Private 500 acre ranch riverside cabin and fishing Oldman River. Family and pets

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No charge children under 12

Cotton woods. A mile and a half of protected riparian riverfront.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Pincher Creek, AB

Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area

2 min walk

Cottonwood Beach

4 min drive

Heritage Acres Farm Museum

13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Rustic secluded Oldman riverside cabin with one and a half miles private access. Minutes from Waterton, Castle and Crowsnest rivers. Only forty minutes to Waterton National Park. Mature cottonwood, choke cherry and Saskatoon forest. Drift boat and fishing guides available. Trophy size brown, rainbow, and bull trout. Many of our guests have landed their personal best! Rainbows and browns in the twenties and bull trout up to thirty inches are possible. Unlimited walk and wade for our guests. Miles of trails for guests and Fido. We are dog friendly. Two hours from Calgary International. Quiet and tranquil.
Jet powered drift boat and guide available with two weeks reservation. Contact Joe for rates.

Property manager

Joe Jacobson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised at all times.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Must be compatible and nonagressive

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking on patio and dance floor area.

Catch and release only. Guide service must be booked in advance

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: 7

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Brocket

Located in Brocket, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area and Cottonwood Beach, while Heritage Acres Farm Museum and Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pincher Creek, AB

What's nearby

Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area - 2 min walk
Cottonwood Beach - 4 min drive
Pincher Creek Golf Club - 11 min drive
Heritage Acres Farm Museum - 13 min drive
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bear Grass Bistro - ‬10 min drive
‪Boston Pizza - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 500 acre ranch riverside cabin and fishing Oldman River. Family and pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private 500 acre ranch riverside cabin and fishing Oldman River. Family and pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 500 acre ranch riverside cabin and fishing Oldman River. Family and pets?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 500 acre ranch riverside cabin and fishing Oldman River. Family and pets located?

This family-friendly Brocket cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Oldman Dam Provincial Recreation Area and Cottonwood Beach. Sproule Field and Juan Teran Regional Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mark F.

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We were looking to "get away" and have a private place to relax with our dog with access to water, woods and stars. This place was perfect for just that. Joe is great and was very welcoming.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

15 Sept 2024

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

Rustic Hide Away

Loved everything about our stay, but beware…you’re in the country, on a river, in a rustic cabin. Do not have Big City 5 star hotel expectations! But, expect to be wowed by Joe, by the stars, and by the River. A little dirt is part of the relaxed experience. Enjoy! We certainly did!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

L S.

26 Aug 2024

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

Alberta Stay

Awesome property right on the river. Private and very quiet. Our dog loved it!!!! Host Joe absolutely makes the stay special in every way!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

23 Aug 2024

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

Doggy Haven

The cabin has everything you need for a relaxing stay, and is in a great location for exploring the surrounding areas. Our pup enjoyed the free roam and playing with Joe's pups. Joe is an amazing host.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

8 Aug 2024

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

A wonderful getaway

Joe has a beautiful property! The dogs loved running around and exploring. Joe took my husband fishing and he caught a fish! We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

8 Aug 2024

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

Don't overthink it. Just book it.

Easily one of the best places we've ever stayed. It starts with the host, Joe. He's warm, welcoming, and makes you feel right at home. After spending a little bit of time with him over the course of a few days, I feel like I've known the guy for decades. And as great as the host is, the property offers river access and a sense of serenity that's hard to match.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat S.

26 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise (Unplugged)

Can't beat this beautiful 500 acre property for its ability to help you unplug from technology and enjoy the beauty of nature. Host is fantastic.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

14 July 2024

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

Perfect location in Southern Alberta

We absolutely loved our stay at Joe’s cabin! The location is ideal for those wanting a quiet escape from city life. Our kids loved exploring the walking paths and wading along the river bank and our dog was in heaven tagging along on all their adventures. We don’t fish, but I do love birding, and this is an excellent spot for engaging with multiple varieties. Joe was a treasure and our only complaint is that we didn’t book for longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artem A.

17 June 2024

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

Magical Stay in Alberta!

What a magical experience! Joe is the most kind, warm, and welcoming host you could ask for. He had so many great stories to share, making our stay even better. Huey the doggo is a great pal that will play endless fetch with you too! It's quiet, serene, healing. There's no cellphone signal, so you can actually unplug and relax. Just a 1-minute walk to the river where you can catch beautiful sunsets every evening. We loved seeing so many deer roaming around! We caught 2 fish (with worm) - but remember here it is catch and release! There are a couple other beautiful spots nearby (~20mins, Beavermines in the mountains and Lee Lake where you can catch and eat!). The wood stove kept the place super cozy and the tap water is drinkable, which was a nice plus. There's outlets to charge equipment. And warm water for scrubbing down. There are so many places to hang out; around the fire, in the bedrooms, in the outdoor living room, and the indoor living room. There are extra showers down the path if needed, and an extra bathroom just outside (the most beautiful "outhouse" I have ever seen)! The road to drive in is pretty smooth and maintained. You can go up to the main cabin for wifi, but it's extremely slow. So download your Netflix movies ahead of time. Highly recommend staying here if you get the chance! We will be back one day!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark h.

13 June 2024

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

Paradise

A stay here is like getting to enjoy your own personal nature sanctuary. A peaceful time in the woods, filled with birds and georgeous views. Bring the pups, they will love wandering the woods with you! The host Joe is super friendly, knowledgable, amd wants you and your family to have a dream getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Sherwood Park

21 Sept 2023

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

Gorgeous location

We had a great stay at Joe's property. The location on the Old Man River is lovely and private.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

12 Sept 2023

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

Great secluded getaway on the river

Had a great stay at the cabin with my dog. It was everything I expected and more. Very peaceful time and love the wood burning stove! Wonderful host, thanks Joe!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

27 Aug 2023

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

We had a blessed stay.

We were greeted happily by Huey.when we arrived on the property. We were given a tour by the owner and Huey. Huey stayed to play with us. It's a nice, quiet place to visit. We enjoyed the within walking distance river.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grammy Camp

I have been taking my 4 grandchildren aged 10 to 15 on a summer holiday for the past 5 years. I chose this property because it was on the river for fishing and swimming, close to Waterton for hiking and sightseeing and close to amenities yet rural. The kids and I really enjoyed floating down the river and exploring the ranch especially visiting with the dogs and horses. The cabin was comfortable and the bedding was good quality. Joe was welcoming and very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

7 Aug 2023

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

Fishing trip

We had a great time. Fabulous location. Joe, the property owner was so willing to help us if we needed anything. A great guy with a lot of interesting stories. We will be back. I just hope it is available.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W., High River ab. Canada

7 Aug 2023

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

Awesome!!

Great location,beautiful spot on the river, and the best host on the planet! Thanks so much Joe! We Will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karin W.

15 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful ranch

Very serene and quiet. A great place to unplug and enjoy nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stevie B.

13 July 2023

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

Secluded

I was working at the Pincher Creek Hospital for the week and my Husband and Kids had the cabin to themselves for the week. Tons of exploring to do at the property and at any of the provincial parks/recreation areas within 30 minutes. We brought our bikes and the kids (ages 5 and 8) got a ton of bike riding in.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

7 July 2023

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

Fantastic time

We had a wonderful time exploring southern Alberta from this place. Great host, great location. We should have stayed longer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

reshma r.

6 July 2023

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

Perfect getaway from your regular desk job

Joe’s cottage is inside of a story. It’s in the middle of nowhere and you can completely forget your regular life if you stay there for a few days. There is no phone signal or internet and the number of quirky things in the house will easily keep you busy. Do take friends though, or people you can talk to. We went when saskatoon berries were plenty and we kept eating them throughout our stay. The dogs are a friendly lots; so well behaved. We tried our hand at fishing, flew kites, cooked, read, played the Guitar. Just pack some clothes and groceries and you’re all set ! Do take some bug spray if you have kids as mosquitoes are plenty in the evening. Loved the stay completely and we had all the privacy. Joe was a great host and answered all the question promptly right from before the booking till after we checked out. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric b.

1 July 2023

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

Fishing trip

Perfect getaway away from other campers. The spot on the river is beautiful, and quiet. Joe seemed truly interested in our comfort and activities we wanted to engage in. While the river was not in good shape during our stay due to the Olman Dam operators actions, I did catch one of the largest Brown's I've ever put a hand to during my 40+ years of flyfishing. Do not be afraid to sit and tell stories with Joe. He has a lifetime of them, and is interesting listening. You will not be sorry to rent for a spell

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

12 June 2023

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

Quiet place

We wanted a place we could stay that would be away from the busy city. This property was very quiet. Being very close to the river was very nice. Our dog had a blast having such a open space to explore. We will be back, for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge N.

29 May 2023

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

Amazing place to disconnect and relax

We had a great time at Joe’s cabin on his ranch, he greeted us and was very friendly and respectful of our privacy, thank you very much for having us Joe.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

28 May 2023

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

Joe was great as host. Privacy was fabulous as is the grounds of the ranch. Enjoyed the rollback with VHS and older but still good movies

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit V.

28 Sept 2022

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

Loving the ranch living

Absolutely loved living at the ranch. Joe is a great host

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Jacobson

Joe is a retired rancher/outfitter that has decided to share his beautiful riverfront cabin with small groups and families that love the outdoors and especially fishing the pristine waters of southern Alberta....not to mention, if you ask nicely, he will happily share his Saskatoon and chokecherry berries when they are in season !!

Why they chose this property

Private...private...and seriously private !! Riverfront cabin on the Oldman River...15 minutes from the small town of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Fish the Oldman River, Crow's Nest River, Castle River, Oldman River Reservoir. Waterton National Park is only a 45 minute drive away from this remote cabin.

What makes this property unique

Fishing, hiking, kayaking, an abundance of wildlife ... all available without ever leaving Jacobson's Riverside Ranch. From the highest point on the ranch, you can enjoy beautiful Rocky Mountain views, with the river as a background ....a photographers paradise....
Perfect for a romantic getaway or bring the kids......you will never want to leave...but you will certainly come again !