Discovering the Best Wineries in West Kelowna Nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, West Kelowna is a haven for wine enthusiasts. With its stunning lake views, rolling vineyards, and a climate perfect for cool-climate grape varieties such as chardonnay, pinot noir, and gewürztraminer. West Kelowna boasts some of the best wineries in…
What are the best craft beer events and festivals in British Columbia? Our ultimate craft beer list compiles the 9 best craft brewery events from across the province. Plan your summer beer tour through the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, Thompson, and Sea-to-Sky with this list of BC’s best craft beer events. British Columbians are…
Camping, the always popular outdoor recreational activity, is a great way to get away from your regular life and just enjoy days in the wild. It takes time for camping enthusiasts to get accustomed to their new surroundings. So it is fair to say that most of them miss their regular coffee while on the…
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. 64% of Americans drink coffee every day. Surprisingly most coffee is brewed at home, even though there is a coffee shop or drive-thru in most areas. A coffee maker is pretty much a required amenity for any short-term rental. Given that major short-term rental…
Board games are a brilliant addition to any vacation home, especially if you rent your space as short-term rental on websites such as Airbnb or VRBO. Board and card games have relatively small investments but fantastic returns! Guests love them and often reflect on the thoughtfulness of providing these items in their reviews. Board games…
The combination of the ocean, mountains, urban and rural environments, coupled with mid weather and an easy-going West Coast culture has earned British Columbia the reputation of Canada’s playground for all ages. A bucket list is a “number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime”. Naturally, BC…
Here at Lifty Life, we are novice surfers but expert beer drinkers. Luckily the Tofino and Ucluelet area has both world-class surfing and fantastic local breweries. Ucluelet Brewing Company Ucluelet Brewing might be the cutest tasting room I have ever stepped foot in. The brewery has an amazingly convenient downtown Ucluelet location (only 1.3km from…
Tiny house Airbnbs are both trendy and perfect for a cozy weekend getaway. Tiny homes are small efficient residences built on a trailer bed making them the perfect accommodations for experiencing British Columbia’s (BC) amazing urban and outdoor landscapes. Below are the best tiny house available for rent on Airbnb. The Cariboo The Cariboo is…
Tiny houses can make for very profitable short-term rentals. Airbnb, VRBO, and direct booking sites are filled with tiny houses because they require relatively low investment, appeal to adventurous travelers, and have the added benefit of quick cleaning times. What is a Tiny House? There is no one definition of a tiny house but as…
Farming is a challenging business. The success of a farm is dependent on good weather, requires large capital investments, has a seasonal cash flow, and influenced by global economic and political forces; much like the short-term vacation rental industry. British Columbian farmers face the additional challenge and opportunity of extremely desirable and expensive farmland. Many…