“Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "A Montana Treasure"!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5104.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Helena, MT

Carroll College
‪17 min drive‬
Cathedral of St. Helena
‪18 min drive‬
Montana State Capitol
‪20 min drive‬
Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Big Bedroom

1 King Bed

Small Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Zephyr Hill is a stunning historical property located 10 minutes from Helena up Colorado Gulch. This creekside retreat is a great place for a getaway or an excellent basecamp for your Southwest Montana excursion. Carefully restored and updated with a small but modern kitchen, full bath, with a stone fireplace at the center of the cabin. Exposed logs and wood floors are comfortable while the Lodge Craft furnishings will remind you of accommodations in Yellowstone and Glacier. The huge main bedroom is a step-down from the living area and has a comfortable king-sized bed. There is also a smaller bedroom with a twin over full log bunkbed (sleeps 3). Comfortable linens along with extra layers of blankets make it warm on cool summer nights or the coldest of winter days.

We renovated this cabin for use by our own family, but it's too great not to share! We live in the adjacent home, but don't worry, with 5 acres of ground - we may not even bump into each other. All the same, if you need anything during your stay, we're right next door.

While cell service is sparse, we do have fiber-optic internet that allows for WiFi calling and all messaging options. Instructions provided in the welcome book at the Cabin. 100% of our guests have successfully used WiFi calling and you’ll see no difference in your service once connected! The TV supports Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Prime Video, etc. Please plan to familiarize yourself with casting from your own device or use your login info to access.

HELENA AREA OPPORTUNITIES!

OUTDOOR REC: Spring Meadow Lake State Park (7.5 miles), Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds (8.4 miles), Great Divide Ski Area (26.0 miles), Helena National Forest (5 miles), hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, biking

HISTORICAL FUN: Holter Museum of Art (9.5 miles), Original Governor's Mansion (9.7 miles), Reeder’s Alley (9.8 miles), Downtown Helena (9.8 miles), Montana Historical Society Museum (10.8 miles)

THINGS TO DO: Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness (5.0 miles), Great Northern Carousel (9.0 miles), ExplorationWorks (9.0 miles), The Myrna Loy (9.9 miles)

AIRPORT: Helena Regional Airport (12.1 miles)

POLICIES FOR YOUR STAY

- Strictly NO smoking inside or outside. Smoking outside will increase risk of fire!

- No pets allowed

- No events, parties, or gatherings. Large or small.

- Must be at least 25 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

- Access code will be provided prior to your stay

Property manager

Rick Ahmann

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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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

Use of loft area comes with risk. Caution advised.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly No Smoking or Vaping in the house or on the grounds. This includes marijuana. Our area experiences fire danger.

FIREPLACE: Please limit to one fire per day. If you are planning a trip to town, etc., make sure the fire is out! Please use furnace for heat.

The Cabin is on a Septic System. Absolutely NO flushable wipes, baby wipes or feminine hygiene product may be flushed. Toilet Paper Only!

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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Helena

Located in Helena, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cinemark Helena and Bill Roberts Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Helena, MT

What's nearby

Helena Civic Center - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
Carroll College - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
Cathedral of St. Helena - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
Reeder's Alley - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
Montana State Capitol - 20 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Last Chance Ranch - ‬37 min drive
‪Cowboy's Barbeque - ‬13 min drive
‪Corner Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪Louie's Casa Diego - ‬13 min drive
‪TOSA La Laguna Boutique Hotel - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "A Montana Treasure"! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "A Montana Treasure"!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "A Montana Treasure"!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "A Montana Treasure"! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Spring Meadow Lake State Park, VA Medical Center-Fort Harrison and Lakeside Trailhead. Archie Bray Foundation and Carroll College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janinne S.

11 Feb 2025

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

We had a very comfortable and peasant experience! Will absolutely book with these hosts again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

27 Dec 2024

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

Lovely cabin

Cozy stay in comfortable, historic cabin.Convenient, has all kinds of amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

26 Dec 2024

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

Really just the best!

The set up is really good, very quiet and peaceful - if you’re looking to reset and recharge this is the base camp you’re looking for. The cabin is set up really well for a small group, we loved having a fire in the evenings (oops just realized I left the flue open ;) ), it’s big time cozy in there and we lucked out with arriving to fresh snow, this will be my default place to stay near Helena…

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene & Rod C.

18 Sept 2024

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

Perfect tranquil setting, close to town, We truly Loved it.

Perfection!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

20 Jan 2025

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

Cozy!

This cabin was so neatly organized and well decorated! Bed was a bit firm for my taste but everything beyond that was amazing. Our van didn’t make it up the icy ski slope road, the owner called us to make sure we were ok. Highly recommend this Cabin. Thank you so much for the great service!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert P.

29 Aug 2024

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

Pleasant stay.

great historic cabin. Hospitable hosts

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

22 Sept 2024

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

Helena Hospitality

This property is great! Close to town, but outside enough to enjoy the quite. The cabin is cozy and has eveything you could need. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

14 Aug 2024

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

Tight Lines

Marvelous setting with great comfort!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This cabin was awesome! It was more than we could hope for! The hosts are very friendly and are great with communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri V.

26 Oct 2024

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

Magical

More than perfect!!! Helena is amazing and this cabin made our stay perfect!! Such amazingly helpful hosts with quick responses to questions. I almost don’t want to leave a great review just to keep this gem all to ourselves in the future!!! We will be back for sure!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget N.

18 Sept 2024

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

Cleanest Place Ever!

This cabin was immaculate! My husband and I have stayed in many Vrbo’s and this was the cleanest hands down! Owner was super friendly and helpful! You won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irie H.

27 June 2024

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

Perfect Montana Getaway

Like a home away from home. This is the perfect getaway. Its clean, private, quiet, and so close to so many places you may want to visit. The owners are so gracious and will help you with most anything they can. We felt safe and comfortable and we even saw many animals. Would definitely recommend and would come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald I.

19 June 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful property, comfortable, well outfitted and extremely charming. The property owners were gracious and welcoming. We will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha G.

27 May 2024

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

What dreams are made of

What a privilege! Landscape and setting are picture perfect. Cabin design and accommodations are what dreams are made of. Host family were the cherry on top with the perfect touch of interaction. I feel very blessed and would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B., Everett, WA, USA

23 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin in the woods. Rick was great and very attentive to any needs we had during our stay. Looking forward to visiting again!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

18 June 2023

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Could not be happier

We love the setting the proximity to Helena was nice for going out Rick had great recommendations for food Bed was great and loved the fire place I hope to go back next year Sandy& Patrick

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick A., Powell, OH

5 Aug 2022

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

Colorado Gulch Cabin

Cool mountain cabin on Colorado Gulch provided a home base for us to explore Montana for the month of July 2022. Loved the cabin; very clean, nicely furnished, quick responses from owner, big yard, trees and wildlife.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

25 Feb 2022

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A wonderful cabin getaway

Loved our 2 night stay in this charming cabin. It had everything we needed for a low key weekend with close proximity to hot springs. The fireplace is fantastic and the owners were very responsive to any questions or needs we had. The main bed was also incredibly comfortable. Would love to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

19 June 2021

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Beautiful, peaceful cabin!

This property was wonderful! It was super comfortable, quiet and relaxing. My to young grandchildren stayed with me and enjoyed the cabin board games, playing in the teepee by the creek and running around the expansive yard. The host was super accommodating, too. I will definitely be back when I need a place to stay in Helena!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann E.

15 July 2023

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Absolutely Amazing Cabin and Hosts

The cabin itself is quaint, comfortable, and so much fun to stay in. The property is beautiful, and sitting outside on the large deck listening to the nearby creek is very relaxing. But none of that compares to how wonderful the hosts are. They are friendly and were quick to accommodate our needs with no hesitancy! Definitely going to try to stay at this cabin again in the future if possible!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

5 Aug 2023

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

Montana Family Reunion / Vacation

Charming historical cabin in a beautiful, peaceful setting. All the amenities that a home includes. A home away from home. The hosts were very warm and welcoming immediately. And to top it off, we saw a moose, deer and wild turkey! Great home base for our five day stay. What a great country that we live in from Ohio to Montana and back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob P., Akron

27 July 2023

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Trip to Montana

Our family enjoyed everything about the cabin! Even though we only had a few days to be in Montana, it was the perfect backdrop for our trip. It felt like "home", even if it was for a short timeframe. Rick & Julie were wonderful to work with and took care of all the details for us. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francine C.

24 Oct 2021

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Family Time

We had a wonderful time at this charming cabin. All their little touches made you so comfortable and felt like a home away from home. My granddaughter enjoyed seeing the wildlife each day and the hot springs are just a short drive away. The hosts were wonderful and we would love to come back again. This cabin is by far one of the best places we've stayed!!! Thank you for a memorable long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

23 July 2024

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Classy Cabin

Three family members, ranging in age from 20 to 53 to76, came west to meet our newest family member…one month old Daniel. This cabin met the needs of each of us. It was so clean and decorated Western without being “cheesey. And did I mention how clean it was? The front porch was a perfect place to sit and enjoy morning coffee, afternoon sun, and a glass of wine or a beer in the evening. Quiet and peaceful. The host family is close, but very unobtrusive. The bustling city of Helena was a short drive away but felt very far. Staying at the Amazing Classy cabin made our trip even more delightful. It truly is a Montana Treasure.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

15 July 2023

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

The perfect Montana experience!

This historic cabin provided the prefect place to stay while we explored the Helena area. It had the rustic charm we love and all of the comforts and amenities we appreciate. It's beautifully decorated with local artwork and antiques. The front deck, overlooking the property, became our favorite place to hang out. The proximity to Helena was perfect. We felt like we were at a mountain retreat and yet it was just a short drive to downtown. Rick and his family were the perfect hosts. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick Ahmann

We are parents of a large family and enjoy VRBO as the BEST alternative to hotels when we travel! Experienced in the art of hospitality, we are able to provide a top notch stay in a one-of-a-kind place. We genuinely hope you'll enjoy The Cabin!

Why they chose this property

We have enjoyed "putting the day away" on the short drive home in the evenings, but even more, we hate leaving this property in the morning! We live next door to the Cabin and treasure this part of our property. With an open window, the sound of the creek helps us to get to sleep and stay asleep.

It's so easy to be in town for morning coffee or for an evening downtown, but escaping back to silence is golden. We're just a short distance from blue ribbon trout waters, best in the west mountain biking and an equal distance between Yellowstone and Glacier! You're going to love it here!

If you need anything, we're close by. However, we enjoy our privacy so we won't bug you!

What makes this property unique

Our place is a true historic gem. The family that spent summers here many years ago had a patriarch who was a famous inventor! While we enjoy the peaceful setting, we also love the fact that it takes just a few minutes to get into Helena.

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