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Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
In the heart of Buffalo Sands, Skipping Stone Lodge offers a year-round retreat. Enjoy BBQs on the large deck with sunset views or cozy up by the outdoor fire pit after a day of skating or swimming in Buffalo Lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!

Come relax and enjoy our bright and spacious year round lakehouse retreat - Skipping Stone Lodge in Buffalo Sands!

Whether it's summer, winter, spring or fall, it's beautiful time to head for the lake.

Need a place for a summer vacation? Spend your days soaking up the sun, building sand castles and splashing in the lake (less than a 5 minute walk from the house). Kids like to play in the sand? Load up the wagon with buckets and shovels and head for the beach! Got a boat? Bring it along - there are boat launches within a short distance at both Rochon Sands and White Sands (no cost at either launch and and there is a place to park your vehicle/trailer while you are on the water at each). After a day of fun, enjoy a BBQ on the large deck while the sun sets.

Looking for something to do during the winter season? Bring your Skates!
Just steps away from the house, the neighborhood pond is maintained with a skating oval and an area for a friendly game of hockey - including nets! Lace up your skates, brew up some hot chocolate, build a fire in the outdoor fire pit and enjoy the winter with some family time outdoors.

Love to fish? Buffalo Lake is a great lake for fishing in the summer and the winter. The most common fish in the lake are Northern Pike and Burbot.

A perfect getaway from from the city with all the comforts of home. Only 1 hour and 45 minutes from Edmonton and 2 hours and 15 minutes from Calgary. Need supplies?Groceries? Looking to eat out or pick up some take out? The cottage is only 20 minutes from Stettler where you can find anything you may need during your stay.

No matter the season, everyone will find something to keep them busy! Board games at the kitchen table, a friendly game of ping pong in the walkout basement, a Disney+ movie with the family or catch up with your favorite sports team on the big screen with Sportsnet.

Swimming, skating, ice fishing, playing in the sand, roasting marshmallows or building a snowman - we have it all!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Rules

Buffalo Sands Community quiet time is after 11:00 p.m.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

About the area

Map
County of Stettler, AB

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Rochon Sands Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions - 34 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Cold Lake - 35 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Stettler Town and Country Museum - 37 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Men Men Don Don - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Walsh Camp at Buffalo Lake - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grandma's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Buffalo Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Rochon Sands Provincial Park. Pheasantback Golf Club is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Skipping Stone Lodge at Buffalo Lake - Year Round fun at the Lake! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Great Stay

Wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girish R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Lake Community for Relaxing and Home away from Home

Overall good. We did quite enjoy our stay. The house is beautiful inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

xia l.

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

Really nice area, amazing property, charming rooms

we were a group of 10 adults. It was very nice stay, quite natural area, cozy and luxurious house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Great getaway spot

Was a good weekend with friends. Lots of space and beds for everyone and a great kitchen with everything I needed to cook for 8 people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Everything is perfect kinda place

Exactly as advertised. Totally met our expectations. The best equipped VRBO we have stayed in. We also enjoyed visiting Rochon Provincial Park and Stettler. The Tuesday market is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Excellent Girls’s Getaway

7 friends spent 2 nights and had a great time. It was great to have 5 bedrooms and fully stocked kitchen. We really appreciated small things like Saran and tin foil. There was tons of room to spread out and each have our own little corner of the house and outdoors. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Fantastic family get-away

We had three generations of family staying for the weekend, and we all had a lovely time. There is lots for the kids to do, and the view is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne H.

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

Awesome

The perfect place to stay for a short work trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Amazing cottage

This property was an amazing cottage to stay near Buffalo Lake Great view of the fireworks without leaving Great vibe in atmosphere highly recommend and would get definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hazel T.

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

great place!

we loved the layout of the space! it was just enough for our family. we enjoyed our time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Family get away

Dan and lesli were great it’s a great place for a family. Thank you so much for the great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our group of 9 had a great stay! There is plenty of room for everyone to have their own space if they wanted. The ping pong table was a hit. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Beautiful house

Very bright, big walk-out deck, and three levels
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
nothing but great things to say about this property. the location, people, extras, everything was perfect! so much space to play games, sit around the camp fire, go swimming, etc. lesli & dan were great at communicating & made the experience so much easier! will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hollie b.

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

Loved it

I totally enjoyed the peacefulness of it. The home was fantastic and I'm very pleased with my experience. Thank you for allowing me to enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Connie D.

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

Cabin

Beautiful cabin. The weather wasnt perfect but we still had a lovely time. Lots of room and lots of light and windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Connie D.

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

Reunion

We had an awesome stay. The weather was great if a little warm. Our hosts responded whenever we needed something which wasnt often as we had just about everything we needed. The cabin is wonderful and roomy for all the family that came. We have been twice now and are hopefully planning a third trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T.

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

Great place

The home is beautiful. The community was very welcoming. The communication with the owners were great. They instantly answered all our questions. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing area and home

It was exactly as presented. Not too far from Edmonton, making a nice quick drive to get a break from city life. It had everything we needed plus more. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Christmas Vacation

We had a fantastic stay here. 11 people total including 2 under 7 and 2 teens. We had more then enough space and were all very comfortable. The house has alot to offer and you can just show up with your pwrsonal belongings. Beautiful wood burning fireplace, gas down stairs. The hot tub was really nice too. We will most certainly be booking some time here this summer if available. Also communication with the hosts was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great group spot for hockey tournament in Stettler

Perfect house for a few families to rent out for a Stettler hockey tournament. Lots of room and beds for the kids to sleep and play, kitchen was well set up for us to cook meals. We just wish we had more time to enjoy the skating rink by the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo A.

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

Amazing home for a family vacation!

Great home for a nice relaxing family vacation! The pond/skating rink in the backyard is gorgeous, and being in such proximity to the lake makes it even better. The highlight surely was the table tennis in the basement - lots of fun with the whole family. Dan and Lesli were great hosts! Extremely responsive and flexible to accommodate our requests. We'll be coming back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Excellent

House is very nice. We used the ice shack which was ~10 min walk. Slow fishing but awesome shack The kitchen was setup well with pots, pans etc for meals. Check in and out were really easy. Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Hallmark Holiday!

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. A beautiful property. A quiet neighbourhood. Dan and Lesli were great hosts. I can’t say enough good things. The high light of our winter family getaway was the pond turned into skating rink right off the deck. A property fit for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

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

Christmas at the cabin!

We rented this house for our 13 member family as we took them on the Polar Express Train. The location was perfect: 25 minutes from the train. The house was great. We had the two youngest sleep on the floor and in a playpen in the upstairs master bedroom so there was room for all of us. The hot tub is always loved by kids and adults alike. Lesli was always prompt with her responses and was very accommodating. There is a great little hill to a 5 minute walk away so bring your crazy carpets if you book in the winter. We highly recommend this rental space! Thanks Lesli and Dan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024