Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin

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A modern two-story cabin with a wooden exterior and a black roof, surrounded by trees.
A bed with a bear-themed quilt, a painting of a forest fire, and a lamp on a wooden railing.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by a forested area.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a refrigerator.
A wooden deck with tires arranged in a pattern.

Reviews

9.8 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mountainview, AB
  • Place, Waterton Lakes National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterton Lakes Golf Course
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. First Oil Well In Western Canada and First Oil Well in Western Canada National Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Mountainview, AB

What's nearby

  • Belly River - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course - 29 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Waterton Marina - 35 min drive - 41.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$849, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Grizzly Basin located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Waterton Lakes National Park and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Maskinonge Lake and Lonesome Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, host very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was super comfortable and had all the amenities. The campground is great for kids. The host was always quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the place and would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and private little cabin. There is a bathroom in the unit with a toilet and a nice clean and private shower in a building just a few steps away. The kitchen had everything we needed including a keurig with coffee and tea, an air fryer, hot plates, a bbq on the deck, and a mini fridge/ freezer. There is an air conditioner unit and fan upstairs which kept the cabin cool at night. It’s just a short walk to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabins were very nice. The only thing that would make a better would be easy access to a swimming lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This location is beautiful. The people absolutely wonderful. Looking forward to many more stays
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get a way.

Quiet , clean campground. Kids loved the lake and the play area. The short drive to waterton was awesome as well. Will be back for sure .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view, clean and quiet location. Beautiful lake with lots to do within the campground. Very close to Waterton Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice campground with playground and native forest setting. Everything is amazing. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice cozy cabin

This is a very nice and well take care of campground with all the amenities very kid friendly. The cabin was clean, cozy and spacious and we really enjoyed our stay here. I much recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gateway to Waterton

We had a perfect stay in the Grizzly Basin. It was a nice location and a very cute hut. The kids loved the playground.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Going to Waterton NP

Our stay was perfect. It had beautiful views, the people were nice, it was dog friendly and it was very close to the Waterton NP. Also the playground was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little tiny house

It was lovely. We were there in the off season and it was very quiet and serene.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the cottage and both areas for relaxation - deck and fire pit. All kitchen amenities were available and cleanliness throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
As advertised. Clean and the host was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Waterton

This was the perfect place for my family to relax after our adventures in Waterton National Park. A short drive from the park, with gorgeous views of the mountains and Payne Lake. It was peaceful and the hosts were friendly. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little retreat

My wife and I spent the weekend in April and it was a great little space. Quiet, calm and very restful. Mountains easy to view in the distance and close to waterton. If you forget anything there is a nice small store less than ten min away. We would definitely come again to have a nice weekend retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2023
Thanks for your kind reviews.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in peaceful area

This was the perfect place to stay for a few days. Close enough to Waterton Park and on a beautiful lake with mountain views. Dog-friendly. The cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, with a well-equipped kitchen. A coffee machine and even tea and coffee pods were provided. The campground itself was quiet midweek and our kids enjoyed the playground. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant glamping experience close to Waterton

We stayed before in 2022 (in the wolf themed cabin) and came back because we enjoyed ourselves last time. The cabin and campground are equipped with running water and super close to Waterton. There are even more amenities than before. We appreciated the addition of the lounge area which had internet and lots of board games. We would love to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Place to sleep

Directions once past the entrance were a little confusing. Showers separate from the unit. Bring your own shampoo and soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A true glamping experience in the wilderness. The cabin was very comfortable and cozy. The patio was surrounded by woods. Felt very close to nature, but with the safety. Had a great relaxing time with family. The lounge was a nice addition with games, gym and books. 20 min scenic drive to Waterton. Owner was very friendly and approachable. Will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Great spot. Cute little cabin with all the amenities and could ask for in that setting. A better description of outdoor showers would have been nice. Only two for whole site and could never get in. There are more being built though and that will be great. Overall fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
Sorry about shower situation. Usually they are not occupied that much so when I went to check, I realized someone locked them both without anyone in it. I had to force them open from outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Waterton base

We used this fantastic place as our base for three days of hiking around Waterton. I have never stayed in such a well equipped VRBO. So easy to prep all the food you need. Loads of room for two, and a family of 4 would work as well. The extra space on the big and private deck is nice. We didn't get to use the fire pit because rain, but it's a very cozy spot we'll be sure to use next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great option for Waterton

So many great things to say about this place. The hosts are AWESOME! Very responsive and offer up great options for things to do. The unit isn’t huge but lots of space for the 2 of us. The unit is very modern and very well equipped! Super quiet area to stay in. We did the majority of our activities in Waterton so it was a 20 minute drive to the hub of our activities but you have to drive everywhere anyway so not that big of a deal. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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