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9.8

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6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 15279 sq m

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Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

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Explore the area

Columbia Falls, Mt

Meadow Lake Golf Course9 min walk
Big Sky Waterpark7 min drive
Glacier Lanes and Casino7 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)11 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Nice house with good yard with many outside activities available like campfire, frisbee golf, etc. Saw deer in yard ever...

Julie O.

Jul 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Suite 1

1 Queen Bed

Suite 2

1 Queen Bed

Suite 3

1 Queen Bed

Suite 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Suite 1

Toilet · Shower only

Suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Suite 3

Toilet · Shower only

Suite 4

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Shared

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Large log home sleeps 14 in beds with 5.5 baths in Gateway to Glacier Park

The Montana Homestead is a two-story, spacious log cabin with 6 bedrooms (4 of them being suites with private bathrooms) with a total of 5 1/2 bathrooms located in Columbia Falls, Montana also known as "The Gateway to Glacier National Park."

*3000 sq. ft. log home with covered decks and a large lawn
*The property is a total of 10.25 acres, which includes walking paths through the forest *Campfire pit with roasters, picnic tables and a outdoor seating
*Outdoor propane BBQ grill with tables for outdoor eating
*Plenty of room for large groups, area for RV and/or camper parking (with approval)
*Central air conditioning installed January 2020
*Bathrooms completely remodeled and 2 additional ones added

SUITE 1
The bedroom suite is located on the main floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. All windows have blinds. The room also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet.

SUITE 2
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. All windows have blinds. The rooms also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower, claw foot tub and toilet.

SUITE 3
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. The rooms also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet.

SUITE 4
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed. The rooms also has a private bathroom with sink, walk-in shower and toilet.

BEDROOM 5
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress perched upon a metal frame farm bed.

BEDROOM 6
The bedroom suite is located on the upper floor features a LULL queen-sized mattress (or we can switch out for 2 twin beds upon request) perched upon a metal frame farm bed.

HIDE-A-BED COUCH
The pullout Hide A Bed couch is located in the upper family sitting room and features a queen size memory foam mattress with linens.

BATHROOMS
Four of the bathrooms are private and located off the bedrooms that include walk-in showers, sink and toilet. There is a full bathroom on upper floor with walk-in shower, toilet and sink and vanity. The half bath is located on the main floor, off the mud room and is generally used for entertaining guests.

FAMILY / SITTING ROOM
This room is for relaxing, visiting or to read a book. There is a SMART TV located in both family room to stream your favorite programs/show. The upper level family room has a pullout couch with queen bed with memory foam mattress and one small couch with lounger. Four sitting chairs and a unique coffee table to play board games around. Also has access to upper deck.

KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS
Fully equipped for serving up to 15 guests or more
*large kitchen refrigerator with water and ice in door with freezer on bottom.
*under counter dishwasher
*range with two ovens (one convection)
*5 burner cook top surface
*microwave
*toaster
*blender
*Kitchen Aid mixer
*waffle maker
*commercial coffee maker
*Keurig coffee maker
BONUS: large commercial 2-door sliding glass refrigerator unit is also available, upon request at no additional charge.

LIVING ROOM HIGHLIGHTS
The living room is open for relaxing, dining and entertaining. This room is a great space for family entertainment and interaction while sitting around the wood burning fireplace. There is a SMART TV located in this main level living room to stream your favorite programs/show.

DECK HIGHLIGHTS
Wrap around decks are located on 3 sides of the house. Sit and enjoy the sunset from front deck or watch the games being played in the back yard from the upper deck.

LOCATION
Located just 1 mile outside the community of Columbia Falls, you will feel you are remote with the convenience of being just a few minutes of downtown. Restaurants, grocery stores and the post office. The house (Montana Homestead) is located 15 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport, 20 minutes from Kalispell, 20 minutes to Whitefish Mountain Resort and 20 minutes to Glacier National Park entrance. It is within walking distance to Meadow Lake Resort & Championship Golf Course.

WELCOME TO THE MONTANA HOMESTEAD (2nd generation owner)
It's our goal to provide you with a comfortable stay while enjoying all that NW Montana has to offer. If there is anything we can do to assist you, or make recommendations for your stay please let us know. We are also on Facebook and you can reach us via email at montanahomestead@gmail.com

Keywords: Large Groups, Spacious 2 Story Log Home located near Glacier National Park, Family Friendly, Located on 10.25 acres, Wooded, Scenic Views, Golfing, Skiing, Meadow Lake Golf Course, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Flathead Lake, Peaceful environment. Montana. Hungry Horse Reservoir, Quad Riding, Family Reunions

Property manager

Kathryn Price

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Vrbo 647022 back side of home, backyard with spring fed pond for swimming.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lots of room to roam and adventure

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Must be discussed and pre-approved.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Designated smoking area only

There is ample room for parking campers. All campers MUST be pre-approved. Additional guests on the property must pay the additional p/p charge.

We offer wedding venue services to host a wedding on-site and ample parking in pasture for guests. Must be pre-approved and facility fee paid.

Ample room to park campers or set up tents. All must be pre-approved and removed from property before check out.Mustprovidegeneratorforcamper

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Note from host: Must be discussed and pre-approved.

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

Columbia Falls

Located in Columbia Falls, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacier National Park and Glacier Adventure Guides, while Dick Idol Signature Gallery and Alpine Theatre Project are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Glacier Lanes and Casino and Big Sky Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Meadow Lake Golf Course - 9 min walk
Big Sky Waterpark - 7 min drive
Glacier Lanes and Casino - 7 min drive
Glacier Adventure Guides - 7 min drive
House of Mystery and Montana Vortex - 9 min drive

Getting around

Whitefish Depot - 17 min drive
Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Blue Moon Grille - ‬5 min drive
‪Backslope Brewing - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Nite Owl / Back Room Restaurants - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large log home sleeps 14 in beds with 5.5 baths in Gateway to Glacier Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large log home sleeps 14 in beds with 5.5 baths in Gateway to Glacier Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large log home sleeps 14 in beds with 5.5 baths in Gateway to Glacier Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large log home sleeps 14 in beds with 5.5 baths in Gateway to Glacier Park located?

Located in the mountains, this Columbia Falls holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Meadow Lake Golf Course, Glacier Lanes and Casino and Flathead River. Glacier Adventure Guides is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.8

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

25 June 2024

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

Multi-generational Success

There were many property options, and we were thrilled with our choice of Montana Homestead! 3 different generations from 4 different households came together. This home afforded us perfect gathering space for games and planning, and then it provided us with space away from one another. The added bonuses include--hot water on demand (didn't have to wait for it to warm up-loved it!), excellent birding off of the deck (adorable sapsucker has created quite a pattern in an aspen) with a few deer meandering by, hot chocolate, a first aid kit (thank you!), and easy to follow instructions and recommendations. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

22 July 2023

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Very nice

Nice house with good yard with many outside activities available like campfire, frisbee golf, etc. Saw deer in yard every day! Upstairs was renovated and really nice. Downstairs had older look but nice enough and functional. Downstairs did get a bit warm but upstairs where most of bedrooms are was plenty cool. Big enough our group of 12. Very convenient to grocery and restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele E., Glendale

13 July 2023

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Montana wonderland!

The Montana Homestead was perfect for our large 4 family 16 people annual trip. Plenty of space for all. In the country yet minutes away from the grocery store. Well stocked with all the essentials. Lots of outdoor games available. Kathryn was quick to respond to questions and very accommodating. The close proximity to the west entrance of GNP was a bonus. Loved the daily visits with the resident deer and their baby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ankita P., NJ, USA

15 Aug 2022

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Montana Homestead is Amazing!

Montana Homestead is a beautiful property, centrally located and perfectly accommodated our group of 15. The home is warm and well kept - perfect place to come back to after long days outdoor. First level provided the ideal gathering place for all of us to hang out, play board games, cook, eat and the upstairs bedrooms/bathroom were comfortable. Kathryn is a great hostess who made us feel welcomed even before we arrived and she kept in touch with us throughout to make sure we had everything we needed. Amazing place for large groups! You won't be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

3 July 2022

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Great Homestead Vacation

We had a wonderful stay. We had eight adults that fit very comfortably and enjoyed the fact that two showers can be done at the same time without running out of hot water. We played the golf course across the street and that was beautiful. Columbia Falls allowed us to hit East and West Glacier because the going to the Sun was closed along with Whitefish, Big Fork and fishing on Flathead lake. We had plenty of room to play board games. One of the highlights were the hearing blankets that warmed the very comfortable beds...awesome feeling after a day of hiking. The showers were enormous and the house was stocked with everything! Great job Kathryn

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

4 Sept 2021

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Montana Homestead

Great home for our family gathering.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikklena M.

1 Aug 2021

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Family reunion

We were very impressed with this property. There were 12 of us in total and every one of us were extremely happy. The multiple bathrooms (with on demand hot water) and large bedrooms ensured all were comfortable. The kitchen included extra storage for cold and shelf items which was key for our family to be able to prep and enjoy meals together. The main level does tend to get a bit warm but all bedrooms are kept nice and cool with A/C.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

27 July 2021

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Nice home for a large group. Very well stocked. Excellent for gatherings with different age grou

Beautiful cabin home. Very well stocked. Convenient access to Whitefish and Glacier NP. All sorts of games for adults and children to play and relax after a day at GNP. 5 mins to 24 hr grocery store.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

18 July 2021

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Montana Homestead is a wonderful place!

It was an amazing stay. The family renting this place makes it so easy to rent, from check in to check out. There is everything you could want at this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

11 July 2021

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Amazing property with everything we needed.

A+

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Narasimhan V.

17 June 2021

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Amazing Property

Close to Glacier park. Very nice property. Great outdoor space to hangaround.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., New Iberia, LA, USA

9 June 2021

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Incredible

The place was just perfect and our hostess was courteous and responsive to anything we needed.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

24 May 2021

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Sharing Montana with extended family

The owners go above and beyond to make sure everything is thought of. The property is beautiful. So much fun by the camp fire and playing games outside. The house is nicely set up to easily accommodate a large group. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms as well as space to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. We're intending to come back again. All of us are already excited for our next stay. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

28 Dec 2020

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Five Star Family Christmas

We had an amazing family Christmas! Love the cozy main living room/dining room that held many hours of visiting, board game playing, puzzles, paper snowflake making and laughter. The fireplace to hold all of the stockings and great corner for our Christmas tree made it a home away from home for everyone. The wonderful kitchen made it possible to create all of our meals including our Prime Rib Christmas dinner with ease for all 16 of us! It was great weekend had by all. Amazing property for large groups!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shar J.

4 Sept 2020

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Wonderful!

We enjoyed the house and location immensely. Kathryn was super helpful, we LOVED all of the bathrooms, and the beds were comfy. The only downfall which cannot be helped is the sound from the nearby train track. Fortunately, AC upstairs allowed us to sleep with windows closed and kept the train noise out. Overall, a fun experience and great centralized location that allowed us to explore the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan E., Grantsville, UT, USA

29 Aug 2020

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Wonderful home and great location.

Kathryn has gone out of her way to ensure that you'll have everything you need. The property is amazing and it's both close enough to amenities and far enough away from the city to relax. Wildlife every morning (deer, turkeys, fox), so get up early and enjoy the sunrise from the porch!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loraann W.

26 Aug 2020

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Incredible getaway in a beautiful setting

This house is dreamy. It was a perfect place for my kids to unwind and enjoy nature. There were numerous fun items in the house from Uno to Volleyball, fire pit to wooded area. It was a great way for our family to bond and have an incredible time. And it is also close to Glacier and Flathead Lake so many other fun things to do while staying there. We left wishing we had another week to stay there. Can't wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

20 Aug 2020

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Relaxing

Spacious house and property. Great location near Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Highly recommended.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shira C.

4 Aug 2020

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Amazing location and amazing hosts!

10 Thumbs up! Our stay started when we landed earlier then originally expected and although our check-in was later that day, Kathryn did everything she could to welcome us ahead of time although we didn't ask for it. The house is well equipped with everything needed, from games for young children to volleyball net, smart TV, cosy living room, all that you need in the kitchen and much more. The rooms are lovely with renovated bathrooms all over the house. Lots of activities for all ages in a short distance drive, which completed this experience which marked as an amazing success.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

29 July 2020

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Extended Family Weekend Getaway

This was an ideal location for our purposes. Some of us came from Ohio and the others, who had the drive with small children, came from Washington. The house accommodated all of us very well, was extremely spacious, and allowed for privacy too. The large yard with lots of fun outdoor activities let the children play and explore safely as the house sits back from the road. We had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beka A., Seattle, WA

21 July 2020

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Lovely home and great host

We really enjoyed our stay and Kathryn was very responsive while we were there. We saw deer in the yard everyday. There was a huge yard for the kids to run around and she had lots of activities and games available. There were twelve of us and the house/property had plenty of space so we didn't feel crowded. The bedrooms & bathrooms have all been updated to the modern farmhouse style. We are so happy we chose this property after an extensive search. The location was great (between glacier NP and whitefish/Kalispell) and we really felt like we were relaxing in Montana, not in a housing development somewhere.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

9 July 2020

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5 Stars is an understatement

I am the male version of "Karen" or "Boomer" so to say I have high and at times unreasonable expectations is accurate. Our satisfaction with this property and the owner can only be characterized as perfectly flawless in every respect. 1. Ms. Price is a a rock star - always there when we needed her, never there when we did not - responsive to all our needs AND our wants. Her Dad and kids the same - a pleasure to visit with, super friendly, and super reliable. 2. The house is perfect for our group. The beds are super comfortable, the house was super clean. The commercial fridge was like a gift from heaven. The commercial coffee pot another big win. 5.5 bathrooms was a blessing. The internet worked well, the heating worked well, the cooling worked well. EVERYTHING WORKED and worked WELL! 3. Location - Felt like we were in the country but everything we needed was less than 15 minutes away. grocery store 1.5 miles pizza 1.7 miles UPA store 1.5 miles U-Haul 1.5 miles Airport - 11 miles West Glacier 15 miles Whitefish 15 miles Gunsight Saloon 4 miles We also happened to be there on the 4th of July. Our party of 10 is at the campfire on the property when, at about 930 PM the fireworks started going off. To our west we could see the Whitefish fireworks, to our south the Kalispell fireworks and to our east the Hungry Horse Fireworks. They lasted until just after midnight and the show rivaled anything I have seen in Hawaii or Washington DC. In summary I can tell you that with over 12 VRBO experiences under my belt, this was far and away the best of them all - it will be difficult if not impossible to replicate this experience. Remember too that this kind of excellence was delivered during a time when COVID 19 was rearing its ugly head and making even the simplest tasks difficult for everyone. To Ms. Price and her Dad - thank you thank you thank you. We will see you again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

2 Jan 2020

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Would Recommend!

We had a group of friends stay out at the homestead. The location was great! Close to the mountains, shopping, and had a grocery store just up the street. The check in process was easy. Kathryn had the code set up for us so she didn’t need to be there, and left us some detailed notes about the place. When we arrived the place was very clean, it was large and more than enough room for all of us. She even left us a few treats which was very thoughtful and generous! Kathryn was quick to answer any of my questions and very accommodating to our needs. I would 100% recommend this place, and will stay here again when we come back to the area!

8/10 Good

s. d., Where do you live?

15 Aug 2019

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Classic country

Owner was super helpful and easy to work with. House was lovely. Big log cabin with wraparound porch and balconies. great for two families traveling together. Great big kitchen and living space. Comfy bedrooms. Huge yard with toys for kids plus a teepee!! Easy access to glacier and grocery store down the street. Great and easy stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Gary K.

19 July 2019

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Nice place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay in this cabin. Owner was very pleasant and informative. Would recommend this place to others but would make sure they knew that the cabin is not air conditioned as advertised. There are window a.c. units in only a couple of bedrooms. Also, the refrigerator neede a little more cleaning. Other than that, we had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Price

My parents, David and Carla Shaffer built the Montana Homestead in the spring of 1977. Providing a home for their eleven children, they had a large garden, raised cows, goats, pigs and even pastured horses for the neighbors. David was a local teacher of mathematics at the junior high, high school and community college. Carla was a stay at home mom and housewife, teaching her children the responsibilities of being hard workers, good work ethic and overall a good citizen in the community. David is now retired and Carla passed away April 2019.

To keep the Homestead is the family, David sold the house to his daughter, Kathryn Price, a life long resident of Columbia Falls. Together with her husband, Darin and their four children they are continuing the family tradition of bringing families together in a comfortable environment while enjoying the many activities that NW Montana has to offer. Renovations have begun to modernize the Homestead without losing its rustic appeal. A large barn is planned for the near future to also host events on site to include family reunions, scrapbook retreats and weddings.

Why they chose this property

This family-friendly property is larger than it seems in the pictures and provides plenty of room to roam through the pasture or wooded walking trails. We offer seasonal outdoor games for group activities and the cabin has lots of room to accommodate large groups. Close to town and amenities you'll be pleasantly surprised at all we have to offer. Plenty of room for everyone in a large group.

What makes this property unique

The Montana Homestead "the cabin" has a special spirit, that you will experience during your stay with us. The cabin is meant for re-grounding yourself, encourages putting down the electronics and spending time with the ones you love in a comfortable, fun environment for everyone.