Oyama Lake Eco Lodge is situated on a volcanic lake with 27 islands, 15 cabin rentals, as well as a few camping sites. Stay the night or come up for the day and rent a boat. We offer canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, paddle boards, motorized fishing boats as well as lager pontoon boats. Oyama lake is great for fly fishing, trolling behind a boat, swimming, relaxing or exploring. Three of our cabins come with private washrooms, however, there is also a shared ladies powder room and a shower house on-site. All cabins have their own fire-pit as well as access to a communal BBQ area. There is a small store on-site, but it is recommended that you bring up your own food and water. We are located 20 minutes up a logging road from the town of Oyama. Hope to see you soon!
This gem is the best place to disconnect! This vacation was well overdue from working 60-70 hrs a week. The rustic eco lodge was a great place to relax and unwind. Great owner/staff and beautiful lake! Please go to the website and read so there’s no surprises for you. Cabins are equipped with dishes, pots, a dish towels, and a dish cloth. Cabins have mattresses with a sheet on it, on the website they tell you to bring your own bedding or you can rent them. Some cabins come with a barbecue and some only come with fire pits; there’s a barbecue in the common area for use. Some cabins come with a shower and bathrooms, some don’t. The point here is read the description for every cabin. If you want all the amenities rent a cabin with everything, you have a choice. The road up to the eco lodge is pretty rough, go slow and you’ll be fine. The owner does not have control over the road, it’s unmaintained, BC parks own the road.
We will be coming back for sure…maybe for an art retreat! Had a wonderful time there because it was quiet, beautiful, and Nickie, Harry, and the staff were fantastic! Thank you guys!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Nickie Burditt, Owner at Oyama Lake Eco Lodge
Responded Jul 27, 2022
Awww, thank you so much for taking the time to review our place. We really appreciate the kind words and description haha. Hope to see you at one of our retreats :D <3
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I can’t say enough about how amazing the staff are here! Circumstances out of my control made me stranded at the lodge for 7 extra days after my week long booking and it’s unreal how amazing everyone was. Since I wasn’t expected to be there longer and my cabin was booked after my stay, I was pretty stressed about everything.
The staff made sure I had a place to stay, shared food, offered rides, and welcomed me in their community, treating me as a friend and being so hospitable. The stress from my situation melted away with their diligent care.
The owner is absolutely lovely and goes above and beyond for everyone whenever possible. She’s a real gem who truly cares about the customers.
By the time I was able to leave I didn’t even want to!
Not all of the staff speak english as their first language but they do all speak English and admirably they do everything they can to connect and make you comfortable in whatever way they can!
There are a group of dogs that live there and belong to the owners/staff and they are so cute and wonderful and well behaved.
I’ll come back again and again. Couldn’t have had a better experience after such a devastating circumstance being stranded. A+ staff and environment and such cute, unique and comfy cabins.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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I'm a nature lover and I needed a place to reset from all pandemic and busy lives. All the family needed this perfect quiet and calm place. If you need the smell of trees, the calm noise of a lake, and a comfortable cabin this is the spot. We spent 5 nights not having cell services and calm nights gave us family quality time playing games at the cabin. The road up is a whole experience but it is worth it, you don't want to come down in a while :D. We rented a boat for fishing 3 mornings with the company of a bald eagle one day and another day a deer was peaking on us. The music of the loons while finishing was amazing!!!. My boys found what to do always around the cabin even making friends with the chipmunks. I recommend this place for being in nature loves and connect with yourself and amazing people.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Gave up four nights of prepayment because one night was more than enough. The website says the road is rough, but it is truly terrible - do not attempt it without a pick-up or SUV and serious tires. Had planned to visit with family at the lake, but none of them could have made the road. We had no heads up on the lack of cell service. Our cabin was meant to have hot water and power, but no hot water and the power shut off throughout the night so the fridge did not stay cold enough to safely store the food we brought. The generator next door was very loud on and off in the night so we could not sleep properly. Guests are required to clean when they leave - not ideal in a pandemic and the guests before us hadn’t made much effort. Our cabin smelled of propane, and had nothing in it to light the stove for coffee after such a poor night. It was also not safe for kids with loose rungs on the ladders to the loft. There were too many issues for us to even try making it work and still enjoy our holiday. It would be best if the website properly reflected the reality so people can be prepared.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is the worst resort I have ever been to and I travel often. The check in time is 3pm. We arrived at 4:30 to an office that was closed and when we finally found a staff member our cabin was not ready. The cabin was very dirty, it was lacking all supplies, dishsoap, dishes, toilet paper, paper towels so if you dare come here, bring absolutely everything except the kitchen sink. There are a lot of bugs (which is to be expected) but you will be eaten alive at night as all of the screen are torn apart and held together with tape and kleenex to fills gaps.
The staff are horrible. They are the most disorganized group I have ever encountered. The office is closed most of the time. Getting any assistance is terrible and don't bother trying to make changes to your reservation.
I would steer clear of this place at all costs. It is not worth the headaches. Many otehr places offer a much better experience of swimming and fishing with friends and family. WORST TRIP EVER.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Just choose a different place.
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Response from Nickie Burditt, Owner at Oyama Lake Eco Lodge
Responded Jul 26, 2024
Hello Tricia... The resaon the store was closed on your arrival was because the staff realized your room was not ready and closed the store to go clean it. This was a mistake on our part and we took ownership and tried to rectify it by upgrading your boat and offering a $50 credit. The store hours are from 8-12 and 2-6 so if you come outside of those hours you are right, it will be closed. Sometimes we are working outside and there is a sign to ring the bell if you need something. If you are missing items in your cabin you are always able to stop by the store to request anything that you may be missing as we have extras. Yes it is a bad year for mosquitos, but we are in the woods. We have fixed many of the mosquito screens in camp including the ones on the cabin you are staying in to prevent any unwannted guests from bugging you while you sleep. This customer was given a free stay because she cancelled her vacation due to wildfire in 2023. This free rescheduling is outside of our normal policy but we wanted her to be able to enjoy her vacation. Upon departure she requested a refund for a booking that was not even under her own name and was denied. She ended up receiving the refund regardless.
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We had a great trip to Oyama Lake…our 12th annual! The staff is always great but I wanted to relay this one story that sums up we go every year. When we set up our fishing boat (our own boat…not the resort’s) we realized that our spark plugs were no longer functioning and our motor wouldn’t run. We checked in at the office, on the off chance that they sold such a thing, but fully expecting to have to rent a boat. Nickie, the owner, phoned one of the staff who was in town getting supplies, and he went to a store, bought plugs for us, and delivered them to our deck! So amazing! Her response was, “Well we have keep you coming back!” :). You know we will!!! Love this place! Can’t say enough about it.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Nickie Burditt, Owner at Oyama Lake Eco Lodge
Responded Aug 22, 2023
Aww, thanks guys. We so appreciate you coming back to us year after year and really appreciate your kind words as well. See you next year!!!
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We stayed in the Cougar Cabin and had a fantastic time. Quiet, serene.. so needed. We will be back, staff is great, respectful and loving there lives. The lake is full of rainbow trout, the lake is swimmable... Thank-you OLECO Lodge.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Nickie Burditt, Owner at Oyama Lake Eco Lodge
Responded Jul 26, 2023
Thank you SOoooo much for your kind words. We appreciate you so much and thank you for coming!!!
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I have been to this resort at least 6 times it is truly one of my favourite places in the world. It’s a magical place with its scenery, people, wildlife and vibe. This place is meant to disconnect you from the conveniences and busy-ness of modern day life. The hosts are two of the kindest, funnest and wonderful people I know. To access a remote place like this expect a fun bumpy ride up the mountain. Leave the Mercedes behind and bring the truck. I have been here in every season, winter being my favourite. Being cozied up by the fire, drinking hot coco while the wind blows over the frozen lake. Although summer is equally as amazing- swimming, bbq, campfires and fishing being my highlights. Some of my favourite memories are here. I have come with my husband and son but also with friends. Don’t expect a fancy experience, this isn’t meant for that. It’s meant for you to disconnect, get back to earth and reconnect with nature. That’s my favourite part of it. I have stayed in many of the cabins and found them clean, cute, fully equipped. Some with bathrooms and some without. Some very rustic some on the higher end side. I love both equally. I have plans to return this summer and again in the fall. Let’s be honest probably in the winter as well. I will continue coming here as long as the amazing hosts own it.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip:Drive and equipped vehicle
Come here to escape and get down to nature
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An absolutely beautiful rustic lodge experience. The scenery is breathtaking, the hosts and staff are gracious and friendly, and the cabins are quaint. With on-site kayak, canoe, and pontoon rentals, a serene lake and the freedom to explore the wilderness, Oyama Lake Eco Lodge is a perfect escape from the craziness of everyday life. Highly recommend!!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nickie Burditt, Owner at Oyama Lake Eco Lodge
Responded Aug 20, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate them a lot!
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Lake is great for boating or fishing. Resort is extremely unorganized. After confirming our booking and arrival multiple times we arrived and were told our cabin was not ready at past our check in time. There was a helpful girl trying to assist however there was to mush work for one person. The cabin was not stocked as stated didn't even have toilet paper or dish soap. The girl said our boat rental would be free for our troubles. When we checked out we were told we had to pay and there was no discount. Also there is a lack of privacy as they don't mention a man will be coming to your bedroom window everyday to pump water to other cabins. We enjoyed the lake and views but the resort is extremely disorganized and unfortunately the customers are made to pay for the resorts mistakes.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:Expect to pay for the resorts mistakes. Don't expect anything to be serviced or stocked. Be aware...
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Response from Nickie Burditt, Owner at Oyama Lake Eco Lodge
Responded Aug 23, 2024
As per the review also below: This reservation was a free complimentary rescheduling due to wildfires from previous year that the customer was not technically entitled to. They also demanded a refund for their friends booking, which they were also not entitled to and received it regardless. We did apologize for the mistake on arrival. Our new staff member did clean the wrong cabin and when she realized her mistake she quickly went to go clean it before they arrived but didnt finish on time. They had to wait an additional 15 minutes for which we offered a free full day boat upgrade from the halfday that they had booked. When refused they were offered a $50 credit which was also refused. Also note we have extra supplies at the store and if the customer is missing anything they are always welcome to pop in and grab whatever they need which never happened so I am assuming they found what they required.
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Hello there,
4x4 is definitely the recommended choice. Many people make it up in a regular car. Some come up smiling and some come up looking pretty rattled lol. Hope that helps :P
(So far I have seen an Audi, BMW, and a smart car make it up)
There are more places to choose from in the Lake Country area.
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CanadaBritish ColumbiaOkanagan ValleyLake Country
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15
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