Home to shimmering turquoise lakes, thick forests, scenic valleys, and cute and cozy Airbnb and Vrbo vacation rentals, the resort town of Banff is one of Alberta’s most visited destinations. Situated in the Canadian Rockies within Banff National Park, the town provides immediate access to iconic sites like Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake, and Valley of the Ten Peaks.
Summer and winter visits to Banff are equally enchanting. While summer days at the national park usually consist of taking to the many hiking trails, paddling on the lakes, cycling the Bow Valley Parkway, or getting in some mountain biking, winter offers snowmobile tours, ice walks, and skiing or snowboarding at the Big Three—Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay. No matter when you go or what you do, don't miss out on a post-activity soak in the famous Banff Upper Hot Springs.
Budget enough time to hop in a car and drive the Rocky Mountains along the 142-mile-long Icefields Parkway, which links Banff National Park with Jasper National Park to the north. Stop at the Columbia Icefields and Lake Louise along the way and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like black bears, elk, and wolves.
Despite Banff being a well-known adventure town, many of the vacation rentals there are more along the lines of condos, hotel rooms, and resorts, with fewer cabin rentals. Nevertheless, we found eight cozy cabins to check out if you're planning a visit in any season. Scroll on the best Banff Airbnbs, Vrbo rentals, and private resorts worth visiting on your next Banff vacation.
