Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.

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A snow-covered cabin with a wooden deck and a mountain backdrop.
A group of people seated around a fire pit in a grassy outdoor area with mountains in the background.
A grassy field with a wooden fence, a building with a white roof, and a mountain in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Golden, BC
  • Place, Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Yoho National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Golden

Located in Golden, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Art Gallery of Golden and Golden Civic Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Whitetooth Brewing Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center, or check out an event or a game at Golden and District Recreation Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Golden, BC

What's nearby

  • Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Golden Skybridge - 24 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 36 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Yoho National Park - 40 min drive - 51.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse. on 25 Apr 2027 start from £2,542, 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 at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse. located?

This family-friendly Golden holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center and Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park. Columbia River and Thompson Falls Recreation Site are also within 9 miles (15 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. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Thank you for sharing this wonderful house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay at a lovely house. Location is stunning, gardens so beautifully kept and house is so very well equipped especially in the kitchen with quality items. The housekeepers who live in the basement were also lovely and helpful. Would have no hesitation in 5 star recommending the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT PLACE FOR A FAMILY GATHERING
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property worked out great for our trip. The yard and fire pit was fantastic. The housekeepers (Peggy and Ron) could not have been more friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting around the fire and talking to them. The property owners were easy to communicate with and provided lots of helpful information about the area. The house was large, clean, and well furnished. It was easily accessible from town and was super quiet at night. Lots of wildlife to see from the house. Deer, wolves, skunks, bears, etc. Highly recommend this property for a visit to the area. About equal distance to Yoho or Glacier parks.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place for family

It was a nice place for families. Lots of kid things to do at the house while the parents are taking a break ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place for a family reunion

We had a wonderful stay at Bear Paw Lodge. The house was super comfortable for our party of 10 (6 adults, 4 kids ages 2-7). We saw wildlife every day (even a bear!), loved the hot tub, were amazed by the mountain views, and enjoyed exploring the area. Great base! Bring your bug spray for the evenings!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
Dear Meredith We are glad you all had a great family reunion at Bear Paw Lodge, and enjoyed the beautiful mountains. It sounds like you saw plenty of wildlife whist at the house. You are all welcome back anytime. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit the Rockies

We gad a great stay. Private and accessible! Awkward third bedroom upstairs had to go through another bedroom to access bathroom or main area. Did have a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
Dear Erika We are glad you had a great time at Bear Paw Lodge. Thank you for your kind review. We hope you enjoyed the mountains and will make it back again someday. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place

We absolutely loved Bear Paw Lodge! It’s secluded and quiet and was the perfect base camp for all of our family adventures. The house had everything we needed and the kids loved playing badminton and soaking in the hot tub. Jim was so helpful with suggestions on things to do. Next time we come to BC we know where we’ll be staying!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2022
Dear Kristen & Family Great to hear you enjoyed Bear Paw Lodge and had a good time exploring the mountains. Hopefully you will all make it back again someday. Jim & Sherry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home with stunning mountain backdrop

My family of 9 with spouses and a baby loved staying at Bear Paw. The home has gorgeous mountain views, a lovely lawn with beautiful flowers, and a meadow across the way where we spotted deer. We enjoyed BBQing and hot tubbing in the evenings after taking day trips to Yoho, Kicking Horse Mountain, and Lake Louise area. Inside the home is fabulous too with comfortable beds and a nice kitchen to cook in. I would love to stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hi Katherine Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed everything that Bear Paw Lodge had to offer as well as the stunning mountains. Very glad you didn't melt in the current heatwave whilst you were there. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Haven in the Mountains

Bear Paw Lodge provides everything you can dream of for your family holiday! But the extra little things that are there that you don’t expect like boxes full of indoor and outdoor games and bicycles of all sizes as well as most household soaps and spices speaks of a very thoughtful and gracious host. It is a real pity we only booked one week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Dear Anika Great to hear you had a dream holiday at Bear Paw Lodge and were able to make fond memories. We hope you and your family make it back again someday to do more exploring of the beautiful area. Maybe for a ski adventure next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish I could stay and not go home

We’ve stayed as a family at a lot of AirBnBs and VRBOs and simply put this one takes the crown! Extremely well cared for home with amazing attention to detail for the comfort of the guests. Owners are very responsive. Setting is amazing! BC is a long way from Tennessee, but we’ll definitely try to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Dear John Wow, thank you for such a glowing review. We are thrilled that you and your family had such a good time at Bear Paw Lodge and the surrounding area, we sincerely hope you will make it back again someday. I will pass on your kind comments to our housekeepers. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for us. 7 people. 4 adults and 3 teens. Huge outdoor lawn space with lots to do and a great firepit stocked with wood. Big mountain views and some woodland creatures cruising around. The grounds are beautiful and well- maintained. Flowers everywhere. Inside, the place is stocked with everything you could need. Seriously, they have everything. Slow cooker. Bear spray. Bluetooth speaker. Massage chair. Spice cabinet. Etc. We were very very impressed. The house is clean and legitimately comfortable. Lots of windows and light and plenty of room. The hot tub seemed brand new. The location is great. You are fairly isolated on a newly paved rural road but just 10 minutes from Golden. Go rafting with Glacier. It was the highlight of the trip for us. We all agreed this was the best vacation rental property we had ever stayed in. And the price is great. Thanks!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay was as good as the first!

After a 2 year pause thanks to Covid, we decided to do a repeat stay at Bear Paw Lodge. Super comfortable stay for 10 adults. Great location with easy access to a lot of activities in and around Golden. The large property was well kept, and set up for whatever outdoor activities we wanted to do. We spent a lot of time on the nice sized deck in the hot summer sun during the day and cool evenings in the beautiful silence of the Rockies. The on site managers were very respectful, polite and accommodating. Another great week at Bear Paw Lodge!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Dear Robert Great to hear you all had a great time at Bear Paw Lodge now that we are back in full swing after Covid, it was nice that we could finally accommodate you again. Glad to hear you had good weather and managed to enjoy what Golden has to offer. Jim & Sherry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb venue for a family holiday

Our family stayed at Bear Paw for a long weekend following our son's wedding. The location was amazing with mountains all around. The lodge was ideal for all three generations of our family (the youngest being 3 years old). It is in immaculate condition and all rooms are well equipped including a singing washing machine which amused the children. The hot tub was also a great success as was the fire pit. Dan, the housekeeper, has a wealth of local knowledge and nothing was too much trouble including finding us another small bike for one of the boys. We have rented many properties in the past but this has to be the best at any time of year and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are always thrilled when our guests have such a good time at Bear Paw Lodge and make happy holiday memories. Hopefully you will all come back to Bear Paw again someday. Jim & Sherry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent retreat!

We had a wonderful time in this extremely lovely home just a few kilometers outside of Golden. It was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the comforts of home. We saw a herd of deer in the field across the street (15+), and one evening heading home, saw (from the car) two black bear cubs crossing the road about 2 kilometers from the house. Dan was great, and it was unfortunate that are schedules didn't overlap so that we could have gotten to know him better. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hi Chris We are glad you enjoyed Bear Paw Lodge and got to see plenty of wildlife during your stay. Hopefully you will make it back again someday. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

stop looking and book!

My family stayed here for a week and quite simply, we have had a fantastic time. We rafted, hiked, climbed, sky-dived, cycled, build damns and bridges, played cards and laughed until we have cried! After all the things we did, it was fantastic to come "home" into the embrace of the Bear's Paws. I appreciate that house is (I suspect partly at least) a business/ investment but it has never felt like that in our dealings with owners or indeed with the house. We have felt like friends staying in a friends house while they were away.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hi Charles We are thrilled you loved Beat Paw Lodge and made the most of the fantastic activities Golden has to offer. Now you have experienced the Summer you should try to make it back in the winter one day so you can experience an equally good time with the vast selection of winter activities. Best wishes Jim Hewlett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Views - Lots of summer entertainment - great owners

I've stayed in 15-20 VRBO rentals over the years. This was by far the nicest owners. They have provided a lot of entertainment at the house for their guests. Badminton, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Hot Tub, Lots of board games inside, bikes.... and I know I'm still leaving things out. You are about 1 hour from Lake Louise and 1.5 hours from Radium Hot Springs. Plus you have Mountains all around you! The house was also well furnished! Beds were very comfortable, and the in built in Humidifier was much appreciated! Really couldn't say anything negative about the place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Dear Jason and family Thank you for such a glowing review. We are so glad you all had such a good time at Bear Paw Lodge and we look forward to when you can return. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall good location

Perfect for 8 people. Location was really good. Little old house but owner maintained it well
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Paw Lodge. It was an easy driving distance to a lot of great attractions and also a great place to just stay in and relax on a rainy day. I would definitely go again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect base camp to explore the National Parks around

We had a wonderful time at Bear Paw Lodge! We were 9 in total (5 adults and 4 teens) We had plenty of place The scenery was magnificent and spectacular We had visits of deers every evening The spa was a bonus at the end of our trecking days The property was very clean and well maintained We appreciated the trail recommandation book! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

My family of 4 stayed here for a week and had a great time. I was geared up to give this place a 4 star review on account of the description not being completely transparent about the house/grounds keeper living in a basement suite attached to the house. Upon finding that out (it is in the description but it's not 100% clear you're sharing a house) I was fairly disappointed, however the people in the basement suite keep out of the way so it wasn't an issue at all. However, if you're looking for a 'whole home to yourself' type rental this isn't technically it. Now, why I upped my review back to a 5 is because this house is beautiful. The grounds are massive, the house is fully stocked for everything you could want to do (games, sports equipment, bikes, everything!) and the surrounding area is awesome. Tons of hikes (all VERY well documented in a binder at the house) nearby. Nature is at your door step, literally. There was a family of deer living in the yard that we watched every morning. Overall this place is awesome, the ONLY thing that was an issue was the WiFi router. The internet connection is fine but they need to replace their router, I let the owner know and he's going to get it replaced. We stayed in summer but this place would be great to hole up in during the winter and its only about 30mins from Kicking Horse! Stay here, it's great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Hi James Thank you very much for your comprehensive review, we are very happy that the 4 star became 5! Sherry and I are pleased that your whole family had a memorable stay and enjoyed the house and local area. Ever since we started Bear Paw Lodge some 14 years ago we have always had a house keeper reside in the self contained basement suite at the property, it works great as it helps us to keep the property up to exceptionally high standards and also gives our guests a little peace of mind that there is someone to call on in an emergency. I am glad to hear they were extremely discreet as usual and that you didn’t really know they were there. You absolutely should come back in the winter as it is a whole different experience. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is only a short drive and there is much more to enjoy including snow mobile tours, snow shoeing and x-country skiing. There is also something special about relaxing in the tub with snow falling in the mountains all around you. Thank you for the tip about the router, we will get it changed without delay. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for exploring Rockies.

Spent a week exploring the Rockies with no some friends. The house was a great spot to come back to after a full day of hiking. We cooked on the open fire, soothed our muscles in the hot tub and sat around the kitchen table sharing meals and playing cards into the night. Remote location made it easy to get off the grid but still close enough to groceries and other amenities. The house had tons of games and toys to keep kids entertained.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2020
Hi Ricardo Thank you for leaving your review. Great to hear you all enjoyed yourselves at the house and you were able to get out and about to enjoy the stunning local area. Hopefully you will all make it back someday. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time flies when you are having fun!

Excellent property for the perfect family vacation! Location was great! We got simple and easy directions to find the lodge. Our stay was private, quiet and relaxing. Renting was a breeze. Owners provided great suggestions for things to see and do. Check in and check out were effortless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
Dear Robert & family Thank you for your review, we are glad you had a great time at Bear Paw Lodge. We hope you will come back again someday. Best wishes Jim & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip

There are 8 of us who get together each March for a skiing holiday. This was the perfect place and ideal location for accessing the many ski resorts in the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome.

We very well enjoyed our week at the cabin. Had everything we needed and more. Cozy, comfortable, and well distributed. My 5 brothers and I had a wonderful time in the Golden area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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