For an expert look at the benefits of
community living, we sat down with Jody
Curnow of The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake.
The Cottages recently released their last
hillside view lots and with home prices
ranging from $517,900 to over $1.4 million
making The Cottages Okanagan's most
affordable waterfront community. Jody not
only helps future homeowners find the
perfect lot for their new home, she is also a
homeowner at The Cottages as well!
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS WHAT IS
COMMUNITY LIVING?
JODY CURNOW Community living is a fairly
broad term used to describe a variety of
living arrangements but the one thing they
all have in common is that they are based on
the idea of a shared lifestyle and amenities.
The Cottages is a gated community, designed
to be the perfect mix of detached living
and community living. Homeowners live in
private, detached homes but enjoy a wide
variety of shared amenities and community
social events.
CHT WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE
BIGGEST DRAW WHEN IT COMES TO
COMMUNITY LIVING?
JC Community living offers the perfect
mix of privacy and access to amenities. The
Cottages is a gated community that offers
its homeowners access to a private beach
and marina, two pools and two hot tubs, a
7,000 square foot community center, a fully
equipped exercise room as well as lush lawns
and play areas that are maintained for you.
These amenities are all located within the
gated community. They offer a much quieter
and more private environment than public
facilities would, but they are maintained by
the community staff, allowing you to simply
enjoy them without the stress of maintenance
and upkeep.
CHT WHAT SHOULD HOMEOWNERS
CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A
COMMUNITY?
JC While the amenities and lifestyle of the
community itself are key to choosing the
right community, you should also consider
the local area and what is available there
in terms of shopping, health care, schools
and entertainment. The Cottages feel like
a private getaway and yet it is just minutes
away from shops, schools, health care, hiking
and biking trails, golf courses, snowboarding,
skiing, snowshoeing, a world class motor
sport track, restaurants and wineries.
Community members have easy access both
to a variety of fun experiences but also to
daily necessities like groceries or health
care. These are important things to consider
to ensure you can enjoy your new home
without concern or inconvenience.