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Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Living area
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Buffalo Lake
  • Place, Rochon Sands Provincial Park
  • Place, Stettler Town and Country Museum

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!

Come relax and enjoy our bright and spacious year round lakehouse retreat - Skipping Stone Lodge in Buffalo Sands!

Whether it's summer, winter, spring or fall, it's beautiful time to head for the lake.

Need a place for a summer vacation? Spend your days soaking up the sun, building sand castles and splashing in the lake (less than a 5 minute walk from the house). Kids like to play in the sand? Load up the wagon with buckets and shovels and head for the beach! Got a boat? Bring it along - there are boat launches within a short distance at both Rochon Sands and White Sands (no cost at either launch and and there is a place to park your vehicle/trailer while you are on the water at each). After a day of fun, enjoy a BBQ on the large deck while the sun sets.

Looking for something to do during the winter season? Bring your Skates!
Just steps away from the house, the neighborhood pond is maintained with a skating oval and an area for a friendly game of hockey - including nets! Lace up your skates, brew up some hot chocolate, build a fire in the outdoor fire pit and enjoy the winter with some family time outdoors.

Love to fish? Buffalo Lake is a great lake for fishing in the summer and the winter. The most common fish in the lake are Northern Pike and Burbot.

A perfect getaway from from the city with all the comforts of home. Only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Edmonton and 2 hours and 15 minutes from Calgary. Need supplies?Groceries? Looking to eat out or pick up some take out? The cottage is only 20 minutes from Stettler where you can find anything you may need during your stay.

No matter the season, everyone will find something to keep them busy! Board games at the kitchen table, a friendly game of ping pong in the walkout basement, a Disney+ movie with the family or catch up with your favorite sports team on the big screen with Sportsnet.

Swimming, skating, ice fishing, playing in the sand, roasting marshmallows or building a snowman - we have it all!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Buffalo Sands Community quiet time is after 11:00 p.m.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Map
County of Stettler, AB

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rochon Sands Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions - 34 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Cold Lake - 35 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Stettler Town and Country Museum - 37 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Men Men Don Don - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Grandma's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Walsh Camp at Buffalo Lake - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Buffalo Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Rochon Sands Provincial Park. Pheasantback Golf Club is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All went well with the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week long beachy time with the family!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely, quiet ladies weekend away. This house had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful place for our family to gather for Thanksgiving. The space was perfect for the 10 of us, lots of room for everyone. The house is very well stocked with everything we needed, and the hot tub and ping pong table were a bonus when the weather turned nasty. We also enjoyed all the mowed trails available for walking and biking, a very nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, clean, no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girish R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Lake Community for Relaxing and Home away from Home

Overall good. We did quite enjoy our stay. The house is beautiful inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Connie D.

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

Family reunion

We love this cottage. This was our third time. The addition of the hot tub really added to our enjoyment of the property. The weather was not great all the time but we had a great fire time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

xia l.

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

Really nice area, amazing property, charming rooms

we were a group of 10 adults. It was very nice stay, quite natural area, cozy and luxurious house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debby

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

Wonderful place

The hosts responded right away to all messages. The house is well stocked with everything we could want. The beds are very comfortable. The hot water on demand quit working but the owner came the same day to fix it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Great getaway spot

Was a good weekend with friends. Lots of space and beds for everyone and a great kitchen with everything I needed to cook for 8 people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Everything is perfect kinda place

Exactly as advertised. Totally met our expectations. The best equipped VRBO we have stayed in. We also enjoyed visiting Rochon Provincial Park and Stettler. The Tuesday market is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Excellent Girls’s Getaway

7 friends spent 2 nights and had a great time. It was great to have 5 bedrooms and fully stocked kitchen. We really appreciated small things like Saran and tin foil. There was tons of room to spread out and each have our own little corner of the house and outdoors. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Fantastic family get-away

We had three generations of family staying for the weekend, and we all had a lovely time. There is lots for the kids to do, and the view is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne H.

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

Awesome

The perfect place to stay for a short work trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Amazing cottage

This property was an amazing cottage to stay near Buffalo Lake Great view of the fireworks without leaving Great vibe in atmosphere highly recommend and would get definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. The house was beautiful, clean and had everything our family needed. We had three generations staying and each one of us had a floor to accommodate, which worked out great. The hot tub was fantastic! It truly was a home away from home for us. We were surprised how close we were to beaches, Old McDonald’s Farm and Stettler, which has great shopping and all the amenities you could imagine. The community of Buffalo Sands is very friendly and welcoming. There is a beach and a children’s playground a very close walk. We also love that the house backed onto a pond where we could have quiet mornings watching the birds! The host was amazing at communication and takes a great deal of pride in their home. We highly recommend this stay. We felt like it was an amazing place to recharge at a great price!
Backyard
Pond
Back 5 minutes walk away from the house
Fireplace mantle
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel T.

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

great place!

we loved the layout of the space! it was just enough for our family. we enjoyed our time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Family get away

Dan and lesli were great it’s a great place for a family. Thank you so much for the great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our group of 9 had a great stay! There is plenty of room for everyone to have their own space if they wanted. The ping pong table was a hit. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Beautiful house

Very bright, big walk-out deck, and three levels
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nothing but great things to say about this property. the location, people, extras, everything was perfect! so much space to play games, sit around the camp fire, go swimming, etc. lesli & dan were great at communicating & made the experience so much easier! will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hollie b.

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

Loved it

I totally enjoyed the peacefulness of it. The home was fantastic and I'm very pleased with my experience. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Connie D.

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

Cabin

Beautiful cabin. The weather wasnt perfect but we still had a lovely time. Lots of room and lots of light and windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T.

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

Great place

The home is beautiful. The community was very welcoming. The communication with the owners were great. They instantly answered all our questions. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lesli Skrepnyk

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