Title: Whimsical Cottage by the Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107030332&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whimsical Cottage by the Lake ## Photo gallery for Whimsical Cottage by the Lake ![Exterior - Whimsical Cottage by the Lake (White Gull)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107030400/107030332/w1170h1559x0y0-d6546ba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Whimsical Cottage by the Lake (White Gull)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107030400/107030332/w1547h1170x0y0-71ad3a45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Whimsical Cottage by the Lake (White Gull)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107030400/107030332/7e149d1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Whimsical Cottage by the Lake (White Gull)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107030400/107030332/603b6531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Whimsical Cottage by the Lake (White Gull)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107040000/107030400/107030332/3dadd849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Baptiste Lake, this two-bedroom retreat offers a unique and tranquil getaway. Stay connected with fast WiFi or unplug and enjoy an evening campfire in the backyard, roast marshmallows, or cozy up by the fireplace. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whimsical Cottage by the Lake Embrace your whimsy and check your troubles at the door in this unique two bedroom double living room lofted retreat. Steps from Baptiste Lake and 20 minutes from everything you need in Athabasca. Stay connected with fast wifi or unplug - it's up to you. With a hot shower, flush-able toilet and full kitchen this cottage isn't lacking in amenities. Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. The space The cottage is a quick three minute walk to the lakefront. It’s the perfect place to launch your kayaks or canoe or to throw a blanket down and watch the sunset. Back at the cottage, enjoy an evening campfire in the backyard and roast some marshmallows! When it’s time for bed: cozy up in one of our two loft bedrooms or on the pull out couch downstairs. Our kitchen is complete with all the tools you need to make a great breakfast, quick lunch or gourmet dinner - including a full size fridge to keep your ingredients chilled till you need them. During your downtime: choose from lounging outside on a lawn chair, the downstairs living room by the fireplace, or upstairs loft living room with tv remote in hand. If you’ve got work that can’t wait we have a comfy desk for you to get to all those emails. Xplorenet brings the fastest rural internet available to cottage life. Hot showers and a flushable toilet are a luxury you can enjoy from the comforts of the three piece bathroom. Don’t forget about the nearby trails for hiking and atv-ing or take some of the equipment over to the baseball diamond for a pick-up game. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Our cleaner will arrive around 11:30am. If you could take a moment to leave us a quick review, we would greatly appreciate it. We will, leave you one in return. A 5-star rating is very important to us and helps our family business thrive. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.78355,-113.554085&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gxkmI%7Eoat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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UEr2_okAagc0twUdo84DFoFwizA=) White Gull, AB #### What's nearby - Athabasca Native Friendship Centre \- 22 min drive \- 17.4 miles - Athabasca Regional Multiplex \- 22 min drive \- 16.3 miles - Athabasca Agri-plex and Rodeo Grounds \- 24 min drive \- 19.1 miles - Athabasca University \- 26 min drive \- 16.8 miles - Athabasca Unversity \- 26 min drive \- 16.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Shiit Sherpas Lake Base - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whimsical Cottage by the Lake pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Whimsical Cottage by the Lake? ### What time is check-out at Whimsical Cottage by the Lake? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whimsical Cottage by the Lake Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara A. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful cozy place. Super clean. My family of six stayed comfortably. Gorgeous area close to the lake and a quivk drive to Athabasca for groceries. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. ##### Tara A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gianna M. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay with friends We had a wonderful time at Whimsical Cottage, amenities were good and the vibe was nice and cozy. ##### Gianna M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kirsty F. 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cabin Stayed for 5 nights with my 2 kids. Cute cabin and enjoyed our stay. Lots of space and big kitchen. Smart Tv and lots of DVDsIf you run hot like we do the beds in the loft get very hot. There is fans but for us it was still extremely hot. The stairs like advertised are very steep as expected. But at the top step there is a large gap on footing and side that made me very nervous. If you have really wee ones just be aware of it ##### Kirsty F. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Jesse Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Malcolm Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canmore-Hotels-The-Malcolm-Hotel-By-CLIQUE.h19460361.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel.h688930.Hotel-Information) > > [Lamphouse By Basecamp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canmore-Hotels-Lamphouse-Hotel.h5617760.Hotel-Information) > > [Peaks Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Peaks-Hotel-And-Suites.h3150654.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Caribou-Lodge-And-Spa.h41020.Hotel-Information) > > [Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Douglas-Fir-Resort-And-Chalets.h904421.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Inn.h921232.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Hotels-Clarion-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h524454.Hotel-Information) > > [Moose Hotel And Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Moose-Hotel-And-Suites.h14703440.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Hotels-Ramada-Plaza-By-Wyndham-Calgary-Downtown.h12301.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fox Hotel and Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-The-Fox-Hotel-And-Suites.h1651869.Hotel-Information) > > [Brewster Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Brewsters-Mountain-Lodge.h868296.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Banff Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Fairmont-Banff-Springs.h13652.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Palliser](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Hotels-The-Fairmont-Palliser.h10652.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Canadian Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Royal-Canadian-Lodge.h18100.Hotel-Information) > > [Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-The-Rimrock-Resort-Hotel.h15672.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Aspen Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Aspen-Lodge.h889982.Hotel-Information) > > [Buffalo Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Buffalo-Mountain-Lodge.h35659.Hotel-Information) > > [Rundlestone Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Rundlestone-Lodge.h858739.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Ptarmigan Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Ptarmigan-Inn.h41022.Hotel-Information) > > [Canalta Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Canalta-Lodge.h888459.Hotel-Information) > > [Elk + Avenue Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-The-Elk-Avenue-Hotel.h189909.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edmonton-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Edmonton-Downtown-Hotel.h16761.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Park Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Park-Lodge.h460527.Hotel-Information) > > [Hidden Ridge Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Hidden-Ridge-Resort.h3845.Hotel-Information) > > [Red Carpet Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Red-Carpet-Inn.h1115246.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westley Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Hotels-The-Westley-Calgary-Downtown.h66541227.Hotel-Information) > > [Glacier View Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-National-Park-South-Entrance-Hotels-Glacier-View-Lodge.h1956400.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-Calgary-Downtown-Hotel.h19870.Hotel-Information) ---