Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Darby, MT

Bitterroot River12 min walk
Painted Rocks State Park12 min walk
Lost Trail Powder Mountain78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1-Main Cabin

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-Main Cabin

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3-Studio off Garage

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1-Main Cabin

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2-Main Cabin

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3-Studio off Garage

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Main Cabin 2/2. Studio Guest Cabin 1/1.

Unplug and relax in this serene 5+ acre setting on gorgeous Coal Creek Mountain, while elk, deer, and moose wander through the Ponderosa Pines. Enjoy the stunning drive following the winding West Fork Bitterroot river, coming upon the unbelievable Painted Rocks Lake, and a little further to mile marker 26; just seven miles from the Idaho border. The Drive Alone is breathtaking.

March through November you'll see fly fishermen along the West Fork Bitterroot River and the many creeks that flow into the river boasting of five different species of trout.
Summer nights are frequently in the mid 40's with days in the high 70's. Elevation approx. 4,800 ft. The road is well kept in winter, allowing easy driving access to Lost Trail Ski Resort.

Local activities include fly fishing at the West Fork Bitterroot River and surrounding creeks, hiking, and many more. There is nearly 3,000 miles of Forest Service Trails plus the 101 mile Magruder Road Corrider which separates the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness from the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Or simply enjoy the front porch swing and read a good book. There's plenty of sightseeing to do from Glacier National Park to historic battle sights to Hamilton's famous Farmers Market on Saturday morning.

Property manager

Tammy or Jessica

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Darby

Located in Darby, this cabin is in the mountains. Watchtower Creek Trailhead and Porcupine Saddle Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Painted Rocks State Park and Bitterroot River. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Darby, MT

What's nearby

Bitterroot River - 12 min walk
Painted Rocks State Park - 12 min walk
Darby Park - 49 min drive
Rock Creek Trailhead - 66 min drive
Lost Trail Powder Mountain - 78 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Bitterroot River and Painted Rocks State Park. Salmon-Challis National Forest and Watchtower Creek Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

26 Apr 2024

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

Peaceful getaway

We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The house is well appointed and large enough for a family or a group of friends. It is peaceful and you'll occasionally see elk and deer roaming the property.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley S., Fleming Island, Florida

23 Sept 2023

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

Bitterroot Bastion

Great stay- lots of wildlife & well stocked cabin

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

19 July 2023

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

Relaxing

A great place for a large group to relax and unwind after a day of adventures. That's why my group has stayed 7 times.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myles S.

8 July 2023

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

Beautiful cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. They had all the right things to make you feel right at home and the location was quiet and perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

SHIRLEY L.

25 Aug 2022

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

Great!

I was amazed at the facility. The facility. It provided all the amenities you would expect and even more. Hot tub was manageable once we got it cool down and the grandkids did love it. Found a mouse in the sticky trap in the kitchen which was quite stinky though. Also there was a rat outside in the woodpile. Overall, I enjoyed the location and the facility was more than normally expected. Rating it very well

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., Boring, oregon

27 Dec 2021

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

Painted Rocks Area

My daughter and I stayed over Christmas weekend. It snowed which is no big news but it just made the area even more beautiful. The house has everything you need except your food. I’ve stayed in many rentals and this was the most well equipped. Wood for the fireplace and wood stove was plentiful which was good, it’s been very cold at night. The main house has a Queen size and 2 twins which is a little hard to tell in the description. The bedding needs to be updated but the bed was comfortable. We went to relax and this was a great place to forget about stress. We saw 4 deer each day. They were 2 elk herds close to town. The main cabin is very pretty and homey! We will be back here in Spring or Summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

30 Nov 2021

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

Thanksgiving

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. All amenities you could imagine were provided. Woke up to elk parading in the front yard. Thanks for allowing us to use your place.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

A P.

15 Nov 2021

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

COZY CABIN

Such a cozy place loved both fire places and the snow that fell and the wild life was really awesome to watch every day including Bull elk...super nice property to walk around.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

terry m.

23 Aug 2021

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

ATV TRAILS BITTEROOT MT RANGE - DARBY MT

Good Stay, great location for several ATV trails -- can leave right from the cabin to numerous trail systems (FS)-- that connect to North Fork ID , Elk City ID - Magurder Corindor - there was 7 of us with 5 Polaris RZR 1000's Great parking for full size pick-up and 22 ft trailers Cabin stocked with lots in the Kitchen - we cooked every night NO cell service Range once you leave highway 93 to the cabin or in the Bitterroot MT Range Internet - good Overall great location / cabin

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

9 July 2021

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

Family get together

Beautiful place, clean and well organized!! Location was perfect! All the family had a great time and wants to do it again. We definitely will!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

6 July 2021

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

Time to unplug

We love coming here to unplug. Great trails and water access.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

5 Apr 2021

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

Relaxing!

Super easy and everything was just like property detailed. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying this beautiful property.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

13 Jan 2021

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

Excellent!!!!! We would stay here again, again and again.

Everything went perfect, very clean, well stocked with essentials and views were amazing. Had the best family vacation ever. Especially loved the dinning room table where cards were played and puzzles put together after playing all day in the snow in the front yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

13 Jan 2021

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

Perfect Christmas gift for the entire family

We really enjoyed the relaxing family time we spent at the main cabin and guest cabin. We spent lots of time in the hot tub and hanging out by the fireplace. Picture perfect. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

5 Jan 2021

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

Snowy Fun

I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness of this property! I have stayed at many VRBO properties and this was by far the cleanest. The property is large and the accommodations are very comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and large decks. We will definitely be booking again! Thank you for sharing your property!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mason M.

4 Jan 2021

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

Absolutely Gorgeous! Amazing Rental Property

This property exceeded our expectations and was bigger than the pictures look. There was so much to do in the area. The whole experience was so relaxing and the area is stunning. Everything worked great including the hot tub. Kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook for large groups. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

22 Dec 2020

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

Awesome getaway

Great quiet place to spend some time.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

1 Dec 2020

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

Family getaway for Thanksgiving

This was the perfect getaway for our family! With 3 cabins (Main, and 2 guest cabins, there was plenty of room for our family to spread out, relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We were able to cross country ski, hot tub while the snow fell upon us, go sledding, enjoy an all-day outdoor fire, and enjoy some late November fly fishing. ;-) The host was very responsive to any and all questions. The kitchen is stocked with everything that you need to settle in for several days. We could have stayed for a month. ;-) My kids had a blast! It's a perfect getaway if you're looking to explore, relax, play games, fish, hunt, etc... This place is ideal if you're looking for a quiet getaway for your group. Clean, comfortable, relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

10 Nov 2020

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

Absolutely Stunning

It was our first time in Montana and it did not disappoint. Gary was wonderful to work with, the property/cabin was beautiful and watching the elk and deer right outside the window every morning and afternoon from the dining room. They were literally right off the porch in the yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

8 Sept 2020

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

Amazing

Everything was amazing. Beautiful place. Very clean and comfortable.. Bunches of animals and amazing scenery all the way there. Town was very friendly.too. Would definitely come back here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

1 Sept 2020

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

Great to unplug

It was easy to forget the world In this serene setting. Bring all your toys and meal plan to minimize trips into town. Perfect set up for our family and my parents to reconnect.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

26 Aug 2020

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

Summer vacation review

Great property with lots to do in the area- painted rocks lake, lake Como, fishing, and many hikes. Gary was easy to communicate with when necessary. Really enjoyed this stay.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

12 Aug 2020

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

Perfect Family Retreat

This was the perfect property for our 4 generation family gathering. There was room enough to spread out and ample space for all to gather together as well. The cabin is so comfortable, thoroughly supplied, and decor absolutely perfect. The kids loved all the outdoor space to play in. The adults loved evening in the pavilion and around the campfire. Gary was probably the best host I’ve worked with...prompt and detailed in his communication. There are countless places to hike, swim, fish and kayak close by. I highly recommend this place for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of life.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020