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Whimsical Cottage by the Lake

Accommodation with kitchen

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Exterior
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden door with a metal gate, a number sign, and a floral wreath.
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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White Gull, AB
  • Place, Athabasca Native Friendship Centre
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Athabasca Regional Multiplex
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Athabasca University
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Athabasca Native Friendship Centre - 45 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Athabasca Regional Multiplex - 46 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Athabasca Agri-plex and Rodeo Grounds - 49 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Athabasca University - 50 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Athabasca Unversity - 50 min drive - 37.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shiit Sherpas Lake Base - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Baptiste Burger Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whimsical Cottage by the Lake

Embrace your whimsy and check your troubles at the door in this unique two bedroom double living room lofted retreat. Steps from Baptiste Lake and 20 minutes from everything you need in Athabasca. Stay connected with fast wifi or unplug - it's up to you. With a hot shower, flush-able toilet and full kitchen this cottage isn't lacking in amenities. Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.
The space
The cottage is a quick three minute walk to the lakefront. It’s the perfect place to launch your kayaks or canoe or to throw a blanket down and watch the sunset.

Back at the cottage, enjoy an evening campfire in the backyard and roast some marshmallows!

When it’s time for bed: cozy up in one of our two loft bedrooms or on the pull out couch downstairs.

Our kitchen is complete with all the tools you need to make a great breakfast, quick lunch or gourmet dinner - including a full size fridge to keep your ingredients chilled till you need them.

During your downtime: choose from lounging outside on a lawn chair, the downstairs living room by the fireplace, or upstairs loft living room with tv remote in hand.

If you’ve got work that can’t wait we have a comfy desk for you to get to all those emails.

Xplorenet brings the fastest rural internet available to cottage life.

Hot showers and a flushable toilet are a luxury you can enjoy from the comforts of the three piece bathroom.

Don’t forget about the nearby trails for hiking and atv-ing or take some of the equipment over to the baseball diamond for a pick-up game.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our place for your mini getaway! As a reminder, check-out time is tomorrow at 11:00am. Our cleaner will arrive around 11:30am.

If you could take a moment to leave us a quick review, we would greatly appreciate it. We will, leave you one in return. A 5-star rating is very important to us and helps our family business thrive.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Whimsical Cottage by the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Whimsical Cottage by the Lake offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whimsical Cottage by the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Cottage by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whimsical Cottage by the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Whimsical Cottage by the Lake have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Whimsical Cottage by the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

Whimsical Cottage by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cozy place. Super clean. My family of six stayed comfortably. Gorgeous area close to the lake and a quivk drive to Athabasca for groceries. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin

Stayed for 5 nights with my 2 kids. Cute cabin and enjoyed our stay. Lots of space and big kitchen. Smart Tv and lots of DVDsIf you run hot like we do the beds in the loft get very hot. There is fans but for us it was still extremely hot. The stairs like advertised are very steep as expected. But at the top step there is a large gap on footing and side that made me very nervous. If you have really wee ones just be aware of it
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay with friends

We had a wonderful time at Whimsical Cottage, amenities were good and the vibe was nice and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025