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Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park

Travelers gather around the evening campfire or stay indoors for board games at this welcoming retreat near Nordik Spa-Nature, creating a true home away from home

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Chelsea Velo Nordic B&B offers a peaceful escape in the Gatineau hills. Guests relax by the fire pit, rejuvenate in the cedar sauna, or enjoy friendly competition at shuffleboard. The artsy guesthouse features five private bedrooms with plenty of space to store sports equipment.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Chelsea, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Nordik Spa-Nature and Dunn-d's Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Byward Market Square and Sparks Street Mall. Traveling with kids? Consider Elgin Street, or check out an event or a game at Gatineau Sports Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Chelsea travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Byward Market Square
    Byward Market Square
    18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Parliament Hill
    Parliament Hill
    20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Gatineau Park Visitor Centre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nordik Spa-Nature
    3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Dunn-d's Mini Golf
    5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station)
    22 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • Subway
    16 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    17 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive

About this property

Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park

  • Family-friendly guesthouse near Nordik Spa-Nature
  • A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this guesthouse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A bike on site, games, and outdoor furniture
    • A music library, books, and barbecue grills
    • Smoke-free premises and a billiards/pool table
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park boast perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's books, and travel cribs
    • Recycling and composting
    • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Smart TVs with DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 31

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 300664, 2027-04-03

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park 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 Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park located?

This family-friendly Chelsea guesthouse is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, Dunn-d's Mini Golf, and Nordik Spa-Nature. Camp Fortune is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Nature Escape guesthouse, minutes from Ottawa, in heart of the Gatineau Park Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 night stay, lots of space and all amenities were in good working order.Great spot, would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry J.

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

family holiday

This is a perfect place for a family, all ages. Clean rooms, lots of sheets and towels, Trevor is friendly and helpful. Great playroom downstairs
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Idyllic family home base for adventures!!

Our extended family stayed here and had a very lovely time. Close to all the Old Chelsea restaurants, the park, and not far at all from downtown Ottawa. The host was helpful and friendly and we had a great stay. The house was very quiet, plenty of space for everyone and good layout for kids to go to sleep early. Couldn’t haven been better!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre R.

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

40th

My wife and her girlfriends stayed here for her 40th. The location and amenities were perfect. Checking in was easy and communication with the property was fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki B.

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

Excellent Girls Getaway

We stayed here for the trip to the nearby Nordik Spa. It was a great place to gather with a group of friends. We loved the game room downstairs. The kitchen was rather small, but we weren't planning on an elaborate meal, so it worked out great. It was nice having 2 1/2 baths with such a large group of girls. We definitely plan on returning someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart T.

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

Family gathering

This was a great place for all 9 of our family. Tasteful decor with spacious rooms, comfortable beds and very pleasant seating and dining area. Gaming and TV room was a nice touch. Hosts on the property were a great benefit and fun to interact with. They are very generous with all the amenities including outside activities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

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

Exactly as expected!

We were met with zero surprises and everything was exactly as we expected from the description and photos. It was a great place to relax and use as a home base while we were visiting in Canada. The drive into Ottawa was short and easy from this guesthouse. We especially appreciated access to a washer and dryer. This house has plenty of space, which is always a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tera H.

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

Relaxing location

There were eight of us visiting Ottawa for the first time. The house had plenty of room, the homeowners live in the house next door. They were helpful but left us alone to enjoy ourselves. The drive to Ottawa was easy and mostly highway. House was stocked with what we needed and the little town was cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hubert W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is simple, clean, and served our large group well. We ate most of our meals out and enjoyed the proximity to the Nordik Spa. Cooking breakfast was ok in the kitchen but the items and appliance are very well-loved and could perhaps use a slight renewal. It is also worth noting that the house may be more suitable for warmer seasons. The winter snow and cold made our stay more challenging as the heating was not always well-distributed and the air was extremely dry (the toddlers in our group really struggled). The private road to the house is uphill and requires four-wheel drive if snowy. One of our cars was a rental, and unfortunately only had all-season tires. lt took an hour to get the van up the hill after heavy snow -- many of us had to push the car up; the host was responsive to our call and helped strategize. He eventually took our his pickup truck and towed the van up the last stretch.Overall, we felt the host was there for us when we needed. Thank you for being attentive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

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

Amazing experience!

Our trip to Ottawa would not be possible if we hadn’t connected with Trevor. After our original reservation was cancelled the morning of, Trevor welcomed us into his beautiful home. We loved our time spent enjoying the comfy beds, great little kitchen that had it all, shuffle board and tons of DVD options! The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to go on our trip. Thank you Trevor for your kindness and for helping us have a wonderful vacation as a family, despite the initial challenges.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie T.

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

A nice base to explore the area

Our group (2 families with kids and the grandparents) enjoyed staying at the Nature Guesthouse. It was a convenient location from which to explore the nation's capital and Gatineau Park. The house was not as clean as other guests have mentioned (there was old coffee in the percolator, unwashed pans in the oven and a half-eaten apple left on the railing). However it was a nice setting for our family gathering and had plenty of space for everyone. A dishwasher or a better sink and drying rack set-up would be useful. I wish we could come back in the winter to try the sauna and enjoy the xc-skiing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna G.

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

Fiddle Festival

This was a lovely, large, clean rambling house. The owner was quick to respond to any issues we had. It does need a dishwasher, which he is installing soon. Also, it is not good for anyone with any mobility issues as there are steps in the entryway and an unexpected step to a landing in front of 2 of the bathrooms. The owner has installed motion activated lights to help avoid falls at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a magical place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient for a big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing place with lots of space for sleeping and socializing. We went to Spa Nordik, which was very close by. Great location. Nicely appointed kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a 70th birthday weekend--close to hiking, spa, and dining options. Love the layout of the space. Beautiful huge windows. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious rooms, beautiful artwork, two different areas for gathering—one far away from the bedrooms, so no worries about disturbing sleepers. Well-appointed kitchen. Lovely location and friendly owner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exellent location. Plenty of room. 5 proper bedrooms. Will book again when we return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard/Linda W.

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

Graduation Celebration

Great location and accommodations close to Ottawa and near Gatineau Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Stay in Chelsea!

Loved our trip to the area, and our stay in this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Wonderful space for large groups!

Was a great getaway for a staff strategy retreat. We will return for our next planning session. The games room on the lower floor was fantastic but it was too cold for us so we didn't use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann C.

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

Loved out stay

The location was great -- so easy to get to Ottawa, but also near some local gems in Quebec. The village of Chelsea is so charming, and so many treasures that are near the house.The house was very roomy and we didn't feel crowded with 10 guests. Everyone had a great place to sleep.The kids loved the games room area. It was nice they could have a place to hang out.We had a lovely fire on our first night there and got to see some fireflies!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier M.

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

Super

Super place 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

WOW! Fabulous host, amazing home, ridiculous well set up for bikers and skiers - a true GEM!

Just book it - it’s amazing and you may well leave by muting some of the amazing art from that the host creates! Stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024