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River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta

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River Rock Retreat
Exterior
Living room with two sofa beds.
Cottage Bedroom
Cottage Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 20750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Turner Valley, AB
  • Spruce Meadows
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Chinook Centre
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Stampede Park
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta

This cottage is situated on 5 beautiful acres, and bordered by the Sheep river. Private & quiet, five minutes from Turner Valley. Play at the river, lounge on the deck, relax in the hot tub! Fish, hike, climb cliffs, and explore swimming holes. In winter, cross-country ski, snow shoe, snow mobile. Sleeps 6 inside, Three additional sleeping pods, each with a queen bed, also sleep 6. RVs & tents are welcome. Just 30 minutes from Calgary, perfect for a vacation or an impromptu get-away!
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I am one of those people who likes to find peace near water. If you are too, then visit this adorable cottage resting along the delightful Sheep River. I enjoyed visiting this place so much that I want to come back again and again. It is a nice place!

This gem is so close to Calgary and Okotoks, it makes impromptu getaways a reality. Less than an hour from Calgary, 15 minutes from Okotoks and 5 minutes from Turner Valley, it's an easy escape to indulge at.

With spectacular outdoor beauty, this property offers quietness and serenity, allowing one to be lost in nature.

The cottage itself is sparkling clean and has all the amenities one needs.
With one queen bed in the bedroom and two queen sofa-beds in the living room, the cottage sleeps six . From the master bedroom you can listen to the river whisper deep into the night!

Three additional sleeping pods, each with a queen bed, sleep another six. The pods are available at $150/per pod for the duration of your stay (not per night!). I highly recommend the pods! They are fantastic and allow additional privacy for guests.

Guests may also bring motorhomes, tents, etc.

The huge, oversized deck, fire pit and massive lawns create spaces for both relaxation and fun activities.

Summertime invites dips into the fresh, crystal-clear swimming holes. Nighttime brings laughter and conversation in the hot tub and gatherings around the large outdoor firepit.

Local microbreweries, eateries and artisan shops are a stone's throw away. If you want more hiking and scenery, Kananaskis Country is nearby!

This hide-away is highly recommended for your next girl's weekend, family get a way, couples escape or group retreat! Check it out! Cozy, relaxing and quiet. Just the mini vacation you need - all the amenities of comfort with the outdoor feel!

P.S. Pets get to come too! ($200 pet fee)

If you’d like the fridge stocked for you, just let River Rock know prior to your arrival and provide a grocery list.

Minutes from Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Okotoks and Longview. Enjoy the restaurants, pubs, micro-breweries, art gallery, outdoor swimming pool and artisan shops these rural towns have to offer. Visit Turner Valley Golf and Country club for a round of golf or dining out. A scenic drive to Kananaskis Country is just minutes away.

River Rock's caretaker is available throughout your stay via phone, text or in person when needed! Ian lives on site in his own mini cabin with Jack his rescue dog and two cats.

Firewood is provided, and if you need additional wood Ian is happy to provide for $20 a wheelbarrow.

Sleigh and carriage rides are available, please ask for details.

Massages are available. Please ask for details.

River Rock also offers event pricing for larger groups and weddings. Venue directors are available to assist you with any questions and needs!

This cottage is also listed on Air b n b. Fantastic reviews on all sites!!! Direct bookings with the host are also available.




Property manager

Donna Ohlson

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
Events and large groups, contact host for pricing
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only please. Pets are not allowed on furniture or in the bedrooms.
Please do not take deck furniture to the ground level
Tents and trailers are welcome. Sleeping pods are an additional $150 each, per stay. Please contact me for group fees.

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: 99
Note from host: Events and large groups, contact host for pricing
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Turner Valley

Located in Turner Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Granary Road - Farmer's Market & Active Learning Park and Shawnessy Shopping Centre. Spruce Meadows and Maggie's Diner are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Turner Valley, AB

What's nearby

  • Spruce Meadows - 33 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Chinook Centre - 45 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 51 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Grey Eagle Casino - 56 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Stampede Park - 60 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coyote Moon Cantina & Espresso Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stop Coffee House and Gathering Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chuckwagon Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Rock Retreat - Family & Groups - Southern Alberta, Turner Valley, Alberta located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from D'Arcy Ranch Golf Club and within 32 miles (52 km) of Granary Road - Farmer's Market & Active Learning Park and Heritage Pointe Golf Course. Spruce Meadows and Maggie's Diner are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

River Rock Stay

Area was beautiful, peaceful, quiet, very private. Cottage itself was cute, but we were expecting a little bit more space for the amount of people that stayed:) Also, the bathroom situation worked fine for a 2 night stay, but not ideal for a longer term stay with that many people. Overall, it was very cute & cozy to stay in. Fees were higher than we anticipated. 300/night sounds like a great deal at the outset, till it's booked and then the fees came, and it was more than we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Couples Retreat

We had such a great visit at the River Rock Retreat! Ian and Jack warmly greeted us and told us the ins and outs of the place including good hiking suggestions and floating routes! We walked, we floated, enjoyed some R&R on the deck and in the hot tub! This spot is absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed every minute of it!! We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Just what we needed!

We walked in and the place was spotless!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatum H.

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

Highly Recommend

The property is absolutely beautiful along the river and very quiet and private. Beds were super comfy and the kitchen was well stocked with supplies. Easy to find and only 5 minutes drive from all the main businesses in Turner Valley. Everyone in our group loved it and would definitely stay again. Both the host and caretaker were responsive and friendly. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hildy H.

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

Fantastic Property

The cottage is lovely. Great location on the water. Well appointed. Huge deck! Hot tub! We will be back. Ian was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha F.

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

Paradise

This was an amazing weekend. They thought of everything, a lot of attention to detail. Outdoor space was fantastic and the place is very clean and well equipped. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dillon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and host!

Amazing property and host. I hope to visit again in the future! My only issue was the check-in/out process. It's clearly stated on the profile that there is no person-to-person contact, but I was greeted by the caretaker both when checking in and out. Though the caretaker is very polite and welcoming, it was not expected. Especially seeing them turn on the lights and walk out of the front door right as I was arriving. I appreciate the gesture, but it took away from my experience of feeling like I was alone at a riverside home in nature. The caretaker also lives within eyesight of most areas of the home (both inside & outside). I imagine this will be noticed less in the warmer seasons as the vegetation will create separation but in the colder months, it's very apparent. All of this said, I enjoyed my stay and will hope to visit again - just with different expectations. My goal with this review is to help others have realistic expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amazing Get Away - Quiet Relaxing Holidays!

The pictures of the property are excellent, but they still do not do it justice. The house located at the end of the road is quiet and very well maintained. Everything one could need is available. Donna and Ian ensured that we had everything one could want in order to have an excellent holiday! We can't wait to visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene T.

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

Relaxed Humans and Smiling Dogs!

What a wonderful and chill end of summer vacation! Beautiful home, amazing deck (huge!), fun for the doggos (swimming, running, playing, freedom), and Jack the dog and Ian next door! We played games, rode bikes, chatted, cooked in a well equipped kitchen, visited Eau Claire Distillery and Bertie's Vintage in town (cool place!), and laughed ... a lot! We will return, maybe in the winter to experience the property at a different time of year ... as well as a hopeful return in the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

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

Simply Spectacular!!

This property is truly amazing! It is so beautiful and what it has to offer is breathtaking. During our stay, we unfortunately encountered severe weather not allowing us to explore as much as we had hoped too yet this quite honestly ended up on being one of our most memorable and relaxing getaway's ever! Donna the property owner is simply fabulous....she is the best, and is there instantly should you require something as is Ian the groundskeeper! Our whole experience left us feeling refreshed....renewed...and knowing that we will be making a visit out here once again very, very soon! Thank you Donna from the bottom of our hearts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ollie S.

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

Really good

It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorin K.

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

Amazing getaway

Me and my wife stayed hear for our anniversary and it was absolutely perfect the area was quiet and peaceful and still only minutes from town as well as having some very beautiful views outside it had so many added touches that made the place feel extremely welcoming with lots to offer. I would recommend this location to any one or any group. I will be booking this place again for sure. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Perfect relaxing getaway

We stayed for two nights.. we should up late on the first day and it was already dark and had a little trouble finding the place and the property owner was more then willing to help us out… wish we would have gotten there earlier to enjoy the place more because it is truely one of a kind… I could spend a whole week there… very relaxing, quiet, beautiful views, great for exploring and fun with kids… we will be bringing our whole family there next year for a family getaway… we highly recommend this retreat…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

Pleasant getaway

As soon as we arrived we immediately felt relaxed and impressed with the natural beauty of the property. The property is well maintained and clean. We loved the deck and the seating areas. It is close to the park and Tuner Valley so that was a bonus. It is a great place for winding down and for peace and quiet. Thank you Donna. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Stacey L.

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

Romantic Getaway

This little gem will surprise you. It is private, with amazing views and soothing sounds of the river was just what we needed to relax and Unwind. We were quite happy that we found this place. We will be keeping it on our favourites list - as we already plan on returning one day. Thanks for being such a great host Donna.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

A little taste of paradise

We recently had a girls getaway at this property and loved every minute of it. It was extremely clean and decorated perfectly. Ian the caretaker was an absolute delight to get to know and we just can’t wait to come back. This place hands down deserves 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn S.

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

Fabulous getaway

We booked this so we'd have a place to get away if it's full blown covid and travel was At a stop. Well thats exactly what got put on lockdown the day before we got here in September. But I am so glad we made it here, the fall colors are absolutely stunning, there's a lookout a little steep hike right on the property, it over looks the river and is so worth it! The cabin had all that you need and even if you don't want to cook there are really good restaurants in Turner Valley and Black diamond. The hot tub, fire pit, and walkout to the river make it so you really don't need to leave, I will be back for the summer to enjoy the river too! Donna is easy to get in contact with if need be, there is a groundskeeper next door who is there as much or as little as you'd like, and there are a couple of doggos who come to visit too 😊 It was such a good stay and I hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Cherry T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Great girls night

We had a great night at the cottage. They only down side was the water. The well water was low and we ran out of water a few times. So the rule was if it’s “yellow” let it mellow. The highlight for us was seeing the deer running around on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Donna Ohlson

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