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11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.

11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.

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Pool
Private kitchen
Room
Living area

Overview of 11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sylvan Lake, AB
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake Provincial Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationLakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake Marina Bay5 min drive

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:
- fresh paint and mouldings
- new lighting and bathroom fixtures
- 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 system 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)
- pool table
- air hockey table
- foosball table
- 4 person classic arcade machine (with 85+ games)
- fire pit in the yard with 8 Andirondack 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 top deck has a beautiful wood pergola with adjustable shade, outdoor lighting and a table with chairs. 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.

*A short note on cleaning fees. We are doing our best to keep this as low as possible, but we don't like the idea of short cuts here. The fee rarely ever 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 exessive abuse. Adding a modest pet fee, also reluctantly, 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 for 2023/2024:
- upgraded flooring (winter 2023 target)
- full basement remodel (spring 2023 target)

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

Property manager

Mark McLaughlin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Any used cooking/baking trays or serving bowls/platters are to be cleaned by guests
- Dishes, glasses, silverware and kitchen utensiles are to be cleaned by guests, or put in the dishwasher
- Dog waste in the yard is to be picked up by guests

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Sylvan Lake

Located in Sylvan Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Jarvis Bay Provincial Park, while Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and Fort Normandeau are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf and Summerland Leisure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Sylvan Lake, AB

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 3 min walk
  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 15 min walk
  • Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 5 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay - 5 min drive
  • Lakewood Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Snake Lake Brewing Co - 20 min walk
  • Boston Pizza - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Open Range Saloon - 5 min drive
  • Timber Coffee Co - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is 11 person hot tub. A/C. Fire pit. Newly renovated, 3 minutes from the water. located?

This family-friendly Sylvan Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Sylvan Lake and Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf and Sylvan Lake Marina Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kristin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully equipped, great for groups
Such an amazing stay, the kitchen was one of the best equipped stays I’ve ever had and the host was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
We had the most amazing stay! We had a group come in for hockey playoffs! Location was close to the rink, all amenities and beach (not that we were swimming in March lol). Mark was so great, answered all our questions promptly, and very helpful. The house was so big, and gave lots of spaces for our large group. It allowed the boys to air out hockey gear in the garage, and a large space for them to "hang" out downstairs and have some fun. The outdoor space although covered in snow was so inviting, and perfect if you have a dog, as it is all inclosed. There is everything in the house from condiments to coffee/sugar, baking supplies...the list goes on and on. One of the best times I have had with hockey families, this is a must stay! We are wanting to book for summer but they were fully booked! Do not miss out on this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies Retreat Group
We booked this property for a winter Ladies Retreat-10 of us stayed over and 4 that drove in for the days. It was absolutely perfect! The bedrooms are spacious, have the most comfy mattresses and bedding and have wonderful charging/reading lamps beside each side of the bed for convenience. There are 3 lovely bathrooms that were fully stocked with all you’d need and room to hang towels and more for our group. The place was spotless, fresh and bright upon our arrival and fully stocked with all the kitchenware you could need as we cooked for ourselves over the 3 days. The WiFi, tv service and cozy living room were great for movie nights after a hard day of playing cards and knitting. 10/10 would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
80th birthday celebration
We had a family celebration for two family members who were celebrating there 80th birthday's. It is an awesome place had everything we needed. We would differently recommend to anyone. Thank you for a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a neat house!!
We loved staying at the house!! We didnt want to leave. We brought our dog and electric scooters. We loved going for walks and scooter rides by the water. We watched the sunset, had a relaxing dip in the hottub, and grilled steaks on the bbq. Lots of towels and ammenities supplied. Beautiful yard, great big house, huge t.v, comfy couches, I could go on and on!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark McLaughlin

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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.

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.

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.

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English

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