Vacation Rentals by Owner

Home away from home!!!

Guest: Anne & Ty (Cody, Wy)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/16/12

My husband and I loved this home. Tom and his wife were so nice and welcoming. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. We will diffently be staying there again in the near future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful place in a lovely little town

Guest: MHL (Casper, WY)
Date of Stay: 12/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

Four of us stayed at the this lovely rental over New Years and had a wonderful time. The place has a lot of charm, and we loved the fireplaces as well as the fancy bathroom. The pool table was also a bit hit! This was a great place, and if we go back to Red Lodge we'll definitely try to rent it again.

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

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Guest: Erica (Powell, WY)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

We had a very comfortable stay. The house is warm and cozy with fireplaces, a pool table and jacuzzi tub. A relaxing place to be after a day of skiing or shopping!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

DELIGHTFUL!

Guest: Jasper (Chicago suburbs, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

I stayed at Forbes Cottage in Red Lodge in early August, 2011, as a base for several rock-hounding excursions in the area. Tom and Kathleen were warm, welcoming and gracious hosts, with lots of tips on activities and places to eat! The cottage had everything I needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay -- I wish I could have stayed a month! The cottage is in a great location for exploring Red Lodge and the surrounding area, which is gorgeous in August. Property is very well maintained and clean. Thanks for sharing your home! I hope to make it back sometime soon....

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

Very nice!

Guest: Perry (St Michael, MN)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

The property is exactly as advertised. It is conveniently located near main street and the eateries and shopping. It became a perfect spot to come back to after a long day of hiking in the Beartooth area. Our family enjoyed the solitude as well. Tom is very professional and was a pleasure to deal with. We will be back for certain. [The zoo is always fun...or pick up a great map at SylvanPeak Mountain shop and hit the trails!...or ski the slopes and shop]

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

Would definitely recommend!!

Guest: Erin & Adam (Rome, GA)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

We stayed at Forbes Cottage Jan 9-15th and we had such a great time. The house was exactly as advertised and had all the amenities you could need, we felt like we were at home! The house was neat and clean and very conveniently located. Tom was extremely helpful in getting us booked and making sure everything was easy and even called us afterward and asked about our stay! The skiing was so much fun as was hiking, the local nature center, and the shops and restaurants in downtown Red Lodge. We would definitely recommend the property to anyone interested in staying in Red Lodge!

Owner response:Hi Erin and Adam, That was so kind of you to pay Forbes Cottage and myself such nice complements. It always makes me feel good to hear that guests, such as yourselves, loved my home and town as much as I do. I am so glad that you had the chance to vacation in Red Lodge and take advantage of the skiing and the atmosphere of a quaint and charming little town. I wish you all the best and hope that you will holler, if and when you return to MT. Again, thank you for the kind words. Be well. -Tom p.s. GO SOONERS! GO BRAVES!

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

NEW YEARS SKI TRIP 2010 - 2011

Guest: Clint & Dianne (Bismarck)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

We really enjoyed our stay at the "Cottage" - with below normal temps, the steamer and fireplaces, not to mention pool table and games - kept the boys warm and busy. The last day at the cottage, the boys said they are really going to miss this place. Thanks again Tom, for making your place available and very easy to work with on renting:) Plus, being so close to downtown Red Lodge made it easy to shop and eat out - "Simple."

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

Fun Winter Week-End!

Guest: givemeabreak (Billings)
Date of Stay: 12/02/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

My family and I (husband and two teen-age boys) spent a very enjoyable week-end in Tom's personal home. It was a wonderful experience as the home was exceptionally clean and very nicely furnished. The location is unbeatable! It's a few minutes drive to the ski area and very easy walking distance to local shops and the grocery store. Wildlife was abundant. We saw many deer right out the front and back doors, and wild turkeys at the southern end of town. Tom was extremely accommodating and gracious. This was a wonderful experience for us and we would enthusiastically recommend this property.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Just like home!

Guest: Skiers from Minnesota (Plymouth, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

What a wonderful find!! This rental was very easy to settle into.....the owners have provided every ammenity. At the end of our visit, we both said that it would be fun to rent it for an entire month during the summer or winter months. The location was ideal! We walked into town for dinner and the evenings that we didn't eat out we walked to the grocery store just a few blocks away! We can't say enough about the location!! Location, location, location!! The neighobrs were very nice/friendly and quiet! We slept soundly after a full day of skiing....we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Tom was very helpful setting us up and has turned into a new friend. He is certainly a huge fan of Red Lodge.....ask him any question....he knows the latest and greatest answer! We have stayed at a number of places in town and feel that this rental property is one of the best values around. Make your reservation early!! Thanks Tom!

Owner response:Thank you J&R, for the kind words. It is such a pleasure to host such appreicative, quality people, such as yourselves. Endorsements such as this seem to attract other nice, responsible folk--and this makes it all worthwhile!! Be well. -Tom

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Guest: Ben Aakre (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 01/09/10 Review Submitted: 01/09/10

Tom, thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home. We found things to be just as you described in the ad. We appreciate all of your communication and help in making our vacation great. Hope to stay again soon!

Owner response:Ben, I really appreciate the kind words you had for Forbes Cottage, my home, and am happy that you, the wife and in-laws all enjoyed the experience. You are welcome anytime! Be well. -Tom and Kathleen

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Guest: Tony & Tammy Quinn (Elkins, AR. 72727)
Date of Stay: 01/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/04/10

Tom, thanks so much for making your lovely home available. It was such a joy to stay in a real home, rather than a motel room. Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Red Lodge and staying in your home added so much to our vacation experience. We'll be looking forward to our next stay! Thanks again, Tony and Tammy Quinn.

Owner response:Tony and Tammy, It is so much appreciated to have such kind words said about our home and chosen town of Red Lodge. Thanks so much for being guests in Forbes Cottage. Be well. -Tom & Kathleen

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Guest: Elaine and Jim Culey (Rapid City, SD)
Date of Stay: 12/28/09 Review Submitted: 12/28/09

Dear Tom and Kathleen, We definitely enjoyed our stay at your home, it has a very comfortable family atmosphere. The homes' close proximity to the downdown area was also a plus which added to our vacation experience. We have rented properties in the area before and would definetly recommend yours to others. I know we would like to stay again soon. Friends we traveled with were impressed w/ your homes features as well. Thank you! The Culey's

Owner response:we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Forbes Cottage,Jim and Elaine. Quality families like yours are welcome anytime!-Tom and Kathleen

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Guest: Tammy G.1 (Fortis, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

Mr. Eurton-- Enjoyed my stay so much. It was very nice to come back to your comfortable home every evening. I will be back! Thanks, Tammy G. Fortis, Georgia

Owner response:Thank you for the kind words,Tammy.We look forward to your return visit. -Tom and Kathleen

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