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Luxury Mansion • Secluded on 5 Acres • 8BR • Sauna

Waterfront holiday home with fitness centre and sauna

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 169000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Canadian Badlands Passion Play
  • Place, Royal Tyrrell Museum
  • Place, Midland Provincial Park

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Mansion • Secluded on 5 Acres • 8BR • Sauna

Welcome to The Carbon Valley Ranch!!

★Sauna - Movie Theatre - Pool Table
★Dance Floor - Massage Chairs - Aquarium

PLEASE READ DETAILS BELOW

The perfect escape - Your 9000 sq ft haven of tranquility and peace. Nestled on 5 acres in the heart of the Canadian Badlands. Our stunning home offers a blend of luxury and natural beauty. *1 HOUR DRIVE FROM CALGARY*

☼ Family Vacation - Friend Getaways - Corporate Retreats - Wedding Parties ☼

Located just outside the small, yet vibrant community of Carbon. Known as the `Village in the Valley,` surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and nature trails. Our property overlooks the serene Kneehill Creek (picturesque & fully PRIVATE) enhancing the sense of peace and connection with nature.

We are only…
1 Hour Drive from Calgary
30 Minute Drive to Drumheller, Three Hills & Rosebud

Highlight Ammenities:
★9000 sq ft Mansion - Secluded 5 Acres
★8 bedrooms (5 King Beds, 3 Queen Beds)
★6 Bathrooms / 5 Showers
★Gated Private Property
★Jacuzzi (Master Bedroom)
★Fully equipped industrial kitchen - Large fridge & freezer
★Dining table (Seats 12)
★Outdoor fire pit (Extra Seating)
★Large Open Lawn with Beautiful Valley Views (Weddings, Field games etc..)


In-Door Ammenities:
★Large living room (Big couch & TV)
★Meeting Room W/ Projector (Optional: chairs, tables, linens)
★In house Bose surround sound system
★Washer & Dryer
★500 gallon freshwater fish aquarium
★Dance floor
★Multi-colored in-floor LED lights + disco light


Spa Ammenities:
★Infrared Sauna
★HydroMassage Table
★2 Tempur-Pedic Massage Chairs


Out-Door Ammenities:
★Stunning Large Backyard (PRIVATE)
★Walking paths
★Gas barbecues (x2)
★Outdoor Playhouse
★Fire Pit & Outdoor seating
★Sun room / reading room
★Large pond


Basement / Games Room Ammenities:
★Movie theatre room (with XBOX ONE, Netflix, and Disney+)
★Pool Table
★Air Hockey
★Indoor Basketball
★Board games
★Gym / Fitness room
★Kitchette


We kindly request no loud music after 11pm.
*Swimming in the pond is NOT allowed. Ice skating in the winter, on the pond, is permitted based upon the hosts assessment and authorization.

Access to the whole house will be available.

The only areas that will be locked off will be the host`s attached apartment, the pump room, and the garage.

It is politely requested that you don`t park in front of the garage doors - you are welcome to park anywhere else on the property.

A host lives in an apartment attached to the house and will be available should you have any questions or need help with anything during your stay. They are far enough away that you will not hear or see us, and you have the entire house and property to use and treat as your own. They completely respect guest privacy and will not enter the main house during the duration of your stay.

The Carbon Museum (also known as the `Farmers Exchange`) features a diverse array of Carbon and local artifacts. Featuring the “Murder Mystery”, which is a visual interpretation of the John Coward case, an unsolved murder in Carbon during the height of the coal mining era. A heritage garden and a gift shop are also located in this historic building.

Carbon’s geographical situation is a prime spot for many tourists. From rolling hills to deep valleys and open fields, the area is very scenic and popular with photographers. Tourist attractions in the area include Dry Island Buffalo Jump, Horseshoe Canyon, Orkney Lookout Point, Bleriot Ferry area, Keiver’s Campground and Torrington Gopher Hole Museum. Kneehill County is part of the Canadian Badlands tourism group. The county borders the Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller and Rosebud Theatre in Wheatland County.

The towns and villages in the area provide many recreational opportunities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, walking and biking trails, ball diamonds, curling rinks, and many parks and playgrounds. Golf courses in the area include Rosebud, Drumheller, Trochu, Three Hills and Acme.

If you`re looking for a bit of history, in 35 minutes you can be in Drumheller which boasts a wealth of museums and historic sites where you can relive history. As the Dinosaur Capital of the World, Drumheller likes to live up to its reputation with a rich abundance of dinosaur fossils and is home to the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology.

The town of Carbon is only a short walk from the property, with the general store being only a 10 minute walk away. Nearby local restaurants are also within a short walking distance.

Fast food chains such as Subway, Dairy Queen, A&W, Boston Pizza, Pizza Hut, and many more are a short 25 minute drive away in Drumheller. Here you will also find a Walmart, Co-op Home & Agro, Canadian Tire, and grocery stores such as Freson Brother`s, Extra Foods, Sobey`s, and No Frills.

Within easy driving distance of Banff, Calgary, and Red Deer; this area offers a world of startling contrasts as rolling fields suddenly give way to steep, dry coulees ridged with the strata of hundreds of years of erosion by time, wind and water.

We kindly request $79 per guest for any guest over the number of 16. This fee applies over the number of 16 guests. For large events, contact us for special pricing.

We also request $50 per pet per stay.
Be respectful of noise levels after 11:00PM. After this time we ask that you move into the theatre room if you`re going to be playing music, as it is a soundproofed room and will stop noise from traveling.

No smoking in the house. You may smoke outside, but please keep windows and doors closed if you`re in close proximity to the house.

No eating or drinking in the bedrooms.

All dirty dishes must be cleaned upon check-out. We ask that you rinse them, put them in the dish washer, and begin a cycle before you check-out. You may incur an additional charge if this is not done.

Leave the house the same way you found it. Clean up your trash, and leave it in trash bags near the laundry door. Message us if you would like this picked up and removed during your stay.

If you have pets, please keep them off all furniture. We also ask that you don`t allow them to do their `business` on the lawn facing the river. Please take them to the front of the property - somewhere near the trees, or on the grass near the grey canvas sheds, and please pick up after them. A one-time $50 pet fee applies for each pet.

No unauthorized visitors, must check with host beforehand.

You may swim in the pond and use the boat, however please do both responsibly and sober. Children under the age of 16 are to be supervised by an accompanying adult. Skating on pond is only allowed if condition and thickness of ice is verified by hosts prior to use.

Please do not cross Kneehill creek onto our neighbors property. Entering onto it is considered trespassing.

The home features in-floor heating and is set year round to the appropriate temperature. We ask that guests, please, do not adjust any of the thermostats.

Check-in: From 3:00PM
Checkout: 10:00AM
Late-late checkout: 1:00PM or 5:00PM

Note: If you would like to extend your stay at the ranch, late-late checkout is available if 24hrs before your checkout no new guests are checking-in to the ranch on your checkout day. Agreement and approval must be communicated with hosts and confirmed through payment no later than 11:59PM the night before your checkout day. A fee of either $249 (1PM) or $499 (5PM) is requested for a late-late checkout.

Thank you in advance for following our house rules. It means the world to us ❤️

1. Please remove your shoes at the entranceway. (No shoes inside)
2. No overnight guests that aren’t included in the booking.
3. A clean home is a happy home! Please clean your dishes before you go - If the home is left in an exceptionally messy state, we will charge $60 for every extra hour of cleaning required.
4. Want to stay longer? Please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate you, but no promises. If you`re interested in an early check-in or late check-out there will be an additional $50/hour once approved and if available. Time is of the essence. Stick to your check-out time to avoid a $85/hour fee for delaying our cleaning professionals.
5. Pets are allowed at a fee of $50 per pet per stay.
6. Feel free to smoke outside of the home. Away from any windows, but DO NOT smoke indoors (sunroom included) or near windows it will result in a $1000 fee. Zero Tolerance Policy.
7. Please be mindful of the neighbours. Parties or excessive noise is not allowed in our home. Misbehaviour results in a $1000 fee.
8. Play safe. When you book this reservation, you take full responsibility for any bumps, bruises, accidents or illnesses that occur during your stay. If you notice anything that presents a danger to yourself or anyone travelling with you, please let us know as soon as you check-in.
9. For reservations made by employer/corporate/, Main guest/employee must be present at the time of check-in and during the stay, renting it out without permission is subject to eviction immediately without refund.
10. The use of glitter for celebrations or craft projects or other uses is prohibited.
11. When you make a reservation with us, you are agreeing to all of house rules above and below. To protect the host and guest, we must verify all guests ahead of the stay.

Please be aware: As a part of the verification process, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official government-issued photo ID, confirm your contact information, and pass through our guest portal. Important note: The information is collected for screening and verification only and is not stored or used for any other purposes. All guests must agree to our terms of service. By confirming the reservation you agree to the following: You agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions. You acknowledge that you will be required to provide a copy of a valid government-issued ID prior to check-in.

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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
We kindly ask for a $50 pet fee per pet per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside, away from the house.
Be respectful of noise levels after 11:00PM. After this time we ask that you move into the theatre room if you`re going to be playing music, as it is
Please do not cross Kneehill Creek onto our neighbors property. Entering onto it is considered trespassing.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Carbon, AB

What's nearby

  • Canadian Badlands Passion Play - 29 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum - 30 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Midland Provincial Park - 31 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Dinosaur Trail, Horseshoe Canyon & Hoodoo Drive - 31 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Drumheller Hoodoos - 49 min drive - 62.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal City Restaurant & Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Good'n Plenty Restaurant & Catering - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Mansion • Secluded on 5 Acres • 8BR • Sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Luxury Mansion • Secluded on 5 Acres • 8BR • Sauna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Mansion • Secluded on 5 Acres • 8BR • Sauna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Mansion • Secluded on 5 Acres • 8BR • Sauna located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Acme Golf Club, Three Hills Aquatic Centre and Jurassic Laser Tag & Arcades. The Fossil Shop Inc and Horsethief Canyon are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

J B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, more than comfortable for the amount of people we had staying. Quiet and spacious, owners quick to respond to questions and requests on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Drew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed sitting around the fire pit. Patio area was great for our group of 10 adults. Kitchen was well organized and supplied. Disappointed the BBQ was on the lower floor which handicapped us in using the basement kitchen as the eating area which was not as nice as the main floor dining area. Disappointed the lower rooms were noisy with close proximity to the sump pump and main water lines.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy A.

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

Excellent Getaway

Great accommodations for large group to connect a little off the grid
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

HAZEL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring Break

It was a great Staycation property.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abi O.

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

Nice Place

Our second time at the ranch and we just love it! We will definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Girl’s Weekend

The hydro table and massage chairs were utilized by our group. They are fantastic! The scenery was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Louise A.

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

Entertainment. Spa was a big hit.

Property was lovely. House was very big with enough rooms. Upstairs our voices echoed without any sound proofing. Lower level a bit weird with the open ceiling. Voices really carried between rooms. I personally did not enjoy my final night there with the rodents in the wall with their clawing and chewing ALL NIGHT long. Had to find a friend to let me bunk up with at 3:00. Thought for sure the rodents would be coming through the drywall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chetna o.

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

50th birthday celebration

A very beautiful property. Very scenic front and backyard for pictures. Nathan was very prompt and helpful with all our needs and requests Good comfortable stay with family and friends and had a fun celebration! Definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidsel P., Calgary

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

Family time

Excellent property to have a family gathering and hangout. 3 families with 13 people and 2 dogs. Lots to do - relax, movies, spa , games. Beautiful area. Communication with hosts was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boaz L.

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

Bachelor party - Success

This property was kept in perfect condition. Amenities were exactly as described. We could not have hoped for a better time at the Ranch. Staff were also incredibly helpful with locating a lost wallet after departure; they even sent it priority mail to the guest. Thanks CVB, its been a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna S.

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

Good but some of the beds were not comfortable and this should be remedied

As above
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nelly E.

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

Family time together

As a family we were very happy with all the different aspects of the home which met many different interests within our family. We were also comfortable with the fact that the hosts were on site yet not visible to us. They were also very quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had. Thanks for the wonderful experience we were able to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tamania J., Calgary

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Property is nice with beautiful views. However, we did not have a good experience afterwards with communications with the management team. We felt we were treated quite unfairly and that dampened our overall experience with the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adam D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property manger sent frivolous invoice 2 weeks after stay.

The property managers sent an invoice without discussing prior and have not explained what the invoice was for. On VRBO, hosts can invoice guests and the card gets charged automatically, with merit or not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J.

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

Modern mansion was a dream come true

Three generations, including three married couples so all our 3 granddaughters had their own room. We were there over Christmas and it was nice to have the tree and other decorations done by our hosts. The dining room was large enough for the 9 of us (but would have seated 12). The 2 dishwashers and huge fridge with freezer were essential and there was another fridge in the basement. During our 5 night stay we used almost all the amenities - theatre room, pool table, arcade basketball, sauna and other spa features. We had one dog with us and there were many places outside of the property to walk her (and ourselves). For the price, I don't think there is another place in the province of Alberta that is this large and with this many exceptional features.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Evelyn B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Getaway

Pictures show great however, Floors were swept but filthy dirty as they turned white socks black very quickly. Portable air conditioning unit for 9000sq ft does absolutely no good. Ad says AC Ad states playground, which there is no playground at this location. Many things in the house were broken -theatre seating, only 2 out of the 4 seats reclined, complete faucet on small sink in kitchen was not attached. Shelf downstairs and pool cue rack falling off the wall This property has seen a fair bit of abuse and very little to no maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Looks nice on surface, beware of bugs, no AC

The property looks nice on the surface, but beware that going in summer isn't a great idea if it's hot outside. There's no AC and we're told to open the windows for the breeze. The issue is that there are a swarm of bugs that will infest the house if you do so. One bedroom was completely unusable as they invaded the bed, walls, floors etc. There was also some plumbing issues that cause leakage in one of the other bedrooms. The spa room and theater are great but it's too bad that certain parts of the experience ruined the vacation for members of the family that were in the affected rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Cool property in the prairie

This was a great experience for our family - the accommodations were enjoyed by everyone. We had some 14 people and there was plenty of space for everyone to hang out during the day and evening around the fire pit. Spectacular prairie scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great Retreat

Beautiful setting. Beautiful home. Fantastic overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duane B., Strathmore, Canada

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

50th birthday

We had a great time, we did like the place and the Hosts were awesome. Some of the furniture has been well used but the place was well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect Wedding Venue

We booked CVR as the perfect place for our wedding and perfect it was! Between the space available for camping and all of the rooms in the house we were able to accommodate almost all of our guests overnight. The gorgeous landscape was the perfect backdrop for our outdoor wedding ceremony (so many stunning photos!) and the patio area was perfect for the dinner and dance. We are so happy we chose CVR and would highly, highly recommend it to anyone looking for an even centre or weekend get away! Jen & Bryan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

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

Great spot for larger groups

Beautiful location with nice views of the surrounding landscape. House had everything you would need for entertainment. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi & Carlos B., Edmonton, Alberta

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

Girl’s trip

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Carbon Vallet Ranch. Beautiful home in a beautiful landscape. Everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadia A., Calgary, Alberta

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

Wonderful Weekend Getaway!

My friends and I booked this property for a weekend getaway, and it didn't disappoint! The house was beautiful inside and outside, and it looked just like it does in the pictures! We loved all of the activities that were available within the house such as the spa room, the theatre, the games, and the fire pit! It was such a special and quiet weekend and we definitely want to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Family Get Together

Willa and Ryan were excellent to deal with. They reviewed all of the benefits of the property on our arrival. Any questions we had during our 2 week stay were quickly answered. The property/ kitchen is well equipped. We would highly recommend this property to others and would look at booking it in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

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I'm Sawyer, the property manager for Carbon Valley Ranch.

Why they chose this property

There are simply no words to justify the versatile, heart-warming, wholesome experiences the ranch provides at any time of year, inside and out. The breath-taking scenery of the Kneehill Valley goes on for miles beyond the backyard, with not a soul to be seen - it feels yours to explore. The ranch is built with 14 foot windows, so you're never far from a stunning sunset, endless varieties of wildlife and frequent meteor showers.

Inside the property there is something for everyone, independently and together. After a long walk, swim or skate along the creek, you can let loose in the Japanese Spa whilst the kids are in the theatre room, then come together around one of our two kitchen areas and fireplaces for some dinner or a game of scrabble. Why not have a dance party with our built-in music system, dance floor and disco lights?

That's the thing about Carbon Valley Ranch, you're guaranteed to leave with life-long memories. Whether you're a couple looking for a rejuvenating getaway, a family looking for a mind-opening stay-cation, or even a business group seeking an adaptable retreat spot, your stay will always be extraordinary.

What makes this property unique

Environment, rural views, spa room, Japanese spa bath, theatre room, gym, dance floor and projector, large industrial kitchen, and more.

Languages:

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