The Riverside Cottage

• Perfect place for a little RnR

  Perfect place for a little RnR

  • Guest Shelley E.
  • Date of stay 08/24/12
  • Review Submitted 09/07/12
  My husband and I drove down from Edmonton, Alberta. It was a long drive, but when we arrived we couldn't have been happier. The cottage was exactly as we imagined - quiet, private and perfect! Our chihuahua also got to work at relaxing and enjoying the local wildlife. Across the river there were deer every night, my husband put on his waders and got right in for a little catch and release. He caught 5 brown trout in total, and I got one off the bank. All little guys, but we still had a blast. As there was a fire ban and quite a bit of smoke, we spent our evenings watching movies and playing cards. The owners were absolutely fabulous to deal with and more than accomodating. The little store across the street has pretty much every thing you could need, even a little pub if you feel like getting to know the locals. I could not say one negative thing about our time in this riverside cottage. We left behind a couple of things we hope future visitors can enjoy, a Canadian flag chair lawn chair and the dvd of A River Runs Through it. Seemed fitting :)

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• Idyllic Cottage, Fantastic Experience!!!

  Idyllic Cottage, Fantastic Experience!!!

  • Guest Italian Girl
  • Date of stay 06/29/12
  • Review Submitted 07/16/12
  Idyllic Cottage, Fantastic Experience!!! My husband and I had the pleasure of staying at this quaint little cottage tucked neatly back off the road and right on the river. My husband got out and fished that night and caught four brown trout right away. Ultimately he got 8 for catch and release. I read my book and checked on him from time to time. Delighted to see him in such a state of bliss. This cabin had everything we needed to make it a base for our daily outings in the Hamilton area. We went to the store nearby and bought food to cook and had delicious low cost meals. Amy was such a fantastic manager and super easy and positive to work with. Everything was phenomenal about our stay and we would highly recommend this place. It could easily accommodate two couples or a family of four. Great for girls or the guys on a fishing trip. We did need mosquito spray, but I think that it is seasonal and fortunately they had some bug juice, starter supply of toiletry items and some kitchen basics. Bring your own hair shampoo and blow dryer. The bath towels are plush and plentiful. There is a tv, but only for DVD's. They have a DVD library, and you can rent DVD’s at the store. Cell phone coverage was spotty. The cabin was clean and well appointed with lovely wood floors, white and cream walls, and comfy furniture. We could not have stayed at a neater place. I would stay here again or at any property run by Amy. She is one top notch business lady!!!! Loved, Loved, Loved it. I have traveled extensively and stayed at many fine establishments. We preferred it over the best local hotel. There is no place like home or this creekside cottage. This place is a winner!!!

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

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• WHAT A GREAT PLACE!

  WHAT A GREAT PLACE!

  • Guest Denise
  • Date of stay 06/26/10
  • Review Submitted 01/04/11
  My husband and I went to the cabin in June of 2010 and had a blast. If you are looking for a quiet spot away from the world this is the place to go. It is close enough to other small towns (10-30) miles to find other attractions. We also went to Missoula for the day and had a blast looking at more beautiful spots in Montana. the cabin sits right on the river and we really enjoyed the serenity of it all. My husband really enjoyed fishing out the back door, and I loved the shade to sit and watch him and read. Other fishing spots are really close and we enjoyed them also. The little store there in Conner had just about anything you might need and great sandwhichwes. The cabin itself was great, bring your dvd's and enjoy the quiet of No regualr TV. For an entire week we had No idea what was going on in the world unless we wanted to listen to the radio. Wonderfull! We did have cell reception in case we needed to be contacted. The caretakers were great people to work with. Do yourself a favor and go to this cabin and relax.

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

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• WOW! What a way to Relax!

  WOW! What a way to Relax!

  • Guest Jon & Janet
  • Date of stay 08/01/08
  • Review Submitted 08/12/08
  We met friends from Arizona at the River Cottage.What a great spot for a relaxing vacation. The house is more than comfortable for four adults. Very clean and bright and cheery. We spent most of our time relaxing in the yard under the gorgeous willow tree watching the river flow by. Did a little fishing and a lot of deer watching. Every evening there were between 5 -10 deer in the field across the road. By mid week we had one coming into the yard in the afternoon to eat from the apple trees. We had a great balance of sightseeing (very convienient to the cottage location) and just enjoying staying put. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area. Can't wait to get back!!!

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

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• A Lovely Getaway

  A Lovely Getaway

  • Guest ahappyfamily
  • Date of stay 07/03/07
  • Review Submitted 08/09/08
  Our family enjoyed a four day stay at this delightful cottage. Our children, ages 4 and 6 at the time, learned to fish on the river right outside the back door (that also locks securely!) and we enjoyed walking through "the jungle" up and down the river several times a day. The convenient gas/cafe/grocery and wine store just down the road was also a favorite destination-- ice cream treats for the kids, a selection of fine wine for Momma, local and tasty beers for Dad! The property is extremely well-maintained, with some thoughtful and unexpected touches (beautiful carved back door, bright solar tube in bathroom, well-stocked kitchen, skylight in the bedroom, etc.) While the inside is lovely and spacious, it was hard to leave the picnic table and chairs under the huge shady tree and the sights and sounds of the babbling river! Our family enjoyed the solitude and privacy of the property, while finding it very convenient to travel to Darby and Hamilton and all of the area attractions. My husband and I could also envision this being a very romantic getaway as well (someday!). We give this rental property the highest rating possible.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Just Perfect!

  Just Perfect!

  • Guest azdrydock
  • Date of stay 07/10/08
  • Review Submitted 08/02/08
  My girl brought me to Montana, my first time, in early June 2008. The updates in the cabin show outstanding craftmanship & the location is perfect. The river is 25 ft. from the back door and was just "rushing"! The store is a very short walk up the drive & exploring the Bitterroot Valley was just wonderful. We've visited the area since & have stayed at other nice places but we agree that this place was perfect & affordable, we'll be back!

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• Mellow Out

  Mellow Out

  • Guest Judy4
  • Date of stay 07/06/08
  • Review Submitted 07/24/08
  My stay at the Riveside Cottage was oh so mellow. Just a step outside the back door puts you onto a patio area where I sat with my morning coffee, listening to the flowing river. The natural setting includes beautiful trees and bushes along the riverside. The cottage itself is bright and cheery with comfortable rustic style furniture. A short walk to the little Conner store allows you to pick up any forgotten items without having to get into your car. I recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet natural get-away on the shore of the Bitterroot River.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Restful retreat

  Restful retreat

  • Guest Ravalli
  • Date of stay 06/03/08
  • Review Submitted 07/23/08
  This is a quiet, serene escape from a hectic world. Resturants and the best soup in Montana available nearby. This is a mountain valley, not a bit "resort like", more homelike. A "getaway place" . Clean, restful, but lots to do if you like to hike, fish, canoe and visit Lake Como,National Forest nearby and cute towns, shopping in the Valley, pretty close. Fully equipped kitchen, and a skylight above the bed to view the stars. DVD player, watched movies and enjoyed viewing deer in the evening.

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

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• We'll be back!

  We'll be back!

  • Guest WJ
  • Date of stay 05/15/08
  • Review Submitted 07/23/08
  Our family had a reunion in the Bitterroot area....and we all always ended up each day at the Riverside Cottage..relaxing by the side of the beautiful Bitterroot River..young & old alike found the river fascinating...just sitting and listening to the river rush by is a treat! The location is quiet and private, but close to many hiking trails (which our youngest "reuners" loved)..also within a mile is a National Forest. Did I mention the birds that we sighted on the river? We found the cottage comfortable and well equipped...we didn't have time for the tv or DVD player, although they were both available...too much to do outdoors ....and then that comfortable bed! We'll be back!

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

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• Summer honeymoon

  Summer honeymoon

  • Guest kdawg
  • Date of stay 07/01/07
  • Review Submitted 12/26/07
  We rented the Riverside Cottage for one week during our honeymoon in the summer. The cottege was very nice, quiet, and private. The town was very quaint but not too far from some bigger towns. The cottage is next to a very nice river, but the water is very cold, there were lots of bugs in the evening, and the river does not have very good access. There is no TV or DVD player in the cottage There are lots of very nice hikes near by.

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

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Summer Rates: March-October
$115.00 / night
$700.00 / week
$2100.00 / month
Rates based on up to two people, Tax additional, no cleaning fee
$10 per person per night extra up to 4 guests maximum
Winter Special Rates: November-March
$115.00/night, $550.00/week, $1200.00/month for up to 2 people

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