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Knotty but Nice by the Bitterroot!

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Living area
Interior
Dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stevensville, MT
  • Rooster's Casino
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • St Mary's Peak
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Knotty but Nice by the Bitterroot!

Kick off your boots and enjoy a one of a kind, newly renovated, & professionally designed cozy cabin getaway across the street from the gorgeous Bitterroot River, a blue ribbon trout stream! Better yet, grab your canoe and pole to test your luck with some fishing. How about a scenic bike ride from the cabin taking you along the river to the historic downtown Stevensville area, Montana's oldest town home to small shop boutiques and delicious local foods. For snow lovers, we’re minutes away from the spectacular Lolo pass, and Lost Trail ski areas.

As you enter the house, you are greeted with a rustic comfortable atmosphere and exposed log beams. The home is bright and inviting. The open living room, dining room and kitchen has two bedrooms off to the side along with a bathroom. Behind the kitchen is a large mud room/laundry.
The upstairs loft is one large master suite with a scenic balcony where you can enjoy the majestic views of the Bitterroot Mountains along with your morning coffee.

The Stevensville boat launch is just a mile away, & just across the river is the Lee Metcalf wildlife refuge where you can fish, hunt, birdwatch and hike.

Whether you come to relax, explore the great outdoors, or just get away & work away from home you will leave rejuvenated, refreshed with unforgettable memories.

So get the real Montana experience by staying in a log cabin!

Property manager

David & Pasha Difort
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Stevensville

Located in Stevensville, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. St. Mary's Mission and Traveler's Rest State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Owen State Park and Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stevensville, MT

What's nearby

  • Rooster's Casino - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kootenai Creek Trail - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Mary's Mission - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • St Mary's Peak - 48 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heritage Market & The Coffee Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Den - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmith Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Brewing - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty but Nice by the Bitterroot! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Knotty but Nice by the Bitterroot!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty but Nice by the Bitterroot!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Knotty but Nice by the Bitterroot! located?

This family-friendly Stevensville holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bitterroot Valley and Rooster's Casino. Kootenai Creek Trail and Bitterroot River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Perfect for our family!

My son and his fam live 10 minutes away from the house so it is perfect us to come and go. There are so many yard games and the fire pit for evenings and we even used the bbq pit this time. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Cozy cabin

Super Cute!! Well taken care of with many amenities for a great stay with family. Quiet country setting and also close to grocery store and local charm. Our grandkids loved the bunk beds!! Thanks Pasha and David… we will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac D.

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

Great Experience

The cabin is as nice as advertised and in a great location. Pasha was very helpful in answering all of our pre-trip questions. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela P.

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

Exactly as described!

Best rental we have stayed at so far, we will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Got five stars because six wasn’t an option

Second time here and both stays were great. Extremely relaxing and a wonderful way to unplug and recharge. This home was spotless and every want was at our fingertips. Great location yards from the river and five minutes from a store for snacks and all the rid bits you forgot. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Amigos Reunion '24

Very well appointed log home with a rustic Montana feel! This home was a perfect place to spend a few days exploring the Bitterroot Valley with old friends. New appliances, exceptionally clean, and friendly hosts. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breta C.

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

Great Place!!!

Very nice!! We loved the drive along the river when coming back to it each day. It had everything we wanted or needed and then some. Will definitely stay here again when visiting family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Fishing Trip

Four fly fisherman found this property to be ideal and centrally located to the streams we wanted to fish.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Can I give 6 stars???

Absolutely phenomenal. Beautifully decorated, perfectly clean, absolutely PERFECT. No detail missed. Location is right in the middle of Hamilton and Missoula. Just a great spot. This was our second time at this place and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Home away from home!

As soon as we arrived we felt the coziness and hospitality that this sweet cabin offers. We were somewhat "weary travelers" and this was a great spot to rest. The beds were cozy and the porches were so inviting. Our kids loved the outdoor yard games! The kitchen and laundry room were stocked well and it truly felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne D.

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

Wonderful cabin

We loved our stay! The cutest cabin ever and they have everything you need. So perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

First visit to Bitterroot Valley

My husband and I had a great time at the Knotty but Nice cabin, it was perfectly set up with lots of space for us, it was cozy and felt like home. The weather was unpredictable but that was expected as it was May and it was Montana.. the beauty of the valley was breathtaking. Pasha was great, she responded immediately to any questions we had. Her and her husband have a wonderful home and I would recommend this place to anyone going there to visit. Thank you, Margaret Fort Mill SC
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey K.

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

AMAZING PLACE TO STAY!

I cannot brag on this particular VRBO enough Pasha was the best host I have ever encountered, and this cabin was the perfect place for my family and myself. Everything that you could possibly need is available at the cabin, and we loved the personal touches left throughout the cabin. We have already discussed coming back to this cozy place in the future. Great for all ages for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Above and Beyond!

We were blown away by the cleanliness and comfort of the cabin! Tastefully decorated with high quality bedding, kitchenwares, etc. Our crew truly appreciated the toys in the kids' bunkroom as well as all of the board games and outdoor games for inside & outside fun. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Beautiful!

This cabin was picture perfect! It is just like the pictures but better! Very clean and perfectly decorated. I was hoping to be a little further away from neighbors but the privacy fence around the backyard helped. I strongly recommend this home. It had everything we needed. We will definitely book again if we come back to Montana!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

Our two sons live in Montana and we came for the oldest wedding. It was the perfect home. You felt so comfortable there. No personal photos or belonging to feel you were in their house when they were gone. The decor is perfect. Love the seasonal decor. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esther R.

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

Attention to detail is amazing!

My husband was so excited to stay in a log cabin and he loved it. I loved the cleanliness and attention to detail. Also loved that is was quiet. We live in the country and I am very picky about sounds. Would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Wonderful stay

We had an excellent stay. Over the course of the weekend. I had a few questions that were almost immediately answered. Saturday night we sat outside around the fire ring and enjoyed looking at the stars. We will definitely stay here if we are back in the area in the future. The only reason we gave everything five stars is because we could not give a higher rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Lovely Home

This was the most well stocked home we’ve stayed in. From the basket of welcome snacks to the coffee and creamer and even the lovely shampoo/conditioner sets in the showers. Very stylish decor, plenty of space and even enough hangers to move right in and feel at home. Once settled in you notice the peaceful surroundings. Lovely sunset views off the patio upstairs. Kitchen is well sticked for cooking and there is a grocery store nearby. We also went out to eat as town is just a short drive. We were there to fish and there are many well marked fishing access points nearby. This is a great spot to use as a home base to explore the area. I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T., Clarendon Hills, il

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

Beautiful property!

My granddaughter and I really enjoyed our stay! This property is not only beautiful but very clean and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Everything you need to make you feel at home and comfortable. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

house was great

enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Awesome property…

Awesome property, enjoyed the view, the fire pit, the kitchen amenities, the laundry machines! The appointments for decor were so appropriate as well😄
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin is outstanding! The amount of work Pasha has put in to this place is incredible! The entire house is spotless; I never saw any area in the house that looked neglected. She cleans every inch of that house, and I'm convinced that she deep cleans it whenever she doesn't have a booking! The beds were some of the most comfortable that I've ever slept in. The amenities in this house are top quailty. The kids loved the toys and the outdoor games. We loved sitting in the backyard and on the balcony when the sun started going down. This property is spaced very nicely from other neighbors, so it feels very safe and quiet. Its also fairly close to the river, town center, and Kootenai Creek Trail, so those were fun places to go visit! Pasha was quick to communicate and is very sweet and personable. We will always choose this place every time we come to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

We will DEFINITELY be back!!!!

The location is perfect and private and next to the river. We drove north to Missoula a couple times-easy drive-and went hiking in the mountains above Hamilton. But location aside, your jaw will drop when you walk in. It is so tastefully decorated and so so clean. We tried to mentally memorize it in hopes we can someday build a place just like it. Absolutely everything we needed was there. Great layout. We drove up and said, “Oh shoot, we forgot to bring our corn hole game.” But nope, didn’t need to, they had one there for us. Our guys did some great fly fishing right on the river by the cabin. We loved it and will certainly stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4th of July Vacation

Our family stayed here over the 4th of july weekend while visiting family in Stevensville and Hamilton. It was a perfect location, great little cabin, and everything was as described. Every amenity was provided, even a Keurig Coffee station with pods/creamer, backyard fire pit, barbecue, and outdoor games, etc! We will definitely be back! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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