Entire home·Private host

Beautiful log home, 6 minutes from Kananaskis

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Beautiful log home, 6 minutes from Kananaskis

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Foothills county, AB
  • Spruce Meadows
    38 min drive
  • Grey Eagle Casino
    47 min drive
  • Chinook Centre
    50 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful log home, 6 minutes from Kananaskis

Step into a rustic western movie on a working guest ranch with this stunning 1970’s, hand-built log home.

Sleeping up to 10 guests, this western-inspired home is the perfect family experience to understand what life was really like in the “good ol’ days”. With antique cowboy decor you’ll feel like you’re relaxing on the Yellowstone.

Cozy up to your wood burning fire place with a glass of wine and plenty of stories to tell for generations. Enjoy making memories on the property’s large guest space, watching kids play or simply enjoying the views with a warm cup of coffee.

This beautiful property is embedded with ranch history. What was once home to the Robertson’s, became the very large and well known Turner Valley Ranch in the 70’s and then the Bar N in the 90’s. This log-building was either home to the cow boss’ family or the the bunk-house for the cowboys working the ranch.

The home has been preserved to reflect the cowboy life. With 2900sqft of aged, rustic wood throughout, tongue and groove wood ceilings, excellent views, 5 spacious bedrooms, two large living areas, a wood burning fireplace, a full kitchen, a large 10-person dinning area, two full baths, one half bath, a large mudroom, tucked away kids play-area and sweeping views of the valley and historic red barn, this property has many stories to tell.

Located at the foothills of Kananaskis, you are mere minutes away from hiking, trail riding or snowshoeing the Sheep River Falls, Sandy Mcnabb or Blue Rock trails. Amenities of the small town of Diamond Valley are 6 minutes away, with locally-owned grocery stores, outdoor pools and award-winning restaurants, breweries and the Eau Claire distillery for a fun day out. The ranch is 90 minutes from Banff area and a 45 minute drive to Calgary’s inner-city or Stampede grounds. However, after experiencing the mountain and valley views of this property, you may never want to leave.

For a small fee, we can accommodate horse-lovers who wish to board their horses and park their horse trailer during their stay (please contact us directly for horse arrangements prior to booking).

We ask that guests stay in the permitted guest area, as our working ranch shares the property with longhorn cattle, horses and lots of wildlife.

We offer a menu of high-end, farm-raised beef to our guests. Beef can be ready upon arrival for guests who pre-order with our ranch.

We look forward to sharing this beautiful ranch with you, your loved ones, friends or family.


Other rules and guidelines:

We love having children experience the great out doors, but please be aware that we are a working ranch with animals, ponds, and other hazards that can be dangerous at times. Your CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.

We ask that our guests do not enter any barns, pens or fenced areas. We live in another home on the ranch so there is a good chance you will see us around the ranch, If you have any questions about our animals, property, or fun things to do in the area, please feel free to ask us and we will do our best to answer your questions.

Guests who would like to bring their horses and horse trailer for their stay are welcome. Our ranch is located 7 minutes from Kananaskis and all the scenic trails it has to offer, please ask us about our horse boarding options prior to booking.

Parking is available on the driveway around the ranch house. Tents, campers, or trailers aside from guests bringing their horses are not permitted on the property.

We love all animals but we are a working ranch, and to help keep all of our animals calm and happy we have a NO PET policy during your stay.

Our ranch is on a water well and septic system, although there is lots of water available we ask that guests are mind full of their water usage to not stress the system. Only toilet paper is safe to put down the toilets. Kleenex, feminine products and all other items are to be put in the garage cans provided in the bathrooms.

Parties, photo shoots or events of any kind are not permitted.

Smoking and vaping is NOT aloud on our property.

Only the number of guests specified in your reservation are permitted on the property and aloud to stay overnight. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation and the full cost of the rental will be forfeited if unspecified guests are on the property.

We ask that our guests put all garbage in the provided bin in the boot room of the ranch house as to not attract unwanted four legged friends.

We hope these guidelines make your stay enjoyable and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask us and we will do our best to answer them.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from Bar U Ranch National Historic Site and 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Heritage Pointe Golf Course
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful log home, 6 minutes from Kananaskis Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Great place if you like a nice, rustic setting. Close to hiking and snowshoeing trails. We had a few minor hiccups, but Evan was great and we had a lovely stay. Rooms are huge and beds are very comfortable. Home is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
This home is huge. We were more than impressed. Great layout and enough room for a lot of people. Very secluded and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Weekend
We travelled from the Coast for our niece's wedding on the Labour Day Weekend. This home provided lots of room for us all to enjoy and bedrooms were situated for our little grandkids to sleep peacefully while the adults visited. Plenty of room outside to enjoy the beautiful Alberta landscape. The host was available for any questions. And the stars were amazing!! Thank you Evan, we had an amazing time at your beautiful ranch house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Awesome location for mountain adventures
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in July
Fabulous property with lots of peace and quiet. We loved our stay in this older ranch house. Will definitely recommend this to spend some quality time with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Beautiful view and quiet location Lots of space in house for family to enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at the ranch !
Evan's ranch house was perfect for our group of ten. Very clean and in a good location in the foothills. We had great bbq steaks purchased from Evan. There are walking and hiking trails 30 minutes down road. Short drive to hwy 40 and close to ctrain to stampede. A big plus was the grandparents had master bedroom at one end of ranch and the kids had 4 bedrooms at the other end. Thanks Evan for letting us stay at the ranch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K., Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible setting, cozy western vibe.
What a wonderful place for our family to gather. The western theme was perfect. We loved watching the cattle just to the north—they loved watching us too. :) Mountain bluebirds, nearby horse riding, golf, and just relaxing inside in the comfy rooms. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We stayed at this property for a guys weekend away and were very impressed. Great communication with the host Evan. The place was beautiful but also spotless when we showed up. I would 100% stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rural escape
Rustic log home on active ranch property in beautiful Alberta foothills. Perfect for our small group of 7 to retreat & reconnect. Great location, good amenities ( 5 beds, 3 bath), BBQ & large outdoor porch area. Ranch house is spacious, comfortable & maintained. Our host Evan was great; available, willing to make extra efforts to make things go well. We don’t hesitate to recommend to others seeking a rural getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin P., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome weekend stay
Really nice spot, beautiful and large outdoor space and plenty of room inside. Comfortably slept 10 full grown guys for a golf weekend. Will be staying again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi-generational weekend
We had a great stay for whole family: children, adults and seniors. We liked the remote location and the set up of the house (large dining area, fireplace room for gathering, and a games and tv room set a bit apart so kids could play in morning without waking everyone up. All the bedrooms are large with tub comfy beds. Kids were able to ride bikes on the paved drive way. We ordered delicious steaks that we BBQ’d and were treated to views thank included a herd of elk grazing in the morning as they passed through.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Spent the weekend with some BBQ buddies and this location was the perfect setting for our group. Lots of space inside and out to accommodate us at this rustic ranch house. Our host Evan was exceptional at answering our questions and the beef we got from him was delicious. A hidden gem and we are planning to make this an annual event.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot to Spend with Family
My family loved being able to spend time together in this perfect ranch house. Lots of space and so cozy for Christmas. Only 40 mins from Calgary! Will def be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Foothills paradise
Huge amount of room All neccessties needed Beautiful viiews Bedrooms were well equiped
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay
We love everything about this property, except for the fire ban (out of our control). It was very peaceful and Kananaskis was just 6 minutes away! The host provided 2 complimentary wine bottles as well, which was a very nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Taste of Heaven
This home relaxes you upon entry. Everything you need is available and easy to access. Each room is filled with beautiful furniture and tasteful decor. The beds are all comfortable and the bedding is delux. Every window you look out is like a hand painted picture of nature at its best. Being at the ranch was the best part of our trip - even over having lots of fun adventures in Calgary and the near by smaller towns. We enjoyed playing games in both the spacious living room areas and we had great family meals at the large dining table - we even rang the dinner bell each night! Our host was superb - friendly, informative and very available. We also found the local people to be very friendly and helpful while we visited in Turner Valley and Black Diamond. This is an exceptional property that left our family feeling so rested and refreshed. It is a destination all on its own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top notch Alberta accommodation!
Our stay was a first class experience. Beautiful home on an expansive ranch/property. Exceeded all expectations. Friendly, responsive host. Fully recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful working Farm
We had a wonderful stay. There we 11 of us and we had plenty of room. Evan was so kind. He was right there whenever we needed anything. Will definitely stay here again. Anyone who is a Heartland fan the property is very close to all the Heartland sites and Marshall County store is just 4 miles away.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023