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A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife

Waterfront cabin with water park and Hot tub

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The Front Deck
Living Room with Propane Fireplace
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Bedroom 1 with a king bed and a single.
Bedroom 2 with a queen bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center
  • Place, Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park
  • Place, Golden Skybridge

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife

The River House is a secluded cabin nestled between the Purcell Mountains and the Blaeberry River.

The River House is a two bedroom cabin, which sleeps 4 adults and 2 children. It has a full kitchen, fireplace, hot tub, t.v., blue-ray, internet and laundry facilities.

The River House is located on 8 acres of wooded land and is the only rental cabin on the property. The other house on the property is ours. You can wake up every morning and while eating breakfast watch a pair of bald eagles fish from the Blaeberry River. In the evenings watch a herd of elk drink from the river all while never having to leave the comfort of the River House.

The River House boasts peace and quiet, but for those that are looking for adventure, the House also includes the use of the 'shed'. In the shed there is a place to store and clean your equipment, which includes skis, bikes, sleds, ATVs, and all other equipment you may bring with you.

Comments from our Guest book

"We thoroughly enjoyed the Riverhouse! Tranquility!! Wish we could bottle it and take it home." Minnesota USA

"What amazing cottage! Thank you for your hospitality" Alberta CDN

"Rocky Mountain heaven on earth! We adventured from Glacier National Park to Banff and back, but out favorite views were in our own backyard! The memories made here will be in our thoughts for years to come." Saskatchewan, CDN

"Thanks so much! What a perfect place to spend vacation away from crowds we loved sitting on the deck watching the eagles and seeing deer in the backyard. The cabin is fabulous and was everything we needed. Thanks so much for making this a perfect vacation" Florida, USA

"River house cottage was everything we hoped for and more. A beautiful location and wonderful cottage. You were great hosts as were Lola & Sally. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back one day. Thank you for making it so relaxed and easy." England

"Thanks so much River House! We had an excellent stay here. The house and location is beautiful! We enjoyed eating dinner at the picnic table and using the fire pit to toast marshmallows. We also really enjoyed watching the humming birds fly in and out to the feeder. We were able to get a couple of pictures. We appreciated the list of hikes and activities you gave to us, and thanks for being such welcoming hosts." Philadelphia USA

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Inside any of the buildings

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
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 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 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
Property Registration Number H703964104

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Golden

Located in Golden, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge and Golden Skybridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golden Golf Club and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center, or check out an event or a game at Golden and District Recreation Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Golden, BC

What's nearby

  • Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Edelweiss Village - 29 min drive - 23.4 km
  • British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden - 31 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Golden Skybridge - 32 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 47 min drive - 38.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Secluded Mountain Paradise - surrounded by the river, trees and wildlife located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center, Thompson Falls Recreation Site, and Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park. Columbia River and Edelweiss Village are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice private backyard. Spa and fire pit were enjoyed by us. Lovely house and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Amazing getaway

3 night stay. Awesome great place and scenery. Would highly recommend. Nice owners and there 2 puppy’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Great place to recharge!

Beautiful location on the river. Property was clean and had everything we needed for a weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Awesome cabin!!!

It was a very private cute cabin with all the amentities of home. It was very nice getting back from our national parks adventures to a very quiet and stress free part of Golden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Perfect stay!

We could not have been happier with our stay at the river house. Our host and hostess were phenomenal. If you are coming to Golden and looking for a nice, secluded vacation spot, then look no further. This is the perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynne s.

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

River House is amazing

Antionette and Grant have a beautiful cottage near Golden BC. It is out in the country but is close to so many National and Provincial Parks you never are at a loss for something to do. We visited in May and appreciated the fireplace, and hot tub. The beds are super comfortable and the owners have two lovely dogs that can visit it you like.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great few days away from the city. Even when rainy, there are games, toys, movies and an Xbox to keep you (or the kids) entertained. Having the river right in your backyard was definitely a highlight. Beds and linens were very comfortable. We had everything we needed, definitely the most well stocked place we have ever rented. Thank you for being such great hosts, looking forward to visiting again sometime in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

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

Relaxing home in the trees

A beautiful home in the tall trees with great amenities. Awesome location to many outdoor activities. Very good communication with the owners. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was excellent. Very quiet. Could hear the river during the night. Hosts was fantastic. Loved the check if all was good a few hours later and the next day .Thanks again for the excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad A.

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

Best VRBO stay we've ever had

Our stay in the River House was excellent. The property is nicely updated. It was the cleanest and most well stocked place we've ever been to. Our hosts Grant & Antoinette who are at their house across this rental are super nice and helpful. My only issue was that I wished I had stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reena H.

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

The perfect place to stay!

Five stars all around. The cabin is beautiful, clean, spacious, and had absolutely everything we needed plus more. There were five adults - two couples and one single - and the space worked great. We felt very secluded and enjoyed our privacy but also very welcomed by the hosts to reach out at anytime as they were right next door. Would highly recommend this place to anyone. Big thanks to Antionette and Grant for giving us a home away from home for a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G., Calgary, AB

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

Beautiful cabin getaway! Don't miss this property!

This beautiful property has absolutely everything you need. The cabin is so clean, welcoming and well set up, we were just amazed. The location is veey private and quiet with a beautiful yard and hottub we seriously enjoyed (the stars at night are spectacular from there!). The mountain river is cold and beautiful with sweeping mountain views. The entire process was easy - this is the kind of property you dream of when you rent a VRBO. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tish K.

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

Relaxing, Wonderful Stay in Golden

We had a lovely, relaxing vacation at this property. The cabin was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. It is about 20 minutes out of Golden but we loved coming back to our quiet surroundings. Cabin had good wi-fi. There was a rare heat wave the week we stayed and the cabin had no A/C but floor fans helped and it cooled way down at night so sleeping was very comfortable. The locals in Golden were very kind and we found it to be low key Banff with high adventure and without the crowds. We would come back again and stay and this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. Quiet, secluded yet not to far from parks and town.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable house with everything we needed plus a few nice extras including the hot tub, fire pit and outdoor grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raegan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home! They had a ton of touches that were nice to have. Hosts were great. It was super warm at night and a fan in the summer would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora V.

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

Great getaway!

My friend and I enjoyed our stay at the river house. Cabin was comfortable and clean. Had everything we needed. Beautiful drive coming in. One night the power went out for several hours and the hosts graciously shared their dinner with us. Very private. Just a short stroll through trees to the river. Great base for visiting the national parks. Would definitely recommend. Just be prepared for mosquitoes!
Evening stroll to the river
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtig vakantiehuis van alle gemakken voorzien in een mooie omgeving
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Peaceful stay

We really felt away from it all here. Peaceful, beautiful surroundings. Host friendly and welcoming and had set up the fire pit ready for us and fresh eggs available too. We only stayed 2 nights and had planned to go out for the day but changed our minds and just spent the day relaxing around the cabin. Saw the beavers and other wildlife as well as the cows and chickens! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived I knew this place was special. So much thought was put into making us feel at home...everything you could possibly want or need was there. Quality bedding, well stocked kitchen, bbq , beautiful views and surroundings. Thank you to our hosts for going above and beyond! Would definitely come again if in the area..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan v.

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

Absolutely awesome

Our stay at Antoinette and Grant was absolutely fabulous. The cabin was really clean and neat. Thank you Grant for introducing me to playing horseshoes. The scenery and nature walks was rejuvenating and we feel well rested after our stay. I am hesitant to recommend anyone to stay here as I will not be able to get a booking to go back there.... ;-) But seriously, you need to do yoyrself the favour and go visit Grant and Antoinette. There lovely two dogs will make you feel right at home as well
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Great stay

Exactly as described. Beautiful quiet stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Terrific Property

Wonderful spot and wonderful hosts! Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

A secluded mountain paradise indeed

The cabin is very beautiful, cozy and tastefully decorated and offers a great view into the garden and over the mountains. We had a wonderful time there, enjoying a barbecue, reading and soaking in the hot tub after hiking in the nearby national parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

Beautiful property in beautiful location!

We had a wonderful stay in Golden. The property was lovely. It was spotless and very comfortable. We saw so much nature in the area. If you are looking for some quiet seclusion, but close to lots of activities (we did rafting, paragliding, canoeing, and visited the golden skybridge, a buffalo ranch and the world's largest paddle!), then this is just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Grant and Antoinette

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We are a couple who work in Calgary but play in Golden. Golden is a short commute from Calgary and this property allows us to enjoy everything the mountains have to offer.

In the winter we can go skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, or strap on our cross country skis and headed out for a day of touring from the deck.

In the summer we can drive up the road 7km for a beautiful day hike to a gorgeous waterfall. Or we can grab our fishing rods and step off the deck into the Blaeberry River.

Why they chose this property

This property was purchased because it is a location where we can play all year round. We love the fact that this cabin is the only rental cabin on the property and we are surrounded by 8 acres of wooded seclusion. This allows us to get away from the hustle and bustle of Calgary, AB and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

We love to sit on the deck in the evenings with friends/family and listen to the Blaeberry River or in the mornings drink a cup of coffee and watch the sun light up the beautiful Purcell mountains just outside the door step.

What makes this property unique

The best part of this property is that it allows us and everyone who stays with us to enjoy the complete seclusion of the Mountains, and yet is so close to all the mountain adventures that Golden has to offer. It truly is a place to get away from it all!

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