Reviews for Squilax General Store and Hostel in Chase, BC

I am sorry the store is closed at this time. The hostel, however, is open. Due to social distancing I had a caboose all to... myself. This is my favorite getaway. Read more

This was my second time here, because the lady who runs it is so sweet and makes awesome pancakes but this time.... BED BUGS!! I... made the horrible mistake of using their blanket instead of my sleeping bag, and I woke up with these horrible bites on everypart of me that wasn't covered by my pajamas. I really hope they get this under control as I see other comments of people havingissues with bugs on the dog. Read more

Blair and staff were awesome. Laid back, access to the lake and quiet atmosphere. Pancakes were great!

Lots of bugs, cats and dogs are full of bugs. Very dirty place. Avoid this place or at least avoid the pets which are not... cleaned properly. Read more

We've stayed at this hostel a few times now and every time it is relaxing and beautiful. Really can't beat the price AND the... lakeside location, plus sleeping in old train cars is the coolest. For a small amount extra, you can even get a lovely homemadepancake breakfast in the morning. As well, you can take a canoe out onto the lake or even dip yourself in on a hot day. A reallycool place to try out if you're passing through the area. Read more

Oh geez. The train car is infested. Also, the house is infested. Mice and mouse poop, and dog hair everywhere. Disgusting... place. Read more

A little shabby and rough around the edges, but totally awesome. We stayed here in July 2013 and loved it. The quirky dorms are... the main draw; they're converted old Canadian National rail cars. The hostel is also in a beautiful location on the shores ofLake Shuswap, and makes a convenient halfway stop if you're travelling between Banff and Vancouver. As well as the traincarriage dorms, there are private rooms in the main house. We pitched our tent in the garden for $12 per person. Breakfast is$5 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes and coffee. The pancakes are home-made and totally delicious - we had banana andblueberry the day we were there. There's a wharf out back that's lovely on summer evenings. You can also borrow canoes, a bikeor hiking equipment. There's free firewood, and they'll put your laundry through the machine for 50 cents. Don't come here ifyou don't like being near animals! There are two llamas, a couple of cats and a huge, gentle dog called Samson. The owner stillkeeps the original Squilax General Store open. Vegans will like the falafel mix and dried houmous packets. If you've been onthe road awhile, this is the kind of place you can stay a few days and relax. It has an old-school, hippy-edged hostelling vibethat I found a nice change from the big city industrial-scale places. Give it a try. Read more