| Vacation Home Rental Description: Wistaria Manor is located in a wilderness setting, found in the Lakes District. This is located in the Central Interior of British Columbia. We are excited to share with you this unique area of British Columbia. You will be staying in a very beautiful, well-maintained log home. The manor is situated on 140 acres with vistas overlooking the Coast Mountains and Ootsa Lake. Along with the obvious breathtaking views you will see, you may be privileged to see the unexpected wild big game like black bear, moose, deer, wolf, coyote, cougar, lynx, wolverine, and others who sometime cross through the yard. A spectacular glacier fed lake that is 320 Km or 200 miles long is also part of the view as you enjoy your morning coffee. The mountains across the lake are within the northern boundaries of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, one of British Columbia's largest natural preserves. As you arrive at the Wistaria Manor you are literally at the end of the paved road. At the Manor you will find ample parking in our drive around parking area. The Manor has a large wrap around deck which is a wonderful area to spend time relaxing and taking in all the views, or barbecuing that special meal. Upon entering the home your first impression is the greatness of the great room with its lofty log interior. You will find information waiting with maps and all local highlights to start planning your time here. This is where you can relax, cook your meals, sit at the table and watch the wildlife pass through the yard or just enjoy the mountain view. You can sit by the fireplace in the evening, read a book or enjoy a movie on the entertainment centre, tucked away in the antique wardrobe. The large master bedroom, with a queen sized bed and antique furniture is also on the main floor along with the main bathroom. Above the master bedroom is the loft that can be used as a quiet reading area, with a computer hook up for your notebook. The loft overlooks the kitchen and great room and also has a beautiful lake/mountain view. There is a hide-a-bed couch that can be used for sitting or sleeping. Below the main floor on the lower floor, there are two single beds in one guest room and a family recreation room with a futon that will sleep two. You have a powder toilet room and laundry facility here, also. The surrounding area is populated by working cattle ranches where you will see many more animals than people. There are hay fields all along the road coming from Burns Lake as you wind along the road through many of lakes in the area. You will have an enjoyable ride on the free ferry crossing Francois Lake between town and the Manor. Fly fishing opportunities abound in the small to large lakes. Float tubes belly boat or pontoon boats are ideal for these lakes. Rainbow Trout up 10 lbs. plus can be found in Ootsa Lake. Steelhead Trout and Salmon fishing is less than an hour drive away on the famous Morrice and Bulkley river systems. Big game wildlife viewing and hunting in the fall are some of the reasons we live here. Horseback exploration of the area is a dream come true. You may want to bring your hiking boots, or rent a machine to travel throughout our developed trail and off road systems. There is a guide service in the area that can be accessed as needed for photo safaris or to cross Ootsa Lake and explore the Tweedsmuir Park wilderness where there are no motorized vehicles allowed. Wistaria Manor is a destination vacation that once tried will always be calling you back. |
