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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

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Alberta, AB
  • Place, Ghost Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Calgary
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Futons and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Cottage

This Private cottage fronting onto the Ghost River with a kitchen and dining room, living room and a outdoor hot tub with great views of the Ghost Lake and Rocky Mountains. Plenty to do around this property with pond skating, ice fishing, cross country skiing and play grounds etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2549982vb
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: 14
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

About the area

Ghost Lake

Located in Ghost Lake, this villa is in the mountains and on a lake. Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course and Water Valley Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bow River and Bow Valley Provincial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cochrane Arena or Tsuu T'ina Rodeo Grounds. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Ghost Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Canada Olympic Park - 41 min drive - 54.1 km
  • University of Calgary - 47 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Grey Eagle Casino - 50 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quiznos - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this villa is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bow River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Cochrane Arena and Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery. Stoney Nakoda Resort Casino and Bow Valley Provincial Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really loved this place! It was just right for our big family during the new years! The location was amazing and views were spectacular! Just right by Ghost Lake! Leanne was very helpful with thing even after check out! Already talking about booking it during Summers!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Beautiful location, great VRBO

This property was gorgeous, walking distance to water, had tons of bedrooms and outdoor space and a big kitchen and deck. W
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Canada Vacation

The house was in a perfect location; half way between Calgary and Banff. Ghost lake was beautiful and we swam daily. The wildlife around house was awesome!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is quite nice, though quite overgrown since the photos were taken. The dock is no longer in place, though there are photos of it in the listing. The property did not have enough of the following items: cups, forks/knives and outdoor chairs for the number of guests that the property sleeps. Overall we did enjoy our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Avery S.

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

Beautiful Private Location with Lakeview

Beautiful property with hot tub, giant firepit, lakeview and responsive hosts. Nine of us stayed here for a girl's weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The layout is very spacious with lots of light and the property was private and easy to get to. The basement is a bit of an odd use of space and could use some cozying-up. Overall, we had a positive experience and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much Avery for taking the time to write this review! I am very happy to see that you enjoyed your stay and it was a pleasure for us to welcome you!
Verified

6/10 Okay

JoAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It needs lots of repair. Outlets don't work, toilet doesn't flush, mold growing on ceiling of shower, hot tub doesn't work, windows need repair, 3 of the beds are awful with steel bars running under them. Need light in shower and the driveway is in need of repair. If this property doesn't recieve repairs there will be snow drifts across the floors as window is broken in kitchen. It was clean and washer and dryer worked well, the location was wonderful, enjoyed ghost lake and the beautiful wild flowers & wild life.
This is a hot tub that can't be used because you would not get cover back on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

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

Lovely base for Banff

A lovely location w responsive host. A great base for seeing the area. One of the beds lacked cushioning so we made do with the others but overall accommodated our party of 12. We could not find the sofa bed. We enjoyed the hot tub and the wildlife in back yard. It was just a few steps to the lake from the great fire ring. Showers could have been cleaner, noted a bit of mold. The house had seen a lot of visitors prior to our party and we let the host know of damage we found. We appreciated the use of the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
There were eight of us staying at the property. The furniture is very sparse, old, stained, and or broken. There is very little glassware and cutlery. On my first evening there, I had to eat my steak dinner with a spoon. There were only wine glasses and coffee cups, no other kind of glassware. Only 4 outside chairs, no patio table, except for a small, fold-up table. The hot tub had not been cleaned in a long time, so we could not use it. This is our 8 year of renting VRBOs all over BC and Alberta, and it was the worst experience to date. Especially for the money they charge, I would expect more. Do Not Book! the attached image sums it up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miriam N.

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

Great location but property needs attention

This home is in a wonderful location but has seen better days. We were very disappointed to have arrived to a poorly stocked kitchen with dirty dishes that were put away in the cupboards and drawers, and old pots and pans with non-stick surfaces full of damage and scratches. There is black mould on the ceiling of the basement shower and glass in windows and doors repaired with tape. The kitchen has an adequate supply of wine glasses and mugs, but only one water glass. We came to stay with a party of 9 people and there were only 6 bath towels, two hand towels, and one kitchen towel provided and not even enough forks for all. On a hot day the kitchen is 35 degrees with full sun because it has beautiful, huge south facing windows but no window coverings. So eating supper in that kitchen required hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Finally, although the description and photos imply there is an outdoor table and chairs on the deck there is not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I'm truly sorry to hear that your stay didn’t meet expectations. I’d like to clarify a few points for future guests' understanding: Kitchen items: We do provide mugs and wine glasses, which are usable for both water and other drinks. There is always a full kitchen setup, and we’ll double-check forks and other utensils — though no shortages were noted before or after your stay. Towels: Our check-in information clearly states that we provide 6 shower towels in case guests forget to bring their own, which is standard for short stays. Window coverings: The kitchen photos clearly show there are no curtains in that area — the large south-facing windows are part of the design charm. We always encourage guests to review photos carefully before booking. Maintenance: Only one upper-floor glass panel door had temporary tape after a previous guest incident — it was safely secured. There are no other broken windows in the home. Cleanliness after checkout: Unfortunately, the home was left very messy after your departure, and we even found the remote control hidden in the pantry. This made our cleaning team’s work more difficult, and we kindly ask all guests to treat the home respectfully. We’re always looking to improve and take every review seriously — but it’s also important to share the full picture for future guests. Thank you again for staying with us.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darla D.

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

Family Wedding 2023

This property met the needs of our family very well. There was ample room for everyone and the multiple bathrooms made getting ready to attend a wedding easy. The property is starting to show wear and should be taken care of as the issues arise. There is some wall damage that hasnt been fixed. Outside lighting that has been removed but wires still hanging. Hot tub cover is in pretty rough shape. None of these things impacted our stay but were a surprise at such a nice place. Was quite disappointed in the cleaning, beds and bathrooms were great, however windows were awful and the white doors and furniture were grubby in high traffic areas. There was some stuff that should be there - iron, ironing board, dish towels, drinking glasses, more table cutlery, sleeps 14 but had towels for 6, and alarm code and password were not provided until we had an alarm. Really would love to give this a better overall rating and recommend this place, but it does have a few issues, that can be easily remedied. We would totally rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

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

Wrong Address

I would rate the property as 10 plus absolutely gorgeous. A couple of minor things like would have helped liked towels and tee towels, a shovel , wood and we couldn't find the bedding. but the most difficult part of the trip was that we were in Cochrane and put in the address given to us which took us an hour away form the property ended up on dangerous roads in the middle of nowhere. We were surprised where the gps was taking us but we didn't know where we were going as we hadnt been there before., and sometimes location addresses might be Ghost lake but the property could be somewhere else. It6 was very distressing and took a lot of time off of our time at the beautiful property . All of us are over 60 and one person has recently had a a heart attack. This confusion stressed everyone. I would like for us to be compensated for this in some way. We left the property in pristine condition, I appreciate that i was given all the information I aske for by Leanne and Jason was also helpful but this was not great o be taken to the wrong place .on deeply snow covered mountain rd. Please let me know.. With appreciation and trepidation Shawn Hohendorff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

marv z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perplexed

Great location and wonderful views. There is a BBQ grill - if you plan to use it you are expected to bring your own propane. We had a group of 13....but only 2 towels provided per bathroom (6 towels). The kitchen didn't have any tea towels for drying dishes. I'd rate the venue at 3.5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna P.

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

Calaway getaway

Beautiful location along the river. And only a half hour from Calaway park. The hot tub was clean and nice to get back to after a long hot day. House was a little too warm, but the basement had lots of room and was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Leanne

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Hi, Im Leanne. I love the outdoors, home cooking, nature, animals and so on.

We’d love to share our cottage with you and have you fall in love with the area just like we did

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