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Goat's Head Gatehouse East side of the Gatehouse Flagstone Patio on east side of Gatehouse North side of Gatehouse showing 18 inch stone walls West side of gatehouse From the kitchen to the sun room Sunroom facing south east Natural stone fireplace in sun room Kitchen and stairs to the loft Kitchen from dining area Dining area including two seats at the kitchen island Dining room to staircase Main floor stone shower Inside balcony overlooking sunroom and sky-lights Bedroom 2 from inside balcony Bedroom 1 to inside balcony Free standing soaker tub in cedar View of Mt. Robson from the east end of property Evening alpine glow shining off Mt. Robson---view from gatehouse Lynx on the prowl caught on our trail camera 100 metres from the gatehouse Baby Bear up a tree just outside Gatehouse Mosaic Sign Snowfall in 2009 in January driving into the Gatehouse driveway T-bone, our border collie, in the snow outside the Gatehouse

Goat's Head Gatehouse

East side of the Gatehouse

Flagstone Patio on east side of Gatehouse

North side of Gatehouse showing 18 inch stone walls

West side of gatehouse

From the kitchen to the sun room

Sunroom facing south east

Natural stone fireplace in sun room

Kitchen and stairs to the loft

Kitchen from dining area

Dining area including two seats at the kitchen island

Dining room to staircase

Main floor stone shower

Inside balcony overlooking sunroom and sky-lights

Bedroom 2 from inside balcony

Bedroom 1 to inside balcony

Free standing soaker tub in cedar

View of Mt. Robson from the east end of property

Evening alpine glow shining off Mt. Robson---view from gatehouse

Lynx on the prowl caught on our trail camera 100 metres from the gatehouse

Baby Bear up a tree just outside Gatehouse

Mosaic Sign

Snowfall in 2009 in January driving into the Gatehouse driveway

T-bone, our border collie, in the snow outside the Gatehouse

Bedrooms2
Sleeps4

Minimum Stay 2 nights

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House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4)

The Goat's Head Gatehouse is a quaint, stone chalet designed in the image of National Park Gatehouses and is surrounded by the wilderness of Mt. Robson Park. The unique two story structure offers a sun room with floor to ceiling windows and a massive natural stone wood burning fireplace.

French doors open to a flagstone patio from which to enjoy a morning coffee or, for an evening barbeque to grill that perfect fresh caught trout. The patio overlooks a lovely flower garden with hummingbirds and butterflies and in the background, the glacial peaks of Mt. Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies.

The post and beam structure of the Gatehouse was made from pine-beetle killed trees that were cut on the property. Stones for the exterior and interior were gathered locally from quarries and cliffsides but one stone from each of the mountain national parks of western North America were also embedded within the walls.

The wood furnishings and woodwork in the gatehouse were made locally by artisans using reclaimed and recycled wood.

The kitchen contains all the amenities needed to make complete meals and make your stay comfortable. It will be equipped with many staples and pantry items so you need not purchase bulky products to carry around e.g. coffee, tea, condiments, spices, oils, vinegars, etc.

There are two baths, one with a free standing large tub in a cedar plank spa-like bathroom---a perfect way to relax and refresh after a day of sight-seeing or hiking. A walk-in shower with stone walls for that ‘au natural’ feeling is on the main level.

The two bedrooms in the loft each contain a queen, custom-made platform bed---both bedrooms overlook the sun room from a balcony. Each bedroom opens to the upstairs bathroom.

Take a gentle hike right from the front door into pristine meadows (a short trail has been mapped out for you) or walk around the twelve acre private property to find the best view of Mt. Robson and Swift Current Creek. A natural waterfall on Swift Current Creek is 300 meters from your door. Sometimes the view is so stunning it's difficult to know which direction to point your camera!

There are many walks and hikes within 5 km of the Gatehouse. Rearguard Falls is the furthest point of travel for Pacific Salmon and they can be seen in late summer by driving a few km and taking a short walk to the waterfall. Overlander Falls and Hargreaves Canyon are scenic short hikes that are also staging areas for raft tours and high level kayaking. The Trail head for the Swift Current Creek trail starts within walking distance of the Gatehouse and leads up the Revelation Valley (Swift Current Creek) to the headwall of the 91st highest waterfall in the world (currently inaccessible except for real adventurers). The world famous Berg Lake Trail and the start of the 110 km long north boundary trail are also within 5 km.

There are restaurants and shops in the nearby towns of Valemount and Jasper---a 55 minute drive---that offer additional amenities, recreational activities and, world renowned mountain vistas.

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About Carmen Ottaway

We are anxious to offer our gatehouse to guests to enjoy the spectacular mountain vistas and diversity and abundance of wildlife in Mt. Robson Park. The Park sets an example of how wildlife works best i.e., left alone---allowing nature to take its course---little doubt that wildlife thrive in the Park. Ask to see our vast array of wildlife photos caught on our trail cameras: grizzly and black bears, cougars, lynx, wolves, coyotes, deer, elk, moose and the illusive wolverine along with a myriad of small mammals. Also of interest are the many birds and wildflowers that abound in this microclimate, one of the few inland rainforest areas in North America.

Carmen Ottaway purchased this house in 1978

Why Carmen Ottaway chose Jasper

The owners are long time residents of the area. The property borders Swift Current Creek and offers a spectacular view of Mt. Robson---people say our view is unique in Canada.

What makes this house unique

Perhaps the most exciting part of living here is the wildlife---almost daily a black bear or a deer munching on new shrub growth can be seen in front of the sun room windows. The view is spectacular. The sound of Swift Current Creek is relaxing. The spring water (Norlander Springs) is the freshest and cleanest anywhere---makes for a great cup of coffee and, the air is always filled with the freshness of vegetation.

Stone Gatehouse in Mt. Robson Park Near Jasper Nat. Park, Ab

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Stone Gatehouse in Mt. Robson Park Near Jasper Nat. Park, Ab

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p413273vb

250 566 4010

Jasper Alberta

Barb and Mike

Edmonton, Alberta

Beautiful Get-A-Way

5 of 5

Submitted: February 20, 2013 Stayed: February 2013

This home away from home is a beauty. We marveled at our great find for a winter get-a-way. The home and surroundings are breathtaking! The house had everything we could have imagined (minus bedroom doors due to the loft nature of the rooms). The kitchen was fully equipped with quality dishes and pots. We enjoyed our lingering weekend with friends. The quick drive to Berg Lake was a great place for a cross country ski.
Carmen and Glen were gracious hosts and very accommodating of our arrival / departure times. We will be back!

Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

Owner's Response: Thank-you very much for taking the time to write a review. Your comments are very much appreciated. You were model guests and we welcome you back anytime.

Helpful votes: 1/1

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Stone Gatehouse in Mt. Robson Park Near Jasper Nat. Park, Ab

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p413273vb

250 566 4010

Jasper Alberta

Kathy

Natrona Heights, PA USA

Absolutely perfect!

5 of 5

Submitted: August 30, 2012 Stayed: July 2012

Goat's Head Gatehouse was a perfectly charming cottage filled with all the amenities to make our stay comfortable and feeling rather special. Fresh flowers on the tables, a bottle of local wine, and two glasses greeted us as we walked in the door. The construction with all the native woods and stone just took our breath away! The two unique bathrooms made us feel like we were in a spa retreat, as did the quality linens. The kitchen was totally stocked with staple items, making it easy to prepare meals with the food we brought. And as for the location, the coziness of the woods all around, plus the views of Mt. Robson, were spectacular! And with a waterfall, rushing stream, and flowering meadows a short walking trail away, we got a true taste of the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. The owner was genuinely helpful in providing directions and suggestions, along with interesting information about the Gatehouse itself. It was our favorite VRBO rental of all time, and we have been to lots, all around North America. We loved this house so much that we wished we could stay forever! Most highly recommended!

Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

Owner's Response: Thank you for the review. We're happy that you had such a positive experience.

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Photos and Description of the Jasper vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4)