Shuswap River Travel Guide. Mara cottages and vacation rentals. Shuswap River Cottages offers self-contained 2 and 3 bedroom, riverfront vacation cottages in the Mara Lake area in the North Okanagan Valley, Shuswap Lakes region. Three cottages available including Shuswap River Cottage, Bearfoot Cottage and the Mara Train Station, as well as Bed and Breakfast and camping accommodation. All cottages located in Mara,BC just 5 minutes south of Mara Lake in the popular North Okanagan/Shuswap Lakes Region of British Columbia. Close to hiking,canoeing,kayaking and Okanagan wineries. See our online travel guide for all activities in the region and visit our Shuswap Events Calendar for a list of upcoming events in the Shuswap Region. See our Shuswap Lake Recreation Map for communities and hiking trails throughout the Shuswap Lake Region.