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15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view

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Our living room just off of the dining room.
The kitchen. Another stove, fridge and pantry is just around the corner in back
Music room just off of the dining room. Lots of seating space throughout house
Entrance
living room view from upstairs. TV room too.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 252800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mountain View, AB
  • Waterton Lakes National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Waterton Marina
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view

This super fun property offers so much more than just accommodation. It is perfect for family reunions and also offers near the property - The Gathering Place with cook house, and large gathering area with tables and chairs and stage area. (This is a rentable venue and must be booked ahead of time. It rents for 250.00 per day) The Hayloft is located on a little farm just outside Waterton Park and there is a little lake on the property as well. For your enjoyment we have a farm animal petting tour with bunnies, kitties, goats, ponies and horses. New this year we are offering our "introduction to horses" program where we give rides in our arena. Our trained staff gives kids and adults a fun opportunity to learn a little about horses and then have rides while we lead the horse. We also offer wagon rides at night and paddle boats are there for fun on the little lake. So there really is a lot to do here at The Hayloft. It has a great amount of space with fully furnished kitchen, two fridges, two stoves and ovens, large dining area and sitting area, extra tables and chairs seating for 20 plus people. With seven bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms, 11 full sized beds there is plenty of sleeping space too. There is a hide-a-bed for extra sleeping needs and a single bed as well. If more accommodation is needed we also have a smaller home right on the same property The Lakeside Gallery & Guest House that will sleep up to 12, and rents out for 250.00 per night for 4 persons and 30.00 per extra person if more than 4. So in reality we can sleep up to 37 if the other home is rented along with The Hayloft.

It rents out for 750.00 per night for up to 20 persons and 30.00 per extra person. The taxes add another 9% will be added to the cost and there is a 200.00 cleaning fee.
The upstairs floor has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Master bedroom has a queen and a double and an en suite bathroom with large tub and a separate shower.
Main floor bedroom has a king size bed and there is also a half bath on the main floor.
The basement has walk out doors, a sitting room, 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. The bathroom has separate a room for the toilet, and separate room for the shower so that more than one person can have access at a time. The sink and vanity are separate also.
The main floor has a wood burning stove and plenty of seating for everyone plus a really really nice view of Chief Mountain.
There is free internet, and television for movies and dvd's, There is also plenty of parking space.

Property manager

Cheryl Davidsen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow amplified music outside of the house. If using fire pit area, quiet hour begins at 10 pm and no amplified music 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: 50
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this holiday home is in the mountains. Waterton Lakes Golf Course and Lee Creek Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Mountain View, AB

What's nearby

  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 10 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course - 19 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Cameron Lake - 24 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Waterton Marina - 27 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Cameron Falls - 27 min drive - 28.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Ridge Resort B & B - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 15 minutes from Waterton, great place for family gatherings, great mountain view located?

This family-friendly Mountain View holiday home is located in the mountains, 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Belly River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Police Outpost Provincial Park and Lonesome Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kane W.

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

Awesome stay

Wonderful stay in lovely Mountain View - highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana T.

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

Cozy

Plenty of space, lovely sitting areas, and a lovely drive to Waterton. Thank you Cheryl for being a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James S.

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

Great Gathering place

The Hay loft was a great place to gather for a family reunion. The place isn't new but its in good condition. would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Line Marie P.

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

Early Childhood Directors Retreat

The location was fantastic and the accommodations were very comfortable. We had a campfire outside one night and it was lovely. Hosts were very responsive and helpful. Everything was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Thank you for an outstanding stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

The Hayloft

We love the proximity to Waterton
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda m.

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

Great location, well equipped and very comfortable

We really enjoyed the spaciousness of the home which was very well equipped for larger groups. The location was a short hop to Waterton Lakes National Park and lots to see and do. Our host Cheryl was great and provided a huge list of things to do. We hope to do this again next spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sajith E.

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

Beautiful location steps away from Waterton National Park

We had a wonderful experience at Hayloft! Our group of 13 adults and 4 kids enjoyed a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet it was just a short 15-minute drive to Waterton National Park. Cheryl and her team were incredibly responsive and accommodating, making our stay even more enjoyable. The ample parking and spacious common areas provided plenty of room for everyone to relax. I highly recommend Hayloft for your next getaway with a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian P.

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

Comfortable, nice stay

This home was comfortable, cozy and had lots of room for visiting. We had a siblings retreat (+spouses), 12 of us in total, most over 60. The hosts were friendly, communicated well and were very attentive and responsive for the couple of times we had minor issues or questions. At the last minute, we had a wheelchair bound sibling join us. The home worked but not ideal, the basement and main floor were accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joel S.

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

Homey, nice pkace

Nice place. Great for 14 people. Very comfortable. Kids loved it. Great view and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Family Reunion

This was so great for a big family gathering! Everyone had a spot to stay. We were able to all eat together in the big house. Cheryl was great bringing extra water when we ran out. The location is beautiful and close to Waterton National Park. We would definitely be interested in booking this again for a large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomasina H.

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

Reunion

Pretty hot out and the house was hot, but we had a good overall weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great for our group

We had a small family reunion here for about 5 days. The house easily accommodated 15 people, and met our needs perfectly. The house is comfortable and well equipped. No complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Family birthday weekend

We had 17 in our family group and this lovely home had room for all of us. Very well stocked with everything we needed. Close to Waterton and Cardston. Great place for our younger children who loved petting the farm animals and kittens, the hayride and horse riding. Super friendly, helpful and very accommodating to our wants and needs. Highly recommend this VRBO listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TEJAS P.

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

Recommend to stay

Service was good and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Subir S.

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

Amazing fun weekend!

We were a big group of 18 people. This is a great place to enjoy with friends and family! The house is huge, especially the living area is amazing. Cheryl was a wonderful host who was always on top of things we needed and very cordial. We had a lovely weekend at the property!! :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The farm near Waterton

The home had lots of activities to do, and the family was available to help make it a fun experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

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

Sheldon and Sheri Hoyt Family

Celebrated Christmas together
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brian P., St.Catharines

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

Good location close to Waterton or Csrdston

Overall, a good place to stay. Could use some updating. Second time staying here. Works well for our group of 11.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

Great Location!

Our family had a wonderful time at this home. Cheryl was responsive to any of our needs. The kids enjoyed all of the farm animals next door, and my husband and I took nightly walks to watch the sunset over the mountains. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kazy D.

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

Great property for a big get together

Check in was super easy and Cheryl was super helpful with any questions we had! There was plenty of room for everyone, we didnt feel cramped at all with 20 people. Will recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lidia Y., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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

Thanksgiving gathering with friends

This is our second stay at The Hayloft. Truly a gem near Waterton Park. We really enjoyed our stay and experienced warm Alberta hospitality. The air is fresh, the view fantastic, the town is quiet yet locals are friendly. We will definately come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Anne O.

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

Wonderful stay for our families

Cheryl was so very friendly and made our stay most memorable. The kids had such fun playing with the outdoor cats and loved the tour of the barns to pet the bunnies, dogs, goats & horses. Our oldest granddaughter loved her horse ride experience and was very keen to learn more about how the loom worked! Huge home with lots of space to visit. There were 2 fridges and a huge well stocked kitchen. We visited during a heatwave and would have appreciated air conditioning as it was pretty warm at night. Overall, we would recommend this home for a large gathering. Cheryl’s warm hospitality made our visit very special Mary Anne
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny S.

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

Very good

Nice location and lots of rooms and space for the big group. We enjoyed it. Cheryl is always available to help if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocky L.

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

Nice stay

The house can easily accommodate 20 people and the owner was very nice. Communication was great and all my questions were answered promptly. The owner also did not charge us for firewood, which was awesome of her!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Stay in Mountain View

Conveniently located not far from Waterton Park, this large home is welcoming and fun for all ages. The house is comfortable. And many activities are available on the surrounding farm. We spent a lot of time in Waterton but also very much enjoyed our stay here at the "Hayloft." We had a memorable time and would stay here again the next time we vacation in southern Alberta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Davidsen

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Hello, we are Eugene and Cheryl Davidsen. We built our own home and raised our lovely family here in this area. I was born and raised right here in Mountain View and am so very happy to have been able to raise my family here as well in a home we built from scratch. We love the view and the closeness to Waterton National Park. Our home is located on a ranch with barn and cattle. But we are located in such a convenient spot, right on Highway 5 and within minutes of Waterton Park. A little about our family - We raised 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls and we now have 20 grandchildren. We have used our home for amazing family gatherings year round and have so much enjoyed having a place for everyone to come home to. It is so fun and satisfying to now be offering that to others through the VRBO site. We love to snowmobile in the winter, ATV and bike in the summer and we are all musicians. We have a family band and perform for various functions. We are also in the process of putting in a campground in our north field where we will be adding a Fort with cabins for large family reunions and retreats. Our cabins will have the names of our early settlers and ancestors here in Mountain View with their stories and pictures on the walls. We are so excited about this and feel there is a great need for large group facilities. Getting our home ready to rent out is the first step towards our goal. We want to offer a great place to bring families.

What makes this property unique

I think one of the best things about our property are the activities we offer our guests. Wagon rides, petting zoo, boating AND spinning and weaving demonstrations in our Hitching Post building. We love to show people a good time! We can even give you a horse riding experience!

Languages:

English

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