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Great Slave Lakeside B&B

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 356 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

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

Great Slave Lakeside B&B

Great Slave Lakeside B&B is a waterfront bed and breakfast located in the heart of Yellowknife's Old Town. Situated directly on Great Slave Lake, the studio suite is self contained, includes a private entrance and is ideal for a couple, 2 adults, 3 adults or young family of four. The suite offers lovely lake views and the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Backyard wildlife are common and include magpies, ravens, squirrels, muskrat & sometimes even marten and fox.

The private B&B studio suite is modern and bright with newly painted walls and beautiful hardwood floors. The suite is made up of three rooms: one large room that houses a king sized bed, queen sized sofa bed and living area. The kitchenette has a bar sized fridge/freezer, induction plates, toaster oven and microwave. Self-serve coffee and tea are provided in the unit as well as continental cold breakfast options for your enjoyment. The private bathroom has a claw foot tub and separate shower.

A west facing deck and sitting area allow for a beautiful midnight sun experience.

All amenities including linens, towels and bathroom toiletries are provided. Free WIFI is available and laundry facilities are available if needed (just ask).

Great Slave Lakeside B&B is very near to some of Yellowknife’s best restaurants and shops. For instance, a 10 minute walk will get you to Bullock’s Bistro, a unique restaurant that is famous for its Great Slave Lake fish and Weaver & Devore Trading Co. which has a great selection of winter gear including Canada Goose parkas. Also nearby, is the NWT Brewing Company which serves pub food and locally brewed beer. Down to Earth Gallery, which is next door to the brew pub, features beautiful jewelry, arts and crafts made by local artisans. Old Town Glassworks is a cooperative where you can learn to sandblast recycled glass and make your own unique souvenir gift whereas Just Furs features beautiful northern furs such as mink, beaver and rabbit; both are very close to our home. The Old Town is also very well-known for its colorful houseboat community and Pilot’s Monument which offers views of the city skyline, Great Slave Lake and northern landscape. In the summer, you can watch the float planes while dining on the deck of the Wildcat Café, Yellowknife’s first and most iconic restaurants in the North. In the winter, you can enjoy the Northern Lights and a dog sled ride from one of the local tour companies. Downtown Yellowknife is about a 10 minute drive or 25 minute walk and offers many other shops and restaurants.
We have wanted to open a B&B for some time. Blair and I were both born and raised in Yellowknife and sharing our community with others just feels natural. We have two children. We all enjoy spending time outdoors whether we are camping, fishing (summer and winter), snowmobiling, hiking, boating and swimming. The B&B suite is on the main floor of our home. We have included many activity and attraction brochures as part of our welcome package which you can read at your leisure or talk to one of us - we can answer your questions and give you some ideas of what to do while visiting. If you need anything during your stay, you can just ask as we are only moments away.

Property manager

Andrea and Blair Van Metre

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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, a first aid kit 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Great Slave Lakeside B&B Apartment
Great Slave Lakeside B&B Yellowknife
Great Slave Lakeside B&B Apartment Yellowknife

About the area

Map
Yellowknife, NT

What's nearby

  • Ragged Ass Rd - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Frame Lake Trail - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Yellowknife Veterans Memorial - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Northern Frontier Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sundog Trading Post - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Slave Lakeside B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Slave Lakeside B&B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Slave Lakeside B&B?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Slave Lakeside B&B located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bush Pilot's Monument and Ragged Ass Rd. Frame Lake Trail and Northern Arts and Cultural Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Great Slave Lakeside B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute B&B
Lovely place, clean and cozy. Access to lake. Only reason not giving a 5 star is that you are not in a stand alone studio, neighbors upstairs that made it a tad hard to sleep in after being up until 4am to see noethern loghts. But absolutely gorgeous and woyld recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It couldnt have been a nicer stay. Blair was great at every step of the process and this property and area are a 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SamarJeet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is very relaxing and ambience use was awesome. The managers were very friendly and Sincerely, appreciated their hospitality . I would definitely recommend this place to all the tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele E., Pittsburgh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter stay in Yellowknife
We had a wonderful visit to Yellowknife. Highlights included Andrea's extremely comfortable B&B and her great suggestions on things to do, kicksledding, the Heritage Center, dinner at Bullocks as well as Fishy People, and seeing our first Aurora with Joe from North Star Adventures with wind chills of -42°C. But most amazing was seeing the Aurora off the dock on our last night in Yellowknife. A magnificent and never ending display! We will return in warmer weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Desarae S., Abernethy, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hosts
Unfortunately due to airline cancellation due to ice on the runway, we didn’t get to enjoy this stay. But the communication from the host and the empathy we received, after the disappointment of missing out not just this trip, but the planned one before covid was greatly appreciated. If your looking for a magical place to stay in the NT, consider this high on your list.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location -- Quiet Stay
The B&B was just as advertised - spacious and well-appointed. The location in Yellowknife was ideal. The hosts were responsive to our requests while giving us all the privacy we could have wanted. This is important to us in a B&B. We would highly recommend the Great Slave Lakeside B&B to anyone visiting Yellowknife!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nickay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
The b&b was a wonderful place that made us feel at home. It had everything we needed and special touches we never expected. We're so glad we selected this b&b for our stay in Yellowknife. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tibor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great location, friendly hosts, thought of everything, clean Quiet, and the dock was great for relaxing and Aurora watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shandy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Hospitality!
My boyfriend and I changed our flights to stay at the incredible spot based on a recommendation from a friend. The private dock and amazing hospitality made the entire experience! Andrea and Blair were great communicators who were abundantly generous! They lent us their kayaks and bicycles, offered up their fire pit/wood, and even had their son drive us to the airport on our way out. The suite was gorgeous and very clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the clawfoot tub was icing on the cake! 12/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Yellowknife
Structure Type
Apartment