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Log cabin on the James River in Alberta

Cabin with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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James River Bridge, AB
  • Place, Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Sundre Red Deer Natural Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Kurt Browning Arena
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Sundre and District Pioneer Village Museum - 25 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Sundre Golf Club - 27 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Sundre Red Deer Natural Area - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Kurt Browning Arena - 29 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Coyote Creek Golf Club - 31 min drive - 28.8 km

About this property

Entire place

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

Log cabin on the James River in Alberta

Our resort includes a log cabin and land that overlooks the James River. It is surrounded by trees in the Canadian wilderness. Enjoy a relaxing time in peace and quiet. Great for families who would like to escape the busy life while still in comfort.
Bookings are based on double occupancy with a maximum of 4 people. $35/person/night for extra guests. Pets welcome with $65 fee per pet. Electrically heated with baseboard and in floor heat. Now with free WIFI !

The cabin is a large area with a bedroom, kitchen, full bathroom with a non odour composting toilet and claw foot tub with shower. The whole cabin is booked for each reservation and not shared with other guests.

Guests have their own outdoor firepit. Firewood is available for purchase at booking or after check in.

The resort includes seasonally maintained paths to the river as well as other paths.

Stark Ranch Canada Resort is close to James River General Store, a convenience store (5 minute drive) as well as all services in the town of Sundre (15 minute drive) including a grocery store and the Sundre Golf Club. Burnstick lake is very popular and about 20 minutes away.

Check with your carrier for cell reception. Television not available. Please, no early check-ins. No smoking inside or outside. The wood stove is not available for use at this time.

The resort includes other rentable sites. All areas are private and secluded from each other and can access the James River. These include:

A three bedroom house

https://www.vrbo.com/1122513

A glamping tent

https://www.vrbo.com/3566584

A Tent and RV site

https://www.vrbo.com/4007024

We look forward to your arrival!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking inside or outside.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Fire pit has been extinguished
Oven is off, do not set heaters below 2
Counters wiped, floor swept or vacuumed
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Hello, we would love to have you up. Please take the time to read the house rules, information and cleanup procedures.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets must be leashed and controlled.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised

Events

No events allowed
Please contact for parties.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside or outside.

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
Note from host: Please contact for parties.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please contact for parties. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Log Cabin on the James River in Alberta Cabin
Log Cabin on the James River in Alberta Sundre
Log Cabin on the James River in Alberta Cabin Sundre