Tranquil Retreat near Castle Wildland Provincial Park (dog friendly!)

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Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Beaver Mines, AB

Castle Provincial Park

5 min drive

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park

15 min drive

Castle Wildland Provincial Park

26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bedroom 1 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 2 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Dining

Exterior

About this property

Welcome! Limber Pine Vacation Home invites you to disconnect and rejuvenate in a place that is both serene and magical. Just two hours south of Calgary, it's a place where wildlife roams freely, and the majestic mountains, gentle rolling hills and endless prairie horizons are seemingly neverending.

THE SPACE
Our guesthouse (AKA "The Annex") can be described as an apartment-style accommodation. It is a standalone property located above the garage. It is tastefully-furnished, impeccably clean and non-smoking.

The bedrooms both feature queen-sized beds with cozy down duvets, private ensuite washrooms and satellite TVs. The sitting area has a sofa, armchair and TV.

The kitchen is rustic-style with wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle and all the cookware necessary to make a gourmet meal. There is a dining table and a reading nook with two comfy chairs. Outside, you'll find the perfect place for an evening BBQ with seating for four and views that will take your breath away.

GUEST ACCESS
- You are welcome to check in anytime between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

- If you are bringing your family dog(s), we require pre-approval so kindly advise us upon inquiry. For short-term stays, there is a $30 fee for each dog.

- We have two Golden Retrievers and two Terriers at our home on the adjacent property.

- We only rent to one "party" at a time, so you will NOT share the property with other guests.

Other things to note:
WiFi is provided as a convenience only to guests. With satellite broadband, there is a limited monthly data usage so we ask that guests respect this and do not download large files or stream video, etc. Also, we do not guarantee a signal as it is sometimes sporadic.

Our guests are always happy to enjoy the “disconnected” rural setting and get away from it all!

Nestled in the quaint hamlet of Beaver Mines, the area is a haven for hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, golfing, fly-fishing and photography, and there are many sights to see nearby such as:

- Castle Wildland Provincial Park: 7 minutes
- Castle Mountain Ski Resort: 17 minutes
- Waterton Lakes: 40 minutes
- Pincher Creek: 13 minutes
- Frank Slide Interpretive Centre: 24 minutes
- Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site: 35 minutes

Property manager

Cristina McMurdo

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs must be pre-approved. $30/dog per stay.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-in: Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. If you are not able to arrive within this window, arrangements must be made directly with the property host.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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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

Beaver Mines

Located in Beaver Mines, this guesthouse is in the mountains. Pincher Creek Golf Club and The Pass Beer Co. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Castle Provincial Park and Beauvais Lake Provincial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Beaver Mines, AB

What's nearby

Castle Provincial Park - 5 min drive
Beauvais Lake Provincial Park - 15 min drive
Frank Slide - 26 min drive
Waterton Lakes National Park - 55 min drive
Waterton Marina - 65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Retreat near Castle Wildland Provincial Park (dog friendly!) pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tranquil Retreat near Castle Wildland Provincial Park (dog friendly!)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Retreat near Castle Wildland Provincial Park (dog friendly!)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Retreat near Castle Wildland Provincial Park (dog friendly!) located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Castle Provincial Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Beauvais Lake Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park. Beauvais Lake and Dilmer Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A., West Kelowna, BC Canada

6 Aug 2021

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

Truly is a Vacation Home

This rural location is exactly as advertised. It’s close to many historical sites, towns, and outdoor recreation. It’s clean, cozy, and well-appointed with all the comforts of home including good neighbors. My dog loved them. It was everything expected and more!

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

linda b.

10 June 2021

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

Beautiful countryside retreat

Great accommodation so close to hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes, and ski hill in winter.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ray V., Brampton, Ontario , Canada

17 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful Beaver Mines

Great place to stay and Chris the owner is helpful in getting us settled in and recommending local sights to visit. The kitchen and living facilities were good and stocked with all necessities to allow full meal preparations. The Beaver Mines location was a great spot to make day trips from to Waterton N. P. , Castle Prov Park and the Crowsnest area. We also had a great day hiking to Haig Lake, on another trip we went to Lundbreck Falls and enjoyed some local beverages at Old Man River Brewing. This was a great spot to stay for 5 days and enjoy the region and enjoy a very peaceful location.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Geoff Judy H.

3 Sept 2020

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

Blissful in Beavermines

We had a gorgeous week at Chris’s lovely apartment. The setting is beautiful, the property is clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable and lovingly maintained. We couldn’t have been happier or more satisfied with our stay. Thank you Chris for sharing your lovely space with us. I can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie K.

11 Aug 2020

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

beautiful location

lovely spot, very clean with a sunny deck that we enjoyed. great access to hiking!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Calgary, Canada

15 July 2020

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

such a great place to stay in a great area

My girlfriend and I stayed here for a week over Canada day and we had such a great time. The suite is above the garage and separated from the main house. I was super impressed at how clean the place was. I value cleanliness in general and especially with this pandemic thing going on. The host living in the main house was super friendly, ensured we knew where everything was and even provided us with a safe place to store our bikes. The place itself is nice! In a beautiful area with amazing scenery, and nice green grass (just like in the photos) and the suite has nice skylights to let light in, and a great patio for when it’s nice out. It’s close enough to Waterton (~1 hour) and much closer Castle Provincial Park / ski hill for all your hiking and biking needs. I’d recommend staying here and will likely be back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Montana L.

2 Oct 2019

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

A perfect vacation home

Perfect vacation home and wonderful host. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Didn’t like that it was listed as a B&B when it wasn’t. Otherwise it was a beautiful place and suited our needs perfectly

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

14 Aug 2019

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

Comfortable rooms, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful host

This was indeed a tranquil retreat!! Cris was very warm and friendly when we arrived, and was readily available to answer questions and suggest hikes, etc. The apartment was spotless and the beds were very comfortable, with a gorgeous view and the sounds of a creek, with songbirds added in during the day. The little apartment has three bedrooms, and the other two were unoccupied when we were there, so we had it all to ourselves. Given that there are just two armchairs in the common area and a fairly small dining table, it might have felt sort of small if the other bedrooms were taken by people we didn't know. But for a group of people needing three bedrooms, or people who are maybe more at ease in close quarters, it would be fine. And for just the two of us, it was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

TN

5 Aug 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The facility was nice. The pictures and description did not match the experience. Wifi was barely functional and use was restricted. There were hundreds of fruit flies / gnats in the bedroom and made the experience seemingly unhygienic and frustrating.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

30 July 2019

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

Beautiful country home

My wife and I stayed here for our anniversary as we wanted to visit where we got married in Waterton! This was a great choice and the host was simply delightful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob J.

1 Sept 2018

WOW ! Amazing

We had the greatest stay with Cristina! The place was clean, quiet with all the amenities you need! She helped us with all we needed and had lots of ideas about what to do in the area. And we BBQ every night! Definitely coming back and we would recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kyla R.

16 Aug 2018

Great location with great charm!

Very clean and well tended to property. Accessible to amenities and attractions. Host was welcoming and knowledgeable of the area. Dogs have their own private space, as do the cows. As a guest you must be open to seeing and being around animals 😊 They all were a welcomed addition to our stay! Definitely would recommend this place to friends and family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Gladys B.

3 Aug 2018

Good value if you don't mind the dogs

We had trouble contacting the owner before we got there because of a technical glitch on the VRBO site, which I believe has been fixed. This property is about 20 minutes west of Pincher Creek, and is very clean and well decorated. It is separate from the owner's home, sharing a driveway. The owner has several large dogs, which don't have access to the VRBO, but they bark a lot. We found this very wearing. Without the dogs, and with a more friendly welcome, I would have given this property an additional star.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018