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Open concept living room with rustic, exposed beams that showcase the upper half story loft space.
A blend of rustic and modern. We wanted to keep the wood feature wall, exposed beams, and chimney original to showcase the character of this 1940s home!
Cozy, comfy couch in the living room facing a 65" flat screen TV.
Loft access here via the locking library ladder. You will enter through the exposed beams up to the top king bed where it overlooks the living room.
Open concept living room with high ceilings through the rustic exposed beams.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sylvan Lake, AB
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake Marina Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft

This special place is close to everything, making it THE BEST spot in Sylvan Lake! You get the real lake life experience.

Situated right in the hub of downtown, only steps away from the lake. All the best spots are walkable in minutes from here. We are right behind the most popular lake spot, restaurants / bars, and shops. Have the convenience of coming and going from home easily, even if you are out all day!

This character cottage will give you a cozy, comfortable, and truly unique stay. Its a home from the 40s that has been completely renovated to new. Its the perfect blend of modern with touches of its original rustic flare.

You have a full kitchen to prepare meals at home. We have a fridge, stove / oven, air fryer, panini press, Keurig coffee machine, and magic bullet blender available for you. Note: no microwave or dishwasher.

The back yard has a deck, barbeque, and fire pit! Get the joys of being right by the lake, but the comfort of being at home in your own space.

You are in the heart of the action, but still in a quiet safe & quiet neighborhood.

You can walk everywhere in minutes, but driving is easy as well. Enjoy parking right by the lake on your driveway. No need to search endlessly for paid parking!

The house is a single floor house with 2 bedrooms on the main floor. The master bedroom has a king bed and the second bedroom has a queen bed.

The upstairs loft space is a half story that overlooks the living room on the main floor. The access is via the locking library ladder and through the exposed beams. Note: It has low ceilings and no railings enclosing the space. Not recommended for people with low mobility or children.

You get the entire property to yourselves! We give our guests space to enjoy their time. We are available for assistance via phone, chat, email.

This property has a doorbell camera and security cameras on the exterior gates for your safety and security.

Refundable security deposit of $250 and rental agreement is required to be completed for all reservations.

License # STAR-04832
Maximum Occupancy: 4 People
Only guests included on the reservation are allowed on the property. No outside guests or parties permitted.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Only guests on the reservation permitted on the property. No outside guests allowed.

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STAR-04832

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft on 31 May 2026 start from £125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Sylvan Lake - The Lazy Lake Loft located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sylvan Lake and Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. 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. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect place for us to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ritchelle27

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t beat the location! Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thanks for staying with us, Ritchelle 😊 It was our pleasure. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Receptive host. Clean home with great character.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic L.

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

Great stay!

Great communication with owner, property as described, fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
It was our pleasure to have you! Glad you had a nice visit. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the home and it felt very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
We appreciate you staying with us. Happy to hear it was a great one!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eryn D.

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

Lazy Loft so cute

Bright, spacious and cleanMinutes from beach and restaurantsHost was very respondent and polite We would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thanks for staying with us, Eryn! Glad to hear you loved your stay. We would love to see you again ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Got little house. Great location. Very nice yard with bbq, fire pit, shade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
It was nice having you! So glad the house, yard, and location worked great for you. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the place and Veronica was so lovely as a host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cutest spot in a great location

The hosts was very accommodating from start to finish, cottage was very cute and very clean! Would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
We are glad you found the place cute! Thanks for the stay. We can't wait to see you again :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Lois M.

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

Cozy

Great place - clean and cared for. Surprisingly, no dishwasher or microwave and no extra toilet paper. Loved the main bedroom and the loft!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
It was our pleasure to have you guys❤️ We are glad you liked the place! Our guest experience is the most important to us. I am very sorry to hear you weren't able to find the extra toilet paper. We do have additional supplies available there. The house is set up for a 4 person occupancy. Since you had a group of 7, we would have let you know where you could grab more had we known. Heritage homes definitely have their charm, but can sometimes add limitations. Potentially in the future, we can find a solution to adding a microwave and dishwasher. The property listing does show what is available in the house, but we will look to see where we can clarify that more for guests. Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon 🙂
Verified

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute and comfortable stay with all home amenities. Walkable to main attractions in minutes. Host was very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Lazy Loft

Great little place for family! Can’t beat location! Friendly responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great Location!

Nice home, walking distance to the main beach and restaurants. Very clean, great space and host was fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Happy you loved the location! Thanks for the stay, hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

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

Great location

Perfect place to stay for families and couples alike. A short walk to the beach, local restaurants/bars and parks. House is renovated and has everything you’ll need for your stay. Will definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Love that you enjoyed your stay. It is a great spot for families and couples alike :) we look forward to seeing you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelle P.

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

Relaxation

This was a wonderful cottage close to everything for my family. The welcoming atmosphere was so nice and Veronica was so quick at responding to any questions I had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
It was our pleasure Noelle! I am glad you had a wonderful time and that you enjoyed the place :) Thank you for the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Awesome location

Very cute cabin/cottage in a great location. Everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Thank you Veronica. Will strive to book again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
We can't wait to have you again next year! Thank you for the stay :) We enjoyed having you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

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

Lake Loft

Our stay was great, the portable AC unit and fans worked well to keep the space cool even in mid July. Super close to restaurants/bars and the beach, plenty of space for the four of us. Good spot for a few days at the lake. We would stay again if we are in Sylvan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
Thanks for the stay, Colin! I'm glad that you loved the stay and that you were able to stay cool during the +30s heat wave we were having. We hope to see you again next time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla H.

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

Marla

Veronica was a great host, such a cute little cottage, it was perfect for our girls getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica H.

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

Summer Cottage fun!

Close to the beach, clean and did the job perfect for 4 adults Right by shopping and a great place to enjoy family time. No microwave or dishwasher giving more time to bond over doing dishes. Definitely want to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Charming home, 5 minute stroll to the beach

Manager was really responsive, house was really cute and appointed with lots of care. Lots of room for 3 adults and a 10 year old. Location was perfect for beaching, walks on the lakefront, and endless places to eat and drink. Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
You guys were a pleasure to host, Jason! We are so glad you got to enjoy the beach and the lakefront activities. We look forward to having you again soon :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely renovated on the inside but the outside needs some serious work. The inside had TONS of spiderwebs, spiders, june bugs (I think they're called). Tons as in, killing 10 per day. They need to do some spider spraying or something. Nice amenities within the house, tidy. Location was great but the street specifically is a little sketchy. Wouldn't stay here again unless there was some upkeep outside/got the bug situation inside under control.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying with us and for your review. We are happy to hear you liked the location and found the place nicely renovated and tidy!  This area downtown by the lake is known as 'Cottage Country'. It's full of history, heritage homes, and greenery - making this area special. Many guests love the location by the lake and find the neighborhood very safe & quiet.  Our guest experience and cleanliness are our top priorities, so we are very sorry to hear you had anything but an exceptional experience. We take your review very seriously and will be looking to make any improvements where possible.  In the fall, with all the surrounding trees, there are leaves on the ground. It's a bit of the charm at the lake at this time of year. As temperatures start to drop, some leaves around the exterior are left as added benefit to the plants and wildlife. We do maintain the exterior of the property in between stays. That being said, the leaves do continue to fall, so we will look to see where we can schedule more maintenance in (without disturbing our guests ❤️). The house is inspected and cleaned thoroughly for each stay, and we did not locate any cobwebs or insects inside. Sylvan does not have June Bugs at this time of year. The house is really close to the lake and is surrounded by trees, so there is always the possibility that insects can enter the house through open doors, windows, and screens. We would have loved the opportunity to come by while you were here to troubleshoot and provide solutions. Regardless, we take all guest feedback seriously. We have gone ahead and closed the property to have it professionally inspected. We never overlook the opportunity to improve.  We really appreciate you staying with us and for your feedback. We hope to get the chance to host you again in the future 💖🥰
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Lazy Loft

Wonderful! This beautiful house is very comfortable and cozy with a short walk to the beach, restaurants and Big Moo! There is a well stocked kitchen, laundry machines and super comfortable bed. We appreciated the full size bottles of good quality shampoo, conditioner and body soap in the shower. The Host is very helpful, a great communicator and very accommodating. We would love to come again when we visit family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
We appreciate you staying with us! Glad you enjoyed the place and location. Looking forward to seeing you next time 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great place

Really pleased with everything about our stay. There was 4 adults staying with 1 in the loft and one on the couch and there was just enough room for everyone to be comfortable. Place was clean, nice and stylish inside. Property manager was reasonable and responded quickly when we had a small issue. They took a damage deposit that was returned 2 days after the stay with no issues at all. Of special note they have 2 AC units in the house which was super great having stayed previously in Sylvan lake with out one. Overall very happy with the place and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Thank you for you stay, Jason! We are so glad that you were happy with your stay and that you found the place clean, stylish, and cool on those hot summer days. You were a pleasure to host. We look forward to seeing you again soon :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Adorable cottage close to beach!

Soooo appreciated it was spotlessly fresh and clean! And free standing air conditioner really did the trick! We were all nice and cool on our first hot evening there! Loved too how amazingly close to beach and restaurants! It was just so adorable! Back yard was lovely also! Had a fun & relaxing evening around the firepit! Oh and the rain shower!! Just fabulous! Loved it!! Can’t say enough good things - will be back next year for sure!! Thank you to amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

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

Excellent cottage for our stay at Sylvan Lake!!!

This property was perfect for my wife and I. We're empty nesters. Veronica was a gracious host and was very helpful and responsive to our questions. The amenities included were perfect, right down to the extra Keurig coffee pods. The cottage sleeps 6 but, Ideally I think it would be perfect for a couple like us or a young family of four/five. It might get a bit shoulder to shoulder with 6 adults in there. It's also walking(3-5 mins.) distance to Lakeshore Drive and the park and beach. Very convenient!!! Also loved that there is a firepit in the back yard for an evening of hot chocolate and smores if you need it : ). We'll be back next summer for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
We had a great time hosting you guys! Thanks for the stay :) I am happy to hear you felt taken care of and loved the amenities / location. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Veronica

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I love to travel and explore new cultures. Experiencing everything the city and locals has to offer is my favorite thing to do. I am quite blessed that I have been to many different continents, countries, and cities all over the world.

My hobbies include reading, fitness, eating / cooking great foods, and enjoying time with family & friends.

As a guest in your house, I treat it as such. I treat your place as if it were my own place. I prefer staying in a home, over a hotel, because I find it has a more cozy, comfortable vibe rather than just being in a hotel room.

As a host, I treat it as such also. I want you to feel at home at my place, and have a place to call your own for your stay. I ask my guests to treat the place with love and respect, as I would being a guest in someone else's home.

Life for me is about experiences. I think an airbnb can be just that. I enjoy doing new things and going on adventures, so that is why I love travelling so much.

Looking forward to sharing an experience!

Cheers,

Veronica

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