John G. Diefenbaker Intl. Airport (YXE) - 51 min drive
About this property
Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside
This picturesque farmhouse is a residence graced by an awe-inspiring view of the North Saskatchewan river, breathtaking ravine and the surrounding countryside. This 112-year-old homestead has been refinished and filled with vintage touches as a tribute to the nostalgia and comfort that “Grandma’s House” can bring. Enjoy the land with wildlife watching and hiking to the river, fishing and canoeing. Cozy up to the fire pit and listen to the snap crackle into the night or fill the house with laughter as you play board games together. Also a cozy cabin with a real wood fire. There is an event space that is available for Rustic small weddings or family gatherings etc. at an additional charge depending on the event. Have a look at a short film made there. (Shared stories Harold Chapman YouTube) Citizen of the Year Saskatoon
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 65.
Property is also known as
Character Farmhouse set in Beautiful Countryside Hepburn
Frequently asked questions
How close is Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside to the airport?
This farm stay is 29.8 mi (51-min drive) away from the John G. Diefenbaker Intl. Airport (YXE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this farm stay.
Does Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside offer free breakfast?
This farm stay does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside?
No, there is no casino at this farm stay.
What time is check-in at Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside?
Free parking is not available at this farm stay.
Does Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside have a pool?
This farm stay does not have a pool.
Does Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this farm stay.
Character farmhouse set in beautiful countryside Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
David P.
Aug 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful location tor happy, active ten-year-olds. Tons of great places to explore and activities to try out. Those kids slaughtered me at badminton.
David P.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Noelle C.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing property! It was a perfect long weekend getaway for two families with one teenager each. Check in was pretty small town - we showed up and staff were there and the house was open. The kitchen had everything we needed and rooms were comfortable. We ate outdoors most of the time. No need to leave the property — lots of room to hike and explore.
Noelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place! I and my family were excited about this holiday and it surpassed our expectations! Jarvis and his crew are the best!!
Robert B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelley G.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic but beautiful
Shelley G.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emma W.
Jun 19, 2025
Emma W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
John K.
Jun 19, 2025
Experience the Past
A marvelous trip back in time. A beautiful setting and an incredible old spirited home. A wonderful place to photograph birds! We suggest having someone clean all the dishes and appliances even if they are just for show. Also the smell of mildew downstairs. Otherwise a great stay at a very unique place.
John K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim R.
Jun 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, lots of nature and million views. Jarvis is an amazing host with an eye for history.
Kim R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gursimran G.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
5/5 – Perfect Spot for a Celebration!
We had my sister’s ring ceremony here with around 40–50 guests, and the property was amazing. The main house, cabin, party area, and saloon were all well-kept and spacious. The trail to the river with a cozy cabin along the way was a lovely bonus. Beautiful views all around — we recommend staying 3–5 days to fully enjoy everything. Great place just outside Saskatoon!
Gursimran G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
David P.
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Getting acquainted happily
It is a beautiful location along the North Saskatchewan River, with the wooded hills rolling beyond the other shore. The property features a deep, lush ravine, at the bottom of which a creek has been turned into a series of lagoons by beavers. Now that spring has arrived, many migratory birds can be heard. We could stay only one night, but felt relaxed and inspired by the experience.
David P.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike D.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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Awesome location. Gorgeous property. Kids now have an excellent memory!
Mike D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gayle S.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Writing Retreat
The farm house is an excellent place for a writing retreat. The beautiful setting and quiet surroundings were perfect. The rooms were comfortable. Our host was most kind. Thank you.
Gayle S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan W., Saskatoon, Canada
Feb 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
quiet, beautiful, comfortable, relaxing
We have stayed here several times now. It's a much anticipated get-away for us. Once again, a great stay in a beautiful location. Always enjoy the wildlife as well. This time many deer and three moose. Nice hikes along and into the river valley too. There are many different spaces to explore on the property and enjoy. We'll be back.
Ryan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Saurav V.
Feb 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is peace.
Serenity at it's best.
Saurav V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Lynora S., Edmonton
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Genuinely was like Christmas at Grandma’s House
We were 2 family groups from out of province and had other family members come out for dinner. TLDR: No hesitation to recommend for a group if the area works for you! The house itself and the host were very hospitable, the weather less so with a cold snap limiting outdoor activities. Bedrooms range from B and B antiquey style to utilitarian but all had very comfortable beds and linens. Living space was charmingly decorated for the holidays, and the kitchen was very practically equipped and highly functional for making real meals with enough plates - cutlery for a group. There are many other buildings on the property that we peeked into during our brief -26 degree forays out that look like they’d be fun for larger parties in better weather. Saw deer, a snowy owl, an eagle, and grouse on the way into Saskatoon (which 40 min drive including 20 km on grid road that took 20 min). Fantastic sunsets and views.Note - the cost is higher than it initially appears when searching the site because the host fees actually exceeded the nightly cost by a good margin, but overall still good value for the experience.
Lynora S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taskeen B.
Dec 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and Amazing Host
Amazing Amazing... Jarvis and his sister are the best soul in this world, they are great host.My car fell in ditch, Jarvis came and struggle for more than an hour to pull it out in bad weather. I just can't thank enough... If humanity exist... They are the example of it. I am really greatful to them. They are so sonice.
Taskeen B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kloey B.
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for murder mystery party
I rented grandma's house and the granary for one night to hold my annual Halloween murder mystery dinner party. It was the perfect setting for our apres ski theme. I was able to arrive early to setup and had the least stressful pre-party day ever! The granary easily fit my 35 friends for the cocktail hour, sit down dinner, and dance party that followed! We had plenty of room to store and heat up food between the kitchen in the house and the extra fridge in the granary. Jarvis is a wonderful host and very accommodating, a very special guy. Let me mess with the breakers in the granary for my 'murder" and let me tour the property multiple times to ensure everything was in order for the event. Everyone who wanted to stay the night at the venue was able to thanks to the ample room in the house!! Every space is lovingly restored and Jarvis has an amazing eye for design with beautiful antiques and quirky vintage pieces everywhere. After 7 years of this party in every space imaginable, I may permanently use this venue as it was everything we needed.
Kloey B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven R.
Oct 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Quaint place
Very nice property, Amazing views of river and surrounding land. Lots of good photo opps. house was clean, and property was clean. owner was very helpful and curtious. enjoyed our 10 days there.
Steven R.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Bradie P.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
It was a lovely place to get out of town and spend time with colleagues. Our stay was short but sweet.
Bradie P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy H.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family fall holiday
Beautiful property and land. The house was extremely clean and immediately felt like home. We will definitely return.
Wendy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jess B.
Sep 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Returning guest
Year two did not disappoint! Absolute beautiful property with stunning views. Even saw the northern lights
Jess B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Khris B.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful facility for our Trail Ride
Jarvis has a beautiful property.
We hosted our first annual Trail Ride and the property was above and beyond our expectations. We had approx 30 riders each day. They pulled in Friday night with their rigs and had ample parking to camp over night. Jarvis had a big water tub and 4 pens available for our horses. His Cowboy Campfire area was the perfect blend of rustic & comfortable. We had a lovely potluck supper Saturday night. Jarvis neighbors came and made us home made doughnut and rolkucken.
The trail we rode during the day offered a spectacular view of the river valley. Jarvis had even cleared trails down to the river for the more adventurous riders.
Mother Nature blessed us with beautiful weather and the sky was painted with breathtaking North Lights both nights.
This facility would be perfect for those that want to bring quads or ATVs or snowmobiles in the winter.
The house is charming and comfortable.
I would highly recommend this to property to anyone.
Khris B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brenan S.
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful as always!
I've been before and will be again - the love and care Jarvis has for the property, his non-stop work in adding and expanding options on the property, and the exceedingly rare combination of comfort and seclusion cannot be overstated.
Brenan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brett A.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Farm Setting
Amazing! Great for everyone, especially the puppies. We will most definitely return.
Don’t miss the sunset while sitting on the edge of the river valley.
Brett A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey D.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
My husband, two kids and puppy had a great time! It was nice to submerge ourselves in nature. We loved Jarvis' new "cowboy bbq" area the most... we had a fire in the evening in this area and it was magical. This would be a great place for any event in the county, big or small. Thanks for having us!
Kelsey D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine F.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
relax recharge
It's a great venue to enjoy quality time with people and nature. Lots to do, many places to explore. A very nice and recharging energy to the site.
Katherine F.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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