'the Bungalow' on Lilac - the Neighborhood Favorite
- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
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This Bungalow kitchen is roomy and equipped for cooks and families! The Bungalow's neighborhood and recreation access is superior to all other vacation rentals in Missoula, quiet and friendly - the mountains come right down to the back yard. Everyone loves the upstairs loft, for play, computer work, naps and reading! ''What a wonderful place - Loved all your literature too! It inspired me to go to the used book store downtown and to stock up on our own Montana collection.' Jennifer Nunn, 2009
'What a fantastic place for families! Our two daughters (8 and 3) loved the place, the kitchen is well-equipped for family cooking, and Lane and Linda were fantastic hosts. The list of great family activities is endless: hiking, farmers markets, parks (Caras and Bonner were our favorites), restaurants, kid camps (M.O.L.A.!), festivals, minor league baseball, etc. We were at the Bungalow for three weeks in July and never lacked for fun things to do, all within walking/biking distance.' Derek Baggerly 2009
You will enjoy the patio in the garden, relax with a book and view. A gas Grille for outdoor cooking, and commuter bicycles with baskets are available for your around town use. You have a garage all to your use and may store bicycles and recreation equipment. Secure off-street parking - a summer brooke for floating and exploration, drifts by the front of the Bungalow. The neighborhood school playground is very close by.
The nearest walking trail is the loop trail through Greenough Park. There are both paved trails and a footpath through the woods. This is great spring bird watching habitat along the riparian corridor. Drive north on Rattlesnake drive to the trail-head for the Rattlesnake National Wilderness Area, about four miles upstream from here.
Our guests are University faculty and visiting professors, business travelers, experienced fly-fishermen, University students and their parents, musicians, film-makers and writers. The Rattlesnake neighborhood is beautiful and peaceful setting in the mountains and river corridors and trail systems. You will gain the energy and rest you seek with vacation travel here in Missoula. Please read our posted Guest's Comments.
Mountain Line bus system with a downtown transfer station can be picked up near the corner just down the alley towards town. The University of Montana is just across the walking bridge over the river – just a short walk from here.
Our favorite local coffee house and restaurant is the Rattlesnake Gardens. Watch for the former nursery at 2501 Rattlesnake Drive on the left. They have a selection of food preparation and grocery items, wine and fresh bread and coffee drinks.
We have a solar-assisted on-demand gas-fired hot water heater. The evacuated tubes on the dormer roof collect heat from the sun, heat the glycol solution which transfers heat to the domestic water in the tank upstairs before passing through the Rinnai water heater. All water for the house is filtered through charcoal and then softened for all uses with a potassium salt – except the cold water faucet at the kitchen sink which is filtered but not softened. This water is excellent for ice cubes, drinks and coffee.
Abundant fresh organic produce, meats, fish and bread, and bountiful deli counter are found year-round at the Good Food Store. They also provide many gluten free foods. Along the way you’ll discover the Missoula Angler shop.
The southern boundary of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness (RNRAW) is just four miles north of Missoula, Montana. The National Recreation Area (NRA) lies south and adjacent to the wilderness and receives heavy human use, but primarily in the South Zone, within about three miles of the main trailhead. Far fewer people venture into The Rattlesnake Wilderness which is in the more remote northern portion of the RNRAW. A road that is closed to public motorized use and that is used as a trail leaves the main trail head and goes into the National Recreation Area along Rattlesnake Creek along a cherry stem NRA corridor to within about three miles of a scenic Wilderness cluster of high alpine lakes. Near the NRA entrance at about 3,600 feet, the elevation rises to 8,620 feet on McLeod Peak and a picturesque mountain setting.
Keywords: Residence
Property Type
- Bungalow
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
- Bedroom 1
- Loft + Den
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
Entertainment
- CD Player
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Museums
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fitness Center
- Sledding
- Sight Seeing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
Reviews
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Celebrate daughter's engagement
Celebrate daughter's engagement
- Guest Joan E.
- Date of stay 05/02/13
- Review Submitted 05/12/13
I went to visit and celebrate the engagement of our daughter, had a wonderful time at the cottage. It was a perfect location. We could walk to many locations( including hiking up to the L), had some small celebrations with friends at the cottage. The cottage uses space very well and the use of the solar water heating was wonderful. Lane and Linda were wonderful hosts and it was enjoyable spending time in the garden talking with them. Spring was in full bloom and the yard reflected so many of nature's beauty. We also made use of the grill one evening as well. The cottage will definity will be on our list when we return to Missoula.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Nice stay
Nice stay
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 03/26/13
- Review Submitted 04/03/13
Enjoyed our stay in Missoula at the Bungalow. It is extremely close to the University and within walking distance to downtown, parks, and trails. The property was clean, comfortable, and cozy. Lane was helpful in answering our questions and my son took advantage of the available bicycle. We would recommend traveling to the National Bison Range, which is about an hour drive from the rental. Rock Creek proved to offer a successful day of fishing. The only drawback about the bungalow was that my son wanted to watch basketball and there is not a television. Personally, I relished the time away and the opportunity to browse the many books the owners provided. If we are in the area again we will stay at the Bungalow!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Visiting new grandaughter and working remotely
Visiting new grandaughter and working remotely
- Guest Billings Travelers
- Date of stay 01/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/27/13
The bungalow was very comfortable and more than adequate for myself and guests. Living in the lower Rattlesnake area allowed for great access to downtown Missoula, the trail system, cross country skiing and visiting my family and friends. The owners made certain that my internet access was adequate for my work needs, and frequent visits from their assistant kept me well stocked with clean towels and sheets. Everything was as described, the property very clean and well maintained, and I would definitely recommend this to others looking for a quiet spot to stay in Missoula. I'll be back!Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car.
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Perfect Rental
Perfect Rental
- Guest Connie
- Date of stay 07/02/12
- Review Submitted 07/13/12
'The Bungalow' on Lilac turned out to be a perfect rental for us. It is clean, attractive, well supplied, functional, and comfortable. We enjoyed the safe environment, the proximity to the mountain trail head (a short walk), the good bikes provided. We also enjoyed grilling out in the beautiful garden. We will definitely stay there again.Owner response: Thank you Connie and Gary, we enjoyed meeting you and meeting your son and his family, our neighbors.
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Charming cottage on Lilac
Charming cottage on Lilac
- Guest wahinetraveler
- Date of stay 06/07/12
- Review Submitted 06/16/12
We booked this Lilac Street cottage way back last November for two one week stays - one in May and one in June. I carefully looked at all the previous comments about the property. We were not disappointed in any way by the cottage or our hosts. The location of the property is really fine, especially for us. We were a mile or less from the downtown area. The bikes provided with the rental especially came in handy to go to the Saturday farmer's market there. We also used them to travel to the end of the Rattlesnake Drive where the trailhead for the wilderness begins as well as to ride the river trail and through the university area. The property is well maintained as the pictures show. The secret garden area for cookouts worked out very well for us with a sense of privacy from our hosts. the owner was very helpful in providing assistance when ever we needed it. The info cards left by our host really assisted in utilizing the property effectively. For those who support green efforts, this rental should make you feel at home - composting, solar assisted hot water. The property pictures are accurate. If you are looking for new and shiny, you are not going to find it here. What you do get is a comfortable, pleasant, user-friendly cottage appropriate for sleeping 2-4 people in two bedrooms. The new bathroom with European shower and washer and dryer is so nice. Having a half bath in the loft room was helpful as well. Nothing fancy at this rental. For us, this cottage was perfect. My husband likes to cook so the gas stove, large frigerator, and small dishwasher was most welcome. Our main reason to be in Missoula was family. We hosted family dinners up to 9 people both inside and outside very comfortably. We will be back to the property for our next Missoula visit no matter what time of year.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Warm,cozy,comfortable and welcoming!
Warm,cozy,comfortable and welcoming!
- Guest Debbie
- Date of stay 05/26/12
- Review Submitted 06/13/12
Upon our arrival there was a dozen fresh eggs,a jar of razberry jam and flowers from the garden to greet us! The "Bungalow on Lilac" was a warm and cozy respite at the end of a rainy day where we made a pot of soup after a stop at the farmers market. We had hoped to enjoy the afternoons in the seating areas tucked into the beautiful gardens but again the weather did not cooperate. Not to worry if you didn't have time to buy a new book,the bungalow was well stocked with books and magazines. Greenough Park is great way to start your day and just a short walk away. Lane and Linda were available if you needed anything but at the same time respected your privacy. We will stay at the"Bungalow on Lilac" on furure visits to Missoula and will reccomend it to friends!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Charming, both in the bungalow AND in the garden
Charming, both in the bungalow AND in the garden
- Guest Julia
- Date of stay 04/06/12
- Review Submitted 05/26/12
My husband and I stayed in The Bungalow on an April visit to Missoula. I was there for a full month, helping my daughter with my first grandchild. We chose this place because of its proximity to our family. It was, however, so much more than we expected. The house is cozy, very tidy, with a well equipped kitchen. It felt like a home, which made our stay so much more enjoyable. We both love to hike and we look forward to returning to this lovely spot on future visits. This house is in the shadow of Mount Jumbo and there are trails, parks and pleasant walks dotted all around the Rattlesnake area, many within walking distance of The Bungalow's front door. The owners are delightful, with just the right mix of friendliness and respect for your privacy. We will certainly be among their return visitors. If your are fortunate to have warm weather the garden with nooks for outdoor eating and grilling is a wonderful bonus for this house. We will be return visitors to this VRBO.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.
Owner response: I learned to identify several new migrant bird species during their visit, we enjoy walks with guests exploring our neighborhood and the natural area parks.
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Lilac Bungalow - a little slice of paradise
Lilac Bungalow - a little slice of paradise
- Guest Michelle
- Date of stay 07/09/11
- Review Submitted 03/24/12
Our family stayed in the bungalow for a month during the summer of 2011 and had a fantastic vacation. The bungalow is well suited for a family of 4 – nice kitchen/eating area, living room and spacious bedrooms. Together with the beautiful gardens outside, there is plenty of space for everyone. Our daughters (7 and 9 yrs old) spent many an afternoon upstairs reading in the rocking chairs with a mountain view, or sitting around the garden table doing crafts. Every morning they would run outside to check if the chickens had laid eggs. With the bungalow, there is a garage with room for extra “stuff” that one brings on a long vacation. We brought our bikes, but the house comes with 2 bikes for renters. The house is very close to Greenough Park - great for running, walking, or a dip in Rattlesnake Creek. We rode our bikes all over town. In the summer time there are 3 farmer’s markets spread throughout the week. We’d bicycle the short distance (<5min) to the market and load our bike racks to the brim with gorgeous cherries and veggies. Favorite Missoula activities for our family are: Break Espresso for coffee and pie, Splash Montana for a fun day swimming, horse lessons at the Flying H Ranch, hiking up Mount Jumbo, First Friday of the month when all the art stores are open in the early evening with wine and cheese, riding the Missoula Carousel over and over, and Fact & Fiction bookstore. Also great and not too far away are swimming at Frenchtown Pond, camping and swimming at Seeley Lake and not to be missed is the Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell – this is the premiere horse event in the United States and who knew it was in Montana! And yet out of all the activities, just simply enjoying the outdoors in the gorgeous gardens of Lane and Linda’s stood out as #1. Lane and Linda are gracious hosts who welcome the bungalow guests with open arms. When arriving, they showed us around the house. The hints about how to close up the house during the heat to keep the bungalow cool were great! While they gave us our space – never invading our privacy –they also invited us to join them for a glass of wine or dinner throughout our stay. It really felt like they were life long friends. We learned many green ways of living from Lane and just this week had solar panels installed at on our house in California! We look forward to visiting the bungalow, Lane and Linda, Missoula and our Missoula friends again and again in years to come.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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"The Bungalow" on Lilac, in Missoula, Montana
"The Bungalow" on Lilac, in Missoula, Montana
- Guest ken
- Date of stay 08/25/11
- Review Submitted 03/23/12
Great place, a cottage really, charming, two bedrooms,ditto baths, kitchen, living and dining rooms, located in a traditional young-couple-and retiree neighborhood with lots of resident of authors and poets. Quiet. Great landlords in Lane and Linda, who are kind, informed,and know all about Montana and everyone in Missoula. Have a glass of wine with them in their lovely garden or grill there yourself. Close to the University, the fishable Clark Fork (yes, in the middle of town!)and to stores, and less than a kilometer to the center of downtown, Great winter sunlight, too, and ski areas all around. Highly recommended. Lots of bars with live bands, an excellent, welcoming restaurant in Pearl's, and frequent theater performances. For remarkeble views and experiences, drive two hours east to Georgetown Lake on the Continental divide, and even beyond into the Big Hole country,or one hour north to the national Bison Range. Lane knows all about horses and ranching. A casual, friendly community halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier Park. We'll be back soon!Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
Owner response: Ken and Helena have become great friends, I met Helena in a common yoga practice! Always stimulating conversation to be had with our new friends.
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Lilac Street Bungalow
Lilac Street Bungalow
- Guest Suzanne
- Date of stay 08/10/11
- Review Submitted 08/24/11
We came to Missoula for our daughter's wedding and stayed at the bungalow for a week. Because this was a do-it-yourself wedding, we had lots of tasks that necessitated a spacious and comfortable kitchen and home. The bungalow was the perfect spot! The house stays very cool (perfect for storing all the flowers) and the kitchen was well-equipped and roomy (necessary for baking and preparing for a BBQ in the park for 70 guests). The location is quiet and close to trails in the Rattlesnake as well as an easy bike ride to the Clark Fork River and downtown. Lane was helpful and considerate. My only complaint is that we were too busy to enjoy the beautiful yard and gardens; we will be back!Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Thank you for sharing photographs of your wedding preparations, I plan to use the photo of staging the wedding flowers!
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 7 night min stay |
$500 | $1650 | ||||
| Summer Apr 15 - Oct 15 7 night min stay |
$640 | $2560 | ||||
| Thanksgiving Nov 23 - Dec 1 7 night min stay |
$640 | |||||
| Christmas/New Years Dec 21 - Jan 1 7 night min stay |
$640 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
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Additional nights may be pro-rated.
Rates for two adults with small children. Additional charge for more than two adults.
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.
Deposit by personal check required to hold a reservation. Balance due at check-in.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
7% State Lodging Tax charged on stays less than 30 days
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2001
About the owner: Linda and I live in the house next-door and do all of the property maintenance and gardening ourselves. We both have professional backgrounds, Linda works in the local hospital foundation office as a fund-raising officer and we love to attend all of the music recitals and public lectures at the University of Montana - just a 20-minute walk from our home. We are members of the Missoula Art Museum.
Why the Owner Chose Missoula:
The Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood is walking and biking distance to restaurants, the University of Montana, Medical facilities, the vibrant downtown neighborhood, the City Library, and all of the walking-biking-hiking trail systems. The City bus-stop is a half-block from the door.
Everyone loves the feel of this neighborhood, the locals and the visitors.
The Unique Benefits at this Bungalow:
What a fantastic place for families! Our two daughters (8 and 3) loved the place, the kitchen is well-equipped for family cooking, and Lane and Linda were fantastic hosts. The list of great family activities is endless: hiking, farmers markets, parks (Caras and Bonner were our favorites), restaurants, kid camps (M.O.L.A.!), festivals, minor league baseball, etc. We were at the Bungalow for three weeks in July and never lacked for fun things to do, all within walking/biking distance.
Contact us
- Primary: (406) 443-7085 (Montana, USA)
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Photos
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'Our guests keep coming back to the Bungalow'
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Living room photo with new oak floors
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Main-floor bedroom, oak floors
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Main bathroom/shower room
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Loft office and library with highspeed internet
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'Its a very relaxing neighborhood'
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Ladies in the Strawberries - Mae,Margie and Roadie
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Lupine gardens, with flax
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Rattlesnake Creek in Greenough Park - our neighborhood stroll
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The Missoula International School is in our neighborhood - Spring walk
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Riding Lessons at the Flying H Ranch
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Living room sofa, window to the northeast, morning light
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Stairway to the loft from the living room
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Main bathroom, vanity and washer/dryer
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Dining Room in the sunny corner of the Bungalow
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Bungalow kitchen looking into the dining room
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Backyard Patio in the garden area for our Bungalow guests
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The Bungalow viewed from the gardens
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Apple pie on Saturday afternoon
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Mount Jumbo above the Bungalow - hike the trail to the 'L'
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Families love Missoula and have great adventures
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