Location: Florence, Bitterroot Valley, Glacier Country, Montana, USA (15 miles south of Missoula, Montana)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Riverfront home, peaceful, scenic, quiet
This vacation home is in a quiet, peaceful, park-like setting on four acres along the beautiful Bitterroot River, convenient to Missoula which is just 13 miles away.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck while you watch beautiful sunrises over the river and Sapphire Mountains. In the evening, watch the sun set over the Bitterroot Mountains. Fish, swim, or float the river behind the house.
Hike miles of nearby trails to rugged peaks and mountain lakes, creeks and ponds. Wildlife abound. Canada geese and a variety of ducks use the river. Watch deer and fox wander through the property and eagles and osprey dipping for fish.
The living room, with glass doors opening to the deck, faces the river and the Sapphire mountain range. The family room faces west to the Bitterroot mountain range and contains a futon which is suitable for one adult or two children. There are two bedrooms, each with a large bathroom. The main bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has two twin beds.
A sunroom is connected to the main bedroom through french doors. It's a great place to sit and read, work on your computer, or just enjoy the view. The kitchen is fully equipped, including your basic cooking essentials such as spices, oil, coffee, tea, sugar.
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Some comments from our guestbook:
"Thank you so much for sharing this lovely part of Montana with us! The home and setting were so inspiring to all who visited."
"You have such a wonderful home! We had a great time relaxing, tubing, and hanging out in Missoula. The kids enjoyed Splash Mountain. Our favorite was just sitting on the deck in the evening watching the river and the animals."
"All the men in the family loved being at the river. Thank you for your kindness."
"We enjoyed our stay in the Bitterroot Valley and have many fond memories of your place on the river. Thank you for sharing your piece of heaven with us."
"We were here for a wedding and your home made our stay perfect. The location, the river, the deer and the (very hot) weather all combined made a very memorable vacation."
"The view of the river and mountains beyond is magnificant, and the house is spacious and very well stocked and equipped."
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Garage door opener available on request
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Suitable for one adult or two children
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Basic food staples (coffee, tea, salt & pepper, oil, flour, sugar, spices), Foreman Grill
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2011/2012 rates:
May 1 to October 31: $175/night; 7th night free ($1050/week;$3200/4 weeks)
November 1 to April 30; $150/night; 7th night free ($900/week;$2500/4 weeks)
Add 7% Montana State lodging tax
Maximum 6 people.
There is no lodging tax for stays of 30 days or longer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We are Dutch and Nancy Dillon and live on the adjoining acreage. There are several acres with each house and lots of trees, so plenty of privacy for both. We've lived in the Bitterroot Valley since the 70's and just can't imagine living anywhere else. It's quiet, peaceful, and beautiful here. We take pride in ensuring the vacation rental is well maintained and that our guests have everything they need to make their stay most enjoyable. We have, ourselves, stayed in vacation rentals. Using that as a learning experience, we have tried to make our vacation rental as close to home as possible.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Watching the sun rise over the Sapphire mountains. Watching the change of colors in the river. Watching the sunsets over the Bitterroot mountains. Fishing in private in the early morning or evening. Quiet, quiet, quiet, only disturbed occasionally by meadowlarks, Canadian geese, and coyotes.
Property Photos
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- Large master bedroom has adjoining sunroom - Bitterroot Valley, Montana Riverfront Home
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- Fishing behind the house - Bitterroot Valley, Montana Riverfront Home
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- Family room with gas fireplace
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- Fully equipped kitchen
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- Winter in Montana
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- Sunroom off the master bedroom with adjoining deck
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- Looking east from the house toward the Bitterroot River and Sapphire Mountains
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- Second bedroom with twin beds and large adjoining bathroom
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- Geese on the river
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- Ellison Lane, walking toward the driveway to the house
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- Another view of the family room
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- Sunrise over the river
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- Bitterroot River behind the house in October
Traveler Reviews (6)
R and R on the River
Guest: Trucha
(San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
Comfortable, well-maintained home right on the Bitterroot River. The property feels out-of-the-way even though you are only 1 mile from the main highway and a quick 25 minute drive to Missoula. The adjacent properties are all large and well-kept making for a nice neighborhood. My husband and I had a very relaxing week at this lovely home, and enjoyed having a glass of wine on the back porch while gazing out onto the Sapphire mountains across the river. The house is well equipped, with everything you need, and the queen bed was very comfortable. We had decent fishing right out the back, and also used a great guide for 3 days. This house is super convenient for floating various parts of the Bitterroot. One of our favorite things about a “Montana” vacation is the opportunity to do nothing but enjoy the peaceful surroundings and scenery. This house is a wonderful place to do just that.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Abundant wildlife and comfortable house
Guest: David McKearnan
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Date of Stay: 08/13/08
Review Submitted: 01/20/10
Staying here was a unique experience for us. To sit here in the early morning and look out, seeing deer, elk, turkeys, and that wonderful funny round marmot who is convinced, I'm sure, that this is HIS home, not ours. This is such beautiful country -- we will not forget it. Your house is lovely, so thoughtfully equipped. We never lacked for a thing -- we were so comfortable.
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House is well equipped
Guest: Spencer Searcy
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Date of Stay: 08/20/08
Review Submitted: 01/20/10
What a lovely place you graciously offer guests. You provide generously so that anything one may forget, he/she finds easily.
Recommended for:
Abundant wildlife
Guest: Holly McKenzie
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Date of Stay: 06/06/09
Review Submitted: 01/20/10
In the "yard" we have seen bald eagles, western tanagers, sandhill cranes, wild turkeys, a great blue heron, mountain bluebirds, cedar waxwings, etc. etc. Thank you for sharing this lovely house with us.
Recommended for:
A peaceful oasis
Guest: Steve & Susan Thomas
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Date of Stay: 10/23/09
Review Submitted: 01/20/10
Our time at your beautiful home and our adventures in the Bitterroot are the stuff memories are made of. Your home is a peaceful oasis, a little slice of heaven in glorious Montana.
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