Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Tunnel Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Upper Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 96 min drive
Banff Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Evelyn's Coffee Bar - 6 min walk
BeaverTails - 6 min walk
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - 6 min walk
Park Distillery - 5 min walk
Cows - 6 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Otter Basement
This holiday home puts you within a 10-minute drive of Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. The property features a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Property amenities
Ski
Close to a ski area, ski runs and ski lifts
Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Soap
Entertainment
45-inch flat-screen TV with cable service
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Location highlights
In the mountains
In a national park
Things to do
Mountain biking nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CAD 500 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Otter Basement Banff
Otter Basement Private vacation home
Otter Basement Private vacation home Banff
Frequently asked questions
Does Otter Basement offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Otter Basement does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at this holiday home?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at this holiday home?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this holiday home?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Otter Basement and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking.
Does Otter Basement have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, a kitchenette is available.
What's the area around Otter Basement like?
Otter Basement is a short 7-minute walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 20 minutes' walk from Bow Falls.
Otter Basement Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
9 June 2024
Awesome location, can walk to downtown in 2min.
Showers and toilets are a little tight for larger people but clean and nice to have 3 bathrooms.
Fridges big enough to fit pizza boxes, cutlery, cups, everything else you need.
Could use a coffee pot was my only complaint lol
Gemma
Gemma, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2023
Great spot for a group of people with the 3 rooms and 3 bathrooms
Mallorie
Mallorie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 April 2023
Clean & good beds for holiday.
Quick arrangement to fix tape water leakage & non function lights.