Non-Premium #27602

Breathtaking Boreal Forest Retreat in Alberta Canada

House • Cold Lake AB Canada

    8 Guests  
    5 Bedrooms  
    3 Bathrooms  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  March 2024
Views  477

General overview

We have a large, 5 bedroom home that sits inside a circle of giant spruce trees, enrobing us privacy. Why we love our home, top 3: 1. We love all the nature and space! We can step out onto the deck and inhale the beautiful smells of the forest. We can watch the Northern Lights dance in the sky as we listen to the loons and coyotes call. 2. We love exploring the forest! Just steps away from our natural, sweeping yard, we own 78 acres of Boreal Forest. We get to witness the deer, moose, bear, beaver, rabbits, coyotes, geese, and grouse share their wilderness with us. 3. We also love our City! We are located a mere 5 minute drive from the nearest city, Cold Lake. Home to a beautiful, crystal clear lake, splash park, mountain bike park, aerial climbing adventure, fresh water marina, largest Air Force base in Canada, local farmer's markets, miles of walking and hiking trails, and of course big box stores, and local shops.

The space

Our house is large, 3400sq. ft. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, along with 2 full bathrooms. The hallways are extra wide. There is a large, fully equipped kitchen, and large living and dining areas. There is also a basement that is fully finished. It has a bathroom with shower, laundry room, 2 bedrooms, a workout room, and a living area. The living area is filled with educational games, toys, supplies, and a Smartboard, as I operate a Learning Pod. (I teach a home schooling group of students).

Guest access

There are 4 steps coming into the house. The main floor has a one-step sunken living room. The stairs into the finished basement has a full length hand rail and is extra wide.

Notes

We have horses, chickens, dogs, and cats. If we do a non-sim. exchange, we can offer horseback trail riding and animal therapy. There is also an opportunity to camp on our property, forage for wild edibles, and/or do a wilderness survival night.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
First aid kit
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Home cinema
Toys
Toys
Gym
Gym
BBQ
BBQ
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Bikes
Camping gear
Camping gear
Kayak
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Standup paddleboard

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Weekend
    Adventure
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    City
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Last minute
    Golf
    Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Accessible stairways 
Wide hallways 
Shower stool 
Accessible kitchen access 
Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

In our neighbourhood, you will find nature in its wild and natural glory! We own 78 acres of private land. And a mere 5 minute drive down the highway, you will encounter a thriving city, located along the shores of beautiful Cold Lake! There are summer concerts, markets, a lakeshore trail, hiking, biking, spray park, and every kind of water activity you could ask for.

Getting to my home

Travellers can drive directly to our property; or fly into Edmonton International Airport.

Nearest airport

Edmonton International Airport is 3 hrs away, and Lloydminster Regional Airport is 1.5 hrs away.

Getting around

If guests plan to leave the property and visit the city, they will need access to a vehicle; either ours or a rental.

Map of Approximate Location

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People Like Us Local Guide

I can offer to be a resource guide, an actual guide, or just meet up for coffee and a visit.

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Kelley

Greetings! Our "travelling family" consists of: KELLEY, I am a teacher, as well as Mom, gardener, pianist, horseback rider, camper, hiker, multi-sport enthusiast, age 50. LUKAS (son, swimmer, ball player, science experimenter, archer, fisher, cook, age 11), CORINNE, sister to Kelley. Corinne is a nurse, hiker, mountain enthusiast, and hostess extraordinaire, age 45. WAYLON, Corinne's son. Waylon is a hockey player, ball player, biker, hiker, and artist, age 10. And GWEN, mother and grandmother to us all, age 75. We are so grateful for the opportunity to travel, but not be a tourist. We enjoy the outdoors, being on the water, connecting with other families, sharing cultures, welcoming others as well as being welcomed. Real connection satisfies the soul.
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Desired Destinations

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