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Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Canmore, AB
  • Grassi Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Canmore Caverns
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Silvertip Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Banff, AB (YBA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies

Downtown location, walking distance of everything! This condo is absolutely stunning! You have been planning this trip for a long time. You want accommodation that will give you peace of mind. You are looking for comfort, calm and cleanliness. Nest in the Rockies goes above and beyond for its customers to create unforgettable memories in the mountains. We live in the region, we know the places to visit and we share them with you!

Virtual tour here: https://unbranded.youriguide.com/d5w27_203_1040_railway_ave_canmore_ab

You will get immerse in a local experience with natural and locally made shower products from Rocky Mountain Soap Company. You will enjoy your morning espresso right from our espresso machine, filled with fair-trade, locally roasted coffee. Relax in front of the fireplace while looking at the mountains.

The foodie in you will be well serve. The kitchen has everything you need to cook amazing meals, including spices. You’re a grill fan? You will have your gas BBQ on the private balcony, where you also find stools and bar for the happy hour.

When it gets cold outside, enjoy inside entertainment on one of the 3 TVs, including Netflix and Disney+. For bigger group and family, there is the most comfortable pull out couch with memory foam mattress in the living room. For those who likes to travel light, you will appreciate in suite large capacity washer and dryer.

As a bonus, we provide a Discovery Pass during your stay. This pass gives you access to all national parks, including Banff National Park, as well as access to some places within the park that usually require an admission fee. We do everything possible so you have the vacation you’ve been dreaming of.

This is a dog friendly condo. We need to know in advance, a form need to be filled and there is a 70$ fee for your dog.

FAQ
Where is the property?
This property is in Mountain View Lodge, right downtown Canmore. Canmore is at the doorstep of Banff National Park. It is a 15 minutes drive to the town of Banff.

How far is it from downtown?
The condo is 3 minutes walk to Main Street.

What are good places to eat around? We offer a restaurant guide for our visitors, filled with our favorite places in Canmore and Banff.

What can you do in this area?
Lots! Plenty of activities for all kind of people. Sightseeing (a lot of it!!), hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, climbing, fishing, scrambling, skating, mountaineering, shopping... One trip won’t get you through all of it!

Do you have more than one property? Yes we do! We offer multiple properties in Canmore, all with great amenities. We are proud to support local businesses by providing free products for our guests. Look at our other properties available on Vrbo:
Grey Owl’s Nest at vrbo.com/1126442
Swift’s Nest at vrbo.com/1090375
Osprey’s Nest at vrbo.com/683258
Falcon’s Nest at vrbo.com/2196085
Swan’s Nest at vrbo.com/2184703

Who are we?
My name is Rob, and my wife is Martine. I came to the Rockies for a summer camp in 2000 and 2001. I immediately fell in love with the area. I took my wife on a road trip in 2004 and she had the same reaction. It took us 10 years to finally leave the province of Quebec and cross the country with our 3 young children to start a new life in Canmore. Since 2014, we call it home. We love to explore those mountains by foot. We’ve scrambled a few of them and are always looking for new peaks to explore. We now have a furry friend that follow us everywhere, Bernie. You can see him on some pictures. We’ve been sharing our passion for the mountain with our guest since 2015. It’s been an incredible journey that brought us to meet some amazing people.

Property manager

Robert Pomerleau
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canmore

Located in Canmore, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Banff Gondola and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Banff National Park and Upper Hot Springs. Canmore Recreation Centre and Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Canmore, AB

What's nearby

  • Canmore Golf and Curling Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Canmore Recreation Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Grassi Lakes - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Canmore Caverns - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Silvertip Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 21 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Arashi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rocky Mountain Bagel Co - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies located?

Located in the heart of Canmore, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Big Head Sculpture, Elevation Place and Canmore Mountain Market. Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eschol J.

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

Great place to stay for our ski trip.

Great place to stay in Canmore. We were able to walk anywhere in the city we wanted to go and easily drive to access the 3 nearby ski resorts. Loved the condo, well equipped and clean. We’ve stayed in Banff and Canmore for skiing and I think we prefer staying in Canmore even though the drive is a little farther to the resorts. This is a great place for a couple or two to stay and access everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew L.

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

Great Place for a get away

Awesome location Well equipped suite Great views Will definitely try to book again in the future
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell D.

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

Love this place!

Excellent. The condo was exactly as marketed. The coffee machine was so good I barely ever bought coffee out. The windows and drapes could adjust so that I could be living above a physio and alcohol store and across from a grocery store and not see them only mountains. It was the best. Was quiet and convenient. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everett G.

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

Canmore Stay

Conveniently, located in Canmore, everything in walking distance. Condo was well equipped and clean, with a great view of the mountains. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Lovely visit

Perfect spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Great stay

Great stay, would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Location and place to use as a base

We enjoyed Magpie"s nest, as we could walk to everything in Canmore and it was close all the destinations we wanted to see. We would stay again if we came back. Perfect for 2 couples. enough to all the destinations we wanted to see.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Clean, comfortable stay.

Great place, great location, great communication, great host. Thanks for having coffee available!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Canmore is lovely

The nest in the Rockies is exactly that! My husband and I and our great friends Kevin and Susan, came here to see Banff Park. We were up early, hiked most days and it was wonderful to come back to the nest, have a nice fire and dinner to doit again the next day! The kitchen was well stocked, laundry room we put to terrific use and the location fantastic! So convenient and beautiful. Will definately be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Highly recommend

This place is a combination of perfect location and super clean. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Convenient location

This was a nicely appointed unit that had an amazing coffee machine and comfortable beds. Easy walk to grocery stores and restaurants. It is a bit of a noisier location, but after all the outdoor activities, it didn’t phase us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian B.

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

Convenient to beautiful Banff

Canmore is a great place to stay - convenient to Banff NP but also vibrant by itself with nice restaurants and plenty of nearby trails and wildlife. Magpie’s Nest was nice; a basic 2 bedroom 2 bath space in a condo bldg close to restaurants and retail. Space was functional but a bit tight for our family. Place is well-stocked and owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance O.

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

First stay in Canmore

Great spot, loved the Town. Property was great. love the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Great time with friends

Nice location and close to everything we needed. The place was so cozy for us and our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

First trip to Canadian Rockies

We loved staying at Magpie’s Nest. The property was the perfect size for our family of four, and was clean and comfortable. Canmore is a lovely town and the condo was close to town center, allowing us to walk while exploring. Canmore is also a nice centralized location when exploring Banff and Yoho. We will be back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great place

Condo was clean and as described, great location within Canmore
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

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

Staying at the Nest

We stayed for 2 nights. We enjoyed the ease and accessibility of amenities of the town. Proximity of restaurants and shopping was fantastic. A well appointed two bedroom getaway. With a pet friendly location I would have more attention paid to the overall cleanliness of the main area floor and balcony area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

Great weekend retreat

We found the Nest was very clean and well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. The location was great and provided easy access to downtown and all the amenities. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Excellent

The Magpies nest is a wonderful place to stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Stellar location and well equipped

Love the location, the ambience and how well equipped the condo was. Plenty of room, cozy, lovely Mountain views, great access and well equipped to cook all ur meals. Awesome 👏
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Canmore at Christmas

Beautiful apartment and a fantastic location! All directions were clear and easy to follow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., The Villages, Florida

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

Perfect location to explore Canmore.

Best location to walk town center in Canmore. Condo is clean and comfortable. I’d stay here again without hesitation. Great place to spend 2 or more nights when exploring the Banff region.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawne K.

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

Clean, spacious and convenient!

We were very happy with our stay and would absolutely book again at this location! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Would book again

We had a great week at Robert and Martine's! It was clean, in a convenient location, and plenty spacious for 2 couples. We had a lovely time and hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie A.

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

Central and convenient location!

This property was just what we needed for a short get away. We will be back but next time for longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Pomerleau

Host profile image
My name is Rob, and my wife is Martine. I came to the Rockies for a summer camp in 2000 and 2001. I immediately fell in love with the area. I took my wife on a road trip in 2004 and she had the same reaction. It took us 10 years to finally leave the province of Quebec and cross the country with our 3 young children to start a new life in Canmore. Since 2014, we call it home. We love to explore those mountains by foot. We’ve scrambled a few of them and are always looking for new peaks to explore. We now have a furry friend that follow us everywhere, Bernie. You can see him on some pictures. We’ve been sharing our passion for the mountain with our guest since 2015. It’s been an incredible journey that brought us to meet some amazing people.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to have a property downtown, near all the action. This property offers great view of the mountain, is located in a quiet building and is in a perfect location. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, pubs, local shops and sports centre. We’ve put a lot of time to make sure this unit meets all your needs.

What makes this property unique

We offer a local experience with Rocky Mountain Soap Company shower product. We provide locally roasted coffee from Mountain Blend Coffee Roasters. We brew it with our Saeco Moltio automatic coffee machine. Espresso or standard, pick your strength and enjoy!

We also have special treats for our guests!

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests