The Niven Lake Retreat

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Niven Lake Retreat in Yellowknife offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: The property provides private and express check-in and check-out services, luggage storage, and free on-site parking. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a work desk, and a dining area. Prime Location: Located 4 km from Yellowknife Airport, the apartment is a 14-minute walk from the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Nearby attractions include an ice-skating rink and winter sports. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the retreat is praised for its friendly host and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Yuen
Canada Canada
“6 Stars The host was very helpful and responsive. And he provides everything you need. My friends and I had a very comfortable stay. We are going to recommend it to our friends who wish to visit Yellowknife.”
Anna
Canada Canada
“Immediately as we walked in the apartment felt inviting and fresh. The apartment is lovely and very clean, and the kitchen is surprisingly well stocked. I am really really impressed and would recommend this spot to everyone!”
Voudrach
Canada Canada
“The apartment is beautiful. I loved everything about it. It was comfortable and clean.”
Maria
Australia Australia
“Michel, our host, was very friendly and extremely helpful.”
やま
United States United States
“The hosts were very accommodating, telling us in advance about the clothing rental vendor and receiving them in advance. The location was great and the room was wonderful. Thank you！”
Yoko
Japan Japan
“部屋が広く清潔で、設備が全て高級品で揃えられており、とてもセンスが良かったです。 3泊の滞在でしたがとても快適に過ごすことができました。またぜひ宿泊したいと思いました。 オーナーの方もとても親切でした。”
Yuko
Japan Japan
“安全な地域。 自炊出来る設備が揃っている。 冷蔵庫や食器棚に食料品や調味料が多数あり(オーナーが補充したもの＋前宿泊者が残した物？)、必要に応じて利用させていただいた。”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“The apartment is beautiful, well-stocked with everything you need and has very comfortable beds. We stayed four nights and will definitely stay here again. It's in a quiet, friendly neighborhood with just a 15 minute walk to town. The owner is...”
Myeong
South Korea South Korea
“숙소도 넓고 주인분도 친절하시고 주방에 조미료나 음식해먹을수있는 조리기구나 음식들이있어서 좋았어요 다음에 또오게된다면 다시 이용하고싶습니다.”
Maya
United States United States
“We had a wonderful stay in Yellowknife. The property is very clean, fully equipped with everything you would need for pleasant stay. Great location in a quiet neighborhood. The host went above and beyond in making sure we have everything we need...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Michel

9.7
Host review score
Michel
Welcome to our unique and charming apartment nestled within a house handcrafted by a skilled civil engineer in the picturesque city of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Situated near the tranquil Niven Lake, this accommodation offers a perfect blend of comfort, natural beauty, and easy access to the mesmerizing wilderness where you can witness the enchanting Northern Lights.
A civil engineer with a passion to build infrastructure. In my free time, you can find me hanging with my friends for a latte, or enjoying Yellowknife's premier beer at the Brew Pub. I love to help out as much as I can. I like to keep things simple, respect all and enjoy life. We are available for any questions or inquiries 24/7
Niven Lake is a nice, trendy and safe neighbourhood. Take a walk or a drive and enjoy the beautifully curated neighbourhood with uniquely designed houses and view points. Stroll down the hill from Niven Lake to Canada’s wildest neighbourhood - Yellowknife's Old Town - described in Spectacular Northwest Territories as the "zany, historic, outdoorsy epicentre of the city", Here you will find a wild array of log-cabins, waterfront mansions, First Nations art galeries, fresh-fish restaurants, rustic coffee shops, a brew pub, bike/canoe/kayak-rental shops, the snow castle, fishing boats and bobbing houseboats. The North’s best events, including sled-dog races and floatplane gatherings - and most colourful people, like the SnowKing, are found here. Downtown is a 3 minutes drive from the house or a 15 minute walk along the Niven Lake trail. Within a few blocks you will find a grocery store, drugstores, coffee shops, restaurants, banks, bars and other amenities. Yellowknife also has door dash for deliveries and you can also call a cab to get around.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2+ years
Extra bed upon request
CAD 30 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Niven Lake Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.