Location: Cascade, Montana, USA (Cascade, 5 Miles from Craig: 30 Min to Great Falls or Helena)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 2 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Wade the Dearborn in the back yard where no one else fishes in this completely renovated custom house on 10 acres of the former Gary Cooper Ranch. Don’t be surprised to see deer, geese and ducks in the window nudging their way near the deck. Help yourself to the library, watch satellite television or DVD movies, or read from the house’s library.
Public put-in is an 11 hour trip; private access to two shorter put-ins. Or launch from the back yard and float one half mile down the Dearborn River to the Missouri River or from anywhere on the Dearborn to your own private fishing hole among some of nature’s oldest rock outcropping's.
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 this base, see the spetacular Glacier Park or the continent’s largest dinosaur digs to the northwest, float the Lewis and Clark Trail by pontoon boat and lunch at the island where one of the nation's most famous fires occurred, or travel south to Yellowstone National Park or Jackson Hole, each an easy day’s visit.
Bring your dogs to the kennel behind the house, hang on the deck with river and tremendous rock views, play pool or fire up your stove. BBQ or enjoy the new, custom kitchen and fisherman’s décor. In the evening, take your pick of 3 spacious bedrooms where at the end of the day 6 extra long beds await (comfortable king bed available for couples or use two twins) or tie a few at the fly-tying table.
If you’ve worn out your guide, invite him to stay in the renovated 1898 historic Cooper house (often listed on your GPS) -- it should be ready to go by the time our front yard’s spring waterfall is finishing up in full beauty. This guest house sleeps 2 more.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: in the mud room in the house
- Dryer: in the mud room in the house
- Linens Provided: We have all the linens you will need and the maid will wash up after you leave.
- Off Street Parking: Plenty of parking on 10 acres.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed: Two extra long twins can be ordered into a comfortable king, this is the room we use and our favorite.
- Queen Bed: In lovely room overlooking main area, with balcony and river views. Futon in same room.
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed: Contains extra long twin and extra long double.
- Convertible Bed: Futon is well made and comfortable, doubles as an extra sofa.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Shared Pool
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Other Amenities
- Dog kennel (dogs outside only), private fly fishing, waterfall in spring, guide cabin with beds in 2009.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Plenty of room to smoke on the deck but save the house for non-smokers like me.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- fly fishing, hiking, dinosaur digs, Glacier/Yellowstone Parks a few hours away, walk to Lewis & Clark Tower Rock
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2200/week (usually noon Saturday to noon Saturday)
OR $1150 first three nights + $325/night after
Monthly rates negotiable.
Winter hunter's discount 30%.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Cascade
We are avid outdoor people with political jobs that keep us indoors or reading the news all too often. David and friends 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. We fish in the summer and hunt in the winter ... terrific!
The Unique Benefits of this House
We want to tour the Air Force base, enjoyed seeing the statue of a dog (Shep) and the most famous Wild West block north of Great Falls, drive through Yellowstone to Jackson Hole, go to 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 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!
Property Photos
- You will find us here -- this could be you this year. - Montana Vacation Rental
- Your private fishing hole as Gary Cooper knew it. - Montana Vacation Rental
- The back yard is the Dearborn River with the Missouri River around the bend. - Montana Vacation Rental
- The river through the windows ... tonight let's play pool.
- view from upriver after fishing
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