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Wavehill Estate - Luxury Retreat Accommodation
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Space | 5,500 sq. ft. |
| Property type | estate |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
A spectacular 3 bedroom log and stone home, Wavehill is more like a mini resort
With a steady stream of 5 star reviews Wavehill continues to provide a true sanctuary for those seeking a very high-end vacation experience. A spectacular log and stone home, Wavehill is more like a mini resort that was built with total Hedonism in mind. The home is lavishly furnished with high quality artworks, memorabilia and rare antiques. Over the years Wavehill has attracted not only families but famous models, artists, musicians, movie stars and iconic business leaders. Immersed in nature and all its glory on a daily basis, this magnificent hillside property of over 90 acres is bordered on all sides by crown land and the Rocky Mountain Forestry Reserve. Wavehill offers stunning, uninterrupted views across the adjacent valley to the Rocky Mountains, providing the ultimate in privacy and seclusion. Features include a theater, outside jacuzzi, huge 6 person shower with stereo, pool table, full size-gym and hilltop observatory with 240 degree panoramic views. This is a destination where you can instantly decompress and escape. Because of the homes exceptional hilltop positioning you are literally siting in a vortex of natural energy. It is a home of tranquility and serenity that every visitor to Wavehill comments on when they arrive and remember long after they leave.
About Christopher Talbot
I arrived in Calgary 12 years ago and had dreamed of owning a luxury resort style log home in the mountains. I searched all the typical areas to find a suitable location, Bragg Creek, Canmore and Kananaskis Country, but found these areas very congested. What i really wanted was total privacy, complete silence and panoramic views. Fortunately a friend told me of an acreage that had a partially built log home that bordered the Rocky Mountain Forestry Reserve NW of Cochrane. As soon as i saw the property i fell in love with the possibilities. I spent a year finishing the home and included lots of exceptional features so that i could totally indulge myself as well as entertain corporate clients, friends and family.
Christopher Talbot purchased this estate in 2000
Why Christopher Talbot chose Alberta
You can enjoy day outings to a number of world class destinations in the surrounding areas and then escape to a place of great beauty, peace and total silence where you can escape the congestion of the tourist destinations.
What makes this estate unique
The full size Gym, Hill top observatory, 10 ft theater screen, wifi, multi zone sound system, 8 person shower with inside stereo, outside fire pits and 2 jacuzzi's are enough to keep everyone happy and occupied. The property is also ideal as an executive retreat, honeymoons and family reunions.
Amenities
Bighorn No. 8 Estate Accommodation and Amenities
- estate
- Guests provide their own meals
- 5500 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- Min. age of primary renter: 30
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Spa
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Fitness Room / Equipment ...
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Wood Stove
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 3 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
,
jetted tub
Bathroom 2 - toilet , tub , Antique claw tub , twin sinks, granite counter tops
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , 6 person shower, twin sinks, multiple shower heads,
- 3.5
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 king
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
twin double bed futons - 2 double
- King size beds (2), Queen size Beds (1), Double bed size Futons (2)
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Game Room ...
- Music Library ...
- Pool Table
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Balcony
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Hot Tub ...
- jetted tub ...
- cinemas
- restaurants
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(47 traveler reviews)
A wonderful retreat
If you want to enjoy this stunning part of Canada, but avoid the crowds in Banff, this is the place to be. The setting is lovely, the house well-maintained, and the view from the deck hard to beat. The hilltop "cabin" is surrounded by gorgeous wild flowers and there is plenty of hiking and trout fishing nearby. The owner and property manager are both quite responsive if anything comes up during your stay.
love it
i love this place，hahaha，i will come back
Beautiful!
We were 3 couples staying and it was perfect!
We cooked in several meals and we had all what was needed to prepare full course meals.
We enjoyed the hot tub and fires. We sat on the decks every morning and every evening. They was so much deck space! We loved the swing too! The views were spectacular! We could see the mountains from the deck as well as from the observatory. We spent some afternoons having wine/beer/appetizers before dinner at the deck of the observatory. We hit it just right to see the fall foliage on the Aspen trees!
It was so relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful at the cabin, that we couldn't wait to come home from a day of exploring! We also enjoyed morning hikes on the property.
We felt like we were the only people around for miles! and I think we were!
We all felt spoiled and content with our stay at your beautiful, peaceful, cabin and the wonderful exploring we did in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka, etc.
Can't wait to come back again, Thank you for sharing your Canadian Paradise.
Always Love Well, Melissa, David, Paul, Sandy, David and Laura
P.S. Lana was great in checking us in. The Cabin was spotless. Prompt response while booking etc. Would recommend to family and friends alike. Just remember it is about 1 1/2 hours from Banff but it was well with the drive to stay her for us. We loved the beauty and seclusion we had here.
Family Adventure
My family of six adults vacationed at Wavehill July 16 through July 24. We all were well satisfied with the house and surroundings. The house is a 'work of art' that Chris has created and contains everything needed for a wonderful vacation. The deck space is spacious with plenty of chairs, tables and large swing. The hot tub was a welcome relief at the end of a long day in the Rockies. The view of the mountains from the observatory is superb.
Lana, the caretaker, is a real jewel. She is friendly and very helpful. Chris handles the business end of Wavehill and all is done very professionally.
I highly recommend Wavehill for a retreat away from the ordinary.
John
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Phenomenal and memorable property
Wavehill was a fantastic property for our family. It met our needs very well. The house is beautiful and the property itself is very scenic and relaxing.
The only reasons for 4 stars and not 5 stars relate to (a) the wifi speed, which we found to be slower than we are accustomed and not "broadband" and (b) TV functionality and choices (no TSN, sports). Although these are minor when visiting an area as beautiful as Alberta, where you should spend most of your time outdoors exploring, with three teens, when having some down time, these features would have been nice.
But otherwise, well supplied with towels, essentials, etc.
It is quite a distance from some activities, so be ready for driving 30 minutes minimum. This wasn't a problem for us, as we wanted to avoide the crowds and the regular congested tourist scene.
We enjoyed time on the large outdoor patios, with amazing views. Coffee in the mornings and BBQ in the evenings. It was a great place and we would recommend.
Perfect for my Family of 11
Wavehill is located in a remote area which is exactly what made it perfect for our Family Vacation. We all have such busy lives that being together In this beautiful home allowed us to spend time together without the distractions of work and our typical daily lives. It was close enough to Banff, Canmore, Chochrane and Lake Louise to allow us to see some spectacular sites in Alberta.
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paintball, horse riding, riverside walks, quad riding from front door
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $250 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $100 per person per night |
| Damage Insurance | $99 |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
Please note that the vrbo automated quoting system is only a guide to pricing. PLEASE NOTE; Rates vary from $600- $1200 USD per night depending on the season, length of stay and number of guests.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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