Rest, Explore, Create at Rec Base

Tranquility and Adventure Await

Drone photo credit to @project316videography

Clearwater County in Central Alberta

In the heart of Clearwater County, where the local slogan is "Challenge Your Inner Explorer", you will find a cozy property, with multiple cabins, in a quiet corner just before the vast wilderness of the Forestry Reserve. Countless starry night skies, a midday sun-drenched deck, a warming fire, and endless opportunities for exploring will renew your heart and call you back for more.

Bring your own sense of adventure or learn to enjoy your own company. This is a solitary retreat that everyone needs!

See our "Maps" page for a snapshot of where we are located in relation to your sightseeing list.

Check out our Pinterest page for great ideas on things to do, places to explore and much more!

The Cabins

Main Cabin

Our main cabin features a large master bedroom with an appealing ensuite. There is a cozy living room with a wood stove, comfy couch and luxurious blankets, dining room, fully equipped, large kitchen, extra bathroom and laundry room. A wrap around deck is accessed off the living space facing west for optimal sunset views.

Small Cabins

Each of our cabins has a queen sized bed, a full size futon, dressers, power and heat. These are perfectly comfy for a quiet getaway and they are used as an add-on, only, to the main cabin.

The Shop

For bigger groups, enjoy extra fridge space, and a large, warm place with a wood stove to hang out, play games and visit, no matter what the weather is like. Access to various yard games is included.

Renting Options

The Main Cabin ~ $175

Enjoy your exclusive use of this property.

It is a quiet, tranquil place to reenergize yourself.

Sleeps 2 adults or a family of 6. (Queen bed, sofa bed, double high queen air mattress)

$50.00 Cleaning fee will be added on for stays under 7 days.

Add on One Small Cabin ~ $75

Book one small cabin in addition to the main cabin. You will have access to all of the amenities of the main cabin, along with your group.

Sleeps 2 adults or a family of 4.

The additional cost of this rental helps us keep our cleaning fee low on a regular basis.

Cleaning fee included in the price.

The Property ~ $400

Renting the whole property gains you access to the main cabin, both small cabins, the shop and other items that can be negotiated.

There are beds/sleeping spots available for 14 people.

Accommodations can be made for trailers for an additional $25.00 each a night.

$100 cleaning fee (for stays over 7 nights - $50.00)

Wedding Information

Our property has been the site of 4 small intimate weddings now.

We are setup to accommodate about 40 people and have items

(not tables, chairs or tablecloths) to host that many for the day. For more information, click on this link: Wedding Info

**Please note that our key is keyed for all the buildings you have paid for, but if you are delaying access to one or two cabins, you will be paying for all the nights that you have the key. We have a separate lock box so that we can give you an extra key later on in your stay. Arrangements for add-ons need to be made at least a week in advance.

How Many Does the Property Sleep?

We can host 2 people or we can host up to 25 people.

We most often host couples, but we have hosted family reunions of 30 people.

We have a few options and can make the space work for you and your group.

In 2023 we hosted the following:

1 guest: 2%

2 guests: 40%

3-5 guests: 33%

Above 6 people: 25%

The Most Guests: 26 people! (summer time only)

One review from 18 guests:

We loved it there! 18 and all!

"All 18 of us had a great time, enjoying the outdoors, playing on the trampoline,

playing board games beside the nice warm fire and watching Anne of Green Gables.

Thanks so much for having all of us out here!"

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