Relaxation, Wildlife, and the Madison River!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ennis, MT

Madison River
18 min walk
Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures
19 min walk
Depot Gallery
19 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Located just outside of Ennis, in the historic town of Jeffers. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife and the quiet of being 'away from it all' while being less than 1 1/2 miles away from the town of Ennis. Completely remodeled 2 bedroom (plus a pullout sofa bed in sun room), 1 bathroom, plus sun room, living room, and full kitchen. Sit back and enjoy the game on your 52 inch Plasma TV with DirectTv, free internet with WiFi is also provided. Outdoor covered patio with BBQ.

Property manager

Cathie Wasick

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on patio.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ennis

Located in Ennis, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jack Creek Preserve Outdoor Education Center and Madison River, while Wildlife Museum of the West and Madison Valley History Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ennis, MT

What's nearby

Madison River - 18 min walk
Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures - 19 min walk
Wildlife Museum of the West - 2 min drive
Madison Meadows Golf Course - 6 min drive
Big Sky Resort - 119 min drive

Restaurants

‪Town Pump - ‬2 min drive
‪Chets, Big Sky - ‬5 min drive
‪Gravel Bar - ‬19 min walk
‪Alley Bistro - ‬3 min drive
‪Ennis Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxation, Wildlife, and the Madison River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxation, Wildlife, and the Madison River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxation, Wildlife, and the Madison River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxation, Wildlife, and the Madison River! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Madison River, Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures and Depot Gallery. Wildlife Museum of the West and Madison Valley Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

3 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful Rental

There was a bit of a mix-up when we first arrived, but Cathie immediately worked to fix the situation and everything was resolved swiftly. This property has everything one needs and more. The kitchen is well supplied, the scenery is amazing, the wildlife was fun to see every day, and the place is clean and comfortable. We would definitely return to this rental. Thank you, Cathie, for sharing this wonderful property. We loved our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

20 Aug 2024

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

End of the road privacy

Comfortable, well appointed little cabin and the end of the road. Close to town convenience. Enjoyed our Stu tremendously. Will stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe E.

15 Aug 2024

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

Montana wedding

Property was wonderful. Amazed by how well stocked the house was everything you need and more.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna f., waynesville

7 Oct 2023

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

Montana getaway

Great place to stay near town and yellowstone The house was stocked perfect cant wait to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cary F.

25 Sept 2023

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

Madison Valley Gem

The house was immaculate and decorated beyond expectation. Kudos Cathie, You have done a fantastic job

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

18 June 2023

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

First trip

It was a great stay!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

3 June 2023

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

Great place to stay

What a great place! We watched deer daily and even saw a moose one evening right out the back windows. The place was super clean on arrival and ready for our stay. Spoke with the owner once due to a package arriving and she was so friendly. The only bad thing about this place is the fact we had to leave and go home. We hope to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny E., Conroe, TX

8 Oct 2022

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

Peaceful Paradise

My son and I went came to MT to get recharged with the surrounding beauty and this cabin certainly was the perfect place to come home to everyday! Such a cozy cabin and the setting is so beautiful! Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joal c.

1 Oct 2022

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

Joal

As good as it gets

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

26 Sept 2022

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

Amazing Cabin

We enjoyed our stay so much! The cabin was the perfect spot to spend our honeymoon- we did not want to leave! Host was great with communication - the check in code did not show up in VBRO app she made sure we got info needed asap and was very helpful. Hope to come back in the future!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

13 Sept 2022

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

Fishing Vacation

This is the second time we have stayed at this cabin and will definitely return. The cabin is very comfortable, clean, and well equipped. The location is close to everything you would want to see in Southwest Montana. We fished four different rivers, grilled dinner each night and visited Norris Hot springs many times. Wonderful trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D., SELBYVILLE

13 Aug 2022

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

Simply wonderful!

This place was perfect for us. We were going to a wedding in Jeffers and the location was great. Everything was great about this place, enjoyed sitting out back in the morning sun drinking our coffee. Cathie, our host was great also. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

7 May 2022

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

Great location, and a wonderful place to stay

This was our 3rd stop in our 3 week trip. This home had everything you might need. Was a wonderful place to come back to after a day of hiking and sightseeing. Close to many wonderful things to do.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK D.

29 Apr 2022

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

Perfect HQ for fishing trip

All was great. Clean functional and perfectly located. Thank you.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

12 Oct 2021

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

Amazing!

We felt at home right away. The place is spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Cathy is quick to answer any questions. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore and fish the area! Outstanding! We’ll hopefully be able to stay there again soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., St Petersburg, Fl

4 Oct 2021

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

Late September 10 day stay with my wife for 8 nights

We really enjoyed this unique property. About a mile out of beautiful Ennis, Mt. with morning and evening animal movement very close to the house. The appointments in the home are fist class. We would go back without question.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

21 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful Stay!

My husband and I stayed in the fishing cabin for three nights on the first leg of our trip to Montana. We loved the small town feel of Ennis and had a lovely time exploring the town's shops and restaurants. The house was also a great starting point for our day trips to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons! After our long days of exploring it was nice to come back to a warm shower and comfy bed to relax and rest up for the days ahead. Cathie was a great communicator and we can't recommend this place enough to anyone traveling in or through the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

8 Sept 2021

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

Very nice

Enjoyed our stay. Wish it could have been longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

30 Aug 2021

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

Fishing the Madison

Wonderful location! Very clean and comfortable. We were lucky to have great weather and fishing conditions. This property is a gem!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M.

17 June 2021

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

Amazing Family Vacation!

My family and I had the most wonderful vacation stay at this property. We absolutely loved the little fishing town and how conveniently located the property was to all the major parks and attractions. We took a few day trips to Yellowstone and spent a day down at Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole. We made our way over to Cody for a night rodeo and visited neighboring towns, Virginia City and Nevada City. We stayed on the go most days but there is plenty to be enjoyed right in Jeffers and Ennis without venturing far. Ennis has a nice park on the river, there is horseback riding nearby, the river and lake are right there so plenty of fishing, tubing, hiking, bird and wildlife watching. Every morning we woke up to a field of pronghorn and deer. The large windows in the back room and kitchen brought the outdoors in with unobstructed views of the back field, wildlife and snow capped mountains in the background. The property was very clean and well maintained. The house was fully stocked with everything needed to make our stay cozy and comfortable. The property owners were so courteous and responsive. This was easily my family’s most memorable vacation and we highly recommend this property.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

6 June 2021

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

11/10

What a beautiful experience in Ennis. We had a tough time getting there, but then we realized why. The cottage is situated so that you feel completely excluded in the heartland of Montana. Not to worry, if you can’t find the place, the lovely Cathie will help you get there. It’s right across from the big white church right as you enter into Jeffers. The place was perfect and had everything we needed for a few days “off the grid”. It actually may be the only sink I’ll ever mind doing dishes at because the view is spectacular. You will meet some four legged friends along the way. The puppers flocked around the fields and the cows often came to our little homestead to say hello. On the way to the retreat you may come across some affectionate horses, but if you’re gentle, they’ll let you approach them and love on them a little. We had a little trouble with the internet, but it was caused by an outage that neither Cathie nor her wonderful son could control. We were only using Wi-Fi to watch TV as we were winding down for the night so it was no problem. However, Cathie was lovely enough to try and reimburse us for the inconvenience. You are only 3 minutes away from downtown Ennis where you’ll find great food, breweries and all around just lovely people. Plus, if you’re a fly fisherman (my boyfriend who joined me is a fly fishing guide in Montana) then you’re just a hop and skip away from launching your boat for a beautiful day on the Madison. If I had to choose my favorite part of Cathie’s place, it would definitely be the sunroom. You’re surrounded by floor to ceiling windows and you’ll be able to see all that Montana has to offer. It was a wonderful way to wake up and take in a new day in the Treasure State. My boyfriend and I loved it so much that we are already going back to Cathie’s place in September. We had a beautiful experience and cannot recommend Fisherman’s Retreat more! See you soon!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

20 Sept 2020

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

Ennis cabin

A beautifully appointed cabin close to Ennis MT and the Madison River. If you are coming to fish it can’t be beat.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P., Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

22 Aug 2020

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

Comfortable, relaxing time

We very much loved this property! Every piece of furniture, art, lamps, and amenities are so well-chosen and cozy. The kitchen has every utensil/tool desired. There is so much room inside and a huge yard to relax in. The location is perfect- quiet but also close to town. Cathie is very responsive to questions. We definitely plan to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

1 July 2020

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

Great people, great location!

We didn’t want to leave, and can’t wait to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbie S., Torrance, CA

5 Feb 2020

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

Wonderful Place - and the views.......

Andrea and I had a wonderful stay! The cabin was great! Very clean and comfortable. Great cooking kitchen with views of lots of deer and antelope in the adjacent fields. We were told by the locals they are having an unusually mild winter….. Still too cold to take advantage of the BBQ and patio area but looking forward to coming back. This was our first visit to Montana and we will definitely come back... in the summer!! Also, want to thank the owners for being so accommodating and allowing us to stay just the two days we needed. The cabin was great! Very clean and comfortable. Great cooking kitchen with views of lots of deer and antelope in the adjacent fields. We were told by the locals they are having an unusually mild winter….. Still too cold to take advantage of the BBQ and patio area but looking forward to coming back. This was our first visit to Montana and we will definitely come back... in the summer!! Also, want to thank the owners for being so accommodating and allowing us to stay just the two days we needed. ----Barbara Smith Perfect Location - Loved the town! Came up to visit one of my relatives. This cabin was clean and well furnished. The Madison River is beautiful. We enjoyed Ennis, especially Willie’s Distillery and playing video poker at the Gravel Bar. It was great to stay so close to town but be able to enjoy the peace and quiet and beauty of Ennis out your front door! We will definitely book again when we have more time and plan a fly fishing outing (never have tried) Thank you Cathie! ---- Andrea King

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cathie Wasick

Why they chose this property

We have been enjoying the wonderful town of Ennis and fly fishing the Madison for 37 years. We camped for years with our family and friends at Valley Gardens just down the road from the cabin we purchased and remodeled. Now we can share the same beautiful views, amazing sunsets and wildlife with others!

What makes this property unique

Get the feeling of being in nature while still having the luxury of being only minutes away from town. You will fall in love with this cabin, with its gorgeous views and wildlife that regularly visit the property. Plus it is just walking distance from the famous Madison River and only a short drive away from other great fishing locations such as the Big Hole and Ruby and Ennis Lake.

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