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For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011)

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Kitchen
Family Room
Dining Room
Living Room
Large kitchen with Miele Appliances

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011)

Private Entrance, Foyer, and Deck

Why stay in a hotel when you can have your kids, grandkids, and friends come to you.

This 1650 sq.ft. bungalow is across the street from South Glenmore Park on the Glenmore Reservoir. Walking trails, kids water park, the Calgary Sailing Club, and more make this an excellent home for a short visit here in Calgary. There is even a superb little kids park just 4 houses south of here for entertaining the wee ones. Also near by is Heritage Park, and Southland Leisure Centre with its featured wave pool, water slides, and a wading pool for the very young.


Close to RockyView Hospital, Starbucks, Safeway and Co-Op for groceries, and a local pub for pints or pub food. Numerous close by restaurants, and close to the Glenmore Sailing Club, Calgary Stampede, Chinook Mall and South Centre Mall.

Rental is for main floor of house, with sole access and control by our guests.
The owner's suite is downstairs, completely separate and walled off from the upstairs.
The only common area is the landing at the back door, resulting in rare but occasional interaction with our guests.

The home also features a gourmet kitchen, and is well set up for light entertaining of friends and family. We also feature a terrific art collection largely of works by Canadian artist Tony Tascona, Order of Canada, RCA, LLB


Note: Kids under 16 are free of charge.

This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking (anything), no parties or events, no pets.

Main floor is 1650+sf with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. There is a covered yet open foyer at the front door enabling a near outdoor place for additional rest and relaxation.

Please note we do have a cat, which will not interfere with your stay. However, we do not recommend someone with cat allergies to stay here.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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

Important information

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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 deadlock
Property Registration Number BL257011

About the area

Calgary

Located in Southwest Calgary, a neighbourhood in Calgary, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Calgary Tower and Heritage Park Historical Village are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chinook Centre and Southcentre Mall. Check out an event or a game at Stampede Park, and consider making time for Calgary Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • South Glenmore Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • HAY-002-Haysboro & Southwood Dog Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Southland Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Stampede Park - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Calgary Zoo - 15 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Southland Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 8 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011)?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011) on 12 May 2026 start from AU$321, 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 For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is For Art Lovers, Families, and People wanting 4X value over a hotel. (BL257011) located?

Located in Southwest Calgary, this holiday home is steps from South Glenmore Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Southland Leisure Centre and Gasoline Alley Museum. Rodeo Arena and Heritage Park Historical Village are also within 3 miles (5 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. 26 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

efrat s.

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

wonderful cozy place

I stayed with my family (5 kids between 9-19), everyone loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our needs. Owner lives downstairs, was always pleasant and informative. Large house with lots of living space. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Relaxing house

Everything was easily accessed. Working up to the stay I received answers to all of my questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Great family home away from home

This was a wonderful place to stay as adult family to host our extended family and grandchildren between wedding events. Great central location that accommodated walking, children's play equipment and plenty of privacy and room for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

LOVELY

Absolutely lovely, both the home and the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Juergen v.

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

Nice clean friendly owner. Little dated great location if you like the outdoors preserve next door

Good
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benedict H.

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

Family stampede vacation

House is fully equipped and located in a great area. Lots of space for 6 of us. The owners live in the basement and we never heard or saw them once but they were available if we needed them. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Support stay for family member in hospital

Family were able to stay in a positive home environment while family member receiving treatment in adjacent hospital. Great environment for adults but sleeping mats required for children. Suggest the be available prior to check-in. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

A beautiful place to stay!

Booked this for my family, who were up for a wedding. So impressed with everything about our experience... The location is easy to get to, but right across the road from South Glenmore Park. The house itself was clean, modern, and decorated with a variety of gorgeous art. Property manager was easy to get a hold of and very helpful as my family set up wifi. Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rhonda S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
We stayed here 5 nights in July 2025. VRBO had this house listed with a lower price which the owner clarified for me that it was higher, but we decided to book anyway. Great location! House is nicely furnished and kitchen is a dream, but we didn’t do any cooking. Unfortunately the bathrooms were small and not very clean. Bedrooms were nice and big with comfy beds and nice furniture. Unfortunately the yard is a big mess. Dirt, leaves, pine needles, empty pots etc everywhere. Old furniture, fence covered with brown netting and galvanized metal, NOT inviting at all to sit out there and enjoy the weather. Overall, Marty is a great host and very available as they live in the basement. The artwork, in itself, is a wonder and enjoyable to look at. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

2 nights to chill in Calgary

The artwork in this home is stunning and by a renowned Canadian artist. The owner was very helpful in figuring out how to accommodate our 2 teardrop trailers. The living room and family room are very nice as are the other rooms. A huge park is right across the street. So nice for walking. The house is not air conditioned but stayed cool enough by keeping curtains shut during the day and opening windows in the evening when it cools down. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldran S.

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

A great Place in Southwest Calgary

We needed a VRBO close to our condo undergoing renovations. We were entertaining guests as well..This unit was close by.Very conveniently located. The owner is very accommodating and allowed us to check in early and even allowed us to book an extra day as our contractor did not want us in our condo. The dishwasher broke in our stay and the owner replaced it the next day ..he even gave us a gift card at a local store. He did not have to do that…but it was much appreciated by us for a limited inconvenience.I thought that if anything went wrong in this VRBO the owner would react quickly.The art work in the home is a freebie as the owner’s father was a world class artist.. the art is virtually everywhere in the home ..almost like a museum in some respects..Well done Marty..We would book this VRBO again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

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

Oakside Gate House

When we were planning our Alberta/BC trip, I was captivated by the beautiful Oakside Gate House photos. With my husband having mobility difficulties, the very short distance to the famous Heritage Park was ideal for him to use his wheelchair freely and enjoy what the park had to offer. It was also a wonderful location to spend time with my son and his family who live in Alberta and joined us at Oakside Gate House. Near the end of our trip we had run into trouble with our train schedule (Vancouver to Jasper) but a quick phone call to Marty and within minutes, we were able to fly there a day early. The house is even more beautiful than the photos. It is a show home with all the art and the modern layout of the rooms. The kitchen became our favourite meeting place for chats and snacks with the island and high stools, although we made full use of the other rooms. It is very clean and the extra touches such as books placed in the rooms were appreciated. Marty and his wife live downstairs and were very sensitive to our privacy. We really enjoyed their company so often invited them to join us as they were fun to be around. Marty has a wealth of information regarding the art world and other interesting topics. A warning here - challenging him to a chess game may be your undoing. :-) They allowed us to use their washer and dryer downstairs during daytime hours. Overall, of all the places we stayed during our trip out west, the Oakside Gate House was our most enjoyable. It was a perfect place to end our trip and we would go back there with pleasure. Gerry and Darlene
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Oakmount house

Nice house. We’ll equipped, comfortable beds. Lots of space to relax in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great stay!

Excellent stay! Great south Calgary location. Lots of art to view, kitchen set up with everything you need and fantastic sitting areas for cards and visiting. The driveway is steep, we struggled with our low van with a hitch, but there is lots of street parking. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Artist home on Glenmore Reservoir

Callie and Marty were excellent hosts! Their home was clean, comfortable and in an excellent location. The house is very well stocked. I hope to return doon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Grandson’s Graduation

House was in great location. Marty and Callie were very helpful and interesting to visit with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, comfortable and well stocked home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Raileen F.

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

Marty's review

Dealing with Marty was very great! Everything went smooth. I hate to even say the negative but I guess that is what a review is about. We didn't realize that we were renting a home that people lived in. There were messy junk drawers and drawers with spilled cereal. Used food and cupboards fully loaded with not super clean pots and pans. We walked into peoples lives. They must just move downstairs when people rent. I would say the kitchen especially needs to be thoroughly cleaned out and only the simple basics in the cupboards. Also the place really only sleeps 6. The advertisement for 8 must mean 2 would sleep on couches. The outside property also needs a bit of love. We did enjoy ourselves as our family and friends were together which was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Nice place for a weekend in Calgary

Property was well kept and very nice to stay in. Host was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

CanAm Speedskating Trip

Marty was an awesome host! We had a great time in Calgary. We loved the house! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanci K.

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

Great accommodations and location in Calgary

Wonderful hosts, home was very unique and comfortable. Our stay was a great experience, kitchen fully equipped and spacious. Lovely area of Calgary. Would highly recommend a stay
Stayed 59 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Was perfect place for our stay.

Would book again next time in Calgary, Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Calgary

Great accommodations and host was gracious.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Comfortable, close to parks

Comfortable spot, enjoyed being so close the reservoir park, especially for walks with our baby. Place was clean and as advertised. We didn’t cook but nicely stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Excellent!

Excellent stay. Close to all amenities, and great people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by marty

Host profile image
I'm a father of 3 adult children, spouse of 35 years, long time software professional, and strategic marketing executive. As a young man I worked in customer catering for the CN Railway as a porter, waiter, and 2nd and 3rd cook. For recreation and conditioning, I still play semi-competitive 4 wall court handball, and walk in the extensive and beautiful trails alongside the reservoir and down into the WeaselHead Nature Reserve.

Now a days I am semi-retired, working on the occasional project for startups and scale ups. Most recently I have undertaken art archiving and website development of my father's lengthy art and successful art career.

There's always something to be done!

Why they chose this property

Great place to raise a family. Safe, mostly local traffic, fantastic parks, and excellent access to Calgary and local areas.

What makes this property unique

Art
Rapid Access to Calgary
Many Parks and walking trails
BMX Park for kids
Proximity to the Sailing Club &
Water Park for kids to play, cool off, and simply have fun.
This is a mature area of Calgary, with many trees, trails, and a view of Calgary, and the Glenmore Reservoir.

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