Title: El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=65254307&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views Holiday home in Canmore with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views ![Dining - El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views (Canmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65254400/65254307/5b37bad2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views (Canmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65254400/65254307/92d389bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views (Canmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65254400/65254307/6957822e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices - El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views (Canmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65254400/65254307/5520c821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views (Canmore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65260000/65254400/65254307/6f6f8ba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Canmore, El Refugio townhouse offers a haven for families and groups. Enjoy quality living spaces, nearby restaurants, coffee shops within walking distance to Downtown Canmore! Savor local Rocky Mountain Soap Company toiletries in the fully-equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Unwind on the massive south-facing deck with BBQ or explore Banff National Park just 15 minutes away. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £328 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views Summary: This stunning townhouse is perfectly equipped for your much needed family or group retreat. The home offers beautiful living spaces, nearby restaurants and coffee shops, and an easy 15 minute walk to Downtown Canmore! Huge south-facing deck with lounge, living room with gas fireplace, dining and kitchen, & the master suite. The lower floor contains two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bunk beds are perfect for kids and non-couple groups of friends or colleagues! The Space: If quality and style are important to you, this is the perfect space for your Rocky mountain adventure. Pictures do not do justice to the craftsmanship and the stunning views from every window. Perfectly located within walking distance to downtown, great restaurants & bars, coffee shops & supermarkets. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook up a storm, and the lovely bathrooms are stocked with local Rocky Mountain Soap Company body wash, shampoo and conditioner. This townhouse is perfectly suited to families or groups of friends. If you are a group needing more than one unit, talk to us about a group booking for one of our other properties on 2nd Avenue. El Refugio is air conditioned for your comfort, and just 15 minutes drive to Banff. The layout of this home is perfect for families. Upstairs is a huge kitchen, dining and living area with a massive south-facing deck with seating for 8 and a BBQ. Inside on this same level is a half bath and laundry, as well as the master suite with king bed and walk in shower. Downstairs is another full bathroom with a tub/shower and two bedrooms. Bedroom 1 contains a queen bed, and bedroom 2 has two sets of bunk beds (sleeping 4 in total). Also downstairs is a spacious entry and mudroom for all your storage needs. Parking is out front on the driveway, where there is room for 2 small cars, and plenty of street parking as well. Town Of Canmore license - RES - 09688 Guest Access: Guests have access to all areas of the townhouse except the garage. The Neighborhood: 2nd Ave lies just off the main access road in and out of Canmore. The townhouse is perfectly placed for quick access by road to hiking and skiing in Banff National Park. Within a 5 minute walk you can enjoy the amazing French pastries at Le Fournil, an amazing meal at Crazyweed Kitchen or Ankor restaurant, or grab some freshly roasted coffee to take home from Eclipse Coffee Roastery. Supermarkets are a 5-10 minute walk, and downtown Canmore with its shopping and restaurant scene is a 10-15 minute walk from the condo. Getting Around: Free local Roam transit is available within Canmore, with connections to Banff and Lake Louise (fares apply). Legacy Trail bike path to Banff is literally a one minute ride away. Canmore is highly walkable, with dedicated paths for both foot traffic and bikes all over town. Bikes can be rented from Gear Up, a 5 minute walk from the home. Interaction with Guests: We are professional vacation managers who live in town and will happily offer as much or as little support as you need during your stay. Talk to us for advice on hiking, biking, skiing, restaurants etc. If you need specific equipment for your stay that you don't want to buy, get in touch and we'll see if we can help. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59650000/59645500/59645479/fe45562f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular 3 bedroom Penthouse - Vaulted! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts cash Parties and events are allowed on site This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property El Refugio The Perfect Family Getaway! New! El Refugio The Perfect Family Getaway! El Refugio The Perfect Family Getaway! by FairShare Vacations 624c589aefee610033f7395e ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.09493%2C-115.35435&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r2XFw5bJdpYu3RbUf34ja7YQVX4=) Canmore, AB #### What's nearby - Canmore Mountain Market \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Elevation Place \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Canmore Recreation Centre \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Canmore Golf and Curling Club \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Banff Station - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk - ‪Rose & Crown - ‬10 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk - ‪Grizzly Paw Brewing Co - ‬11 min walk - ‪Blake - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views? ### How much is parking at El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views? ### What time is check-in at El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views? ### What time is check-out at El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views? ### Where is El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## El Refugio - Private Townhouse with Amazing Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was immaculate and well appointed. View from was mazing and location was perfect. The management company we dealt was amazing responding to questions immediately. Highly recommend this property if visiting Banff National Park. ##### James S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily W. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view We had a wonderful stay. Loved the view and thoroughly enjoyed the balcony seating area. The property was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. ##### Emily W. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Canmore - July 2023 We had an excellent family vacation in Canmore. The views are breathtaking, the property was very clean, and management was super responsive. We highly recommend this townhouse. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne M. 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Canmore Getaway This is a spacious modern property, beautifully decorated, clean, and fully equipped. Highly recommend. ##### Lynne M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay with gorgeous views We loved our stay at this adorable townhome, and it met all of our family's needs. The manager, Jane, was SO kind and easy to work with. Great location with beautiful views, and only an easy 15 minute drive to Banff. A great choice for your stay in the Canadian Rockies! ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill H., Crystal Lake, IL 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great townhouse near Banff We used this rental as our headquarters for exploring the Canmore/Banff area. The townhouse was well stocked and clean and the views are lovely. This is close to grocery and restaurants and an easy drive the park. There are stairs and beds well-suited for a family. ##### Jill H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee M. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property El Refugio was perfect for our family vacation that included 2 older teenagers and my elderly mother. Super clean and well appointed with every detail we could imagine. Great location with short walks to numerous restaurants and grocery store. Downtown Canmore was only about 10 min walk. A great running trail right across the street was perfect. We will definitely be back! ##### Lee M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick S. 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for friend's meeting Great setup for a group of adults that want to get together. Able to easily fit 8 friends together with enough space to sleep comfortably and not feel too tight. Perfect location for access to Canmore. Jane, the host is very responsive. Will recommend. ##### Patrick S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. 2 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend The house was spotlessly clean and communication with the owner was fast and efficient. The only suggestion I would make is to provide more wine glasses. ##### Linda B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri B. 9 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! The property was perfect for our group of 7 adults and 1 infant. The bunk bed room worked great for our group. The house was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked - we cooked all our meals in. There is a lot of parking outside the unit. The management team were great to deal with - when our code didn’t work they responded very quickly and were super helpful! We had a wonderful stay! ##### Sherri B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sienna O. 28 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A good and cozy spot The place was nice, in a good location and well stocked. I have a complaint that there wasn't enough spots for sitting in the living room considering the place holds 8\. I would return though. ##### Sienna O. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen W. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girl's Getaway Fantastic place to stay. Enough beds for all of us. Loved the balcony..sadly looked like the umbrella went missing..very hot the weekend we were there and would have loved to have some shade while sitting out. Difficulty with the air con... did not seem to work properly. Just kept all our blinds and windows closed during the day. Would definitely book again! ##### Kathleen W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 stars all around! We stayed at 3 different VRBO's on our 11 day trip to the area. This was by the best one! We loved everything about it. Great layout. Very clean. Beautiful view. Comfy beds. Evening walks on the trail out front. One evening we even saw moose or elk! So much food in the area. Very walkable town. Every morning we walked to the coffee shop. Great communication from the property manager. We hope to come back again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg B. 24 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great location. We rented the unit for our family getaway, unit was a great size, had a good view of the mountains from the deck. Kitchen was awesome and fully stocked, it was a great place and we had a blast! ##### Greg B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-Eve P. 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comme sur les photos Communication facile avec la propriétaire. Tout était neuf et confortable. ##### Marie-Eve P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ArvinT 28 Jun 2021 #### Restful El Refugio was a great place. It was clean, cozy and very well maintained. Our stay was quiet. ##### ArvinT This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### AlexM 19 Feb 2021 #### El Refugio The perfect place to spend a weekend with friends or family. An excellent base camp for any sort of activity in the mountains. The place is clean, comfortable and very homey. ##### AlexM ---