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Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61022.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Canmore, AB
  • Grassi Lakes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Canmore Caverns
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Silvertip Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Banff, AB (YBA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies

Downtown location, walking distance of everything! This condo is absolutely stunning! You have been planning this trip for a long time. You want accommodation that will give you peace of mind. You are looking for comfort, calm and cleanliness. Nest in the Rockies goes above and beyond for its customers to create unforgettable memories in the mountains. We live in the region, we know the places to visit and we share them with you!

Virtual tour here: https://unbranded.youriguide.com/d5w27_203_1040_railway_ave_canmore_ab

You will get immerse in a local experience with natural and locally made shower products from Rocky Mountain Soap Company. You will enjoy your morning espresso right from our espresso machine, filled with fair-trade, locally roasted coffee. Relax in front of the fireplace while looking at the mountains.

The foodie in you will be well serve. The kitchen has everything you need to cook amazing meals, including spices. You’re a grill fan? You will have your gas BBQ on the private balcony, where you also find stools and bar for the happy hour.

When it gets cold outside, enjoy inside entertainment on one of the 3 TVs, including Netflix and Disney+. For bigger group and family, there is the most comfortable pull out couch with memory foam mattress in the living room. For those who likes to travel light, you will appreciate in suite large capacity washer and dryer.

As a bonus, we provide a Discovery Pass during your stay. This pass gives you access to all national parks, including Banff National Park, as well as access to some places within the park that usually require an admission fee. We do everything possible so you have the vacation you’ve been dreaming of.

This is a dog friendly condo. We need to know in advance, a form need to be filled and there is a 70$ fee for your dog.

FAQ
Where is the property?
This property is in Mountain View Lodge, right downtown Canmore. Canmore is at the doorstep of Banff National Park. It is a 15 minutes drive to the town of Banff.

How far is it from downtown?
The condo is 3 minutes walk to Main Street.

What are good places to eat around? We offer a restaurant guide for our visitors, filled with our favorite places in Canmore and Banff.

What can you do in this area?
Lots! Plenty of activities for all kind of people. Sightseeing (a lot of it!!), hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, climbing, fishing, scrambling, skating, mountaineering, shopping... One trip won’t get you through all of it!

Do you have more than one property? Yes we do! We offer multiple properties in Canmore, all with great amenities. We are proud to support local businesses by providing free products for our guests. Look at our other properties available on Vrbo:
Grey Owl’s Nest at vrbo.com/1126442
Swift’s Nest at vrbo.com/1090375
Osprey’s Nest at vrbo.com/683258
Falcon’s Nest at vrbo.com/2196085
Swan’s Nest at vrbo.com/2184703

Who are we?
My name is Rob, and my wife is Martine. I came to the Rockies for a summer camp in 2000 and 2001. I immediately fell in love with the area. I took my wife on a road trip in 2004 and she had the same reaction. It took us 10 years to finally leave the province of Quebec and cross the country with our 3 young children to start a new life in Canmore. Since 2014, we call it home. We love to explore those mountains by foot. We’ve scrambled a few of them and are always looking for new peaks to explore. We now have a furry friend that follow us everywhere, Bernie. You can see him on some pictures. We’ve been sharing our passion for the mountain with our guest since 2015. It’s been an incredible journey that brought us to meet some amazing people.

Property manager

Robert Pomerleau
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Pet friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Canmore

Located in Canmore, this apartment is in the city center and on a river. While the natural beauty of Banff National Park and Upper Hot Springs can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Banff Gondola. Canmore Recreation Centre and Rocky Mountain Adaptive Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Canmore, AB

What's nearby

  • Canmore Golf and Curling Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Canmore Recreation Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Grassi Lakes - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Canmore Caverns - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Silvertip Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 21 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Arashi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rocky Mountain Bagel Co - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magpie’s Nest, Nest in the Rockies located?

Located in the heart of Canmore, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Big Head Sculpture, Elevation Place, and Canmore Mountain Market. Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eschol J.

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

Great place to stay for our ski trip.

Great place to stay in Canmore. We were able to walk anywhere in the city we wanted to go and easily drive to access the 3 nearby ski resorts. Loved the condo, well equipped and clean. We’ve stayed in Banff and Canmore for skiing and I think we prefer staying in Canmore even though the drive is a little farther to the resorts. This is a great place for a couple or two to stay and access everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Canmore is lovely

The nest in the Rockies is exactly that! My husband and I and our great friends Kevin and Susan, came here to see Banff Park. We were up early, hiked most days and it was wonderful to come back to the nest, have a nice fire and dinner to doit again the next day! The kitchen was well stocked, laundry room we put to terrific use and the location fantastic! So convenient and beautiful. Will definately be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great Location and place to use as a base

We enjoyed Magpie"s nest, as we could walk to everything in Canmore and it was close all the destinations we wanted to see. We would stay again if we came back. Perfect for 2 couples. enough to all the destinations we wanted to see.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian B.

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

Convenient to beautiful Banff

Canmore is a great place to stay - convenient to Banff NP but also vibrant by itself with nice restaurants and plenty of nearby trails and wildlife. Magpie’s Nest was nice; a basic 2 bedroom 2 bath space in a condo bldg close to restaurants and retail. Space was functional but a bit tight for our family. Place is well-stocked and owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Convenient location

This was a nicely appointed unit that had an amazing coffee machine and comfortable beds. Easy walk to grocery stores and restaurants. It is a bit of a noisier location, but after all the outdoor activities, it didn’t phase us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Clean, comfortable stay.

Great place, great location, great communication, great host. Thanks for having coffee available!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

First trip to Canadian Rockies

We loved staying at Magpie’s Nest. The property was the perfect size for our family of four, and was clean and comfortable. Canmore is a lovely town and the condo was close to town center, allowing us to walk while exploring. Canmore is also a nice centralized location when exploring Banff and Yoho. We will be back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Very satisfied

The property description is accurate, communication with the owner was excellent and always clear, and the actual location of the property for our vacation purposes could not have been better. We loved having grocery stores, other retail shops, and the downtown area within walking distance. Our days were spent out, as they should be in this area, and our evenings were in. This location has easy access to and from the highway leading into Banff National Park. We rented a car in Calgary and enjoyed our exclusive parking spot, just a few steps from the door. We enjoyed every minute of our time in Canmore and traveling around this region. The scenery is stunning and we recommend this property, which we will try to secure for a future visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Stellar location and well equipped

Love the location, the ambience and how well equipped the condo was. Plenty of room, cozy, lovely Mountain views, great access and well equipped to cook all ur meals. Awesome 👏
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., The Villages, Florida

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

Perfect location to explore Canmore.

Best location to walk town center in Canmore. Condo is clean and comfortable. I’d stay here again without hesitation. Great place to spend 2 or more nights when exploring the Banff region.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA K.

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

Great condo & location

The condo is terrific! Well appointed with everything we needed and very clean. The location is terrific! Easy/short walking distance to town with wonderful restaurants, and easy to get to highway for trips to the mountains & hiking/sightseeing. Grocery store and other stores within steps made it easy to stay there. The owner (Rob) was easy to communicate with and very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent place to stay

Wonderful in location and cleanliness. The only addition would be A/C as I am a hot sleeper. The tan provided helped though. Otherwise, it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Magnificent location

We absolutely loved our stay in Canmore! The condo/apartment had everything you could possibly need and if you forgot something, no worries! You are close to everything! The espresso machine was an added bonus! My husband and friend love their coffee and they said it was delicious. They condo was extremely clean and had one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in away from home. Canmore is an absolute delight! Excellent restaurants, shops and so much more and you are away from the rat race in downtown Banff. Don’t get me wrong visiting downtown Banff is wonderful but I would not want to deal with it everyday on vacation. This condo has great walking and riding paths surrounding it. There are excellent hikes just a couple of minutes up the road. There were Elk and wildlife all over. One day we went for a walk by the Bow River and there was an elk grazing and drinking right by us. I know people say Magpie’s nest can be noisy from the train, honestly I think I really only heard it once. Do NOT that deter you. The spectacular view of the mountains were breathtaking. A must do hike in my opinion while staying in Canmore is Grassi Lakes, it was absolutely magical. We did quite a few hikes everyday we were there and Banff National Park is only 15 minutes away, Lake Louise was maybe 40 away but the drive is filled with magnificent views you forget how much time has passed. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you for sharing your home with us! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Perfect condo!

Loved this beautiful condo. Perfect location in Canmore across from a grocery store and Tim’s and just a short walk to Main Street - we even found a little bridge over a creek to get us there. The condo had everything, and beds were very comfortable. So spacious and inviting with huge bathrooms that even included locally made toiletries. It was very nice to have a designated parking spot too. The fireplace was great after a cold rainy hike in Lake Louise, and an added perk was Netflix and ability to watch other streaming services. I highly recommend this condo, it has everything including maps and binders of things to do and how things worked. Would stay here again for sure! The hosts were very easy to work with and communication was exceptional. Probably one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with accommodations. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Would book again

We had a great week at Robert and Martine's! It was clean, in a convenient location, and plenty spacious for 2 couples. We had a lovely time and hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great place

Condo was clean and as described, great location within Canmore
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L., Festus,Missouri,

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

Great location!

Condo was clean and convenient! We would definitely come back and recommend to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L., Festus,Missouri,

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

Great home base for the Canadian Rockies

The condo was a great home base for exploring everything the Banff area has to offer. It was very close to restaurants and grocery stores . Highly recommended!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl F., Redmond Washington

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

Vert pleasant

Very nice stay in a comfortable two bedroom condo with a nice view of the mountains from the balcony. The unit is a few blocks away from the train tracks but we were not bothered by the noise after the first night Landlord was nice, very helpful, and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Canmore Canada

Our stay at Robert and Martine’s condo could NOT have gone better. It was perfect for us. The location was great walking to two groceries store and to downtown Canmore. The view from the balcony was one I won’t forget of the mountains. The condo had everything we needed and was so cleaned!!!! Robert checked on us during the stay to make sure all was good. Easy close parking spot to condo, elevator / stairs to 2nd story and easy entry upon our arrival. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl F., Redmond Washington

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

Good choice

Rob was very pleasant, timely and helpful. When we needed to adjust our schedule, he was very accommodating. The rental procedure could not have been better. The facilities were
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Excellent location!

Clean, modern property with all expected amenities walking distance to downtown Canmore. Banff is a quick drive away and the condo thoughtfully includes a parks pass, allowing you to bypass the potentially significant traffic entering the park without a pass. Robert the owner is extremely responsive and immediately addressed a couple of very minor issues we had during our stay (running out of dish detergent and the like). Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great Stay

Very nice condo in the heart of town. Convenient, roomy and the Saeco coffee machine is a great perk for you coffee nerds. Very quiet the whole week we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa L., Claremore, OK

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

It was like sleeping in a busy parking lot

I didn't really understand from the pictures and description quite how in the middle of a shopping area it was. I pictured us across the street from the grocery store. It's across the parking lot on the top floors of a strip mall. This unit is over the liquor store. There was constant traffic in the parking lot at all times which was surprisingly loud. Always people meeting and yelling or laughing, car alarms going off or just being locked, racing engines, etc. It definitely kept us all awake. There is no AC so windows had to be kept open (with no screens!) so there was no break from the noise. If you don't live in the city with constant noise, this'll drive you crazy. (The loudest noises we hear are owls and frogs.) A lot of people commented that they loved the location because it was close enough to walk to most of the restaurants and shops. That's true. It was nice to walk to dinner. You just have to decide which is more important to you: a quiet calm place or able to walk to restaurants. Cleanliness wasn't the best. Just look under anything and you'll see that only surface cleaning was done. We found two foil wrapped dishwasher tabs in the bottom of the dishwasher. That means that cycles were run with no actual detergent and then the dishes put up. No wonder some of the glasses didn't look clean. Someone not very smart set up the washer and dryer. Regular front loader on the bottom but then a regular dryer with top controls set on top of it. Stackables should have bottom unit controls on the top and top unit controls on the bottom. None of us could see the display on the dryer because they were so high up. Even when stepping on a step stool, I still couldn't see the top of the dial. There were some problems with things being messed up: leaking faucets, closet door messed up, drawers crooked or loose, window crank handles that fell off constantly. All things you can live with, just don't get charged with messing them up. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Perfect Launchpad for Exploration!

Could not have had a better location! Convenient to all of the outdoor activities the area has to offer. It was so nice to have a grocery store so close by. The unit is very clean, comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robert Pomerleau

Host profile image
My name is Rob, and my wife is Martine. I came to the Rockies for a summer camp in 2000 and 2001. I immediately fell in love with the area. I took my wife on a road trip in 2004 and she had the same reaction. It took us 10 years to finally leave the province of Quebec and cross the country with our 3 young children to start a new life in Canmore. Since 2014, we call it home. We love to explore those mountains by foot. We’ve scrambled a few of them and are always looking for new peaks to explore. We now have a furry friend that follow us everywhere, Bernie. You can see him on some pictures. We’ve been sharing our passion for the mountain with our guest since 2015. It’s been an incredible journey that brought us to meet some amazing people.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to have a property downtown, near all the action. This property offers great view of the mountain, is located in a quiet building and is in a perfect location. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, pubs, local shops and sports centre. We’ve put a lot of time to make sure this unit meets all your needs.

What makes this property unique

We offer a local experience with Rocky Mountain Soap Company shower product. We provide locally roasted coffee from Mountain Blend Coffee Roasters. We brew it with our Saeco Moltio automatic coffee machine. Espresso or standard, pick your strength and enjoy!

We also have special treats for our guests!

Languages:

English, French

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