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C'mon out to the Lazy Trout!!!

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Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lolo, MT
  • University of Montana
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • St. Patrick Hospital
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Creek view

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

C'mon out to the Lazy Trout!!!

For an authentic Montana experience, consider the Lazy Trout! It's a cozy, comfortable little house which sits on one acre about 7 miles out of Lolo, Montana. Lolo Creek runs through the middle of the property, which is just a few feet out the back door. It provides a great view, memorable moments and quality entertainment

The house is furnished nicely and well stocked with plenty of kitchen utensils and pots and pans. The living room has a nice view of the water and a big screen tv with Dish Satelite, dvd/cd player, amp and speakers. There is a comfy king bed in the master overlooking the creek and a nice queen log bed in the 2nd bedroom.

Being 7 miles into the mountains from Lolo, there is limited cell service, but internet is available. Traveler’s Rest Country store or Roper’s Bar & Casino is just 3 minutes down the road should you need any solid cell and WiFi along with convenient store items.

Downstream ten minutes away is the Lolo Steakhouse, Lolo Creek Distillery, Lolo Brewery and Traveler’s Rest State Park and Interpretive Center, where Lewis & Clark camped out. Or journey up south to see what all Stevi, Hamilton and the Bitterroot River have to offer. The Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers are close and Rock Creek, the world famous blue ribbon trout stream is only 20 miles east down I90 from Missoula.

The fishing here and around Missoula is very good in season (the 3rd Saturday in May thru Nov 30) for native cuts, rainbows, brookies and brown trout. Spring and fall are prime. On and near the property are nice stretches of water to fish, up and downstream. There is a nice spot which eddies out back of the house, perfect fishing for all ages. If the fish aren’t biting, it works great as a swimming hole to cool off in, or just sit around the fire pit and Lazy Trout Bar & Grill and listen to the creek go by.

Upstream is another world famous (Lumber)Jack Saloon, just 12 minutes away into the mountains, or enjoy a horseback trail ride or a soak at Lolo Hot springs- less than a half hour up the road. There’s also two other natural hot springs nearby-Jerry Johnson and Wier. Google them, they’re extraordinary. Just over the pass, the Lochsa River offers salmon and steelhead fishing and serious whitewater rafting.

This area is not only fishes, but hunt’s very well. Plenty of big game, turkeys, grouse and then some. We’re also close to major snowmobile trails and cross country ski areas, and there are plenty of logging roads and trailheads for hiking and biking.

So c’mon out to the Lazy Trout! A great place to relax with friends or family, or use as a base camp for further exploration of the Missoula, The Lewis and Clark Trail, or the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness.

We are in a great location for all seasons with convenient highway access, and just 14 miles from Missoula. Southern exposure means plenty of sun, with room for campers and a small trailer or two. Events considered.

Property manager

Rick DonTigny
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes, but keep a close eye on the kids in the creek
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Events

Events allowed
Events considered AFTER discussion beforehand.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No cats, well behaved dogs ok.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No inside smoking, ashtrays provided on the deck.
Do not leave pets unattended inside for any extended leaves. Also, Pet stain remover provided, please clean up spots immediately.
Sorry no fence. Please keep pets leashed at all times. A 30’ cable run is available.
We provide quality bedding and want to continue to do so. Please keep pets off of the beds, thanks!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events considered AFTER discussion beforehand.
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lolo

Located in Lolo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fort Fizzle and Traveler's Rest State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Larchmont Golf Course and Highlands Golf Club. Missoula County Fairgrounds and Splash Montana are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lolo, MT

What's nearby

  • Fort Missoula - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • University of Montana - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Wilma Theatre - 25 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 26 min drive - 28.7 km
  • St. Patrick Hospital - 26 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Pump - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lolo Peak Brewery & Gr - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lolo Creek Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪K T's Hayloft Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quiznos - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is C'mon out to the Lazy Trout!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at C'mon out to the Lazy Trout!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at C'mon out to the Lazy Trout!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is C'mon out to the Lazy Trout!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fort Fizzle and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bitterroot Valley and Travelers' Rest State Park. Lewis and Clark Loop Trailhead and Day Use Area Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute creek
super homey and cute the road is super close and has a high speed limit so i’m glad we didn’t bring the dogs but otherwise amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful River Setting
Absolutely loved staying here, and the sound of the river during the night was so soothing. Hosts provided extras that were very much appreciated (especially the chocolate)! Great communication and close enough to everything, but also far enough for peace and quiet. We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refreshing Lolo getaway
If you’ve ever needed a few days to rest and relax to the sound of a river with a cozy stew cooking on the stove for dinner, all while enjoying a good book. This is that perfect spot. Look no further.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!!
This was just what my spouse and I needed. It was right on the water and we slept like babies. So thankful we got to experience this.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property
We can't tell you enough how much we enjoyed our stay here! They have everything you could possibly need and the dish satellite has so many channels! The sound of lolo creek right next to the property provides such a relaxing sound.. we will definitely recommend this place to everyone we know!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lil' Place
This was perfect for our stay. Loved listening to Lolo Creek at night. We'd book again. Already planning next trip! Great Lil' Place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Property
The Lazy Trout is amazing. Nestled right up next to LoLo Creek, it is spacious, clean, and comfortable. The owners live next door so if you need anything they are very easy to contact. We found Rick & Gina to be very personable and accomodating. They even took us up the road to the Jack Bar & Grill, a famous local hangout. The dinner there was excellent. All-in-all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lazy Trout and will return next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to relax in nature!
This is the perfect place to kick back and slow down. Rick is a great host, and offered excellent area recommendations. The creek is amazing! My dog loved every minute outside in the water. The house is super cute, very clean with all the amenities to cook, relax, watch TV (Direct TV cable!), watch the creek, or take a nap. It's also close to several good spots to eat, drink and hike. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin on the creek
We loved our stay in this cabin on the creek. The location was beautiful and we enjoyed the town of Lolo and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lazy Trout - Outstanding!
I had the pleasure of staying at the Lazy Trout during one of my annual fly fishing trips to Montana and I must concur with other reviewers before me, the experience was outstanding! Rick is an excellent host and his place is perfect for a small group. I highly recommend the Lazy Trout to anyone traveling to the Bitterroot area of Montana. Thanks Rick!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Nice place, great locale, friendly host. If i am in the area again, I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value
Clean, fun, nice location, and accommodating manager
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Host and Property
Excellent host. Very well cleaned and stocked property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
Property is beautiful! Couldn’t ask for a better spot to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin lazy trout by the river
The property was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
It was so peaceful and in better weather I would have been out by the creek enjoying the sounds and sights. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quinn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lolo Creek
Comfortable house, cool property with fun amenities, friendly and accommodating owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay! We had everything we needed and loved the property and hospitality - we hope to go back again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect sledding base camp
We stayed during our snowmobile trip to Lolo Pass, the house is close to the mountain and trails. We had 5 riders and the setup was perfect with plenty of trailer parking. The owner was also very accommodating with our schedule, thank you we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee F., Olympia, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanted Setting
We loved our stay at the Lazy Trout and especially being outdoors by the creek. So beautiful! The house had everything we needed and was clean as a whistle. Rick was a great communicator and gave us tips for fishing on the creek. We caught (and released) several big rainbow trout right in the property! We’d love to come back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ira B., Park City, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in bucolic creek side location
The cabin is meticulously maintained—all the appliances and electronics (TV with Dish Hopper DVR) worked perfectly. The hot water is instantly available and hot, which is a very welcome thing to come home to after a long day in the the Bitterroot Range exploring endless trails and fishing in the crystal clear waters of Lolo Creek, or maybe the Lochsa River that runs over a 100 mile stretch between Lolo Hot Springs and Kooskia, Idaho, a path followed by Lewis & Clark on their expedition at the turn of the 19th century. Back to the property: plenty of space to maneuver and park vehicles and trailers on the owner’s tract of land right next to the cabin; friendly and helpful owner close to the cabin; two comfortable bedrooms with large beds; full kitchen with large fridge and a dishwasher; and a stable and faster-than-expected internet connection (I was consistently getting ~80-100 Mbps down from the Starlink satellite network). NB: wildfire(s?) have scorched large swaths of hillside along both sides of highway 12 (the road to the cabin from Lolo) as you head west from Lolo up to the hot springs; the forest is starting to come back in spots, but the remnants of the fire are impossible to ignore along a ~10-mile stretch of the highway that runs right past the cabin, but you’d never know as you are enjoying the sights and sounds of the creek running right out the back door on the porch. All in all, great place to spend a few days or more, and I would go back any time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxed
Besides endorsing all the sentiments expressed in the guest book and the Vrbo website regarding the tranquility of the cabin and the fact that we couldn't think of anything that had been overlooked - eg an abundance of towels, kitchenware etc - it was, by many a mile, the best of the 4 or 5 places we stayed during our fortnight Montana road trip. From John and Moira, a couple of wandering Brits
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LoLo love it
We enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were very nice. Loved the creek in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick DonTigny

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Him: Veteran, Native Montanan.
Her: Fantastic Hostess with the mostess.

Why they chose this property

After 16 years of enjoying the Lazy Trout West, the house next door came up for sale, so we thought we’d share this awesome place!

What makes this property unique

Near 1200’ of private bank of a great creek to fish (600’ a side;), in the mountains, with all the comforts of home with a sweet view.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests