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Exterior
Indoor pool
Exterior
7 bedrooms, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Rocky view County, AB
  • Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Calaway Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Ghost Lake

When you stay at this vacation home in Ghost Lake, you'll be on a lake and within a 5-minute drive of Bow River. .This vacation home is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from Calaway Park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Canada Olympic Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ghost Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ghost Lake - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Stoney Nakoda Resort Casino - 32 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Calaway Park - 37 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 57 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grand Castle

This is truly one of the most extraordinary properties in Western Canada. This “Grand Castle” boasts the most serene and picturesque mountain views in the country. Features of the land include gorgeous bluffs of trees, a full tennis court area, a long gated driveway with a circular entry, an island pond, a cascading waterfall, a wooden curved bridge leading to a small island and covered sitting area, numerous outdoor entertaining areas and a fabulous children’s playground.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Leanne

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Grand Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand vacation at the Grand Castle!

The pool was amazing, and hard to get the kids out of it. But the games room, library, and theatre room were also favorite destinations. The local camp store made for easy supply runs but we also visited nearby Cochrane and Ghost Lake for family fun. A wonderful family holiday - only suggestion is a few more forks were needed for the meals with 13.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry F., Lethbridge Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous week at Ghost Lake Castle!

We were one of 5 people who enjoyed a fantastic week long work retreat here. Everyone appreciated their own bedroom and ensuite, and of course the swimming pool and hot tub was enjoyed by all. While none of us have ever stayed in a castle, this must be as close as you can come! From the 2 level library, to the formal living and dining room, a well appointed kitchen, theatre room, games room, it goes on and on. Thank you Leanne for being a great host! We appreciated the easy check in and check out process, and you were always easy to reach. Hopefully we will return soon!CheersBarry
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tieulong T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand house, Grand value

Great space for our family gathering. Lots to do and space is clean for how big it is. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ghost Lake

The property was pretty amazing and perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children ranged 8-13 years old. Possibly could use a little improvement on some furniture and seating on the outdoor decks. Very convenient to the National Parks as well as grocery in Cochrane. We did have a few issues that needed attention, but fortunately the property manager, Leanne, was outstanding. She was easily contacted and reacted very quickly to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alden V.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home,not maintained lacking bedding proper dishes, dirty pool, cheap mattresses

Very beautiful house. However, I spent the first three days trying to clean and get the pool in the proper order. Not well-maintained. Nothing matched. The dishes were mismatched. The mattress in the master bedroom was substandard. And a multi million dollar home and they can’t afford to put decent bedding that matches or the dishes. Garage was disgusting. Very disappointed that I had to waste my time cleaning for half my vacation screen in the kitchen were so filthy I had to wash them in the shower downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Fantastic property for 15 of us to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tyler L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Looks Great but Very Stuffy

I enjoyed my stay but the house was generally quite stuffy/dusty, especially on the basement level. In fact the basement air quality was so poor that my mother, who is generally in good health, could hardly breath. Additionally, the pool was a nice amenity except for the array of dead bugs and debris floating within. The hot tub was also a disappointment due to the scalding water (lower the water temperature entailed coordinating with the property manager which was worth the time given our short stay). Overall the stay was enjoyable albeit very disappointing for the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Treat!

Ghost Lake is perfectly situated between Calgary and Banff. It’s a beautiful home with lots of property that is great for nature walks. We saw a moose, elk and lots of deer from the house. We had 14 people and plenty of room. The hot tub was difficult to keep hot. The property host was very responsive to questions and concerns. It would be great to have multiple gate openers and some extra sets of sheets, blankets, and pillows. Our family likes lots of pillows. Overall, wonderful experience. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Great size and features for a big group. Hot tub was very hot and had a hard time getting in touch to adjust it. No other complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R., Lincoln, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and space for large group!

We had 11 people, ranging from ages 11 to 79, and the house had more than enough spaces and things to offer. We didn't even use one of the 6 bedrooms. The views are awesome and the outdoor surrounding property is wonderful to explore. The pool greenroom is so cool! The temperature of the pool and hottub were our only complaint...too hot! But we made do and with the movie theater to use and the basement games, we didn't feel put out of options. The location is perfect...45 minutes from Canmore, an hour from Banff, an hour and a half from many other gorgeous options! We visited Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and Lake Minnewanka. We also did a horseback ride tour that took us across Bow River and white water rafted on Kicking Horse River. It was nice to end our day in a comfortable and gorgeous home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property

Na
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022