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Cedar Cottage - one block from the lake

Holiday home in Sylvan Lake with kitchen and patio

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Conversation area
Conversation area on deck
Open kitchen and dining
Front French doors to deck
Deck bar table & fire pit beyond

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
  • Place, Sylvan Lake Marina Bay
  • Place, Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf
  • Airport, Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Beach Room

1 Queen Bed

Cedar Room

1 Queen Bed

Lake Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cedar Cottage - one block from the lake

The perfect balance of cottage living and modern décor, and just one block in either direction to two local beach access points. Your stay includes the use of 3 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, and lifejackets. Cross the street and find yourself strolling Lakeshore Drive’s beautiful boardwalk where a 15 minute walk leads you to the park and playground, and further on to the main beach and hub of restaurants. Set up the included beach umbrella and beach towels anywhere along the way - it's almost two kilometers of waterfront! Later on play yard games, BBQ on the deck, and enjoy stories around the firepit. Inside, the open concept kitchen and living space is perfect for reconnecting with family and friends. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need for a fantastic stay. Relax inside by the real wood fireplace before retiring to one of three cozy-comfy queen bedrooms. Two blocks away you have access to convenience stores/gas stations and restaurants. STARLicense#04260

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake is home to this holiday home. Cronquist House and Fort Normandeau are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf and Summerland Leisure Park. Bower Ponds and Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum are also worth visiting.
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Sylvan Lake, AB

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lakewood Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timber Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snake Lake Brewing Co - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sun of a Beach - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Cottage - one block from the lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Cottage - one block from the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Cottage - one block from the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Cottage - one block from the lake located?

Situated in Sylvan Lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Sylvan Lake. Landmark Cinemas Sylvan Lake and Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

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

Fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time! It was close to everything and the cottage was very cozy would come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra L.

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

So cozy

This cabin was so cozy. I would recommend to stay here for sure! It offered the perfect atmosphere for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Perfect girls getaway!

The whole property, inside and out, is so well maintained and cared for! This is the best home-away-from-home I have ever stayed in! I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

What’s Not to Love?!

Our family LOVED our stay at this cottage! The location is great, and there’s a warm, homey vibe to the beautiful furnishings. The owners get an A+ for communication—they want you to enjoy yourself, and it shows. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Belen G.

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

Cozy cottage

Clean and cozy place! Would be going back ❤️🎄
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Ladies weekend oasis

I honestly cannot say enough positive things about this place and host. The location is perfect, and everything is in walking distance that you need. The rooms are spacious and the beds and linens so comfortable. The host has everything you would need in the kitchen including coffee, tea and some welcome surprises! The outdoor space is amazing including patio setup, campfire and all the games. And outdoor blankets if you get cold!My girlfriends and I only regret is we did not stay longer.By far my best experience with a VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles H.

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

We had everything a big family would need for a great getaway experience!

Everything was amazing. We had an awesome experience. The place was clean and equipped with everything the adults and the kids needed to enjoy their time on vacation inside and outside. Overall a great place! We would definitely come back again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl G.

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

Fabulous Stay and Vacation

What can we say. It was perfection. Such a cozy comfy place with everything you’d ever need. Including paddle boards and kayaks ! Too much to list to be honest.HIGHLY recommend this play and we had others staying a different places in town and this was the best by far !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nick B.

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

Cedar cottage stay

Our family had a great stay at the cedar cottage in Sylvan Lake. The cottage was super close to the lake with two quiet beaches just a short walk away. There was plenty for us to do at the cottage on the bad weather days and more than enough room for our family of four to sleep in the evenings. The hosts had everything ready to go for us on arrival and even went as far as to send our iPad back to us that we left behind! Would throughly recommend booking the cedar cottage for your next stay at Sylvan, we will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio S.

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

We absolutely love this cottage!

We stayed at this beautiful cottage with our two toddlers for 4 days in July and we absolutely loved it! This stunning and cozy cottage has nice modern upgrades but still has that cottage feel! Denise's has thought of everything! Beach towels and blankets rolled up in baskets, a fire starting kit and even a choice of keureg or French press coffee! She is also is just a quick text away if anything is needed. Thanks Denise we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wegdan H.

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

Can not recommend more!

We had a wonderful stay at your cottage. It was superb with cleanliness, organization, seamless check in/check out and had a lot of personal touches that made us very comfortable and felt welcome. Thank you so much! Location was beautiful too, secluded enough but so close to lakeshore drive that we could have walked if the weather had cooperated :-) well stocked with everything, including board games to keep the kids entertained during the rain. Simply wonderful, thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Restful, Whimsical, Well-Appointed and So, So Pretty

Fairy lights and a beautiful, creative yard with plenty of room greet you when you arrive. We especially enjoyed sitting outside on the deck or in chairs in front of the fire making s'mores for our little travellers. Inside is delightful as well. The warm wooden tones and more fairy lights create an ambiance that is nothing short of magical (and very relaxing). Another favourite is the kitchen-well appointed and practical with utensils and dishes easily accessible. Just enough of everything. In addition, a generously stocked coffee bar stands close by (it received a lot of use!). Three bedrooms easily accommodated our group of 4 adults and 2 children. And of course, there is the lake-just a brief walk away in both directions. In terms of comfort and convenience, this one is a "10" all the way! We are planning on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy W., Morinville, Alberta

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

Great Cottage! Super Clean!

My husband and I stayed at Cedar Cottage for 3 nights at the end of Sept. We were looking for a quiet place to go for our Anniversary and it was absolutely perfect! It was just off the main street, tucked away in a quiet, private spot. There was more than enough room for us and it was super clean! Probably the cleanest rental we've ever stayed at. There wasn't so much as a fingerprint on a doorknob. The owners have definitely taken the time to make this a comfortable, cozy place. There are lots of little thoughtful 'extras'. It is decorated very nicely. And, you won't have to worry about packing and bringing salt and pepper, cooking oil, coffee, etc. We had such a nice relaxing stay and would love to go back again next year when the weather is a bit warmer and we can enjoy the beautiful deck area and fire pit. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cabin to friends or family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic. The cabin was spotless, and had so many extra touches to it- beautiful flower pots on the desk, comfortable out chairs not only by the firepit but on two deck arrangements. The kitchen had everything you needed and more. Coffee makers k-cup machine and all the different coffee teas hot chocolate and apple cider at your disposal. Bedrooms were comfy and felt like you were home. The living room was a relaxing place to gather and visit laugh and relax from a day outside. Plenty of outdoor and indoor games to choice from, so many places to enjoy a walk and when too tired rent a scooter and zoom on home. The local shopping was wonderful and there are plenty of roof tops to stop and have a bevy of choice. We needed more time as this cabin also comes with kayaks and paddles boards. We also had a deer that loved to stay in the area which made you connected to nature. We loved our stay and we made so many treasured memories. Denise you are a fabulous host and certainly it went above and beyond to ensure our stay was everything and more. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aynsley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delighted by the beautiful details in decorations, the owner's availability to answer questions, the lay-out of the property, all the amenities, the proximity to the lake. I plan to stay here again! Thanks, Denise!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable atmosphere with well thought out amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigette Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! Wonderful hosts! They really thought of every little detail to make our stay amazing. Everything you would need for kitchen, bath, lounge and comfort down to comfy blankets and fairy lights! The addional provided beach towels, chairs and lake fun gear was great! 5 star ratings for sure. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful cottage with all the extras and a very responsive host! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm W.

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

5/5 – Exceptional Stay at Sylvan Lake!

We had an amazing vacation at this property in Sylvan Lake. The home was absolutely spotless—cleanliness was truly a 10/10. The host went above and beyond, checking in to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The property itself exceeded expectations; it was even better than what was shown in the listing. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Awesome Cabin

Everything you would want and more, the hosts we the best we have had.Jim and Laura
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy and comfortable stay! The host has thought of everything to make this a great place to be! From a loaded hot drink bar, access to numerous water activities, everything we needed for the kitchen, plus supplies needed for the fireplace. We all really enjoyed the Cedar Cottage and want to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Great Host

Really enjoyed our stay here. Our host has great attention to detail and has a lot of little unexpected touches that made the stay more welcoming. Place is very clean and I loved that a lot of the products were natural with clean ingredients. Host responded quickly to questions and had good suggestions for local places to check out during our stay. We would stay here again. Thank you for the extras, and I noticed you even vacuum under the beds, you get bonus points for that, usually there are dust bunnies there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

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

Lovely

Everything was great from start to finish. Would go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tressa H.

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

Great Stay!

Cute place, great location in town. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan N.

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

Great spot and host

We stayed here while ice fishing nearby. The place was clean, the host communicated everything promptly and gave us some great recommendations for nearby attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Denise

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As locals, we are the owners, managers, cleaners and yard crew. We are close by and always available, should you need anything! Our goal is to provide guests with a clean, functional, welcoming space where they instantly relax and feel "the holiday has begun".

Why they chose this property

Why choose Cedar Cottage? First, being located in the cottage zone means you're only a short walk to the water. Whether you turn left and head towards the park and main beach area, a 5-10 minute walk, or whether you turn right and walk one short block to a smaller, more secluded beach, both options are yours. Second, the cottage itself is situated on a side street, removed from the busiest of zones. Third, did we mention the cedar? The cottage was built from beautiful, solid cedar wood bricks by Canadian Wood Brick Distributors, Ltd, 1963. We've left much of it exposed to appreciate, while tastefully updating other walls with drywall to brighten the space. Fourth, our spring renovations have brought "new and fresh" to most of the features, including new carpeting, mattresses and bedding, living room furniture, dishes and cookware, and much more! Check out our photos for this blend of organic and functional. One last feature to note is the deck that faces both south and west, offering the best of the sun throughout the day, or slide under the shade of the trees and umbrellas, if you've had enough sun. We think you'll like Cedar Cottage, as much as we do.

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