Life is Good Lodge Montana on Gary Cooper Ranch at Dearborn River

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Cascade, MT

Dearborn River4 min walk
Holter Lake32 min drive
Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.)42 min drive
Gates of the Mountains Marina43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wade or enjoy a private take out/put in on the Dearborn River in the back yard. Fly fishing guides come to fish here n their days off when we are at the house!

Custom house on 10 acres. Don’t be surprised to see deer, ducks and geese nudging their way near the deck, or a bear eating huckleberries along the river in the early morning. If you are especially quiet and observant, the hundred thousand acres of ranch across the river have antelope, bear, goats and even a rare bobcat or mountain lion.

Help yourself to the library, watch satellite television or DVD movies, or read from the house’s library. Full size pool table ...

Only few miles from the Missouri Inn over the bridge where the Untouchables was filmed, enjoy the canyon or visit the Lewis and Clark’s Tower Rock and surrounding park. From your base, drive south to Yellowstone, northwest to Glacier Park, or to the continent’s largest dinosaur digs. Float the Lewis and Clark Trail by pontoon boat and lunch at the island where one of the nation's most famous fire occurred, or "ride the rails" with Europeans. there is gambling, but it isn't in your face if you want to avoid it.

Hike with tremendous rock views, or enjoy the new, custom kitchen and fisherman’s décor. In the evening, BBQ, use the fire pit, hang on the deck and watch the sunset, then take your pick of three spacious bedrooms where extra long beds await.

Property manager

Donna

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Perfect place for children to feel free!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Prior notice please!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

A kennel with advance notice; no dogs in house.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoke on the deck with closed windows, not inside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Prior notice please!

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cascade

Located in Cascade, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Tower Rock State Park and Dearborn River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tower Rock Trailhead. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cascade, MT

What's nearby

Dearborn River - 4 min walk
Tower Rock State Park - 18 min drive
Holter Lake - 32 min drive
Holter Dam - 32 min drive
Gates of the Mountains Marina - 43 min drive

Getting around

Great Falls, MT (GTF-Great Falls Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Izaak's - 15 min drive
Missouri Inn - 17 min drive
Craig Bar - 15 min drive
Papa's Burgers & Burritos - 15 min drive
Uncle Joes - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life is Good Lodge Montana on Gary Cooper Ranch at Dearborn River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Life is Good Lodge Montana on Gary Cooper Ranch at Dearborn River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is Good Lodge Montana on Gary Cooper Ranch at Dearborn River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is Good Lodge Montana on Gary Cooper Ranch at Dearborn River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Missouri River and Dearborn River. Tower Rock Trailhead and Tower Rock State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sefton I.

Sep 17, 2023

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

True Montana Cabin

My brother and I took our father to Montana on a fishing trip as a gift for his 80th birthday. This place was remote and spacious with a pool table and satellite internet to boot! The owners provided lots of great information on how to get there and where to find groceries, etc. They even gave me some tips on what flies to use for our time there! The place was clean and was the best stocked VRBO house I’ve ever rented. Be sure you follow the advice to get a 4wd vehicle to get there. The airport rental agencies couldn’t promise us that we would get 4wd so we used the Turo app to find a private owner to rent a car from. The trout are in the pool right in front of this place. Magical.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Aug 21, 2023

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

Rugged riverside cabin

What a wonderful stay! The cabin was extremely accommodating and clean. It had all the amenities that one would figure they would have at their own home. As they warn numerous of times, the road and drive way to the cabin is rugged and I would say a 4x4 vehicle of some type is REQUIRED to get to, but fortunately we were prepared. It took around 10-15 minutes to reach the cabin from the highway as you have to go SLOW as you traverse the mountains to get to the cabin. Some parts of the road have some steep, but breath taking views! Just be aware of this and you will have no problem. Donna was extremely responsive when we had questions regarding river access and making sure we weren't trespassing on nearby properties. (It wasn't an issue and we had full access to the Dearborn River and additional access in different locations of the Dearborn with a permission slip from the owners, incredible!) Be sure to read their letter they send when you book thoroughly, it covers all of your questions. The only thing to be aware is that in the photos, you don't see (or its hard to see) additional houses near the cabin. Just be advised that there are 4 additional cabins/ residences "nearby" but definitely not in close proximity. If you're looking for a cabin in extreme isolation, this is ALMOST that, but with some neighbors no closer than 100 yards or further, just to be mindful of. Overall it was a great stay for myself and family for a guys fishing trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Jul 8, 2023

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

Wow!

This was our second time staying at this property, and again, we were blown away by how beautiful it was! We loved to spend time each day fishing and swimming in the river! Each evening we had deer to watch as we sat outside on the deck and enjoyed the landscape! Can't wait to return again! Thank you!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tyler s.

Jun 15, 2023

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

Hidden Gem

This place is was great. The property is absolutely incredible. Its truly a unique experience. We had zero issues with anything, and Donna was great to work with. We will definitely be back in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David D., Chester Springs

May 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Privacy and Wilderness

Tremendous views and peaceful setting.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna

We are avid outdoor people with political jobs that keep us indoors or reading the news all too often. The men were driving thousands of miles on annual 'vacation' fly fishing the West. One year I persuaded them to rent a week in Montana, and they found hundreds of great spots to fish all where the Dearborn and Missouri Rivers connect. The next year we bought not one but two great houses -- and have not looked back.

Why they chose this property

We fish in the summer and hunt in the winter ... and there is nothing like leaving the humidity of DC and hanging out on the water.

What makes this property unique

We drive through Yellowstone to Jackson Hole, go to Fort Benton for the statue of a dog (Shep) and the most famous Wild West block north of Great Falls, visit the Charles Russell Museum to see the new exhibits, float the historic tour of the places Lewis and Clark saw, and endlessly fish or sunbathe. There are shrimp-fed edible pink fish at the dam, and someone is always giving us elk or venison to roast (which you can actually buy), yum! And the galleries and jewelry are fabulous, but you may even enjoy the gambling. The first time I read in the yard, three deer were curious and came closer to visit!