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Beautiful house by the river. Near Sundre, North Of Calgary.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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James River Bridge, AB
  • Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum
    22 min drive
  • Sundre Red Deer Natural Area
    25 min drive
  • Schott's Lake
    32 min drive

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Main Living room with fireplace

Rustic Log Cabin - Nestled in the trees perfect for privacy. A retreat awaits :)

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (9)
The price is CA $1,250
per night
CA $1,743 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Rustic Log Cabin - Nestled in the trees perfect for privacy. A retreat awaits :)

About the area

What's nearby

  • Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum - 22 min drive
  • Coyote Creek Golf Club - 23 min drive
  • Sundre Red Deer Natural Area - 25 min drive
  • Schott's Lake - 32 min drive
  • Olds College - 47 min drive

About this property

Beautiful house by the river. Near Sundre, North Of Calgary.

Our resort includes a beautiful three bedroom vacation house and land that overlooks the James River. It is surrounded by trees in the Canadian wilderness. Enjoy a relaxing time in peace and quiet. Great for families. Escape the busy life while still in comfort.
Bookings are based on double occupancy with a maximum of 6 people. $35/person/night for extra guests. Pets are welcome with $65/pet/stay. Now with free WIFI !

The main house has all modern amenities with three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The whole house is booked for each reservation and not shared with other guests.

Guests have their own outdoor firepit. Firewood is available for purchase at booking or after check in.

The resort includes seasonally maintained paths to the river as well as other paths.

Stark Ranch Canada Resort is close to James River General Store, a convenience store (5 minute drive) as well as all services in the town of Sundre (15 minute drive) including a grocery store and the Sundre Golf Club. Burnstick lake is very popular and about 20 minutes away.

Check with your carrier for cell reception. Television not available. Please, no early check-ins. No smoking inside or outside. The wood stove is not available for use at this time.

The resort includes other rentable sites. All areas are private and secluded from each other and can access the James River. These include:

A log cabin

https://www.vrbo.com/2003536

A glamping tent

https://www.vrbo.com/3566584

A Tent and RV site

https://www.vrbo.com/4007024

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Animals must be leashed and under control.

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
Note from host: We do special events but this must be arranged
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: We do special events but this must be arranged For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR-24-003

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Relaxing Vacation House River View. Sundre North Calgary
Relaxing Vacation River View. Sundre North Calgary
Relaxing Vacation House River View. Sundre North Calgary
Relaxing Vacation House River View. Sundre North Calgary

Beautiful house by the James River. Near Sundre, North Of Calgary. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Returning guests
Been there before and will plan on returning again. No surprises, perfect for us.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay again!!!
We were in the area for 4 days , and used this great spot as home base. Well stocked, clean, spacious. Daniel is terrific to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

D'Arcy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Bit of Heaven
Wow, absolutely beautiful and so quiet! Had mostly sunny weather and 2 great bonfires and many great walks by the river. Wish I was the owner!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daniels’ James River cabin
Access to the James River was exactly what we were looking forward to. It was beautiful. Daniel was very accommodating to our dog and the property was perfect for bringing her for walks and wading in the river. The cabin provided everything we needed for our stay. We struggled slightly with the ants around the fire pit and the wasps around the deck but that is to be expected with such seclusion and untouched beauty. Thank you for everything Daniel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay by the river
Our group of four had a wonderful stay here and there was plenty of room for all of us and my pup. There are games and books provided as well, since there is no wifi (a welcome respite actually). It just a short walk to the river and a quick drive into Sundre if you need gas or groceries. We would recommend this stay to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful weekend away from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet, perfect getaway
This was a great place to disconnect and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful sanctuary
Great peaceful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay at a familiar location
Great location, know our way around the house and property, everything we need is here or nearby. Clean, warm, and quiet at night
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to unwind!
The surrounding area was beautiful and the house was well stocked. I was able to relax and unwind. Hoping to go back again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
We had a great time, the peace and quiet was what we needed. The place was clean and had everything we needed for the stay and the price is right too. Thank you for sharing your incredible space with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gordon n., Castor

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
It was a good time, the house fit our needs very well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ahhhhhhhhhh
Just what the family needed - quiet setting, rolling river and a float down the stream. Beautiful property, great host and splendid relaxation! Thank you Daniel! Adrian and Fam
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Our stay was exactly what we needed. The home is as described. We stayed with 2 couples and 2 dogs. The place is clean and quiet set in nature. I would describe the furniture and decor as outdated but that didn't effect our enjoyment one bit. Daniel was a great host and the instructions for the place were clear and easy to follow. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secluded spot
We had a great springtime stay for a family golf trip. It's a short drive away from some top quality courses in Sudre. The house is well appointed, and in a beautiful secluded setting along James River. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Husband, my two sons and there girlfrends
Had a wonderful time, very relaxing. We will for sure come back again, thanks for sharing your property with us!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in the country
We were there for a hunting trip, central Alberta. Perfect for us, mostly sleep and showered there. Met the host and his son, wonderful people. Plan on going back if they will have us
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paddling getaway
A nice cottage in the woods next to the river, just what we were looking for. Amazing view of stars/milky way at night by the campfire. Close to Burnstick Lake for kayaking which was our main purpose for choosing the location. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell L.

Liked: Cleanliness
House on the woods by a river
Booking for a 5 day summer getaway. Perfect for us & 2 kids. Everything you need. River 60 yards away. Lots of forest & wilderness. Great fires & roasting marshmallows in the evening. House very nice & well equipped. Excellent communication with Daniel the owner. Lots to do nearby. Might book again in a future summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and a perfect getaway
Everything you need for an away from it all, break, also had service on phone which was good too.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike N.

Average but nothing special
House was in a nice area but property was run down and unkept. No phone service or wifi. Just a bunch of little things like ran out of toilet paper the second day. Coffee maker was not clean and was plugged and didn’t work. Wouldn’t go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W., Strathmore, canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this location!
This was our second time staying at the cabin, we just love the location. Perfect for spending time outside and has a great fireplace set up. There were some new options we really liked, such as firewood easily available. The cabin had everything we needed. Will definitely consider returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I., Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway property
Such a great space. Super quiet and clean. Our leadership team from work wanted to get out of the city to plan and strategize together. This was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Raegan A., Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf getaway
Great spot. Secluded and quiet, beautiful spot by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jacquelynn R., Edmonton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin by the river
The location is quiet and private and nice and close to the James River which is clean and great for rock skipping. Loved the firepit which was perfect for watching bats flying at dusk and stars later at night-we roasted many marshmallows!! The lawn area was nice and open for setting up our badminton net, playing bean bag toss and bocce. Lots of nice trails and we saw and doe and her fawn when hiking the property. BBQ worked great as did all the appliances. Really nice having an upstairs bathroom between the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Relaxing Mini-vacation
It was a very relaxing place - no tv, no wifi. Did a lot of reading! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, utensils etc. The stovetop is not great - hard to get the right temps. The pillows need to be replaced - not comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. We would certainly return. It’s a lovely, peaceful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021