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Home away from Home - for Art Lovers, Grandparents, or Families

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Home away from Home - for Art Lovers, Grandparents, or Families

Private Entrance, Foyer, and Deck

Why stay in a hotel when you can have your kids, grandkids, and friends come to you.

This 1650 sq.ft. bungalow is across the street from South Glenmore Park on the Glenmore Reservoir. Walking trails, kids water park, the Calgary Sailing Club, and more make this an excellent home for a short visit here in Calgary. There is even a superb little kids park just 4 houses south of here for entertaining the wee ones. Also near by is Heritage Park, and Southland Leisure Centre with its featured wave pool, water slides, and a wading pool for the very young.


Close to RockyView Hospital, Starbucks, Safeway and Co-Op for groceries, and a local pub for pints or pub food. Numerous close by restaurants, and close to the Glenmore Sailing Club, Calgary Stampede, Chinook Mall and South Centre Mall.

Rental is for main floor of house, with sole access and control by our guests.
The owner's suite is downstairs, completely separate and walled off from the upstairs.
The only common area is the landing at the back door, resulting in rare but occasional interaction with our guests.

The home also features a gourmet kitchen, and is well set up for light entertaining of friends and family. We also feature a terrific art collection largely of works by Canadian artist Tony Tascona, Order of Canada, RCA, LLB


Note: Kids under 16 are free of charge.

This reservation has a Flexible cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 30 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 30 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 14 to 29 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 14 days prior to check-in.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking (anything), no parties or events, no pets.

Main floor is 1600+sf with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. There is a covered yet open foyer at the front door enabling a near outdoor place for additional rest and relaxation.

Please note we do have a cat, which will not interfere with your stay. However, we do not recommend someone with cat allergies to stay here.

Property manager

marty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Home Away Home Grandparents or Working Professionals House
Home Away Home Grandparents or Working Professionals Calgary
Home Away Home Grandparents or Working Professionals

About the area

Map
Calgary, AB

What's nearby

  • Rockyview General Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chinook Centre - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • The Military Museums - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Grey Eagle Casino - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Heritage Park Historical Village - 13 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Southland Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 8 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Earth Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home - for Art Lovers, Grandparents, or Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Home away from Home - for Art Lovers, Grandparents, or Families located?

This family-friendly Calgary holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Southland Leisure Centre, Heritage Park Historical Village and Gasoline Alley Museum. Rodeo Arena and Rockyview General Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Home away from Home - for Art Lovers, Grandparents, or Families Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aldran S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great Place in Southwest Calgary
We needed a VRBO close to our condo undergoing renovations. We were entertaining guests as well..This unit was close by.Very conveniently located. The owner is very accommodating and allowed us to check in early and even allowed us to book an extra day as our contractor did not want us in our condo. The dishwasher broke in our stay and the owner replaced it the next day ..he even gave us a gift card at a local store. He did not have to do that…but it was much appreciated by us for a limited inconvenience.I thought that if anything went wrong in this VRBO the owner would react quickly.The art work in the home is a freebie as the owner’s father was a world class artist.. the art is virtually everywhere in the home ..almost like a museum in some respects..Well done Marty..We would book this VRBO again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to stay!
Booked this for my family, who were up for a wedding. So impressed with everything about our experience... The location is easy to get to, but right across the road from South Glenmore Park. The house itself was clean, modern, and decorated with a variety of gorgeous art. Property manager was easy to get a hold of and very helpful as my family set up wifi. Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Support stay for family member in hospital
Family were able to stay in a positive home environment while family member receiving treatment in adjacent hospital. Great environment for adults but sleeping mats required for children. Suggest the be available prior to check-in. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights to chill in Calgary
The artwork in this home is stunning and by a renowned Canadian artist. The owner was very helpful in figuring out how to accommodate our 2 teardrop trailers. The living room and family room are very nice as are the other rooms. A huge park is right across the street. So nice for walking. The house is not air conditioned but stayed cool enough by keeping curtains shut during the day and opening windows in the evening when it cools down. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benedict H., conception bay south

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stampede vacation
House is fully equipped and located in a great area. Lots of space for 6 of us. The owners live in the basement and we never heard or saw them once but they were available if we needed them. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVELY
Absolutely lovely, both the home and the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oakmount house
Nice house. We’ll equipped, comfortable beds. Lots of space to relax in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Excellent stay! Great south Calgary location. Lots of art to view, kitchen set up with everything you need and fantastic sitting areas for cards and visiting. The driveway is steep, we struggled with our low van with a hitch, but there is lots of street parking. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Juergen v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean friendly owner. Little dated great location if you like the outdoors preserve next door
Good
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary N., Lake Charles, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Artist home on Glenmore Reservoir
Callie and Marty were excellent hosts! Their home was clean, comfortable and in an excellent location. The house is very well stocked. I hope to return doon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary N., Lake Charles, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandson’s Graduation
House was in great location. Marty and Callie were very helpful and interesting to visit with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, comfortable and well stocked home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Raileen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marty's review
Dealing with Marty was very great! Everything went smooth. I hate to even say the negative but I guess that is what a review is about. We didn't realize that we were renting a home that people lived in. There were messy junk drawers and drawers with spilled cereal. Used food and cupboards fully loaded with not super clean pots and pans. We walked into peoples lives. They must just move downstairs when people rent. I would say the kitchen especially needs to be thoroughly cleaned out and only the simple basics in the cupboards. Also the place really only sleeps 6. The advertisement for 8 must mean 2 would sleep on couches. The outside property also needs a bit of love. We did enjoy ourselves as our family and friends were together which was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a weekend in Calgary
Property was well kept and very nice to stay in. Host was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
CanAm Speedskating Trip
Marty was an awesome host! We had a great time in Calgary. We loved the house! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nanci K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations and location in Calgary
Wonderful hosts, home was very unique and comfortable. Our stay was a great experience, kitchen fully equipped and spacious. Lovely area of Calgary. Would highly recommend a stay
Stayed 59 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect place for our stay.
Would book again next time in Calgary, Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calgary
Great accommodations and host was gracious.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, close to parks
Comfortable spot, enjoyed being so close the reservoir park, especially for walks with our baby. Place was clean and as advertised. We didn’t cook but nicely stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Excellent stay. Close to all amenities, and great people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Great Place! Lots of room inside and out. Extremely comfortable beds and felt like home away from home. Truly enjoyed our short visits with Marty and would recommend this VRBO to anyone. Thanks Marty!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

G P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place.
Very nice property, we found the home-y feeling very nice. The host Marty was very understanding and made a great in-house host. Would recommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Isolation
Host was very accommodating my special needs and respected my wishes.

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oakside Gate House
When we were planning our Alberta/BC trip, I was captivated by the beautiful Oakside Gate House photos. With my husband having mobility difficulties, the very short distance to the famous Heritage Park was ideal for him to use his wheelchair freely and enjoy what the park had to offer. It was also a wonderful location to spend time with my son and his family who live in Alberta and joined us at Oakside Gate House. Near the end of our trip we had run into trouble with our train schedule (Vancouver to Jasper) but a quick phone call to Marty and within minutes, we were able to fly there a day early. The house is even more beautiful than the photos. It is a show home with all the art and the modern layout of the rooms. The kitchen became our favourite meeting place for chats and snacks with the island and high stools, although we made full use of the other rooms. It is very clean and the extra touches such as books placed in the rooms were appreciated. Marty and his wife live downstairs and were very sensitive to our privacy. We really enjoyed their company so often invited them to join us as they were fun to be around. Marty has a wealth of information regarding the art world and other interesting topics. A warning here - challenging him to a chess game may be your undoing. :-) They allowed us to use their washer and dryer downstairs during daytime hours. Overall, of all the places we stayed during our trip out west, the Oakside Gate House was our most enjoyable. It was a perfect place to end our trip and we would go back there with pleasure. Gerry and Darlene