CABIN ON THE BITTERROOT RIVER

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8202.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sula, Mt

Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Trail
‪37 min drive‬
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
‪37 min drive‬
Big Hole National Battlefield
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Please review the East Fork House Rental Agreement prior to Booking.

East Fork House is located on the bank of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River near Sula, Montana. You can hike the nearby mountain trails filled with wildlife, go fly fishing just out the back door, take a Jacuzzi, sit on the deck with a view of the mountains and the river, or take a nap with the river's murmur lulling you to sleep.

East Fork House is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath log home, complete with a covered front porch and a back deck on the river. The cabin will comfortably accommodate eight to ten people with five twin beds, one double bed and one bath upstairs, one queen size bed and adjoining bath and one king size bed and adjoining bath downstairs.

The house is fully furnished, with linens, towels, etc., Internet Service, Sat. T.V. a full kitchen, with dishes, glasses, cook & silver ware, blender, mixer, basic condiments, full laundry, hot tub on the back deck overlooking the river and Weber charcoal and gas grills. It has both propane & electric heat.

Property manager

Steve Brown

Languages

English

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

See the Rental Agreement for the Terms and Conditions of your reservation and rental. House Rules are in the EFH Info Binder located at the Cabin.

From 09/15 to 10/31 there is Heating Fee of $10:00 per night.

If you bring children, note the the cabin is close to the river and many wild animals exist in the area, including wolves, bears and mountain lions.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sula

Located in Sula, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum and Big Hole National Battlefield are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bitterroot River and Bitterroot Valley. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sula, Mt

What's nearby

Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Trail - 37 min drive - 27.6 km
Lost Trail Powder Mountain - 37 min drive - 35.9 km
Darby Park - 43 min drive - 44.4 km
Big Hole National Battlefield - 67 min drive - 63.8 km
Stock Farm Club - 90 min drive - 81.1 km

Restaurants

‪Broad Axe Lodge & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CABIN ON THE BITTERROOT RIVER pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CABIN ON THE BITTERROOT RIVER?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CABIN ON THE BITTERROOT RIVER?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CABIN ON THE BITTERROOT RIVER located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bitterroot River and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Bitterroot Valley. Lick Creek Saddle Trailhead and Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

29 July 2024

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

Best stocked VRBO we have ever stayed in!

Nice and clean. Property manager was fantastic. Hot tub very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

31 July 2024

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

East Fork House

This is one of our favorite places in the Bitterroot Valley, a place we have come back to many times. The house is clean, comfortable, and well stocked with essentials. The location is excellent. We highly recommend and will no doubt be back soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

27 Aug 2024

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

Family Fishing Trip

Cabin is right on river! Walk out the door into the water. Cabin is clean comfortable and spacious for a family. Our trip was cut short due to family emergency but we will return next year God willing! Thanks to Steve, Barb and Charles!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

5 Aug 2021

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

Comfortable, well stocked, east fork house

Great place to stay on the east fork. The house is comfortable, well stocked, quiet, and clean. Wonderful place to spend some relaxation time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

allan d.

23 July 2024

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

wonderful river front

Fantastic location for Bitterroot river and the Big Hole. Very clean and spacious. River front was a bonus. We enjoyed the hot tub and grill on the bk porch along with the solitude. The white noise of the river at night made for peaceful sleep ! We even caught a few fish right off the deck . The only suggestion is to possibly cut the tall grass etc away from the deck so you can see what may be coming at you 😁Over all it was great and would definitely consider going back ❗️

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen E., Sedona, Arizona

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice but not how it was represented

We called ahead as told, before we arrived, three times and left messages about when we were arriving. After two 10 hour days if driving we arrived to find the home locked and no one to meet us as promised. We had no cell reception so we needed to travel back down the road to email the owner through Vrbo. Needless to say it was a frustrating experience. Eventually the caretakers called us and came to open the home for us. They said they didn’t have any one scheduled for the time we were scheduled to be there. That was all disturbing. Eventually we settled in. The place was ok, no too clean, but large with various add on rooms. The showers were small add-ons in the corner of the bathrooms. The flys were horrible every day on the deck, so we didn’t spend as much time there as we hoped. The flys were really horrible! There was no wading fly fishing from the house because the rocks and boulders were too big. We found a small campground upstream to wade in and fish. The setting was beautiful and we loved hearing the river at night. Overall, we think a really good cleaning job, and some furniture upgrades and professional exterminators, might go a long way.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

1 Oct 2022

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

Favorite

Our favorite!! On the Eastfork of the Bitterroot River

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

31 July 2022

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

Great location for fly fishing the East Fork River and the Bitterroot Valley

Excellent location right on the East Fork River. Great fishing off the back deck and down the steps.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ken W.

26 May 2022

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

Lots of raIn and snow

Good

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D., Redlands

30 Oct 2021

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

Perfect place on the river

This house is just as listed. It has everything you need and plenty of beds. We have stayed here several times now and will return again. Fully furnished kitchen has coffee pot but no Keurig machine so bring one if that’s how you make your coffee.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

29 Sept 2021

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

Our favorite

Try & stay here every year. Live the Bitterroot river & is close to Wisdom & fishing

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

26 Sept 2021

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

Great location for fishing

Nice kitchen and living area. Lower level bedrooms very nice. Upper level bedrooms have slanted ceiling so watch your head. Would rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carin E., Spokane, WA

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful fishing cabin - read the fine print

This cabin is exactly as pictured in the listing, possibly a little better. It is a fantastic place to relax with a group, enjoy the sound of the river, and fly fish. My husband and brother in law had a great time wading up and down the river. There is another house right across the river from this one which you don't see in the pictures, but it is a bit back from the river and hidden by plenty of bushes. Otherwise, the cabin feels completely private. The kitchen was the best stocked with dishes, pots/pans, utensils, and small appliances of any vacation rental we have ever had, including high end homes. And the dishes were clean! I'm used to finding half of the silverware, plates, and glasses with food crusted on them. Not the case here. Possibly because the dishwasher worked great. The bathrooms, while older, still felt clean. No black grout like in other rentals. Only kind of gross thing was The hand soap container was nearly empty and at first, all I could find was a container FULL of previously used bars of soap. Super gross any time, and not safe during COVID. I found full liquid soap containers and new bars of soap in one of the cabinets. There are rodents. You will see traps around and I saw one live one. We have had this with other (much less clean) cabin rentals on rivers in Montana so maybe rodents are unavoidable? The check in process here is not the typical VRBO check in where you get a code for a lock box a few days before check in. I received the usual "here's your key" email from VRBO a few days before but the day before, noticed the field was blank when I logged in. I also received a phone call and email from the mangers a couple of days before asking to arrange a meet and greet. This was off-putting because the listing described a no-contact check in process and I look for this when booking during COVID. Even pre-COVID, I can't tell you the last time I actually had to meet the owner or manager of a rental at check in. They explained to me that they had had problems with no-contact check in and that this was described in the rental agreement. I looked and the agreement says nothing about not being able to do no-contact checkins. They did end up making an exception for me. In addition, even though the listing says the cabin sleeps 8-10 people, there is an extra fee of $20 per person per night over 4 people. This seems deceiving, but we were already committed to the week, by the time I saw it.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Jasper

15 Aug 2021

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

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

13 June 2021

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

Perfect cabin on a great river!

I’m not sure it gets much better than staying in the mountains in such a comfortable cabin with great front and back decks. Sitting outside with either coffee in the morning or a drink in the evening and watching and hearing the river run by is pure bliss. The kitchen is more equipped for cooking than most we’ve been, which is nice since groceries were a little ways out. We love the area, it’s just so peaceful and gorgeous. Thanks for giving us a great place to kick back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

16 Sept 2020

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

Great Family Cabin

We had a wonderful time at this Cabin on the river. We had our 2 young grandkids ages 55 and 6 and it was a great spot for them. Large lawns to run around and a fishing deck on the river to cast their lines. Beds are great, bedding is nice and comfortable, rooms are clean . Bathrooms are nice, great showers and a bath tub too. The kitchen is fully stocked, if you have favorite spices you could bring, but kitchen has most you would need. Wonderful views of the river from the windows in kitchen and family room and master bedroom. Sit on the deck and watch the river go by it can’t get better than that !! Great time for us and we will come back again!!

8/10 Good

Mark A.

28 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Nice fishing cabin. Well stocked and comfortable. User friendly and good property manager. River in back fished ok. Limited wading spots. Rocks are slippery. Great fishing in the area. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D., Redlands

15 Dec 2019

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

Perfect Fall Stay

This property is just as advertised with two downstairs bedrooms and three upstairs bedrooms that also work as a bunkhouse. The cabin is fully appointed with cooking cleaning items needed for everyday living and even a brand new oven. Check in was a breeze and Chuck the care taker couldn’t have been nicer. If you have any problems are questions he is right on them. Perfect place to stay right on the river for fishing. Great for groups large or small. I can’t say enough good about it! Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

9 Sept 2019

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

River house

Great stay, had a lot of fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

5 Sept 2019

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

Great place to stay

Location! Location! Location! Will rent again next year

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

malcolm n.

9 Aug 2019

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

Right on the river

Great place literally steps from the east fork of the bitterroot. For the fisherman I must have caught 100 cutthroats within 50 yards of the steps to the water, mostly smallish but a few 16” plus. For the non fisherman the sound and beauty of the river is surreal. We saw a deer and fawn at rivers edge several evenings. Very relaxing stay. Would return and recommend without hesitation

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., Austin

30 July 2019

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

Great Location and Home

Excellent home. Well equipped and perfect setting. Literally on the river with national forest 500 yards away. Everything was as described. Perfect for our group. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Charlie F.

11 July 2019

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

great

The fixtures in the house were all cheap and showers were small other than that its a great location, would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

8 Oct 2018

All the comforts of home and more!!Great family vacation!!

From the first night when we walked in till the last day when we reluctantly had to leave, this Home offered everything we could possibly want. Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and the incredible view of the river from it. The open plan living area, huge dining table, couches and chairs, allowed the family to be together wether eating, cooking or watching TV. Fully stocked kitchen had everything from wine glasses to cookie sheets and Tupperware. Half the family enjoyed fly fishing the Bitter Root while the other half went browsing in the town of Darby and Hamilton. Also made it out to Gold Bug hot springs in Idaho , two hour trip was well worth it!! The home was clean, charmingly decorated with rustic fishing items. Mini library, games.... really there was nothing we wanted for. Really impressed with all the little extras. The home offers beautiful views of Nature, great place to kick back and relax and spend great family time!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

27 Sept 2018

Best scenic location on the East Fork!

Perfect spot for our annual visit to MT with friends. Great cabin for the four of us. Very clean, lovely spot steps from the water, well stocked with everything we needed to “live” for the week. Comfortable and functional. The deck & hot tub were two of our favorite features. Would definitely recommend this cabin to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Steve Brown

Coming from the city, this cabin in this location gives me the opportunity to relax and enjoy the mountain and river surroundings that most people only experience in a travel log

Why they chose this property

Being a lifelong fisherman and outdoor enthusiast, this place provides it all

What makes this property unique

Area activities include: fishing, horseback riding, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, four wheeling on ATVs, hunting, river rafting, bird watching, snowmobiling, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, antiquing and historic sightseeing.

The river receives very little fishing pressure in this area and teems with wild trout that readily take dry flies most of the year. Big game abounds in the surrounding forest and it is not unusual to see deer or Big Horn Sheep in the front yard in the evening or in the early morning hours. Sometimes even an Elk or a Moose may wander into the yard.

Languages:

English

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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