Beautiful and Comfortable Log Home with Mountain Views

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62570 sq ft

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Dryer
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Fireplace
Hot tub
Kitchen

Explore the area

Whitehorse, YT

Midnight Sun Gallery & Gifts
‪31 min drive‬
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
‪33 min drive‬
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
‪36 min drive‬
Whitehorse, YT (YXY-Whitehorse Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Large Bedroom - Second Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom - Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor TV Den

1 Double Futon

Small Bedroom - Second Floor

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Basement 3/4 Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Cranberry Lodge Guest House offers our guests an authentic Yukon experience. Located north of Whitehorse in the forests of Ibex Valley and surrounded by mountains and stunning views, the Guest House is a beautiful and comfortable log home that is the perfect retreat for your Yukon adventures. It is close enough to Whitehorse for easy access to the Yukon arts, culture, dining, shopping, and recreation facilities, yet far enough to enjoy the spectacular northern lights (27 km). We offer our guests complimentary Wi-Fi internet.

Please see the “Group Size" section below for more details about group size.

The guest house has its own private back deck, propane BBQ, fire pit, and hot tub. The main floor includes a fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, master bedroom (queen bed), and open concept dining and living room. The second floor includes two bedrooms (bedroom 2: queen and double beds / bedroom 3: two twin beds) and a den with sofa bed, Smart television, and movie collection. A twin folding bed is also available. The basement includes a ¾ bathroom, washer/dryer, and storage for your outdoor equipment. For those travelling with children, we also offer shared access to the main house playground.

The guest house is tastefully decorated with a northern decor and furnished with quality furnishings and modern appliances. All bedrooms are furnished with custom built log beds, side tables, dressers and spacious closets.

The Guest House shares a sunroom with the main house where your hosts reside but otherwise is an entirely separate home. Your hosts, Al and Carolyne, will welcome you and answer any questions you may have and then leave you to enjoy your home away from home and peaceful surroundings.

Our house rules:
No smoking. No parties. No pets.

Group Size:
Depending on the composition of your group, the guest house can accommodate groups of up to 6-8 people comfortably. However, to ensure that our guests have a comfortable stay, we have limited the instant booking feature to 6 guests. If you would like to book the guest house for a larger group, please contact us and we will go over our accommodations with you to ensure they suit your needs.

General Rules:
• Check-in time is after 4:00 PM and check-out time is by 11:00 AM unless agreed upon in advance with your hosts.
• Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
• No smoking and no pets inside the house.
• Please, no outside footwear on the wood floors and do not use your luggage rollers on the wood floors.
• Close and lock all doors and windows when leaving the guest house.

Occupancy:
• The maximum occupancy is equal to the total number of registered guests. Additional guests must be cleared with your hosts ahead of time.

Use of property:
• This tenancy is for residential vacation accommodations only.
• Parties are not allowed in the guest house under any circumstances.
• The wood stove in the basement cannot be used by guests. It is a secondary heating system to be used only by your hosts in the event of a winter power failure.

Use of the hot tub:
• Help us maintain the water quality by going in clean (please wash off creams, lotions, and bug spray prior to use)
• No use of bath products in the hot tub.
• No food in the hot tub.
• Children must be accompanied by adults.

Play Yard:
• For those travelling with children, we also offer shared access to the main house playground. Adults must be present to supervise children at all times.

Cleaning:
• We don't expect our guests to do any laundry (towels/bedding) or clean the house before checking out (in fact, please don't) but we do expect our guests to leave the house in a tidy state. Please:
• Throw out your leftovers.
• Clean your dishes and start a load in the dishwasher before checking out.

Property manager

Alain and Carolyne

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ibex Valley

Located in Ibex Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Shipyards Park, while Yukon Transportation Museum and Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Whitehorse, YT

What's nearby

Midnight Sun Gallery & Gifts - 31 min drive - 30.0 km
Yukon University - 32 min drive - 27.9 km
Yukon Visitor Information Centre - 32 min drive - 30.4 km
Yukon Wildlife Preserve - 33 min drive - 29.1 km
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs - 36 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

Whitehorse, YT (YXY-Whitehorse Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bean North Coffee Roasting - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful and Comfortable Log Home with Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful and Comfortable Log Home with Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful and Comfortable Log Home with Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful and Comfortable Log Home with Mountain Views located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Whitehorse Downtown Dog Park, Shipyards Park and Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre. Yukon Wildlife Preserve and Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

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10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Mar 15, 2025

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

Beauty and perfection

We were VERY happy with our stay. The place is beautiful, inside and out. The cabin is lovely with basically everything you could want or need, and the location is excellent. Remote but not so far away from things as to be difficult. A 25 minute drive into town and amenities, but because of the gorgeous scenery the drive felt like ten minutes!! There is a great 2km trail to a lake which was a lovely walk. Ideal viewing of northern lights when they’re out too. So special. The cabin is supplied with bedding, towels, all the kitchen equipment as well as condiments and seasoning. Toiletries were plentiful as well. Plenty of great board games, puzzles, books for inside days. Loved the art on the walls too. And there were toboggans, kick sleds and snowshoes for outdoor play. Communication with the owners was excellent. They were very responsive. The cabin is attached to the house that the owners live in but it is well separate enough that it doesn’t feel intrusive. I have already recommended this place to a couple of people. Thank you for a great stay!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Jan 6, 2025

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

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay in the cabin! The host was very friendly and helpful. Also the cabin was very clean and well kept. Everyone in our group said they would come back and stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Aug 3, 2024

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

Cranberry lodge

Was an amazing time! beautiful spot just outside of town would highly recommend. Hosts are awsome bnb is very clean and cozy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlyn S.

Jul 1, 2024

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

The perfect get-a-way

Beautiful setting, lovely, clean, really well set up. We so appreciated the wonderful hospitality and warm / friendly welcome. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Jun 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful place - the scenery and area were amazing. We could not have had better hosts than Alain and Carolyne, who worked very hard at ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay. We are looking forward to returning soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue j.

Oct 16, 2023

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

Our Family Thanksgiving

This property was a great place for our family of 6 to get together. We came from three different locations for our family reunion. Enjoyed husky Mushing the Spa and we did get a peek of a Northern Light ( not lights). The house is well equipped and our Host was Super. Thank you All and Carolyne for a wonderful week, and accommodating us so our family could all be together.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Sep 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place was everything we had hoped for and more. Lots of room. Beautiful inside and out. Well furnished with all necessary amenities supplied. My son had a medical emergency our first night there and Al was very helpful and compassionate. Gave us their landline to call an ambulance, talked with 911 operator, waited outside to guide the ambulance, and left us a landline phone for the week in case we needed it. (Cell phone was spotty). He was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better host. Answered any questions I had about the area, gave us suggestions…. Just amazing. Other than that, like I said the accommodation is perfect. You should not hesitate renting this place. You will not be disappointed!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dara S.

Aug 19, 2023

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Amazing Get Away!!

We stayed with Al and Carolyne in August 2023. Their guest home was immediately kept and has everything you need and more! Considering we drove from Edmonton, it is a quick drive to wherever want to go to see the sites the Yukon has to offer and then enjoy a soak in the hot tub at the end of the day. It was wonderful to have main floor bedroom for my mom who has arthritis and has a hard time walking up and down the stairs. I would highly recommend your next stay be a Cranberry Lodge!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

callum b.

Mar 28, 2023

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Fantastic for the Northern Lights

We used Alains property mainly in the hope of seeing the Lights. We were not disappointed with two showings within the week. The property had three good sized rooms for six people to enjoy with space, good kitchen dining room and chairs. Hot tub was a bonus, though a little too much on the chemicals by the hot tub guy, and plenty of firewood for the fire pit. Nice and clean, lots of heat. The TV area was away in a corner and that suited us as we were more into chatting with friends and playing board games etc round the dining table. We really enjoyed the vacation, and lots to do in winter in Whitehorse

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Sep 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful quiet place to relax. Excellent hosts. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridgid

Sep 6, 2022

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An absolute must stay if in Whitehorse! Great place, great hosts and beautiful scenery!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marylyn H.

Jul 6, 2022

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Pleasant experience

Our stay in the country in a log cabin was wonderful. The cabin is very well equipped with everything one would need. The quite tranquil setting is amazing. Yet still located close to Whitehorse and other amenities. Alain was wonderful to deal with .

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison D., Barrie, Ontario

Jun 21, 2022

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Exceptional Northern Paradise

Our group of four older adults chose this property for our northern adventure. This lovely log guest house is beautifully maintained and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our hosts, Al and Carolyne could not be more hospitable. They were very helpful with every aspect of our stay, providing solicited advice on the many sights and activities that the area has to offer. The activities we chose certainly didn’t disappoint! If we ever return to the Yukon, we will definitely stay at the Cranberry Lodge again! Thank you, Al and Carolyne for a most wonderful vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M., Kelowna, BC. Canada

Jun 13, 2022

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Beautiful Lodge

Loved it here. Will definitely come back if staying in the area again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

timothy

May 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

property had everything we wanted, ie kitchen appliance, well stocked kitchen etc. Views were great. Host were very friendly. would go back for sure

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna N., Princeton

Dec 3, 2021

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Amazing

Words cannot describe how truly amazing this cabin and property are. The cabin is stunning and fully equipped with all the comforts of home. It was clean, comfortable and spacious. The hot tub was fantastic and we really enjoyed looking up at the stars. The outdoor fire pit was also a fantastic feature. The owners were hospitable and we enjoyed getting to know them. We 100% recommended this property. Blair and Shanna

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophia C.

Oct 14, 2021

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Incredible cabin stay in a beautiful location

We (group of 4 friends) had the most incredible time staying at Alain and Carolyn's beautiful home, and genuinely couldn't even find fault if we tried! Alain was very communicative pre-trip about instructions to get there and what to expect, and the property is located really well - easy to drive to from Whitehorse, yet far enough away from the light pollution to see the Northern lights. They were also very helpful during our stay if we needed them, but kept out of the way as well. The place is very well stocked, and the kitchen had everything you could need - we cooked a full thanksgiving dinner here! The beds were also comfy and we had plenty of towels, with toiletries also included which was a nice touch. The place itself was extremely clean as well. And we loved all the artwork! We enjoyed the hot tub everyday and on our last night were lucky enough to see the most incredible view of the northern lights directly from the cabin! We all agreed that this was one of the best vacation properties we've ever stayed at.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alisha B.

Jul 5, 2021

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Ideal for Family Getaway

This property is terrific for a mini break from Whitehorse or for visitors to Yukon. There is lots of space for a family or group and many activities on the property to keep everyone entertained. Our girls (2, 5) loved using the playground equipment and trampoline, as well as roasting marshmallows at the fire pit, and we loved using the hot tub after they went to sleep! There is a beautiful lake (Scout Lake) just a short drive down a dirt road, where kids can splash on some sandy shores and you can watch the fish jump and the loons call. There is also a family-friendly or beginner's hike (1.5 hours, moderate incline) with views of the Ibex Valley and a beautiful rock canyon (Spirit Canyon) conveniently located a short drive from the lodge. The property is joined to the host/caretaker's home but they are very discrete and give lots of space to guests. The hosts, Alain and Carolyne, were very attentive to details; they installed baby gates prior to our arrival as well as provided use of a high chair and bath toys (and crib if we had needed). If you are looking for a quiet retreat where you can actually hear the sounds of nature (as opposed to a noisy campground), this place is ideal. And, you also have the modern comforts of home. It was great to have wifi to watch a Euro Cup game or occupy the kids, lots of fresh towels and a well-appointed kitchen to prepare meals. Perfect to enjoy a glass of wine on the deck while looking out at a field of fireweed.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Mar 18, 2021

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Perfect getaway

I'm a local, so this was the perfect location to get out of town. Quick drive, easy to get to but feels like you are far. It is a gorgeous property, beautiful well appointed house (including kitchen) and cozy couches for reading. It would be a really nice place to bring visiting family or to go with friends. We brought 2 children who had lots and lots of fun. Hosts were nice, answered questions, were welcoming and gave us space. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Mar 15, 2021

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Amazing

This was my third time going to this property - that's how amazing it is! It is super clean and well equipped. The property manager was super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend, even if you just want a nice little staycation get away.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Mar 4, 2021

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Great and relaxing getaway!

This was a great location, close to Whitehorse for a weekend break! Very relaxing and beautiful location. The accommodations were fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Sep 8, 2020

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Beautiful home

A well equipped log home with all of the amenities and very private. Hosts were respectful of our privacy but available if needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenel L.

Jul 7, 2020

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perfect for your yukon staycation!

We had such a great little Mom’s get-a-way weekend out at Alain and Caroline’s lodge. Perfect for small yukon staycations as it’s close to Whitehorse (about 20ish mins). Alain was there to great us and give us the lay down of the place, accommodated our last minute requests and was around if we needed him for anything but gave us the privacy we wanted. The lodge itself is in immaculate condition, super clean and was full amenities like a large fridge with a freezer that has an ice machine, lots of beds and seating, lots of kitchen gadgets that you may need (seriously we felt like they had more there than we did at home), plenty of dishware/cookware and the lot! They no longer provide stocked breakfast food or full condiments like we read they did but some butter, sugar etc was still provided. There was a nice outdoor table/seating area and the hot tub was lovely (would fit four fine). We didn’t make use of the nice bonfire area but they had wood and such set aside in case we wanted to have one. A bit on the pricey side but we would go back again for sure (and indeed may try and make this a yearly thing :)). Although it was just us three ladies... we think it would also be suitable for a couple families to come out and enjoy the place....we would recommend to all!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jayme, Whitehorse

Jun 22, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

We recently stayed at the Cranberry Lodge and it was fantastic. This property was outside of Whitehorse but close enough. The owners were friendly and very accommodating. There was great hiking close by. We would highly recommend this property. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Sep 4, 2019

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alain and Carolyne

Hi, we are your hosts, Al and Carolyne.

We are excited to list the Cranberry Lodge Guest House on VRBO and to share this unique Yukon home with travelers and adventurers from all over the world. We offer beautiful accommodations in a world class setting. As hosts, we will respect your privacy while also being available for any questions you may have about the facilities and travelling in Yukon.

Carolyne is truly multi-talented. She is a primary school teacher but also has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, a Master's degree in Art Education, and is a certified yoga instructor. She offers yoga and art classes as well as group creative retreats in her on-site studio.

Al is a wildlife biologist and handles communication, property maintenance, and gardening. Odds are you'll be chatting with Al when exchanging messages and if you enjoy the meticulous flower gardens in front of the house, well, that's also Al (and his OCD).

Why they chose this property

We own and care for the guest house ourselves and treat it as such. Our approach has been to provide our guests with a vacation rental property such as we would want ourselves when traveling for vacation or work. We have been offering this property for four years, have learned a lot from our guests' feedback, and have thought through most of the little details that truly make a difference to our guests. We are proud of our reviews on this site and others because they reflect the hard work we put in to ensure our guests have a great stay and experience with us. Although our own house and the guest house are joined at the hip by a sunroom, they are two separate houses and your stay with us will be as private as you wish it. We are always there to help if you need anything or have any questions on local amenities and attractions. We look forward to meeting you!