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A snow-covered landscape with a large house, a wooden gazebo, and a bridge.
A grand staircase with white balusters and wooden railings leading to a spacious foyer with a marble floor and a large window.
A spacious living area with a grand staircase, a piano, and a fireplace.
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 7-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests and features 9 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub and 1 indoor pool. Enjoy stunning lake views from the patio. Located in the mountains, the property is close to Ghost Lake and Bow River.

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Indoor pool
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Rocky view County, AB
  • Place, Bow River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Canada Olympic Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 9

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Grand Castle

This is truly one of the most extraordinary properties in Western Canada. This “Grand Castle” boasts the most serene and picturesque mountain views in the country. Features of the land include gorgeous bluffs of trees, a full tennis court area, a long gated driveway with a circular entry, an island pond, a cascading waterfall, a wooden curved bridge leading to a small island and covered sitting area, numerous outdoor entertaining areas and a fabulous children’s playground.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require our guests sign a 'Pool Facilities Waiver and Release of Liability Form' before checks-in and provid a copy of photo ID.
Guests must park their cars inside the property. Parking on the road outside the property is not allowed
Fireworks are not permitted on the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2545967vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ghost Lake

Located in Ghost Lake, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Bow River and Big Hill Springs Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and Calaway Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cochrane Arena or Tsuu T'ina Rodeo Grounds.
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Map
Rocky view County, AB

What's nearby

  • Bow River - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Canada Olympic Park - 41 min drive - 53.7 km
  • University of Calgary - 47 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Cross Iron Mills Mall - 51 min drive - 71.8 km
  • Calgary Tower - 58 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quiznos - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Grand Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Castle located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bow River and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Cochrane Arena. Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and The Links of Glen Eagles are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, great communication, wouldn’t hesitate to book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super unique property, there’s not many homes like it around Calgary! The place accommodated our group very well and the host, Leanne, was responsive, friendly and helpful! Would recommend to others to stay absolutely! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand house, Grand value

Great space for our family gathering. Lots to do and space is clean for how big it is. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The group had a fantastic stay. The pool and the pool table were the main attraction. The property was very spacious and clean. Everyone had so much fun. Leanne is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Fantastic property for 15 of us to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand vacation at the Grand Castle!

The pool was amazing, and hard to get the kids out of it. But the games room, library, and theatre room were also favorite destinations. The local camp store made for easy supply runs but we also visited nearby Cochrane and Ghost Lake for family fun. A wonderful family holiday - only suggestion is a few more forks were needed for the meals with 13.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Great size and features for a big group. Hot tub was very hot and had a hard time getting in touch to adjust it. No other complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous week at Ghost Lake Castle!

We were one of 5 people who enjoyed a fantastic week long work retreat here. Everyone appreciated their own bedroom and ensuite, and of course the swimming pool and hot tub was enjoyed by all. While none of us have ever stayed in a castle, this must be as close as you can come! From the 2 level library, to the formal living and dining room, a well appointed kitchen, theatre room, games room, it goes on and on. Thank you Leanne for being a great host! We appreciated the easy check in and check out process, and you were always easy to reach. Hopefully we will return soon!CheersBarry
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ghost Lake

The property was pretty amazing and perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children ranged 8-13 years old. Possibly could use a little improvement on some furniture and seating on the outdoor decks. Very convenient to the National Parks as well as grocery in Cochrane. We did have a few issues that needed attention, but fortunately the property manager, Leanne, was outstanding. She was easily contacted and reacted very quickly to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Treat!

Ghost Lake is perfectly situated between Calgary and Banff. It’s a beautiful home with lots of property that is great for nature walks. We saw a moose, elk and lots of deer from the house. We had 14 people and plenty of room. The hot tub was difficult to keep hot. The property host was very responsive to questions and concerns. It would be great to have multiple gate openers and some extra sets of sheets, blankets, and pillows. Our family likes lots of pillows. Overall, wonderful experience. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Looks Great but Very Stuffy

I enjoyed my stay but the house was generally quite stuffy/dusty, especially on the basement level. In fact the basement air quality was so poor that my mother, who is generally in good health, could hardly breath. Additionally, the pool was a nice amenity except for the array of dead bugs and debris floating within. The hot tub was also a disappointment due to the scalding water (lower the water temperature entailed coordinating with the property manager which was worth the time given our short stay). Overall the stay was enjoyable albeit very disappointing for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home,not maintained lacking bedding proper dishes, dirty pool, cheap mattresses

Very beautiful house. However, I spent the first three days trying to clean and get the pool in the proper order. Not well-maintained. Nothing matched. The dishes were mismatched. The mattress in the master bedroom was substandard. And a multi million dollar home and they can’t afford to put decent bedding that matches or the dishes. Garage was disgusting. Very disappointed that I had to waste my time cleaning for half my vacation screen in the kitchen were so filthy I had to wash them in the shower downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
The guest Alden gets used to finished stay a property and ask the money back. Otherwise, he leave a bad review. I could not like this kind of guest because it was a threaten behavior. If Alden do not like the everything in the house or the cleaning issue, why he did not address it in the beginning? Alden just created a fake story.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and space for large group!

We had 11 people, ranging from ages 11 to 79, and the house had more than enough spaces and things to offer. We didn't even use one of the 6 bedrooms. The views are awesome and the outdoor surrounding property is wonderful to explore. The pool greenroom is so cool! The temperature of the pool and hottub were our only complaint...too hot! But we made do and with the movie theater to use and the basement games, we didn't feel put out of options. The location is perfect...45 minutes from Canmore, an hour from Banff, an hour and a half from many other gorgeous options! We visited Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and Lake Minnewanka. We also did a horseback ride tour that took us across Bow River and white water rafted on Kicking Horse River. It was nice to end our day in a comfortable and gorgeous home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

Na
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Neil was a great guest. Neil was friendly, communicative and respectful of the property. Would be happy to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Leanne

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Hi, Im Leanne. I love the outdoors, home cooking, nature, animals and so on. We’d love to share our cottage with you and have you fall in love with the area just like we did.

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