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Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.

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Bear Paw Lodge under the watchful eye of Red Indian mountain.
Living room
View wildlife from the house
Spacious kitchen with seating for up to 10

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10197.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Golden, BC
  • Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Golden Skybridge
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.

Welcome to BEAR PAW LODGE.

Only a short drive from Golden BC, Golden Skybridge and the incredible Kicking Horse Mountain resort you will find Bear Paw Lodge, surrounded by 3 mountain ranges in the beautiful Blaeberry Valley.

Facilities At Bear Paw Lodge include everything you would expect find expect from a top quality vacation home including a large Hot Tub with stunning mountain views, air conditioning, massage chair, BBQ, Deck with patio furniture, Fire Pit, Horseshoe Pit, Volleyball net, Basketball, complementary cycles and more.

Set in a tranquil 'get away from it all' location with 360 degree views of the Rockies, Purcell & Selkirk Mountains Bear Paw Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore the stunning local area and nearby national parks of Yoho, Lake Louise & Banff, or to enjoy the wildlife and relax at the house in peace and tranquility in the mountains.

Bear Paw Lodge is a fully equipped self catering vacation property, furnished to an extremely high standard, which can comfortably sleep 8 -10 people. An ideal and luxurious mountain retreat for your Summer or Winter vacation, you can be sure of a very comfortable stay , with hardwood floors, kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances and décor throughout.

The living room is comfortably furnished boasting great mountain views, bedrooms are newly furnished with comfortable beds, linens and duvets. The Kitchen and Breakfast Bar will seat 10 people at meal times. Other features include Smart TV's & DVDs in most rooms, & high speed WIFI internet connection.
With almost 360º views of the surrounding mountains, Bear Paw Lodge offers incredible tranquility and the unique feeling of living close to nature in the heart mountains, with the added bonus of being no more than 20 minutes away from some of the best Winter and Summer activity facilities that Canada has to offer, such as Skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort & Lake Louise, vast Snowmobiling terrain including local guided tours, Back Country Skiing, Heli-Skiing, Snow-Shoeing, Golf, River Rafting, Hand Gliding, ATV Tours, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Horse riding.

Bear Paw Lodge is the ideal location away from any commercialism, with an abundance of wildlife often wandering through the 6 acre grounds and the vast surrounding terrain. A superb base for exploring in the mountains, visiting the Northern Lights Wolf Centre (only 2 minutes away), taking a short hike to Thompson Falls and the Blaeberry river, or lounging at the end of the day in the hot-tub looking up at the mountains & stars whilst soaking those aching limbs.

Golden is only a short drive away and has an ever growing number of fantastic restaurants for you to wine & dine.

Our friendly on site Lodge Manager, will be happy to help with queries during your stay. Fresh bathroom towels will be provided twice per week and bed linen changed once per week. Full washing and drying facilities are provided for our guests to use.

Golden is approximately a 3 hour drive from Calgary, heading west on the trans-Canada Hwy 1, or 6 hours East from Vancouver. Other nearby attractions include Lake Louise (55 mins), Banff (1 hour 50 mins), Radium Hot Springs & Panorama Mountain Village (2 hours).


Keywords: Canadian Rockies Vacation Home/House /Cabin, vacation home golden bc, Golden Skybridge

Property manager

Jim & Sherry Hewlett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A perfect family location
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking in the house

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number H191368078

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Golden

Located in Golden, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Golden Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park and Marl Creek Provincial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center, or check out an event or a game at Golden and District Recreation Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Golden, BC

What's nearby

  • Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Edelweiss Village - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Golden Skybridge - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Golden Golf Club - 28 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 32.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Paw Lodge - Mountain Vacation Home Near Golden BC & Kicking Horse. located?

This family-friendly Golden holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center and Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park. Columbia River and Thompson Falls Recreation Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ankia V.

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

A Haven in the Mountains

Bear Paw Lodge provides everything you can dream of for your family holiday! But the extra little things that are there that you don’t expect like boxes full of indoor and outdoor games and bicycles of all sizes as well as most household soaps and spices speaks of a very thoughtful and gracious host. It is a real pity we only booked one week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Nice place for family

It was a nice place for families. Lots of kid things to do at the house while the parents are taking a break ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

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

Visit the Rockies

We gad a great stay. Private and accessible! Awkward third bedroom upstairs had to go through another bedroom to access bathroom or main area. Did have a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

great place for a family reunion

We had a wonderful stay at Bear Paw Lodge. The house was super comfortable for our party of 10 (6 adults, 4 kids ages 2-7). We saw wildlife every day (even a bear!), loved the hot tub, were amazed by the mountain views, and enjoyed exploring the area. Great base! Bring your bug spray for the evenings!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Second stay was as good as the first!

After a 2 year pause thanks to Covid, we decided to do a repeat stay at Bear Paw Lodge. Super comfortable stay for 10 adults. Great location with easy access to a lot of activities in and around Golden. The large property was well kept, and set up for whatever outdoor activities we wanted to do. We spent a lot of time on the nice sized deck in the hot summer sun during the day and cool evenings in the beautiful silence of the Rockies. The on site managers were very respectful, polite and accommodating. Another great week at Bear Paw Lodge!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Perfect Place

We absolutely loved Bear Paw Lodge! It’s secluded and quiet and was the perfect base camp for all of our family adventures. The house had everything we needed and the kids loved playing badminton and soaking in the hot tub. Jim was so helpful with suggestions on things to do. Next time we come to BC we know where we’ll be staying!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rakesh G.

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

Overall good location

Perfect for 8 people. Location was really good. Little old house but owner maintained it well
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mary B.

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

Excellent family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Paw Lodge. It was an easy driving distance to a lot of great attractions and also a great place to just stay in and relax on a rainy day. I would definitely go again!

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Perfect base camp to explore the National Parks around

We had a wonderful time at Bear Paw Lodge! We were 9 in total (5 adults and 4 teens) We had plenty of place The scenery was magnificent and spectacular We had visits of deers every evening The spa was a bonus at the end of our trecking days The property was very clean and well maintained We appreciated the trail recommandation book! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

My family of 4 stayed here for a week and had a great time. I was geared up to give this place a 4 star review on account of the description not being completely transparent about the house/grounds keeper living in a basement suite attached to the house. Upon finding that out (it is in the description but it's not 100% clear you're sharing a house) I was fairly disappointed, however the people in the basement suite keep out of the way so it wasn't an issue at all. However, if you're looking for a 'whole home to yourself' type rental this isn't technically it. Now, why I upped my review back to a 5 is because this house is beautiful. The grounds are massive, the house is fully stocked for everything you could want to do (games, sports equipment, bikes, everything!) and the surrounding area is awesome. Tons of hikes (all VERY well documented in a binder at the house) nearby. Nature is at your door step, literally. There was a family of deer living in the yard that we watched every morning. Overall this place is awesome, the ONLY thing that was an issue was the WiFi router. The internet connection is fine but they need to replace their router, I let the owner know and he's going to get it replaced. We stayed in summer but this place would be great to hole up in during the winter and its only about 30mins from Kicking Horse! Stay here, it's great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

Great base for exploring Rockies.

Spent a week exploring the Rockies with no some friends. The house was a great spot to come back to after a full day of hiking. We cooked on the open fire, soothed our muscles in the hot tub and sat around the kitchen table sharing meals and playing cards into the night. Remote location made it easy to get off the grid but still close enough to groceries and other amenities. The house had tons of games and toys to keep kids entertained.

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Time flies when you are having fun!

Excellent property for the perfect family vacation! Location was great! We got simple and easy directions to find the lodge. Our stay was private, quiet and relaxing. Renting was a breeze. Owners provided great suggestions for things to see and do. Check in and check out were effortless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Ski Trip

There are 8 of us who get together each March for a skiing holiday. This was the perfect place and ideal location for accessing the many ski resorts in the area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L.

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

Awesome.

We very well enjoyed our week at the cabin. Had everything we needed and more. Cozy, comfortable, and well distributed. My 5 brothers and I had a wonderful time in the Golden area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Wish I could stay and not go home

We’ve stayed as a family at a lot of AirBnBs and VRBOs and simply put this one takes the crown! Extremely well cared for home with amazing attention to detail for the comfort of the guests. Owners are very responsive. Setting is amazing! BC is a long way from Tennessee, but we’ll definitely try to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B., MARTINSVILLE

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

Location Location Location

Exactly what our small group was looking for. Rural location with excellent access to town (Golden), but far enough from town to feel isolated (private!). Great house, loved the yard and hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

noel w.

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

Perfect

A large, well equipped and spotlessly clean lodge situated in the Blaeberry Valley, approximately 15 minute drive from Golden, BC. Comfortable beds, quality linens and everything works. The view of the mountains are spectacular, it is called Bear Paw for a reason, one evening we had a Black Bear snacking on berries from the trees bordering the lodge. Johnson & Meenu the house keepers are friendly and very helpful The property is a credit to the owners on those involved in cleaning and maintaining the lodge, we would return, the next time for much longer. Do visit the Wolf Centre just minutes from the lodge and try the Firepit smokehouse in Golden. Thanks Jim and Sherry a pleasure to have stayed at Bear Paw Lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T., England

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

Fantastic house!

We spent 10 days in this lovely house. There was plenty of room for the seven of us inside, and enough room for an army in the huge garden! The house was well situated for trips to the National Parks, and the hot tub and BBQ were well used on our return each day. A really peaceful place, with sensational views.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Best view in Blaeberry Valley

We really enjoyed our visit to Golden and Blaeberry Valley. The views from the house were stunning! Definitely the best views in the area! The hot tub was so relaxing after a long day of hiking through the beautiful trails. If we're able to come back to the area, we would definitely want to stay here again. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us and for all the hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Canadian Rockies vacation

The house is absolutely wonderful, my family used the mountain bikes every evening to ride to the Blaeberry river,a beautiful spot. They used the horseshoe’s and frisbee as well. The beds are wonderfully comfortable, the view from the house is unbelievable, such a beautiful spot. We traveled from the house to visit, Banff and Yoho parks. We did a whitewater rafting trip that was awesome, but the water is very cold. We would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Penny G.

Beautiful location but smoke from fires spoiled our stay

There is no doubt that the location of this property is stunning. I would advise anyone going in the summer time to do their homework around the smoke in BC before they book. It ruined our stay. Whilst obviously this has nothing to do with the house it’s a lot of money to spend to not be able to see the mountains and not be able to use the garden because the smoke was so thick. No-one would want their children outside playing in that. Out of the 4 days were had there two were ok. One we had ash coming down on us when we sat outside. I did contact the owner before and after our stay to raise my concerns and he’s very polite but no partial refund was given. Luckily the house has air con so the smoke smell doesn’t permeate the house. We found the beds uncomfortable and were told that was the first complaint he’d had about that. Overall we would have had a much better time if we could have enjoyed the house in all its glory but we simply couldn’t. The yard is beautiful and we managed to play the outdoor games one day. There is also a beautiful fire pit outside that we could not use. Our complaint was taken very seriously by the owner and he said he would look into everything and I do believe he will. However we spent $2300 on a four night stay that was ruined. I get that the smoke is out of everyone’s control but when you can’t use a property to it’s full potential I believe an option should be to cancel your stay before you set off or a reduced price offered.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Wonderful Views - Lots of summer entertainment - great owners

I've stayed in 15-20 VRBO rentals over the years. This was by far the nicest owners. They have provided a lot of entertainment at the house for their guests. Badminton, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Hot Tub, Lots of board games inside, bikes.... and I know I'm still leaving things out. You are about 1 hour from Lake Louise and 1.5 hours from Radium Hot Springs. Plus you have Mountains all around you! The house was also well furnished! Beds were very comfortable, and the in built in Humidifier was much appreciated! Really couldn't say anything negative about the place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Great property and location

The house has all the amenities you need but more importantly for us has the feel of a home rather than a rental. Very comfortable with great outdoor space and a proper in ground fire pit which we used whilst the snow was falling. The location is remote but the surrounding area is stunning in the snow and we would return without hesitation. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

This property is absolutely brilliant, it is perfect in every way possible, we loved it!

A piece of paradise set in a truly amazing setting, this property is total perfection and we wish we could have stayed forever. The home itself is of an extremely high standard and has everything you could possibly need during your stay. The views are so gorgeous, total peace and tranquility surrounded by mother nature's finest, breath taking offerings. This home and it's location would have to be our very favourite out of all the places we have ever stayed, we are already planning a return trip. The caretakers are absolutely lovely people, the owner is helpful and easy to communicate with. We could write all day about how truly fantastic this home and all the people involved in our stay were, we feel blessed to have had the opportunity to experience this for ourselves. Thank you Bear Paw Lodge for giving us such heart warming memories, we will most certainly return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place to Enjoy!!

Bear Paw Lodge is amazing and so comfortable. Its truly a home away from home. 9 of us had a great time, with plenty of room for everyone. The house is incredibly well equipped and Shannon our caretaker was most accommodating and helpful. The scenic location and privacy of the property make it a real gem. We look forward to next year and another great adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jim & Sherry Hewlett

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Jim, Sherry & children Shelby & William welcome you to Bear Paw Lodge. We started Bear Paw Lodge back in 2007 and we hope that you will come along and enjoy this fantastic location just as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

As UK citizens occasionally spending our holiday time in Golden, we had fallen in love with the area so much that we decided to have our vacation home here. Come out, explore and enjoy because as far as we are concerned, Winter or Summer, there is no other place quite like it!
Bear Paw Lodge is in an amazing location with world class mountain views and the house enjoys a sunny position where you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

We make every effort to ensure that Bear Paw Lodge is presented to our own very high standards, so our guests can be sure of a very comfortable and enjoyable stay and will want to return again and again.
Bear Paw Lodge is proud to bean 'approved accommodation' of Tourism British Columbia.
Please take some time to read our reviews so you can hear about what our previous guests say.

What makes this property unique

Many People come to Bear Paw Lodge simply to relax in a peaceful mountain paradise. There are incredible mountain views from every window and whist soaking in the hot tub,
Many others come to enjoy the incredible local activities available including;
Winter: - Skiing and snow boarding at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,Cross Country Skiing, Heli Skiing, Snow Mobiling, and exploring the nearby national parks such as lake Louise and Banff.
Summer: - Wildlife watching, Mountain Biking, Hiking, River Rafting on the Kicking Horse River, Paragliding from mount 7, ATV Tours and the nearby Northern Lights Wolf Centre.
The house is located 300m from forest service roads so it is very easy to ride, cycle, walk or sled straight into the back-country.

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English
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