Canmore Accommodations

The Silvertip Lodge... Your Home in the Canadian Rockies Canmore, Alberta Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 158457

Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada (One Hours Drive West from Calgary & 10 minutes from Banff)

Accommodations:  Home, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths (Sleeps 10)

Welcome to The Lodge at Silvertip, a spacious and elegant private residence that is set amongst towering pine and fir high up on an escarpment overlooking the town of Canmore, Alberta and minutes away from Banff. We are located an hours drive from Calgary and offer exquisite amenities in luxurious surroundings to provide an ideal retreat for the sophisticated traveler. Large enough for family reunions or corporate retreats, yet intimate in scale for smaller groups; we look forward to making your visit memorable.

* Comfortable and luxurious five bedroom, five bath home
* More than 4200 square feet on three levels
* Natural materials and finishes
* High ceilings, spacious rooms and natural light
* Custom built in 1999 to exacting specifications by European-trained craftsmen
* Professionally decorated and furnished
* Quality linens and duvets
* Upper level: Private master bedroom with stunning views of the entire Bow Valley through large picture windows. Limestone ensuite master retreat: his and her vanities, oversized jetted soaking tub, steam shower, walk-in closet/dressing area, heated floors throughout. From the master bedroom enter the library, with its comfortable leather sofa and chairs, gas fireplace, 42 inch plasma TV and, of course, books. A balcony off the library is ideal for sunning, or watching the sunset. Computer alcove. Second bedroom has ensuite bathroom with slate shower, and walk-in closet. Third and fourth bedrooms share a bathroom with tub/shower in hand-made tile.
* Ground level: Well-designed gourmet kitchen with eat-in breakfast area, lovely dining room, living room with oriental rugs and wood burning fireplace, piano room, powder room with a full shower. Walk out to the patio, with BBQ and seating for 10.
* Lower level has fifth bedroom with two twin beds, full tiled bathroom with tub/shower and granite vanity. Game room and kids activity center. Radiant in-floor heat.
* Full size washing machine, dryer and iron
* Heated two car garage with opener; ski storage
* We are a SMOKE FREE and LOW ALLERGY environment

We are located on a private street overlooking the SILVERTIP golf course. We are on the sunny side of the Valley. It is a 3 minute drive or a 15 minute walk to the center of the town of Canmore; a 10 minute drive to Banff. We are minutes away from numerous other world-class mountain golf courses, each with its own personality, scenery and level of play. We are nearby world-class ski resorts, including Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer: Full size Kenmore washer for your private use
    • Dryer: Full size Kenmore dryer for your private use, as well as iron and ironing board
    • Linens Provided: Linens provided; quality bedding and duvets; optional maid/linen service available at additional cost.
    • Garage: Heated 2-car garage with remote door opener and room for 2 additional vehicles on private driveway
    • Gas Fireplace: Gas fireplace in upstairs library area
    • Wood Fireplace: Wood burning fireplace on main floor. We recommend Duraflame (or similar) logs as they burn cleaner and are more environmentally friendly. Second floor library has a no-fuss gas fireplace.
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed (4) : All four upstairs bedrooms have queen beds with three inch memory foam mattress toppers
    • Twin/Single Bed (2) : Guest suite in the basement has two single beds
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV and 42 inch high-definition plasma TV with upconverting DVD player (movie rentals available nearby)
    • DVD
    • Video Library: DVD mini-library of movies filmed in Canmore, as well as nearby video rentals
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Jetted Tub in Bath: Jetted air/water tub in master suite
    • Sauna: Well, actually not a sauna, but a steam shower in the master suite
    • Pool Table
    • Foosball
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: Granite countertops, island sink & cleanup sink, 6-burner Viking range with griddle, Subzero all-fridge, pantry upright freezer, Asko quiet dishwasher, microwave, island sink and separate cleanup sink, Saeco deluxe super-automatic expresso machine, drip carafe coffee maker, blender, Waring Pro waffle maker, panini grill and automatic rice cooker.
    • Cooking Utensils Provided: We have pots, we have pans, we have lots of cutlery, plenty of glassware, stemware, a turbocharged screwpull corkscrew, most spices and condiments you might need, including a collection of hot sauces and mustards, a wok and various knick-knacks
    • Refrigerator: Subzero built-in all-fridge with separate upright freezer in pantry
    • Dishwasher: Asko diswasher
    • Microwave: Built-in Panasonic full size microwave
    • Catering Available: Catering, maid service and local concierge service are available at additional cost by prior arrangement. Arriving late? You may pre-order your favorite foods and beverages to be stocked in the fridge for your midnight snack and morning breakfast.
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Full size propane gas barbecue with broiler
    • Charcoal BBQ Grill: Weber Classic Kettle charcoal barbecue with electric charcoal starter if you are a charcoal purist
    • Deck/Patio: On-grade deck off kitchen shaded by Douglas Fir trees overlooking the golf course and the Town of Canmore with unobstructed, panoramic 180 degree views. Two round patio tables and outside seating for 10+
    • Balcony: Balcony overlooking rear (escarpment) as well as second balcony overlooking front
  • View/Location
    • Mountain View: Panoramic, unobstructed mountain views overlook the Town of Canmore, The Three Sisters and Ha Ling Peaks (please see panorama view on the bottom of the 1st page of our website)
    • Golf Course Front: Directly backing onto SilverTip golf course, however, we are on a ridge probably 150 feet above the course, so no errant golf balls yet and we back onto wildlife corridor/nature preserve to ensure your peace and quiet.
    • Golf Course View: Overlooking the Silvertip golf course
  • Communications
    • Telephone: Single line telephone. Thermal paper fax machine
    • Computer: Macintosh OS-X desktop computer and HP inkjet printer
    • Broadband Internet: High speed broadband internet
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Security-enabled WiFi 802.11G. Access password is located within the upstairs computer hutch.
  • Other Amenities
    • Carefully built with natural finishes, in-floor radiant heat in basement and master bedroom, water softener and insulated, triple-glazed, windows making for a comfortable and serene stay.
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed: No pets please, even if they are fuzzy and cute, due to allergy concerns
    • Kid Friendly: Kids games and activity center in basement includes comics, books, puzzles, blocks, train set as well as foosball and billiards. House is NOT baby proof, so keep that in mind as some breakable items should be moved out of reach and younger children will need supervision, much as at your home or if you were visiting somebody.
    • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: We will not rent to vacationing students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian or parent. PLEASE BE AWARE - WE DO NOT RENT FOR 'WEEKENDS'.
    • Smoking Not Allowed: Nope, sorry; you may only smoke if you are actually on fire.
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Rafting
    • Kayaking
    • Boating
    • Swimming
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Snowmobiling
    • Sledding/Tubing
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Hunting
    • Rock Climbing
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
    • Horseback Riding
  • Other Activities
    • We would like to have you as our guests, but, please NO weekend rental requests.

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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Rates depend on season and number of people staying. Minimum stay required.
Security deposit or credit card pre-authorization at time of booking.
Base rate of $5000/week is discounted for longer stays and is higher during major
holidays (such as New Year, Spring Break, Thanksgiving and Christmas week).
A deposit of 50% guarantees your reservation.
Please review our rental contract upon booking for all policies & conditions.
Regular rentals begin & end on Sundays (excepting major holidays).
*PLEASE NOTE that we are not using the booking calender - contact us for avail*

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover

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Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #158457

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