Ride the Wind Ranch Cabin Rental in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

2025 Cabin RATES

May 1.- October 13. 2025 rates 2 adults (please add 5% GST) 2 nights minimum stay ** 3 nights minumim stay on all summer long weekends

1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom cabin for 1-2 adults

(1 queensize bed + 1 twin size bed)

* one child up to 5 years old for free ( or one 6-18 years $15)

1. Night $160

2. Night $150

3. Night $140

4. Night $130

5. Night $120

6. Night $110

7. Night $100

(second room/bathroom will be locked and unoccupied; the whole porch is yours to use)

May 1.- October 13. 2025 rates 4 adults (please add 5% GST) 2 nights minimum stay ** 3 nights minimum stay on all summer long weekends

2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom cabin for up to 4 adults

(2 queensize beds + 2 twin size beds)

* 2 children up to 5 years old for free (or 6 -18 years old $15 each)

1. Night $305

2. Night $285

3. Night $265

4. Night $245

5. Night $220

6. Night $200

7. Night $180

May 1.- October 13. 2025 rates Family Discount (please add 5% gst) 2 nights minimum stay ***3 nights minimum stay on all summer long weekends

2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom cabin

Family discount for a

family of a maximum of 2 adults and children

(2 queensize beds + 2 twin size beds)

*more than 2 kids: extra 1 -2 children under 6 for free or if they are 6-18 $15 each per night

1. Night $240

2. Night $225

3. Night $210

4. Night $195

5. Night $180

6. Night $165

7. Night $150

Booking Info:

- Sorry, no pets due to allergies and our ranch animals

- check in 4pm ; check out 11am

(sometimes earlier check in is possible; ask Kathy short notice)

- a $75 non-refundable downpayment by etransfer confirms a booking.

If guests cancel and we can rent out to somebody else,

$50 will be returned

- Balance due 1 week before arrival by etransfer, if guests need to cancel after the balance payment, the amount paid minus $75 will be returned

- no wifi at the ranch, but cell phones work

- sorry, no Sunday arrival (but Sunday night can be included in a longer stay)

the Cozy Ranch Cabins

Ride the Wind Ranch - view from the guest cabin - Alberta Canada - YouTub

* horses to pet anytime

* bordering Crimson Lake Provincial Park

* campfire

Ride the Wind Ranch - cozy cabin rental in Canada - YouTube

What guests love about the cabin:

* to have a glamping experience (glamorous camping) in a cozy warm cabin with bathroom, yet being outdoors lots including cooking outside at the gas BBQ and over the fire

* time to bond as a family, couple or friends ; quality time away from electonics (no Wi-Fi at the ranch)

Ride the Wind Ranch 🇨🇦 - Sitting on the cabin's porch - YouTube

What guests love about the ranch setting:

* the gorgeous view over the horsepasture , vast forest, to the Rocky Mountains in the distance

* campfires and seeing all the stars at night, away from city lights (each cabin has a private campfire site

Contact Us

Do you have a question about the cabin(s) ? Kathy will be happy to help !

Simply text Kathy at 403 846 7657

Our mailing address:

Kathy and Marty Rissi

Ride the Wind Ranch

Site 145, Comp 2, RR# 4

Rocky Mountain House, AB, T4T 2A4 , CANADA

e-mail: kathysranchcabins@gmail.com

Ride the Wind Ranch Cabin Rental

Range Road 8-3, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada

Directions from Rocky Mtn House: - HWY#11 West for 9km - turn Right , HWY#756 - drive for 4.5 km - turn left (West) , drive 5.5 km (this road will turn into a gravel road) - turn left at RR# 8-3 - drive 1.5 km until the Ranch (right side)

our ranch animals

petting horses at Ride the Wind Ranch;
in the background on the left the 2 cabins, on the right the

We have 6 gentle horses on the pasture for guests to go visit and pet anytime.

Guests are also very welcome to bring along carrot treats and give it to the horses along the fence close to the cabins.

Horseback riding in summer: out West are places to go on a horseback ride.

Sorry, we are not set up for guests to bring animals such as dogs or horses, due to consideration to our ranch animals and alle

We have seven Texas Longhorn cows for guests to look at. They were all born at our ranch, the oldest, "California" is already 19 years old, the youngest, "Indian Summer" is 7 years old.

Our cabin rental guests are very welcome to explore the whole ranch, walk on the pastures and visit all animals on their own. Or if they like, ask Kathy and Marty to come along on a walk on the pasture and telling

Guests are very welcome to feed our cute bunnies carrots through the fence or come along with Kathy in the mornings into the pen to feed the bunnies

Saraya horsey enjoy being petted by guests

Cabin rental guests petting the gentle horses on the pasture

cabin amenities

Cooking at the cabin is outdoors (no kitchen); each cabin has it's own gas BBQ grill with side burner on the covered porch. Frying pans and small pots are supplied for the BBQ grill side burner. Each cabin has it's own campfire site with roasting sticks.

Also in each cabin: small fridge, toaster, coffee maker, hot water kettle (tab water is tested drinking water), dishes, mugs, wine glasses, salad

view through the window at the cabin at Ride the Wind Ranch in early October

The cabins are cozy warm, heated by hot air furnace, for those chilly mornings.

Bedding and towels are provided (2 sets of pillows, 1 duvet per person, bathroom towels and beach towels)

What to bring: if you book with children in your room= children are for free if you bring what you think they need such as bedding, towels, dishes

Besides the cozy cabins, the beautiful view over the West Country to the distant Rocky Mountains; visiting the ranch animals is the biggest draw for Ride the Wind Ranch guests.

We don't offer horseback riding, you can contact Kathy to get info on places for riding.

In summer the closest trail riding place is a 5 minutes drive from the ranch. Also great places in the Rockies for day trail rides.

Each of the 2 cabins has 2 separate sides with a private bathroom, no indoor connecting door, the doors go out on the shared covered porch.

If 2 persons book a "1 room/1 bathroom cabin", the other room will be locked and unoccupied. the whole porch can be used.

Each cabin has it's campfire site on the far end, giving privacy.

Small groups are welcome to book both cabins, a maximum of 8 adults if

the cabins at Ride the Wind Ranch are great for families, couples, friends

The ranch cabins ranch are great for a romantic couples get-away or a friends' fun holidays or for a single traveler to energize and relax.

Families are very welcome, there is lots of outdoor space for children to spend the day; play in the sheriff's office, the play fort, play soccer, explore the forest trail, roast marshmallows, give the horses and bunnies a carrot.

No Wi-Fi at the ranch, perfect

FAQ / info

FAQ: frequently asked questions

- Can we bring our dog, cat, horse etc?

" sorry, due to consideration to our ranch animals, other guests and allergies

we are not set up for guests' animals"

- Can we ride horses at your ranch?

" we don't offer horseback riding, but there are several trail riding places in the area where you can book a ride. Our gentle horses are on the pasture to be petted anytime you like"

- Does your cabin have a kitchen and a microwave?

" no kitchen+ no microwave in the cabins; guests use the gas BBQ with side burner on the covered porch. Frying pans and pots are provided. Or cook over the campfire. The cabin has a small fridge, toaster, dishes, mugs, wine glasses, coffee maker, hot water kettle, coffee and tea supplies, salt and pepper, salad bowl, whisk, can opener"

- is there Wi-Fi at the ranch?

" we don't have Wi-Fi at the ranch; guests enjoy to unplug. But cell phones work. It is a great way to be away from electronics, being outdoors, on a rainy day play a board or card game, read a book"

- Can we book our wedding at your ranch?

" we are too small for a wedding, unless it is an elopement. Renting both cabins for 4-8 adults will give you great privacy, you will be the only guests at our ranch. Kathy can recommend very nice marriage commissioners that would come to our ranch to hold the ceremony"

- Do we have our privacy?

"yes, it is self check-in by key box code. The cabin and surrounding will be your very private space during your stay. No housekeeping during your stay.

You might see Kathy and Marty fixing a fence or sitting on their ranch house porch or petting their horses; you are always very welcome to come for a chat. Or for questions send off a text message"

- Is the Gas BBQ grill and everything else clean?

" Kathy cleans everything thoroughly, guests are happy how clean everything is. The gas BBQ is completely cleaned before guests' arrival. "

- How early can we book for next year and how early to you book up for summer?

" You are welcome to book anytime for next year. Some dates are booked up a year in advance, others a few months in advance. Some weekday nights can still be available a few weeks ahead to book.

Sometimes I get cancellations and have a cabin available short notice .

nearby and hosts

Close to Ride the Wind Ranch:
Crimson Lake and Twin Lakes

NEARBY:

-5 min drive to Crimson Lake Provincial Park with hiking trails and a sandy beach (photo left side)

- 10 min drive to Twin Lakes with sightseeing, walking trails, fishing (photo right side)

- 18 min drive to the National Historic Site (fur trade and metis history)

- 18 min drive to Rocky Mountain House : town museum, restaurants, shopping

- 14 min drive to Pine Hills Golf Course

trip from Ride the Wind Ranch:
and hour drive into the Rockies

A daytrip into the Rocky Mountains from Ride the Wind Ranch:

- 1 hour drive to Crescent Falls (photo top left) *Crescent falls is closed June 2023 to June 2024

- a good hour drive to Abraham Lake (photo top right and bottom left)

- 1 1/2 hour drive to parking for Siffleur Falls hike; a favourite in the Kootenay Plains (photo bottom right of the Siffleur River Canyon)

There are many more hiking trails

Your host Kathy Rissi and husband Marty
at Ride the Wind Ranch

Your Cabin host Kathy and Marty live in the ranch house near the cabins, they are very happy to welcome you to the ranch.

Near Ride the Wind Ranch: hiking trails at Crimson Lake Provincial Park

5 min drive to Crimson Lake Provincial Park : a lovely 10 km hiking trail around the lake, mostly in the forest

OR shorter parts can be done: Going West a half hour walk to a pretty pond or starting out East a lovely half hour walk to the boardwalks on the grassy shores of the lake

a long daytrip from Ride the Wind Ranch:
Banff National Park or Jasper National Park

A long daytrip from the ranch to either Banff National Park or Jasper National Park:

It is a an hour drive to Abraham Lake region, already in the Rockies, but not a National Park yet, still very lovely. To the border of the National Park it is a 1 hour 50 min drive, you will enter Banff National Park and from there decide to drive South on the Icefield Parkway towards Bow Lake, Lake Louise and con

Nearby: little waterfall near Rocky, Museum Rocky, Historic Site near Rocky, great restaurants in Ro

Rocky Mountain House and nearby:

- great variety of restaurants to dine in or take out and reheat on the cabin's BBQ:

*Grillers : family restaurant, tasty meals

*Restaurant 19 (terrace at the Pine Hills Golf Course), lovely setting, good meals

*Cucina's : exquisite Korean dishes

*Boston Pizza: pizza and other dishes

*Forty Eight: pub style restaurant

*Nick's Diner: great for brunch or lunch

Small waterfal

Welcome to Cozy Cabins at Ride the Wind Ranch

Open November and December 2024 (see winter info page)