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11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 133750 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Main Floor Master
1 King Bed
Main Floor Second
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Upstairs Master Suite
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Second
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Third
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Main Floor Hall
Toilet · Shower only
Main Floor Rooms
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.
Originally the Sylvan Lake Bed & Breakfast, this freshly renovated property is under new management by its excited new owners, the McLaughlin family.
"Lochlainn" is Gaelic for “land of the lakes”. That legacy continues here as a 3 min walk from the picturesque Sylvan Lake waterfront and 10 min more to the Lakeshore Drive retail area.
This large, unique property is perfect for big family get togethers, wedding parties, stags and stagettes, sports teams or work retreats.
THE HUGE HOT TUB IS HERE!
The 11 person 13 ft x 8 ft party spa has arrived. There are only a handful of hot tubs in Sylvan Lake rental homes, and this special unit is one of a kind.
Now available as a short-term rental, the Lochlainn House has been updated with:
- high end commercial sheets and duvets cover new memory foam mattresses on all beds with allergen resistant mattress/pillow enclosures and covers.
- ceiling mounted 75” Samsung UHD 4K TV with Sonos surround sound
- access to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Sportsnet, TSN and Spotify subscriptions
- second speaker zone for the patio
- wireless/wired phone chargers throughout and included 1.5GB WiFi, suitable for up to 30 devices
- power reclining sectional sofa with seating for 7+
- new furnace and central air conditioning
- brand new fridge, gas range, dishwasher, washer and dryer
- massive Napoleon natural gas stainless steel BBQ with infrared side burner (don't be scared of it, it's awesome)
- air hockey table
- foosball table
- bubble hockey
- 4 person classic arcade machine (with 150+ games)
- 12 full sized arcade machines (inc 2 person Big Buck Hunter and Golden Tee 2020)
- fire pit in the yard with 8 Adirondack chairs
- water filtration/softener system
- garburator
- commercial ice maker
- fire table
We are pet friendly. The large, fully fenced yard keeps your little people and fur friends safe and contained.
The decks were recently completely rebuilt with high end PCV decking and aluminum railing. The top deck has a table with chairs around the fire table and access to the hot tub. The lower deck has a fully modular and adjustable outdoor sectional and table with seating for 9. There is comfortable space and chairs for a total of 27 people in the yard with 4 tables (one most suitable for food staging and prep).
*A short note on booking procedure. We used to accept instant booking through VRBO, but we no longer do. Their system has permitted double bookings and bookings on restricted days more than once. We will review and confirm all bookings quickly, but we need to protect ourselves from the tech limitations of this platform. We still love VRBO, and we want them to do better.
*A short note on cleaning fees. We are doing our best to keep this as low as possible, but we don't like short cuts here. The fee never covers our actual costs, which we are ok with. The house is big, with three full bathrooms and a lot of heavy, high quality bedsheets that get cleaned every time. That takes time and it's important to us that you arrive with the house in a state you can feel comfortable with. We've added, reluctantly, some simple check out requests to try to limit situations of excessive abuse. Adding a modest pet fee is an effort to reduce costs for those without animals. We adore them too, but they have a material impact on cleanup costs.
This is the premier big house rental in Sylvan Lake and we have aspirations for regular and continued improvement. Long lead time rentals will almost certainly find exciting new amenities at check in that didn't exist at booking.
Planned upgrades:
- main floor bathroom upgrade (Spring 2026)
- upstairs carpet replacement (Spring 2026)
- room for one more basement arcade machine (looking for a Dance Dance Revolution, fingers crossed)
We hope you join us this year, tell your friends, and keep coming back as the Lochlainn House gets better and better.
See you all soon.
Sylvan Lake STAR License # - STAR-04094
"Lochlainn" is Gaelic for “land of the lakes”. That legacy continues here as a 3 min walk from the picturesque Sylvan Lake waterfront and 10 min more to the Lakeshore Drive retail area.
This large, unique property is perfect for big family get togethers, wedding parties, stags and stagettes, sports teams or work retreats.
THE HUGE HOT TUB IS HERE!
The 11 person 13 ft x 8 ft party spa has arrived. There are only a handful of hot tubs in Sylvan Lake rental homes, and this special unit is one of a kind.
Now available as a short-term rental, the Lochlainn House has been updated with:
- high end commercial sheets and duvets cover new memory foam mattresses on all beds with allergen resistant mattress/pillow enclosures and covers.
- ceiling mounted 75” Samsung UHD 4K TV with Sonos surround sound
- access to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Sportsnet, TSN and Spotify subscriptions
- second speaker zone for the patio
- wireless/wired phone chargers throughout and included 1.5GB WiFi, suitable for up to 30 devices
- power reclining sectional sofa with seating for 7+
- new furnace and central air conditioning
- brand new fridge, gas range, dishwasher, washer and dryer
- massive Napoleon natural gas stainless steel BBQ with infrared side burner (don't be scared of it, it's awesome)
- air hockey table
- foosball table
- bubble hockey
- 4 person classic arcade machine (with 150+ games)
- 12 full sized arcade machines (inc 2 person Big Buck Hunter and Golden Tee 2020)
- fire pit in the yard with 8 Adirondack chairs
- water filtration/softener system
- garburator
- commercial ice maker
- fire table
We are pet friendly. The large, fully fenced yard keeps your little people and fur friends safe and contained.
The decks were recently completely rebuilt with high end PCV decking and aluminum railing. The top deck has a table with chairs around the fire table and access to the hot tub. The lower deck has a fully modular and adjustable outdoor sectional and table with seating for 9. There is comfortable space and chairs for a total of 27 people in the yard with 4 tables (one most suitable for food staging and prep).
*A short note on booking procedure. We used to accept instant booking through VRBO, but we no longer do. Their system has permitted double bookings and bookings on restricted days more than once. We will review and confirm all bookings quickly, but we need to protect ourselves from the tech limitations of this platform. We still love VRBO, and we want them to do better.
*A short note on cleaning fees. We are doing our best to keep this as low as possible, but we don't like short cuts here. The fee never covers our actual costs, which we are ok with. The house is big, with three full bathrooms and a lot of heavy, high quality bedsheets that get cleaned every time. That takes time and it's important to us that you arrive with the house in a state you can feel comfortable with. We've added, reluctantly, some simple check out requests to try to limit situations of excessive abuse. Adding a modest pet fee is an effort to reduce costs for those without animals. We adore them too, but they have a material impact on cleanup costs.
This is the premier big house rental in Sylvan Lake and we have aspirations for regular and continued improvement. Long lead time rentals will almost certainly find exciting new amenities at check in that didn't exist at booking.
Planned upgrades:
- main floor bathroom upgrade (Spring 2026)
- upstairs carpet replacement (Spring 2026)
- room for one more basement arcade machine (looking for a Dance Dance Revolution, fingers crossed)
We hope you join us this year, tell your friends, and keep coming back as the Lochlainn House gets better and better.
See you all soon.
Sylvan Lake STAR License # - STAR-04094
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10/10
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10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
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16 Dec, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Benny B.
22 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Greg H.
14 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Joanne C.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joanne C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
rick s.
23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rick s.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Eliana A.
26 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eliana A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chad S.
25 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys golf trip
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10/10 Excellent
Eirian J.
26 Aug, 2025
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Eirian J.
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10/10 Excellent
Lynn D.
8 Aug, 2025
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Family Reunion
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10/10 Excellent
Krissie D.
22 May, 2023
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Great stay!
Krissie D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
26 Mar, 2025
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Great
Lori B.
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10/10 Excellent
rick s.
19 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
rick s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good
Denise L.
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
kristin d.
21 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully equipped, great for groups
kristin d.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kathy L.
8 Apr, 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
24 Oct, 2024
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Lori B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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Jaime T.
24 May, 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
8 Aug, 2024
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Sarah P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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Angelina H.
26 Jun, 2024
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Angelina H.
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10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
23 Jun, 2024
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Kelly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lea L.
10 Oct, 2024
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Lea L.
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10/10 Excellent
Leanne K.
30 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
Leanne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
5 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor party
Jeff B.
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10/10 Excellent
Cole P.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Big House
Cole P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
24 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Mark McLaughlin
We're Calgary residents, and look for any excuse to get out the city for a weekend here and there to clear the head and recharge the soul.
I'm originally a Toronto kid, moved west at 13 with the family and now consider myself a proper Alberta boy.
I'm originally a Toronto kid, moved west at 13 with the family and now consider myself a proper Alberta boy.
Why they chose this property
I've lived here for almost 20 years and never visited Sylvan Lake once until Canada Day 2021. The energy was infectious, and I started looking at properties and empty lots immediately. We had Lochlainn House before the end of that year.
The original plan wasn't to get a place so big, but after our first walkthrough, it was clear this was the one. It had so much character, solid house bones, so much potential, and a great opportunity for a fun project to build something special.
The original plan wasn't to get a place so big, but after our first walkthrough, it was clear this was the one. It had so much character, solid house bones, so much potential, and a great opportunity for a fun project to build something special.
What makes this property unique
Our goal really is to create a unique property with unique features you aren't going to find with any other Sylvan Lake rental property. Nobody else has an 11 person swim spa hot tub. Nobody else has a games room with a pool table, foosball table, air hockey and a 4 person arcade machine with 85+ games.
We have lots more big plans for the place. A list of upgrades and new amenities coming in 2023/2024.
We have lots more big plans for the place. A list of upgrades and new amenities coming in 2023/2024.
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