Hospitality Description: I'd be happy to host a traveller in my home, there is a spare bedroom and a separate bathroom for anyone who stays. I work downtown through the week, so would not be home during the days.
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Listed August 2024
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General overview
Close to the beautiful Rocky Mountains (Banff National Park, Canmore and the foothills) - it's only a 90 minute drive to Banff. There are a few nice Golf courses close by and a great bike path system if you are a cyclist and happen to be bringing your bike to town. As mentioned we are 90 minutes from Banff and mountain skiing, however there is a ski hill right in town at Canada Olympic Park.
- Banff - 90 minutes west of Calgary
- Lake Louse /Moraine Lake - 2 hours west of Calgary
- Edmonton (West Ed Mall) - 3 hours north of Calgary
- Waterton Lakes National Park - 2.5 hours south of Calgary
- Coutts Border crossing to the USA - 2.5 hours south of Calgary
The space
My home is not overcomplicated with too much furniture, I try to keep it simple and tasteful, I live alone so I don't have anything here for kids. It's a brand new house, I have been living here for a little more than one year. It's an open concept and spacious, it's nice and bright with large windows and high ceilings. The neighbourhood is quiet and I have great neighbours. Cute backyard (it's small but if it's not snowy, it's really cute). I do have a propane BBQ and a small propane fire pit and a few chairs outside. are 3 bedrooms but currently one of them is set up as an office/exercise area. I currently have a Peloton, but not sure if I will keep it long term. Master bedroom has a king size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed (smaller than a queen but bigger than a single). I do not have pets (I am allergic) and cannot have pets in my house. I have not called it pet-free as there are 2 small dogs in the basement suite, they do not come into my main floor at all.
Guest access
The living room, kitchen, and dining room (and half bath) are on the main floor. All bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms are on the second floor.
Notes
I have listed many "desired" destinations; however, I am open to tons of cities/countries, there are too many to list! Europe is a favorite continent for me, but I would consider lots of different cities/countries.
I have a tenant living in the legal basement suite, she has 2 small dogs. They have their own separate entrance and will not impact anyone staying in the main area of the house - There are no shared spaces with the tenant downstairs. The little dogs downstairs are quiet. As this is a legal suite, there would be no reason you need to cross paths (unless you see her outside as she walks her dogs) or communicate with her.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Romantic
Relaxing
City
Mountains
Skiing
Cycling
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
I live in Mahogany which is in the Southeast area of Calgary. It's a newer, beautiful, lake community with pathways, wetlands and parks. I'm not sure if I can get you access to the lake (if you happen to be here in the summer), but I could look into it if it's important for you.
There are lots of amenities close by (4-minute drive), Grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants and other shops.
Getting to my home
It's an easy 35 minute drive (Uber, taxi or rental car) from the Calgary International Airport.
Nearest airport
Calgary International Airport is a 35 minute drive from my house.
Getting around
As I live in a suburb, you will likely need a car if you were staying in this area, there is a city bus stop a few blocks away, but the bus does not run that often.
Map of Approximate Location
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I'd be happy to be of assistance, answer any questions or provide information for anyone travelling in my area. I could meet for coffee and possibly a meal if interested.
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Andrea
Hi, my name is Andrea, I am a professional working in downtown Calgary. I like to travel a couple of times a year. I live alone in my home and I sometimes travel on my own or sometimes with a friend or sometimes with my adult daughters and 2 grandchildren. If we are travelling as a family, we are 5, the kids are 9 & 16.
I have not marked my calendar as I can be pretty flexible on travel dates!
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Just a photo of me on vacation in London, England.
Me while on vacation in Mexico.
The Majestic Banff Springs Hotel
captured on a side street in the town of Banff
Town of Banff from on top of Mt Norquay (summer ski lift to the top)
Top of Mt Norquay, these guys are plentiful.
Oct 2024 - A rare treat to see the Northern Lights in Calgary, this was a few blocks from my house.
Great view of the City of Calgary with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop. Beautiful, clean city.
The world-famous Calgary Stampede!
An afternoon at the Rodeo during Stampede
A portion of the Stampede grounds
All ready to go "Stampeding" for the day!
We get the craziest skies
2023 view of the Northern Lights from my bedroom window, again, this is a rare treat!
Drumheller, Alberta, a part of the Badlands (90 minute drive from my house). You will find the Royal Tyrrell Musuem here, which contains a large collection of dinosaur fossils. Also, Dinosaur Provincial Park Campground. There are hiking trails, comfort camping and other outdoor activities.
Beautiful Drumheller with its unique eroded landscape is ideal for light hiking and fossil exploration.
Drumheller, Dinosaur town.
Displays at the Royal Tyrell Musuem, fascinating museum if you enjoy Palaeontology.