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Lakeshore "Holleyville" Countryside Farm House

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Mission, BC
  • Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre
    28 min drive
  • Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
    29 min drive
  • Castle Fun Park
    32 min drive
  • Chilliwack, BC (YCW)
    49 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Abbotsford Recreation Centre - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre - 28 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre - 29 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Castle Fun Park - 32 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Greater Vancouver Zoo - 40 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Mission City Station - 15 min drive
  • Abbotsford, BC (YXX-Abbotsford Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rocko's Family Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy's Lunch Box - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeshore "Holleyville" Countryside Farm House

Unique craftsman house 4,500 ft2
interior finished with very old recycled fir wood
Situated on north side ofHatzic lake looking south across lake that has much bird life incl eagles etc
* Dock right out front with kayaks for paddle around lake. & up serene streams
* fire pit out front
* rustic gazebo with old wood stove
for rainy days ; or live music
* large patio overlooking lake for entertaining
* Goat house with goats & a donkey just off to one side
* large koi pond right in front of house
The space
Master bedroom has separate sitting room with a gas fireplace ; large tub with foaming jets jets & large shower enclosure for 2 , with large rain shower head & steamer
Large built in wood burning fireplace in living area
Wood available
Partial timber frame makes house very cozy
Large play room with pool table / ping pong
Large couch & big screen TV
Great views of like from almost everywhere
Patio on upper floor with bistro set & amazing view of lake , etc
Guest access
Guests can access entire house except a basement garage & one basement room where things are stored
Other things to note
*** There is a large deep fish pond attached to front of house so
*** so if there are young children; they must have close supervision
*** & fish need to be fed once or more per day (a fun job)
*** There is also a goat house with a large fenced in area right out front with one donkey & 7 goats ; these animals need to be fed hay twice a day (another fun job)
(They are very friendly) ; or I could have others come & feed them
*** There are life jackets for the 4 kayaks out front
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

john holley

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Lakeshore "Holleyville" Countryside Farm House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway with the whole family!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Devan W.

Family Fun
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Loved this property and we it had to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place
Thoroughly enjoyed Holleyville! Great views, eagles hunting, animals to enjoy. What a lovely place. Peaceful, a great place to unwind.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda and Ed H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm experience
Our walking group goes on yearly retreats and this year we decided to stay closer to home, we were more than delighted at what we saw and experienced. The house is uniquely built to have spaces for everyone to enjoy both comforts and views as well as peace and quiet. The farm is situated on 55 acres and resident donkey and goats added to the experience. The location is superb with vista views, Mission Abby close by, cascade waterfalls, Fraser river and more. The host is fascinating having travelled around the world, collected art and artifacts and as well is music savvy now hosting music feats with Juneau award winners on his property. The house is also very well equipped which made our in home entertaining especially relaxing. We are definitely considering returning I. The future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Richmond, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys golf trip.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Wedding Weekend at Holleyville
We had a fantastic stay at Holleyville. We really appreciated how accommodating John was with our flight schedule. The property was perfect for our needs: beautiful views, lots of space, and activities to suit everyone's needs from visiting with the animals, to sitting on the dock, to playing ping pong and listening to music. The bedrooms were great with comfortable beds, lots of pillows, and all the towels we could need. The main suite provided the perfect space for our daughter to get ready for her wedding. John was thoughtful enough to call me to make sure we didn't miss the amazing show put on by the Northern Lights - what a sight! Holleyville was the perfect setting for an unforgettable long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly exceptional
We (6 of us, all family) spent a week in this wonderful, practical, beautiful, varied and slightly eccentric hideaway, in the woods and on the lake. The house itself is big, rambling and really something else; the wildlife on the lake is varied - never seen so many ducks and geese in one place, plus bald eagles; there was the odd bear passing by from time to time (and nibbling on the blueberries). If you were so inclined you could spend the whole holiday in the house, playing games, working out in the gym (not me, obs!) playing pool or table tennis, feeding the fish, enjoying the BBQ, talking to Walter the donkey & associated goats. We didn't just do that of course - we went to walk in the parks and lakes all about, and took a day out in Vancouver visited way too many brewhouses. In summary, we had a very special time, and the house and its location were a big part of why.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven with a donkey
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 can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Byron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of magic on a wonderful property
We stayed at Holleyville for a relaxing family gathering and it was exactly that. The house was a home: well stocked in the kitchen, and plenty of activities for family, including books, games, etc. Good beds, and well set up for two to three families or a group of friends. There are four distinct sitting areas, so if you need to spread out for some separate time, the house is set up for it. Holleyville is well located, about a 10-15 minute drive from two major supermarkets and restaurants. Drive towards Agassiz and visit several farm stands for some of the best produce and peaches and cream corn if you're there during the summer season. There are also additional hiking trails within an hour drive. John (owner) was incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and an all round lovely person. The koi pond and goats and donkey (we LOVE Wayne!) were lovely companions for the stay. Hours were spent sitting on the dock watching ducks, swallows skimming the lake surface, hummingbirds feeding on the garden flowers, fish jumping out to catch bugs, and bald eagles soaring overhead. Overall, the home was magical, and if we're back in the region, we will definitely check to see if Holleyville is available!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Fun
We loved our stay at “Hollyville” with our whole family. It was the perfect spot for a family reunion celebrating our father’s 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We had the best time at John’s 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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque getaway and loads of family fun
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023