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Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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ECKVILLE, AB
  • Sylvan Lake
    28 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay
    34 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
    36 min drive
  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)
    57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 28 min drive
  • Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 34 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay - 34 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 36 min drive
  • Red Deer College - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hooterville Hilton Caffe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres!

Welcome Home to the Vanderkley Valley Villa!

When you arrive to this cozy home, you will be greeted by a spacious yard surrounded by tall trees with with ample parking room. The house includes a large covered front deck leading into the open concept home, perfect for entertaining and gathering. You won't miss home with the fully stocked kitchen, ample entertainment options such as board games, a WIFI connection, a DVD player (DVD's too), a large outdoor children's playset + hidden treehouse and a huge fire pit area outback. There are a total of 4 bedrooms- 2 queen rooms, a single over double bunk room and a beautiful master suite with a king bed and private ensuite featuring a large soaker tub.

This home is well equipped for families. Within the home you will find a high chair and booster seat, children’s plate-ware, a pack and play with a bassinet insert, children’s natural bath products and a bath seat.

To the North of the home is the winding horse guard creek, which is a quick 8 minute walk away. To the West, when you continue down the main driveway, is an operating regenerative agricultural farm (Vanderkley Valley Farm), feel free to inquire about fresh eggs, produce, and pastured poultry. We are also more than happy to offer you a short farm tour!

For your convienience, Eckville (east) and Leslieville (west) are only a short 10 minute drive away for fuel, snacks, takeout, and groceries. If you are looking for a day trip adventure, the popular beaches of Sylvan Lake is 20 minutes away, Cow Lake area crown land (perfect for quadding) is 30 minutes away and the beautiful Abraham Lake is a 2 hour drive west!

This property is the perfect setup for group family/friend gatherings looking for a secluded + private getaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brooke Vanderkley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Wonderful, fully stocked house with many special touches. Perfect for having family time together! Enjoyed the country walks and the tranquility of this lovely property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N., Bergen/Sundre Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and Beyond Expectations!
Semi-Annual women’s weekend get together The farm experience of the Highland cows, chickens, land, and the knowledge of our host Brooke and her family was truly admirable and inspiring. The VRBO accommodation was beyond expectations with perfect decor, original art (we bought an amazing painting), equipped more than we have experienced, comfortable beds, and cozy warm patios. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
This was our third year gathering at the Villa, fits us all and there is room for the kids to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E., PENTICTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Engel family holiday.
Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P., St. Albert

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and Location
Really great place for holiday with family do the layout of the house. Private from the hosts as property is surrounded with forest. The location is really good for visiting Rocky Mountain House, Sylvan Lake, Crimson Lake and many others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little Getaway
House was amazing - as listed. We struggled a bit with getting the TV going - but we also aren't very great with the streaming services but we did get it going! The water is advised as not "drinking" water but we still cooked and cleaned with it. There is a water cooler provided with additional water if you ask. We filled water bottles and juice jugs nearly daily and were fine! Beds were super comfy and house had lots of seating. The light above the kitchen table is fairly poor for building puzzles / playing cards in the evening but we brought out extra lamps from the bedroom and made it work. Overall a great house, easy to communicate with hosts and we had a fabulous time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista C., Okotoks, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway Home
We spent the week with our four kids and friends with their teenager. It was a great house for the 9 of us, peaceful and private country setting, within 30 mins of beaches and other activities we wanted to do for the week and a relaxing atmosphere to hang out during the evenings. Host was responsive when we messaged about running out of propane and had it replaced by the time we got back from our daytime excursion. The only things we would recommend is maintenance on the play structure and the arm chair in the living room seems to be nearing its end of life - creaky and a little unstable. Otherwise the house was fantastic and we wouldn’t hesitate to come here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home for large group
We stayed 3 days for a friends reunion and the house was the perfect place to reconnect. The house was clean and quiet. The host was wonderful and provided all we required. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chantale P.

Decent Stay
Overall we had a nice stay but there were definitely some shortcomings. The directions missed a road that was needed to find the property. Luckily the owner answered when I called and helped us find the place. The property needs a bit of maintenance. The chairs are worn out/broken, the stove hood fan doesn’t work properly and sounds like it is trying to explode. The toilet paper holder was missing in the washroom. The playground was in very poor repair, with a broken slide, another slide that was dangerously steep, and no protective surfacing under any of it. The towels were rough and appeared not very clean. The bbq was too dirty to actually use. When we tried there was so much smoke from all the grease built up we couldn’t use it. We did love the little fire table area on the front porch and the area is lovely. We had a great stay but I wish there was a bit more time spent on improving the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sari A., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our favourite stays!
The whole family loved this one so much. It was deafeningly quiet, with tall trees and the most relaxing environment. The hosts were very kind and though we did not get a chance to visit the farm, we will be back. Everyone had their own room which was huge. The only negative I can say were the spiders which is truly to be expected in the middle of the woods. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
Accommodations were very good and as advertised. Host was responsive to any issues that arose. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

DDWILDERNESS H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Private
Great place.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time! Still good 😊
This was our second time staying here. The host were very responsive in communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat Weekend
It was very nice. The beds, lighting and seating could be improved for sure the seating in the living room isn't enough and the chair in the corner feels like it is going to collapse when you sit in it. The lighting is so bad we needed lamps to help us do our puzzles and if they weren't burnt out lights then they were so dim you couldn't see very well, especially the pantry. Overall very lovely host just could use some improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances S., Kamloops, BC. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Small family reunion
Such a great place. Big decks for when we had others over for a reunion dinner. Loved the home layout. Beautiful setting for photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Kids love the playhouse, tree fort and nature walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sweet-Li H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
My girlfriends and I wanted a mom's weekend away, and this was everything we could wish for and more! We loved being able to spend the day at Sylvan, and then come back to a beautiful home surrounded by trees. I felt like we got both the beach and the forest. Although it's about 30 min. away from Sylvan, we were glad we were away from the busyness of the town, and loved that we could see the stars and enjoy the fire pit when we got back. We all loved it, and I just want to find any excuse to go back. We all also noticed how it seemed like their appliances and cooking tools and everything else weren't cheap and just found at some garage sale. The home was clean and the hosts were quick to respond to any questions. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family home
Wonderful home! Very spacious and comfortable for 9 people. The place was clean and had all amenities as described. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen m., Edmonton, canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this Country Home
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this home. Brooke is an amazing host. The location is perfect to take day trips to the Local fairs, beaches and attractions around Central Alberta. A great family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILNA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
We had a great time. Away from the busy city life. Comfortable, clean. Hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amardeep N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
My family had great time at this property. It’s a perfect hideout away from city with all the amenities required during the stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING FAMILY GETAWAY!!
Brooke and her family are absolutely wonderful people! They were so welcoming and gave us a farm tour, we also bought some fat eggs which were a great price and very good. The property is absolutely beautiful, very clean and awesome decor! we very much enjoyed our trip. The communication was excellent!! Our highlight of the trip was the cat Tom he is the sweetest boy and we fell in love with him right away. He enjoyed having a fire with us outside.. Great place to go to if your looking to get away for a bit :) highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome property
Place was perfect, clean and accurately described. Would love to stay again. If you stay here follow the owners written directions to get there, dont use google maps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend in the Woods
Amazing! We had a girls weekend here and the property was exactly what we were looking for! Tons of outdoor space but also a very large and open villa! Brooke was awesome and answered all ours questions so quickly! Would definitely recommend and we hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023