Montana Mountain Nature Retreat

• Thanksgiving 2011

  Thanksgiving 2011

  • Guest Christy
  • Date of stay 11/22/11
  • Review Submitted 12/07/11
  Thanksgiving has become a trip to "Grandmother's House"; Taveling over the river and through the woods. Actually it is a trip to my nephews house; over the mountains and through the snow. This seasonal celebration has grown in familio popularity and we have had to expand. On VRBO I found theperfect solution. This mountain retreat was perfect, pet friendly, and remote but not isolated. The cabin is definitately Green! solar power, mountain well, generator, totally self contained. Still with all the amenities and creature comforts. We served up a Thanksgiving dinner for 6 that was amazing. Following dinner, by candle light we sat ont he front porch and watch the stars come out. The property is beautiful. Just walking the property took at least 40 minutes. The dogs thought they had there own off leash park. The trains are entertaining; rumbling, fast, big... scared me the first time I heard it but amazed me how quickly we grew accustom. A good distance away, not a threat to the dogs; it took them a little longer to get used to the rumble. This cabin is a well maintianed gem. I will rent again.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.

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• Absolutely delightful find, a log cabin stay beyond compare

  Absolutely delightful find, a log cabin stay beyond compare

  • Guest Miss Picky
  • Date of stay 09/01/11
  • Review Submitted 09/07/11
  This jewel of a log cabin in the woods far exceeded our expectations. We hit a home run with this out of the way rental and it couldn't have been more perfect for our 4 day rejuvenating retreat. We drove to our son's wedding in Plains, Montana just a little more than an hour away up the beautiful Clark Fork River (think..."A River Runs Through It"). The cabin sits all alone behind a locked gate at the end of the road on a large parcel of land. No one else in sight. We could hear elk bugle in the surrounding forest and saw fresh deer tracks each morning at the salt lick. The scenery was divine, looking across an unobstructed view to the steep timbered, ravined mountains that rose like giants across the river. Rock cliffs sit directly behind the cabin up the hill aways, and the light played across them in the afternoon and evening as the sun began to set. The sunsets and the early morning sun from the front porch warmed us as we sat on the front porch drinking our 'French pressed' coffee. Our 2 small dogs played for hours in the big grassy areas surrounding the cabin. The cabin was impeccably clean, adequate in all ways, and spacious. It is obvioius that the caretakers (and builders) of the property and cabin knew what they were doing...the layout couldn't be better. Though a great couples get away, I can imagine a family with children would enjoy the room, the play areas outdoors, and a disconnect from the trappings of the modern world. Our cell phone worked when needed and there was a TV with DVDs. There is a store just a mile down the main highway that has a good selection of movies to rent, if wanted. We just relished the scenery, the quiet and needed nothing more for entertainment. The off the grid location has a very efficient power system for lights and water. Cooking, refrigeration and hot water are provided with propane...no fuss, no muss. Nice sofas, comfy beds, view windows. Joyce,one of the caretakers, came to meet us at the property and show us around upon our arrival. She told us about the solar powered system, which worked like a charm. We never saw her again, but I did talk to her a couple of times on the phone while we were there.. she's a delight. Though we never used the big efficient wood stove (wood provided), it allows a very comfortable winter time experience here in the most beautiful corner of Montana. We have stayed at many VRBO rentals over the years, this one is in the top 3 overall, and the #1 for privacy and value.

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

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• So serene......so peaceful

  So serene......so peaceful

  • Guest Jennifer & Jim
  • Date of stay 07/14/11
  • Review Submitted 07/20/11
  We spent 5 nights at this beautifully serene mountain home. It is very well taken care of by two of the nicest caretakers one could only imagine, Joyce and Dave are so wonderful!!! We enjoyed the gorgeous views and the peace and quiet this cabin offers. There are trails to walk right on the property and we had deer walk right into the yard. The road into the property is well maintained and most vehicles could make it in (unless you are driving a low profile vehicle). It is in a great location and located in the heart of the Cabinet Mountain wlderness area and very close to the Clark Fork River.....be sure to visit the Noxon rapids dam, just south of Noxon, it is quite a sight!! This is the place if you are looking for a very layed-back retreat from your busy lives and our dogs loved it too!!! Thank you for a wonderful vacation spot....we would love to come back!!!!

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

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• A little piece of heaven.

  A little piece of heaven.

  • Guest Marla
  • Date of stay 06/30/11
  • Review Submitted 07/17/11
  My husband I stayed at this cabin for 2 weeks in June/July 2011. The cabin is very quaint and charming. It was clean and neat. The pictures are not deceiving. The beauty of this property is in its setting and solitude. Elk cows and calves played in the yard, and mule deer and whitetail deer visited regularly. The owner was extremely helpful in answering our questions about the area, etc. The caretakers were delightful and extremely helpful, but not at all intrusive. If you stay at this cabin you must go and enjoy a few meals at the Naughty Pine Saloon! Great food and reasonably priced.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• A true mountain retreat

  A true mountain retreat

  • Guest Lacy Linda
  • Date of stay 05/15/11
  • Review Submitted 05/30/11
  The description, photos and explanations for this property were right on. It couldn't have been much better. I've never stayed at a place with such a complete makeup. Anything you need was right there, down to the boxes of Kleenex. The caretakers were very helpful and very personable and the people around Noxon are extremely friendly. Don't miss a visit Toby's. just ask them about the ladies with the bras. If you're looking for a quiet, scenic place to visit you can't go wrong here. Watching the deer just outside the window is worth the price (which is very reasonable).

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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