Vacation Rentals by Owner

Halcyon Days at Aspen Hill Retreat

Guest: Susan (Lake Ozark, MO; Hobe Sound, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/05/10

Aspen Hill retreat was everything we expected from the photographs and more. Throughout our two-month stay we had many guests who were equally impressed with Aspen Hill Retreat, Livingston, and Bozeman. We had such a wonderful time we are renting again next year and will probably have to turn away return guests. The home is spacious and comfortable with everything provided. The setting is lovely and tranquil. Surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty, guests can hike the area or enjoy sitting on the porch, enjoying the dry, sunny days and crisp evenings. Fishing and horseback riding are nearby. The restaurants are great in Livingston: Montana Rib and Chop House; 2nd Street Bistro and Paradise Valley grill, gourmet; the Beanery for breakfast. Main St. is great to shop for clothes, art, and basic western wear. The feed store on the way out of town has a great boutique. The bakery in Emigrant has the best bread, ever. It's closed on Sunday and Monday. A meal at the Grande Hotel in Big Timber and a walk downtown is fun. Too many scenic sidetrips to take in for a two-month stay.

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

Kessler family reunion

Guest: Amy and family (Westfield, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/02/11

Wonderful location. Great family bonding. We all did our own things from a day trip to Yellowstone as a family, Glacier national park, Livingston rodeo, parade, gourmet dining downtown, horse back rides through the mountains and the Lewis and Clark caverns. We loved relaxing in the deck and ate many family dinners in the large kitchen. Would love to come back. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. The tepee was a hit too!

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

Guest: Kim & Doug
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

We drove down from the prairies in Canada to relax & enjoy some very different mountain scenery, and we were not disappointed! The house & surrounding area are both beautiful and serene. We did day trips to Yellowstone, the Crazy Mountains, & the Bozeman area. We saw everything from Bison to elk, hawks, and deer. We trekked around the 'neighborhood' as well, Mostly we only saw a deer family around the house. The hummingbirds were quite entertaining on the deck, drinking from the feeder and occasionally thinking one of us was a flower(bright shirt). There was one big storm overnight - buckets of hail. We felt very safe in the house. In the morning it looked as though it had snowed, as the hail still laid in accumulated piles around the house. Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful home! We enjoyed your mountain retreat immensely! Kim, Doug & Daisy (dog) (Copied from the guest book)

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Guest: Nunberg Family Retreat
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/28/09

This is a beautiful cabin in beautiful surroundings! We've really enjoyed our stay here - only wish it were longer. A few deer came by to visit and on the first day we saw a bear! Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home. Hopefully we come back.

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Guest: Perry Family
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

What an incredibly beautify house this is! Very warm and homey; the children adored it. Bozeman is a fantastic place to which we hope to return. No moose or bears but we did have snakes and a small band of deer. Thank you!

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Guest: Bale Boys Fishing Trip
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

Had a blast at this fabulous retreat. What a haven up here in the hills. The cabin is beautiful and more than ample for all of us. While the fishing wasn't as fruitful as we may had hoped (lots of rain this year so the river was still high), the tales will be long-lasting. Thanks for making our vacation a memorable one at Aspen Hill. Back to the Grind.

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Guest: L & S Beaver
Date of Stay: 09/24/08 Review Submitted: 09/23/08

We all had a great time in this wonderful cabin. What a setting. Saw lots of wildlife, the Aspen trees were turning, soft rains. A great spot for good friends to be together. (Four couples from MO and KS) Thanks for making it available to us "flatlanders".

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Guest: Casper family
Date of Stay: 09/11/08 Review Submitted: 09/10/08

We very much enjoyed your lovely home for the week we spent in Montana. We enjoyed kayaking the Yellowstone and Gallatin Rivers. We met my cousin from AZ and his family one day in Butte, since they were visiting a daughter and son-in-law in Victor. Enjoyed the history of Butte and visiting the Copper King Mansion and Berkley Pit. We went to Ennis one day and Virginia City and Nevada City-very interesting history. Many good memories. Thank you for sharing your Montana home with us.

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Guest: Henry & Lewis Family
Date of Stay: 08/22/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

Our family came to celebrate our oldest son's marriage on Sunday, 26 August at the Springhill Pavilion in Belgrade. We ranged in age from Gramps at 81 to our sweet little granddaughter Brooke, 7 months. We have enjoyed your home and were amazed at how well equipped it was. Our time was busy with stag parties, dinner for the bride and her friends, rehearsal dinner and the beautiful wedding-we only wish we had more time to just sit on the porch and relax.

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Guest: Vanderbilt family reunion
Date of Stay: 08/12/08 Review Submitted: 08/11/08

This is the first time on one of our family reunions when we have all been able to share the same house. We are glad to report the experiment was a success! The house was so comfortable and well appointed. We spent lots of time cooking, eating, laughing and playing poker. Lots of money exchanged hands again and again. We visited Yellowstone, Virginia City, Nevada City and Bozeman. The Virginia Players are a hoot. Check them out! We left a brochure. Highlights included fishing, tubing down the Madison River, a murder mystery dinner, an Iron Chef competition and stargazing. Thanks for a wonderful home base for the fourteen of us.

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Guest: Lambaise Family
Date of Stay: 07/31/08 Review Submitted: 07/30/08

Our Pennsylvania son married a Montana girl at the Springhill Pavillion. We had a great family turnout. We loved the house and it felt like our place to relax. I knew when we started the 5-mile drive down Orea Creek Road, that we were in store for the real Montana experience. I woke up one morning to deer in the yard and an afternoon sighting of elk. We loved how close the deer got to the house and the fawn that jumped around the back of the house. Thank you for letting up enjoy your home!

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Guest: Abrams Family
Date of Stay: 07/23/08 Review Submitted: 07/22/08

We have had a terrific week at your lovely home. Our daughter and her husband joined us from MI and also our daughter from Ohio. Lots of hummingbirds, mamma moose and calf, and deer were sighted on the property. Our family reunion in Bozeman was successful and everyone had a good time. Thanks for sharing your home and property with us. It has been a relaxing and fantastic week.

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Guest: McCarthy family
Date of Stay: 07/03/08 Review Submitted: 07/02/08

Our family enjoyed their stay in Aspen Hill Retreat! It is a great place! We are a little bummed - we don't think bears or moose really exist in Montana! We didn't even get a glimpse!! We will have to return and try again!!! We really enjoyed tubing on the Madison! Something everyone should try!! As the "Governator" from California says "We will be back!" Thanks for a wonderful stay!!

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Guest: Van Schyndel family
Date of Stay: 06/26/08 Review Submitted: 06/25/08

What a beautiful home, setting, and magnificent scenery. Our family so enjoyed our time here. It was peaceful, relaxing, a wonderful way to spend time together in such a lovely place, and perfect weather to boot. May there always be such peace in this valley.

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Guest: Karfman/Stephens family
Date of Stay: 06/15/08 Review Submitted: 06/14/08

We had a great time! For any future runner, going downhill is A LOT more easy than coming up! We don't have hills like this in Michigan. We were lucky enough to experience a full moon on our last night. The house is incredible!

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Guest: Peterson/Schaffer Reunion
Date of Stay: 06/07/08 Review Submitted: 06/06/08

Thanks to having this great place to stay and wonderful family members gathered around, a great time was had by all! Our children were especially fascinated by all the beautiful butterflies, moths and birds just outside the door. We were also blessed with our moose visitor near the tipi and a couple of us saw a rattlesnake. The proximity of both mountains and towns was a perfect mix of getting away and yet having plenty of choices. The home is a work of art in itself. Thanks!

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Guest: Eskridge family
Date of Stay: 05/24/08 Review Submitted: 05/23/08

What a wonderful family vacation! Your home was perfect for the six of us. The well-equipped kitchen was a pleasure to cook in-everything we needed was provided. We loved having the piano and had already planned to try to rent guitars and a fiddle for the week. We spent our days seeing the beautiful mountains, wildlife, art galleries and museums. Then looked forward to getting "home to Aspen Hill Retreat" each evening to relax and enjoy being together. Awoke Tuesday morning to everything covered with several inches of snow. A beautiful surprise! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home with us.

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Guest: Blue Moose Crew
Date of Stay: 03/18/08 Review Submitted: 03/17/08

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cabin with us. We had a great time skiing and hanging around this amazing place. Spring Break 2008

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Guest: Conner Family
Date of Stay: 12/25/07 Review Submitted: 12/24/07

This was the most memorable and special family gathering. For years we have planned a Christmas trip and the timing was finally right. What a special home here. . . "The Aspen Hill Retreat". We thank you for making our stay so special. Your attention to details, Christmas tree, decorations all so beautiful . . . the hot tub provided a special gathering for the kids and grown ups a like. A great time outside at night under the stars with snow on the ground. We appreciate what you have provided! Thank you! The Conner Family

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Guest: Dennis & Theresa Dant
Date of Stay: 07/17/07 Review Submitted: 07/16/07

Michelle, you have a beautiful place here with everything you need for a wonderful vacation. You were too kind for 11 strangers who woke you so early in the morning. Thanks again for being so kind and understanding. After traveling with 9 teenagers from Elkton, Maryland we need the peace and serenity that Aspen Hill provided. Most of us saw at least one bear and lots of deer. The hummingbirds loved my husband and were great to watch. Enjoyed our trip to Yellowstone. Saw some great animals. No moose or wolves, bummer. We hate to leave Montana, but are sure to be back. Senior Class of 2007

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