the shade or rest high up in a tree I do have an advantage...my cool and comfy cabin should impress a few gals!

07/31/2022

The guests who reside in our bushes...always a welcomed sight.

07/21/2022

Pack your towel, the picnic basket and head to Antlers Beach Regional Park!

Situated at the edge of Peachland right off of Highway 97 this long pebbled/white sand beach is a popular spot with stunning views of Okanagan Lake. There are also picnic tables and outhouses available for public use.

07/11/2022

The most rewarding aspect of hosting guests at The Den is the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. So far this summer we've had the pleasure of hosting guests who originated from Croatia, Germany, Bulgaria and Turkey

This lovely couple who moved to Canada from Dubai in 2020, stayed at The Den last week while they toured parts of the Okanagan. We got chatting over a glass of wine which resulted in planning a few laid-back adventures with them. We did a day trip to Penticton, Naramata, attended the local farmer's market, crawled around in a field at a strawberry U-pick farm, a meal at a local pub...and discovered the formation of a new friendship!

06/05/2022

Our summer guests staying on the property, meet a member of the Quail family. We want them to feel safe and have all that they need while they're here.

💦We added a source of Water: Quail prefer low, secluded ground birdbaths with shallow basins for quick drinks or, rarely, baths. They often feel too exposed to take advantage of pedestal or elevated baths, but adding a dripper to a ground bath will attract their attention and let them know about the water source. Positioning the bath near a dense shrub can add extra security for nervous birds.

🌳We protected their Shelter: These birds feel safest in yards with abundant, dense shrubs and thicket-like patches where they can easily retreat. Coniferous or evergreen plants are best for year-round shelter, and quail may also sample berries, particularly in winter. Ideally, sheltered spaces should create accessible corridors through the yard so the birds can move from place to place without feeling exposed.

05/29/2022

Boo and friends are awake from their winter slumber...and so are the wild bears.

Spring is a busy time for wildlife; especially bears as they emerge from their winter dens hungry and in search of calories after five months of not eating. During this time of increased activity, it is important for homeowners and hikers to secure un-natural food sources to reduce bear encounters.

Bears typically emerge from their dens early April. During hibernation bears may lose up to 40 percent of their body weight as females also give birth to their offspring while they are in their dens.

When they emerge, natural foods may be scarce, and bears often look for the easiest source of food, which may include garbage, bird feeders, and fruit trees. People are often tempted to feed bears as they may appear sluggish and thin when they emerge from their dens. You should never attempt to approach or provide food for bears.

04/15/2022

The renos in The Den are now complete and we welcomed our first guests yesterday!! Looking forward to chatting with them to hear about their Okanagan adventures.

This year we will use just one platform (AirBnB) for guests to book their stay in The Den. AirBnB is more popular with an average of 7 million listings, vs VRBO has only 2 million. From our experience last year, AirBnB resulted in 85% of our bookings, the guests were wonderful and we'd happily host any of them again.💙🐻

If you need a break from the hustle and bustle, The Den awaits you. Availability for July is already very limited so be sure to book your visit soon.

03/13/2022

🐻💙Over the winter some modifications and improvements have been done in The Den and we are excited for our second season hosting guests visiting the Okanagan!

THE SPACE
The Den is more than just a suite, it is spacious, ground level, self-contained with your own private entrance and a designated parking spot just for you. The décor has been chosen to provoke conversation, spark memories of days gone by and enhance your visit. Many of the items you’ll find decorating the space are relics used by our family (likely yours too). What more do you need?

The living/dining space has a comfy couch, an eating area with a lakeview, wall-to-wall shelves containing conversation pieces, books, as well as a USB charging station.
The bedroom contains a comfy queen-size bed, antique desk and dresser with some of our favorite artwork adorning the walls. *Ask about additional sleeping accomodations.
The bathroom has a newly tiled shower, large bar sink, and makeup vanity so you can leave your items out. Loads of room for two people to get ready.
The kitchenette is equipped with fridge, microwave, egg poacher, toaster, coffee pot, kettle, George Forman grill, cutlery and dishes. Upon arrival you’ll receive a Welcome basket... maybe even a homemade sweet treat.

THE OUTDOOR SPACE
It will be hard to decide which space you will enjoy more…both have lakeviews! Your sunshine patio has two loungers and is partially surrounded by low-growing cedars, perfect for sun-bathing or enjoying an evening of star gazing. There's also your own dining area complete with BBQ and utensils to cook outdoors, if you wish.

The suite also has great features that include high speed internet, Prime video, Netflix, cable TV, books and board games if the weather is inclement…which is rare!

We want your stay with us to be more than a comfy place to lay your hat! 🐻💙 To book your staycation in The Den: airbnb.com/h/private-suite-the-den-boo

01/09/2022

Hello!! 💙🐻 I am hopeful you've had a joyous Christmas, rang in the new year filled with optimism and are acclimatizing to winter in Canada. Sure has been a cold, wet winter here at The Den but the moisture is appreciated.

While my humans are busy doing modifications to the suite and clearing out the Christmas decorations I thought I'd share a few home maintenance tips with you:
❄Change the batteries in the smoke detectors and push the test button.
❄Turn your fire extinguisher upside down and hit the bottom with a rubber mallet until it sounds hollow. This breaks up the powder so it will work properly when needed!
❄If you use gas please be sure you have a Carbon Monoxide detector too.

It's a few easy tasks you can do every January to help you stay safe! Blessings to you, I'm going back to bed for another month or two🐻💤

10/06/2021

🐻💙Say hello to the Straw family! They're greeting guests this month as I'll be roaming the forest fatting up for my annual slumber. I am a bit concerned leaving them in charge of The Den since scarecrows prefer to laze around and have been know to scare wildlife away but my only options were the Turkey's or Straw's... Wise Owl would've been better.

Anyhow, a bear's gotta do what a bear's gotta do. As I hauled my bags to the door Momma Straw said, "It must be inconvenient to be made of flesh, for you must sleep, and eat and drink. However, you have brains, and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly."

"Sit down in that chair, please," I replied. "You must excuse me for taking your head off, but I shall have to do it in order to put your brains in their proper place." Deed done - let's hope she doesn't blow a seam while I'm away.🐻💙

08/17/2021

No place I'd rather be💙🐻

07/30/2021

Look who has moved into the bushes of The Den💙🐻

In spring the hen laid about 12 roundish eggs, the male helped her with incubating the eggs. I am told once hatched the young remain with their parents the first summer. They eat mainly seeds and berries but also take leaves, roots, and some insects. Works for me!🐻🍯

This family prefers to roost in the shrubs beside The Den at night. The dense cover and house also provides shelter from those sneaky predators.

07/27/2021

If you're looking for a few places to explore that always puts its best view forward, Peachland is the place to be!! 💙🐻

These are just a few of our natural local attractions:
🍑 Hardy Falls
🍑 Swim Bay
🍑 Antlers Beach
🍑 Forest Hill Drive Wilderness Park

If you've visited Peachland before, let me know what you enjoyed the most! 👇

07/26/2021

Toot Toot!! 💙🐻

We had an unexpected cancelation for July 21-23rd but Jay and his wife had perfect timing and were able to book a few nights with us while they were attending a wedding in Summerland. Wonderful couple that we would be happy to host again in the future!

We have had exceptional guests all season!! To check out all the reviews we've received this season, stop by our listing on AirBnB...or book your stay with us and read the Boo Book to learn what activities visitors enjoyed while staying with us.

07/26/2021

With hot temperatures expected this week we decided to move the dining area to give more shade from the hot sun. Shade will be needed and appreciated by the guests arriving today!

What do you think of these spaces?

07/18/2021

A must do activity for water lovers of all ages would be a float down The Channel - floats can be fast and exciting or long and lazy. The Channel was built in the 1950’s to control water flow between Penticton’s two lakes, Skaha and Okanagan.

Best of all, floating the 7km long Penticton Channel is completely free, if you have a floatie! Never done the float? Take advantage of Coyote Cruises service, they offer inner tube rentals and shuttle transport back to the starting point (where you parked your vehicle).

07/14/2021

Toot Toot!!
These folks were exceptional guests! Ingo enjoyed a few of the nearby hiking trails and provided us with some breathtaking photos. We look forward to having them back later this summer if the stars align.

07/07/2021

Toot toot!!
A very sweet review from guests. They endured unusually high temperatures and had a blast during their Okanagan vacay. We enjoyed an evening visiting with them and would have them back anytime🐻💙

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The guests who reside in our bushes...always a welcomed sight.

Pack your towel, the picnic basket and head to Antlers Beach Regional Park! Situated at the edge of Peachland right off of Highway 97 this long pebbled/white sand beach is a popular spot with stunning views of Okanagan Lake. There are also picnic tables and outhouses available for public use.

Our summer guests staying on the property, meet a member of the Quail family. We want them to feel safe and have all that they need while they're here. 💦We added a source of Water: Quail prefer low, secluded ground birdbaths with shallow basins for quick drinks or, rarely, baths. They often feel too exposed to take advantage of pedestal or elevated baths, but adding a dripper to a ground bath will attract their attention and let them know about the water source. Positioning the bath near a dense shrub can add extra security for nervous birds. 🌳We protected their Shelter: These birds feel safest in yards with abundant, dense shrubs and thicket-like patches where they can easily retreat. Coniferous or evergreen plants are best for year-round shelter, and quail may also sample berries, particularly in winter. Ideally, sheltered spaces should create accessible corridors through the yard so the birds can move from place to place without feeling exposed.

The Den. Situated in beautiful Peachland, British Columbia.

Look who has moved into the bushes of The Den💙🐻 In spring the hen laid about 12 roundish eggs, the male helped her with incubating the eggs. I am told once hatched the young remain with their parents the first summer. They eat mainly seeds and berries but also take leaves, roots, and some insects. Works for me!🐻🍯 This family prefers to roost in the shrubs beside The Den at night. The dense cover and house also provides shelter from those sneaky predators.

So this just happened! My fur-friends Macy & Jack notified me something unusual was hiding in the bushes. We'd heard rustling like this in the foliage before but the Mrs. was too nervous to reach in and flush it out🙈...I was determined to solve the mystery💙🐻 So I shushed the dogs and we sat quietly peering through the fence, all ears on high alert! Vocal cords warmed up, ready to alert our humans of the visitor. Shhhh. Patience. Couple minutes later his blue bellied thing with a wild mohawk comes skipping across the rocks!! Can anyone ID him???

Boo sees what you could see.

When you come visit my humans or book your vacay at The Den be sure to visit Hardy Falls. Located at the south end of Peachland, the flat walking trail is stroller friendly and great for all ages. The trail follows the pristine creek leading to this picturesque waterfall. The shaded park is great for wildlife viewing and the Kokanee Salmon return to spawn in the fall...so you can imagine I may not be the only bear to enjoy hanging out here💙🐻 Jan1 – Feb 28 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Mar 1 – May 31 6:00 am to 9:00 pm Jun1 – Aug31 6:00 am to 11:00 pm Sept1 – Oct14 6:00 am to 9:00 pm Oct15 – Dec31 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Name it!

Are my humans smarter than an Okanagan 5th grader?? They are having trouble identifying some of the plants in my backyard. Once fruit forms it will be obvious but that won't be happening for quite some time🙈. I'm drooling!! You know I'm new to the area (I was born in the prairies) but fruit is a favorite of any bear so if you could help a bear from the flatlands get familiar with his space you'd be my favorite followers💙🐻. I need to get a jump on the local bears!!

Painted Rock Beach

My humans, the pooches and I went for a walk down Beach Ave. to see the Kindness rocks placed at Painted Rock Beach...you read that right...a section of lakefront is named #paintedrockbeach The Mrs has been getting into this movement, she hid three #BooBlue kindness rocks farther up the beach yesterday so of course we checked to see if they had been found🐻💙

Canyon-Lister Road

Where there's mountains there's beautiful waterways! The Mr & Mrs had to go back and get a closer look at the waters under the bridge they stopped at yesterday. Just a short hike down the cliff you'll find this oasis. Bring a snack and enjoy the entire day! The water is clear with river rock beaches. From what wrong saw most visitors take out their garbage so it's clean.