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River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta

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A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with a built-in sink, wooden cabinets, and a large window.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a stone wall.
A couple seated in a white ornate carriage with floral decorations, surrounded by greenery.
A room with a wooden bookshelf, a dining table with chairs, a glass shower enclosure, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Turner Valley, AB
  • Place, Spruce Meadows
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Grey Eagle Casino
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Chinook Centre
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Turner Valley

Located in Turner Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Local points of interest include Spruce Meadows, Heritage Pointe Golf Course, and Shawnessy Shopping Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Turner Valley, AB

What's nearby

  • Spruce Meadows - 38 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Grey Eagle Casino - 46 min drive - 69.1 km
  • Chinook Centre - 50 min drive - 70.0 km
  • Calgary Zoo - 57 min drive - 88.7 km
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 58 min drive - 76.5 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chuckwagon Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cougars Sports Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Millarville Farmers Market - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 32 miles (52 km) of Heritage Pointe Golf Course, Spruce Meadows and Maggie's Diner. Fish Creek Provincial Park and Shawnessy Shopping Centre are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. We enjoyed the stay and was very clean. The only problem was the shower/bathroom- one shower with little privacy. It was hard taking showers with 4 people. Great property enjoyed the firepit and the river a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed!

We walked in and the place was spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This was an amazing weekend. They thought of everything, a lot of attention to detail. Outdoor space was fantastic and the place is very clean and well equipped. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couples Retreat

We had such a great visit at the River Rock Retreat! Ian and Jack warmly greeted us and told us the ins and outs of the place including good hiking suggestions and floating routes! We walked, we floated, enjoyed some R&R on the deck and in the hot tub! This spot is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed every minute of it!! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

The property is absolutely beautiful along the river and very quiet and private. Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was well stocked with supplies. Easy to find and only 5 minutes drive from all the main businesses in Turner Valley. Everyone in our group loved it and would definitely stay again. Both the host and caretaker were responsive and friendly. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Get Away - Quiet Relaxing Holidays!

The pictures of the property are excellent, but they still do not do it justice. The house located at the end of the road is quiet and very well maintained. Everything one could need is available. Donna and Ian ensured that we had everything one could want in order to have an excellent holiday! We can't wait to visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Vibes! This is an awesome property with a cozy cabin and spectacular views of the river! Secluded yet on the edge of town. The deer are comfortable walking around in the yard while the eagles circle above. We took our bernedoodle and it is disneyland for dogs! A special shout out to the Caretaker, Ian and his sidekick Jack, they made it all the more special
Just wandering around the yard mid afternoon 😮
Beautiful views ❤️
Super Fire Pit
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

The cottage is lovely. Great location on the water. Well appointed. Huge deck! Hot tub! We will be back. Ian was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant getaway

As soon as we arrived we immediately felt relaxed and impressed with the natural beauty of the property. The property is well maintained and clean. We loved the deck and the seating areas. It is close to the park and Tuner Valley so that was a bonus. It is a great place for winding down and for peace and quiet. Thank you Donna. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Great to have you Chris! Hope to see you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romantic Getaway

This little gem will surprise you. It is private, with amazing views and soothing sounds of the river was just what we needed to relax and Unwind. We were quite happy that we found this place. We will be keeping it on our favourites list - as we already plan on returning one day. Thanks for being such a great host Donna.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you Mike and Stacey! Hope to see you back!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed Humans and Smiling Dogs!

What a wonderful and chill end of summer vacation! Beautiful home, amazing deck (huge!), fun for the doggos (swimming, running, playing, freedom), and Jack the dog and Ian next door! We played games, rode bikes, chatted, cooked in a well equipped kitchen, visited Eau Claire Distillery and Bertie's Vintage in town (cool place!), and laughed ... a lot! We will return, maybe in the winter to experience the property at a different time of year ... as well as a hopeful return in the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
We loved having you and your dogs!!! See you again!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

River Rock Stay

Area was beautiful, peaceful, quiet, very private. Cottage itself was cute, but we were expecting a little bit more space for the amount of people that stayed:) Also, the bathroom situation worked fine for a 2 night stay, but not ideal for a longer term stay with that many people. Overall, it was very cute & cozy to stay in. Fees were higher than we anticipated. 300/night sounds like a great deal at the outset, till it's booked and then the fees came, and it was more than we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful property

Overall this property was beautiful. The bathroom situation is odd but the backyard is stunning. The cabin is adorable and we found it had everything we needed in the kitchen. The on site caretaker was lovely and helpful and his 2 cats and dog (Jack) made the stay just that much better. We had a wonderful day in the river and overall I would highly recommend booking this place. The only thing I would say is read the listing carefully! The “pull out beds” are not really beds and there was no bedding for them. I was in a pod (super comfy and cute) and I was very comfortable but the girls sleeping in the living room said they were very uncomfortable. The other thing is, bring drinking water! We were not quite prepared for the smell of the well water but also, it is a rural property (which is why I booked it) so that shouldn’t have been a surprise but, bring your own drinking water! Again! Highly recommend it, the area is just beautiful and you will have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and host!

Amazing property and host. I hope to visit again in the future! My only issue was the check-in/out process. It's clearly stated on the profile that there is no person-to-person contact, but I was greeted by the caretaker both when checking in and out. Though the caretaker is very polite and welcoming, it was not expected. Especially seeing them turn on the lights and walk out of the front door right as I was arriving. I appreciate the gesture, but it took away from my experience of feeling like I was alone at a riverside home in nature. The caretaker also lives within eyesight of most areas of the home (both inside & outside). I imagine this will be noticed less in the warmer seasons as the vegetation will create separation but in the colder months, it's very apparent. All of this said, I enjoyed my stay and will hope to visit again - just with different expectations. My goal with this review is to help others have realistic expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Spectacular!!

This property is truly amazing! It is so beautiful and what it has to offer is breathtaking. During our stay, we unfortunately encountered severe weather not allowing us to explore as much as we had hoped too yet this quite honestly ended up on being one of our most memorable and relaxing getaway's ever! Donna the property owner is simply fabulous....she is the best, and is there instantly should you require something as is Ian the groundskeeper! Our whole experience left us feeling refreshed....renewed...and knowing that we will be making a visit out here once again very, very soon! Thank you Donna from the bottom of our hearts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really good

It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thanks Ollie! Hope to see you back again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway

Me and my wife stayed hear for our anniversary and it was absolutely perfect the area was quiet and peaceful and still only minutes from town as well as having some very beautiful views outside it had so many added touches that made the place feel extremely welcoming with lots to offer. I would recommend this location to any one or any group. I will be booking this place again for sure. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Hello Lorin, Thank you for the lovely review. Happy you enjoyed! We hope to see you back! Regards, Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing getaway

We stayed for two nights.. we should up late on the first day and it was already dark and had a little trouble finding the place and the property owner was more then willing to help us out… wish we would have gotten there earlier to enjoy the place more because it is truely one of a kind… I could spend a whole week there… very relaxing, quiet, beautiful views, great for exploring and fun with kids… we will be bringing our whole family there next year for a family getaway… we highly recommend this retreat…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

We booked this so we'd have a place to get away if it's full blown covid and travel was At a stop. Well thats exactly what got put on lockdown the day before we got here in September. But I am so glad we made it here, the fall colors are absolutely stunning, there's a lookout a little steep hike right on the property, it over looks the river and is so worth it! The cabin had all that you need and even if you don't want to cook there are really good restaurants in Turner Valley and Black diamond. The hot tub, fire pit, and walkout to the river make it so you really don't need to leave, I will be back for the summer to enjoy the river too! Donna is easy to get in contact with if need be, there is a groundskeeper next door who is there as much or as little as you'd like, and there are a couple of doggos who come to visit too 😊 It was such a good stay and I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Wonderful guests!!! Welcome anytime!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great girls night

We had a great night at the cottage. They only down side was the water. The well water was low and we ran out of water a few times. So the rule was if it’s “yellow” let it mellow. The highlight for us was seeing the deer running around on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2023
Hi Cherry. I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay at River Rock Retreat! A new water well has been installed so over use of water is no longer an issue! Unfortunately, it was such a dry year when you were there, and the old well had an hard time keeping up with the higher number of guests that joined your group. With it being a party that went through the night, the usage was just too much of a drain on the system. Again that is no longer an issue with the new well :) We hope to see you back again! Warm Regards, Donna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little taste of paradise

We recently had a girls getaway at this property and loved every minute of it. It was extremely clean and decorated perfectly. Ian the caretaker was an absolute delight to get to know and we just can’t wait to come back. This place hands down deserves 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you Crystal. Hope to see you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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