Title: Refuge Bay's Aer XL Dome - Luxury Off Grid Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Refuge Bay Aer XL Dome - Luxury Off Grid Escape

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Immerse yourself in nature at Refuge Bay, Alberta's only 4-season Glamping destination. Take in the views of the private wetland lake through a massive bay window or star-gaze from inside your state-of-the-art geodesic dome with a transparent roof. Enjoy wood-fired barrel sauna use and cook meals on either the campfire grill or propane BBQ.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 85382 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Refuge Bay Aer XL Dome - Luxury Off Grid Escape

Refuge Bay is currently Alberta’s only 4- season Glamping destination, with hundreds of acres of land to explore. Take in all that nature has to offer in this unique getaway, without the need for your own camping gear or busy campgrounds.   
  
Escape and unplug while you explore the gorgeous Parkland landscape & private preserved wetland lake. The area has plenty of wildlife to keep you entertained, so bring your camera or binoculars.  
  
The state-of-the-art geodesic dome has a massive bay window to take in the breathtaking views, as well as a transparent roof so you can spend your evenings gazing at the stars.   
  
You will also have private use of the wood-fired barrel sauna, no need to wait in a queue, book a time, or rush when you are at Refuge Bay.  
  
Cook your meals in the great outdoors on the campfire grill or propane BBQ. We'll send a list of what we supply and what you'll need to bring when you make your booking.  
  
We will be readily available to answer any questions, only a phone call or text away but we also appreciate you may be looking for a secluded and remote getaway so we strive to never impede that.   
  
You will be going through our pasture land to get to the remote site, so if gates are not your thing we will be happy to meet you and open and close them after you. Very easy-to-follow instructions will be included in the Welcome Guide as well.  
  
Unique doesn't even scratch the surface in describing this area. Just over an hour northwest of Edmonton, the rural landscape is dotted with small lakes and mixed-wood boreal forest. Watch for moose, beaver, deer, waterfowl, and other boreal species.  
No shoes in the dome or sauna.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Sauna

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Refrigerator

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- On the waterfront

### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 5,382 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### 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

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### 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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 is also known as

199722

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Cherhill, AB

### What's nearby

- Pembina River Natural Area  
39 min drive \- 18.2 km
- Isle Lake  
39 min drive \- 48.7 km
- Wabamun Lake  
46 min drive \- 58.4 km
- Entwistle Outdoor Swimming Pool  
55 min drive \- 81.7 km
- Pembina River Provincial Park  
56 min drive \- 82.4 km

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## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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