Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Accommodations: Residence, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)
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Missoula is home to the University of Montana and a gateway to nearby Wilderness areas, some of the Northern Rockies famous big-game hunting and Blue Ribbon fly-fishing opportunities. The Rocky Mountain School of Photography has enjoyed national acclaim and success in Missoula.
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.
Our favorite local coffee house and restaurant is the Rattlesnake Gardens. Drive north on Rattlesnake drive, take a right turn off Lilac onto Van Buren which becomes Rattlesnake Drive. 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. Wine may be purchased at a prevailing market price – and in summer you may purchase a wine and beer with your meal when seated at an outside table, but not to be consumed in the restaurant.
The nearest walking trail is the loop trail through Greenough Park. Out the front door turn left towards Van Buren Street, cross here and proceed north to the next intersection with Holly Street, turn left and then right on Jackson street proceeding north. Jackson curves to the left and downhill to Monroe street and on your right you’ll find the sign and entrance to the park. You may walk in either direction to access the loop and the crossing of Rattlesnake Creek. 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.
Mountain Line bus system with a downtown transfer station can be picked up on Van Buren near the corner of Willow Street which is 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 on Van Buren Street south.
You may enjoy the small patio on the sunny-side of the garage. A gas Grille and a commuter bicycle are available for your use. You may keep recreation equipment in the white garage.
Your comfort in the residence: 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.
Main Street Palates, (ask us for the phone number) at 214 E. Main St. Ste B (in the alley) has mat and reformer sessions with appointments. The staff is well trained and very talented. The Yoga Fitness Center at 123 W. Alder, downtown, is also within walking distance from here– about 20 minutes through the Park and under the freeway crossing the railroad and bearing west to downtown. This route also takes you to the two farmer’s markets, at the Railroad Depot and on the Clark Fork River under the Higgins Street bridge. The market is open on Saturday mornings beginning in April and ending in late October.
Abundant fresh organic produce, meats, fish and bread, and bountiful deli counter are found year-round at the Good Food Store, 1600 W. 3rd street on the south side of the river, ask us for phone number. Fresh lamb is an excellent choice. They also provide many gluten free foods. You can find the store on the river trail system, crossing to the University and following the trails west along the Clark Fork River to Russell Street, then bearing south to 3rd Street – it is on the west side at the shopping center. Otherwise drive through downtown, cross the river at Orange Street and take 3rd. Street west to just beyond Russell Street. 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.
Deer, elk, coyotes, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, black bears, grizzly bears, moose, and mountain lions reside in the Rattlesnake. Birds include eagles, hawks, ospreys, and wide variety of songbirds. Most of the wilderness lies in the Northern Continental Divide Grizzly Bear Recovery Area. Grizzly bears, while not common are regularly reportedly in the upper Wilderness. Bear proof food storage is required in all of the NRA and wilderness.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Soft water wash, Solar heated hot water
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates $500/week .. $1800/month,
Summer Rates May 1 - October 1: $640 weekly, $1800/ month, Rates for couple
/w small children. Additional charges for more adults than 2.
deposit for reservation required. Thanksgiving,Christmas rates $640 weekly
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Solar energy equipment and Apricots - Missoula Travel Accommodations
- Inside the garden gate - Missoula Travel Accommodations
- Backyard Patio in the garden area for Bungalow residents - Missoula Travel Accommodations
- coming into the yard and gardens
- Bungalow kitchen with sunny window facing south
- Upstair office and library with highspeed internet
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Rattlesnake Creek in Greenough Park
- Missoula Farmers Market features musicians every week
- Artists enjoy the nearby Greenough Park and Rattlesnake Creek
- Walking and Biking trail through nearby Greenough Park
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