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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 14204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home. Pet Friendly

  • 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 transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Strathmore, this vacation home is in the city center and next to a golf course. Local points of interest include Strathmore Golf Club and Chestermere Lake. Visit our Strathmore travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Kinsmen 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
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Strathmore Family Centre
    4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Origin Malting & Brewing Co
    3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    3 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Set in the center of Strathmore, this family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Strathmore Golf Club, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Chestermere Lake and Bow River. Calgary Zoo and Village Square Leisure Centre are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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First Place-Family Corporate Social Gatherings Home Away From Home. Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay. Thanks for all of the Christmas decorations!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great - nice and clean and perfect for our stay. We will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desirae K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed with 4 families for our kids volleyball tournament. When I say we had A WONDERFUL time we sure did! The property is AMAZING, a true unique treasure. There was enough space for all of us and we loved BBQ’ing and having a fire! The host was wonderful and got back to me with any questions we had and worked with us for a slightly later check out due to how our game schedule turned out. 15/10 and we all said we would certainly stay again!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Place in Strathmore AB was the perfect place to host our combo Thanksgiving-50th bday-family reunion! Clean and beautifully decorated, there was great space outside for a variety of games, inside for meals and visiting…just a gorgeous venue for about 45 people to share food and laughs together. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beds not very comfortable, could be updated with new mattresses. More extra blacker or quilts in bedrooms are needed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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