Yes, the trains could easily be an issue. We stayed in one of their top models with a jacuzzi. It pointed right at the train tracks. The lay out of the chalet was good, just enough for the four of us. We spent three nights. There is not a lot to do in the area, but if you're looking to be away from the busyness of Banff this works. Until the trains come the scenery is nice and the area is tranquil.

The worst part was that our toilet froze up the last night and there was no staff available to help us. It put a uncomfortable damper on our time. It would have been nice to have a discount for our inconvenience as we had to bail out the toilet ourselves. We realize the time of year meant probably less staff; however, it should have been staffed to adequately accommodate their guests needs.

VERY disappointed. Spent three nights, and would not recommend this place to anyone! They are small, dumpy cabins with NO amenities. Beds were uncomfortable with cheap sheets and mattress pads that balled up by the end of the night (no one makes the bed during your stay.) The cabin has a small TV, rummage sale furniture, and they don't even supply paper towels in the kitchen! The trains come roaring through the valley day and night blowing their horns (fortunately my son loves trains!)

If you’re looking for something off the beaten path near Banff, I’d check out Baker Creek Chalets down the road. Similar setup, but MUCH nicer with a fabulous restaurant onsite!

Yes, there are tains, and they are rather noisy...but the noise is a refreshing change from the cars roaring by my home in the city, or the sound of my neighbors arguing. After the first night, I didn't notice the trains (and if you have kids, you can put pennies on the track and then retrieve the squished result after a trains goes by).

The location is reasonably central, the chalets are quite nice, and the general store was much more useful than the "gift shops" at other, pricier establishments.

Nice forest location, lovely chalets at reasonable prices, stunning mountain views, half empty when everyone else was full. We thought it was too good to be true. And it was. Stay here only if you really, really like trains! At least five times through the night huge freight trains thunder past, horns ablowing. It sounds like the devil riding to Georgia.
Only for those with a very wierd sense of humour.