Location: Ovando, Blackfoot Valley, Montana, USA (50 miles E of Missoula; 70 miles NW of Helena)
Accommodations: Luxury Log House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
This historic 1880's hand hewn log home is the combination of the original homestead house and a barn that were combined and completely renovated by the family in 2002. While the logs ring with history the facility is first class.
Our third generation, operating ranch is blessed with the North Fork of the Blackfoot River, two spring creeks and four ponds that hold native trout waiting to challenge fishermen. Guests have exclusive access to these waters. The storied Blackfoot river is nearby and other rivers are an easy drive. The ranch is located between Montana's two major national parks and the Bob Marshall wilderness is north of the ranch. We are happy to share our bit of heaven as well as generations of stories!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: Blow up Queen
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Other Amenities
- mountain bikes, computer and internet, wide open beauty; access to entire ranch
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US $)
$300/nt (two-nt minimum) .. $1800/wk.
$14/nt state accomodation tax
Nightly Rates based on two-/son capacity.
Children under six are free.
Additional $50/person/nt.
Longer stays negotiable.
Exchange for nice climate vacation in winter possible.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1949
My family purchased our small ranch in 1949. It has been a love affair as opposed to a large income business. Most small ranches in this area have been purchased by wealthy individuals for a summer trophy home. Guess we are too stubborn to give in! Instead our family has restored the original home into a vacation home. We enjoy sharing the home as well as the ranch. Guests have exclusive use of the spring creeks, ponds, & access to the N. Fork of the Blackfoot that runs through the ranch. Even share history of the valley and our lil bit of heaven!
Why the Owner Chose Ovando
Has been in family for 60 years so it is in our roots
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