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90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies!

90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies!

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Welcome home
Winter wonderland
Watch the trout rise and elk graze while enjoying our cedar barrel sauna...
Welcoming committee.
Luxurious kitchen with incredible views and breakfast bar

Overview of 90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Sparwood, BC
  • Popular LocationTerex 33-19 Titan12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSparwood Golf Club13 min drive
  • Popular LocationFernie Alpine Resort41 min drive
  • AirportCranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies!

If you're looking for an authentic Rocky Mountain experience, to bring your friends and family together and have memorable, meaningful interaction, in a historic ranch with privacy, world class skiing close by and dry fly fishing at your doorstep, abundant wildlife, and all the comforts of home or spa, you've found it. Built in 1906, Elk River Lodge is custom furnished with 10 luxurious beds, a magazine quality kitchen, hot tub, New outdoor cedar barrel Sauna!, outdoor grill, and views from every room. The hayloft in the barn is the ultimate place to listen to music and play games. It even has a 17 foot wide projector screen to watch your favorite movies with surround sound! Ideal for family gatherings, world class skiing and dry fly fishing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, snow mobiling, bike riding, golfing, even bob sledding...the lodge feels as though its in a national park that's all yours! Herds of elk and deer graze across the meadows each day. The property is bordered by the Elk River offering miles of world class dry fly fishing in total privacy and a beautiful spring creek flows next to the lodge. Many other streams full of trout are close by.
We run an authentic working ranch that boards horses and are ideally set up for Bed and Bale as well! Bring your fly rods or skis, camera, hiking boots and even your horses!
There's a large wood stove in the great room with plenty of cut firewood at your disposal, a foosball table and antique style record player with a nice collection of old vinyls, a hidden TV with a collection of movies, and a fire pit outside for roasting marshmallows while listening to the elk bugle.
The lodge is ideally located to take day trips to the surrounding national parks including Banff, Waterton and Glacier, as well as the provincial parks including Elk Lakes and Height of the Rockies.
We can arrange Grizzly bear viewing and horseback flyfishing trips to alpine lakes and pristine tributaries that seldom get fished, in valleys with no roads...along with mountain lion, wolf and linx hunting for the more adventurous...
We manage the property as a sanctuary for wildlife which creates the ideal setting to restore the soul and the lodge is ideal to comfort the body.
Elk River Lodge provides the ultimate way to experience the splendor of the Canadian Rockies, the way Montana used to be 100 years ago, only better.
We were recently spotlighted on Homeaway. See the link for the interview: https://www.homeaway.com/discoveryhub/get-inspired/partner-spotlights/property-spotlight-beautiful-ranch-in-the-canadian-rockies

Property manager

jason trochessett
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Ask for approval for event for more person.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
When booking this property guests accept complete liability for any injury that may arise for any reason when staying at the Elk River Lodge.
Guests hold the owner, Jason Trochessett, and any staff of the lodge, harmless.
Guests are aware of and accept risks of drowning, falling down stairs, horses, wildlife, fire, etc.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: ask for approval for event for more person.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sparwood

Located in Sparwood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sparwood Golf Club and Mountain Meadows Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Elkford Aquatic Centre and Allison Lake Cross Country Ski Trails. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sparwood, BC

What's nearby

  • Terex 33-19 Titan - 12 min drive
  • Sparwood Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Fernie Aquatic Centre - 35 min drive
  • Fernie Alpine Resort - 41 min drive
  • Frank Slide - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Cranbrook, BC (YXC-Canadian Rockies Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons - 13 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Subway - 12 min drive
  • Funky's Pizza & Donair - 12 min drive
  • Funky Pizza - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 90+ Acre Ranch Directly On The Elk River In The Heart of the Canadian Rockies! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Terex 33-19 Titan and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Sparwood Golf Club. Elkford Aquatic Centre and Mountain Meadows Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't miss this experience!
First things first: Jason is the consummate VRBO host! We visited immediately following the summer wildfires which didn't affect the local Sparwood area greatly, but we had to cancel two other of our rentals for this trip that were further west due to evacuations in those areas. Jason is knowledgable and was more than willing to take the time to discuss and recommend new areas and specific rentals he would consider. We were relieved to have his advice. His suggestions were outstanding... As to our stay at his ranch...WOW!...delightful in so many ways. The picture window in the kitchen area is superb. We watched for and saw elk frequently. All the other amenities are great...read other reviews for detail. This trip to Western Canada was in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary. I wanted it to be our best vacation ever...and it was! Jason's ranch was the last stop on our 5-stop trip and provided the perfect setting and ending. Thank you so very much, Jason, for providing us with the wonderful experience and all the time you spent we me in the planning stage. You are an extraordinary host!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Generous host, beautiful destination
Jason and Lena know how to make guests feel welcomed. They are generous hosts, and want to do everything they can to ensure their guests have their dream vacation. They did this and more for us. We couldn’t have been happier with their hospitality and home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canadian Rockies Getaway
This is a little slice of heaven situated along the Elk River with with 360 degree views of the majestic Canadian Rockies. House is perfect for families and the barn has a movie theater. The hot tub and sauna are added bonuses with amazing views. Little creek near the house was fun for the kids to float around in and everyone enjoyed fishing for trout in the Elk River. The horses on property were sweet and friendly. You can spend days exploring the massive property. Herds of elk came through in the morning and evening. You can spend hours just admiring the nature, wildlife and relaxing to the sounds of the babbling brook. Our family loved it here and plan to make this a regular visit. The lovely town of Fernie is only 30 min away where there are restaurants, shops and all outdoor guided activities. We went white water rafting and horseback riding. Sparwood is only 10 min away where there is a grocery store for any needs. Great for Relaxing and family bonding!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elk River Lodge
Elk River Lodge did not disappoint! One of the nicest properties we have ever experienced. Jason was amazing throughout the whole process. The Lodge has every amenity you can think of. From the hot tub and sauna to the magnificent loft for movie viewing. Our family had a wonderful 3 night stay and would recommend this vacation property to anyone. Thank you Jason!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week of peace and solitude
Our family came up to reconnect with the surrounding beauty and solitude of what we thought this setting could offer us. We were not disappointed in the least amount and wish our stay could have lasted much much longer. It was more peaceful and beautiful than what we could have imagined. Thank you for letting us experience this wonderful setting and wonderful property with our family. We also appreciated the recommendations on the surrounding activities and guide services you suggested. They were all wonderful people and a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by jason trochessett

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I read an article about the Canadian Rockies in National Geographic nearly 40 years ago and began a quest to one day have a ranch in the most beautiful place in North America. Now it's a dream come true for friends from all over the world. When not being rented it's frequently used to raise money at auction for charities to help people in need and conservation organizations. I'm an avid fly fisherman and conservationist who believes in protecting wild and beautiful places such as the Elk River Valley in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

Why they chose this property

The fishing, abundance and diversity of wildlife, scenery and setting on a historic ranch in the heart of the Canadian Rockies creates memories that last a lifetime. The dry fly fishing for wild cutthroat trout is world class and truly rare. The herds of elk that graze across the meadows is something most would only expect to see inside a national park, with crowds of people watching, but here we have it all to ourselves. The historic ranch provides a feeling of going back to a simpler place and time, clears the mind from distractions and stress of modern life and brings families and friends closer together.

What makes this property unique

Elk River Lodge is the only place to stay directly on the Elk River offering privacy and countless miles of fishing, hiking, riding, cross country skiing and wildlife viewing…Other accommodations are either not on the Elk River or they're in crowded areas that feel as though they could be in any city or ski resort.

Languages:

English

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