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Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton

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A sign with the text "CHIEF MOUNTAIN LODGE".
A building with a gravel driveway, a flag, and a picnic table.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a stove.
A dining area with a round wooden table surrounded by six wooden chairs.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a black wood-burning stove, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Mountain View, AB
  • Place, Belly River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton Lakes National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton

Just 15 miles to Waterton Lakes National Park, on highway #5. Nestled in a beautiful & friendly community, Mountain View. Here you will find a paved hiking path, playground for children, a workout center & a church house, including a post office, store & gas station, & a art gallery. Horse back riding within 2 miles with a working cattle ranch. 14 miles to Cardston, to visit the famous Remington Carriage museum, live theater, Mormon Temple visitors center. 13 miles to the 'Great Canadian Barn dance' Be to 5 lakes in 20 minutes, fishing in Payne Lake less than 10 min. The Lodge has rakehead windows to view scenic Glacier & Waterton Rockies. Surrounded in
trees, outdoor fire pit & wood available, deck with bbq. A beautiful and cozy, cedar lined cabin catering to the entire family or group of up to 8 people. Featuring 3 bed rooms, T.V. room, kitchen & great room, 1 full size bath room and 1/2 bath room, with laundry facilities for you to use. Cabin is fully furnished and equipped for you, with all bedding and amenities. There are places to eat in Cardston or Waterton with shopping & family swimming pools available. In Waterton you can hike, ride horses, take boat trips, eat, shop, tennis, movie house, Prince of Wales Hotel, golf course, bicycle path, with side trips to Red Rock Canyon, & Cameron Lake.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 597612vb
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
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

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this cabin is in a rural area. Waterton Marina and Lee Creek Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Mountain View, AB

What's nearby

  • Belly River - 5 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 11 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 11 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Lower Waterton Lake - 15 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course - 20 min drive - 33.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chief Mountain Lodge where prairie meets the mountains. 15 min. from Waterton located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Belly River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Police Outpost Provincial Park and Lee Creek Valley Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place. Very comfortable and much charm and the host Jan was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was better than expected. Very close to Waterton, and only an hour from glacier. Great layout and ideal for a large family stay. Jan was very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a clean and well cared for property. There were lots of unexpected extras: an entire game cabinet, toys, high chair, and a well labeled kitchen- making it easy to find what we needed. The view from the giant windows is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience. Location is very convenient to Waterton National Parks and the town of Cardston (20 min in either direction). Lodge has a perfect view of the iconic Chief Mountain in addition to open fields and horses. Lodge has everything available you can think of from dishes, cooking utensils, games, toys, maps, books and more. Owners were nearby and were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little place close to everything you want!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florence B.

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

Perfect place!

Perfect place to stay to visit Waterton!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha N.

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

Home away from home

We loved our stay and everything we needed and more was included in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim v.

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

Great place

Very easy to find and beautiful spot. Close to park so easy drive to and from. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views, great attention to detail by owners. Lots of extras like spices for cooking and games for entertainment. Lovely stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adele B.

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

Girls weekend

We really enjoyed our stay. Well kept place that had everything needed for a nice long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Wonderful

We stayed three days and loved it. Location is great. It was truly a home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. It is a cozy place with everything you need in the kitchen. Jan and Jimmy were exceptionally nice. Will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great place for a family getaway!

We spent three nights at this lovely lodge and really enjoyed our stay. Spacious, well-equipped kitchen, wonderful views, and convenient proximity to Waterton National Park. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tianna W.

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

Great time here

The hosts definitely thought of everything, even matches, firewood, and newspaper ready for us to start a fire. We appreciate the hospitality and it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Retty J.

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

Awesome place to stay

We loved this place.A spacious place for 2 families.Kids enjoyed a lot. All essential utilities were provided and Very clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Cottage life

We ALL enjoyed our peaceful stay at the Mountain Lodge! It was so peaceful and calm and the location was ideal! A beautiful and cozy lodge that our whole family enjoyed…including our little grandson Cedrick! We had EVERYTHING we needed and then some. We highly recommend staying there and our hosts were amazing and so welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wade T.

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

Amazing view

Great location, amazing view and great hosts. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book here again. Jan, thank you for your help and the great cookies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was exceptional. She thought of everything so the home was well furnished for anything you need. She communicated well and she was very friendly.I would look forward to a future stay with this host again. The property was beautiful with good views of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

george k.

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

Excellent

I love Canadians and these folks exemplify why
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tayah J.

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

Great Getaway

My friends and I loved this property it was so cozy and had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. We loved the upstairs loft that felt more so like a big slumber party. Definitely recommend for a weekend getaway when you just want to enjoy each other’s company.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sonya W.

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

Beautiful home with stunning views

Chief Mountain Lodge was a perfect home for my family of 9. It had everything we needed and was about 20 minutes from Waterton. The outdoor space was amazing. Plenty of room to eat and play outside. Plus the views off the back porch were an amazing way to end the day. Jan and Jimmy were also wonderful and helpful hosts! I highly recommend this home and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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Wonderful group. Welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Y.

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

Like home!

Very clean and super cozy lodge! Equipped with all necessities. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Great family weekend!

Spent a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend as a family. The dark skies, and the family of owls, and the board games were awesome. Next time we will bring a turkey to cook!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET F.

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

Multi generation girls trip

A great place to stay . Our group ranged in age from 3 to 70. Very kid friendly with toys for the little one. Easy access to Waterton Park. Beautiful view. Well stocked and organized kitchen. Best VRBO I've ever stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Perfect house near Waterton

Our family of 3 kids and 4 adults loved our stay in this house! It was clean, comfortable, and cozy. Beautiful mountain views! Kids loved "their" own upstairs space. Kitchen was well stocked, and Jan gave us great recommendations for Waterton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jan Creason

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I am not a native to Mountain View area having grown up in Calgary but my husband and I have lived here for the past 18 years. Three of our 5 children also live here and 13 of our 17 grandchildren. I was a Dental Hygienist for 30 years but have been in the hospitality industry for the past 18 years in Waterton and in Mountain View. So you could say I went from cleaning teeth to cleaning toilets!! I hope that your stay at Rocky Mountain Guest House will enable you to get out and explore this part of Southern Alberta and come to love it as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

You never get tired of viewing Chief Mountain, weather it be in the early morning, late evening, or seeing the storms surround it's grandeur. You may also enjoy the shaded lawn area, reading a book and looking up to take in the view and bird watching.

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