Title: Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100788900/100788817/9fc06750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100788900/100788817/127e0e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100788900/100788817/32d6c978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100788900/100788817/50cf89f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100788900/100788817/c05f1869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Desert Ridge is located in the heart of Drumheller, within steps of the Big Dinosaur and a short walk from the community pool. This spacious home offers a fully fenced backyard with fire pit, personal parking for guests and three bedrooms to accommodate 8 people. 5.4 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly £169 includes taxes & fees 17 Sept - 18 Sept ## 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. ### Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! Summary: Charming 3BR home in the heart of Drumheller, just steps from the world’s largest dinosaur, community pool, splash park, and local cafés. With a fully fenced backyard, fire pit, and BBQ patio, Raptor Retreat is perfect for families and friend groups. Sleeps 8 comfortably with fun loft bedrooms and a fully stocked kitchen. Cozy, stylish, and walkable to all the top Badlands attractions—your adventure starts here! The Space: Bedrooms \- Bedroom 1: Double-over-twin bunk + separate twin (sleeps 4) \- Loft Bedroom 2: King bed with cozy, sloped ceilings \- Loft Bedroom 3: Queen bed + warm, natural light Kitchen + Dining \- Fully stocked kitchen with cookware + pantry basics \- Dining table for 6 \- Coffee maker, microwave, fridge, oven + more Bathroom (1) \- Tub + shower combo \- Fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner + body wash Backyard & Outdoor \- Fully fenced yard—great for kids \- Patio table for 6 + propane BBQ \- Fire pit for evening hangs Guest Access: Enjoy the entire home, yard, and private rear parking. Self-check-in with smart lock included. Why Guests Love It “Such a cute and cozy place—perfect for the kids!” “Unbeatable location for exploring Drumheller” “Loved the backyard BBQs and dino-day walks!” The Neighborhood: This property is located in the heart of Drumheller! \- 1-min walk to the Big Dinosaur + splash park \- 2 mins to community pool, Badlands Gym + rec centre \- Steps from ice cream shops, cafés, and local fun \- 5–10 min drive to the Hoodoos, museum + trails Seasonal Highlights Winter: Cozy nights, museum visits, gym access Spring: Perfect for dino lovers + trail adventures Summer: Splash pad, festivals + BBQs in the yard Fall: Golden hikes and quiet evenings by the fire pit Getting Around: Rear driveway parking included. Walkable to downtown, dino landmarks, and restaurants. We recommend a car if venturing to the Royal Tyrell Museum or hiking the Hoodoos. Other Things to Note: • Please make sure to read and explore your Boarding Pass for detailed check-in ( and check out ) instructions and other information you need during and after your stay. • Kindly be advised that the main bedroom access requires walking through another bedroom—which may affect privacy. We understand that accidents can happen during your stay, and we want to ensure that both you and the property are protected. For your peace of mind, we offer two options: 1) Non-refundable Damage Waiver: For a small fee, this waiver covers accidental damages (up to $250) during your stay. 2) Refundable Safety Deposit: A credit card hold, that will be refunded upon a successful property inspection after your stay. These options will be presented to you through our Guest App after booking. FAQ's Q: Is this rental pet-friendly? A: Sorry, this unit is not pet-friendly. Q: Is parking included? A: Yes! Private driveway access at the rear of the property. Q: Can we walk to attractions? A: Yes—everything from the Big Dino to cafés is a short stroll away! Q: Do you provide kitchen staples? A: Yep! Coffee, tea, sugar, oil, salt + pepper are stocked. Q: Are linens and towels included? A: Absolutely—hotel-quality sheets and plush towels are provided. Interaction with Guests: Just to set proper expectations, our support line is available only until 2 am. Please let us know your estimated time of arrival or if you expect to arrive after 2am, so we can make the necessary arrangements to assist you. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Gym ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 ### Rules 1\. No shoes in the house. 2. No overnight guests that aren’t included in the booking. 3. A clean home is a happy home! Please clean your dishes. If... ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Charge may apply ### 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 professional host. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 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 64d3f9672ad5a600386034a2 ## About the area Located in Drumheller, this holiday home is in the city centre. Valley Doll Museum and Homestead Antique Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Fossil Shop Inc and Jurassic Laser Tag & Arcades. Fossil World Dinosaur Discovery Centre and Fossil World Dinosaur Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Drumheller travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drumheller.dx55296) [View more Holiday homes in Drumheller](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drumheller-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55296-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C51.46632%2C-112.70881&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b1uzIXGX1VZhe1FMBB7TF_wD8hU=) Drumheller, Alberta ### What's nearby - World's Largest Dinosaur - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Jurassic Laser Tag & Arcades - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Dinosaur Trail, Horseshoe Canyon & Hoodoo Drive - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Canadian Badlands Passion Play - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Royal Tyrrell Museum - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 88 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Bernie & the Boys Bistro - ‬8 min walk - ‪Yavis Family Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪Heller Good Sandwiches - ‬5 min walk - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8!? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! on 17 Sept 2025 start from £169.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drumheller-Hotels-Raptor-Retreat-I-No-Service-Fees-I-Backyard-BBQ.h100788817.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! located? > Located in the heart of Drumheller, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of World's Largest Dinosaur, Low Left Indoor Golf Experience and Valley Doll Museum. The Fossil Shop Inc and Jurassic Laser Tag & Arcades are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Raptor Retreat | Steps to the Big Dino | Sleeps 8! Reviews 5.4 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin E. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Historical Location A cozy home that met all our needs for a week long stay. I was there for work, and my family explored the community. Excellent location in the centre of town, and the small A/C unit was essential for the 30+ degree days. ##### Kevin E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Natassja M. 5 May 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DO NOT STAY HERE This place is infested with bed bugs. I went to check on my sleeping children only to find them covered in bed bugs. They did move us to a new house but the house they moved us to was filthy also risking contaminating the new house. Both houses are still up for rent 2 days later so I’d stay clear of this company in general. ##### Natassja M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Octobinz T. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness #### No hot water There was no hot water at the property, apparently the management called the maintenance but nothing else happened. ##### Octobinz T. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### RobLan B. 20 May 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Feel ripped off Was a family vacation with adult son and his family. House was dirty, getting rundown, dryer only ran cold, supplies limited and locked in a closet so no access to supplies. Flooring in disrepair, wifi cut out and no response on how to fix it. Bbq disgusting, no tools or brush for bbq, outside garbage can full; dishes in cupboard dirty, couch dirty. Beds were comfortable and clean. Overall very disappointing. Raptors Retreat was classified as a premium place to stay. Complete lie. Pictures of place are false ##### RobLan B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia P. 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy ##### Alicia P. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jaclyn 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Property conditions & facilities So, as far as vacation rentals that aren’t a hotel - this was the worst one we’ve stayed in. I’ll list the pros and cons: Pros: Excellent central location; you can see the biggest dinosaur in the world from ##### Jaclyn Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Baker Creek By Basecamp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Baker-Creek-Mountain-Resort.h7710611.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunshine Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Hotels-Sunshine-Mountain-Lodge.h894279.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Fairmont-Jasper-Park-Lodge.h24928.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Bungalows](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Pine-Bungalows.h37405792.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Pembroke by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pembroke-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Pembroke.h5598436.Hotel-Information) > > [Pyramid Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Pyramid-Lake-Resort.h487039.Hotel-Information) > > [Castle Mountain Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Junction-Hotels-Castle-Mountain-Chalets.h6508769.Hotel-Information) > > [Glacier House Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Revelstoke-Hotels-Glacier-House-Resort.h2832756.Hotel-Information) > > [Emerald Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Emerald-Lake-Lodge.h191535.Hotel-Information) > > [Alpine Meadows Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Hotels-Alpine-Meadows-Resort.h12489764.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crimson Jasper](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-The-Crimson-Jasper.h28261.Hotel-Information) > > [Alt Hotel Halifax Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halifax-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Halifax-Airport.h6159326.Hotel-Information) > > [Lake Louise Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Lake-Louise-Inn.h74992.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Whitby by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oshawa-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Whitby.h456085.Hotel-Information) > > [Black Rock Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Black-Rock-Oceanfront-Resort.h2432309.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Rocky Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Rocky-Mountain-Resort.h2746.Hotel-Information) > > [Marmot Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Marmot-Lodge.h28260.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Fairmont-Chateau-Lake-Louise.h22503.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau Jasper](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Chateau-Jasper.h10253.Hotel-Information) > > [Jasper Inn & Suites by INNhotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Jasper-Inn-Suites-By-Sunrise.h32667087.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Membertou-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Sydney-Nova-Scotia.h4905064.Hotel-Information) > > [Forest Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Sawridge-Inn-Jasper.h126160.Hotel-Information) > > [Tonquin Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Tonquin-Inn.h6709279.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chilliwack-Hotels-Harrison-Hot-Springs-Resort-And-Spa.h553971.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Robson Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Mount-Robson-Inn.h917520.Hotel-Information) > > [Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penticton-Hotels-Penticton-Lakeside-Resort-And-Conference-Centre.h17500.Hotel-Information) > > [Moberly Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Moberly-Lodge.h11765247.Hotel-Information) > > [Whistler's Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Whistlers-Inn.h920356.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Gate Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canmore-Hotels-Banff-Gate-Mountain-Resort.h5900828.Hotel-Information)