Vacation Rentals by Owner

Glorious Mountain Views!

Guest: J and G (Petaluma, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

We had a wonderful, wonderful time. One of the greatest pleasures was opening the blinds every morning to behold the mountains! Glorious, simply glorious. The house was beautifully appointed, definitely a home away from home.

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

Awesome

Guest: Iris (Texas, Houston)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

We spend a relaxing week at the house and the surrounding area (Yellowstone included) and enjoyed every minute of it. The house really does have pretty much everything and the look out from almost every room is awesome. It was so peaceful and beautiful, I must be stupid to recommend the house and reduce the property availability and therefore minimize my own chance of going back there. But that's the way it is: 5 star definitely!!! I congratulate Debbie and Kevin to such a beautiful house and envy you a little bit. :-)

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Perfect Location

Guest: Russ (Plantsville, CT)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

My wife and I just spent a week at the "House on the Hill". It was a great vacation. The views from the house are incredible. The mountains had a fresh coating of snow and the Aspens were at peak color. Everything about the house was excellent, from the large gas fireplace to the well stocked kitchen. From the house it was a quick 30 minute drive to Yellowstone where we saw abundant wildlife including six wolves. We have already recommended this property to friends.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

One Word-Perfect-Perfect-Perfect

Guest: damadscrappa (Broomes Island, Md)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/26/11

My husband and I and our cousins stayed here Sept 10-17th. It is everything the owners proclaim. The views are breathtaking, the home is cozy and inviting, it's close to Yellowstone and we had a blast. Local food at the Lighthouse south to Gardiner- Montana Rib and Chop House north to Livingston-great eats. Enjoyed lazy river raft and horseback @ Chico Hot Springs. Yellowstone was just awesome, like nothing you can imagine unless you actual experience it and the Grand Tetons?- must see the view from Oxbow Turn-Magnificent! Thanks for having us! Can't wait to return. Mary & John-Broomes Island, Md.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Working Vacation With a View of Paradise

Guest: Lynne S. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

We had a lovely time in your Paradise Valley home. The views were truly astounding. The weather patterns and sunsets each day were unique and stunning. Your home is an excellent location from which to explore Yellowstone and the surrounding Absaroka Mountain range area. We had many adventures including driving the upper and lower loops of Yellowstone with all their amazing natural phenomenon, hiking day trips, a rollicking/wet raft trip on the Yellowstone River with the Wild West Rafting Co., relaxing in the “Boiling River,” and seeing many of the animals of Yellowstone (buffalo, elk, big horn sheep, pronghorns, a grizzly, osprey, mule deer, a fox, but not a single moose!). We ate at a number of the local restaurants in and nearby Gardiner, but must say that the restaurant at Chico Springs did live up to its reputation. Sherrie, your property manager, is excellent and responded to all our requests promptly, as did you. Aside from the Internet issues, which were mostly resolved by your attentive property manager and your Internet provider, we couldn't have asked for a better working vacation with fabulous views. You certainly do cater to your renters, above and beyond, with many extra touches, which we fully appreciated. Thank you.

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

Lovely and Perfect Location

Guest: KateVJ (Falls Church, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

This was our first REAL family vacation. I had a baby 3 months ago, and talked my parents, my husband's mom, aunt, uncle, and a couple good friends into taking this little adventure to Yellowstone. It was...WONDERFUL. First, Debbie, Kevin, and the property manager, Sherrie, could not have been more accommodating. The house had pretty much everything -- coffee, sugar, olive oil, spices, towels, linens, soap, etc. AND they even provided a porta-crib and set it up for my baby! When the Internet wasn't working, I emailed Sherrie and they fixed it the very next day. The views were lovely, and so nice because some days some of us stayed at the house to watch the baby. So even though we weren't exploring the park, we still had that amazing Montana view. It was about a 35 minute drive to the park, which was no big deal. Plus the drive there was even enjoyable! From the house, we would check out all different parts of the park, went to Chico Hot Springs -- we did their horseback riding excursion and their rafting trip -- both were great! And the springs were awesome. We also explored the area around nearby Mill Creek and did a little hike there. (The other hiking area, I can't remember the name, supposedly has a great hike to waterfalls -- but the trailhead was closed due to insect spraying.) We went to dinner at the Chop House in Livingston (AMAZING food -- go there!) There were books, DVDs, and cable at the house, though we didn't use it much. What we did use? The ping pong table! We had tournaments, which brought tons of laughs. We enjoyed making dinner together in the kitchen, and sharing stories -- all ten of us (plus the baby) fit at the table. At night we made s'mores by the fire pit and told ghost stories. One night a couple of us even slept out under the stars...until we heard some howling by coyotes and decided it was best to go back inside. All in all, we could not have had a better experience. I would love to go back and hope to one day stay at this house again! Thank you so much Debbie, Kevin, and Sherrie, for providing us such a wonderful, fun experience.

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

AWESOME HOME

Guest: Bill (Worthington, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

We really loved the house and paradise valley offers a wide range of outdoor activities to be enjoyed by all ages. In particular we enjoyed hiking in wilderness areas, fishing and viewing wildlife in the park and around the valley. The local folks are great and a soak at Chico Hot Springs after a long day of hiking is highly recommended. The family also enjoyed the rodeo in Livingston and horseback riding with a local outfitter (bearpaw). Overall, awesome house and it is vacation spot we would highly recommend.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Exceeded my Expectations

Guest: Lisa T. (Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

I was absolutely blown away by this house. It is represented well in the photos that you see advertised. I rent a house once every two years and know that only the really best qualities of the house will be promoted. I'm used to coming in to a house and being bit disappointed by some aspect of it that was conveniently left out of the promotional materials. This was not the case with this house. Three hundred sixty degrees around this house was stunningly beautiful. It was adequately and comfortably furnished. Having been nursing a sore back for the last six months, I was relieved to find that the beds didn't sag and were fitted with comfortable sheets and pillows. The drive to Yellowstone was as pretty as the park itself and we saw lots of wildlife on the way. In all of the houses I've ever rented, this by far, was the most comfortable and beautiful. I would highly recommend it to anyone and would certainly stay here again.

Owner response:Thanks for the Great Review! We love those 360 degree views too, Debbie and Kevin

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

Extraordinary!

Guest: Ana B. (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

We absolutely loved the house and had a fabulous family vacation there. We hope to be able to go back someday! Everything in the house is perfect and beautiful! The decoration, kitchen appliances, the beautiful dishes and glasses, the view, the weather!!!!

Recommended for:Sightseeing

Fantastic location and scenery

Guest: Ben and Donna (Cincinnati,Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/16/10

We stayed here from 8/31/10 to 9/7/10 and really enjoyed our visit.We went to Yellowstone many days and over the Beartooth highway to Red Lodge.The scenery and wildlife was just unbelievable. The home is very comfortable for 6 adults and fully supplied with many items you don't normally have in a rental home.You are away from the hustle and bustle in Yellowstone, yet close enough to still enjoy all the sites.It's very quiet and beautiful in an around this home,just to sit at the dining room table and look out is worth the visit.

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

Wonderful Location

Guest: Jan P and family (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/04/10

We had a great time in your lovely house - it worked perfectly for us and was so nice to return to a peaceful environment at the end of very busy days in Yellowstone. I have been recommending your house to friends.

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

Wonderful Newer Mountain Home with Gorgeous Views and All the Comforts

Guest: Kevin (Charlottesville, Virginia USA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

Your home in Montana is wonderful. It was convenient to Bozeman and Yellowstone (and the 1902 Saloon!). We found the home to be very comfortable and the views are amazing. As you know, it is wonderful to enjoy the beautiful mountain views while eating breakfast. What a great way to get the day going. Thank you for having so many games and things to read. We played a family game of Risk and enjoyed reading about Yellowstone and Montana in the magazines and local area guides. Should we have the opportunity to visit Montana again we will certainly consider staying again at the House on the Hill. Further, we would recommend your home to anyone looking for a well-located, comfortable, and clean custom home for their Montana vacation.

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

Fantastic Home!

Guest: Vacationers from MT and NJ (Nashua, MT)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

This beautiful home made our vacation to Yellowstone even more special. We had high expectations based on the listing info and photos and we were not disappointed. The peaceful, secluded location and spectacular views made it worth the extra time to drive to and from Yellowstone. On our day off from sightseeing in Yellowstone, the horseback riding and hot springs at nearby Chico Hot Springs Resort were the perfect way to relax. Highly recommended!!

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

Guest: Carol R.
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

We had a wonderful time at the "house on the hill" -- thanks so much for sharing it! The views are amazing and we could not see another place we would have rather stayed. Carol

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Great house. Terrific location.

Guest: Yellowstone vacation (Snohomish, Washington)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 08/08/10

We frequently stay at homes we find through vrbo. We have high expectations for quality and comfort. This home did not disappoint. Luxury throughout with a great view. If you are looking for a great place to stay close to yellowstone, this is the place for you! Would definetly stay here again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Guest: Jen
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

Everything was perfect. The house was beautiful and very clean. Thanks so much, and we hope to stay again.

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Guest: D. B. (Sunny California)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/11/10

We were here in Aug 09 and again now in Feb 2010 -- wanted to experience Yellowstone in winter -- what a fantastic winter wonderland ;-). The views from the house surrounded by snow-covered peaks are truly Stupendous! This valley is a pardise and the house is a wonderful place to enjoy it all from...

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Guest: Pam Washington
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/16/09

Hi Mary, Wanted to thank you again for such a wonderful stay at your beautiful home! You and Rob were such gracious hosts, and made Kirk and I feel so welcome. We really do want to move there. Loved your other property. Can't wait to see you again.! Love- The Washington Family

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Guest: K. Stapleton
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

Mary, The house is very beautiful, the weather was awesome and we had a wonderful time! Thank you very much!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/30/08 Review Submitted: 08/29/08

Hi Mary, We had such a wonderful time at the house -- it is just so beautiful, and such a perfect location. The weather was stellar too. -- we definitely chose the right week to be in Montana. We loved every minute of it! The girls really loved all the toys and books you left; Isabella, the almost-5-year-old, adored the doll and stroller. The doll slept in my bedroom closet and even had a special toilet in the bathroom closet (?!?!?). Thanks again for such a great trip. We are visiting relatives now, but when we return I will definitely write a glowing review in the guest book! Sincerely, J.H. Chicago, IL

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/22/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

Mr and Mrs Wallace, Had a wonderful stay. Saw a lot of Montana. We are always willing to give you our business again. Love Jim, Joan, Barbara, Rick, Cathy, Marcello, Alex and Gabrielle D., Norwich, CT

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 08/03/08 Review Submitted: 08/02/08

Hello, I wanted to thank you for the most beautiful vacation we have ever had (we take 2 to 3 trips a year as a family). The house was perfect, the view was perfect and Yellowstone was perfect. My sincerest apologies for not leaving on time. I hope the cleaning crew had enough time to prepare the house. Sincerely, B. Parikh, Menlo Park, CA

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 06/11/08 Review Submitted: 06/10/08

Mary We had a wonderful time while staying in Montana and your rental house. The rain was not a spoiler in anyway so no worries. The house was beautiful and we would love to return some day. We want to thank you for your hospitality and the wonderful scones and fresh cream. We typically rent a house somewhere in the US each year for vacation and this was by far the nicest we've ever stayed at. Thanks again. A.K. Argyle, Texas

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