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Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk

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Main Livingroom
A spacious living area with a kitchen, wooden cabinets, a sofa, and a dining table.
Property grounds
Main Kitchen
Main Livingroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sylvan Lake
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sylvan Lake, AB
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Sylvan Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk

This beautiful west-facing waterfront home, with public beach access just steps away, is the perfect vacation retreat for you and your family. Ideally located just a 5-minute walk from the boardwalk, you'll enjoy easy access to downtown's restaurants, shops, and attractions while still being able to relax in a peaceful lakeside setting away from the hustle and bustle.

Spend your evenings unwinding on the spacious deck as you take in spectacular sunsets, or explore the waterfront by bike along the scenic boardwalk. The deck is fully gated, providing a safe and secure space for young children and your furry family members to enjoy the incredible lake views with you.

Whether you're paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, or boating, the lake is right outside your front door, making it easy to enjoy everything waterfront living has to offer.

For larger families or groups, the home also includes a fully self-contained one-bedroom, one-bath lock-off suite featuring its own private entrance, full kitchen, living room, and all the comforts needed for additional guests or extended family.
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1342520vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Map
Sylvan Lake, AB

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Landmark Cinemas Sylvan Lake - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Sylvan Lake Park - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • beach near Sylvan Lake - 9 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timber Coffee Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snake Lake Brewing Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Community Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Family Getaway | Beach Access | Pet Friendly | Walk along Boardwalk located?

Situated on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sylvan Lake and Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. Top O' The Hill Golf Course and Lakewood Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location across from the lake with lots of room for two families to stay! Fully stocked kitchen, the coffee and tea bar was especially appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and found the home spacious enough for both families. It's great to hear that the fully stocked kitchen and the coffee and tea bar were a hit; we love adding those little touches to help our guests feel at home. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back for another lakeside getaway in the future! Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to the beach, amazing sunsets and the inside was well appointed with everything you need and more (ie popcorn maker and popcorn, air fryer, barbecue utensils, lots of tea and coffee etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Hi Maggie, Thank you for taking time to give us a review! I am delighted to hear that you folks enjoyed your time in Sylvan Lake and that the home was a nice cherry-on-top for your vacation time in our beautiful little community. Aren't the sunsets amazing? We never tire of them! We hope to have you folks back again as it was a delight to host you and your family. Happy Travels, Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing, and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Definitely planning on returning to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeneen M.

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

Great lake vacation

This is our second year staying here for five nights and we had a blast. Already booked for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
It’s always a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us Janeen!! See you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colleen S.

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

Great place - nice location across from beach!

This is a very nice place - right across from a very busy beach always lots to see! Comfy beds and lots of kitchen amenities! Host was excellent - always quick to respond and answer any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Hi Colleen, Thank you for taking time to send us a review. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to hear back from you folks again. Until next time, take care and happy travels :) Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittney W.

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

Great Beach House

This house is absolutely amazing!! Clean and spacious great access to the lake/beach!! Would stay here any time!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you for your review Brittney. We would love to have you back at anytime! Enjoy the remainder of your summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Great location and space! Highly recommend for families.

Nice lake house directly across from a quiet beach. Stayed with our family of five plus the in-laws. Nice amenities and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Hi Tracy, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the cottage and for your kind words! I hope the remainder of your summer is memorable and we hope to see you back at the beach house again. Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great location and property

Easy and good communication
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
Thank you Stephanie!!! We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIUS P.

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

Canada day stay

We had our kids and grandkids all there for a Canada day long weekend. Walked with the whole family to the downtown activities and spend a lot off time on the beach ⛱️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narae L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was located at a perfect spot for kids playing. There were lots of towels available, would not need to bring any extra towels. Tammy was also very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Narae, thank you so much for the kind review! I'm so glad to hear the location worked well for your family and that the extra towels came in handy :) It was a pleasure hosting you, and I truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Excellent Lake Experience

Host is wonderful, lots of room specifically planned for families/large gatherings, PLUS just a few steps away from Sylvan Lake. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. You and your family were a delight to host and we look forward to seeing you again! FYI- Our cleaning staff couldn't have been any more pleased at the condition that you left our home in. Much appreciated :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Beautiful Lake View

This property is just a wonderful place to relax with family and enjoy the lake view with its breathtaking sunsets. It has enough room to accommodate everyone, a spacious deck for relaxing and is mere steps away from the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Wendy, It was a pleasure having you folks back again! I hope the grandkids enjoyed the weekend. I truly appreciate you taking the time to give us a review of you latest stay and I look forward to seeing you folks again! Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Love this property

This is our second time staying at this property and we absolutely love it. Tammy is so good to work with and so accommodating. Love this house as we can have multiple families stay with ample room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Thank you for your kind words Michelle. It truly was an honour to host you and your family again this summer. You are most certainly welcome anytime. Take care, Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyle P.

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

Lyle’s Sylvan Lake

The house is in an excellent location right across the road from the beach. It’s an excellent spot for small children as the water is very shallow. Close 5 minute drive to restaurants and other attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2021
Lyle, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's always a pleasure to host you and your family!! Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R.

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

Family Gathering

We rented this property to stay at during a family wedding that was being held locally. It was the perfect size for our group. The multiple bedroom spaces, the outdoor space and location was perfect for the whole family. We could not have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Nichole, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay and I hope to see you folks again!! Take care, and safe travels. Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tammy is an excellent host. She answered questions quickly and went above and beyond on a request re a coffee grinder. We thought there was one there, but there wasn't. After asking, she immediately said she'd pay for one if I would pick one up at Walmart. I did and she reimbursed me promptly. That's service! The property is beautiful. we arrived in 30 degree weather and the beach is across the street. Lots of fans in the rooms to cool them down. Then being Alberta the weather changed and it was windy and cold . The living room fireplace was well stocked with kindling and wood, and we really enjoyed it.Two bedrooms upstairs and 2 bathrooms, one bedroom w bunk bed main floor and lovely bedroom bathroom in basement. My one sister used the sofa bed downstairs and found it very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen, coffee/tea station ( now w a coffee grinder too!) Fridge was different as no shelving available in the door, it was lovely to have another fridge in the basement, for drinks and overflow items. We'd love to come back . Its 20-30 min walk along the shore to downtown. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Thank you for the glowing review, Catherine! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Thanks to your suggestion, all of our future guests will now have access to a coffee grinder. 😊 You certainly got the full Alberta weather experience, didn't you? What a wild mix of conditions! I'm not entirely sure what happened to the refrigerator door shelves over the past season, but strangely enough, it will be less expensive to replace the entire fridge than to purchase a few replacement shelves, which is absolutely bananas! It's definitely on our list of upcoming improvements. Thank you again for being such wonderful guests. We truly appreciate your kindness and feedback, and we hope to welcome you back again someday. Take care, and happy travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

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

Absolutely amazing property with superb location with beach across the street and so well equipped

We have nothing but good to say about our stay at this property in Sylvan Lake. It was everything as shown in the photos. Checking in was flawless and we were thrilled with all the amenities. We would love to return to this piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Dianne, thank you for taking the time to give us a review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family and hope to see you back again soon. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Tammy💕
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lise T.

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

Family Get together

Our family get together was amazing! The location was excellent as well as the house. Loved that we could just walk a few steps and we were at the beach! We had the best holiday! The host was great and answered all of questions. We would love to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Hi Lise, Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Much appreciated!! I am thrilled that you and your family had such a great stay and we’re able to spend so much time at the beach. You really had perfect weather as well!! I look forward to having you folks back again. Enjoy the remainder of your summer!! Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha N.

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

Perfect Vacation on the Lake

We had a fabulous vacation in Sylvan Lake. The host was fantastic and very responsive and accommodating. What a perfect location and the home was wonderfully set up for a large family or for a large group. The two Kitchens were well stocked and we enjoyed the ability to feel like we were at home away from home. Very pleased with the detail and all the extras in This Home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Hi Trisha, I’m happy to hear that you and your family had a nice time!! It certainly was a delight to host you all and we look forward to having you back. I appreciate the generous review and for you taking the time to write one :) Enjoy the remainder of your summer!! Tammy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackie E.

Great Location Beautiful View

Excellent spot for families right across the street from a clean sandy beach. The house was well equipped and has lots of space. The host Tammy was quick to respond with any questions or requests that we had. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Sylvan Lake beachfront stay

Awesome home to gather with family and friends and enjoy time together by the lake. Lots of space, comfortable, home away from home. Patio overlooking lake makes for beautiful views, day and night. Love the sunsets. Our family will be back. Owner is quick to respond and helpful, and makes sure you enjoy your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
Hi Kathryn, I appreciate your gracious review!! I look forward to hosting you again next August. Sincerely, Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeneen M.

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

3rd Year in a row

We enjoyed our 3rd stay for a week this time. It is a fabulous location and spacious home. It would be nice to have air conditioning but thankfully a few evenings cooled down because of late evening rain.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Hi Janeen, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's always a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us!! Unfortuantely, because the home is a West Coast Contempory design, it was built with in floor heating in order to take advantage of the vaulted ceilings and multiple floors. We do not have ducting for a regular AC unit, however, we have been in the queue for a new minisplit syatem since last fall. We hope to be able to have that installed by next year!! Fingers crossed :) Again, thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again soon. Happy Travels, Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drena P.

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

Awesome Birthday Celebration

This was our second stay here, and everything was perfect. Able to accommodate our whole family. Owner was very helpful and friendly. Just a perfect week right in front of the beach for easy access. So close to beach, easy to walk back and forth to house for any needs. Highly recommend for some down time, and just relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Drena, thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Your family photos were so amazing (thank you for sharing them with us). We love to see the generations making wonderful memories at our lake house. Take care and we look forward to hosting you again. Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

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

Family gathering

We had a most amazing time staying at this beautiful property!! It exceeded expectations in every way! The house is very well equipped; everything from all you would dream of in the kitchen to chairs for around the fire pit. Tammy was very helpful answering all of my many questions ahead of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Hi Doreen, I really was such a pleasure hosting you and your family. I'm happy you were able to enjoy the firepit! It's one of my favorite things, sitting by the fire and watching the sunset. I hope to have you folks back again soon! Take care and enjoy the remainder of your summer. Tammy :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location but in of upkeep inside and out. Adequate supply of blankets, utensils. Seating for dining was inadequate. Fridge shelves from the door. Coffee making machines were great.Parking was a pain, being limited to four vehicles when advertising room for 17 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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