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Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway!

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Interior
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Fitness facility

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

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

Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway!

The Space
This private, brand new hand built log dovetail cabin is what mountain getaway dreams are made of. This luxuriously rustic cabin has a full kitchen, and is designed for 6 people. The cabin is on a 160 acre working ranch. Located in the middle of several mountain ranges and national parks, this is your base for unlimited mountain adventure. 20min. west of Golden, BC.

At the Whisper Ranch Rooster cabin, you can curl up under a blanket by the wood stove after an adventurous day out in the mountains. This cabin is across the road from our working ranch. Yes, in the distance we have roosters that crow, cows that moo and livestock guardian dogs that bark. We don't hear them, but probably because they are the soothing sounds of the ranch to us. Some nights are louder than others. If you are a light sleeper you may hear farm noises at night. There are no city noises here, so you may also hear the sounds of other local wildlife. It's the real deal here. There is also no light pollution so on a clear night you can even see the Milky Way! There are 2 bedrooms located on the upper floor with queen beds. The upstairs loft includes 2 twin beds. Comfy mattresses by Kicking Horse Interiors. . A portable crib is available on request. USB chargers are located near all beds and other locations in the cabin. The main floor has a well-equipped kitchen including a full-size oven and fridge. A French Press and coffee and tea with real cream are included. There is no dishwasher or microwave. As we are encouraging people to come and get-away from the usual distractions of life, we have specifically opted not to include Wi-Fi. In case of an emergency. In lieu of Wi-Fi, we have included board and card games. A Bose Bluetooth speaker system is in the cabin. From construction to operation this cabin has been sustainably and eco-friendly built. Toilets consume an astonishing amount of water, so to preserve our environment we have chosen to use composting toilet technology. The compost ends up back out on our pastures. A ceiling fan is installed in the cabin but there is no air conditioning.

This cabin is your base for backcountry skiing, downhill skiing, dog sledding, mountain biking, hiking, snowmobiling, climbing, whitewater rafting, paragliding, fishing, horseback riding and many more adventures!
* Our intent is to provide ski trails and hiking trails on the ranch in the future. Currently, we are not set up to do so. At this time until we have better ranch fencing, we cannot accept pets as interactions with our ranch animals from visiting pets is not a good scenario for anyone. Thanks for understanding *

Guest Access
Guests may access the full property on the lower side of the road. The high side of the road is our working ranch and is off limits.


Please note google maps is not accurate in our area. We are approximately 20 minutes West of Golden.
Guest may access the full property on the lower side of the road. The high side of the road is our working ranch and is off limits.

Interaction with guests

We are an energetic busy family. With all sorts of family activities and operating a working ranch and construction business. We are busy for sure! We will be available by phone for emergencies but may not always be near the cabin.

Other things to note

Please leave the ranch house as clean as when you arrived as possible.
Self Check-in is anytime after 4PM
Check-out by 11AM
Snowmobile or ATV Trailer Parking on Request
NO Snowmobiling or ATV'ing on Property or Neighbouring Properties
NO Parties
NO Events
NO Smoking
NO Pets
Limit Outdoor Recreation and Music to Earlier Than 10 PM
No Wi-Fi Available

BEARS:
We live in a bear country.
Both black and grizzly bears come through the property. Grizzly's sometimes pass here in mid-May to eat the dandelions. There has never been a problem with bears in our property. For safety, do not leave food or garbage outside that attracts bears.
Make noise and walk outside in group of 2 or more.
If you find yourself close to a grizzly or black bear slowly back away. Having a bear spray also comes in handy.
Bears are wild and beautiful part of life here in our valley. It is extremely rare that anyone in the valley is threatened or harmed by a bear.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I accept all the dangers and risks inherent in outdoor activities including but not limited to the hazards presented by changeable weather, wild animals, and the possibility of becoming lost in the forest.

Property manager

Chad and Evie Willox

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cabin
Vrbo Property
Rooster Cabin Dovetail Log Mountain Life Getaway
Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin Mountain Life Getaway!
Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway! Golden

About the neighborhood

Map
Golden, BC

What's nearby

  • Golden Skybridge - 8 min walk
  • British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden - 3 min drive
  • Golden and District General Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 21 min drive
  • Edelweiss Village - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Golden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Golden Skybridge and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden. Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge and Columbia River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Log Dovetail Rooster Cabin - Mountain Life Getaway! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manfred M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property will all the amenities. Excellent place if you’re looking for a quiet mountain getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect slice of heaven!
Quiet, secluded and so well thought out! Nestled in the woods and just a short jaunt to town with so many back roads to explore! We head no idea how beautiful the Blaeberry River was until we crossed it driving up to the cabin. This was the perfect jumping off point to Radium Hot Springs, Yoho, Banff and even Jasper parks... Provided you enjoy stunning views along the way. The cabin itself is absolutely amazing! Comfortable, cozy and plenty spacious. The wood burning fireplace quickly erased any chill inside and was wonderful ambiance. The kitchen was great for nights when we felt like eating in and enjoying some down time. Couch, chairs and beds are all quite comfy and the art, decorations, quilts and blankets really made it feel special. Everything worked well and was very clean. We would absolutely love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
News Years Get Away
We all loved staying in the Rooster Cabin - I love how it’s at the end of a road and all the windows look out on the woods and fields - it really is a get-away from it all. Loved the comfortable beds and decor and wood burning fire and all the firewood avail for us to use. Thanks so much - we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little place ❤️
Easy to find, beautiful little cabin, well worth the 5 hr drive to get here, Nice to recharge and unplug ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house but not good for a long stay
My husband and I wanted a home base to hike all the surrounding national parks. This cabin is 20 minutes from Golden which is the town we relied on for essentials. The place is cute and we liked the back area that faced the forest. Unfortunately, coming from the states we didnt realize cell service would be spotty or non existent outside of large towns so we struggled with no wifi at the cabin. We also had a huge issue with flies. We couldn't figure out how they got in the cabin because we always kept the doors closed per the instructions regarding mice getting in if left open. Our only thought was maybe the composting toilet (which we found out was like a hole in the ground with a seat and sliding lid) was allowing them access. There were no closets which meant we lived out of our suitcases for the 8 days there and the kitchen was missing dishes for oven use so without a microwave we struggled to do meals there. If you're staying over a weekend and planning on all your meals out, then the kitchen has the basics. We did enjoy the wood burning furnace and the barbeque which really helped our meal planning. In our opinion, this place is probably best for short weekends. Our stay was just too long.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita P., Blackfalds, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooster get away
Had a fantastic stay… close enough to amenities to show our guests both in town and backwoods, a bit up the mountain at the end of the road. Our hosts were very available to help, but respected our privacy 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain cabin near Golden, BC
This is a great place! The 6 of us loved the cabin and would highly recommend to others who want a secluded place to stay with all the comforts of home. The fire pit was a nice place to relax and the hosts are easy to deal with and were very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in great location
Beautiful, clean, and well stocked cabin in great location. Great access to surrounding parks, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family ski holidays
Nice cabin with everything you need. Quiet place to stay with a nice fire stove when you come back from skiing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blair C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Great place to relax, a great retreat for a few days. Would definitely go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooster cabin
Wonderful Wonderful wonderful! Perfect blend of luxury and wilderness. Cabin was very clean and maintained a rustic feeling although it had modern amenities. Comfortable furniture, especially the beds. The cabin stayed cool on a 27+C day which was a pleasant surprise. Sitting around the fire pit was a nice way to end our days. The hosts were very responsive to my questions.. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful cabin in the woods
I would highly recommend this peaceful cabin in the woods. Our whole family enjoyed our time here. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Smooth checkin, very clean, thoughtful touches such as facial tissues supplied, and cream for coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien situé.
Très bien situé pour une grande tranquillité à 20 km de Golden.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Hideaway
Loved our stay again this year! The addition of the fire pits is a nice touch, and makes it even more enjoyable to stare at the stars in night sky on a clear night. Love this cozy place and already talking about coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
The cabin was everything it looked like and more. The kids absolutely loved it. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Calgary, AB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & quiet winter getaway
Perfect spot to get away from it all. Great wood burning stove – plenty of warmth when it was -20°C outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place for a romantic getaway!!!!
The property was excellent. Very clean. The coffee and cream was a wonderful touch in the morning. Will absolutely be coming back to stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gee Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
This is a nice place for 6 people, but it would've been much better if there's 2 bathrooms. Other than, our overall stay excellent!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very nice cabin!
This is a great cabin to use as a home base. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable, and the area was close enough to the highway for convenience but far enough for privacy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Great place to get away for a few days. About 15 minutes outside of Golden so it's far enough to get away from crowds but close enough to get into town when you need to. Cabin was very clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. We'd be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golden was golden
This cabin getaway is perfect for a girls getaway weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyme W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in the woods
Well made, clean, wood stove with lots of dry wood, 30 minutes to skiing, what more would you want
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Good for some Unplugged RnR
We absolutely loved our stay at this cabin, especially in the middle of winter. So cozy with the fireplace going, and a good book in the recliner. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already talking about when we can come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021