Kicking Horse Gem-Best Views on the Mountain

overall a great place, however some issues were: Oven was not working (needs sensor which is on order), some lights missing, some not bright enough in the rec room, ceiling fan not working, some small bedrooms while others are large, toilet in master ensuite needs repair, large window in kitchen over counter will not close (something blocking), and finally the entrance where guests arrive needs snow removal and ice removal. I know it snows lots but this area needs attention or someone will fall and hurt themselves while unloading or loading.

Great house for hosting a large ski group. The host was very responsive with some inquiries we had. Thanks for the great stay

Great for our family ski trip!

amazing house.so picturesque and perfect for 2 families with 2 kids each

Great spot to stay. Very attentive hosts who ensured we had everything we needed.

Amazing home with lots of room and beds for the whole family. Perfect kitchen for getting ready in the morning for big hiking or ski trips. Every window has an outstanding view of the Canadian country side, it’s hard to find a bad view from any balcony. The fire pit in the backyard was perfect after a good day of hiking. For any large group of 10-14 people I can’t recommend more! We had 14 people at one point with room to spare.

Lovely spacious place in a beautiful location. The property management team was great to deal with. We had an excellent vacation. Thank you Gem Properties!

We had an amazing time! The rooms are bigger than in the photos. I recommend booking the minimum then adding guests when additional guests are 100% coming. The fridge died but Mary was very very accomodating as there were mini fridges in the cellar. Overall we had a great experience

Very nice home with lots of space and amenities. Fully stocked kitchen with 2 fridges and all other necessary appliances. Beautiful views of the rocky mountains. Nice outdoor deck with grill. About 8 mile drive to and from Golden when coming and going. No AC for summer months but lots of fans!

This gorgeous mountain chalet was the perfect spot for our large family to gather on vacation. We hiked, white water rafted, golfed, etc during the day and then enjoyed meals, games, and quality family fun under one roof during the evenings. Close to Golden for groceries or a meal out as well. Thanks, Mary and Brent!

The house was very clean and well stocked. The location is great. The massive mud room/ski storage room is a really nice feature, and the game room was enjoyable. The welcome guide was thought out. There is ample sleeping space- however some of the bedrooms are quite small. The host was responsive with some like installing the screens, but never fixed the broken blinds.

Great layout for a relaxing stay. We enjoyed making s'mores with the outdoor fire pit and relaxed in the hot tub.

This truly is a gem! The house has stunning 270 degree views of the mountains, with an exceptional sun room to enjoy morning coffee or an evening cocktail. The space is well stocked to host a large group, with lots of space to spread out. Not only that, but the blue mountain gem team is super communicative and responsive. They also go out of their way to provide a lovely guide book with recommendations for the area. You'll have nothing to worry about staying at the Kicking Horse Lodge!

No pictures can do this place justice. The views were unbelievable and the property itself was amazing.

Such a cool property inside, there's so much unique space to gather as a larger group or individually between the kitchen, the nook off of the end, or the basement game room. Architecturally, one of the coolest houses our group has stayed in. We had 13 adults on this trip and I'd say that's about the maximum number that can be slept comfortably with some of the bedrooms being on the smaller side. When we return to Kicking Horse for a future trip, we'd love to stay here again.

It was quick but memorable

Our group absolutely loved our stay at the Kicking Horse Lodge Gem! The property was as advertised and the ski in/out location was amazing! Having the gear room to store our equipment at the end of the day was invaluable and the hot tub overlooking the mountain was the perfect end to each day! Brent and Mary were great to work with and answered all of our questions in short order. I would stay here again without hesitation!

We had a lovely stay at this property - it was perfect for a large group of skiers but still was great for those who didn't want to ski as well! The kitchen was great and expansive- there was one minor issue with the oven but the hosts were swift to help us out with the problem. We had a cook and assistant with us as well and they loved the large island to work on. One thing we found so cool about the area was the proximity to the mountain and the network of trails around that you could visit.

This house was PERFECT for our trip. We came with a group of 12 guys that just wanted to shred Kicking Horse, and this house was PERFECT in every way. From the entry of the house being a ski locker room, the pool room for us to play games, the huge living room with vaulted ceilings, and the multiple beds for us all to choose from, WOW! The location was also incredible. We could ski right down to the lift, and also could ski straight to the front door of the house after the day, talk about SKI IN SKI OUT!!! Will stay here again!

Great place, well suited for large groups. Really enjoyed our stay.

Our group of 6 loved our two nights at Kicking Horse Lodge Gem. After being in hotels around Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise it was a perfect two nights of relaxation and coziness. We loved the fire pit and the hot tub and enjoying all the comforts of the home.

We met some close friends and their families halfway (we are from Vernon, they are from Calgary) and this was the perfect spot to spend some quality time! Such a great location to endless exploration in nature, including a wonderful playground the kids enjoyed. It was spacious and had everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back!

We were 4 adults and a baby. We stayed in the autumn shoulder period where the resort is open Friday to Monday. Our stay was very pleasant, and it is a really nice chalet. The beds were cozy and comfortable - everybody slept well. We had lots of room to sprawl. Proximity to the resort was great and we enjoyed walking around the various cloisters of homes. Golden is close by, about 10 minutes by car.

This place was beyond incredible. My friends and I had an amazing time. There was 16 of us and there was PLENTY of room for us all. Great location, great hosts, great amenities. Would come back again.

We had the best time for some family fun at this Kicking Horse lodge!! We had a big group with all ages of children in tow! There was plenty of space for playing (inside and outside) while also having plenty of space for comfortable sleeping. The lodge is a part of a resort community that has many amenities!! The home had all we needed (and then some) to make sure we felt at home the entire time!! We enjoyed the board games, the fire pit, the pool table, and the hot tub! We had a blast and would recommend this accommodation without reservation!

This is a large rental with lots of comfortable beds. Has a big kitchen, living room and dining area. Tons of space, has a pool table and would be excellent if you are a ski family. A big boot room for all your gear.

I booked Mary's property for a large family group, and it was amazing! The property is large, gorgeous, and well laid out for a large group. In particular, the living area and bedrooms are nicely separate, so it's easy for the early risers to enjoy themselves without disturbing anyone who is sleeping. The views are stunning, and the location (less than five minutes on foot from the centre of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and just 15 mins by car from Golden) was ideal for our group. I hope I'll get to come back! My mom, an experienced traveller, said that Mary's place is the most beautiful place she's ever stayed! Best of all, Mary is an exceptionally responsive host. Before we arrived, we had to make some changes to our guest list, and Mary made everything super easy. We also visited in the midst of some serious wildfires, and Mary provided us with regular updates about the situation. Our stay wasn't significantly impacted, but we knew that Mary was watching out for us.

We had an amazing time in Kicking Horse. The house was perfect for our 3 families and the host was great and easy to communicate with.