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A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a sign reading "HONESTY BAR". - A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies (Cochrane)
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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

8.8 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

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). .

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    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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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 Big Hill Springs Provincial Park 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 McMahon Stadium, or consider a night out at WinSport. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Cochrane travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A river with two boats, surrounded by lush greenery and houses in the background.
    Bow River
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A sign for Catania Amusement Park with a roller coaster in the background.
    Calaway Park
    22 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • A cityscape with modern buildings and a park area with people.
    Calgary Zoo
    40 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • A city skyline with a distinctive curved building, fireworks display, and a Ferris wheel.
    Stampede Park
    46 min drive - 33.2 miles
  • Heartland Boulevard Garden
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Phil's Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Cumbrian Arms
    5 min drive
  • Cabeza Grande (Cochrane)
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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. Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

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A place full of character and charm-Gateway to Canadian Rockies Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable, great view. All amenities- fireplace, coffee provided. Easy access to Cochrane . Great owner who cares about our comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Very clean and tidy. The use of the bar is a good to provide a kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was a couple pieces of garbage on the floor and the BBQ utensils weren’t clean but other than that it was very nice and super quiet. Would Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked quiet residential neighborhood. Dislikes: no kitchen, not very accessible if you have mobility challenges.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rich

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic short or long term stay!

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! :)
Stayed 17 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property...just what we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like home 🐎

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location at the edge of town. Bed sheets and towels could have been newer. They were clean but very old. If you’re looking for budget friendly, this works. Backyard and covered por h was nice as wellt
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Betty S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cochrane

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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 you’re 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas L.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024