[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Otter Basement Vacation home with kitchenette, a short walk to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity ![Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79670000/79665200/79665132/78091f40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79670000/79665200/79665132/a882cc05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79670000/79665200/79665132/9fb709fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79670000/79665200/79665132/bdfb1aac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ground Floor | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79670000/79665200/79665132/3d4faec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Otter Basement has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Vacation home with kitchenette, a short walk to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity This vacation home features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home provides 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Accommodations all include kitchenettes. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski area nearby - Ski lifts nearby - Ski runs nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - 45-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### Location highlights - In a national park - In the mountains ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Ziplining 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) - 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Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 1,009 reviews CA $119 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=1419111&PinnedHotelID=1419111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out available ### 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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance ### Renovations and closures The property will be renovating from June 17 2025 to November 29 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected: - Guestrooms During renovations, the vacation home will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance. ### Access methods Key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: CAD 500 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Otter Basement Banff Otter Basement Private vacation home Otter Basement Private vacation home Banff ## About the area Located in Downtown District, a neighborhood in Banff, this vacation home is in the mountains and in a national park. While the natural beauty of Upper Hot Springs and Banff National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Banff Gondola. Banff Park Museum and Victoria Glacier are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, rock climbing, and ziplining, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. [Visit our Banff travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff.dx10550) [View more Vacation homes in Banff](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10550-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.17779%2C-115.56657&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TGuG_0_p7WrShMJd3tZ-lDGZo-Y=) 223 Otter St, Banff, AB, T1L 1C3 ### What's nearby - Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Tunnel Mountain - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km ### Getting around - Banff Station - 12 min walk - Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 96 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬6 min walk - ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬5 min walk - ‪BeaverTails - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬5 min walk - ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Otter Basement pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Otter Basement? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Otter Basement? > Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Otter Basement? > Check-out is at noon. ### Where is Otter Basement located? > Located in Downtown District, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Canadian Ski Museum West and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre are also within 15 minutes. Banff Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Otter Basement Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samira Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication It was an amazing place and very comfortable and beautiful and quite which I appreciated. ##### Samira Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mallorie Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great spot for a group of people with the 3 rooms and 3 bathrooms ##### Mallorie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ann Margaret May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication conveniently located 2 blocks away from Downtown Banff. Great deal for 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. great communication with the owners, they responded even if it was late at 12am. Space was clean. shower spaces are a bit small. Had a bit of an issue with the temperature. the place was cozy and too warm for our tastes, we had to open the windows. overally great value if you are travelling with a big family ##### Ann Margaret Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gemma Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Shuk Ching Apr 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Clean & good beds for holiday. Quick arrangement to fix tape water leakage & non function lights. ##### Shuk Ching Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Banff Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Inn.h921232.Hotel-Information) > > [Deerfoot Inn & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Deerfoot-Inn-Casino.h1351229.Hotel-Information) > > [Hidden Ridge Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Hidden-Ridge-Resort.h3845.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Port-OCall-Hotel.h10360.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Siding-29-Lodge.h6908788.Hotel-Information) > > [Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Douglas-Fir-Resort-And-Chalets.h904421.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Caribou-Lodge-And-Spa.h41020.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Banff Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Fairmont-Banff-Springs.h13652.Hotel-Information) > > [Irwin's Mountain Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Irwins-Mountain-Inn.h1709211.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Sheraton-Cavalier-Calgary-Hotel.h7604.Hotel-Information) > > [Red Carpet Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Red-Carpet-Inn.h1115246.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Fairmont-Banff-Springs-Gold.h64577139.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kenrick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-The-Kenrick-Hotel.h793902.Hotel-Information) > > [Rimrock Resort Hotel Banff by Accor](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-The-Rimrock-Resort-Hotel.h15672.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff International Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-International-Hostel.h6282725.Hotel-Information) > > [Canalta Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Canalta-Lodge.h888459.Hotel-Information) > > [Samesun Banff - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Samesun-Banff.h6596428.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Banff](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Voyager-Inn.h891386.Hotel-Information) > > [Charltons Banff](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Charltons-Banff.h891285.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Canadian Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Royal-Canadian-Lodge.h18100.Hotel-Information) > > [A Good Nite's Rest Bed and Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-A-Good-Nites-Rest-Bed-And-Breakfast.h8461293.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Palliser](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-The-Fairmont-Palliser.h10652.Hotel-Information) > > [Fantasyland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Fantasyland-Hotel.h460534.Hotel-Information) > > [Tunnel Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Tunnel-Mountain-Resort.h16324.Hotel-Information) > > [The Dorothy Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-The-Dorothy-Motel.h3743231.Hotel-Information) > > [HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-HI-Banff-Alpine-Centre.h7700310.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fox Hotel and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-The-Fox-Hotel-And-Suites.h1651869.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Aspen Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Aspen-Lodge.h889982.Hotel-Information) > > [Buffalo Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Buffalo-Mountain-Lodge.h35659.Hotel-Information) > > [Rundlestone Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Rundlestone-Lodge.h858739.Hotel-Information)