This is truly one of the most extraordinary properties in Western Canada. This “Grand Castle” boasts the most serene and picturesque mountain views in the country. Features of the land include gorgeous bluffs of trees, a full tennis court area, a long gated driveway with a circular entry, an island pond, a cascading waterfall, a wooden curved bridge leading to a small island and covered sitting area, numerous outdoor entertaining areas and a fabulous children’s playground.
Property manager
Leanne
Premier Host
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We require our guests sign a 'Pool Facilities Waiver and Release of Liability Form' before checks-in and provid a copy of photo ID.
Guests must park their cars inside the property. Parking on the road outside the property is not allowed
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: 16
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 holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Water Valley Golf & Country Club and Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and Calaway 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.
Rocky view County, AB
What's nearby
Ghost Lake - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Stoney Nakoda Resort Casino - 27 min drive - 31.8 km
Calaway Park - 31 min drive - 39.7 km
Canada Olympic Park - 37 min drive - 45.7 km
Getting around
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 57 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Grand Castle have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is Grand Castle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Grand Castle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grand Castle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Grand Castle located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Bow River and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Cochrane Arena. Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre and Stoney Nakoda Resort Casino are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property was pretty amazing and perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children ranged 8-13 years old. Possibly could use a little improvement on some furniture and seating on the outdoor decks. Very convenient to the National Parks as well as grocery in Cochrane. We did have a few issues that needed attention, but fortunately the property manager, Leanne, was outstanding. She was easily contacted and reacted very quickly to our needs.
Ghost Lake is perfectly situated between Calgary and Banff. It’s a beautiful home with lots of property that is great for nature walks. We saw a moose, elk and lots of deer from the house. We had 14 people and plenty of room. The hot tub was difficult to keep hot. The property host was very responsive to questions and concerns. It would be great to have multiple gate openers and some extra sets of sheets, blankets, and pillows. Our family likes lots of pillows. Overall, wonderful experience. I would highly recommend.
I enjoyed my stay but the house was generally quite stuffy/dusty, especially on the basement level. In fact the basement air quality was so poor that my mother, who is generally in good health, could hardly breath. Additionally, the pool was a nice amenity except for the array of dead bugs and debris floating within. The hot tub was also a disappointment due to the scalding water (lower the water temperature entailed coordinating with the property manager which was worth the time given our short stay).
Overall the stay was enjoyable albeit very disappointing for the price paid.
Very beautiful house. However, I spent the first three days trying to clean and get the pool in the proper order. Not well-maintained. Nothing matched. The dishes were mismatched. The mattress in the master bedroom was substandard. And a multi million dollar home and they can’t afford to put decent bedding that matches or the dishes. Garage was disgusting. Very disappointed that I had to waste my time cleaning for half my vacation screen in the kitchen were so filthy I had to wash them in the shower downstairs.
We had 11 people, ranging from ages 11 to 79, and the house had more than enough spaces and things to offer. We didn't even use one of the 6 bedrooms. The views are awesome and the outdoor surrounding property is wonderful to explore. The pool greenroom is so cool! The temperature of the pool and hottub were our only complaint...too hot! But we made do and with the movie theater to use and the basement games, we didn't feel put out of options. The location is perfect...45 minutes from Canmore, an hour from Banff, an hour and a half from many other gorgeous options! We visited Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and Lake Minnewanka. We also did a horseback ride tour that took us across Bow River and white water rafted on Kicking Horse River. It was nice to end our day in a comfortable and gorgeous home!
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.
Languages:
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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