The Windmill
Windmill in Rosebud, Canada
- 3 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Travis
- Superhost
- 8 years hosting
Listing highlights
Self check-in
Check yourself in with the keypad.
Beautiful area
Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Dedicated workspace
A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Once a landmark in Dead Man’s Flats since 1978, The Impossible Dream was saved from demolition, moved to Rosebud, and transformed through a four-year renovation into a one-of-a-kind windmill guesthouse. Enjoy 360° valley views, a cozy octagonal bedroom, a secret third-floor library, handcrafted details, and a beautiful custom tadelakt shower. Come experience a stay unlike any other.
The space
Situated in the beautiful Rosebud River Valley, The Impossible Dream is a one-of-a-kind windmill guesthouse with an extraordinary history.
Since 1978, this windmill was a familiar landmark in Dead Man's Flats, just outside Canmore, Alberta. When plans were made to demolish it to make way for condos, the windmill was given a second chance. It was carefully moved to Rosebud, where it underwent an extensive four-year renovation and transformation into the unique guesthouse you see today.
The result is a space that blends its history with thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and plenty of surprises.
Step out from the second-floor bedroom onto the 360° wraparound upper deck and take in beautiful rural views in every direction. Look north toward the cliffs of Rosebud, east toward cattle grazing on the hills, and west toward the rooftops of our quiet hamlet. Enjoy your morning coffee, watch the changing light, and experience what quiet really feels like.
But there’s more to discover inside.
A pull-down ladder in the bedroom leads to a secret third-floor room—the Blue Library. With cedar plank floors, plastered walls, exposed wood beams, and a comfortable wingback chair, it’s a cozy hideaway made for reading, thinking, dreaming, or simply escaping for a while.
Back on the second floor, the octagonal bedroom creates an intimate and peaceful space for a good night's rest. The memory foam mattress and north/south-facing windows allow for a comfortable cross breeze.
A custom-designed spiral staircase, built by Rosebud artisans, connects the bedroom to the main floor. The staircase features substantial 2.5-inch-thick wood treads, locally sourced from an Alberta sawmill.
The main floor has everything you need for a comfortable getaway. The kitchen features a Wolf stove and European beechwood countertops, while hand-hewn oak flooring and Douglas fir beams add warmth and character. The ottoman also opens into a single sleeper.
The bathroom is another unique feature, with a custom-built tadelakt shower. This ancient Moroccan technique uses natural black olive oil soap to seal hand-polished lime plaster, creating a beautiful, seamless finish. A soft-close barn door completes the space.
Whether you're visiting the Royal Tyrrell Museum, taking in live theatre in Rosebud, or simply looking for a quiet escape from the city, The Impossible Dream offers a stay unlike any other.
Whatever your reason, come.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the upper, lower, and bottom decks surrounding the windmill, as well as the terraced flower garden at the front of the property.
A note about the upper deck: Please use extra caution around the windmill blades. They are very quiet and can move unexpectedly when the wind picks up. The deck railing dips in two places to allow the blades to pass through, so please take care around these areas. Guests who are less steady on their feet may prefer to enjoy the lower or bottom deck.
The flower garden is yours to enjoy, but please keep to the front of the windmill. The Farmhouse, another guesthouse, is located behind the windmill, and keeping the area behind the property quiet helps provide privacy for those guests.
Other things to note
The Impossible Dream is a unique, historic structure, and some of its original character means the space has a few quirks.
Please use care when climbing the spiral staircase. The staircase is narrow, and there is a beam near the upper portion that you may bump with your left shoulder if you're not mindful.
The third-floor Blue Library is accessed by a pull-down ladder from the bedroom, and the upper deck requires care around the moving windmill blades. Guests who are uncomfortable with ladders, tight stairways, or heights may find the space less suitable for their needs.
The space
Situated in the beautiful Rosebud River Valley, The Impossible Dream is a one-of-a-kind windmill guesthouse with an extraordinary history.
Since 1978, this windmill was a familiar landmark in Dead Man's Flats, just outside Canmore, Alberta. When plans were made to demolish it to make way for condos, the windmill was given a second chance. It was carefully moved to Rosebud, where it underwent an extensive four-year renovation and transformation into the unique guesthouse you see today.
The result is a space that blends its history with thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and plenty of surprises.
Step out from the second-floor bedroom onto the 360° wraparound upper deck and take in beautiful rural views in every direction. Look north toward the cliffs of Rosebud, east toward cattle grazing on the hills, and west toward the rooftops of our quiet hamlet. Enjoy your morning coffee, watch the changing light, and experience what quiet really feels like.
But there’s more to discover inside.
A pull-down ladder in the bedroom leads to a secret third-floor room—the Blue Library. With cedar plank floors, plastered walls, exposed wood beams, and a comfortable wingback chair, it’s a cozy hideaway made for reading, thinking, dreaming, or simply escaping for a while.
Back on the second floor, the octagonal bedroom creates an intimate and peaceful space for a good night's rest. The memory foam mattress and north/south-facing windows allow for a comfortable cross breeze.
A custom-designed spiral staircase, built by Rosebud artisans, connects the bedroom to the main floor. The staircase features substantial 2.5-inch-thick wood treads, locally sourced from an Alberta sawmill.
The main floor has everything you need for a comfortable getaway. The kitchen features a Wolf stove and European beechwood countertops, while hand-hewn oak flooring and Douglas fir beams add warmth and character. The ottoman also opens into a single sleeper.
The bathroom is another unique feature, with a custom-built tadelakt shower. This ancient Moroccan technique uses natural black olive oil soap to seal hand-polished lime plaster, creating a beautiful, seamless finish. A soft-close barn door completes the space.
Whether you're visiting the Royal Tyrrell Museum, taking in live theatre in Rosebud, or simply looking for a quiet escape from the city, The Impossible Dream offers a stay unlike any other.
Whatever your reason, come.
Guest access
Guests have private access to the upper, lower, and bottom decks surrounding the windmill, as well as the terraced flower garden at the front of the property.
A note about the upper deck: Please use extra caution around the windmill blades. They are very quiet and can move unexpectedly when the wind picks up. The deck railing dips in two places to allow the blades to pass through, so please take care around these areas. Guests who are less steady on their feet may prefer to enjoy the lower or bottom deck.
The flower garden is yours to enjoy, but please keep to the front of the windmill. The Farmhouse, another guesthouse, is located behind the windmill, and keeping the area behind the property quiet helps provide privacy for those guests.
Other things to note
The Impossible Dream is a unique, historic structure, and some of its original character means the space has a few quirks.
Please use care when climbing the spiral staircase. The staircase is narrow, and there is a beam near the upper portion that you may bump with your left shoulder if you're not mindful.
The third-floor Blue Library is accessed by a pull-down ladder from the bedroom, and the upper deck requires care around the moving windmill blades. Guests who are uncomfortable with ladders, tight stairways, or heights may find the space less suitable for their needs.
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Where you’ll be
Rosebud, Alberta, Canada
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Neighborhood highlights
The Impossible Dream is right in the heart of Rosebud, a quiet hamlet nestled in the Rosebud River Valley. You can easily walk to local favourites like Rosebud Country Inn for soup and sandwiches, Flocks Café, the Mercantile Coffee Shop, and the Rosebud Museum.
Rosebud Theatre is also just a short walk away, making it easy to enjoy an evening performance without having to drive.
For outdoor adventures, Horseshoe Canyon is about 10 minutes away and offers beautiful hiking, while the Royal Tyrrell Museum and Drumheller are approximately 30 minutes away.
Come for the theatre, the trails, the dinosaurs, or simply the chance to slow down and enjoy a quieter pace.
Rosebud Theatre is also just a short walk away, making it easy to enjoy an evening performance without having to drive.
For outdoor adventures, Horseshoe Canyon is about 10 minutes away and offers beautiful hiking, while the Royal Tyrrell Museum and Drumheller are approximately 30 minutes away.
Come for the theatre, the trails, the dinosaurs, or simply the chance to slow down and enjoy a quieter pace.
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