The Pleasant Pheasant ~ Single/Multi-Family Retreat - 20 Acres

• Amazing home, best vacation ever! Couldn't have asked for anything more.

  Amazing home, best vacation ever! Couldn't have asked for anything more.

  • Guest Lindsey C.
  • Date of stay 11/17/12
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  My husband, I and our two kids stayed here with another couple and their four kids over Thanksgiving week. We had the greatest time. The house is huge, and the layout couldn't be more perfect for multiple families. Our friends stayed on the bottom floor with the full kitchen, we took the top floor and the mail floor kitchen, and the bedroom on the mail floor also went to our friends. Everything you can think of is there, as far as pots, pans, utensils. Spices and etc were there, and when we needed something in a pinch on Thanksgiving Day, the caretakers the next house over were happy to hook us up. The beds were all so comfortable, great linens, (I usually pack my own sheets, but never took them out of my luggage) Plenty of towels, too. Wi-fi was great, because I kind of panic when I am out of reach. Cell reception was great. Satellite television was awesome too. The men went out hunting all day, and left the women and kids at home, and we had plenty to do. Books, games, movies, all there. This place would be amazing in the summer with the screened in back deck with the grill. We didn't get to use it, but I want to plan a trip someday and go back when it is warmer. About a 40 minute drive south to Yellowstone too! As our first time using VRBO, we didn't know what to expect. This is how we want to vacation from now on. LOVED this house, it is beautiful and clean, and layed out perfectly. Couldn't ask for a more perfect first experience. Thank you for having us!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful place to stay! Beautiful scenery and helpful hosts!

  Wonderful place to stay! Beautiful scenery and helpful hosts!

  • Guest Jodi
  • Date of stay 08/08/12
  • Review Submitted 08/20/12
  My family thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the Pleasant Pheasant. It has all the amenities that you could need for a perfect Montana vacation. The views are absolutely amazing and the fishing nearby is incredible. Close to Chico and Pine Creek Cafe!

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

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• Fabulous Family Reunion

  Fabulous Family Reunion

  • Guest aazure
  • Date of stay 07/29/12
  • Review Submitted 08/19/12
  Our family stayed for a week at the Pleasant Pheasant. We had the best time! We rented the home and two cabins - all were lovely, comfortable and well appointed. We had 18 in our party and there was plenty of room. The kitchens have everything you need - great pots/pans, knives, pantry items, etc... We spent so much time on the porches visiting, eating. Their is a lovely breeze that blows through the main home and smells so good. Beautiful surroundings, amazing views, dramatic sky. We would definitely go back! We rafted the Yellowstone, rode horses at Bearpaw Outfitters, at dinner at Old Faithful, hiked to Pine Creek Falls, but truly the best fun was just hanging at the PP. Margie was very helpful and a delight to work with.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Laurel, MT

  Laurel, MT

  • Guest Grandma
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/08/12
  Our family gathered at the Pleasant Pheasant to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The accommodations were wonderful with room for all 18 of us in the main cabin and the bunk house. Both places were great with extra amenities. We had a great time together and would recommend the Pleasant Pheasant for anyone. Margie, the owner, was great to work with.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• The PERFECT vacation house

  The PERFECT vacation house

  • Guest Courtney C.
  • Date of stay 06/16/12
  • Review Submitted 06/26/12
  Our extended family just returned from a week-long trip to the Montana/Yellowstone area and booking this vacation home was the best decision we made! The house is on a beautiful property, has tons of room and all of the amenities you could ever need. Those that had to do some work on the trip were happy to have the wi-fi available. The property is super clean and well looked after. It is full of charm and personality. It's about a 45 - 50 minute drive from the house to the north entrance of Yellowstone and about 40 - 45 minutes to the Bozman airport - basically right in the middle. You are a quick 15-20 minute drive from Livingston where you can grocery shop or go out to eat. The owner is also extremely nice and helpful. All around a fantastic property that I highly recommend.

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• FAMILY OF 6 FROM TENNESSEE

  FAMILY OF 6 FROM TENNESSEE

  • Guest Nancy
  • Date of stay 05/27/12
  • Review Submitted 06/11/12
  We had such an awesome time!! Your home is very beautiful and accommodating. Jason and Amanda were gracious hosts and very informative. We saw just about as many animals coming/going to your home as we did in the park, including eagles, ospreys, mule deer, elk, antelope, rabbits. It was a vacation of a lifetime especially for my brother and sister-in-law. Montana is so breathtaking. My boys and I drove to Virginia City one day and we explored Livingston too but spent most of our time in Yellowstone. Oh, went on hike you recommended to the waterfalls too and Chico's. It had snowed before we got there and just made the whole experience so incredible. And, on last night, the most spectacular double rainbow appeared almost directly over your house! A final goodbye to us.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• visiting from PA

  visiting from PA

  • Guest Becky
  • Date of stay 08/13/11
  • Review Submitted 08/31/11
  What a beautiful location and property! The Pleasant Pheasant was an attractively decorated home in Paradise Valley (how appropriately named!). We loved driving past beautiful ranches and fields of deer, cattle and horses to get to our home away from home. It was a great location for our family of 10, something close-by for everyone. Our party spent time fly fishing in local rivers and creeks, hiking on local trails, horseback riding, soaking in Chico hot spring pools, and 3 days in Yellowstone. Margie has been helpful with any questions we have had. We hope to visit again someday!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Most Scenic Area of Paradise Valley

  Most Scenic Area of Paradise Valley

  • Guest Fourcampnuts
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/18/11
  If you are looking for the right place to stay with fabulous views and ease of access to all this area offers, then you might just consider the Pleasant Pheasant! We had a very relaxing time here with our family of four, grandmother, and also aunt and uncle from England. Plenty of space for everyone, two porch swings, plus seating on the deck facing the Absoroka Mountains. There are lawn toys for the large yard, and pool toys to take to nearby Chico Hot Springs. The drive to the North entrance of Yellowstone is about a 45 minute drive, and please be aware that this area is FULL of deer that like to cross roads in the blink of an eye...drive safely! There is gas and groceries in nearby Emigrant, a short 10 minute drive away, with the Howlin' Hounds Cafe across the street, a great place for breakfast and lunch, and they have serval box lunch varieties to go. Also nearby is Pine Creek Cafe which is an eclectic little place that has live music, and serves elk and buffalo. Bear Paw Outfitters is just down the road as well, and is highly recommended to those who care about safety, and they also own and break their own horses (they are not leased for the season like most). The cabin is quiet, and is out in the middle of 20 acres, so you have a lot of privacy, and 360* views. There is no air conditioning here, but the ceiling fans and evening breezes take care of that. The kitchen is small but functional, and there is an additional kitchen available downstairs that is much larger. Fishing in the area is great, especially if you like to fish on your own without hiring a guide. The best thing to do is get out and talk to people on the river, as we found that going to the fly shops only gave us recommendations for all the same spots, all full up with anglers who were given the same information. The sunsets from the property are amazing, and there are plenty of day drives that are close enough to make coming back from the crowds a real treat in the evening. Yellowstone is a definite 3-5 day trek if you choose to see most of the main features. The North entrance is the way to go if you want to stay outside of the park. With a 7 day pass we saw most everything, and highly recommend Mammoth, Norris, Old Faithful and Canyon Falls if you are limited on travel time. Take advantage of the hikes in the area and day trips to Virginia & Nevada City- great ghost towns! Livingston is great for shopping, and not as touristy as Gardiner. Kind and helpful owner. Thank you, Margie!

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

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• Loved the Pleasant Pheasant for our family reunion!

  Loved the Pleasant Pheasant for our family reunion!

  • Guest Steve and Marge
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 08/02/11
  This property was perfect for our family reunion, consisting of 7 adults and 6 teenagers. We used both the main house and the bunk house and had plenty of space. The house was comfortable and decorated beautifully. The views out every window were stunning. There is plenty to do in the area and the owners were very helpful in giving us suggestions. Some of the activities we took part in were rafting with Wild Wild West in Gardiner, local hikes to beautiful waterfalls, horseback riding with Bear Paw Outfitters, Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone,and Livingston Roundup Rodeo. Evenings were spent playing outside games in the large lawn and relaxing on the porch. We made wonderful memories and were glad we chose the Pleasant Pheasant.

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

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• Visitors from Texas

  Visitors from Texas

  • Guest Lucy
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 07/28/11
  The house and setting were all we could ask for in a rental. We took our families to spend a week here and loved the area the house was located and the wildlife we could see from the front door. It was close to all the places we wanted to visit and was a welcome site in the evenings when we returned. The rooms were great and the decorations in each so beautiful. Since we commandeered the whole house having four families combined the amount of space was great! We were all able to come together and share meals while having space to be on our own. My husband was insistent on a log cabin both inside and out and this fit the bill totally. The owners were so helpful and friendly and I would suggest this rental to anyone. Can't wait to go back!

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

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June-August & Holidays: $2,300/wk, $350/nt  (Main House Only- 5bd/3ba)
Group Rate:  $3,500/wk, $550/nt (Main House, Bunkhouse & Cabin- 9 bd/5 ba)
May, September, October:     $1,900/wk, $300/nt  (Main House Only)
All Other Dates:     $1,700/wk, $275/nt  (Main House Only)
Plus 7% MT Tax, Cleaning Fee, Refundable Damage Deposit & Rental Agreement
3 night minimum (6 nights in summer.)  Off-season discounts for smaller groups.
Contact us for group rates and availability in the off season.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.