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Urban Cottage Oasis 2

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Cosy private front porch is great to sit and observe the neighbourhood activity
BBQ and sitting area to enjoy the outdoors from
Morning coffee never tasted so good from here
shady cool spot to sit on hot summer days
Bright and sunny open vintage living/dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Calgary, Alberta
  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Calgary Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Stampede Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Urban Cottage Oasis 2

This newly renovated 1910 century home is located just minutes from the heart of downtown in one of the most charming and quiet areas of Calgary. Walk, ride or train to any of Calgary's attractions easily from this centrally located cottage. This upper unit has two well appointed luxurious bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 4 in queen beds. The bathroom is bright and clean. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and fridge with ice maker for those happy hour drinks on the porch while watching the local commuters ride or walk home from work. Everything is new in this lovely home. The front courtyard is fairly private with a great porch with BBQ for entertaining or relaxing. Groceries, liquor, and baking are available from either local/organic shops or large chains only a block away. The bright living/dining area has large SMART TV, stereo, bar and dining for 6-8 people. There is a shared laundry room with state of the art laundry facilities.

Property manager

Cathy Thoms

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Calgary

Located in Calgary, this holiday home is in the city centre. Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Calgary Zoo and Calaway Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Scotiabank Saddledome or Stampede Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Calgary, Alberta

What's nearby

  • Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Calgary Tower - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Calgary Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Stampede Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Sunnyside Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary University Station - 12 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buchanan Restaurant Ltd - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fuwa Fuwa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aggudo Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hutch Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Cottage Oasis 2 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Urban Cottage Oasis 2?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Cottage Oasis 2?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Urban Cottage Oasis 2 located?

Located in the centre of Calgary, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bow River, Peace Bridge and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Scotiabank Saddledome and Stampede Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sunnyside Station is 6 minutes by foot and SAIT-ACA-Jubilee Station is 16 minutes.

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. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Avi K.

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

Fantastic cottage

A real gem close to a beautiful park. Our hosts Tim and Cathy are amazing people. Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tysen H.

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

Great Place to Stay

Excellent price for the accommodations. The property had everything we needed. The location is excellent. Very close to downtown with lots of walking paths nearby. We took our kids to Canmore and calaway park and because of the location, it was easy to navigate out of Calgary. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue P., Lloydminster, Alberta

Cozy and comfortable

Awesome place!!! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

LisaSteve B.

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

Incredible gem!

Highly recommend! Every comfort and a very short walk to cafes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Home Away

Great, clean and comfortable accommodation !All the amenities were great as well as location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Perfect for a small party

Lovely location, had everything we needed, attentive host next door. Terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Amazing little gem!

This place is unbelievable - the pictures do not do it justice! It’s located in the perfect spot, walkable to a lot of very popular restaurants and stores and literally 2 blocks from the Peace Birdge and the amazing trails along the Bow River. The house itself has everything you could ever need and is very well kept. We would stay here time and time again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Great Location and Cozy House

The house is in a great neighborhood with easy access to the Bow and lots of shops and restaurants. The front porch is great for sitting and hanging out, the house has a ton of charm, and it is stocked with everything you need for a stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Trip to see family

We had a very nice stay and we were very happy with the home and the location. Lovely outside area and great location. Quiet friendly neighbourhood. Good communication with owner and zero problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh A.

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

Great Place

Great location, older bungalow with real character. Simple, easy check in. Fully equipped kitchen. Close by the Kensington area - Safeway there as well as lots of diverse restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Jo C.

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

Fabulous short-term rental

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is very charming and comfortable, and very well kitted out. The kitchen (unlike so many short-term rentals) has everything you need to cook well. Cathy and Tim were gracious hosts and the neighbourhood is a great, walkable neighbourhood. We loved it and we'd stay again and I can't reccomend it highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Biggleswade, England, UK

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

Excellent Property in Very Convenient Location

The property is well equipped and maintained and makes an ideal base for exploring central Calgary and attending the Stampede. The local C-Train station is about a 10 minute walk with frequent trains to the City centre and Stampede Ground (no changes needed). The hosts are delightful and helpful people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Oasis in Sunnyside

The property was a charming old cottage that was updated with lovely finishes and furniture. It is in a perfect neighbourhood with close proximity to the Bow River and Kensington. The neighborhood itself, Sunnyside, is full of delightful cottages and Victorian homes and is great for walking a dog. The addition of a portable ac unit in the house was an added bonus during a hot spell in June. The house was fully equipped with everything you would need, and more, in a rental house. It is not a huge house, but it was perfect for two people and a small dog! I highly recommend it and would love to stay there again in the future.😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

linda g.

Just lovely

We were attending the Stampede and son and grandson went fly fishing. This property was located near the train and a lovely shopping area. The property itself was very comfortable and nicely appointed with anything you could possibly need. The owners were very approachable and helpful. Would stay here again if I return to Calgary. We had dinner at the Cleaver and it was good food and fun experience, the Blush coffeeshop near the property was great again wonderful helpful staff. I visited the Calgary farmers market after dropping family off to go fishing and was absolutely blown away. They had an amazing selection of meats, cheeses, bakery items, etc. This is the second time I have used VRBO and again I was very pleased. Only way to go and yes would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Really nice, well equipped house

The house was very clean and well equipped. Great location on a quiet street, just a short walk from shops and restaurants. Also walking distance to several good playparks and the wading pool at Riley Park which was great for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Lovely Place

I loved this little house. It was built over 100 years ago so it has all the charm of that era. The ceiling were tin with beautiful lighting. It had everything we needed except an outlet in the bathroom. She had a big mirror in the foyer so I just used that to curl my hair. Comfortable mattress, nice washer and dryer, and all the amenities you would need to stay for a few days. She even left us coffee and filters which was very nice. Very quiet neighborhood within walking distance to downtown. Took about 7 min to walk to the peace bridge and then we walked to the park, chinatown, the library, and studio bell. About a 10 min walk to the grocery store and restaurants. Got to meet the owner and shes very nice. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for cleanliness is because the microwave was really dusty and dishes were left in the dishwasher which I had to put away which wasn't a big deal. Thank you so much for the lovely stay and sorry to have missed the Stampede party!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great Great Location for Summer Exploring

The convenience of dual suite availability really worked for us! The heat was a little daunting at times....but the house is shaded by huge trees....which was helpful (would have helped more to find the extra fans before the last morning-lol) Beds/sleeping areas were a little too firm for our group...so sleeps were more difficult- Hosts were lovely and our overall experience was wonderful!!! So great to be "out and about" again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Sunnyside Oasis

Excellent central location within walking distance to trendy shops & restaurants and even a Safeway. Quiet neighbourhood with good areas for dog walking..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Perfect spot

Had a great time, very dog friendly!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M., Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island

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

Lovely little home in a great neighbourhood!

We love staying in Cathy and Tim’s vacation rental homes! Sunnyside is such a friendly, vibrant community, and we spent so much time on the front porch visiting with family. We love that the place is pet friendly with a wonderful gated front yard. The beds are great, and everything works properly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Cute house in a great neighborhood

Our family of three had a great time staying in this sweet little house. Super central, close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great in Sunnyside

Lots to love about this property. close to amenities, river, downtown, and it has everything you need in the house. would recemmend it highly.
Stayed 47 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

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

Fantastic stay, great location

Very cute house in a fantastic location - easy access in/out and close to a number of cool areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M., Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island

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

Great little house in a vibrant neighbourhood.

We really enjoyed our stay while we were in Calgary for our daughter’s wedding at SAIT, only a few minutes away. The beds were really comfy, and it was great to be able to rent the basement suite as well for our son. Cathy is great to deal with.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Calgary Home

Super location in a quiet neighborhood with easy accessibility to transit,shopping, restaurants.
Stayed 117 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Thoms

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Homeowners are long time Calgarians and proud Sunnyside residents who live next door to this rental property. We waited 20 years to purchase this home and turn it into the charming rental cottage we knew it could be. The transformation of this home has been very rewarding and we look forward to sharing this lovely home and our neighborhood with people from all over the world. We love to travel as well and have tried to make this a place we would love to rent when visiting another city. We hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property is on the same block as our home and needed some loving. We have lived here for 20 years and think this is the best neighborhood in Calgary. This property is fully upgraded without loosing its old charm which was our goal.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location!!!!! And of course unbelievable charm....

Languages:

English