BIRCH HAVEN IS A VACATION RENTAL LIKE NO OTHER... Aesthetics and comfort have been given equal emphasis at this stunning 2BR/2bath luxury loft, located just 3 minutes from the Banff National Park gates.

Every piece of antique barnwood and log furnishing is exquisite and custom crafted by artisans, earning Birch Haven a reputation as the area's most artistic loft. It has quickly become one of the most sought-after lofts for discerning honeymooners, families, and those looking for a vacation experience that is a cut above the rest.

But don't take our word for it. Be sure to read the Guest Book section on www.birch-haven.com for our guests' rave reviews!

The luxury loft features a gourmet kitchen, heated underground parking, 23-foot vaulted ceilings & soaring 8-foot walls of glass flanking a cozy log/riverstone fireplace. You will enjoy stunning views whether you are lounging in the plush feather beds, relaxing on the leather sofa, working out in the gym, soaking in the rooftop hottub or grilling on the balcony!

Throughout the loft, you will find little touches that differentiate this place from any other vacation rental.

Mood lighting at the flick of a switch. A washer and dryer for your laundry needs. A portable playpen/crib for your little one. An antique barnwood armoire brimming with toys, board games, novels and magazines. Full-color travel guidebooks and brochures to help you make the most of your visit. A surround sound home entertainment system with a library of DVDs and CDs. Optional high-speed internet access. Spices in the larder, condiments in the fridge and cookbooks in the gourmet kitchen. Even filtered drinking water, making lugging bottled water a vacation ritual of the past. All of which serve to confirm that the owners have made a very personal effort to anticipate and cater to your needs.

We even offer a "library" of pillows to accommodate your bedding preferences. Choose from our assortment of fluffy down-alternative pillows, firm foam orthopedic ones, or flat pillows that are ideal for kids. Use our feather-bed topper for plush comfort, or remove it if you prefer a firmer mattress. Indeed, no detail has been overlooked and no expense spared.

Aside from the leather sofa in the living room, there is (remarkably) no store-bought furniture in the loft!  Skilled artisans from all over Canada were commissioned to craft unique works of functional art.

Birch Haven offers a rather different calibre of accommodation. Here, you will not find the lacklustre decor nor the merely adequate "rental-class" furnishings common in so many rental properties.

That is because Birch Haven was not furnished to be a vacation rental per se. It was meticulously decorated by the artist-owner to be her second home, and her primary place to rejuvenate.

Not only will you want to return to Birch Haven's bosom after an exhilarating day out in the majestic Rockies, you'll wish to return to it year after year!