Birdsong: Bright & Airy Basement (2BDRM)

Our Birdsong Retreats "Bright & Airy Basement” is a perfect place to stay for a tranquil night or a rejuvenating longer stay. Two tastefully appointed rooms can sleep a total of 5 people (1 queen bed in the main room and 1 bunk bed in the second room) with access to the basement lounging area, a refreshment station and a 4pc bath. Large windows allow you to enjoy soothing southern Alberta light without feeling like you are in a basement. Nestled in historic downtown Okotoks, the "Bright & Airy Basement” is a perfect place to stay for a tranquil night or a rejuvenating longer stay. It is a tastefully appointed room with free access to basement common lounging area complete with TV/Netflix, refreshment/snack station and a 4-piece bath. The large windows allow you to enjoy the soothing southern Alberta light without feeling like you are in a basement. With a queen size bed in the main bedroom and a single-over-double bunk bed in the second room our "Bright & Airy Basement " can accommodate up to 5 people with room for another little one on a single bed on the floor or in a fold out play pen. Note: For those of you travelling in a larger group - we also have a private studio apartment available above the garage. The Artist’s Loft can sleep 5 people (1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed and a twin mattress on the floor). Be as private or social as you like. There is usually someone working in the Art Studio in the garage where you are welcome to play and create as much as you like. We are usually on or about the property most of the time and available by text or phone if you have any questions. If you would like to pre-book an art discovery workshop, studio time, a bodywork treatment or yoga session please let us know in advance. You are welcome to use the common areas in the basement and our main floor kitchen & laundry room. You are also welcome to use the BBQ on the back deck, yard and patio/veranda. We ask that you please refrain from going upstairs into our private space. If you are a visiting artist or would like to try your hand at creating with paint we welcome you to join us in the Art Studio (garage) anytime. Also if you would like to book a healing or self care session (craniosacral, energy work, ayurveda, yoga, meditation) please just let us know in advance so we can get you in the calendar. Be as private or social as you like. There is usually someone working in Art Studio in the garage where you are welcome to play and create as much as you like. While the kitchen and laundry areas of the main house are available for your use, the rest of our home is private. As we work from home, we are usually on or about the property and available if you have any questions. It is said that location is everything. Our "Bright & Airy Basement” is a few minutes walk from unique shops, great coffee, tasty treats, and the amazing Lineham House Galleries. It is also a few minutes drive to wide selection of larger chain stores including Costco, Walmart, and Safeway. Less than an hour to the Calgary International Airport, an hour and a half to the Canmore/ Banff area and the glorious Rocky Mountains, and only 15 minutes to the south end of Calgary, our Birdsong Retreats “Bright & Airy Basement” in Okotoks is a centrally located home away from home for your next southern Alberta adventure. For visitors who are visual artists, you will be invited to use Birdsong Studio in the garage as much as you like. It is a 400 square foot creative space with lots of light and several spare easels. If you’re an aspiring artist and want to experience the wonder of painting, ask about arranging a workshop during your stay or some one-on-one painting time with one of our resident artists. For those seeking rest, relaxation and self-care we have wellness and healing services available onsite. Pre-book your session before you arrive and know that you will be well cared for. Birdsong Retreats "Bright & Airy Basement” offers a quiet, semi-private space in our comfortable and well appointed home. Nestled at the base of a natural hill that is home to many species of birds and a natural habitat for the abundant deer and black squirrels that call Okotoks home, don’t be surprised to walk outside and be greeted by a furry friend. We are in the heart of downtown, but serene nature walks are literally only a few steps away, the perfect balance between town and country. Historic downtown Okotoks is easily walkable and has much to see and do. If you are going beyond the downtown we recommend you have a vehicle as there is little or no public transit. Historic downtown Okotoks has small town charm with bistros, cafes, boutique shops and plenty of natural beauty. We are across the street from a sweet little antique shop called “The Cranberry Cottage”, only four houses East from “94 Take the Cake” - an exquisite bakery/coffee shop and only a block and half West “Lineham House Art Gallery” and the Rotary Performing Arts Centre. There are many other businesses on Elma Street and we invite you to explore them all during your stay in the area. Just one block South is Elizabeth street where you can find an art supply store, restaurants, cafes, clothing and other unique boutique shops. Check out some of our favourite locally owned and operated businesses including but not limited to; “Rebel Bean Coffee Roasters”, “On Tap - Oil & Vinegar”, “The British Chippy (Fish & Chips Restaurant)”, “Heartland Cafe” and “Bistro Provence 1882 (Fine Dining)”. Our property has it all, access to local businesses and restaurants, a quiet mature neighbourhood with lots of greenery in the summer and the privacy you crave in a retreat. We back onto a large hill and a number of walking paths perfect for stretching your legs and glimpsing any number of wildlife and birds. We are also only two blocks from the Sheep River which is bordered on each side by paved walking trails - a veritable oasis if there ever was one. We do have two dogs - a small cockapoo and a medium-sized lapradoodle. Both are hypoallergenic dog and love meet new people. If you are staying with us and this make you uncomfortable please us know and we will do our best to keep him out of your private basement space.