Perfect Man-cation!

Guest: Kirk (Akron OH)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

My brother, father & I stayed for about a week and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Being raised a country boy in Ohio I was ready to get back to some basics. The view alone was astounding as were our daily adventures. Thank God for 4WD. The cabin was perfect for 3 boisterous men. The accomadations were fine and were what we were expecting for a trip to Montana. No fancy sheets for me thank you very much. The local contact met us promptly in Billings and we hit all the points of interest he mentioned. Perfect distance for short drives into Cody, Big Timber and Billings. The cabin was just what we wanted. Cheers!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

secluded retreat, but NOT 2 bedroom

Guest: Idaho traveler (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 07/29/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

First, this property is NOT a 2-bedroom cabin, as advertised. There is one bed in a loft that is not enclosed, i.e., it is not a separate room and is visible from the main room of the cabin. There is a futon in the common area between the kitchen and back deck. There is a sofa in the basement that folds out into a bed; it is in full view of anyone standing near the stairwell on the main floor. There is no private space in this cabin, except the bathroom. The second drawback is that it is not especially clean. We had to change the sheets when we got there, and wash the dishes before we used them. The basement area does not appear to have been swept or vacuumed in a long time. There is dust and dirt in the corners, etc. Given that, it’s not clear what the $75 cleaning fee covered. On the positive side: The owner(?)/manager(?) was quick to respond to rental inquiry, and was pleasant and easy to deal with. He met us in Columbus, gave good directions to the cabin, and also told us about some local attractions and services. The cabin is nicely secluded and very quiet, situated in the hills between Columbus and Absarokee. It is reasonably close to access points in the National Forest and Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, which were important to us because we planned to hike in the area. The road and driveway are a bit rough in places, but we had no trouble in our Subaru. The back deck and the front porch are both nice places to sit, especially morning and evening. The back deck has chairs and a table, but the front porch does not. You have to sit on the steps if you want to hang out there. We saw deer and turkeys in the yard. The kitchen was reasonably well equipped, in terms of utensils, plates, and appliances. There was not an oven but there is a microwave, stove, coffee maker, fridge, etc. We did not try out the TV or videos. Cell phone reception was good. As a “home base” for excursions into the national forest, it was a good location and a good retreat at the end of the day. Overall, I give this a “Fair” rating, primarily because of misrepresentation regarding the bedrooms, and substandard cleaning.

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Guest: Lisa & Patrick (-)
Date of Stay: 09/05/10 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

This was the perfect get-away cabin. There is no place like this to bring two people together without the interruptions of everyday life. My favorite part of the cabin was the back deck. There were several things we saw and enjoyed but sitting on the deck, drinking coffee was absoultely beautiful. We will remember this vacation our entire lives and may always look for the peace, solitude, and pure romantic setting that this cabin has. Thank you so much for making this cabin available to strangers. It is so beautiful. When we walked in, we were in awe and it exceeded the expectations. The pictures of the cabin were very accurate & its as unique as I hoped. Thanks again and hope to come back.

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Guest: John & Lisa, from Oregon (-)
Date of Stay: 08/16/10 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

This was truly a unique experience. We enjoyed the wonderful craftsmanship of this cabin and pastoral surroundings. Best wishes,

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Guest: Tim & Tracy, from Philly (-)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

We came off a 6-day backpacking trip to the lake plateaus and then spent 3 lovely days enjoying this beautiful cabin. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. Grilling on the back deck will be long remembered.

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Guest: "Mom" (-)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

Time to say goodbye; the past month has been filled with laughter, joy, & Love. However I owe it to my beautiful daughter. The time we shered between us and friends will be beautiful memories to remember & to share with each other over & over again. To all I say "Be happy, Love you, and God Bless.

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Guest: Deb (-)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

This is my 3rd visit up to the cabin to visit my best friend and her mother. What a beautiful place, so serene. My hosts made your cabin a home during their stay here, fresh flowers everywhere. Good food, lots of laughs, lots of love. I was happy to see hummingbirds & wild turkeys, saw deer with their velvet horns. The cabin is very comfortable and homey- a real nice get away from everyday life. Thanks for opening your home to others to enjoy.

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Guest: Laura,Danny, Travis, Dylan & Stone; Austin, Texas (-)
Date of Stay: 07/24/09 Review Submitted: 12/19/10

We drove 1800 miles from Austin, Texas; 3 boys (12, 11, & 3) and their road weary parents pulled in about 3:00 PM. The trio exploded from the car and explored every possible nook and cranny within 2 hours; exclaiming every few minutes "This place is awesome" Are we staying here for 2 weeks?" "Can we trade our home in Texas for this one?" After the explosion of exploration and exclaimation the quiet returned to The Hermitage Over 10 novels were read, pages of sketches were made, and hours were spent walking the ravines. Thank you for sharing your special retreat. We hope to return and enjoy the pace of nature again soon. Happy Trails!

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