In the heart of Cochrane, experience a western-themed retreat at this 1 BR suite. Unwind by the electric fireplace or indulge in a drink from the HONESTY BAR while enjoying valley and mountain views, just steps away from walk/bike trails.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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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.
A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies
Just an hour drive from Banff National park is this western themed 1 BR suite with huge entertainment area,a piano and a projector screen and outdoors-Valley and Mountain views with easy access to walk/bike trails . Experience true feeling of Alberta during your stay. Located just off the highway 1A at the west end of Cochrane. 15 mins to Ghost Lake, 40 Mins to Canmore and Kananaskis. The space Welcome to your home away from home. You will feel very welcomed in this warm home. The office, living room, bar cum kitchenette are all open concept while each space still feels exclusive.
The practical secretary desk is laptop friendly or feel free to plug into the HDMI/Thunderbolt to watch your favorite stuff on big projector screen.
Curl up with a book by the fireplace while you play your favorite music over the home theater system (aux). .
I For all your basic kitchen needs you can find, mugs ,plates and bowls and glassware. There is a sink, microwave, and mini-fridge. There is also an electric kettle and Keurig so you can help yourself to tea or coffee. Get a good night's sleep on the queen-size memory foam mattress in the Master Bedroom. Outdoor on the patio is a great conversational set that seats 4 and an Outdoor firepit in the Garden along with serene mountain views.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchenette
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Cochrane, this holiday home is in the mountains. Canada Olympic Park and Bow River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Calaway Park and Westside Recreation Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Cochrane Arena, or consider a night out at WinSport. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Cochrane travel guide
Is A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bow River and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cochrane Arena. Lynx Ridge Golf Club and Calaway Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Very clean and tidy. The use of the bar is a good to provide a kitchen.
Sharon F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily
24 Jul 2024
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was a couple pieces of garbage on the floor and the BBQ utensils werenโt clean but other than that it was very nice and super quiet. Would Recommend!
Emily
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lorne
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked quiet residential neighborhood. Dislikes: no kitchen, not very accessible if you have mobility challenges.
Lorne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Rich
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was easy to find , comfortable and clean. We let ourselves in and enjoyed a view of the mountains from the back deck . The road out the back door was pretty busy however. This may calm down once construction in the neighborhood finished.
Work training brought me into Cochrane for several weeks, could not be happier that I chose this location for accomodations!
Saurabh truly goes above and beyond as a host. I often worked 6 days a week and their laundry drop off service saved me a tremendous amount of time and stress! More than once I was given wonderful home cooked meals which served me the next day for packed lunches as well. Their help allowed me to focus on training and I feel like my work performance boost really showed!
Truly thank you for the wonderful stay! :)
The patio was king. Kicking back with a mountain view was most relaxing.I had a few issues with the lock box at first, but it was dark.Shower was great. It had a modern setup I'd never seen before.We couldn't get the wifi password to work.Overall, loved the stay. Will come again if we need to stay in Calgary.
Was a great stay and the host was quick to respond at any point we had questions. The big screen projector was a nice touch. No complaints about our stay!
It was very clean. However it was in the basement. We thought it was going to be the whole house as mention in the description but it was a the basment and not cooker just a sink fridge and microwave
Nice location at the edge of town. Bed sheets and towels could have been newer. They were clean but very old. If youโre looking for budget friendly, this works. Backyard and covered por h was nice as wellt
Beautiful view of pasture, cattle and mountains.Sadly the small back yard, in front of this beautiful view, was unkept and needed some care and attention.Household noise from the floor above was a factor at night in the bedroom. But, a lot of the conversation consisted of laughter, so kind of hard to be negative about that.
Betty S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay here! It felt right at home. Love the projector that makes it feel like youโre in a movie theatre. I will say however that the microwave was too small to make a bag of popcorn which kind of sucked but we brought other snacks. And there is no mixing bowls or a hot plate or pots or pans to make food. There is a small grill outside which is nice but a little hard to make a side dish or anything. It was no different than staying in a hotel though with more features than a normal hotel so overall I would definitely recommend staying here! The owner was also great to communicate with. She texted back very quickly and solved any issue we came across!
Samantha
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Thomas L.
9 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The inside pics accurately depict the place, it was clean & we enjoyed the free coffee. They also offered to loan us 2 cans of bear spray which was awesome (& not needed) and we left those for future renters. The big issue we had was lack of correct information & communication. There was no honesty bar which I only found out after I asked if I should pay in Canadian or US dollars. No issue with it not being there, but delete that part from the description of the unit.The biggest disappointment was the Wi-Fi. The wi-fi information was wrong. It didn't have the correct Wi-Fi name nor the correct password. The 2 of us searched AT&T and Verizon's coverage map before the trip and thought we had cell service. But we didn't. So when we got to the unit and tried to connect, the Wi-Fi wasn't listed and we couldn't message the owner. Luckily the upstairs was being rented out and they let us connect to their Wi-Fi. Otherwise, we would have been in a bad situation. When I messaged the owner, they said "I am not sure why VRBO is sending old instructions". Disappointing as there is no reason not to have correct information (honesty bar & something as critical as Wi-Fi) and then blame VRBO for misinformation. The outside lawn was overgrown but they did get it mowed while we were there but no weed wacking/trimming and still 4 foot tall weeds in the bed. The firepit looked nothing like it did in the pictures.