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15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view

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Our living room just off of the dining room.
The kitchen. Another stove, fridge and pantry is just around the corner in back
Music room just off of the dining room. Lots of seating space throughout house
Entrance
living room view from upstairs. TV room too.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 252800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mountain View, AB
  • Waterton Lakes National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Waterton Marina
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view

This super fun property offers so much more than just accommodation. It is perfect for family reunions and also offers near the property - The Gathering Place with cook house, and large gathering area with tables and chairs and stage area. (This is a rentable venue and must be booked ahead of time. It rents for 250.00 per day) The Hayloft is located on a little farm just outside Waterton Park and there is a little lake on the property as well. For your enjoyment we have a farm animal petting tour with bunnies, kitties, goats, ponies and horses. New this year we are offering our "introduction to horses" program where we give rides in our arena. Our trained staff gives kids and adults a fun opportunity to learn a little about horses and then have rides while we lead the horse. We also offer wagon rides at night and paddle boats are there for fun on the little lake. So there really is a lot to do here at The Hayloft. It has a great amount of space with fully furnished kitchen, two fridges, two stoves and ovens, large dining area and sitting area, extra tables and chairs seating for 20 plus people. With seven bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, 11 full sized beds there is plenty of sleeping space too. There is a hide-a-bed for extra sleeping needs and a single bed as well. If more accommodation is needed we also have a smaller home right on the same property The Lakeside Gallery & Guest House that will sleep up to 12, and rents out for 250.00 per night for 4 persons and 30.00 per extra person if more than 4. So in reality we can sleep up to 37 if the other home is rented along with The Hayloft.

It rents out for 750.00 per night for up to 20 persons and 30.00 per extra person. The taxes add another 9% will be added to the cost and there is a 200.00 cleaning fee.
The upstairs floor has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom has a queen and a double and an en suite bathroom with large tub and a separate shower.
Main floor bedroom has a king size bed and there is also a half bath on the main floor.
The basement has walk out doors, a sitting room, 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. The bathroom has separate a room for the toilet, and separate room for the shower so that more than one person can have access at a time. The sink and vanity are separate also.
The main floor has a wood burning stove and plenty of seating for everyone plus a really really nice view of Chief Mountain.
There is free internet, and television for movies and dvd's, There is also plenty of parking space.

Property manager

Cheryl Davidsen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow amplified music outside of the house. If using fire pit area, quiet hour begins at 10 pm and no amplified music allowed

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: 50
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this vacation home is in the mountains. Waterton Lakes Golf Course 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 Glacier National Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Mountain View, AB

What's nearby

  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 10 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course - 19 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Cameron Lake - 24 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Waterton Marina - 27 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Cameron Falls - 27 min drive - 28.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Ridge Resort B & B - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view located?

This family-friendly Mountain View vacation home is located in the mountains, 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Belly River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Police Outpost Provincial Park and Lonesome Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, nice stay
This home was comfortable, cozy and had lots of room for visiting. We had a siblings retreat (+spouses), 12 of us in total, most over 60. The hosts were friendly, communicated well and were very attentive and responsive for the couple of times we had minor issues or questions. At the last minute, we had a wheelchair bound sibling join us. The home worked but not ideal, the basement and main floor were accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Gathering place
The Hay loft was a great place to gather for a family reunion. The place isn't new but its in good condition. would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our group
We had a small family reunion here for about 5 days. The house easily accommodated 15 people, and met our needs perfectly. The house is comfortable and well equipped. No complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Wonderful stay in lovely Mountain View - highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian P., St.Catharines

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location close to Waterton or Csrdston
Overall, a good place to stay. Could use some updating. Second time staying here. Works well for our group of 11.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Our family had a wonderful time at this home. Cheryl was responsive to any of our needs. The kids enjoyed all of the farm animals next door, and my husband and I took nightly walks to watch the sunset over the mountains. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The farm near Waterton
The home had lots of activities to do, and the family was available to help make it a fun experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Mountain View
Conveniently located not far from Waterton Park, this large home is welcoming and fun for all ages. The house is comfortable. And many activities are available on the surrounding farm. We spent a lot of time in Waterton but also very much enjoyed our stay here at the "Hayloft." We had a memorable time and would stay here again the next time we vacation in southern Alberta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raeldon B., Tigard, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time at the Hayloft
We had a wonderful time (all 16 of us) with the activities and the home itself. We went on the wagon ride, watched demonstrations, fed the rabbits, horses, chickens, goats, etc. We were close to Waterton National Park. There was plenty of room in the house. We loved the rustic setting. Our host was fantastic. We would love to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., Cedar City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home away from home!
The Davidson home is so enjoyable! It was a very special stay for my family and especially for me. I recently lost my mom and it was so soothing to speak with Cheryl about her memories of mom. The home is not far from where my grandparents home was and it has that beautiful view of Chief Mountain. There are so many things to do on their property! And a very short walk to The Barn Store. Its located very close to Waterton Lakes Park to the west, and about 25 km from Cardston to the east. But honestly, the house is so wonderful and relaxing that a family could just opt to stay there rather than go out to play! We enjoyed the ping pong table and the TV. The beds and bedrooms were lovely. We had a family reunion potluck to attend that i had decided i wouldnt be able to cook for because i didn't want to bring my own giant pan from Utah. Low and behold, the kitchen was stocked with a huge pan, perfect for making tapioca in, as well as an electric mixer! Our stay was absolutely perfect. We wish we could've stayed longer. Thank you, Cheryl!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
More Pros then Cons
We needed to find a big place near Glacier or Waterton Lakes NP and that is just not an easy or affordable task. We were lucky to find this place in Mountain View. The home is 15 minutes from the entrance gate of Waterton Lakes NP about an hour from Many Glacier area of Glacier NP. The home itself is huge with 3 bedrooms in basement, 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor and 1 bedroom on the main floor. We had 13 people and had plenty of room and beds. The kitchen is large and well stocked. Large dining table. The living room and other spaces are large. The house was clean and well stocked. The home is rustic and well used. If you are looking for luxury or 5 star accommodations then this isn't the place for you. Some of the furniture, especially in the basement is very worn but that was our kid zone and they certainly didn't care. The outside of the home doesn't give you a vacation home vibe. It's not a cabin tucked in the mountains but located on a working farm. 3-4 RV's where the host family lives are parked out back with their vehicles/snowmobiles and farm/outbuildings. A worn looking house is right next door. Cheryl is the owner and she said her family lives in the home during the off season. She was a great host and very responsive to us and took care of a few issues that arose effectively and quickly. They are very willing to show their property with hay rides, pond boats and tour of barn and their animals. Overall, good value for the price and met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L., Riverton, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canadian Home
Unexpectedly grand is how we all describe this home away from home. Very special hosts and amenities. We recommend this Hay Loft to all. This could not have been better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kazy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a big get together
Check in was super easy and Cheryl was super helpful with any questions we had! There was plenty of room for everyone, we didnt feel cramped at all with 20 people. Will recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room and fun location
The host, Cheryl, was very responsive. Check-in was smooth and flexible. The house had lots of space for our large group. Beautiful views of the mountains and close to Waterton, Payne Lake, and Cardston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Joann H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Family gathering
The house is way too dated, somewhat run down and in a middle of no where. We booked and paid for 2 nights; however, we only stayed for one night and checked out the next day to another lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property
We loved our stay - the owners were very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. It was a very hot weekend, so the house definitely got warm during the day, but the nights were nice and cool. The house had everything we needed to make our meals and make our stay comfortable. Short drive to Payne lake for a quick swim, or about 20 minutes to Waterton. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly and helpful hosts
Trying to find a property that will house 19 people and be self-sufficient is no easy task. This property sure fit the bill. There was plenty of room for all of us. The hosts were great and very accommodating. We appreciated being able to visit the barn animals as well. A great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We gather here for a impromptu family reunion for my grandmas funeral. It was awesome to find a place that would accommodate all my siblings and our kids. Owner was super responsive and helpful with our paperwork for crossing the border as well. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
45 annniversary celebration
The location was great with views of surrounding land and mountains. short scenic drive to Waterton Part and Village. Older home, a bit rustic but every thing worked fine. room for the kids to run around out side and had a firepit. Rooms big enough for our activities( 20+ people) House needs some freshening up and outside could use some love. Overall worked good for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterton
This property was very nice. Quiet and close to waterton park. The view of the mountains and praries was spectacular. House had great amenities and was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Soma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, staff support any time
It was great place, house, manager and her support for anything anytime Thank you Sheryl

10/10 Excellent

Pablo C.

Amazing place! We've been twice and will definitely go back
Very spacious and beautiful place. Cheryl is also a great person to deal with. The house temperature may vary from room to room but space heaters are provided. Thanks Cheryl!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

Nice house
Everything you need and plenty of space. We had a good time. Very close to Waterton park The owners are very nice and friendly Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin F.

Beautiful home with everything you could need!
Was a very pleasant stay. House was fairly secluded with great views and a huge amount of space to accommodate our entire group. Close to Waterton and all it’s attractions. Only about 15 minutes from Waterton Lakes Golf Course, which is still in great condition regardless of last years fire. Would recommend for others with large groups in the area for any different reason. Host was gracious and offered anything we may need for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Close to Waterton - July 2018
This is a VERY spacious home with lots of room for relaxing and enjoying family together. The kitchen facilities are spacious and the cooking appliances and cookware make meal prep very easy. The large kitchen/dining table made for good family meals. There are many bedrooms - we used just four of the seven or so, and bathroom facilities are on all floors. There is a large box of toys which are grandson enjoyed. As with many homes in this area, there was no central air conditioning and no window or room a/c units. We did open the windows and used a fan at night which helped cool the bedrooms to a comfortable sleeping temperature. The homeowners recommend against drinking water from the tap and provide bottled water near the kitchen area. We made coffee with that, cooked with that, and filled our water bottles for hiking with that water. The beds and bedding were comfortable. There's a very large, home-wide porch which provides a nice view of Chief Mountain and other mountains near Glacier/Waterton - great way to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. We really enjoyed the proximity to Waterton Park, the reason we selected this property. However, much of Waterton is closed to hiking and driving due to the extensive wildfires last September (2017). There are plenty of restaurants to enjoy in Waterton Village if you are so inclined. There seem to be other restaurants in Cardston, a town about 20 miles east of this home. Overall, the home and location were quiet (outside of some road noise) and quite convenient to Waterton which was our focus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Davidsen

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Hello, we are Eugene and Cheryl Davidsen. We built our own home and raised our lovely family here in this area. I was born and raised right here in Mountain View and am so very happy to have been able to raise my family here as well in a home we built from scratch. We love the view and the closeness to Waterton National Park. Our home is located on a ranch with barn and cattle. But we are located in such a convenient spot, right on Highway 5 and within minutes of Waterton Park. A little about our family - We raised 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls and we now have 20 grandchildren. We have used our home for amazing family gatherings year round and have so much enjoyed having a place for everyone to come home to. It is so fun and satisfying to now be offering that to others through the VRBO site. We love to snowmobile in the winter, ATV and bike in the summer and we are all musicians. We have a family band and perform for various functions. We are also in the process of putting in a campground in our north field where we will be adding a Fort with cabins for large family reunions and retreats. Our cabins will have the names of our early settlers and ancestors here in Mountain View with their stories and pictures on the walls. We are so excited about this and feel there is a great need for large group facilities. Getting our home ready to rent out is the first step towards our goal. We want to offer a great place to bring families.

What makes this property unique

I think one of the best things about our property are the activities we offer our guests. Wagon rides, petting zoo, boating AND spinning and weaving demonstrations in our Hitching Post building. We love to show people a good time! We can even give you a horse riding experience!

Languages:

English

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