A waterfront strata gives you the lake without the dock permits, septic and shoreline maintenance that come with a detached waterfront home. The strata handles most of that, and you pay for it in your monthly fees.
Complexes on the water
| Complex | Address | Lake | On the water | Key facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Strand Lakeside | 7343 Okanagan Landing Road | Okanagan | Yes: 300+ ft private sandy beach, docks and marina | 105 condos, 5 storeys, built 2008; pool and hot tub; slips usually sold separately |
| Tuscan Terraces | 7373 Brooks Lane | Okanagan | Yes: one slip per home | Gated bare-land strata of 18 homes; waterfront pool; 30-day minimum rentals |
| Silverton on the Lake | 7701 Okanagan Landing Road | Okanagan | Yes: private slip for each unit and a shared beach | 18 units (12 townhomes, 6 walk-ups), built 1996 |
| Outback Lakeside Resort | 9845 Eastside Road | Okanagan | Yes: two beaches and a marina | 185-unit resort strata; rental program |
| Summertree on the Lake | 7880 Kidston Road, Coldstream | Kalamalka | Yes: private beach and docks | 50 townhomes on 5 acres, built 1982; no rentals |
Lake view, not waterfront: The Mandalay (across from the Vernon Yacht Club), Sailview townhomes and Peregrine Point have lake views but aren't on the water.
For deep detail on The Strand, including floor plans, fees and rental rules, see 7343okanaganlanding.ca. I live there full time.
What to check in a waterfront strata
- Is the slip included? At many complexes, slips are sold or rented separately from the unit. Get the slip arrangement in writing.
- Rental rules. They range from nightly rentals allowed to no rentals at all. BC's principal-residence requirement also applies in Vernon; certain strata-titled hotels and motels are exempt, so confirm a complex's status with the strata and the Province before you buy.
- The depreciation report. Docks, seawalls, pools and beaches are expensive to maintain. Look at what's planned and how well funded the contingency reserve is.
- Pet bylaws. Many waterfront stratas limit the size or number of pets.
- Flood history. Ask how the complex fared in 2017 and whether any repairs or special levies followed.
See Okanagan Landing waterfront homes for saleHouses, townhomes and condos. Live MLS® listings, updated daily
Frequently asked questions
Which Vernon condos have boat slips?
The Strand, Tuscan Terraces, Silverton on the Lake and the Outback all have slips or marinas. Whether a slip comes with a particular unit varies, so check each listing.
Can I short-term rent a waterfront condo in Vernon?
It depends on the strata's bylaws and on BC's principal-residence requirement, which applies in Vernon. Certain strata-titled hotels and motels are exempt. Confirm the specific unit's status before you buy.
Complex details are from public listing information and may change; City of Vernon short-term rental rules. Details change, so confirm with the strata before you buy.