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Cozy 2 Bedroom Family Cottage

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Terrace/patio
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a window with blinds.
A bookshelf filled with DVDs and books, a wooden clock, and a blue storage bin.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a bookshelf, and a rug.
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gull Lake, AB

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy 2 Bedroom Family Cottage

This cozy 2 bedroom cottage is only a few minutes walk from a secluded sandy and child friendly beach. Enjoy relaxing evenings on the deck, barbecuing, or sitting around the large paved fire pit. The cottage has a fenced treed lot and is pet friendly. Local amenities include a large park close by and a honey farm within walking distance. The Wooden Shoe café and ice cream parlour as well as Aspen Provincial Park are just a short drive away. Also the town of Lacombe is just a few miles away if you want to dine out or pick up a few supplies.
Thank you for for your interest in our cottage and we hope to see you soon!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must be kept on a leash when not on the property. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9726914ha
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Gull Lake, AB

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Top - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Piccolo Pizza and Pasta - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ripples - ‬13 min drive
  • The Sandbar
  • ‪M & M Food Market - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 2 Bedroom Family Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 2 Bedroom Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 2 Bedroom Family Cottage?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caralee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented this cottage for a sister's getaway. The cottage was clean and exactlyas described. We enjoyed the quiet and spacious 2 bedroom. We spent lots of time at the campfire as the weather was a bit cool. Great communication from the owner. Every small appliance you could want was provided as well as spices and smores for the fire.. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely helpful and communicated well, directions were perfect The cabin was very well equiped. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and chill.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2025
Thank you for your kind review Sharon. Please take care and enjoy the remainder of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan S.

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

May Long Weekend Stay

Property was comfortable and provided what we needed for the long weekend. Convenient access to Lacombe and near Gull Lake. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Weekend away

Property is in a great location for slowing down and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 3, 2025
Thank you for leaving a review of our cottage Rob. We are so glad you were able to have a relaxing weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really wonderful place to stay. Weather was on and off but lots to do inside and outside. Great seating, whether inside or outside too. Lovely homey touches everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a lovely and peaceful place. We had an amazing weekend here. Lots of lovely touches. Great communication with Martin, thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Great Getaway!!

Super clean, quite, comfortable and close walk to the beach. Really good directions provided from the host to get you to the location. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
Thank you for your great review Joe. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob B.

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

Relaxing at Gull lake.

Nice quiet location. Fenced yard for the dog. Fantastic firepit area. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review Rob. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, well stocked cottage. Lovely back yard. The perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Owners obviously take pride in this cottage, ensuring your comfort.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time at our cottage and had a chance to relax. Take care of yourselves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

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

May rental

Very nice place . Had a great time .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2024
Thank you for your great review of our cottage Rick. Take care and enjoy your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Quiet Oasis

Fantastic location with the lake close by. Very quiet neighborhood and friendly people whom I did meet. Would recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review Sharon. So glad you enjoyed a relaxing time at the cottage! - Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yves G.

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

Enjoyable stay!

We are very grateful to our hosts for a lovely home, it was as described and we had an enjoyable weekend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review Yves. We are so glad you enjoyed your weekend at the cottage. Take care - Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice comfortable cabin within walking distance to the beach. The yard was great with a good sized deck with comfortable furniture and a large backyard and firepit. Very relaxing and peaceful. We reached out to the host with a question who answered right away. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2025
Thank you so much Ashley for this wonderful review of your stay at our cottage. We are very glad you enjoyed your time there and we will be delighted to have you stay again in the future. Take care! Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

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

Great little cottage

We enjoyed our family weekend at this cottage. Lovely space to enjoy the outdoors slow down. The hosts were very easy to work with and accomodating. We recommend for anyone wanting a quiet cabin to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2024
Thank you Tabitha for your great review of our cottage. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that you had a chance to relax and spend some time outside. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer. Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

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

Great place to relax

It was soo quiet there. The place was clean and very well equipped. We took in the Krayy family farm, and while rainy went to Lacombe and the honey farm. Lots to do around there. Great place, great area! Lots ro do around there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2024
Thank you for your great review of your stay at our cottage Tyler. We're so glad you enjoyed relaxing and exploring the area. Indeed, there is lots to see and do! Enjoy the rest of the summer - Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

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

Great getaway!

This was our first time vacationing with our reactive dog. It is fully fenced, well treed and perfect for our boy. We felt very relaxed and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
Thank you for leaving this great review of our cottage Alicia. We are so glad that you and your dog were able to relax and enjoy the property without any worries. Take care - Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Perfectfamily winter retreat

We were visiting a family member in the area , who is not well. The cabin proved a great place for us to stay, and have them visit us for the day on Saturday. The cabin was perfect - roomy enough for games, chatting, going for walks, and the kitchen is very well equipped to accommodate any Kind of cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our cottage and we are glad that it suited your needs. Safe travels home!
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage as very pet friendly. The hosts had left most of their food and clothing in the cupboards and closets so putting our own clothing and food stuffs away was limited.Other than the above, the cottage was vey comfortable and well located for access to the sandy beach and the lake.The property is completely fenced so pets can safely be let outside and the hosts also provide bags and bin s to get rid of their waste.A nice place for summer getaways.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2025
Thank you for your review of our cottage. We have taken notice of your observation concerning the need for more space to put your clothes and food. We will make some adjustments for future guests. We are very glad both you and your pets enjoyed a safe and peaceful getaway. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

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

Lovely Get Away Vacation

We really enjoyed the quiet, serenity and peaceful area of this cottage near Gull Lake. The dog enjoyed the yard and area for walks, I enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the livingroom watching dvd movies, sleeping in the bed, touring around the local area. I would definitely come back again, even in the winter if there are bookings available at that time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review of your stay at our cottage Janice. We are so glad you and your dog enjoyed your stay and that you had time to relax. The cottage is equipped for use in all four seasons and will be available for rental during the winter. Thanks again and take care. - Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Cute, cozy cabin with everything you need

The cabin was perfect for myself and my 3 children ages 8-14. Due to the low water levels this year, the nearest beach wasn't great but Wilson's beach just a few minutes down the road was a great place to spend the afternoon. Host was attentive and easy to get a hold of, gave very detailed and useful instructions for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review Jane. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to explore the surroundings. Take care - Martin
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob M.

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

Nice experience

Our stay at Dragonfly cottage was quite nice... only suggestion would be to have your own lawn chairs for around the fire pit, the chairs provided are covered with spiderwebs and spiders. underneath
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2024
Thank you for your review of your stay at our cottage Rob. We will be purchasing new chairs for around the fire pit and we will also remember to check them often for webs. Take care and enjoy the rest of the summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CherylAnne S.

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

A Much Needed Escape!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming cottage! The homey feel and dragonfly theme throughout made it so cozy and inviting. The host clearly put a lot of thought into the decor, adding special touches that made us feel right at home. Just a short 5-minute walk to the lake, which was perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Our dog Bailey also had an amazing time—being able to bring her along made the weekend even more special. The backyard fire pit was a great bonus for evening relaxation. Highly recommend this dog-friendly spot for a peaceful getaway! We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2024
Thank you for your amazing review of your stay at our cottage CherylAnne. We are so glad that you and your dog enjoyed your stay and were able to take full advantage of the outdoor amenities. Take care and we hope to see you again. - Martin
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth P.

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

Extra’s

Because we were involved with the trade fair in Ponoka, we didn’t get to enjoy the property as much as we would’ve liked. Appreciated all the little extras.Please invest in a couple more mirrors. Maybe a full length and one in each bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2025
Thank you for your review Ruth. Thank you also for your suggestion about adding mirrors in the bedrooms. We are always looking for ways to make improvements. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer!

About the host

Hosted by Martin Hosier

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Angela and Martin along with Cynthia and Phil purchased this cottage at the beginning of the Covid pandemic for our families to enjoy. It was quite run down and in need of a major renovation at the time. While most of the major work is completed we continue to make improvements a little at a time each time we visit. We enjoy spending time at the cottage (we call it Dragonfly Cottage because large dragonflies can often be seen flying around) so much that we thought we would share it with others when we are not using it.

Why they chose this property

The wonderful thing about Dragonfly Cottage is its quiet secluded location and close proximity to Gull Lake...perfect for relaxing and playing in the water!

What makes this property unique

Dragonfly Cottage is ideal for families with children and pets. There are plenty of things for children to do and there is also a large fenced yard for dogs to safely play.

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