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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Laundry

Free WiFi

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Missoula, MT

University of Montana9 min walk
Washington-Grizzly Stadium3 min drive
Wilma Theatre3 min drive
Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)14 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loved the property! Very nicely done, clean, well stocked. We walked to the football game! Not one bad thing to say here...

Kelli G.

Sep 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

University pension

We are serious about proving the most comfortable and economical stay possible for our guests!

The University of Montana neighborhood guest house is a short four block walk to campus. Quiet, private and secure, new furnishings and easy access to the heart of Missoula.

This space is fully furnished and includes all the necessary kitchen utensils and equipment for cooking up a lovely meal after a busy day of hiking, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, running, rafting, kayaking, golfing, photography, hunting, or just exploring! The unit includes a king sized bed, a queen sized pull out couch and an available pack and play for a little one. The western facing deck is furnished with comfortable chairs and a table to provide a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or lounge in the afternoon with a good book or a beverage from one of Missoula's eight local breweries. Wireless internet access, a flatscreen TV, in unit laundry and air conditioning add to the comfort of this place being your home away from home!

One private parking spot, a private entrance and private deck!

I am available for questions about all things Missoula and emergencies during your stay but I like to give my guests privacy too during their vacation!

This space is above a detached garage on a quiet Missoula alley. The are interior stairs to access the unit. We allow pets.

The University Neighborhood is something out of Norman Rockwell painting. Bonner Park is a half a block away. Bonner park has a splash deck in the summer, play ground, tennis courts, basketball court, ball field, band shell, mature trees picnic tables, shelter and lots of grass! There are often events at Bonner Park for the whole family.

Walk to the University of Montana facilities including University of Montana Adams Center, Washington Grizzly Stadium, University Golf Course, University Track and University Softball Facility!

Walk to the a trailheads, breweries, restaurants, cafes, grocery, ice cream or downtown.

Enjoy the best of Missoula!

Bike, taxi, Uber, free City or University bus or walk!

Property manager

Gabby Grant

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Centrally located - close to everything!
(office in front - Air BnB in back)

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Missoula

Located on a river, this guesthouse is in University District, a neighbourhood in Missoula. Wilma Theatre and Fort Missoula are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Splash Montana and Missoula County Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider A Carousel for Missoula and Children's Museum Missoula. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Missoula, MT

What's nearby

University of Montana - 9 min walk
Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 3 min drive
Caras Park - 3 min drive
Wilma Theatre - 3 min drive
St. Patrick Hospital - 4 min drive

Getting around

Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Drum Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪Cambie Taphouse + Coffee - ‬13 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Liquid Planet Grille - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is University pension pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at University pension ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at University pension ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is University pension located?

This family-friendly Missoula guesthouse is located on the riverfront, within a 10-minute walk of Bitterroot Valley and University of Montana. Pattee Canyon Recreation Area and University of Montana Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Steve G.

25 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Almost Perfect

Comfortable, modern one bedroom over-garage apartment, nice bathroom and kitchen, quiet neighborhood. One of the ways you can access the arrival instructions to the rental on the phone app did not include all the necessary information, so I had to contact the host who was readily available and provided the info. So it should be easily solvable by adding it to all of the routes to the specific arrival instructions on the app.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

7 June 2024

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

Very quiet, and in the middle of a neighborhood!

great location, easy check in, very comfortable, very clean

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G., Zeeland, MI

17 Sept 2023

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

Missoula gem

Loved the property! Very nicely done, clean, well stocked. We walked to the football game! Not one bad thing to say here. Private setting but close to everything. Would gladly rent again if we have the reason to be back! Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

This place is a balm to the traveler. The apartment is clean, well appointed, quiet and bright. Gabby has thought of everything for humans and dogs alike. It is situated in a walkable area with a park less than a block away and restaurants about 6 blocks away. I felt very comfortable the whole time I was there. I wish I had found this place before my daughter graduated from UM!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

4 May 2023

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

Family visit

Great place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

28 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic VRBO close to UM campus!

A wonderful place to stay that is SO close to the UM campus and right next to a beautiful park. So great that this VRBO is dog friendly too. Very clean, cute decor, great kitchen supplies. We really enjoyed our stay while visiting our kid at UM.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

19 Sept 2022

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

Gem in Missoula!

We’ve stayed in Missoula many times but always in a motel - blah! Staying in a gem like this, in a beautiful neighborhood was SO much better! The nearby park was great for our pup. We’ll be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

7 Sept 2022

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

Great stay, great location, great host

Essay experience, great communication

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

2 Sept 2022

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

Great Location and Value

Great place hidden away and easy walk to campus

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

19 Aug 2022

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

Off to College

This family adventure was the off to college days. The apartment was perfect for our needs. There was a nice size alley parking space and ample parking for our second vehicle on the street. The space itself was clean and well planned. The location was perfect for us...close to U of M(walkable), lovely park close by and quiet for evenings/nights. We were so thankful for the AC as temperatures were in the 90s during the day. We did not use the kitchen much, but it was very well stocked with the basics for anyone wanting to cook or bake. Thanks for the great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

7 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great short stay

While we were initially concerned that we were going to stay in an apartment over a garage in an alley, the apartment was clean, quite nice and very comfortable. We would stay there again if in Missoula.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer M.

19 Jan 2022

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

Lovely place!

This was a wonderful and comfortable place to stay. Gabby is an awesome host! Thank you Gabby!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Arlington, Massachusetts

19 June 2021

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

Great visit to Missoula w excellent rental

My husband and I came to visit family in Missoula. The apt was in an excellent location, well designed, well stocked and we would rent again. Gabby is a great manager and very helpful whenever we had questions.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON

9 May 2021

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

Cozy and Comfortable

This is a wonderful spot and Gabby is a terrific host. Modern amenities, lots of space to stretch out. Very comfortable bed...comfy couch and chairs...and a nice deck. There were a lot of extra touches that made for a terrific time. When we come back to Missoula, this is where we'll stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

8 Sept 2020

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

Great little spot in an awesome location

Really cool unit above a huge garage, perfect for us and our dog as there was a park nearby for walks. The place is fully stocked and the balcony was an amazing place to sit and eat/drink our coffee. Really clean and easy process to check in and chat with the owner, would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F., Washington

12 Aug 2020

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

Convenient location

This is our second time staying at this property. It’s a wonderful pet friendly home close to the university, downtown, a park nearby and an amazing neighborhood to walk around. The owners are super helpful and wonderful hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

marcy b.

4 Aug 2020

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

Loved it!

Perfect place to stay. We enjoyed every minute of being here.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

11 July 2020

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

Everything we needed, great neighborhood

This was a perfect location to stay with my wife and two children (1&3); great walks thru the neighborhood, right next to Bonner park, morning walks to Caffe Dolce. The apt has everything we needed: Laundry, dishwasher, baby gate, parking spot. Gabby was always quick to respond for anything we needed. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

8 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet getaway

Perfect little apartment for a quiet getaway. Great location, convenient to campus and downtown.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

7 Sept 2019

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

Perfect Place

Everything was clean and new, and ina great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

2 Sept 2019

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

Loved It!

Great place - absolutely loved it!! Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F., Washington

30 Aug 2019

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

Great location

Great Missoula location. Close to the university and downtown. Everything was great from communication to check-in, cleanliness of the property, comfortable beds and linens, well-stocked kitchen and availability of the host for questions. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Traci, Oregon

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super cute little apartment above the owner's garage. It had everything we needed. Nicely decorated and clean. The designated parking space is a little tight, so be aware if you're driving a truck or a larger vehicle.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney T.

19 July 2019

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

Perfect

Our VRBO was very clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for our stay. The outside deck was awesome. The neighborhood was quiet. The owner, Gabby was very accommodating and we enjoyed spending time with her and her family. We ran the Missoula Marathon and the location of the VRBO was perfect. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019