Location: Fort Smith, Big Horn River Valley, Montana, USA (32 Miles South of Hardin, Mt, on Highway 313.)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Loads of recreation opportunities await you in the Bighorn River Valley and Bighorn National Recreation Area.
*Bighorn Lake: Fish for Walleye, Lake Trout and other game fish, water ski and go tubing, sail and enjoy the views of the red rock canyon.
*Yellowtail Dam: Stop at the visitor center then take a tour of the hydroelectric facility that is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation.
*Bighorn River: Fly fish the world famous trout-rich waters, or hunt Canada geese and Mallard ducks from your drift boat.
*In the area: hunt upland game birds and Canada geese, visit Little Bighorn Battlefield and the site of Fort C.F. Smith and its Hayfield Fight.
*In the region: Pompey's Pillar, the only remaining physical evidence of of the Clark's voyage down the Yellowstone, is located about 80 miles away. Billings and Sheridan (WY) are great shopping and theater destinations and are each about 90 miles. There are also many other battlefield sites in the region, a well-planned day will allow you to visit many of them.
Unlike the lodges in the area, this house offers you the ability to cook and eat what you want - when you want, come and go as you please and save money in the process. Your Bighorn Valley experience will be so much better then just renting a motel room in Fort Smith!
This home is located just 2 miles from the "Bighorn" river fishing access (known as "13 mile" to the locals) and is 12 miles from Fort Smith. It offers all of the creature comforts you're looking for. You'll be able to spend the day on the water and be "home" within 30 minutes to a hot shower, ice cold beverage and grill that fish you just caught.
The warm water in the Bighorn river and many farmers' fields attracts many Canada geese during the winter, making the valley a prime area for waterfowl hunters and upland game bird hunters. HINT: Waterfowl hunters will need to contact the Crow Tribe Fish & Game and Montana FWP for your licenses if you'll be hunting on land, but if you're hunting from a boat on the river you'll only need a MT FWP license.
The home is situated on a large parcel of land, so you'll have lots of privacy, peace and quiet. The parking area is huge and there is plenty of room for your boats and pickup trucks.
There are only a few vacation rental properties in the area, and this is by far the best value in the valley. I understand times are tough right now but that shouldn't stop you from having an enjoyable vacation - so give me a call and let's negotiate a price that works for both of us.
We've worked hard to furnish the house with brand new appliances, linens, and water system...and everything else you can think of! We think you'll be quite happy with the outcome.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Double Bed (4) : Sleeps 4 comfortably, maximum 8
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Includes lots of child friendly movies!
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Also includes: Toaster, toaster oven, blender, crock pots, coffee maker, hand mixer, selection of spices and oils, everything you'll need!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Bighorn Mountains and Pryor Mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls only, bring a calling card.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Printer provided
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pre-approval and deposit required
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Very open floor plan
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: lots of childrens movies and books, plenty of room to play.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoke outside only
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Seasonal upland game bird and goose hunting, contact Crow Tribe Fish & Game for details at 406-638-3920. Also convenient to duck hunting on the river.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Minimum rental: 4 (four) nights
Apr - Nov: $200/night + 7% Montana bed tax
Dec - Mar: $150/night + 7% Montana bed tax
Security/Damage Deposit: $200. Add $100 per dog (2 dogs max)
Cleaning Fee (non-refundable): $75/stay + $25 per dog
50% of rental fee is required 60 days before arrival
50% of rental fee is required 14 days before arrival
Willing to negotiate rates - call for details.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2009
This particular property has been in my family for about 15 years and I was happy to be able to purchase it last March. I was raised on a ranch, about 20 miles from here, southwest of Lodge Grass. My parents raised sheep and then cattle, a few horses and four daughters! We worked hard and always said "there has to be an easier way to make a living"! Come to find out there are different ways to make a living, but I'm certain there are easier ones.
Why the Owner Chose Fort Smith
This property was my parent's retirement home. The house was designed by Mom and reflects the rancher in her. That generation spent a lot of time at the kitchen table, drinking coffee, visiting with neighbors and playing cards; so the kitchen/dining room is the centerpiece of the house. She also designed in a huge utility room and lots of storage. I believe all of this combines to make a perfect vacation home, plus I couldn't have hoped for a better location!
The Unique Benefits of this House
Some of the most enjoyable moments I have at this property are when I have the binoculars up to my eyes. There is always something to look at. There is a great horned owl that can be seen most mornings on a fence post in the coulee. We've seen many colorful songbirds flitting around eating bugs. The Bighorn mountains are beautiful at any time of day, but it's fun to watch storms come across from Wyoming. I've also seen quite a few white tail deer browsing in the pasture area and a coyote or two hunting along. (No big game hunting is allowed on the Crow Reservation, sorry.)
Property Photos
- Updated kitchen with all of the bells and whistles! - BigHorn River Valley, MT - Vacation House near Fishing & Little Bighorn Battlefield
- Map of area, with house location in red. (Not all roads are shown.) - BigHorn River Valley, MT - Vacation House near Fishing & Little Bighorn Battlefield
- The house has a very open floor plan. - BigHorn River Valley, MT - Vacation House near Fishing & Little Bighorn Battlefield
- Comfortable lounging in the living room.
- Both bedrooms have 2 full size beds.
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