Breathtaking Boreal Forest Retreat in Alberta Canada
House • Cold Lake AB Canada
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed March 2024
Views 164
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
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
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
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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Feedback
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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.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
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