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

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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13348 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Sylvan Lake, AB
  • Place, Sylvan Lake Provincial Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake Marina Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Sylvan Lake

With a stay at this vacation home in Sylvan Lake, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Sylvan Lake and 15 minutes by foot from Sylvan Lake Provincial Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Landmark Cinemas Sylvan Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf.

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake Provincial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Landmark Cinemas Sylvan Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake Marina Bay - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Snake Lake Brewing Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Timber Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sun of a Beach - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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:
- 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 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)
- air hockey table
- foosball table
- bubble hockey
- 4 person classic arcade machine (with 150+ games)
- 12 full sized arcade machines (inc 2 person Big Buck Hunter and Golden Tee 2020)
- fire pit in the yard with 8 Adirondack 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 decks were recently completely rebuilt with high end PCV decking and aluminum railing. The top deck has a table with chairs around the fire table and access to the hot tub. 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. We still love VRBO, and we want them to do better.

*A short note on cleaning fees. We are doing our best to keep this as low as possible, but we don't like short cuts here. The fee never 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 excessive abuse. Adding a modest pet fee 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:
- main floor bathroom upgrade (Spring 2026)
- upstairs carpet replacement (Spring 2026)
- room for one more basement arcade machine (looking for a Dance Dance Revolution, fingers crossed)

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donn Y. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great ! It was exactly what we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick s.

Liked: Cleanliness
this was our 4th stay at this property. Mark has improved the property every year. the hot tub and games room were big hits with the entire family. the house is big and well equiped there is a big yard for pets and a nice fire area. this is a greart choice for a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise L.

This house is awesome for a group of people. We had a lot of fun, the arcade in the basement is so cool! The hot tub is huge and amazing. The host was very easy and quick to communicate with. Tons of parking in the back for everyone. The kitchen had lots of dishware/glassware etc The house definitely has some ware and tear. Some broken lights fixtures, dead bugs in some of the bedroom light fixtures, the outside of the house and deck area was very spider webby. But overall a great spot for a larger group ready for a good time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eirian J., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as advertised and works very well for our family of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the better VRBO rental we stayed at with families. Nicely equipped. It has something for everyone, from teens to matured adults. Would definitely stay here for future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Celina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for large groups! A few things could be updated and restocked. Host is quick to respond to any concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

House is in an excellent location. Ages in our group ranged from 1 to 76 and everyone enjoyed themselves. House is clean and roomy. The arcade was a big hit for everyone. Would definitely stay again. Owner responded quickly to our questions. Hot tub was also a big hit with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very comfortable and enjoyed all the amenities the house offered us. Would definitely recommend this property for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing experience! Property owners were very accommodating, easy to communicate with, friendly, and quick to respond. We had 12 kids and 7 adults during our stay. Kids aged 1-9. All of the bedrooms had space for air mattresses allowing for everyone to have space to sleep. Sheets and blankets were comfortable and a great quality. Dining room was perfect and fit everyone nicely. The kitchen was well stocked and big. Lots of seating in the yard! Everyone enjoyed roasting marshmallows. The hot tub was a huge hit! So big all of the kids were able to enjoy it with lots of space. Very close to the beach. We walked back and forth with the kids daily with ease. Layout of the house allowed for everyone to feel like they had lots of space. Property looks like it’s gradually undergoing upgrades. There was quite a bit of dust under the beds and cob webs here and there. Otherwise everything was very clean. The owners have put a lot of thought into making the stay convenient for guests. Lots of items in the kitchen, an ice machine, streaming channels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tons of towels, deep freeze, and lots more. Things that could improve- tile in the tub/shower could use a refresh. Extra blankets & sheets. Wifi was choppy. The deck could use a refresh- some slivers happened. The games room was a huge hit! An incredible amount of options for the kids, they absolutely loved it. We would absolutely recommend this place and stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had lots of room and the whole group loved the hot tub. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adonis-Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for large group parties

Our family of 28 gathered at the Lochlainn House for a reunion. It became the main house where we met for meals, games and activities. The rest of us stayed somewhere else. The house became warm when all of us were there, but the fan was helpful to keep the living room cool. The kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were well stocked and we didn't run out of supplies. Our favourites were the arcade and pool table in the basement, the grill and the hot tub (watch out for step when coming from the house). Everyone was able to use the fire pit outside and have some s'mores. We had a rough start during the first few hours after we checked in, as the wifi was not working and we could not find the remote for the big tv in the living room. Mark was very helpful and patient and walked us through every step how to reset the modem, and where to look for the remote. It would have been nicer if we had avoided these issues at the beginning of our stay. I would suggest including these instructions in the red book, as it was a little outdated. It took some time to figure out the little things, like how to open the garage doors and how to turn on the ice machine (you need to turn on the plug by pressing the white button on the side.) One bedroom was missing a window handle, but we found a way to open it to let some air in. We loved walking to the beach and to the nearby playground for the little kids. Overall, we had a wonderful time gathering here. Thank you for letting us stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys golf trip

Great place and kitchenIs well equipped for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It’s a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Weekend

The property was just what we needed for family accommodation. Loved the games room and hot tub. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped. Very clean. Loved it by all family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Clean, well stock, beds are comfortable, hot tub and games room is great, short walk to Sylvan Lake. This is our 2nd stay at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Never Too Old for Video Games

This house was the PERFECT destination for our large group of friends celebrating not one, not two, but THREE birthdays! The spacious layout accommodated our crew with ease. The real highlights of the house were the awesome arcade games, which brought out the kid in all of us, and the incredible 11-person hot tub, where we spent relaxing and enjoying each other's company. The house had everything we needed and more - it was truly a well-stocked house that had everything you could need for an unforgettable celebration. We were thoroughly impressed with the attention to detail and the care that's clearly been put into making this place a home away from home. If you're looking for an unforgettable celebration spot for your group, look no further! This house has it all, and we can't wait to come back and do it all again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what our family needed

My sister and I and our families look for a home that we can book for Thanksgiving where we can all be together. Our stay had everything we needed to cook thanksgiving dinner, a living room big enough to watch hockey games, close walk to Sylvan Lake Beach, close walk to the local restaurants , and comfy beds for afternoon naps and good night sleeps and very clean that we felt very comfortable staying here . If you want to spend some time in Sylvan Lake - I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small family reunion

Property was clean, is very well set up for large gathering, great outdoor space as well. Everything was very well stocked. 6 adults, through our stay all agreed it was 5*. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prime Location in Sylvan Lake

We love staying here. Soo close to the water. The arcade downstairs has been updated since we were last here. It just keeps getting better and better!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

3rd time here, great location and property, will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

family birthday weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this residence. The location was excellent, it was so close to the beach and walking distance around town. There is not a lot of parking near the beach, which makes it very convenient to be within walking distance. The teenagers loved the arcade games in the basement. Having AC was a must. The backyard was spacious allowing us to have other families over to celebrate our family's milestones. The owner was easy to get a hold of, he responded very quickly to any needs or questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sylvan Lake. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tricia r.

Liked: Cleanliness

An awesome family getaway!

This was exactly as advertised!! It was clean, well maintained and stocked, comfortable beds and has everything that a large family or group would need. Mark is a very responsive owner who makes you feel right at home. This was our first summer holiday at Sylvan Lake and our family already wants to book this property for next year. Thank you for an amazing getaway with our crew!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had an absolutely lovely time at this property. Host was very responsive to any questions/concerns before and during our stay. Great location and lots of amenities at the house. We’d love to go back and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEELAM G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family fun!

Great property accurately advertised. Clean with excellent quality beds, bedding and pillows. Plenty of towels and dishes and a well stocked kitchen with labelled drawers and cupboards! Kids and adults all enjoyed the outdoor space and the arcade and basement games were a hit. Please note for those with mobility issues there are a few minor floor height differences on the main floor (not a complaint!). Would suggest considering adding some beach towels. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024