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Great Slave Lakeside B&B

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Dock and view of Great Slave Lake
Welcome to Great Slave Lakeside B&B!
Relax.
Enjoy the view.
Front yard - lake in distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Yellowknife, NT
  • Bush Pilot's Monument
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ragged Ass Rd
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Yellowknife, NT (YZF)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hr: 10 pm; no shoes in suite; We are on water delivery - please be mindful of usage, WIFI is not unlimited - please be mindful of usage.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Yellowknife

Located in Yellowknife, this apartment is on the waterfront. Bush Pilot's Monument and Yellowknife Veterans Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Frame Lake Trail and Cameron River Falls Trail.
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Yellowknife, NT

What's nearby

  • Bush Pilot's Monument - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ragged Ass Rd - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Frame Lake Trail - 5 min drive - 2.7 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for relaxation and aurora-viewing

The suite was spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished. Everything we needed was thoughtfully provided, and the lovely decor (colors, patterns, textures) invited rest and relaxation. The hosts made check-in and check-out simple and easy, even at the post-midnight hours that flights arrive and depart the Yellowknife Airport. They also provided a convenient plug-in for the engine-block heater of our rental car.Best of all: by using apps to track the approach of the Northern Lights, we were able to just stroll onto the frozen lake outside our bay window to watch in awe as the aurora passed directly over us. Incredible views and photos, and on multiple nights (especially fun the evening we were joined by Buddy the golden retriever).We're grateful for a lovely stay in a very special place.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular

Went in the wintertime. Ideal location for those whom look for a little fun walking/hiking. Host very thoughtful and generous people. Backyard is open to all you can imagine, loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northern lights a fail BUT….

The weather for us sucked, but the property location is a prime spot for viewing. Very much enjoyed the location of the property, the comfy bed, and Buddy (their dog). Andrea and Blair communicated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, communication
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Andrea and Blair Van Metre

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