Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fabulous Place for All Seasons

Guest: Billy (Bozeman, MT)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 05/20/12

Fellow Humans, I had the wonderful pleasure of staying in this spectacular place for most of last winter. The house is better appointed with furniture, cooking equipment, beds, and living room essentials (and luxuries) than any other vacation property I have ever seen, truly. And the owners are tremendously welcoming and considerate. I needed time to myself, for example, and that's just what they gave me, respecting my privacy. If I ever needed anything, they were readily available and responsive. For example, the stereo went on the blink -- so they just bought a new stereo. It's the kind of property owners they are, taking great pride in the place. In addition, the cabin -- and the pictures don't do it justice -- is wonderfully comfortable. The views from the cabin are of the dramatic Spanish Peaks. One of my favorite things to do was drink wine, look at the view, and watch the many animals, like deer, walk by every day. There are also two very interesting restaurants just a short drive away. One is a "cowboy" bar attached to a very good steak place. The other is located in a restored train station, an upscale restaurant and bar with delicious food. And, of course, Bozeman is only a short, beautiful drive away. This is also a fabulous place for the winter as well. For skiing, there are two major ski resorts within very close driving distance. And it's very nice to return to the cabin each night to escape the hustle and bustle of ski resort towns and hotels. Of course, the summers couldn't be more beautiful than in this area of Bozeman, and the Falls are especially beautiful with the aspens. In short, this is a fabulous place, one that I recommend as highly as I can. You will not be disappointed.

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

Exceeds Expectations

Guest: P&J (Jacksonville FL )
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/22/11

My husband and I recently spent 5 days at Rivers to Peaks. We chose this property because of it's location- close to Bozeman but out in the country with easy access to the Gallatin River for fishing. It is rare to rent a cabin that exceeds expectations but this one certainly did. The views were fabulous! 180 degree views of the mountains from the living room and the kitchen, deer in the yard every day, a peaceful setting. The kitchen was very well-equipped - we cooked most dinners at home and I can't think of a kitchen item I wanted that wasn't available (and had I needed something, Graciela would have brought whatever I needed from her own kitchen). The entire cabin was VERY clean and tastefully furnished- with comfy pillows and beds, fluffy towels, etc. The pictures are a good representation of the cabin - but, as I said, it exceeded expectations across the board. We floated the Yellowstone on a fly fishing trip, fished the Gallatin, did sightseeing in Livingston and Bozeman, took some local hikes - I would recommend this cabin to anyone going to the area- it is centrally located for outdoors activities and close enough to Bozeman that driving in for a meal or shopping is convenient.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A great place to stay

Guest: Dexter (Las Cruces, NM)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

We spent 2 weeks at this clean and fabulously well maintained cabin and it has all the amenities as described. The owners are extremely responsive to any requests (their home is on the property). The peace and beauty of this location with neighboring horses, mountain views and the private Gallitan River access across the road and public access within 2 miles, made this a fisherman's dream. We brought our dog and the fenced yard is huge.The cabin is just a few miles from trail heads for hiking in the Gallitan National Forest( try Indian Ridge and Lava Lake), and is on the route to Big Sky(try hikes higher in the Moon Bowl) and the West entrance toYellowstone Park.We found the 12 mile ride into Bozeman downtown fast and easy, and attended many in-town activities including the Sat. Farmer's and Crafts market, the Thursday night Music on Main concerts, the art walk, the Emerson art and restaurant complex and eating at the many excellent restaurants. Downtown Bozeman is charming and welcoming and the tickets to live theater are reasonable ($15. for Oklahoma!) The upper and lower Madison River (you can float on the lower Madison, and have excellent trout fishing on the Upper Madison) is about an hour away. We hired a guide for 3 boat trips for fly fishing on the Upper Madison and it was fantastic! While our stay seemed longer than others in the guest book, comments by past visitors for even 2-3 day stays all indicated that they too had loved this charming cabin, and had found it as comfortable in the winter when skiing was available, as in the summer (we were there in July). We would go back in a heartbeat, and recommend it to all.

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

THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR' HILLS

Guest: GERARD (DALLAS PA. )
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

THE GOLD IS THE COLOR OF THE GUEST HOUSE UNDER THE STUNNING MONTANA SUNSET! THE HILLS SURROUNDE THE GOLD! THIS HOUSE WAS PERFECT FOR WIFE, THREE KIDS, THE DOG AND ME. EVERYTHING WAS NEW OR IN NEW CONDITION. THE VIEW OUT THE WINDOW WAS FABULOUS BUT WHO WANTED TO LOOK OUT - WE WENT OUT - ALL DAY EVERY DAY! THE LOCATION WAS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING. BOZEMAN THIS WAY. YELLOWSTONE THAT WAY. SHOPPING AND SPAS FOR THE 3 GIRLS, UNMATCHED TROUT FISHING FOR THE LAD AND ME. SCENERY EVERYWHERE! FENCED IN YARD FOR THE DOG (OR SMALL CHILDREN.) THE LANDLORDS WERE INVISIBLE UNLESS WE NEEDED SOMETHING OR STROLLED DOWN THE LANE TO CHEW THE FAT. ONE DAY I COMMENTED HOW WE LIKE OUTDOOR FIRES AT HOME - THE NEXT MORNING A VERY NICE COLLEGE GUY WAS BUILDING A FIRE PIT WITH AN ATTACHED GRILL IN THE YARD! HE EVEN USED A LEVEL. NEVER MIND THERE IS A NICELY EQUIPPED GAS UNIT AT HAND! TOP NOTCH FLY FISHING WAS UP THE VALLEY IN BIG SKY WITH "GALLATIN RIVER GUIDES." OUR GUIDE, BOB, TREATED US AND THE FISH LIKE WE WERE HIS CHILDREN - TASTY LUNCHES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING FISH FOR PICTURES. AT THE MADISON MY SON HAD A HUGE TROUT ON THAT STRIPPED ALL HIS LINE AND THEN PARTED WAYS. FROM A NONDESCRIPT MEADOW SLUICE HE LANDED AN 18" RAINBOW. WE WERE THE HEROES OF ONE GALLATIN WHITE WATER FLOAT TRIP 'CAUSE WE WERE LANDING FISH AS THEY SPLASHED BY. BOB COACHED US WELL AS WE CONTINUED TO LAND FISH AT WILL AFTER HIS THREE DAYS WERE UP. HE TAUGHT US ALL THE SECRETS OF THE SECRET SPOTS. WE HAD MOST OF OUR OWN EQUIPMENT EXCEPT FOR RODS, LINE AND FLIES THOUGH THEY ARE A COMPLETE OUTFITTER. I SAW THREE GUYS DRIVE UP, GET OUT OF THEIR SUV WITH NOTHING AND GO FISHING. WHEN THEY RETURNED, AS WE CHILLED AFTER OUR DAY, THEY LAUGHED AND SPOUTED FISHING TALES AND SLAPPED EACH OTHER ON THE BACKS, THANKED THEIR GUIDE, GOT IN THEIR SUV AND DROVE OFF INTO THE SUNSET. THE YELLOW BUS TOUR OF YELLOWSTONE WAS ALL THAT IT IS ADVERTISED. OUR DRIVER, TIM, HAS BEEN DOING THE LOOPS FOR 40 YEARS! I SAT SHOTGUN AND WE TRADED SARCASTIC BARBS FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP MUCH TO THE ENJOYMENT OF THE OTHER PASSENGERS AND AN INITIAL EMBARRASSMETN TO MY FAMILY. A FAMILY COULD LAND IN BOZEMAN WITH ONLY SUITCASES, RENT A CAR, FLOP DOWN IN THIS CABIN, AND FISH AND SIGHTSEE 'TILL THE END OF TIME (MAYBE DEC. 21 2012? LOL) WHY, THERE WERE EVEN SPICES AND SOME CONDIMENTS AVAILABLE. BEST VACATION EVER DESPITE TRANSMISSION IN VAN FRYING IN MINN. ON WAY OUT. LOL

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

Can we live here?

Guest: froggiekme (anderson, in)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

"Can we live here?" was what two of my kids kept asking during our stay in June 2011. I often wondered it, too, as will you. The cabin is spacious, homey, and impeccably clean. The owners have put so much thought and care, time and effort, into providing basically everything you would need or want. The view is magnificent, the setting serene, the space environmentally-friendly. The owners accomodated our changing schedule with no qualms and even let our kids play with their dogs. Whenever we travel to Bozeman to visit our family, we will stay here. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Owner response:Since these guests were here, we've added a firepit with a grill, which our current guests have raved about. They've enjoyed s'mores under star-studded skies.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful, warm cabin

Guest: Linnea (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Such a warm, private, and healthy feeling space. Everything we needed during our stay had already been thought of and provided, whether it be in the kitchen, bathroom, furniture, amenities, etc. We particularly appreciated the attention paid to environmental aspects. The surroundings were beautiful, and we highly recommend the nearby hot springs. We'll definitely return!

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

Perfect Vacation Rental!

Guest: Amy (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/09/10 Review Submitted: 12/08/10

Extremely comfortable home with beautiful decorations and very well maintained. The hosts were exceptionally gracious and we loved the fresh eggs! Also, can't beat the scenery and the world class fishing right across the street!

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

Can I please move in?

Guest: Carol (Sierra Madre, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/30/10 Review Submitted: 10/10/10

On arrival, I sent this email to our host because I was so happy with what would be our home for the next three nights. -------------------- Hi Graciela, OMG, your guest home is amazing! A home away from home, only better. Wish we were staying longer. But feel lucky that we're staying at all. Mom loves it too. And the open spaces make it easy for her to move around on her walker. As you probably noticed, we arrived at dusk. We had a full day driving the Beartooth Scenic Hwy with lots of stops for photos, lunch in Cooke City, and then more sight-seeing in northern Yellowstone. I think we'll pop over to Virginia City on Friday, and then just hang out at your lovely place on Saturday. We've been working on a scrapbook of our trip, so a hang-out day would be good for that and some R&R. Thx for the lovely, fresh-from-the-hen eggs. Can't wait to try them. Warm regards, Carol -------------------- Graciela and Charles put a lot of TLC into this home and their guests. We felt pampered and welcome,... and also walked away with a few home design ideas. If you want to splurge on an elegant and delicious meal, go to The Porterhouse restaurant at the Gallatin Gateway Inn--a hop, skip, and jump from the guest house. Out of a month of travel, this was our most enjoyable meal. I do hope I can visit this area again, and will surely stay at the Rivers to Peaks Guest House. Delightful.

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

Home away from home

Guest: Cynthia (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/28/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

We had a magnificent weekend stay at this house with our family of four. Graciela and Charles are perfect hosts. The house was spotless and had all amenties we needed. We definitely recommend this place and hope to return some day.

Recommended for:Families with young children

My best ever vacation!!

Guest: GWEN (DELAFIELD WISCONSIN)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

This was the best ever experience; everything was more than I expected. The home was exceptionally beautiful The furniture and decorating was 1st class. The bedrooms had great beds and lots of room. The kitchen was equipped with the latest appliances. It was a joy to cook in. The laundry was more than just a washer and dryer. It had a nice big sink to clean up after fishing and the trout that was caught across the road was prepared in the adjacent kitchen . The owners put so much thought into this rental that we were just blown away . How about fresh eggs from their chickens and fresh produce from their garden: where else would you get that! And imagine looking out the windows in the kitchen and living room and see nothing but green fields and snow in the mountains. To top this all off the host and hostess were the ultimate in graciousness. Because were were close to Bozeman we had a chance to explore that town. We ate out at two near by places one was a bar that had great hamburgers. The other place was a historical hotel and restaurant. Great atmosphere and food. I hope to get back there next year.

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

This place is great

Guest: Anthony (St. Louis)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

Our family spent 4 great nights at this Bozeman retreat. The house is perfect with it's high ceilings, great decor and amenities. The setting could not be better. You get the real feel of Montana life: open skies, amazing sunsets and the Gallatin River. The hosts were great and the home raised eggs are wonderful. Thanks......we will be back!

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

Fantastic Early Summer Stay

Guest: Jeff (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

Our family stayed at Rivers To Peaks during the month of June, 2010. We could not have been happier with the accommodations. The guest house is located just a short walk (literally a couple of minutes) from the Gallatin river. The river was still high from the spring runoff when we were there or we would've fished every day. The furnishings were very comfortable and the house spotless. Because the location is about 10 miles from Bozeman (that is, 10 miles in the direction of Yellowstone and Big Sky) amongst farms and pastures, it is very quiet - a great location for nighttime star gazing. The owners are extraordinary people who went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. We really can't imagine a better place to stay. We have been recommending, and will continue to recommend Rivers To Peaks to any friends or family visiting Yellowstone or Southwestern MT. It is just a great place.

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

Guest: Michele Wiherski (Missoula, MT)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/10

We loved this house!! The view was amazing!! It was quiet and peaceful, but close to everything we wanted. Close to Big Sky, Bridger Bowl, Bozeman, etc. Furnishing were very warm and comforting---everything we needed. I recommend it to ALL!!

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Guest: Brian Haapala (Portland Maine)
Date of Stay: 12/23/09 Review Submitted: 12/23/09

Wow! What a great setting! In particular, the accommodations are contemporary, warm, and private. The proximity to Bozeman is convenient, as is accessibility to the ski resorts; yet it is a quiet retreat above all else. Looking forward to the next stay already!

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Guest: John Wyninegar (Rancho Mirage, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 11/06/09

You would definitely do yourself a great service by planning your next "outing" at Graciella and Charles's Guest House. Not only do you have unbelievable Nature surrounding you, but also an environment of superb warmth and caring that can only be provided by two such loving and caring people as Graciella and Charles. Treat yourself!

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