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Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in a serene mountain setting, this Carriage house offers 1400 sq/ft of relaxation space. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or explore nearby hiking trails and lake activities just minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨


Whether you’re craving a breath of fresh air from the city buzz, passing through for a weekend wedding or game, or dreaming of days spent kayaking on Whonnock Lake or wandering the lush trails of Golden Ears Provincial Park—this is your invitation to unwind in style.

Your Private Retreat Awaits:

🏡 1,400 sq/ft Carriage House – More than a vacation rental, it’s a cozy haven with all the space and privacy of home.

🌄 Nature at Your Doorstep – Hit the hiking trail entrance just 5 minutes away down the road from our gate, or chase adrenaline on world-class mountain biking routes 10 minutes from your doorstep.

🍃 Relaxation, Redefined – Sip morning coffee on your own private patio, have your own family BBQ in a fully fenced, secure yard, or stargaze by your outdoor firepit—no hotel room can compete!
Why You’ll Love It:

✨ Adventure or Zen? Both. Spend your days exploring misty forests and crystal-clear lakes, then return to a space designed for total relaxation.

🛌 Hotel? No Thanks. Spread out in a full kitchen, lounge by the fireplace in the living room or on the deck- or soak in a tub—your getaway, your rules.

📍 Perfectly Located – Close enough to local hotspots (yes, even that wedding venue up the street!), yet tucked away in a peaceful oasis where the only sounds are birdsongs, frogs and rustling leaves.
Ready to Trade “Everyday” for “Extraordinary”?
Pack your sense of adventure—and your favorite book for the patio. This isn’t just a stay; it’s your story waiting to unfold. Book now and let nature welcome you home. 🏔️🌿

P.S. Trust us—you’ll want to stay forever. 😉

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

If you want to do anything outside of normal House Rules. A simple conversation is needed to avoid a cancellation.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There are 3 dogs on property, Pet fee added

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: For over 4 guests, Just communicate. Please

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Conversation first, additional fees added

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: 10
Note from host: Conversation first, additional fees added
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 H381268876

About the neighborhood

Located in Maple Ridge, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. MAC Rock Family Gallery and The Reach Gallery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include XA:YTEM Longhouse Interpretive Center and Fort Langley National Historic Site. Raptor's Ridge and Planet Ice are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Raptor's Ridge - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Planet Ice - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Kanaka Creek Riverfront Trail - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Justice Institute of BC Maple Ridge - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Golden Ears Provincial Park - 17 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Maple Ridge Port Haney Station - 17 min drive
  • Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shake & Shingle Pub Ltd - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨ located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Raptor's Ridge and within 9 mi (15 km) of Justice Institute of BC Maple Ridge and Planet Ice. Kanaka Creek Riverfront Trail and Stave Falls Visitor Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Escape to Your Mountain Sanctuary—Where Adventure Meets Serenity! 🌲✨ 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. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The firetable was a lovely relaxing area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley G.

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

Excellent Family Get together

Fantastic place for a family retreat! Host is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilze P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area to help celebrate a 65th birthday. John's property was ideal for a family get together and barbecue. He even let us pick some of their blackberries for our morning breakfasts!Communication with John, cleanliness of the property and access to Whonnock Lake on the hottest day of the year were all ideal. Don't hesitate to book!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brecht v., Belgium

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

Great place to stay close to Golden Ears Park.

Great place to stay! John & his kids were very helpful! Don t hesitate to book this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Fantastic, comfortable and peaceful stay!

We recently had a stay at the Mountain Retreat. The rental was clean, well appointed with every amenity you would need at home, including soft, high quality bedding, a cozy fireplace and a kitchen with all the tools for a proper meal. Will be recommending to family and friends. 5 stars all round!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Retreat

Property was wonderful; quiet and peaceful. The house was perfect and met all of our needs. The Hosts were the best… this is truly a mountain retreat worth returning to in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Great getaway

So much to do and in such a beautiful, peaceful location. This was a great way to spend our time visiting. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brent c.

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

Great spot

Very clean house and friendly owners. Check in/out was very easy. Family of four and had more than enough room. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George J.

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

Quiet getaway

We had a very nice Easter Long Weekend here. We used this place as a base while we visited family in Mission and the surrounding area. The yard and location were great for our boys who thoroughly enjoyed the basketball and tennis court. The unit itself was clean and very well laid out. John made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this place and will absolutely return if in the area again.Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie S., Campbell River - canada

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

Great get away stay

Great rural property location. A piece of heaven close to the city. Very friendly host/family. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome country house with very attentive hosts! My family of 6 enjoyed our stay outside the hustle of the city, giving us time to recharge between trips to Vancouver, Whistler and Washington. Host was responsive and left some nice arrival gifts. The pets on the property were a bonus for my kids. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starsha T.

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

Beautiful stay

My bridesmaids and myself stayed here for 2 days for my wedding in September. The hosts were so accommodating and very communicative. John was very sweet and brought us another mirror for us to all get ready the day of. The property is beautiful and quiet and the beds were super comfy too! I will be suggesting to others to stay here if they’re in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

Very peaceful

Very peaceful location, beds are super comfortable. We ended up sleeping way more than we do at home. Definitely recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

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

Wedding at Whonnock lake center

The property was perfect for a wedding at Whonnock lake center. John was very friendly and inviting. And so was the dog Bailey. 10/10 would rent again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful guest house

We loved using the tennis court, petting the big husky and being surrounded by nature. Unfortunately, the dishwasher was not usable and the water was not potable, but the beds were comfortable and it had everything else we needed. The host was very helpful and responsive. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great Location

This was the second time we booked the cottage, we like it that much. If you want a quiet location that's near lots of parks and lakes this will be ideal for you. The cottage is kept immaculately and the host is attentive to your specific needs. We have booked again for next summer. I hope Bailey the husky will be there to greet us next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

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

Silence is Golden, the perfect Getaway

With the lake and trails conveniently nearby, having access to a car will allow you to fully enjoy the complete Maple Ridge experience. For city dwellers, this provides a refreshing change from the typical urban routine. The host family was fantastic and always willing to lend a hand if necessary. This stay is quality with a good serving of quiet in a country setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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

The fifth star are the dogs

Pictures are accurate. Location is quiet and relaxing. Owner is responsive. The unit was very clean and is better stocked than most VRBOs. The highlight for us were the dogs on property, they are the best. We also brought our dog and everyone had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Get away

From the first contact with John he made us feel right at home. Place was great, bed comfortable and lots of room. John provided fans for us as the weather was a bit warm. Loved all the dogs and little and big kitty. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L., Vancouver

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

Beautiful Country Getaway

We stayed here for 2 nights while attending a wedding near by. The photos don’t do this place justice, it’s quite spacious and well laid out. The decor style, even the dishes were well designed. A couple highlights of this place were the king size beds (incredibly comfortable), the land surrounding the home (which is fully gated in, which made things easy for walking my dog each morning), the pickle ball and tennis court, as well as how friendly the host is (anything we needed last minute he was available to help). We would definitely stay here again, as we also have family in the area, this location makes it quite convenient for us to attend future family gatherings. I would definitely recommend this as a great getaway location to relax and enjoy the countryside. One last thing, there’s an amazing lake near by (3 min drive) that is so warm, clean and picturesque, plus many other activities to take advantage of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay B.

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

Carriage House

We stayed at this property for 5 nights over August Long weekend and we were very comfortable! The house is much bigger than I was expecting it to be! The beds in the two bedrooms really are very comfortable! Even the bonus room upstairs is quite large. The kitchen is fully equipped but come prepared to hand wash your dishes. Not a big deal at all for us. The location was great! Easy access to everything we needed. The owners and their dogs are all very friendly! We brought our dog and the owners were great about coordinating use of the yard with us for the dogs.We had a lot of privacy and the owners were very accommodating! Would stay there again in the future! It was perfect for what we needed as we were attending a 4 day family reunion down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mali M.

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

A Perfect Escape

We stayed at this beautiful location with our family (2 adults, 2 big teenagers and 2 tweens) and had the best time! The property is nestled just outside of Maple Ridge in a quiet and beautiful area surrounded by forest and steps away from great hiking. The hosts know the area well and have awesome insider tips on day trips and outings in the area. The property itself is clean, beautiful and welcoming with tons to do right out your front door. Private tennis court also has basketball, pickleball and hockey or you can’t play in the open green space (the kids lived outside and had so much fun). The beds are insanely comfortable and we were very comfortable and slept better than we do at home! The dogs are just the icing on the cake. My kids are still talking about Bailey and apparently we need a big, fluffy husky now. Looking forward to booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marie P.

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

Beautiful Home

Really enjoyed our time at this location. Loved the hosts four legged family members and enjoyed being able to use the tennis courts when we were based at home. Nice to be greeted by a lovely bottle of red and some sweet treats and some cold water chilling in the fridge. Close to all amenities but loved being in an rural environment. Another mirror (perhaps in a bedroom) would have been good to allow us all to get ready given that there’s only 1 bathroom. Window covering on the glass door in the 2nd bedroom would offer more privacy. Overall a great experience, my only other comment would be that I would have liked to open the windows etc overnight but would have needed screens
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Comfortable and clean. Plus a really cool property /place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! John was super communicative and very helpful with any questions we had. The yard is great for entertaining the little ones, and the location is nice and quiet. It was great for us as a family to have separate rooms for everyone to get a good night's sleep. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025