Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

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ECKVILLE, AB

Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake Marina Bay
‪38 min drive‬
Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
‪40 min drive‬
Rocky Mountain House, AB (YRM)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome Home to the Vanderkley Valley Villa!

When you arrive to this cozy home, you will be greeted by a spacious yard surrounded by tall trees with with ample parking room. The house includes a large covered front deck leading into the open concept home, perfect for entertaining and gathering. You won't miss home with the fully stocked kitchen, ample entertainment options such as board games, a WIFI connection, a DVD player (DVD's too), a large outdoor children's playset + hidden treehouse and a huge fire pit area outback. There are a total of 4 bedrooms- 2 queen rooms, a single over double bunk room and a beautiful master suite with a king bed and private ensuite featuring a large soaker tub.

This home is well equipped for families. Within the home you will find a high chair and booster seat, children’s plate-ware, a pack and play with a bassinet insert, children’s natural bath products and a bath seat.

To the North of the home is the winding horse guard creek, which is a quick 8 minute walk away. To the West, when you continue down the main driveway, is an operating regenerative agricultural farm (Vanderkley Valley Farm), feel free to inquire about fresh eggs, produce, and pastured poultry. We are also more than happy to offer you a short farm tour!

For your convienience, Eckville (east) and Leslieville (west) are only a short 10 minute drive away for fuel, snacks, takeout, and groceries. If you are looking for a day trip adventure, the popular beaches of Sylvan Lake is 20 minutes away, Cow Lake area crown land (perfect for quadding) is 30 minutes away and the beautiful Abraham Lake is a 2 hour drive west!

This property is the perfect setup for group family/friend gatherings looking for a secluded + private getaway!

Property manager

Brooke Vanderkley

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

North America

ECKVILLE, AB

What's nearby

Sylvan Lake Marina Bay - 38 min drive - 44.0 km
Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 38 min drive - 44.0 km
Rocky Mountain House Public Library - 40 min drive - 44.9 km
Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 40 min drive - 45.3 km
Red Deer College - 59 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hooterville Hilton Caffe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly 4BR home on 5 peaceful + private acres! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Sylvan Lake, Rocky Mountain House Museum and Rocky Mountain House Visitor Information Center. Rocky Arena Complex and Town Office Of Rocky Mountain House are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

30 Mar, 2025

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

Family Gathering

Beautiful location. Peaceful. Great place for a family get together.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

22 Dec, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene A.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Quiet and peaceful

Wonderful, fully stocked house with many special touches. Perfect for having family time together! Enjoyed the country walks and the tranquility of this lovely property!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

1 Oct, 2024

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

Above and Beyond Expectations!

Semi-Annual women’s weekend get together The farm experience of the Highland cows, chickens, land, and the knowledge of our host Brooke and her family was truly admirable and inspiring. The VRBO accommodation was beyond expectations with perfect decor, original art (we bought an amazing painting), equipped more than we have experienced, comfortable beds, and cozy warm patios. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Sept, 2024

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

Family gathering

This was our third year gathering at the Villa, fits us all and there is room for the kids to play.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Engel family holiday.

Excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

24 Aug, 2024

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

Great property and Location

Really great place for holiday with family do the layout of the house. Private from the hosts as property is surrounded with forest. The location is really good for visiting Rocky Mountain House, Sylvan Lake, Crimson Lake and many others.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

22 Aug, 2024

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

Great little Getaway

House was amazing - as listed. We struggled a bit with getting the TV going - but we also aren't very great with the streaming services but we did get it going! The water is advised as not "drinking" water but we still cooked and cleaned with it. There is a water cooler provided with additional water if you ask. We filled water bottles and juice jugs nearly daily and were fine! Beds were super comfy and house had lots of seating. The light above the kitchen table is fairly poor for building puzzles / playing cards in the evening but we brought out extra lamps from the bedroom and made it work. Overall a great house, easy to communicate with hosts and we had a fabulous time!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Great Getaway Home

We spent the week with our four kids and friends with their teenager. It was a great house for the 9 of us, peaceful and private country setting, within 30 mins of beaches and other activities we wanted to do for the week and a relaxing atmosphere to hang out during the evenings. Host was responsive when we messaged about running out of propane and had it replaced by the time we got back from our daytime excursion. The only things we would recommend is maintenance on the play structure and the arm chair in the living room seems to be nearing its end of life - creaky and a little unstable. Otherwise the house was fantastic and we wouldn’t hesitate to come here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leane G.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Nice home for large group

We stayed 3 days for a friends reunion and the house was the perfect place to reconnect. The house was clean and quiet. The host was wonderful and provided all we required. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi S.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chantale P.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Decent Stay

Overall we had a nice stay but there were definitely some shortcomings. The directions missed a road that was needed to find the property. Luckily the owner answered when I called and helped us find the place. The property needs a bit of maintenance. The chairs are worn out/broken, the stove hood fan doesn’t work properly and sounds like it is trying to explode. The toilet paper holder was missing in the washroom. The playground was in very poor repair, with a broken slide, another slide that was dangerously steep, and no protective surfacing under any of it. The towels were rough and appeared not very clean. The bbq was too dirty to actually use. When we tried there was so much smoke from all the grease built up we couldn’t use it. We did love the little fire table area on the front porch and the area is lovely. We had a great stay but I wish there was a bit more time spent on improving the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sari A.

15 Jul, 2024

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

One of our favourite stays!

The whole family loved this one so much. It was deafeningly quiet, with tall trees and the most relaxing environment. The hosts were very kind and though we did not get a chance to visit the farm, we will be back. Everyone had their own room which was huge. The only negative I can say were the spiders which is truly to be expected in the middle of the woods. Highly recommend this property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Away from it all

Accommodations were very good and as advertised. Host was responsive to any issues that arose. Will come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

DDWILDERNESS H.

3 Mar, 2024

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

Quiet and Private

Great place.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

7 Jan, 2024

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

Second time! Still good 😊

This was our second time staying here. The host were very responsive in communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura K.

18 Oct, 2023

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

Retreat Weekend

It was very nice. The beds, lighting and seating could be improved for sure the seating in the living room isn't enough and the chair in the corner feels like it is going to collapse when you sit in it. The lighting is so bad we needed lamps to help us do our puzzles and if they weren't burnt out lights then they were so dim you couldn't see very well, especially the pantry. Overall very lovely host just could use some improvements.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances S., Kamloops, BC. Canada

16 Sept, 2023

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

Small family reunion

Such a great place. Big decks for when we had others over for a reunion dinner. Loved the home layout. Beautiful setting for photos.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept, 2023

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

Family Gathering

Kids love the playhouse, tree fort and nature walk to the beach

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sweet-Li H.

24 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing!

My girlfriends and I wanted a mom's weekend away, and this was everything we could wish for and more! We loved being able to spend the day at Sylvan, and then come back to a beautiful home surrounded by trees. I felt like we got both the beach and the forest. Although it's about 30 min. away from Sylvan, we were glad we were away from the busyness of the town, and loved that we could see the stars and enjoy the fire pit when we got back. We all loved it, and I just want to find any excuse to go back. We all also noticed how it seemed like their appliances and cooking tools and everything else weren't cheap and just found at some garage sale. The home was clean and the hosts were quick to respond to any questions. I would highly recommend this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie A.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect family home

Wonderful home! Very spacious and comfortable for 9 people. The place was clean and had all amenities as described. Thank you for sharing your property with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen m., Edmonton, canada

8 Aug, 2023

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

Love this Country Home

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this home. Brooke is an amazing host. The location is perfect to take day trips to the Local fairs, beaches and attractions around Central Alberta. A great family get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILNA B.

4 Jul, 2023

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

Hidden gem

We had a great time. Away from the busy city life. Comfortable, clean. Hidden gem.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amardeep N.

29 Jun, 2023

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

Great property

My family had great time at this property. It’s a perfect hideout away from city with all the amenities required during the stay. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

28 Jun, 2023

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

AMAZING FAMILY GETAWAY!!

Brooke and her family are absolutely wonderful people! They were so welcoming and gave us a farm tour, we also bought some fat eggs which were a great price and very good. The property is absolutely beautiful, very clean and awesome decor! we very much enjoyed our trip. The communication was excellent!! Our highlight of the trip was the cat Tom he is the sweetest boy and we fell in love with him right away. He enjoyed having a fire with us outside.. Great place to go to if your looking to get away for a bit :) highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Vanderkley

Both Myself (Brooke) and Nolan are born and raised Albertans. I grew up on a farm in North East Alberta while Nolan spent the majority of his childhood on a small acreage just outside of Red Deer, Alberta. Both having long lines of gardeners and farmers in our families, we were interested in learning to grow and produce our own food when we moved to our first family home situated on a humble 1 acre property in Central Alberta. Over the 4 years we lived there we learnt and practiced various regenerative
agricultural practices and found a love for it all! Since then we have moved to a larger property and home in Central Alberta to support our growing family + farm where we raise laying hens, pastured poultry, highland cattle, dogs and our children.

I am a stay at home mom of two who manages the farm and our two on property rentals (VRBO and HIPCAMP), i have a love for houseplants and flowers, cooking, natural living and holistic health . Nolan is a Powerline Technician by trade with a passion for Cryptocurrency and regenerative agriculture.