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Sylvan Lake Cottage 1/2 block to beach

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Outdoor dining
Front Deck
Outdoor dining
Photo taken in front of cottage.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sylvan Lake, AB
  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Rustic Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Shutter Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Sylvan Lake Cottage 1/2 block to beach

Licensed Tourist Home with Town of Sylvan

Our peaceful Lake House Lazy Day Haven is a licensed tourist home with the Town of Sylvan Lake. It's located 1/2 block from the beach, children's park, restaurants and pubs. It has a main and separate lower suite perfect for families to be together and yet everyone have their own space. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 upstairs and 1 down, with daybed in the lower suite. We have 3 full bath, 2 upstairs and 1 down. 2 fully equipped kitchens, and laundry. Enjoy the fire bit, bbq, and patio furniture while outdoors.

Property manager

Tara Wakefield
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Sylvan Lake

Located in Sylvan Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Cronquist House and Fort Normandeau are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Jarvis Bay Provincial Park. Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf and Summerland Leisure Park are also worth visiting.
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Sylvan Lake, AB

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jarvis Bay Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snake Lake Brewing Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Moo Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timber Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sylvan Lake Cottage 1/2 block to beach pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Sylvan Lake Cottage 1/2 block to beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sylvan Lake Cottage 1/2 block to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sylvan Lake Cottage 1/2 block to beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Sylvan Lake. Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf and Sylvan Lake Marina Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! So close to the lake and the main beach drive. Walkable to all kinds of adventures for people of all ages. A great spot for family gatherings or a cozy quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fern D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lots of space. Very close to beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennalee J.

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

Great property close to the beach!

We enjoyed our stay at Lazy Day Haven! The highlights for us were:- lots of space for 4 kids and 8 adults- closeness to the beach was awesome- lots of parking- all the amenities we needed Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Great location!

Comfortable, welcoming, great shower, sleeping,well equipped, great location!Would definitely come back time and time again!Thanks Tara!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Great location

Enough space for the adults to have space. Outside is great area with lots of seating at table or around fire pit.Overall very enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Fantastic family getaway for a wedding

Property was conveniently located by Sylvan Lake and lots of amenities near by.The house comfortably slept 7 people and could sleep 9.The host was tremendous in quickly responding to any of our questions and provided easy check in and check out.Our family would recommend this vacation home anytime.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joy and Lawrence S.

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

Great beach

Lovely home with well-equipped kitchen and 3 full baths. Surprise extra kitchen in the lower level! Fire pit and large deck for outside living. Very close to the beach and large playground. It worked well for our multigenerational family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good spot, clean, well supplied, but needs upgrading and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Most enjoyable stay

Clean and comfortable home away from home Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Great location for golf weekend

We have stayed here before and liked the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Amazing vacation spot in an incredible location

Truly blown away by how amazing our stay was. Perfect spot that was equipped with everything you need to have the best beach holiday. The location couldn’t be better! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Great place

We had a great time. The cottage was just a short walk away from the lake and the dog had fun running for her ball!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiko M.

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

Great getaway

The property is perfectly located to the water and restaurants. Great communication with the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Titto G.

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

Nice place to stay

Had a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Absolutely loves our stay

The cottage was SO well stocked, clean. Our host was very easy to deal with and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking to rent a cottage. And so close to the Main Street and lake area. I would rent this cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Excellent location!

2nd time we have stayed here! We highly recommend this rental and will most certainly stay again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Family reinio

A good place for a family to meet
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D., Calgary

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

Lovely and relaxing

Excellent location, clean home, wonderful host. Second time staying here, will be planning more future holidays here :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Family reunion

We found this great cottage last year when we came to Sylvan Lake for a Celebration of Life for our Mom
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

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

Good

A good property.However the heat distribution in the basement suite in winter is poor. More blankets would be desireable as the common area is cool
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Sylvan lake intro

Great location and matching amenities. Tara was easy to work with everything went just as planned and promised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

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

Family reunion gathering

Perfect spot for our families. Two kitchens, two levels to gather, large outdoor space, and so close to the beach were particular highlights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita P.

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

Great location great gome

Easy rental process and great response time from owner
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Family stay

Stayed here with family for our daughters wedding. Spacious and clean with ample parking space. Kitchen well stocked and nice to have 3 full bathrooms. High recommend this property to stay at. Great location to downtown Sylvan Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerrod w.

Awesome

Better than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Tara Wakefield

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests