This place exceeded all our expectations! We were a group of 20 people and all had a super comfy beds! Great place to entertain and visit! Kitchen is well stocked with everything you would need! The animals just added to the amazing experience! Looking forward to returning soon!
This was our second time staying here. We enjoyed all the house had to offer and pleased to see they have good kayaks now.
The property is need of basic maintenance and gardening.
Spacious, eclectic, comfortable, great kitchen, comfortable beds and nice linens. We loved feeding the fish on the koi pond and give treats to Walter the donkey and his goat friends. We have already booked doe next year and canât wait to come back.
We had the best time at Johnâs place. This was our 3rd summer there and every time it gets even better. We love the animals, trampoline, kayaking, pool and ping pong, and koi. Cascade Falls is a great short hike nearby. The house is truly awesome, and Karen keeps it sparkling clean! Thanks so much for everything, John and Karen!
6 long time friends gathered for a girls weekend away! We had a great time. We all loved the warmth of the house, all the rooms and the surroundings. Close to our homes in the city but so nice to feel far removed!! The kitchen parties were great as we made delicious meals together. Lounging by the fireplace with the view of the lake and Walter the donkey!! We had an amazing time and hope to return again!!
We loved our stay at âHollyvilleâ with our whole family.
It was the perfect spot for a family reunion celebrating our fatherâs 80th birthday!
From Australia to Edmonton, everyone enjoyed Walter and the donkeys and looked forward to feeding the koi every day.
The property has everything you could want and more and kept us entertained the whole time we were there
Thank you John and Karen for your hospitality!
Hope to be back again soon!
We had two families of teenagers and the property was perfect for beautiful lake views and fun activities for cousin-bonding. We had competitive ping pong & billiards tournaments, fun at the trampoline, picturesque kayaking, made new friends with Walter (star donkey) + goats and ended each evening with a bond fire. There was even a gym in the basement.
This is the perfect property if you are looking for a group getaway. We had six ladies in our group and we all had our own room to sleep in. A lovely large kitchen made preparing meals very easy. The large dining room table was perfect for our crafting, playing games and eating meals at. Walter, the donkey, and his family of goats entertained us all weekend. our group will definitely be returning.
Right from driving to the property we were in love with the beauty of the area. Only 15 minutes away from the city yet you feel completely away from everything. The house is lovely. Rooms for everyone, and plenty of washrooms. For our family of 9 (grandparents, young adults, teen and preteen) everyone found somewhere comfy to relax as well as enjoyed pool, ping pong, meals at the big table or a beautiful campfire together. Found everything we needed! Definitely will be back to visit Walter the donkey and all the goats. Thank you, John, for a wonderful stay.
My family and i celebrated my 50th birthday at this beautiful place. Its a huge house with plenty of room for games, big dinners, and BBQing on the patio. We enjoyed playing billiards, kayaking, watching the morning sunrise from the dock, and playing bocce in the large grassy areas. The home is a beautiful luxury house in a rustic setting. We also enjoy the Koi pond, goats and famous donkey "Walter". I highly recommend this wonderful property. Karen and John were great hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. We definitely plan to rent this place again.
Place was great and well appointed. The owners were fantastic. Very helpful with showing us the ropes of the place and were super respectful all weekend of just popping by once a day when we were outside to see how we were getting on and to have a friendly chat. Great house with lots of rooms and amenities. Was awesome to have the fire pit on the deck and the wood stove in the outdoor structure as the weather was cooler at night. All 9 guys agreed the place was perfect for what we needed. Space from other homes and places to chill and relax after golf. We will be back.