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Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in the heart of the Gatineau Park

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Relax in this serene bedroom with a view of the deck and lush greenery, featuring a comfortable bed and a cozy reading nook.
Stylish hallway with a high ceiling, polished wooden planks, and a large window.
Stunning hallway with a large window, door, and bench, featuring two paintings and a light fixture.
Stroll through the tranquil grounds, surrounded by a wooded area and a well-maintained lawn.
Enjoy a game of pool in this cozy room with a billiards table, cue rack, and fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Chelsea, QC
  • Gatineau Park Visitor Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Nordik Spa-Nature
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Camp Fortune
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Chelsea

In Chelsea .You'll find Gatineau Park Visitor Centre and Nordik Spa-Nature within 2 miles (3 km) of this guesthouse. Dunn-d's Mini Golf and Camp Fortune are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gatineau Park Visitor Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nordik Spa-Nature - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Camp Fortune - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Casino du Lac Leamy - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 16 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 22 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Sushi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Buena Déjeuner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Cigale - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in the heart of the Gatineau Park

Your accommodations are spacious, sparkling clean, private, and peaceful. An artsy home away from home, tucked in the forest with lovely wood, vaulted ceilings, original art, fine art prints and photography.

The house (adjacent to our house) has a private separate entrance, and is perfectly suitable for families. Entryway patio includes bbq & table, and a cedar sauna and cold shower! Located in a residential area (no parties), we have a 9pm municipal quiet hour.

The house includes five, (sleeping 12, very comfortably) private, locking bedrooms, a full kitchen, living room, dining room, library/chess area, various hang out nooks, 2.5 bathrooms, full laundry, covered patio, gardens, hammocks, swing, fire pit, barbecue and private entrance.

The gamesroom has a modern tv to connect Apple and Android devices, a pool table, darts and shuffle board.
Tons of storage for sports equipment, and we offer a ski wax room in the winter, and a bike storage/cleaning/tuning area and tools in the summer.

Chelsea Velo Nordic B&B is nestled within the Gatineau hills, walking distance from the heart of Old Chelsea village, including the Gatineau Park visitor centre, many wonderful cafés, restaurants and stores, and most importantly, the Nordik Spa. Plus we’re just a 10 minute drive to downtown Ottawa, and 10 minutes to the charming village of Wakefield. Our fantastic location allows for easy access to both trail and town experiences.

Suitable for families, teams, or low-key groups.

Absolutely not suitable for house parties, we live next door, have neighbors, and the municipal outside quiet hour is 9pm.

CITQ registration# 300644, Chelsea Velo Nordic B&B

Property manager

Trevor Plestid

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 31

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 300664, 2026-04-03

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

CITQ # 300664 Nature Escape guesthouse, in the heart of the Gatineau Park! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved out stay

The location was great -- so easy to get to Ottawa, but also near some local gems in Quebec. The village of Chelsea is so charming, and so many treasures that are near the house.The house was very roomy and we didn't feel crowded with 10 guests. Everyone had a great place to sleep.The kids loved the games room area. It was nice they could have a place to hang out.We had a lovely fire on our first night there and got to see some fireflies!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful space for large groups!

Was a great getaway for a staff strategy retreat. We will return for our next planning session. The games room on the lower floor was fantastic but it was too cold for us so we didn't use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard/Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Celebration

Great location and accommodations close to Ottawa and near Gatineau Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as expected!

We were met with zero surprises and everything was exactly as we expected from the description and photos. It was a great place to relax and use as a home base while we were visiting in Canada. The drive into Ottawa was short and easy from this guesthouse. We especially appreciated access to a washer and dryer. This house has plenty of space, which is always a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Girls Getaway

We stayed here for the trip to the nearby Nordik Spa. It was a great place to gather with a group of friends. We loved the game room downstairs. The kitchen was rather small, but we weren't planning on an elaborate meal, so it worked out great. It was nice having 2 1/2 baths with such a large group of girls. We definitely plan on returning someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fiddle Festival

This was a lovely, large, clean rambling house. The owner was quick to respond to any issues we had. It does need a dishwasher, which he is installing soon. Also, it is not good for anyone with any mobility issues as there are steps in the entryway and an unexpected step to a landing in front of 2 of the bathrooms. The owner has installed motion activated lights to help avoid falls at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic family home base for adventures!!

Our extended family stayed here and had a very lovely time. Close to all the Old Chelsea restaurants, the park, and not far at all from downtown Ottawa. The host was helpful and friendly and we had a great stay. The house was very quiet, plenty of space for everyone and good layout for kids to go to sleep early. Couldn’t haven been better!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW! Fabulous host, amazing home, ridiculous well set up for bikers and skiers - a true GEM!

Just book it - it’s amazing and you may well leave by muting some of the amazing art from that the host creates! Stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry J.

Liked: Cleanliness

family holiday

This is a perfect place for a family, all ages. Clean rooms, lots of sheets and towels, Trevor is friendly and helpful. Great playroom downstairs
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience!

Our trip to Ottawa would not be possible if we hadn’t connected with Trevor. After our original reservation was cancelled the morning of, Trevor welcomed us into his beautiful home. We loved our time spent enjoying the comfy beds, great little kitchen that had it all, shuffle board and tons of DVD options! The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to go on our trip. Thank you Trevor for your kindness and for helping us have a wonderful vacation as a family, despite the initial challenges.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Chelsea!

Loved our trip to the area, and our stay in this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

A nice base to explore the area

Our group (2 families with kids and the grandparents) enjoyed staying at the Nature Guesthouse. It was a convenient location from which to explore the nation's capital and Gatineau Park. The house was not as clean as other guests have mentioned (there was old coffee in the percolator, unwashed pans in the oven and a half-eaten apple left on the railing). However it was a nice setting for our family gathering and had plenty of space for everyone. A dishwasher or a better sink and drying rack set-up would be useful. I wish we could come back in the winter to try the sauna and enjoy the xc-skiing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing location

There were eight of us visiting Ottawa for the first time. The house had plenty of room, the homeowners live in the house next door. They were helpful but left us alone to enjoy ourselves. The drive to Ottawa was easy and mostly highway. House was stocked with what we needed and the little town was cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

This was a great place for all 9 of our family. Tasteful decor with spacious rooms, comfortable beds and very pleasant seating and dining area. Gaming and TV room was a nice touch. Hosts on the property were a great benefit and fun to interact with. They are very generous with all the amenities including outside activities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre R.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th

My wife and her girlfriends stayed here for her 40th. The location and amenities were perfect. Checking in was easy and communication with the property was fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bel accueil

Grande maison, parfaite pour un groupe, bien située, très propre et propriétaire gentil qui nous a bien accueilli. Merci beaucoup
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for large group

We stayed at the cottage with the family to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of our parents. The venue was perfect to have a large family gathering. The chalet itself is very nice, comfortable. Kitchen is a bit small for meal prep for large group but had everything we needed. Bedrooms are nice and with lots of space. Comfortable beds. Nice area to play pool and relax. Very nice covered porch. Only concerns are the stairs in the cottage. Not appropriate for people with disabilities or older people. The owners are very nice people, but important to mention that they live next door. I recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness

good

wonderful stay clean home just as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome winter getaway

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable home. The location is perfect- less than a mile from Chelsea village and Gatineau park. We were able to get in a lot of Nordic skiing. Close to Ottawa and we went drove 20 min into town for museums and dinner. The hosts were great- helpful and friendly. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rogan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

It was a great space for myself and 5 athletes. For us it was very convenient to Camp Fortune and a reasonable drive to Mont Ste-Marie. House was exactly as described and the owners were great. We will definitely stay here again next time we have races in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot

Beautiful spot in the fall, close to Le Nordik, lots of space although kitchen layout a little odd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Moira-Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy and convenient

Shirt drive to both Old Chelsea and Gatineau park. Lots of bedrooms which are comfy and spacious. Living room/dining room could be bigger to accommodate a fuller house. Not enough chairs/couches for ten people. We were only three so did not impact us. Kitchen is small but well-stocked. Trevor and Alisha were very responsive and friendly. Provided great advice on local trails, which was especially appreciated given how busy the town and park were that weekend. Signs in house ask that windows not be opened were a bit ‘off-putting’. This is apparently to avoid loud groups annoying neighbours. Totally get it but We wanted to open them for fresh air and Trevor quickly said yes. Suggest the signs get removed from every window and just be really clear at check in to tell guests to shut windows if they are going to be noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Diane H.

Girls getaway

Good place for a girls weekend! The cottage was very close to the spa, which was perfect. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. We cooked a lot and the kitchen was a bit small for lots of meal prep but it was stocked well. There’s no dishwasher, which I would suggest putting in if possible! Trevor was very nice and easy to get in touch with. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property with excellent hosts

Property is meticulously maintained and the hosts live in an attached building. They were absolutely wonderful and extremely accommodating. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022