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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video-game console, Netflix

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
De Winton, AB
  • Heritage Pointe Golf Course
    13 min drive
  • South Health Campus
    15 min drive
  • Somerset - Bridlewood Station
    19 min drive
  • Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)
    40 min drive

Room options

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • South Health Campus - 15 min drive
  • Shawnessy Shopping Centre - 19 min drive
  • Deerfoot Casino - 19 min drive
  • Spruce Meadows - 20 min drive
  • Chinook Centre - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Calgary Heritage Station - 23 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Banquet - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Tommyfield Gastro Pub Ltd - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza International Inc - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blackbird Public Urban Bar - ‬16 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.

The Ranche

Space, space and more space! This home is loving referred as the "Ranche" because there is so much space! The property is located in a rural location on 5 acres of land, but still within minutes to all amenities outside of Okotoks or South Calgary. A car is required. You will be able to spread out here with room for everyone. The location is excellent for multi generation family gatherings, with a large farm table that seats 10, a huge kitchen with all amenities, and a wrap around veranda and extended deck space perfect for summer barbeques. The home boasts in floor heating, a second mini-kitchen in the basement and well as many other upgrades and renovations for modern yet comfortable stay.

This home comfortably sleeps 8 adults in king or queen sized beds with soft duvets and pillow tops. There is additional pull out bedding if required (double air mattress on frame and / or single twin roll away with memory foam mattress) for up to 10. Please note there is an extra $20 pp / night charge for reservations with over 10 persons due to extra cleaning required.

You will find this property an extremely quiet place to unwind and relax with the following amenities:

Lower basement level:
- 1 bedroom with queen bed
- 1 full bathroom
- kitchenette - fridge / microwave / dishwasher
- media room with 60" tv, video game console,
DVD player and surround sound stereo.
- Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+ and more
- flex room with exercise equipment or space can be configured to set up roll away
more guests, or for younger children or teens.

Main level:
- half bath
- large mud room / laundry room
- large kitchen
- dining room that seats 10+
- family room with fireplace

Upper floor:
- Master bedroom - king bed/ full en-suite (tub and shower)
- TWO bedrooms - queen size bed in each room
- Full bathroom with double sinks and tub / shower

Additional amenities:
- Hammock
- full wrap around deck with various seating areas
- fire pit
- trampoline
- unlimited parking

This property has 5 acres of wide open prairie in the stunning Foothills of southern Alberta. It is are 15 minutes (by car) from south Calgary and 7 minutes (by car) from the town of Okotoks. Sunsets from the deck are breathtaking. All amenities you can think of are available in both locations including eateries, groceries, boutiques, large scale city shopping and more. We are a 30 minute drive from downtown Calgary, and a 1.5 - 2 hour drive from the famous Rocky Mountains including Kananaskis, Banff and Canmore. A car is a necessity as local transit is not available in rural areas, however Uber does operate out to this area.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. The vacation home has a memory foam bed. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ranche House

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside the home only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

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
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No more than 2 dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby gear on site

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

The Ranche Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
7 Girlfriends
Seven girlfriends stayed for 3 nights. The home Was Comfortable, cozy, and well equipped. The fire pit is an added bonus however, the weather didn’t cooperate and we were unable to enjoy the outdoor experience. We were happy with our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and convenience
A very comfortable home. Well appointed kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay in Canada!
We had a wonderful stay at The Ranche! The communication before and during our stay was great, the check-in process extremely easy, and our overall stay perfect. The house was a great set-up for our two families and the kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need. We enjoyed our time at the Calgary Stampede, visited four of the national parks, and took in the local sites of Bar U Ranch and Saskatoon Farms. We will gladly stay here again if we make a trip back to the Calgary area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Tidy
There was a couple of issues but overall a beautiful home! No firewood was available so we had to go buy some and there was no first aid kit on site which was an issue that we had but had one in my vehicle. Lastly watch out for pokey plants in the yard, dog got one in her paw and was not happy. The home was clean and tidy and had all the supplies we needed to make our meals. Would definetly stay here again! Loved the hammoch personally!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Ranche with 2 of our 3 adult children, spouses & grandkids. There were 5 adults & 6 children ranging in age from 2 - 12 yrs old. The house provided good sleeping arrangements for everyone & the yard had ample space for the kids to run around or jump on the trampoline. Short drive for us to take day trips to the Calgary Zoo, Granary Road & Okotoks rec centre. The upstairs bedrooms were a quite warm for sleeping the first night (+30°C that night) but with the ceiling fans going & the wind blowing the rooms finally cooled down to a comfortable level. We had a great time here & would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay very beautiful house
Had a great stay. Quiet area no issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bella F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ranch house!
We had a wonderful stay at the ranch house. Clean, specious and private!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot close to everything we wanted to do!
Perfect spot for our family vacation! Close to Calgary, the stampede, Banff and drumheller - perfect and beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family home!
Perfect place for our family, clean, well equipped, great communication with hosts, very helpful and generous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for our Family Birthday Celebration!
Everyone commented on the peaceful nature of our stay - even the teens! Lots of room for indoor and outdoor play and the Kitchen is amazing! Lots of hands helping to make wonderful meals in the well equipped areas. We would all definitely recommend this home! Carol
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Getaway
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful country home which is located close to the city and yet provided a relaxing country experience. We will definitely consider rebooking next Fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A., TORONTO

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Can’t wait to rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay south of Calgary
Phenomenal place, location, and owner. The house is very spacious and nicely designed in a welcoming, relaxing way. Beds were very comfortable, and kitchen had everything we could've wanted. It was the perfect location for us to explore the town of High River, The Bar U Ranch, Waterton Lakes National Park, Banff National Park, and Calgary. I recommend taking the owner's advice and visiting Saskatoon Farm, which had the best Saskatoon pie in the area. And the owner was great at communicating with us and answering any questions we had. An overall superb place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shannalyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our family
We had a great time hanging with our family at this place. Enough space inside and out for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The whole experience from booking to checking out was excellent. The location, the floor plan, amenities, yard were exactly what we needed as family with younger children. The main living area was perfect with high ceilings, large kitchen and eating area. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need to prepare food. The wrap around porch is huge along with the deck. We appreciate the hosts' hospitality and they were quick to respond. We will be repeat customers!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Gathering
A wonderful family home for our family reunion! The kitchen was large and well equipped - perfect for preparing meals together. The kitchen table was huge and made an excellent spot for family card games. We really enjoyed our walks along the country roads and our visit to the Saskatoon Berry Farm. Communication with the hosts was excellent. What a great family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home! (note allergy alert).
We wanted a quick weekend getaway for 3 generations of immediate family, and this was perfect, from the big dining table to the huge deck; we especially enjoyed the massive couch in the basement media room where a lively Netflicks trivia game was enjoyed by all, as well as the outing to the Saskatoon Farm which is only minutes away. THis is obviously a well loved family home only a short drive from Calgary, and we appreciated the excellent hospitality of our hosts. ALLERGY ALLERT - there is at least one dog who lives or spends a lot of time in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
comfortable
The house and surroundings were great. Well equipped, lots of space and 'home'. ]The owner was quick with replies and messages. This is a great place for a group or family.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Khendra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House is a great size, and a huge kitchen for cooking while you're here. It is close enough to Okotoks and Calgary that you can plan activities there while also being in a more rural setting. The only downside is the beds are on the harder side, which can get uncomfortable of you're staying for a longer time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY O., Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and house amenities for our group
Communication with owners was excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was an excellent location. It was nice and quiet but quick and easy to get into Calgary. The house had lots of space for all of us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Ann A., Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the best !
Home away from home. A very pleasant, welcoming house. With multiple needs within our group, the layout was perfect. We enjoyed family meals at the dining table. Quiet time was easy to find in different areas and the deck outside was beautiful. A loved and happy home! Good communications with the owners was the icing on the cake ! Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl and Clayton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable
Lots of room for our family inside and out. The rooms were spacious and the kitchen/living area was open and great for a big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Foothills property.
This was a great rental. The home was large, spacious, comfortable and just very lovely overall. The kids loved the trampoline and we even tried out the badminton. The owners were very great to communicate with. It is close to both Okotoks and Calgary so lots of dining options and family activities near by. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm stay
Nice home feeling
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021