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Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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anaconda, MT
  • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Old Works Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Montana Tech of the University of Montana
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Butte, MT (BTM-Bert Mooney)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs!

Luxurious, custom-designed and built private home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large recreation room in the finished basement downstairs, hand-built furniture and stone fireplace designed by owner, and a magnificent view of the surrounding foothills, pasturelands and Pintlar Mountain Range of the Anaconda-Pintlar Wilderness Area in southwestern Montana.
Ours is a single-level house with vaulted ceilings and a finished basement. There is now a ramp for easy accessibility. Amenities include internet WiFi access, streaming netflixs etc.. TV, an indoor jacuzzi in the master bedroom, air conditioning, a pool table, Foosball table, wood-burning chiminea, propane barbecue, a large yard and sheltered patio area, and plenty of space for parking your RV or trailers.
If you decide to bring your horses, we have a barn and a five acre paddock to help make them comfortable.
With only a five minute drive to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, you can enjoy dining, golf, a relaxing spa day, or take a walk along the Copperway Trail that helps link Butte and Anaconda together in an east-west route through Durant Canyon. Unfortunately only Fairmont guests can use the swimming pools. Thirty minutes from the house, the Mt. Haggin Wildlife Management and Recreation Area offers an abundance of sporting and recreational opportunities, depending on the season, including hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.
If your tastes are inclined toward history, you can explore Butte and Anaconda, which, together, form the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark District; or visit the beautifully restored 19th Century buildings and attractions of Philipsburg, or the vintage car museum or the old prison in Deer Lodge less than an hour away. Numerous ghost towns dot the area, and up at the 10,000 foot level of the nearby wilderness area, the crest of the Anaconda-Pintlar Range helps form a small part of the American West’s spine that is the Continental Divide. If you’re lucky, and careful, you might even spot some white-tail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk or perhaps other wildlife while you’re out on a hike or a drive.
Go for a scenic drive past Georgetown Lake, or downhill skiing at Discovery Basin, take a Trolley Tour or one of the guided walking tours of Butte's historic district, visit the Mining Museum, take a drive over Mill Creek Pass, visit the Big Hole Battlefield, enjoy the falls at Lost Creek State Park, get your license and fish one of Montana’s blue ribbon trout rivers or streams, or schedule your visit to coincide with Evel Knievel Days or the Montana Folk Festival.
An abundance of historic and recreational activities await your visit, and so do we. If possible, we’d like to be there when you arrive so we can help you get acquainted with our house. If this is not possible, then please give us a call so we can let you know where the key is.
The attached garage is not available for guests, but there’s plenty of room for parking in the driveway.
Check-in is at 4:00 P.M., and check-out is by 11:00
We no longer offer an outside hot tub, but the Jacuzzi tub in bedroom is awesome!


Property manager

Russ and Lisa Scherman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Get a hold of the host.
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Pets

Pets allowed
$10.00 nightly fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, even weed

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
Note from host: Get a hold of the host.
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

Anaconda

Located in Anaconda, this holiday home is in the mountains. Copper Village Museum & Arts Center and Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garrity Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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anaconda, MT

What's nearby

  • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Copper Village Museum & Arts Center - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Old Works Golf Course - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Montana Tech of the University of Montana - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Georgetown Lake - 39 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • Butte, MT (BTM-Bert Mooney) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Joe's Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Springwater Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mile High Dining Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Joe's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Just Regans Catering - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs! located?

This family-friendly Anaconda holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort and Fairmont Golf. The Copper Chute and Anaconda Rotary Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
We had multiple family members; couples, kids and one dog. The home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, close to Fairmont!
Enjoyed the property! Spacious and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of character and room!!
Close to Butte and sites to see! Tons of room for large families!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Great place! very Homey
We had a great time and really appreciate the effort the owners went through to make our stay both memorable and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Georgia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a wonderful time, we enjoy the house and the nice yard. The mountains are wonderful to look at brings back so many memories.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Very nice house, well equipped and the view is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This house was a excellent choice for us. The main floor was handicap accessible for our son in a wheelchair. The house was also big enough to host family for a get together. The game room downstairs was a hit. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find in Anaconda.
Lisa and Russ are great and the stay was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., Pekin, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family reunion
This home was great for our family , well appointed , comfortable rooms . Lots of space perfect location Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
This is the second time we have stayed here and just love the location. Super easy to find and so close to Fairmont. Much more comfortable for a group than a hotel room and all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every Amenity and W/C Accessible
Highly recommend Russ and Lisa to host your Montana home away from home. Great location for a base to enjoy many activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We had a great stay at the "Smelter Stack View Inn"! Was a wonderful place to come back to after days of excursions to Georgetown Lake, Phillipsburg, The Old Montana Prison, Anaconda, and Butte. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D., Rathdrum

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Comfortable Place
It was very comfortable for my family and I , Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a big family
The views were great and the house was a great size for large family. 6 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of space. The backyard was perfect for kids to run around in and the washer and dryer were so helpful! The kids loved running around and it was a great quick trip to anaconda, Georgetown lake, and butte. Only adjustment we had was the light coming in through the window shades in the am. A secret gem in big sky country!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Originally a stopover a couple of nights returning from vacation with 7 people ranging from 2 to 69. Home and people were fantastic. Would definitely stay again and possibly make it the vacation destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Softball Team Stay
Everything was great! Great memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
This house is wonderful. It is very comfortable, has plenty of space, is nicely furnished, and nicely equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Perfect for our group
Very nice house in a great location. It was close enough to go swimming, hiking, anything you want. Also nice enough to stay in a relax and spend time with family. We had a group of 4 families and it was perfected comfortable for all of us. Will definately stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!!
We had the best time recalibrating and getting out of Los Angeles for a few weeks at Lisa and Russ' property. The home was beautiful and provided the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy some time in the snow. While we were enjoying our stay, we were already planning our next return trip! Can't recommend enough if you're headed to Montana!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G., Coeur D Alene, ID

Hot Springs Getaway
We loved this house! The game room kept the kids and adults entertained and there was plenty of space to move around. The best part is how close it was to the Hot Springs...we were able to go in the morning, come back to the house for a rest, then go back to the springs for the rest of the afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Lisa was so easy to work with. This property and views are must sees😍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Becky W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Spacious home filled with lots of antiques and Anaconda history.
Homeowners were easy to work with, quick to communicate and ver accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Southwestern Montana Gift!
The property and location were absolutely perfect - and the views can't be beat. I stayed with family and friends, and there was enough room to all feel like we had our own space but also come together and feel like we're at home. Lisa was an amazing host and my family all talked about going back, same place/same time next year :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
The house was amazing and the homeowners were wonderful! The property was large and tranquil. The dining room and family room were perfect for family gatherings and the game room downstairs was a blast. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Wonderland
Beautiful house and location...fabulous tree and house was decked for the occasion!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Russ and Lisa Scherman

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It all started with my great-great grandfather, Hans Henry Peterson, who immigrated from Germany in 1880 and homesteaded a portion of the land that eventually became the family ranch where I grew up. Hans was known locally as the “Sauerkraut King” for his particular sauerkraut, which he cooked with his specific recipe from all of the harvested cabbage! The barrels of sauerkraut were hauled to butcher shops by horse and wagon. From these humble beginnings, he and his children, and theirs, on down to my parents, and the thirteen of us who are their children, built up what is today a successful, multi-generational working ranch. My mother and each of my twelve siblings and their families still live close by!
My husband, Russ, and I built our own beautiful home where we did so we could raise our children and enjoy all the area has to offer, and still be near our large extended family. We have had so many memorable family gatherings around skiing, hiking, fishing, picnicking, snowmobiling, hunting, horseback riding, exploring ghost towns, and following scenic routes on drives that yield one breathtaking view after another. We want to keep our home in our family, and also share its beautiful sunsets and homey atmosphere with those special people who wish to come be our guests here and enjoy our little corner of the world.

Why they chose this property

My husband, Russ, and I chose this site both for the beautiful scenery surrounding it, and its accessibility. Our home is one mile away from the main ranch house where my mother still lives and all the hands gather for lunch, and just a few minutes from Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, where we like to go for regular swims. Russ is in construction, and I taught school in Anaconda, so the location could not have been better for our work. It is also conveniently located only a couple minutes from Interstate 90 (I-90), which is the main artery we take to Butte, Bozeman, Billings, the Dakotas, Missoula, Spokane, Seattle, or the I-15 junction that threads the Canadian border with the Mexican border and all the U.S. towns and parks between. Yet even with such proximity to Interstate access, the property is still quiet and feels secluded.

What makes this property unique

My husband, Russ, designed our beautiful home, as well as several of its furniture pieces, and the stone fireplace. Russ has excellent taste and a keen eye for combinations of material, lines of sight and detail, so our home is rustic, but also classy and elegant. Each window offers a uniquely beautiful view. In fact, with the contours of southwestern Montana’s landscape as a backdrop, all the views, whether from the inside or out of doors, are incredible and change constantly, depending on the light and time of day. Yet, from our place, one can be in any one of several nearby towns within fifteen minutes to an hour, or at the trailhead to a recreation area or local park in similar time. This unique combination of magnificent views and convenient accessibility adds to the overall relaxing feel of being on retreat, nestled into a quiet location.

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