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Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair

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A modern interior with a large abstract painting on the wall, a kitchen area with appliances, and a staircase leading to another level.
A bedroom with a forest mural on the wall, a bed with a wolf print bedspread, and a wooden ceiling.
A wooden deck with tires arranged in a pattern.
A wooden door with a white panel, a small porch with steps, a potted plant, and a wooden wall with a hanging sign.
A wooden gazebo with a bench, located near a body of water with trees in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mountain View, AB
  • Place, Waterton Lakes National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton Lakes Golf Course
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Mountain View

Mountain View is home to this cabin. Waterton Lakes Golf Course and Waterton Marina 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.
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Mountain View, AB

What's nearby

  • Belly River - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course - 29 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Waterton Marina - 35 min drive - 41.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair on Nov 10, 2026 start from $236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair located?

Situated in Mountain View, this cabin is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Waterton Lakes National Park and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Maskinonge Lake and Lonesome Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms and beds were clean. I love that they staggered the cabins so youre not right next to your neighbors and you get some privacy. Very well maintained and spacious cabin for the price. Will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at the Wilderness Huts in the Payne Lake Family Campground a few times now and always have a great experience. Both the campground and huts are well-maintained and most of the other campsites are full of long term residents who are quiet and keep to themselves. The huts themselves have pretty much any amenity you need and more. The campground is located about 25-30 minutes from the Waterton townsite which is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely place and a nice getaway from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

We enjoyed staying at the wilderness hut. Great location and great that we were able to bring our dog with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families. Very clean. Excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Cabin was clean and well equipped. Hosts were very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

My mother, my sister and I spent a lovely 3 nights in the Wolf Lair cabin. It is well equipped, has comfortable beds and perfectly situated near Waterton. We walked the trail nearby, played pickleball and took a canoe out for a paddle on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun times

It was rainy but the cabin was super nice! The lake was fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Too bad that the weather wasn’t cooperating while you were there but hopefully you come and stay with us again when it is sunny.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and accommodating. There was so much to do with the family that was walking distance from our cabin. Any questions that came up were answered right away. Will definitely come again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great location, well kept, and the host eas very friendly. Definitely a do again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good place to stay while visiting Watertown Park. There are enough beds but the space was a little tight for 4 adults. The shower and extra toilets were nearby but might be an issue for some people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic weekend. The accommodations had everything we needed, the best were comfortable and the cabin was clean. All areas were well kept and the scenery was next to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterton getaway

Cute little cabin. Very basic but close to Waterton which is what is really important. Host is great to deal with, very quick responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip to Waterton

Our stay in the Wilderness Lodge was perfect. It had beautiful views, the people were nice, it was dog friendly and it was very close to the Waterton NP. Also the playground was awesome and not just for kids. There was also a canoe we could use to go out on the lake and view the beautiful sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Mountain View trip

The host was awesome from start to finish. The property/ cabin is a cute oasis to use as a base for our time in waterton. I would without hesitation recommend this property to friend and family. My husband and I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, modern cabin in a lovely campground

I surprised my partner with 2 nights in a cabin near Waterton for his birthday (around 30 mins away). We loved our stay. The cabin is clean, modern, and full of amenities. The AC was a nice touch. We also loved the campground - it’s full of friendly families who own the lots and it was only steps away from Payne Lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you for staying with us and excellent review. Hope you visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for some peace and quiet ... this is the place. Clean cabin. Everything you would need to make your stay enjoyable. Will recommend and come back at our earliest opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2023
Thank you for this great review. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is super cute and would be the perfect place to bring a family to, especially with the awesome outdoor obstacle course. The only downside is the water had a musty earthy smell/ taste to it so we ended up bringing our own wate. Otherwise it was a fantastic place to stay with a well equipped kitchen with hot plate, air fryer, microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Amazing place great people even got rid of a wasp nest quickly. Will be back Payrick
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterton Oasis

Beautiful cabin just outside of Waterton Park (which was nice as we only had to pay for a parks pass for part of our trip). My boyfriend and I had an amazing time. Our unit had everything that we needed. With a 5 minute walk, you can watch the sunset over the lake behind the mountains. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2022
Thanks for staying with us and very communicative and respectful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views!

Our stay in the Wolf's Lair was one of the best 4 days EVER!! Payne Lake is close to Waterton Park, Red Rock Canyon, Buffalo Paddock Loop, many many hikes, and the lake itself was perfect to take a dip! We "attempted" Pickleball, shot some hoops, played Cornhole, played horseshoes and even took some time to try out the obstacles! Would definitely recommend to rent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cabin close to Waterton Lakes

We spent 2 nights at the cabin while we were visiting Waterton Lakes. The cabin was well-equipped with everything we could possibly need. It’s clean and everything looks new. The cabin is dog-friendly which we appreciated very much. It’s located in a campground but was very quiet and we could walk our dogs around the campground without other dogs running loose. It’s located in a beautiful area and our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The cabin was new and very clean, however the pictures made it look like it was on the lake, but its not. Also the bathroom is very small, and there is no shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2-day stay

This property was comfortable and well-designed to accommodate two people upstairs with some privacy and 1 person and a dog downstairs. The under-the-stairs space has storage space for luggage etc and drawers for tucking away items. The kitchen is well stocked with cutlery, glasses, mugs and so on, for six or more people. The two outdoor seating areas add to the sense of space. We would have used them more if we weren’t meeting with family in Waterton townsite. We didn’t make use of the showers, which are separate from unit. Highly recommend. Nearby Payne Lake is beautiful.
Payne Lake is a short walk from this unit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice hidden gem close to Waterton

Our family of 4 had an amazing time in the hut. We stayed a full week. The hut is small, yet has everything we needed, the kitchen is well-equipped to cook anything (air fryer, toaster, slow cooker...) and there is a fan and air-conditioning if it's too hot. The campground was not busy at all, and the play area was really fun (for us adults too - like discovering pickleball). There is a lounge area with Wifi and many boardgames and books. The Payne Lake is beautiful to walk around or go boating/paddling... The Waterton Park is just 20 minutes away. And managed a day trip in the US to check on the Glacier National Park too (1hour drive from the hut). Highly recommended. And if you had a dog, you can bring it too (for those who have pets).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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