My family (2 adults, 3 kids) stayed here from July 2 - 9 and it is such a fantastic place to stay. The views are as gorgeous, and more, as they seem from the photos! We spent a lot of time on the balcony just gazing at the mountains, wetlands and river. The view alone is well worth the price!
The cabin itself has been sublimely crafted. The whole cabin just feels like a work of art. Kylie, the host, has thought of virtually everything to make your stay feel comfy and luxurious. The little touches Kylie provides really go a long way to making your stay unforgettable.
A few examples: I am keen to cook on a grill while travelling and was delighted to find a cupboard full of different spices. Every griller knows the importance of spices, and while travelling, no one wants to grocery shop for spices you will only use a couple of times and won't be able to take home. Having plenty of spices on hand really helped me deliver some memorable meals while there! We also realized that the full laundry facilities also provided detergent. Again, a small thing, but we like to do all of our laundry while on the road so that when we arrive home we don't have a mountain of laundry to catch up on. These are just two examples, but Kylie has really thought of everything!
While there, we also had my brother and his family come to stay with us (so 9 of us in total) and there was plenty of space for everyone. This is a great place to get away with family, but also a phenomenal place to host a few friends or family members while away.
My wife and I stayed in the upper loft, and wow, waking up to mountain views every morning is such a treat. I can't say enough great things about this place. Book in, you won't regret it!
In terms of location, the cabin is just a short drive from Golden. Golden itself is certainly no Banff or Lake Louise, so we didn't spend a ton of time in town, but there was so much to do in the area, that our days were packed with hiking and other adventures. I would recommend the following in the area: suspension bridge, wolf centre, Leo's Buffalo farm is amazing and Leo has an infectious and charming personality. I could have listened to him talk about buffalo for hours. We also paraglided which was phenomenal. Kicking Horse mountain is great. Definitely check out Boo the bear. The mountain biking and hiking at the mountain are top notch and there are a ton of other great hikes in the area.
This is the place to stay when near Golden!