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Large, Fully Equipped, Private & Cozy Montana Vibe W/Fireplace, Hot Tub & Hiking

Large, Fully Equipped, Private & Cozy Montana Vibe W/Fireplace, Hot Tub & Hiking

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Hot tub area looking West
Shared hot tub on the back deck of the main home
This is where you will park if your vehicle fits comfortably
Front of the guest home/Front Door where you will park if your vehicle fits
Comfy queen sized log bed with a gorgeous view of the Sapphire Mountains

Overview of Large, Fully Equipped, Private & Cozy Montana Vibe W/Fireplace, Hot Tub & Hiking

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Darby, MT
  • Popular LocationDarby Pioneer Memorial Museum13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDarby Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationRock Creek Trailhead31 min drive
  • AirportSalmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio space/not a separate bedroom

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large, Fully Equipped, Private & Cozy Montana Vibe W/Fireplace, Hot Tub & Hiking

Our incredibly charming, fully self-contained 1000 sq ft private rural guest home retreat sits over our garage in the middle of 20 lush acres bordering US Forest Service land and is located just minutes from Lost Trail Ski area, rivers, fishing, lakes and hiking (guests can hike into the forest straight from the property). It has the rustic quintessential Montana vibe + 360 degree views of mountains, pine trees & horse pasture. It features a queen size log bed with a super comfy mattress, 2 full sized futon (fits two adults) Franklin style gas fireplace, full Kitchen (with spices, oil, herbs, organic coffee, sugar and honey), bathtub/shower with shampoo, conditioner and soap in a pump bottle, two additional couches, WIFI, skylights & HD TV as well as access to a 5-person hot tub on the main house back deck with views of the mountains and horses! And when the chickens are cooperating, we will supply organic eggs with yummy bacon! Please let us know how many beds you need before hand. There are exterior cameras on the property

Property manager

Donna

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Hot tub looking southeast
Fully Equipped Montana Guest Home w/kitchen, laundry, hot tub and hiking
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Toys/games
Microwave
10.0 out of 10, (63 reviews)
Fully Equipped Montana Guest Home w/kitchen, laundry, hot tub and hiking

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children must be supervised by adults near horses

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not visit the horses unaccompanied. Being herd animals w/a pecking order, they often boss each other around and humans have to be careful
Do not take food or beverages in the hot tub; rinse off B4 getting in. Do not take the lid off; lift it up on its bracket so it's pointing to the sky
Please do not let dogs on the furniture. Please have them on a leash outside and clean up after them when they go poopoo

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Darby

Located in Darby, this guesthouse is in a rural area and in the mountains. Trapper Creek Trailhead and Tin Cup Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bitterroot Valley and Bitterroot River. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Darby, MT

What's nearby

  • Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum - 13 min drive
  • Darby Park - 14 min drive
  • Trapper Creek Trailhead - 20 min drive
  • Tin Cup Trailhead - 25 min drive
  • Rock Creek Trailhead - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bandit Brewing Co. - 13 min drive
  • Sawmill Saloon - 13 min drive
  • Big Cat Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Little Blue Joint - 13 min drive
  • West Fork Lodge - 15 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skiing at Lost Trail
My son and I stayed here for the first part of a ski trip. It was a great stay. Property was very clean, homey, and was beautiful. The beds were comfortable. The decorations had a mountain / cozy cabin feel. Hosts were attentive, polite, and caring. They left fresh eggs and bacon with a personal note in the refrigerator as a "enjoy a mountain breakfast on us." We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful get away!
It was the amazing time. The jacuzzi was fabulous after a long day of skiing. We had a wonderful time there, with easy access to the mountain and the dogs loved being able to play in the snow. This is a great place to bring the family and enjoy the snowy weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Loved it. Beautiful property, everything we needed in the guest suite. Hot tub under the stars was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
The place was great. Very relaxing. Just wish there would have been a balcony or a covered porch. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room
This is a fantastic place to stay. The room is comfortable spacious and very nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna

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Jim and I (Donna) have lived on our ranch in Darby, MT, for 16 years with a multitude of critters; 8 horses, 3 (fenced) dogs, 3 cats, and 40 chickens. We enjoy horseback riding, skiing and riding bikes. Donna is a self-employed mortgage broker and Jim is a rancher, producer, arranger, and both work out of our home and are usually available. Please note that Jim has been recovering from a traumatic brain injury since May 2019

Why they chose this property

After my dad moved to Montana in 1983, this valley became my ONLY vacation destination until we moved here in 2006. The Bitterroot Valley, Ravalli County, has the best climate and beauty that Montana has to offer, located in a "banana belt" situated in a valley with a river running through it surrounded by mountains. It is gorgeous here, and of course, backing to the forest service and we are visited by wildlife often

What makes this property unique

Our back yard is the US Forest Service land, the view from the hot tub is amazing, our horses are gorgeous and wildlife visit quite often

Languages:

English
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