Bear Paw Lodge

Blaeberry Valley, Blaeberry, Kicking Horse, British Columbia, Canada

ID 1510
  • Size, Location & Map:
  • Four Bedroom, 2 Baths, 2128 sq. ft., Blaeberry Valley, Blaeberry, Kicking Horse
  • Sleeps & Beds:
  • Sleeps 10, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Single
  • Amenities:
  • Deck, Hot Tub, Laundry Facilities, Satellite TV
  • Rates & Availability:
  • $350.00 - $600.00 per night CAD; My calendar & rates are accurate!
  • Bookings:
  • Instantly Confirmed Bookings - fast, secure & guaranteed

Lodging Deals: Check my Rates Table for up to the minute best deals!

 Welcome!

  • A retreat in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, near to Golden BC and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort A retreat in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, near to Golden BC and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

 

  BEAR PAW LODGE - Golden BC.

Jim & Sherry welcome you to Bear Paw Lodge. 

A wonderful mountain sanctuary, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, but only minutes away from some of the best outdoor activities in the Canadian Rockies.

Bear Paw Lodge is a fully equipped self catering vacation property, furnished to an extremely high standard, which can comfortably sleep 10 people.

Set in a stunning mountain location only 15 minutes from Golden BC and the incredible Kicking Horse Mountain Ski Resort you will find Bear Paw Lodge, nestled between the Rockies, Purcell & Selkirk Mountains in the picturesque Blaeberry Valley. An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful local area and nearby national parks of Yoho, Lake Louise & Banff.

Please click on our photo gallery link to view more photographs of our wonderful vacation home.

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 new décor throughout. All rooms are 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 Satillite TV & DVDs in most rooms, dial-up internet connection, large outdoor deck with patio furniture, superb 6 person hot tub and a large garden with fire-pit.

With almost 360º views of the surrounding mountains, Bear Paw Lodge offers incredible tranquillity 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, Helli-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 Thompsom Falls and the Blaeberry river, sharing an ale or two with the friendly locals at The Moberly Pub or lounging at the end of the day in the hot-tub looking up at the mountains & stars whilst soaking those aching limbs.

Dan, our friendly 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 (55mins), Banff (1 hour 50mins), Radium Hot Springs & Panorama Mountain Village (2hours).
 

 Pay online - live reservations.  Click on RESERVE NOW in the top menu and follow directions to pay securely on-line with your VISA or MASTERCARD using AlluraDirect's secure on-line reservation system. You will receive immediate confirmation of your reservation by email.

 

 

 

 

Photos & Video  

Click on the first photo below to enlarge it and start a slideshow! Alternatively, enlarge specific photos of interest by clicking on them.

A retreat in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, near to Golden BC and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort A retreat in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, near to Golden BC and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Summertime in mountain paradise Summertime in mountain paradise Furnished to a high standard Furnished to a high standard Fabulous mountain location Fabulous mountain location Living room with mountain views Living room with mountain views
A winter wonderland close to skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort A winter wonderland close to skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Kitchen fully equipped with a large range of utensils and tableware, with enough seating for 10 people. Kitchen fully equipped with a large range of utensils and tableware, with enough seating for 10 people. Breakfast Bar Breakfast Bar Dining table Dining table Master Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom 1
Bedroom1 Bedroom1 Bedroom 2, with mountain views Bedroom 2, with mountain views Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 View Bedroom 2 View Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4, sleeps 4 or more. Bedroom 4, sleeps 4 or more. Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 1 Bathroom 1 Bathroom 2 Bathroom 2
Summer or Winter, stunning views from the 6 person hot tub. Summer or Winter, stunning views from the 6 person hot tub. Elk are among many types of wildlife that wander through the grounds. Elk are among many types of wildlife that wander through the grounds. Long Summer evenings around the fire pit under the watchful eye of Red Indian Mountain Long Summer evenings around the fire pit under the watchful eye of Red Indian Mountain
Blaeberry River only 1km away. Blaeberry River only 1km away. A crisp October morning and another great view from the back yard at Bear Paw Lodge. Perfect day for a quad ride. A crisp October morning and another great view from the back yard at Bear Paw Lodge. Perfect day for a quad ride. map map We set high standards and are proud to be Tourism BC 'approved' accommodation We set high standards and are proud to be Tourism BC 'approved' accommodation Owners; Jim, Sherry and children Shelby & William. Owners; Jim, Sherry and children Shelby & William.

View Our slideshow video of Bear Paw Lodge and the local area.

 

 Rates & Availability

  • February 2012

    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
       1234
    567891011
    12131415161718
    19202122232425
    26272829   
           

  • March 2012

    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
        123
    45678910
    11121314151617
    18192021222324
    25262728293031
           

  • April 2012

    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
    1234567
    891011121314
    15161718192021
    22232425262728
    2930     
           

  • May 2012

    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
      12345
    6789101112
    13141516171819
    20212223242526
    2728293031  
           

  • June 2012

    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
         12
    3456789
    10111213141516
    17181920212223
    24252627282930
           

  • July 2012

    SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
    1234567
    891011121314
    15161718192021
    22232425262728
    293031    
           
  Available   Booked   Unavailable Click on a date to book it!

Calculate Your Lodging Rates

  •

Rates

 

  • Min Stay 3nights. 
  • Max Occupancy Strictly 10 persons (including children over 1 years old).
  • Rates quoted are per night for the Lodge (not per person per night)
  • Availability calendar is always live and up to date.

Applicable Taxes HST of 12.00% applies
(taxes not included in the rates below)
Rates Calculation Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only.
Get a Price Estimate in Your Currency
Season Start Date End Date # of Nights Rate/nt Comments
Ski Season 2012 Jan 5, 2012 Apr 16, 2012
3 +
$395.00
 Come and enjoy Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Spring & Summer 2012 Apr 17, 2012 Aug 31, 2012
3 +
$350.00
 Summer in the Mountains
Autumn/Winter 2012 Sep 1, 2012 Dec 15, 2012
3 +
$350.00
 Enjoy the amazing fall
Xmas/New Years 2012/13 Dec 16, 2012 Jan 4, 2013
3 +
$600.00
 Enjoy a special Christmas and New Year at Bear Paw Lodge
Ski Season 2013 Jan 5, 2013 Apr 16, 2013
3 +
$395.00
 Come and Ski At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Payment Info

Policy Amount Required Due Date Payment Accepted
Reservation Deposit 25.00% of total Due at time of booking Online CreditCard via this website
Balance of Payment Full remainder 45 days prior to arrival
Damage Deposit $500.00 Charged up to this maximum after departure if property is damaged, requires excessive cleaning, or if items are missing
Less than 45 days prior to arrival Full payment At time of booking

 Property Description

Very spacious 2128 square ft 4 bedroom house set on 5.5 acres. The bedrooms are all large and will comfortably accomodate 10 people with a good selection of double and single beds which can be swapped around to suit different group combinations, therefore can easily cater for two families at once. One full bathroom on the main floor and 1 full bathroom upstairs. The Kitchen, Dining room and Living room all link into each other to create a very sociable space with French doors leading on to the elevated deck which has outside lighting for the BBQ & Hot tub. Extensively and immaculatelyfurnished throughout with luxurious bedding and modern appliances.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Bedroom Main Floor

Queen bed with built in closet. Mountain view.

Sleeps 2
Beds 1 Queen
Floor Level 1

Master Bedroom

Spacious bedroom with luxury King bed. Dresser, mirror chair and built-in wardrobes. Mountain view

Sleeps 2
Beds 1 King
Floor Level 1

Bedroom 3

Spacious bedroom with Queen sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chair, built in wardrobe and T.V. Mountain view.

Sleeps 2
Beds 1 Queen
Floor Level 1

Bedroom 4

Linked from bedroom 3, ideal kids room with two twin beds, a double bed and an option to use an extra double sofa bed if required. Wardrobe, t.v/dvd. Mountain view.

Sleeps 4
Beds 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 Single
Floor Level 1

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Full main floor bathroom.

Is Ensuite Bathroom No
Includes Bath, Hairdryer, Shower, Vanity

Bathroom 2

Full main upstairs bathroom.

Is Ensuite Bathroom No
Includes Bath, Hairdryer, Shower, Vanity

Kitchen

All modern stainless steel applicances including Microwave/extractor hood, electric range, fridge freezer, dishwasher. Fully equipped with all utensils and chinaware. Breakfast Bar connecting the dining room. Hardwood flooring throughout.

Living Area

Comfortable living room with T.V, DVD two large sofas, side tables, lamps coffee table, hardwood flooring and great views from large windows.

Dining Area

Open plan with living room and linked to the kitchen via breakfast bar. Dining table seats 6-8, hardwood flooing with walkout to deck.

Special Features

Stunning unspoilt location in the Blaeberry valley. Beautifull views from every window. Fantastic wildlife viewing in summer & winter. Only 20 mins from Golden.

 Amenities

Private vacation home and large grounds of 6 acres. All amenities available for our quests. All with modern facilities.

Private Amenities

24 HR Emergency Maintenance Yes
Baby/Infant Equipment Travel Cot, Wooden free standing cot High Chair,
BBQ Yes Propane
Books Yes
Boot Dryer Yes (in locked garage)
CDs Yes
Check-In Assistance Yes
Deck Yes
Dining Area Yes
DVD Library Yes
DVD Player Yes
Fresh Linens Yes
Games Yes
Guest Parking Yes
Hairdryer Yes
Hot Tub 6 People, all year.
Iron and Ironing Board Yes
Laundry Facilities Washer / Dryer
Living Area Yes
Local Internet Access Wifi Broadband - Bring you own Laptop
Meet and Greet Yes
Patio Furniture Yes (Summer only)
Resort Information Yes
Satellite TV Yes
Secure Ski and Bike Storage In Garage
Stereo Yes
Telephone Yes (Local Calls only)
Universal Ski Locks In Garage

Services

Lodge Manager Dan may be able to offer extra guest services on request.

Christmas Tree/Decorations Cut your own Christmas Tree from the Garden. Decorations available
Garbage Pickup House-Keeper will remove garbage for a small fee.

 Location & Map

Location

Bear Paw Lodge is situated in a stunning mountain location at 1695 Moberly School Rd. Blaeberry, Golden, B.C.

 

We are a short 15 min drive from the centre of Golden and the nearby Kicking Horse Mountain  Resort. Lake Louise is only a 55 min drive and Banff under 2 hours .

 

Golden is a small friendly town which caters for most things that you are likely to need including Grocery Stores, Pharmacy, Clothing & Leisure, Liquor stores, a selection of good restaurants and a superb Bakery (don't miss the homemade Chilli or Soup of the day).

 

Local amenities near to Bear Paw lodge include , Moberly pub, (great ale and pub food), 5mis drive.

Northern Lights Wolf Centre & photography, 3 mins drive.

Golden Golf Course, 20 mins drive.

Snowmobiling/River rafting/Atv Tours/Handgliding/Restaurants & Dining, 15mins drive.

 

Stunning wildlife, scenery and tranquility - on the door step.
 

Access Time to Lifts

Greater than 10 minutes drive

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Greater than 10 minutes drive

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Greater than 10 minutes drive

 Trust

All property title and ownership are verified independently by AlluraDirect.com at the time that the property is listed.
AlluraDirect takes no further measures to confirm property ownership beyond this initial action.
Owners who participate in the online credit card processing system have undergone additional screening through their payment processing application.
All owners must agree to AlluraDirect.com's Terms of Service Agreement, which outlines minimum mandatory standards, terms of account termination, and the formal guest complaints process.
All customer complaints against owners are tracked and kept on record. Owners with more than 2 complaints spanning a subscription period are automatically terminated. Owner accounts are now immediately terminated under a subset of zero tolerance clauses in the Terms of Service Agreement. You are free to contact AlluraDirect.com to get independent owner verification from our office.
Your credit card information is transmitted using SSL encryption technology.
AlluraDirect's transaction processing system is handled by one of Canada's largest institutional and online transaction processing companies, in conjunction with one of Canada's largest Chartered Banks, The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
AlluraDirect's servers are protected by multiple firewalls, and are located in one of Vancouver's top, high security hosting facilities.

 Policies

Maxiumum occupancy of Bear Paw Lodge is 10 people.  Due to insurance reasons we can not exceed this number in any circumstances.

 

 

Suitability & Eligibility Policies

Suitable For:
Adults - Min Age to Stay At least one member of party must be over 25.
Babies, Kids & Teens
Celebrations & Special Events
No Smoking Inside - Smoking Outside Permitted
Non-Smokers Only Strictly not permitted. Smoking in the house will result in a substancial penalty and will cause eviction to the entire party.
Seniors
Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)
Not Suitable For:
Graduation & Stag/Stagette Parties Not Permitted.
Pets Not Permitted.
Wheelchairs
Young Adult Only Groups 17-24

Reservation & Cancellation Policies

Policy Description
Arrival Days
Cancellations Made by Guests All payments are non-refundable. If we can replace your booking we will refund your money minus a cancellation fee
Cancellations Made by Owners
Delayed Arrivals No Refunds.
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information Your complete check-in package will be sent via email once balance has been paid.
Guest Account Termination The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site
Ineligible Guests: 24 Hour Reservation Reversal The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Reservations may be cancelled up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the ineligible Guest made the booking. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses
Late Reservation Payments Late payments will result in cancellation.
Privacy The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact.
Property Sale All rentals will be honered.
Reservation Changes Reservations can be changed based on our cancellation policies.

Guest Stay Policies

Policy Description
Bike Storage Available in locked Garage. At owners risk
Check-In Time 4 pm. Call in advance for early arrivals.
Check-Out Time 10 am.
Complaints Concerning Property Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure.
Excessive Cleaning Costs Guest is responsible for paying excessive cleaning costs stemming from extraordinary cleaning above the standard typical Guest stay. Cleaning associated with defacing the property, or above the standard fees is considered property damage.
Excessive Noise No excessive noise please, but we still expect you to have a great time. Normal conversation and laughing pitch is permitted. Screaming, swearing, yelling, etc are not. Police will be called in the avent of excessive disturbance.
Garbage Removal We have on-site recycling bins. We encourage recycling (available at tip). NEVER LEAVE GARBAGE OUTDSIDE AS IT WILL ATTRACT BEARS.
Housekeeping Cleaning after departure.
Internet Availability & Usage Dial-Up. Bring your own laptop
Liability The Guest doing the booking is responsible and liable for all damages for ensuring that these policies are respected and adhered to. Guest releases property owners from liability for theft or injury while in transit to the property, in the property,or on resort lands
Locking Door Normal Yale & Dead Bolt. Housekeeper has spare keys. All keys must be signed for on arrival & departure. Lost keys could result in charges to change the locks
Maintenance Emergencies On site Housekeeper. Other phone numbers & contacts will be available at the house
Maximum Sleeping Capacity 10. Unless by prior arrangment.
Missing Items Guests will assume costs of replacing items that are missing upon the Guest departure. Replacement of broken items such as cups and glasses will be excepted,if notified to housekeeper.
Parking & Ticketing Large parking area. Heavy snowfall may result in digging out in the mornings.
Property Damage Property damage of common or private property includes; physical damage, excessive cleaning, defacing property,excessive noise, littering, vandalisum, theft, miss-treatment, soiling & miss-use. Guest agrees to pay up to $500 CAD for all private or common property damage caused by the Guest themselves, or a member of their party. Guests may also be evicted.Refunds will not be issued in the event of eviction. Owner reserves the right to request Guest account inactivation.
Rental Accommodation Zoning Rural. Be aware of natural hazzards
Resort Information Rural Setting. Strictly no open fires or naked flames, such as candles.
Ski & Snowboard Gear Storage Available in locked Garage. At Owners risk
Terms of Eviction More than one compaint about unsociable behaviour will result in eviction of the entire party.

Guarantees Policies

Policy Description
Reservation Guarantee If our property is damaged & we cannot fulfill your reservation, you will be given the option to either cancel your reservation with a 100% refund, or be moved to a comparable property. Owners will assume additional accommodation-related relocation costs up to $1000 CAD. If a comparable property is not available, the booking will be cancelled with a full refund.

 Local Tips

 About Us

  • Owners; Jim, Sherry and children Shelby & William. Owners; Jim, Sherry and children Shelby & William.

Jim, Sherry & childeren Shelby & William  welcome you to Bear Paw Lodge. We hope that you will come along and enjoy this fantastic location just as much as we do. As UK citizens occasionaly 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!

 

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 be an 'approved accommodation' of Tourism British Columbia.

 

If you have any questions regarding our property please do not hesitate to contact us.