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Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair

Cabin in Mountain View with kitchen and patio

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Wolf’s Lair, nestled by Payne Lake, offers a serene escape with a bike path and walk paths to unwind. Explore the 160-acre property featuring pickle ball court, half basketball court and frisbee golf course. Relax only one minute away from the lake or explore nearby Waterton international park.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair

Wolf’s Lair is one of our Payne Lake Wilderness Huts, located by famous fishing lake. It is perfect for little weekend getaway for your much needed break form everyday life and relax in the nature. There are walk path, bike path, pickle ball court, half basketball court and frisbee golf course on 160 acreage property and only one minute walk to the lake. Saskatoon berries are the bonus in summer season. It is 15 minutes away from Waterton international park and a lot to do in all season.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No pets are allowed on bed and there will be extra $100 cleaning fee for excessive pet hair on bedding and you can have a second dog for extra $50.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the area

Map
Mountain View, AB

What's nearby

  • Belly River - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Waterton Lakes National Park - 19 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - 19 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Lower Waterton Lake - 23 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Waterton Lakes Golf Course - 27 min drive - 35.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair located?

Situated in Mountain View, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Belly River, Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Lonesome Lake and Waterton Lakes Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Wolf's Lair Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and accommodating. There was so much to do with the family that was walking distance from our cabin. Any questions that came up were answered right away. Will definitely come again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jaclyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good place to stay while visiting Watertown Park. There are enough beds but the space was a little tight for 4 adults. The shower and extra toilets were nearby but might be an issue for some people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families. Very clean. Excellent facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendelle T.

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

Fun times

It was rainy but the cabin was super nice! The lake was fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bojan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely place and a nice getaway from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great location.

We enjoyed staying at the wilderness hut. Great location and great that we were able to bring our dog with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic weekend. The accommodations had everything we needed, the best were comfortable and the cabin was clean. All areas were well kept and the scenery was next to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is super cute and would be the perfect place to bring a family to, especially with the awesome outdoor obstacle course. The only downside is the water had a musty earthy smell/ taste to it so we ended up bringing our own wate. Otherwise it was a fantastic place to stay with a well equipped kitchen with hot plate, air fryer, microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family getaway

Cabin was clean and well equipped. Hosts were very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Excellent

Great location, well kept, and the host eas very friendly. Definitely a do again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascale R., DELTA, BC CANADA

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

Wonderful stay

My mother, my sister and I spent a lovely 3 nights in the Wolf Lair cabin. It is well equipped, has comfortable beds and perfectly situated near Waterton. We walked the trail nearby, played pickleball and took a canoe out for a paddle on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Waterton getaway

Cute little cabin. Very basic but close to Waterton which is what is really important. Host is great to deal with, very quick responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Family trip to Waterton

Our stay in the Wilderness Lodge was perfect. It had beautiful views, the people were nice, it was dog friendly and it was very close to the Waterton NP. Also the playground was awesome and not just for kids. There was also a canoe we could use to go out on the lake and view the beautiful sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Our Mountain View trip

The host was awesome from start to finish. The property/ cabin is a cute oasis to use as a base for our time in waterton. I would without hesitation recommend this property to friend and family. My husband and I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly B.

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

Clean, modern cabin in a lovely campground

I surprised my partner with 2 nights in a cabin near Waterton for his birthday (around 30 mins away). We loved our stay. The cabin is clean, modern, and full of amenities. The AC was a nice touch. We also loved the campground - it’s full of friendly families who own the lots and it was only steps away from Payne Lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

Amazing place great people even got rid of a wasp nest quickly. Will be back Payrick
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ketura L.

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

Peace and Quiet

If you are looking for some peace and quiet ... this is the place. Clean cabin. Everything you would need to make your stay enjoyable. Will recommend and come back at our earliest opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie K.

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

Charming cabin close to Waterton Lakes

We spent 2 nights at the cabin while we were visiting Waterton Lakes. The cabin was well-equipped with everything we could possibly need. It’s clean and everything looks new. The cabin is dog-friendly which we appreciated very much. It’s located in a campground but was very quiet and we could walk our dogs around the campground without other dogs running loose. It’s located in a beautiful area and our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

2-day stay

This property was comfortable and well-designed to accommodate two people upstairs with some privacy and 1 person and a dog downstairs. The under-the-stairs space has storage space for luggage etc and drawers for tucking away items. The kitchen is well stocked with cutlery, glasses, mugs and so on, for six or more people. The two outdoor seating areas add to the sense of space. We would have used them more if we weren’t meeting with family in Waterton townsite. We didn’t make use of the showers, which are separate from unit. Highly recommend. Nearby Payne Lake is beautiful.
Payne Lake is a short walk from this unit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Waterton Oasis

Beautiful cabin just outside of Waterton Park (which was nice as we only had to pay for a parks pass for part of our trip). My boyfriend and I had an amazing time. Our unit had everything that we needed. With a 5 minute walk, you can watch the sunset over the lake behind the mountains. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Amazing views!

Our stay in the Wolf's Lair was one of the best 4 days EVER!! Payne Lake is close to Waterton Park, Red Rock Canyon, Buffalo Paddock Loop, many many hikes, and the lake itself was perfect to take a dip! We "attempted" Pickleball, shot some hoops, played Cornhole, played horseshoes and even took some time to try out the obstacles! Would definitely recommend to rent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The cabin was new and very clean, however the pictures made it look like it was on the lake, but its not. Also the bathroom is very small, and there is no shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia N.

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

A nice hidden gem close to Waterton

Our family of 4 had an amazing time in the hut. We stayed a full week. The hut is small, yet has everything we needed, the kitchen is well-equipped to cook anything (air fryer, toaster, slow cooker...) and there is a fan and air-conditioning if it's too hot. The campground was not busy at all, and the play area was really fun (for us adults too - like discovering pickleball). There is a lounge area with Wifi and many boardgames and books. The Payne Lake is beautiful to walk around or go boating/paddling... The Waterton Park is just 20 minutes away. And managed a day trip in the US to check on the Glacier National Park too (1hour drive from the hut). Highly recommended. And if you had a dog, you can bring it too (for those who have pets).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025