The Captain's Retreat

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Uncovered portion of East Deck. Watch wildlife and horses as the sun rises.

Covered portion of the East Deck. Sit back and watch for moose, deer, etc.

View of garage and driveway. Plenty of parking available.

West Deck. Spectacular sunset and Hollowtop Mountain views.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Pony, MT

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park24 min drive
Madison River27 min drive
Ennis Lake33 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Living Room

1 Double Futon

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Kids Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom (Downstairs)

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom (Upstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom (ensuite)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Unwind from the fray of life at the Captain s Retreat, a secluded ranchette with upscale amenities located at the feet of the Tobacco Root Mountains just outside Pony, Montana.

The large house features spectacular views of Hollow Top Mountain and the Gallatin Valley. Four bedrooms and a pull-out sofa can accommodate 10 guests; additional guests may be accommodated/considered with special arrangements.

Property features a gourmet kitchen, two living rooms, two decks, bbq and picnic table, satellite TV, broadband Wi-Fi, ample parking, washer/dryer, and three bathrooms.

Captain's Retreat is a perfect place for anyone looking to find quiet serenity. The house is surrounded by ranch land and a creek valley; your only neighbors are cows, horses and the many species of wildlife that wander through the property.

We have plenty of space for up to 10 people and can easily accommodate large vehicles such as trailers and boats.

While Pony, MT is off the beaten path, it is well located to many area attractions:
- Y Knot Barn & Event Center (4.3 miles): Wedding and event venue
- Norris Hot Springs (14 miles): Developed Rustic Hot Spring with food, drink, camping and live music
- Virginia City/Nevada City (48 miles): National Historic Landmark District
- Harrison Lake/Willow Creek Reservoir (8 miles): Fishing, Recreational Boating, Motor Boating
- Ennis Lake (26 miles): Fishing, Recreational Boating, Motor Boating

Book now and experience this peaceful retreat!

*Please send an inquiry about off season booking opportunities. Our calendar is closed from November through April, but we would be open to a booking given the right circumstances.

*Note: We do not allow camping on our property. Thanks for your understanding!

Property manager

Katie Rowse

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no campfires or fireworks allowed on the property.

No Hunting allowed on the property.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pony

Located in Pony, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lower Eastside Trailhead and Lower Cave Gulch Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jefferson River and Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pony, MT

What's nearby

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park - 24 min drive
Madison River - 27 min drive
Jefferson River - 31 min drive
Ennis Lake - 33 min drive
Star Theater - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pony Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Town Haul Diner - ‬9 min drive
‪Town Haul Diner - ‬11 min drive
‪Sitz Angus Ranch - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Captain's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Captain's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Captain's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Captain's Retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Jefferson River, Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park and Lower Eastside Trailhead. Lower Cave Gulch Trailhead and Limespur Fishing Access Trailhead are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best way to experience Pony, MT

Awesome house. Well maintained with attention to detail by the owner. Awesome views of the area and close to Pony and its attractions.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

7 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Pony wedding weekend

Fabulous home with spectacular views. Perfect for a large family and so close to the wedding venue. Hope to return next Summer just to get away and be in Pony. Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

We had a great stay! The house worked out perfectly for our group of 6 adults and 3 kids with plenty of space for everyone. Everything was clean and comfortable. Beautiful views from both decks and the kids loved playing on the lawn and watching the horses and cows. Great communication and flexibility from the host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

22 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

This house was everything we hoped for, with bonuses. The house was very clean and was very comfortable for 10 people. We flew in for a wedding in the town of Pony which is really out in God's country. The house in my opinion was one of the best stocked for families that wanted to cook meals. They have a lot of common spices there for your use as well. There was a cabinet dedicated to morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate - to some of my family that right there sold them on the house. I would highly recommend you get up early and sit on the front deck. I was up enjoying my peace and quiet when I discovered momma moose with her twins across the road up in the open meadow. She stayed in view for at least an hour. Absolutely beautiful for those that travel just to see wild life. Later with binoculars we spotted a brown bear with a cub farther up the hill. If I was to go back to this area I would most definitely rent this beautiful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Home Base

This was a great place for multiple family members to stay during a wedding at the Y-Knot close by. It had everything we needed and more and you cant beat the setting. Katie was very helpful and accomodating, evem when items were left behind. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone staying in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa A.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great stay!

Thanks so much for your hospitality and sharing your home with us. Beautiful location!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is beautiful and the property was perfect for a family gathering

We couldn’t have hoped for a better place to stay in Pony. The house was very clean and accommodating for our group. The kitchen is stocked with everything you would need. The views from the house are beautiful and the host was very responsive. We hope to be back for more family gatherings in the future

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Captain's Retreat

Our stay was wonderful, the kitchen area was used for the morning start, it was warm and welcoming. The views were incredible!!! It helped to make the weekend wedding experience a success!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa R., Portland OR USA

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place in Pony Montana

This home was amazing, clean, well-stocked and suited for our family as we celebrate rates our daughter’s wedding at the Y Knot ranch. I cannot imagine staying anywhere else. The owners thought of everything, including providing ice packs and coolers as well as camp chairs for our use. I cannot say enough about how amazing it was.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S., Helena, MT

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful gem in a great location

This was a great find for our family. We loved everything about the property and were especially impressed with the well stocked kitchen, cleanliness, décor, books, views from the decks to watch the animals and wildlife in the mornings and evenings. The beds were comfortable, plenty of towels and linens and we all slept great. The property manager was attentive and even made up the pull out couch for the kids! This felt like home and we plan to be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Asheville, NC

11 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous captains retreat!

We had a wonderful stay at the Captain's retreat. It's even nicer than we expected. It is great for a group of friends or family to enjoy beautiful Pony, Montana. And there were so many helpful extra items like stocked toilet paper and paper towels and a first aid drawer and coffee and tea drawers, garbage bags and dish detergent and a washing machine and plenty of detergent and plenty of towels. The actual property has amazing views that you can enjoy from the decks. The booking and communication process was flawless. We highly recommend and hope to return someday. 10 stars!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

8 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House, Spectacular Views, Gorgeous Wildlife

We stayed 4 nights in June/July 2022. This house is in perfect condition, extremely well stocked kitchen ready to be cooked in. All of the guests were comfortable in their beds, and we had every room full. The sunrise out the kitchen window and off the back deck made me get out of bed at the crack of dawn to enjoy; I generally like to sleep in on vacation, but not with sunrises like you see from this house! We spent many hours on the decks with binoculars viewing the gorgeous surrounding mountains, the local cows and horses and the many species of wildlife; we saw Elk, Coyote, Deer, Antelope, birds of several varieties, and to my hearts delight a Momma and Baby Moose running through the meadow!!! We were in Pony to attend a wedding at the Y Knot and we could not have asked for a more convenient location, I think it took us 8 minutes to drive there, and we could see the venue from the back deck! I absolutely LOVED our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Location is superb if enjoy mountain vistas. quiet, sense of ranch setting. Clear, concise, thorough guide book for guests. Immaculate condition. Spacious, has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs sharing a bath. Full living room on main floor with large TV and equally sized family room downstairs allowing for "space" among guests. Beyond over the top in amenities/supplies; you name it and Captain Anderson's retreat supplied it; for example, bear spray, complete first aid supplies; more towels than you would need if you bathed 3 times a day, and every device needed in the kitchen including spices of all varieties. We never needed much but wonderful to know that if you needed anything or something unexpected need arose, you would likely find it on hand. And don't bother bringing a book, the "library" is complete. Welcoming, relaxing and, again, peaceful setting. Absolutely recommend without reservation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

28 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for YKNOT Barn in Pony. MT

This wonderful home was the base for our daughter's wedding. We had plenty of room and LOVED the huge kitchen and the ample furniture. Everyone LOVED the comfy beds. I want to come back just to stay in this gorgeous home and listen to the sound of the Elks bugling. We laid in the grass and looked at the stars for hours in the evening.....Thank you for such a wonderful house for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Very Nice Property, nice views and wildlife, beautiful home with all the amenities, and well maintained and spacious. Would suggest an SUV to drive in.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shanna S.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captain's Retreat - Great Place to stay

We loved the Captain's Retreat and Katie is a pleasure to work with. We will be going back in the future, just to enjoy the view's and the relaxing atmosphere.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous venue!!!

Thank you Katie for your hospitality and lovely venue. It was the most relaxing week many family members have had in a long time. Thanks for spoiling us so wonderfully! An extremely special place to have spent catching up and spending time together.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven and Karen K.

23 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a great location for our family! House was well stocked with necessities and a great base for all of our sightseeing adventures.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blythe C.

22 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing listing!

Loved this location. Would definitely stay here again. Such a wonderful home

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The property and surrounding area are beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

11 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base camp for local area!

Great host and great property. Centrally located to many local activities. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

10 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Guests

We had a great stay. The home was accessible for our older guests, there was plenty of room, and everyone had a great stay. They all enjoyed having their own space, including bathrooms, to stretch out in and relax. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin G.

23 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place/location

When staying in Montana it doesnt get much better than this. Amazing views on a beautiful property! House was great and couldnt have asked for anything more.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

27 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family property

We had a family event in the area, and stayed at the house. It felt like "coming home" -- many of the items in the kitchen are similar to what we all grew up with and felt very familiar. The house is very well equipped, comfortable and clean, and the scenery spectacular! We would rent again when we are in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

20 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very helpful owner and great stay!

Excellent stay. Very close to our event. Very accommodating. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Katie Rowse

Welcome to Captain's Retreat, our family ranch, that I first moved into when I was a toddler. Formerly a home to myself, my parents, and my grandparents while it served as headquarters to a busy ranching operation, the ranch is now a quiet retreat for those looking to escape everything. While we now live in Bozeman, we've spent many wonderful weekends out our "outpost" and are pleased to share it with you.

Captain's Retreat is named in memory of my grandfather, Retired Navy Captain Richard E. Anderson who built the house and lived out his days there far away from the wars and conflict that consumed so much of his life.

Why they chose this property

Captain's Retreat was built by my father and grandfather. It's served as a home, ranch headquarters, and retreat for my family for the last 30+ years. We are honored to share this piece of our family history with you.