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First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Strathmore with a water park

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Welcome to First Place, Strathmore's unique accommodation and private event venue experience. Enjoy boutique comfort and charm in this 2,180 sq ft character home that sleeps 14 with a full kitchen, an open-concept layout Great Room for gatherings and celebrations.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home

Welcome!!! We're SO delighted you're here as we unveil First Place...

Strathmore's one-of-a-kind accommodation & private event venue experience!

If you're like us, you're probably all too familiar with (and maybe even tired of) run-of-the-mill options for booking group accommodations or space for an event or gathering.

That's EXACTLY why we founded First Place...

The place Strathmore can count to be your home away from home, with boutique comfort and charm and amenities unmatched by traditional venues.

Our 2,180 sq ft character home sleeps 14, has a full kitchen and is equipped with the features and comforts of home.

Elegant, versatile and functional, our open-concept layout and magnificent Great Room provide the perfect location to gather, connect and celebrate!

In the spring and summer months, you’ll also have our expansive patio and stunning outdoor space to enjoy during your stay or as the perfect backdrop to host the event of your dreams.

And this is truly just the beginning...There's SO MUCH more in store we are giddy to share and want to keep you IN THE KNOW!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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LARGE FAMILY HOME , SPACIOUS & MODERN BY THE LAKESIDE.
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 3 reviews
The price is AU$1,626
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 65
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Strathmore, AB

What's nearby

  • Lambert Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Town of Strathmore Municipal Office - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strathmore Municipal Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strathmore Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Strathmore Family Centre - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Origin Malting & Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home located?

Set in the centre of Strathmore, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Strathmore Family Centre, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Calgary Zoo and Village Square Leisure Centre. Max Bell Centre and Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable during our stay. The home is lovely and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepinder O.

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

Perfect place for a wedding party

I had my family stay here during my wedding week and we had a get together some nights. It is a perfect place for hosting lots of people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of retired friends that take an annual fly fishing trip. Location was perfect and the property lent itself well to sitting back at the end of the day and sharing stories about the fish we caught and guides we used. Great kitchen and deck
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean & Ally

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a lovely home and we are excited that it could be part of our wedding week. Our bridal party felt at home We had everything we needed it did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aggie P.

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

Wedsing stay

We booked the vrbo for our wedding party. The host communicated well and was very responsive. Great place to gather would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property so cute. Everything was so simple!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great house

Had a great stay! Love the house! Loved playing the huge connect 4! Host answered any questions I had. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Great for large groups

For the short stay with are large group (8 people) is was perfect. Had some issues with the showers but overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shimal A.

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

Great place

Great place away from the big city just half hour east. House has all the needs for your stay. Loved my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

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

Family Reunion

So great to have a place like this in Strathmore. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEHRET S.

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

spacious enough for the entire family,

The home is beautiful and spacious enough for the entire family, We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

Perfect family gathering space

We enjoyed a great weekend in this cute and very spacious home. We were staying for our son's wedding near Strathmore and the home had lots of separate spaces for sleeping and getting ready for our special event. The large gathering areas were perfect for hosting our extended families as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

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

Roomy

This property worked great to host an open house and family function for a birthday celebration. Lots of room to visit and enough beds for our group to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Beautiful, spacious home

This home is exceptional. Larger than the photos show, very central and easy to find. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

First Place was perfect for our needs as it has great space indoors and outdoors for everyone to gather and visit. The out of town guests really appreciated having a place to stay with all the comforts of home rather than a hotel room. The kitchen facilities are spacious and have every item needed for dishware, utensils and appliances. Bring your groceries and clothing and enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Communication hiccup

The house overall was nice. There is a stale cigarette smell throughout the house, probably from long ago. We showed up later in day and unfortunately didn't have access to the key and couldn't get ahold of the host so almost had to sleep in our cars. However, the host made up for it and did everything in her power to make it right. I thank her for that. Maybe contacting sooner just in case would be best. Overall it was a good house. Really enjoyed the jetted tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Perfectly situated

We love this beautiful home! There were 4 of us in town for the Strathmore Rodeo which was only 5 minutes away. The home is very clean and lovely, and has everything we needed for cooking. Our host was wonderful and communication was great. Oops, We accidentally set off the smoke alarm so we even got to meet the local fire department and the owner. They were all very gracious for our mistake. Would definitely recommend this beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa H.

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

Wonderful weekend stay

We had a wonderful weekend at this house. The contact for the house was wonderful and very accommodating and responsive. We had forgotten a few items and they shipped them back to us! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could ever need and the house was spacious enough for our family gathering of 7 adults and 6 children. A few things we brought to the attention of the owner is the carpet in the basement bedroom needed a deep cleaning or replacement as it did not appear that clean. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked but there were no empty cupboards for putting our own food and items in. Other than that we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carla A.

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

Unacceptable rental

Upon arrival we discovered a house not well cared for and amenities dirty. The grounds were overgrown. The sheets on multiple beds had hair on them, were thread bare, and rumpled The throw blankets and some of the bedding smelled of BO. There were stains on the furniture, broken fingernails on the rug, sunflower seeds on entry carpet, toilets filthy. Due to the unclean nature it was hard to be in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025