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Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house!

Vacation home in Golden with kitchen and balcony

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Perched above Golden, the Alder House offers a tranquil retreat with magnificent views of the Columbia Valley and Kicking Horse Ski Resort. Explore hiking trails, wander through an experimental orchard, or simply unwind in this custom-built home just minutes from town.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house!

Welcome to the Aspen House! Well appointed and charming, the Aspen House is the perfect escape. Located directly above Golden our new custom-built home boasts magnificent views of the Columbia Valley and Kicking Horse Ski Resort. We’re a 5 min drive to town and a 5 minute walk to the Skybridge. Explore our hiking trails and our expansive property. Guests can either sleep in the queen sized bed on the main floor or double sized bed in the loft. The loft access is quite unique, a bespoke spiral staircase, just one of the creative features in this space. Aspen House has a full bathroom and well stocked kitchen. Enjoy the private back deck with views of the Ski Resort. Private entrance with keyless door code will be supplied before check in. On site parking for 2 vehicles. We live on the property and are happy to help if need be. Rural but very close to town (5 min) -5 min drive to town 5-10 min walk to Golden Skybridge on our trail system. +/-30 min walk to town.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number H787927659

Property is also known as

720307

About the neighborhood

Located in Golden, this vacation home is in a rural area. Golden Skybridge and Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Golden Golf Club. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Golden Skybridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Center - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ethos Café - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Golden Skybridge and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from British Columbia Visitor Centre at Golden. Edelweiss Village and Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Aspen House, the "not so tiny" house! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Perfect place for a quiet get away with nice view. Few min out of town but easy to find
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peg and Denny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view out of a cute little place.

This was a very clean and cute little house with great views outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Innovative Cosy Design

Property is very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny house with everything you need!

We stopped for one night on the way from Banff over towards Whistler and it was perfect. Even though it is tiny it is well equipped and the three of us fitted in fine. It's just minutes away from Golden Skybridge and has great views over towards the Columbia Mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house with mountain view.

Nice place to stay, had some problems with the water in the house at first but Sheldon took care of everything like a boss. Just outside of Golden, 20 min. from Kicking Horse mountain, everything is near, little functional kitchen but no microwave, just so you know… It is a real good place to stay, I recommend it to anyone that doesn’t need a lot of space but a functional place…
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorden W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a cute gem!

This was a very cute gem of a property in Golden. The beds were comfortable and the place itself was very clean and accommodating. The shower is somewhat small (I’m about 5’10”) and required a little maneuvering but it was fine for us overall as we only stayed two nights. I’d recommend this place to others. The chocolates on the towels were a really cute personal touch. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Retreat

After a couple of nights in Banff enjoying the tourist vibe, it was awesome to get away to this tiny house in Golden. It is outside of Yoho so there is some additional driving, but it is well worth it for the peaceful serenity of the location. The home was very clean, the beds are comfortable, the house is nicely decorated and there is a great little patio area that is not shown in photos online. The property Manager was easily reached when I needed the door code and very attentive. I did let him know that we would have appreciated a microwave, and he indicated that he would be getting one. If you are planning to prepare meals here, I suggest doing your shopping somewhere other than Golden. The options in town are very limited and if you have any food allergies or special needs you are most likely out of luck. When we made reservations there were no reviews yet online. We took a chance and were not disappointed. It's less than an hour to get back into Yoho, a great place to crash after a long day hiking and also in walking distance to the very cool suspension bridges and park. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful ‚home away from home‘!We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, comfortable beds and very kind host. Would love come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sheldon’s place

Excellent stay. Super clean. Gorgeous view. Friendly helpful host. Thank you hope to return some day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little home with a great view. Its location just outside Golden makes it a great home base to visit the nearby national parks. It is a tiny house, so there’s not much room for lounging around. However the kitchen was nice and the back patio was a great place to eat dinner with a phenomenal view after a long day hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome tiny house in Golden

Perfect for our family of three. Cozy place to sleep in and regroup after winter adventures. Sheldon was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cozy

We had a great stay in this small cabin with many lovely details. Wish we could've stayed even longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Loved staying at this property and Shelton was awesome! He answered any questions we asked and was so helpful.. would recommend to anyone..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny House in Golden

Everything was great! We especially appreciated the coffee that was available since we forgot to buy that. The only things that we recommend is another chair with a back on it for sitting outside, tongs for the bbq grill. Maybe the addition of a hummingbird feeder?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

edsen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy llittle house. Great for resting after a days vacation activities

Impressive. 10 stars. Will just need a microwave though as people might be too tired to cook or heat up food in a pan. Tiles in shower would also need a good scrubbing. Will need a fan as well during those hot days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Tiny Home was perfect for our short stay

We easily found the “Aspen” tiny home via the great directions A bit of a problem contacting 5h3 host because we apparently did not book the VRBO as a “Signed in” user and as such the VRBO app did not work for replying to messages like “ Contact the owner” for door code to access the unit. We did however eventually discover 5he door was unlocked and the host showed up shortly afterwards The host was extremely accommodating and provided anything we thought could be required like a broom to sweep the floor as some dirt was tracked inside occassionally
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
. The property around the home was delightful and beautiful. The landscape is not completely finished but it will be exceptional once it is finished. The inside is immaculate and very comfortable. There is absolutely everything you need. Sheldon is also very responsive to any request. The location is perfect for any activity you desire
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein gute Lage außerhalb von Golden. Eine schöne Unterkunft. Genau wie beschrieben.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025