Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Location and Views!

Guest: travelbee (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/14/12

We stayed at this house for a week at the end of September 2011. It was our first time in Montana and visiting Yellowstone NP and our first time using VRBO so we didn't really know what to expect. Now that we've dealt with more house owners i have to commend Bob for making the whole process so smooth and fast and hassle-free. He was a pleasure to deal with! We got our deposit back after we came back without having had to ask for it. we also appreciated the little personal touches around the house when we got there such as trail mix and popcorn and all the different magazines and brochures about the area and the parks and of course the DVD collection, especially the Yellowstone DVDs which we enjoyed immensely. Having books in one of the bedrooms was super nice as well! Finding the house was very easy, we just followed Bob's directions and had no problems. The house is located in such a great area: since we were there in the fall, you could see the tree leaves changing color, the grass was all white-yellow and those mountains in the back were amazing! the weather was quite warm with day temperatures in 60s-70sF on our arrival, but nights and early mornings were much cooler! it was quite windy some of the days and there was some rain overnight, so beautiful fall weather! we really enjoyed the apple tree by the house and the family of mule deer that greeted us when we arrived. the house itself has 3 levels: the living room/kitchen/one of the bathrooms and two bedrooms with the deck are located on the main(second) level. we mostly used the main floor and were very comfortable there. the living room is very nice with a huge deck and a hot tub/grill and a great place to watch the stars at night. the kitchen was well-equipped and we had everything we needed including soap and cleaning supplies which we really appreciated. the only thing that could be improved in the kitchen is the sharpness of the knives; they were quite dull. there's another bedroom in the attic, but the stairs are quite steep. there are more bedrooms and another kitchen and bathroom and washer/dryer in the basement(all bedrooms and kitchen have windows), but i much prefer the main floor! the house was very clean. so the house was great for us and our needs and we would not hesitate to stay there again. it's about a 45 minute drive to Yellowstone NP entrance in Gardiner, MT and it's a beautiful drive(you can see bison,mule deer,pronghorn sheep and coyotes). Thanks Bob for letting us stay!

Owner response:Hello Tanya, Thank you very much for the kind words...truly! We're very happy to have been able to accommodate you and your party in a pleasing way. Thank you again, you're wonderful people and you're always welcome to our home! Bob & Pam of Paradise Valley Getaway.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Getaway, Stunning Views, Total Relaxation!

Guest: sara (NYC)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 11/13/11

We were so pleased with our choice of the Paradise Valley Getaway. It was simple to get to from Bozeman Airport and the location is perfect for numerous day trips. However, we enjoyed the the place so much that we stayed at the house and relaxed much of the time. Sitting on the deck was wonderful as the clear, sunny mid-August weather was absolutely perfect. We welcomed regular visits from deer in the afternoons. The kitchen was well-equipped and we ate nearly all of our meals at the house. All of the appliances and utensils were in excellent condition. Everything in the house was impeccably clean. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful the views are, not just from the deck, but also the living room and kitchen. This house probably has some of the nicest, unobstructed views in the area. There's plenty of space between the house and its nearest neighbors making it feel private, but it's also not too far removed from things. I heartily recommend Paradise Valley Getaway and would absolutely return again.

Owner response:Hello Sara, We can't thank you enough for your wonderful review. We're so very, very happy you had an enjoyable stay. We try accommodating our guests by providing all the comforts of a home away from home. You're great people and are always welcome to our home. Thank you very much! Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We didn't want to leave!!!!

Guest: JP (Tygh Valley, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

This place is everything described and more. Seriously, the pictures don't do it justice. We stay at many VRBO's and we set a very high bar for excellence.I would say this was one of the very best places we have ever stayed in. Almost every waking moment at the house was out on the back deck. The crisp mountain air, comfy deck furniture and amazing scenery begged to be enjoyed (rain or shine)! This place is very spacious and we all had plenty of private space. Everywhere we turned, we saw special touches that welcomed us as guests. The kitchen was well-stocked (except no dishwasher) and my husband (gourmet cook, if there ever was one) was thrilled to find every kind of cookware needed. Although this place is a good 30 minutes from Yellowstone, it was nice to be away from all the mania the closer you get to the park. Our teen grandsons went white water rafting and loved it. Swam at Chico Hot Springs (they thought that was ho-hum) but we ate at their pool-side cafe and it was delicious. If you're going to YNP, I'd suggest going to Hayden Valley to see wildlife -- early. We got there at 7:00am and according to others, missed a lot of stuff an hour earlier. We stayed here a week and would loved to have stayed longer. You will love this place. We certainly did!

Owner response:Hello Linda, Thank you for the wonderful review. We try making it as much as possible like a home away from home without the hotel feel. You're among the growing number of people choosing to reserve a year ahead of time allowing you the opportunity of picking the week you want. It was great having you and you're always welcome to our home! Very Appreciatively, Bob & Pam of Paradise Valley Getaway.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Let's Meet In Paradise Valley

Guest: Family Fun (Deer Creek, MN)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

Beautiful home....especially loved the "old school" wood floor in kitchen! We were concerned there would not be enough room for all of us to find some alone space but not an issue (the children made their own little"Lego Land" in the lower level back room). The deck and patio were so much more than expected! Glorious days spent hiking local trails, Yellowstone, white water rafting, Chico Hot Springs, fly fishing (which was best in Yellowstone due to the high muddy water in local rivers/lakes) and just hanging out in this wonderful home. But, sorry to say, I think the mosquitoes followed us from Minnesota and we decided to leave them there so bring repellent if you want to enjoy being outside in the evenings. Would we (family from Minnesota, Colorado & Oregon) meet here again some year? Yes!

Owner response:Hello Leslie and the gang, We're very happy you had a wonderful time! We understood you had a large group coming from 3 different locations and we're delighted to hear everything worked out well for everyone! We thank you for choosing Paradise Valley Getaway. You're always welcome to our home.....any time. Thank you very much for your kind words! Very very appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Big Mountains, Big Sky

Guest: Brett (Evansville, IN)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

Great location, great view, and great beds! Everything you might need is here. The deer think they run the place. Short, scenic drive to Yellowstone Park. Very peaceful and relaxing. The week flew by.

Owner response:Hello Brett, Thank you very very much for your positive review. We're very happy you had an enjoyable time. You guys are always welcome to our home! Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paradise Valley Getaway is the perfect name for this retreat!!

Guest: Kristin (Prior Lake, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

Wow! What a wonderful place! If you rely on pictures in an add to help you choose your destination, look no further! This is a beautifully maintained property with all the amenities you could imagine! Great for large groups as there are 2 kitchens and a 6 person hot tub on the deck overlooking Emigrant Peak. This property is approx 30 miles north of Gardiner and the north entrance into Yellowstone Park, a nice drive along the river. Chico Hot Springs is just down the road. Deer came right to the deck to visit regularly, so neat to see! Will be telling friends and family about it for years to come. Highly recommended!

Owner response:Hello Kristin, We thank you for the very favorable review and are very happy you had an enjoyable stay. You're always welcome to our home. Very Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

For The Ultimate Yellowstone Vacation - Stay Here!!

Guest: Kris/Ron (Walled Lake, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/09/10

The views at PVG are spectacular! This is a roomy, clean and well-furnished rental. No detail has been overlooked. Our family of 5 (with 3 large teenagers) were extremely comfortable with all kids getting a bedroom to themselves. The beds were beyond comfortable! We enjoyed every minute of our stay and were very sad to leave. It was a wonderful place to relax and unwind after many full days at Yellowstone. PVG is secluded and private, yet convenient enough to Yellowstone and Emigrant for supplies. I especially enjoyed visiting Poppy's Coffee before our daily excursions. I work at Starbucks and unfortunately, am hopelessly addicted. Thank you, Bob and Pam, for opening your beautiful home for us. We hope to return there someday soon!

Owner response:Dear Kris & Ron, We thank you very much for the very positive review. We're very very happy you and your family had a great time. You're always welcome to our home! Appreciatevely, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect location for Yellowstone Trip

Guest: Sue (Ferrum, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

"WOW!" is the first thing we said when entering this beautiful, well maintained home. There were eight adults and one child in our party and we were all well accommodated in the four bedrooms provided. The living area offered a large eat-in kitchen open to a wonderful large sitting area. Both had large picture windows with amazing views of the Abasorka and Gallatan Mtns. The house sits just outside of a small town with general store, cafe and shopping,even an old time saloon only five minutes away. Fishing and boating access is also very close. We paddled the Yellowstone River one day and were only 20 minutes from put-in to take out and home. Yellowstone north entrance and the fun town of Gardiner are only 30 miles on highway 89 south. Easy ride and we say elk, buffalo and antelope before we ever got into the park. Livingston is just 25 miles north and offers great restaurants and shopping. There are lots of guides for fishing, horseback riding and whitewater rafting all within 1/2 hour of the house. It had everything we needed, laundry, hot tub, grill and a beautiful deck. The pictures on the site are exactly the view, no kidding. Beds were so comfortable I never woke up once at night, unusual for me. For us it made for the perfect vacation. Thanks again for sharing.

Owner response:Hello Sue and family. We thank you very much for choosing us and for the - WOW - review! We try to provide all the comforts of home in the midst of such surrounding splendor which to us is a dream come true. You're always welcome to our home. Very Appreciatively, Bob & Pam, Paradise Valley Getaway.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Truly a Paradise

Guest: Nancy & Dennis (Dane, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/16/10

Our family had a GREAT vacation at Paradise Valley -- all the comforts of home and more. There wasn't anything you didn't think of, it was spotless and the views and scenery are amazing. The hot tub was a relaxing place for our family each evening and we enjoyed watching the deer in the yard each day. We would highly recommend horseback riding in the hills at nearby Bear Paw Outfitters - a very experienced family run business. Thank you for a vacation my family will remember for a lifetime!!

Owner response:Hello Nancy & Dennis, We're very appreciative of your positive review. It's a great place to escape and unplug and we're very happy you enjoyed your stay with us! You're always welcome to our home. Appreciatively, Bob & Pam - Paradise Valley Getaway.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more!

Guest: Pat /Mary (Milltown, IN)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/15/10

Just a personal note to you to say thanks for such a wonderful place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. The house is everything and more than we expected and the view is one of the most amazing things we've ever seen! The little personal added touches (snacks, spices, soaps, etc..) to anything and everything needed in the kitchen were greatly appreciated (not to mention getting the hot tub ready early for us. We couldn't have enjoyed ourselves any more! We've rented many homes for trips (we really don't care for hotels) and this one is top notch, one of the best we've been in.

Owner response:Dear Pat & Mary, We thank you very much for your very positive and detailed review. It's our pleasure providing you with a sense of home away from home and know what you mean about staying at hotels. You're always welcome to our home! Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Tami & Doug (Rio Rancho, NM)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

We spent the week of June 6th - 13th, 2009 in this home while we explored Yellowstone. What a pleasant surprise. We were very happy that the pictures we viewed at VRBO & Paradise Valley Getaway were accurate. What you see is what you get! The home is cozy, clean and warm (we had snow a few days)and the beds are really comfortable. There were 6 people in our party and plenty of room for all of us. The reservations and financial transactions were super easy, too. I hope some day that we have an opportunity to come back and stay. It will definately be a place I recommend to family and friends looking for accommodations while exploring Yellowstone. God Bless.

Owner response:Hello Tami & Doug, Thank you very very much for the kind words. We're very happy you enjoyed your stay. You're always welcome to our home. Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

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Guest: Michael25 (Kalamazoo, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/28/08 Review Submitted: 06/28/08

WOW!!! If you've found this listing, stop searching and book a week at PVG. Spacious living space, great deck, breathtaking view and never a boring moment. you won't need the TV, the DVD player or the Internet, there's too much to do in the area and too much to watch just outside the window or right from the deck. This place is a GEM, don't pass it up!

Owner response:Hello Mike, We can't thank you enough for your positive review and are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us. You're always welcome to our home. Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

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Guest: Tim (Tigard, Oregon )
Date of Stay: 07/16/07 Review Submitted: 07/16/07

This is an awesome home with views of 2 mountain ranges, minutes away from Chico Hot Springs and the Yellowstone River. My family loved coming back from the park crowds to the hot tub and secluded patio with views to rival anything we saw.

Owner response:Hello Tim, Thank you very much for your kind worded review. We're very happy you guys had an enjoyable time. You're always welcome to our home. Appreciativeley, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

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Guest: Bill9 (Fairfield, CT)
Date of Stay: 03/22/07 Review Submitted: 03/22/07

No wonder they call it Paradise Valley! The view is awesome. This is a great place to chill out or use as a as a base for visits to Yellowstone or exploring Montana for the hiking and fishing it is famous for. Make sure you don't miss Chico Hot Springs or "hot-potting" in the Yellowstone River just inside the Park entrance. I would love to go back and see the place in the winter.

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Guest: Gene Papscoe (Barceloneta, PR)
Date of Stay: 03/16/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

Wow - what a view! Had a great time with the family. See you next year!! The Papscoe's

Owner response:Hello Gene, Thank you for the favorable review. Glad you guys had an enjoyabe stay and retreat from the hot weather in Puerto Rico. You're always welcome to our home. Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

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Guest: William Jackson (Fairfield, CT)
Date of Stay: 03/11/07 Review Submitted: 03/11/07

WOW is all I can say. The views are better than I expected! It's good at the end of the day you can leave Yellowstone, the crowds and go somewhere beautiful and peaceful. See you next year!!

Owner response:Hello William, We're very happy you had a good and relaxing time. As our first reviewer, we thank you very much for the kind words. You're always welcome to our home. Appreciatively, Bob & Pam Paradise Valley Getaway

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