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Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR.

Ski-in/ski-out holiday home with hot tub

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Aurora House, named after the Northern Lights, offers a serene mountain retreat with wall-to-wall windows and breathtaking views of Columbia River Valley. This modern home features a chef's kitchen, spacious deck with grill and patio furniture. A private 6-person hot tub is located on the lower floor along with two bedrooms and a media room.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 164000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR.

Contact me for mid-week discounts, last minute discounts, small party size discounts, long stay discounts, filling in a calendar gap discount - basically any if you want a reasonable discount, CONTACT ME. If you book online I cannot modify your payment terms later. What you agree to is what you pay if you book online.

Welcome to Aurora House! Named after the Northern Lights, the house is stunningly appointed with beautiful lighting creating the perfect soothing sanctuary after an action packed day in the mountains.

Aurora House is one of the newest homes on the mountain, featuring the latest in mountain modern design and architecture. Wall-to-wall windows means the house is filled with natural light and gorgeous views of Columbia River Valley and Kicking Horse can be enjoyed from all parts of the house.

With 4000 square feet of living space spread over three floors, the house comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests (maximum 13 adults). The main floor has a living room, chef’s kitchen, huge deck, dining room, garage, laundry room and powder room. The kitchen features state of the art appliances including a Viking fridge, 6 burner Bertazzoni stove and Bosch dishwasher. From the dining room, access the deck that spans the width of the home where there is a grill and patio furniture.

The lower floor has 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom, media room, gas fireplace, wet bar and wine fridge and access to private 6 person hot tub. The two bedrooms each have queen beds and large closets. The media room features a giant projector screen with accent theatre lighting and surround sound. There are two large sofas that convert to double beds.

The upper floor has 3 bedrooms, small office nook, 2 bathrooms and a sitting room. The master bedroom suite is luxurious with a king bed looking out to the mountain through wall to wall windows, private deck, a giant walk-in closet, ensuite 4 piece bathroom. The second bedroom features a queen bed with large closet. The third bedroom features a bunk bed with two single bunks, large closet and a Juliet balcony. The bathroom is just off the entrance to the two bedrooms. The sitting area features a 48 inch flat screen TV and sofa that converts into a comfortable double bed.

The garage has racks for skis and snowboards and a boot dryer to ensure your boots, gloves and hats are ready to go for the next day.

Aurora House is conveniently located on Columbia Valley View Drive which means all amenities are a short walk/ski/ride away. The home is ski-in and the base area is easily accessed via an 180m walk to the ski trail. A “secret” trail at the back of the house allows guests to hightail it to Kicking Horse’s best spa or enjoy a top-notch dinner at Corks.

***Refunds for Wildfires and Air Quality Issues (Wildfire Smoke) will only be provided if the property is under a Government Evacuation Order. We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect your vacation.***

Keywords: House, Home, Single Unit Home, Ski-in, Ski-out, Ski in, Ski out, Chalet, Vacation Home, Vacation, Chateau, ski house, kicking horse lodging,hot tub, kicking horse mountain resort, heated floors,Lodge, Luxury home, vacation rental

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

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 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Empty all house trash cans into trash can in garage. Take trash from garage to garbage shed at the end of the neighborhood. Code is 2504.
Make sure that gas valve to BBQ Grill is off Make sure fireplaces are extinguished
Ensure the hot tub cover is on Clean out coffee maker (if used) Lock and close all exterior doors and all windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We do NOT provide wall plugs or cabinet latches.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No Bachelor or Bachelorette parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: No Bachelor or Bachelorette parties
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 H302545536

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Golden, BC

What's nearby

  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pioneer Chair Lift - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Golden Eagle Express Gondola - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catamount Chair Lift - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Golden Nordic Ski Club - Dawn Mountain Trails - 19 min drive - 7.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪A&W Golden - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ethos Café - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR. located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Golden is in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Golden Eagle Express Gondola and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging. Catamount Chair Lift and Pioneer Chair Lift are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Mountain Modern design at its Finest. Newly built 4000 sq. ft. home at KHMR. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great for large groups

Our team of construction workers had separate rooms, kitchen to cook, and fabulous common area to relax after work. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Wonderful Family Gathering/Vacation!

We had an amazing family vacation! Ages 3-91 and not a single complaint from any of us. The property was as advertised - clean, spacious and perfect for our group. Very refreshing to come to a place where the kitchen is so well equipped to cook for 12 without issue. Bathrooms clean and well stocked, beds were comfortable and property spacious enough to find a quiet corner or gather as a group. Short walk to park with the kids and short enough drives to other local attractions to keep us all busy.Excellent communication with hosts. If we meet again in Golden wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

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

Mini family vacation

The property locates in a very nice location. Comfortable staying. We enjoyed this short trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexi D.

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

Great Access, Quiet, Scenic

Easy access to the slopes via a short walk. Property was immaculate and comfortable with beautiful scenery. Host was helpful and accommodating. Great amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

josette w.

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

Great experience

This house was great and in a charming neighborhood. Quaint local bar/restaurant (Winston’s) is a few steps away. We thoroughly enjoyed our summer family vacation at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue C., Houston

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

Beautiful home!

One of the most well stocked kitchens I have ever stayed in. For someone who likes to cook, that was a wonderful feature of this place. Gabriel was very responsive to any questions we had and a great host. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., Oakland, CA

Awesome place for a family getaway

My family stayed here for a wedding in Lake Louise, about an hour away. Plenty of room, and plenty of things to see and do in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Loved sitting out on the back deck, high up in the trees! Very comfortable beds and plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tarra E.

Beautiful spacious modern home

Amazing space, well designed, modern. Kitchen and dining area was fabulous for family meals with our large group. Kids loved watching movies on the projector screen. Ski in/out proximity excellent for KMRH. Would book again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

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

Great vacation house

Our group of 13 had an amazing stay! The location was quick to the ski hill. The house was stocked with all kitchen necessities. Linens were fresh and comfortable. The layout of the house worked great as the “teens” took over the basement. Would recommend this location 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel R.

Clean, organized and responsive management.

The place was a wonderful treat. We were fortunate enough to get a lot of snow. The management did a great job ensuring that we could all get out of the drive way safely. He got a snow removal company to come right away when we got stuck. It’s a lovely vacation rental and very modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darin S.

Awsome house to stay at for a large group. Very clean and comfortable!

We had a family wedding that we were attending and we were looking for a big place to fit our needs. The pictures of the house looked great and the size fit our needs for 12 adults. When we arrived the place was very clean and beautiful inside with a lot of room for everyone to relax and take in the view. Everyone said that the beds were very comfortable and had no issues sleeping. When we come back to Golden, we will be looking at renting this place again and I will be recommending this location to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abraham S.

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

Lovely Mountain Side Retreat

The home is very spacious and well maintained. The owner has thought through many details and has abundantly equipped the house. All of the beds and furniture were comfortable and clean. The media room and smart functions throughout the house were impressive and easy to use, even for the older generations in our group. The owner was always responsive to our pre-stay communications. we had zero issues during our stay. It's a very lovely home. We would definitely stay in the home again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER D., Chicago, IL

Beautiful, modern home with all of the amenities of home

Our two families - 4 adults and 4 children -- had a wonderful stay at Aurora house. The house was immaculate, comfortable and well stocked. We've rented several houses, and this house was the most comfortable and easiest to work with. The beds were almost as good as home; the kitchen was high end and had everything we needed; the patio offered a welcome respite; and the bathrooms were luxurious. The owners stock the house with nice towels, good laundry detergent, and tons of condiments. The manager was very responsive and helped us out with any questions we had. Overall it was simply lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

One of the Best Places I've Stayed At

Kicking Horse is no modern cabin. Equipped with a generous amount of amenities, your friends and family will never lack entertainment! It was as if I was staying inside a futuristic house, given the technology and compatibility this place has to offer. On top of that, Gabe was a wonderful host, and provided detailed instructions from beginning to end. He made the overall process easier for us and my group and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone and WILL be coming back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

v h.

Love the stylish and spacious property.

We have a big group and this house is not only beautiful inside out, it can accommodate all of us, plenty of rooms. Especially chef kitchen, we had so much fun cooking together ( 1 chef and 6 assistants), fully equipped 5 stars kitchen 👍🏻 There's hot tub outside but we didn't have time to use it, look new. Overall, house is new and stylish as posted, host Gabriel is very nice and informative. We ll definitely come back. Gabriel, thanks so much for sharing your property. Vivian group
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Sydney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
We arrived to the rental and found many of the towels smelly and unusable. We tried to wash them and found the washing machine was broken. We asked the host for assistance, and he did not respond for 8 hours. Finally, he wrote that we should look for an owners manual online and attempt to fix it ourselves.When we attempted to use the hot tub, we found it extremely low on water - below the jets. Again, when we reached out to the host for assistance, his response was that we should deal with the issue ourselves by calling the hot tub company. We called the next morning and the company sent someone to fix the spa at the end of the day. We were unable to use the spa for the first 2 days of our rental period. We do not feel that this is an issue that we should have had to work to remedy ourselves. We also chose the property in part based on this amenity and feel we were not offered what was promised. Because we were unable to use the spa for 2 nights, we asked for a partial refund and never heard back from the host on this request. We feel strongly that the service provided to us was unacceptable by VRBO standards. The host asked us to remedy issues ourselves and never checked in to see if we were satisfied. Despite terrible service from the host, we found the house and location suitable. We appreciated the kitchen being well-stocked with utensils and appliances for cooking for a group. With better service, our rating would be higher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Outstanding location and ammenities.

We have stayed at this beautiful and very comfortable property during both winter and summer. It is completely and generously equipped with everything needed from niceties like the large capacity coffee machine to high end washer and dryer, hot tub, entertainment room and spacious kitchen / dining / socializing area. In winter the location is ideal for access to the ski hill and the Nordic trails. We reached the former by walking out the front door a short ways and putting on skis then skiing down to the gondola. We reached the latter by skiing groomed trails over to the Nordic ski lodge. In summer, less than a kilometer on the road gets one to the start of Scalli-Mag a new mountain bike trail starting at the base of the ski hill and accessing all of the Moonraker trails. This area offers kilometer after kilometer of scenic and enjoyable single-track riding. This property comes highly recommended, especially for larger gatherings of 8-10 people.

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Mountain gem

This past January I was fortunate enough to have been able to spend two nights in this modern gem of a house on the slopes of Kicking Horse and was wholly enchanted by both mountain and home. The high ceilings of this property create an open and inviting atmosphere whilst the large windows allow you to enjoy the alpine views from various points throughout the house. My favourite area was undoubtedly the well-appointed kitchen and spacious eating area where evening meals were prepared with gusto, wine and cheese were sipped and savoured, cards were played well into the evening, and everyone seemed to feel at home. I was pleasantly surprised by the heated floors that made walking barefoot a sheer pleasure and the Sonos sound system that made listening to my favourite tunes a breeze. I also really enjoyed skiing right to the front door after a great day on the slopes and taking a dip in the hot tub before dinner was relaxing. It is truly a lovely place in a lovely setting and I am already looking forward to visiting once again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Rupesh R.

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

Excellent location Modern house

Everything is superb. If at all there is anything, i would just say there is not really a backyard for kids to play.

10/10 Excellent

Muralidhar J.

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

Perfect!

I have stayed at numerous properties and this was the best ever! Clean, beautiful, well stocked. Gabe was super easy and responsive to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Golden home

Very nice property. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

amazing home near the gondola

this was the perfect place for our friends to stay for a wedding at Eagles Nest. It was close to the gondola and had all the amenities of home. The kitchen was fantastic, the hot tub was relaxing and the surroundings were beautiful. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Beautiful home in the mountains

The perfect setting for our girls weekend. A beautiful home in an incredible setting, with all the amenities and comforts we could ask for. We really appreciated the long table for big meals together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful house walk to the lifts

Even though we booked at the end of the ski season kicking horse did not disappoint and either did the house we loved our stay all aspects......
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wiebe W.

Family ski Holiday

Wonderful accommodations! Spacious and fully equipped . Not quite ski in and ski out, but it worked out quite well.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019