Urban Cottage Oasis, awesome location, fully renovated and self contained

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Happy hour on the front deck followed by a BBQ!!

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly

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Calgary, AB

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
‪3 min drive‬
Calgary Tower
‪4 min drive‬
Stampede Park
‪6 min drive‬
Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This newly renovated 1910 century home is located just minutes from the heart of downtown in one of the most charming and quiet areas of Calgary. Walk, ride or train to any of Calgary's attractions easily from this centrally located cottage. The two bedrooms are well appointed luxurious spaces that can comfortably sleep 4. The bathroom has heated floors and a rain shower. The kitchen is a chefs dream with stainless steel appliances, gas stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge with ice maker for those happy hour drinks on the deck while watching the local commuters ride or walk home from work. Everything is new in this lovely home. The front yard is fenced and private with a great deck with BBQ and fire pit for entertaining or relaxing. Groceries, liquor, and baking are available from either local/organic shops or large chains only a block away. The bright living/dining area has large SMART TV, stereo, bar and dining for 6-8 people.

Property manager

Cathy Thoms

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Cosy private front porch is great to sit and observe the neighbourhood activity

Kitchen
Washer
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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number BL231990

About the area

Calgary

Located in Calgary, this cottage is in the city centre. Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Calgary Zoo and Calaway Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Scotiabank Saddledome or Stampede Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Calgary, AB

What's nearby

Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Calgary Tower - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
BMO Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Scotiabank Saddledome - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Stampede Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

Sunnyside Station - 5 min walk
Calgary University Station - 13 min drive
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪River Cafe - ‬15 min walk
‪Fuwa Fuwa - ‬9 min walk
‪Aggudo Coffee - ‬6 min walk
‪Hutch Cafe - ‬10 min walk
‪Flipp'n Burgers - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Cottage Oasis, awesome location, fully renovated and self contained pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Urban Cottage Oasis, awesome location, fully renovated and self contained?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Cottage Oasis, awesome location, fully renovated and self contained?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Urban Cottage Oasis, awesome location, fully renovated and self contained located?

Located in the centre of Calgary, this family-friendly cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bow River, Peace Bridge and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sunnyside Station is 5 minutes by foot and SAIT-ACA-Jubilee Station is 15 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pierre B.

27 Apr, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good home for a short stay in Calgary

Nice neighborhood and good house

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne c.

12 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunnyside Bliss

My husband and I stayed in the Sunnyside home for two months (January and February 2025) while our home was being renovated.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sunnyside home. The home was clean, comfortable, and cozy. The kitchen had plenty of appliances, tools, and dishes. Comfortable bed. Nicely heated floor in the bathroom.The hosts have a beautiful light display which changes depending on the season. And if you are staying in the brisk winter months you might get to see an ice sculpture that the host has created.There is a nice deck out front with a gas fire pit. A fake grass area for children or dogs to play. The front area is enclosed by a beautiful fence.Location, location, location! Only two – four blocks to a major grocery store and numerous restaurants. Close to the walking pathway along the river. Prince’s Island Park is accessible by a 13-minute walk, while downtown can be reached within 20 to 30 minutes on foot. If you prefer not to walk, the LRT station is just two blocks away and can take you downtown or to other parts of the city quickly.We stayed during the coldest months in Calgary and still loved our time in Sunnyside. Staying during the warmer months would only enhance the experience.The hosts were great to deal with.I would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

15 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Excellent location and great home. It was a perfect place for our family to stay while visiting our daughter who attends UofC. Would stay there again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verna Y.

17 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

1 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional stay & fabulous location

This unit is amazing! Charming, cozy, clean and the owner has thought of everything to make it comfortable & feel like home! Friendly Sunnyside neighbourhood walking distance to Kensington restaurants & the Peace Bridge. Will stay again & recommend to friends & family!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

21 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Sunnyside Cottage

This cottage was absolutely perfect. So well appointed inside and the front porch and garden were wonderful to sit, relax and meet all the neighbourhood dogs. The location was ideal as so much was in walking distance and the neighbourhood is lovely. Great hists aswell.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

17 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks again

This was our second long-term summer stay. We had great walks and bike rides from here and walked to Safeway and lots of restaurants. The cottage is well-supplied with everything we needed. Thanks again Cathy and Tim. See you next year.

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

10 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will love it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

21 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay.

The perfect stay in a well presented and incredibly comfortable unit. Cathy and Tim were superb hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracee K.

3 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Urban cottage

I had a very nice stay. Felt very comfortable and homey. Sunny Side is a very nice area and an easy walk to a variety of restaurants and dog walking. If the weather hadn’t been so coldI think I would have done much more walking in to the city core just across the river.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis N.

16 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Calgary

This property was a direct reflection of the surrounding beauty of Calgary with its many parks and biking trails. The home was clean, well stocked with ever appliance and utensils for preparing your own food. The neighborhood is quiet and in a perfect location to access downtown, local shops and the trail system. The hosts were available when needed. We wish we had planned on staying longer. We hope to return to this home someday and will recommend to our friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catharine H., Guelph, Ontario

2 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post hip replacement stay

Our trip to Calgary, from BC, was for my hip replacement surgery. We chose to stay at the Urban Cottage Oasis because we wanted a comfortable, home-away-from-home feeling instead of being in a hotel. It is all on one level, has high beds and high bar stools in the kitchen, all of which I needed post-surgery. There were grocery stores at a convenient distance, and my husband enjoyed some good walks straight from the Cottage. This rental home did not disappoint: the beds were comfortable, the couches too, the kitchen well-appointed for our needs and it served us well. We’re grateful to the owner for her flexibility and allowing me to use crutches and a walker in her home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

2 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this cottage next to a beautiful city!

This location was perfect. The town was adorable. The cottage was just right for us and we even enjoyed the front porch heater with our coffee. The owner was in the unit right below us and was very helpful. Everything is so close and convenient. I wish I had more time to enjoy all of the restaurants and sites.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

26 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house in amazing location

Myself, my husband and my two daughters (4 and 2) stayed for three nights. The property was exactly as pictured with all the amenities needed. The location is amazing with restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance and close to downtown with short drives to all the locations we visited. Home was clean and owners were very responsive. Will definitely be staying here when we come back to Calgary!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

14 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cant beat the location

First time staying at this cottage but will probably be back. The location was absolutely perfect close to downtown and the river. Beds were super comfortable and the cottage has more than the basic neccesseties available. Easy checkin and checkout. Thanks so much for a awesome weekend!ps. Check out the loop out trail just at the end of the street at night it looks over the whole city!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

9 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Cottage

This was a wonderful home for our six-week summer visit to Calgary. Thanks to Tim and Cathy for a great stay. The home is very well-equipped, and we loved the front porch. The cottage is an easy walk to everything -- restaurants, bars, Safeway, Prince's Island Park and downtown. We'll be back!

Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice & Ann L., Sioux Falls, South Dakota USA

23 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best place/folks in Calgary

Super caring people, location, rental unit, wonderful city. As always a great stay. We feel blessed we found this VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila G., Nelson, NZ

12 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best ever stay!!

The house and location were perfect. Comfortably furnished with great linens and bed. Lovely outdoor porch and so handy for the train which arrives every few minutes to go downtown and to the Stampede. Fantastic hosts and an awesome neighbourhood. Can’t believe how lucky we were finding Tim and Cathy’s place, it made our trip very special.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

5 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we wanted

This is a beautiful, extremely comfortable 2 bedroom home. It has everything you might need and easy to locate with their provided notes. We will definitely book again and refer friends to. Thank you so much Cathy!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

1 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

A terrific place to stay, close to the heart of the city.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwina B.

26 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Oasis in the heart of the city!

We absolutely loved the quaint cottage feel of this vintage home in Sunnyside! Lovely, homey and clean! The house was stocked with all of the essentials and more! We loved spending time outside on the private deck - enjoying the birds, squirrels, trees and passers by!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and perfect location!

This place was absolutely adorable and close to many great shops and restaurants. My friends and I had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

18 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit in a great location

Very cute. Nice mix of old and new.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karol P., Courtenay BC

15 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calgary

Lovely home. Very central. Great shops within walking distance. Really nice Dog Parks and pathways within walking distance. Host very nice, easy to speak with. Would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Thoms

Homeowners are long time Calgarians and proud Sunnyside residents who live next door to this rental property. We waited 20 years to purchase this home and turn it into the charming rental cottage we knew it could be. The transformation of this home has been very rewarding and we look forward to sharing this lovely home and our neighborhood with people from all over the world. We love to travel as well and have tried to make this a place what we would love to rent when visiting another city. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property is on the same block as our home and needed some loving. We have lived here for 25 years and think this is the best neighborhood in Calgary. This property has been fully upgraded and without losing its old charm .