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Room
Bathroom
Bathroom
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alberta, AB
  • Ghost Lake
    1 min walk
  • Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
    19 min walk
  • Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
    7 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Futons and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Cottage

This Private cottage fronting onto the Ghost River with a kitchen and dining room, living room and a outdoor hot tub with great views of the Ghost Lake and Rocky Mountains. Plenty to do around this property with pond skating, ice fishing, cross country skiing and play grounds etc.

Property manager

Leanne

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
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

About the area

Ghost Lake

Located in Ghost Lake, this villa is in the mountains and on a lake. The Links of Glen Eagles and Water Valley Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and Big Hill Springs Provincial 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Alberta, AB

What's nearby

  • Ghost Lake - 1 min walk
  • Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area - 19 min walk
  • Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary - 7 min drive
  • Stoney Nakoda Resort Casino - 24 min drive
  • Calaway Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Cottage?

As of 31 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Cottage on 1 Nov 2024 start from AU$1,194.21, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is steps from Ghost Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bow River. Cochrane Arena is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canada Vacation
The house was in a perfect location; half way between Calgary and Banff. Ghost lake was beautiful and we swam daily. The wildlife around house was awesome!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Darla D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding 2023
This property met the needs of our family very well. There was ample room for everyone and the multiple bathrooms made getting ready to attend a wedding easy. The property is starting to show wear and should be taken care of as the issues arise. There is some wall damage that hasnt been fixed. Outside lighting that has been removed but wires still hanging. Hot tub cover is in pretty rough shape. None of these things impacted our stay but were a surprise at such a nice place. Was quite disappointed in the cleaning, beds and bathrooms were great, however windows were awful and the white doors and furniture were grubby in high traffic areas. There was some stuff that should be there - iron, ironing board, dish towels, drinking glasses, more table cutlery, sleeps 14 but had towels for 6, and alarm code and password were not provided until we had an alarm. Really would love to give this a better overall rating and recommend this place, but it does have a few issues, that can be easily remedied. We would totally rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely base for Banff
A lovely location w responsive host. A great base for seeing the area. One of the beds lacked cushioning so we made do with the others but overall accommodated our party of 12. We could not find the sofa bed. We enjoyed the hot tub and the wildlife in back yard. It was just a few steps to the lake from the great fire ring. Showers could have been cleaner, noted a bit of mold. The house had seen a lot of visitors prior to our party and we let the host know of damage we found. We appreciated the use of the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, great VRBO
This property was gorgeous, walking distance to water, had tons of bedrooms and outdoor space and a big kitchen and deck. W
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wrong Address
I would rate the property as 10 plus absolutely gorgeous. A couple of minor things like would have helped liked towels and tee towels, a shovel , wood and we couldn't find the bedding. but the most difficult part of the trip was that we were in Cochrane and put in the address given to us which took us an hour away form the property ended up on dangerous roads in the middle of nowhere. We were surprised where the gps was taking us but we didn't know where we were going as we hadnt been there before., and sometimes location addresses might be Ghost lake but the property could be somewhere else. It6 was very distressing and took a lot of time off of our time at the beautiful property . All of us are over 60 and one person has recently had a a heart attack. This confusion stressed everyone. I would like for us to be compensated for this in some way. We left the property in pristine condition, I appreciate that i was given all the information I aske for by Leanne and Jason was also helpful but this was not great o be taken to the wrong place .on deeply snow covered mountain rd. Please let me know.. With appreciation and trepidation Shawn Hohendorff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

marv z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perplexed
Great location and wonderful views. There is a BBQ grill - if you plan to use it you are expected to bring your own propane. We had a group of 13....but only 2 towels provided per bathroom (6 towels). The kitchen didn't have any tea towels for drying dishes. I'd rate the venue at 3.5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Donna P., Red Deer, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calaway getaway
Beautiful location along the river. And only a half hour from Calaway park. The hot tub was clean and nice to get back to after a long hot day. House was a little too warm, but the basement had lots of room and was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Avery S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Private Location with Lakeview
Beautiful property with hot tub, giant firepit, lakeview and responsive hosts. Nine of us stayed here for a girl's weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The layout is very spacious with lots of light and the property was private and easy to get to. The basement is a bit of an odd use of space and could use some cozying-up. Overall, we had a positive experience and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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