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Log cabin on the James River in Alberta

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A log cabin with a gabled roof, two windows, and a door.
A dirt path in a forest with tall trees and yellow flowers in the foreground.
An outdoor seating area with two chairs and a small table, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone-tiled floor.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Firepit
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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James River Bridge, AB
  • Place, Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Kurt Browning Arena
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Coyote Creek Golf Club
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Log cabin on the James River in Alberta

Our resort includes a log cabin and land that overlooks the James River. It is surrounded by trees in the Canadian wilderness. Enjoy a relaxing time in peace and quiet. Great for families who would like to escape the busy life while still in comfort.
Bookings are based on double occupancy with a maximum of 4 people. $35/person/night for extra guests. Pets welcome with $65 fee per pet. Electrically heated with baseboard and in floor heat. Now with free WIFI !

The cabin is a large area with a bedroom, kitchen, full bathroom with a non odour composting toilet and claw foot tub with shower. The whole cabin is booked for each reservation and not shared with other guests.

Guests have their own outdoor firepit. Firewood is available for purchase at booking or after check in.

The resort includes seasonally maintained paths to the river as well as other paths.

Stark Ranch Canada Resort is close to James River General Store, a convenience store (5 minute drive) as well as all services in the town of Sundre (15 minute drive) including a grocery store and the Sundre Golf Club. Burnstick lake is very popular and about 20 minutes away.

Check with your carrier for cell reception. Television not available. Please, no early check-ins. No smoking inside or outside. The wood stove is not available for use at this time.

The resort includes other rentable sites. All areas are private and secluded from each other and can access the James River. These include:

A three bedroom house

https://www.vrbo.com/1122513

A glamping tent

https://www.vrbo.com/3566584

A Tent and RV site

https://www.vrbo.com/4007024

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact for parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets must be leashed and controlled.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside or outside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Fire pit has been extinguished
Oven is off, do not set heaters below 2
Counters wiped, floor swept or vacuumed
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Hello, we would love to have you up. Please take the time to read the house rules, information and cleanup procedures.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2003536vb
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
Note from host: Please contact for parties.
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

About the area

Map
James River Bridge, AB

What's nearby

  • Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum - 24 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Kurt Browning Arena - 26 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Red Lodge Provincial Park - 28 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Coyote Creek Golf Club - 30 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Sundre Red Deer Natural Area - 32 min drive - 27.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Log cabin on the James River in Alberta pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Log cabin on the James River in Alberta?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log cabin on the James River in Alberta?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log cabin on the James River in Alberta located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum, Sundre Golf Club and Sundre Red Deer Natural Area. Coyote Creek Golf Club and Church Of The Nazarene are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away for a few days. Very clean, quiet and pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to relax .. Cabin was a perfect getaway, easy path to river , had dog with us and had a long lead on tree for him to hang outside all day with us ,Over all very happy just chilling in Nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel was a great host. Clear communication. The maps to the river trail were helpful. The cabin is beautiful and the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Channon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Cozy, comfortable, and situated in a perfect location. My only - very minor - issue was that the tub is very high and my dad couldn’t get in. Otherwise, wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and comfortable. Nice relaxing stay. Daniel was always prompt in responding. Would return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for a romantic retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and cozy cabin, exactly what we we're looking for but exceeded our expectations. Very nicely setup and thought out, 2 days just wasn't enough to really experience everything im sure we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen, beautiful, cozy cabin. Very peaceful location. Host responded to queries quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet, clean, cozy. Was everything I was looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Pier P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very cozy and full kitchen that served our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moritz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to be, beautiful cabin
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin. A nice private property, fully-stocked kitchen, and a nice walking trail to a river. We wish we lived there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin that is exactly as listed. Wonderful walking paths and a great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

C K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay, peaceful and quiet, just what I was looking for. Beautiful property with well maintained trails for easy walks through the forest. The heated floors in the cabin made it so cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly as pictured. There helpful notes to make sure everything was as clear as possible. Great walking trails. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cale R.

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

Great Stay

Great host, location and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. Cabin has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

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

Beautiful and quiet location.

Well kept, quiet, easy check in and the owner is very responsive. I would definitely reccomended this property for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Cabin was nice and cozy. Many personal items labeled as not for guest use.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ed H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The only thing was I wish it was more secluded as we were on o farm and there is a fuel tank and a boat next to the cabin and we were looking at a shed and a old truck out the front. The river was a bit of a walk away. All and all it was a fun stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Lovely log cabin

Excellent, cozy log cabin. Perfect for a short sabbatical. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dale P.

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

Cabin in woods

Nice quiet location just 15 min from Sundre. Great location to explore the beautiful West country.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Wedding stay

We stayed for a wedding near by. Great location fir ys. Great little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelley T.

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

Peaceful Getaway

If you are looking to disconnect from life for a weekend this is the place to go. We loved taking our pup out to the river each morning and
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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