Vacation Rentals by Owner

A wonderful place to stay

Guest: Wendy (Boyds, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11 Review Submitted: 09/11/11

We stayed at the beautiful Columbia Falls home for 5 1/2 days and wanted to stay MUCH longer. The owners are warm, friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. The house was beautifully clean. The kitchen was well stocked with everything one could possibly need. The towels and linens fresh and clean. The yard is beautiful with flowers, birds and wildlife and our dogs loved the "doggie yard". Needless to say, the hot tub was well used everyday. It's very close to the west entrance to Glacier Nat'l Park, to Whitefish, Kalispell, and about 45 min. to Flathead Lake. We had a glorious time and hope to return soon.

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

Great place to stay!!

Guest: Amy (Sherwood Park, AB CANADA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

Our family has stayed at this house multiple times. Dave and Brenda are the most accommodating, friendliest people around. This is a great property to stay at with pets, and a fantastic place to relax. Numerous nights have been spent playing cards outside, having fires in the pit, drinking wine. Days are spent at the lake or on the property relaxing with a good book, listening to nature, and watching the deer and other animals walk on by. The house is SPOTLESS every single time we come. We have spent years renting this property from Dave and Brenda and have never encountered a single problem. The homemade cinnamon buns and pies are always appreciated. If you want a fabulous vacation in a clean, well stocked and maintained home with gorgeous landscaping, with the friendliest hosts around, please stay here.

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

Fantastic vacation home

Guest: Jacques L.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

Hi Dave and Brenda, We wanted to drop you a note letting you know what a pleasure it was for our family to stay at your home. You have a beautiful and extremely comfortable home and it was a great place to unwind with our kids. The kitchen was well-equipped and the hot tub was awesome! Unfortunately the week just flew by but we loved every minute of it. We would love to enjoy the winter experience soon hopefully. Thank you so much. Jacques and Mari

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

3 generation vacation

Guest: grandma (South Dakota)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

We just returned from a family vacation--us and our kids and grandkids and what a beautiful home and very helpful guests. We appreciated having a place we could eat and not have to take little ones out and the back yard and patio were so helpful for doing things with kids and adults alike. the house was so clean even the garage was spotless. The flowers and landscape was wonderful. It is a great way to see the sites and area. Our hosts treated us like special guests. thank you Dave and Brenda Terry and Linda Johnson

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

Rawls Montana wedding

Guest: Vermonters in Montana (Dorset, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

We came to Montana for our sons wedding and this property fit our every need. We had several nights entertaining and the kitchen and backyard worked perfectly. Brenda and Dave could not have been more gracious in offering anything we may have needed, including their patio table and chairs for one of our evenings. The location was perfect for our various trips to the grocery store, liquor store, salons etc and convient to Whitefish and site seeing. All of our out of town guests took advantage of Glacier National Park which was very easy to access. The property was very clean and every convience you could ever need. We would recommend this property very highly. The one thing you need to remember is the trains do go through Columbia Falls all day and night. I was aware of them, my husband was not...........:-)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

Family Reunion

Guest: Mary Ann Woodland Hills CA
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Excellent Family Reunion Location Guest: Mary Ann (Woodland Hills, CA) Date of Stay: July 31, 2010 Review Submitted: August 7, 2010 Our family of 9 was VERY comfortable in this beautiful house in the woods. The house was amazingly equipped and comfortable including a wonderful fenced-in yard for our dogs. Brenda was extremely easy to work with and answered all of our questions immediately and thoroughly. Glacier National Park was outstanding and the local available produce was wonderful. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure seekers, Pet owners, Girls getaway, Sightseeing, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, People with disabilities, Romantic getaway Respond to this review Helpful votes: 1/1

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Family Reunion

Guest: Mary Ann Woodland Hills CA
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Excellent Family Reunion Location Guest: Mary Ann (Woodland Hills, CA) Date of Stay: July 31, 2010 Review Submitted: August 7, 2010 Our family of 9 was VERY comfortable in this beautiful house in the woods. The house was amazingly equipped and comfortable including a wonderful fenced-in yard for our dogs. Brenda was extremely easy to work with and answered all of our questions immediately and thoroughly. Glacier National Park was outstanding and the local available produce was wonderful. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure seekers, Pet owners, Girls getaway, Sightseeing, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, People with disabilities, Romantic getaway Respond to this review Helpful votes: 1/1

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Excellent Family Reunion Location

Guest: Mary Ann (Woodland Hills, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/07/10

Our family of 9 was VERY comfortable in this beautiful house in the woods. The house was amazingly equipped and comfortable including a wonderful fenced-in yard for our dogs. Brenda was extremely easy to work with and answered all of our questions immediately and thoroughly. Glacier National Park was outstanding and the local available produce was wonderful.

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

A Fantastic Getaway

Guest: Bill Olympia, WA
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

A fantastic getaway Guest: Bill (Olympia, WA) Date of Stay: May 29, 2010 Review Submitted: June 20, 2010 The four of us had a great time when we spent a week in this beautiful home in the woods in June of 2010. My wife Val and myself and our good friends Bob & Chris have rented many placing on VRBO from Hawaii to Florida and Canada to Costa Rica and we would highly recommend this house. It was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. We spent our days sightseeing thru Glacier Nat'l Park, down to Big Fork, up to Polebridge and over to Whitefish. We spent our evenings sitting on the patio (on comfortable outdoor furniture), bar-b-queing delicious meals, battling in fierce ping pong matches (that had us rolling on the floor in laughter) and soothing our aching ping pong strained muscles in the awesome hot tub. Dave and Brenda were amazing hosts and very helpful in pointing us to many interesting locations. We would definately stay here again and may do so in the fall.

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YOU FEEL THE ANTICIPATION MILES AWAY

Guest: Royce & Deborah (Key West, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/10

On the road to Tamarack Tranquility (TT), the landscape will remind you of a spectacular painting. The Flathead Valley is ringed by monumental mountains – Gateway to Glacier Park. The 360-degree views will astound. You may even find yourself spontaneously saying out loud, "Wow!" The vast sky becomes lighter and excitement grows as you turn onto Tamarack Lane.Thickets of tall trees line the road like patient sentinels from the last century. If you’re lucky, you might see deer and elk grazing in ancient pastures. Once you discover the almost-hidden turn-off, you begin to wonder if you're at the right place. Then, you see an old pioneer wagon. It begins to feel like you’ve traveled back in time. You recognize the charming house and gated-arch from photos. When you spy the Bunk House, you put it on your list as a ‘must-have’ for your own home. You've booked-in to a place that exceeds your expectation. You can only hope the inside is as nice as the beautiful landscape surrounding it. I have had the good fortune of staying at TT during all seasons. My last stay was in January 2010. When I opened the door, the fireplace was aflame, the warm air was comforting and the impeccable cleanliness delighted. The gentle aroma of pine, lavender and lemon oil reminded me of my beautiful mother's cherished home. TT's large kitchen is equipped with every imaginable convenience. Even the most discerning of chefs will be impressed. The furniture is lovely and comfortable. You feel as though you're a cherished and pampered guest in a friend’s home. There is nothing here that smacks of ‘rental.’ And is it true? Have the sheets in the master bedroom actually been ironed? I believe they have! Towels are large and fluffy. The master suite is a dream. The snow fell silently during my first night. I woke-up in a fairy-forest wonderland. No one was about. The sense of freedom brought back the best sort of memories. I opened the door to the covered porch. Running barefoot and naked through the snow, in below-zero temps – well, it’s an experience I highly recommend; as long as it’s only a few steps to the fabulous hot tub! TT is a perfect retreat for writers and artists. Open your senses and breathe-in the magic. If you allow yourself to ‘let-go’, there is no denying the sense of freedom, escape, beauty and magnificence of Montana wilderness. A heartfelt THANK YOU to Brenda and Dave for sharing their Paradise with the rest of us!

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

A fantastic getaway

Guest: Bill (Olympia, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

The four of us had a great time when we spent a week in this beautiful home in the woods in June of 2010. My wife Val and myself and our good friends Bob & Chris have rented many placing on VRBO from Hawaii to Florida and Canada to Costa Rica and we would highly recommend this house. It was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. We spent our days sightseeing thru Glacier Nat'l Park, down to Big Fork, up to Polebridge and over to Whitefish. We spent our evenings sitting on the patio (on comfortable outdoor furniture), bar-b-queing delicious meals, battling in fierce ping pong matches (that had us rolling on the floor in laughter) and soothing our aching ping pong strained muscles in the awesome hot tub. Dave and Brenda were amazing hosts and very helpful in pointing us to many interesting locations. We would definately stay here again and may do so in the fall.

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

Family to Gather Special Place

Guest: Bill Olympia, WA
Date of Stay: 07/09/08 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: JANET JOLMES (MACON, GA) Date of Stay: July 9, 2008 Review Submitted: July 9, 2008 We met all our children and grandchildren in Montana and had a wonderful time. The house and cabin were beautiful and very comfortably furnished. Brenda and Dave are great hosts and added personal touches to the house to make it a special place for family to gather. We enjoyed it so much, we will be back again and again

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Guest: JANET JOLMES (MACON, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

We met all our children and grandchildren in Montana and had a wonderful time. The house and cabin were beautiful and very comfortably furnished. Brenda and Dave are great hosts and added personal touches to the house to make it a special place for family to gather. We enjoyed it so much, we will be back again and again.

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Christmas at Glacier Tranquility

Guest: Nadine T Seattle, WA
Date of Stay: 01/15/08 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: NadineT (Seattle, WA) Date of Stay: January 15, 2008 Review Submitted: January 15, 2008 Our family stayed at Tamarack Tranquility for Christmas this year, and it was the BEST way to spend the holiday! The house is amazing and very comfortable - the kitchen is fully stocked, the ping pong table was a hit with everyone and the hot tub was a fanstic way to round out the day after snowboarding at Big Mountain. The Stewarts' are great hosts and do everything to make your stay wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend Tamarck Tranquility and would love to return in any season.

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Guest: NadineT (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/08 Review Submitted: 01/15/08

Our family stayed at Tamarack Tranquility for Christmas this year, and it was the BEST way to spend the holiday! The house is amazing and very comfortable - the kitchen is fully stocked, the ping pong table was a hit with everyone and the hot tub was a fanstic way to round out the day after snowboarding at Big Mountain. The Stewarts' are great hosts and do everything to make your stay wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend Tamarck Tranquility and would love to return in any season.

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Summer Vacation

Guest: Jon and Christime
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: Kathy and Jim Ricke Date of Stay: August 20, 2007 Review Submitted: August 20, 2007 We really enjoyed ourselves here. We had a great time going to Glacier and it was great coming back here to shower and relax in your spa. Your flower garden is beautiful, it draws humming birds and butterflies a sign of a successful garden. Kathy and Jim Richie It is the night before we leave for home. We leave with a sadness for all the beautiful surroundings we will miss but we are so happy for all the great memories made here in your fabulous home and the magnificent mountains. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful and peaceful house. Everything was absolutely perfect! It was a week we will always cherish! Thank you Sincerely Jon and Christine

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Winter Vacation

Guest: Stephen Calgary, ALberta
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: Stephen5 (Calgary, Alberta) Date of Stay: January 2, 2008 Review Submitted: January 2, 2008 Thanks for letting us use your wonderful property. It exceeded our expectations, especially when the owners went way out of their way to make us feel at home.

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Guest: Stephen5 (Calgary, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 01/02/08 Review Submitted: 01/02/08

Thanks for letting us use your wonderful property. It exceeded our expectations, especially when the owners went way out of their way to make us feel at home.

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Truly Great Vacation

Guest: NadineT (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/15/08

Our family stayed at Tamarack Tranquility for Christmas this year, and it was the BEST way to spend the holiday! The house is amazing and very comfortable (and VERY clean!) - the kitchen is fully stocked, the ping pong table was a hit with everyone and the hot tub was a fanstic way to round out the day after snowboarding at Big Mountain. The Stewarts' are great hosts and do everything to make your stay wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend Tamarck Tranquility and would love to return in any season.

Owner response:Thank you, Nadine for your posting. We truly appreaciate all our guest and hope that everyone will be able to return with the same or better experience than the time before.

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

Summer Vacation

Guest: John and Judy Rousseau
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: John and Judy Rousseau Date of Stay: August 20, 2007 Review Submitted: August 20, 2007 Our week has flown by as it always does when we're together in a Fabulous place! We have all been humbled and awed by the incredible landscapes in this part of the country and would love to continue to explore what mother nature has left for us. Everyday has been something different but equally as spectacular as the day before. From the Long rumbling road to Kintla Lake, to the relaxing boat ride on Swift Current, to the 9 mile hike to Snyder Lake that almost did us in, to our drive through Bear Adventure, nothing disappointed... especially your wonderful home! It would be impossible to express our gratitude for you allowing us into your beautiful house. Everything was perfect from the beautiful grounds to the cozy inviting interior. Now we leave, we do so with heavy hearts but lots of memories to hold close forever. Thank you again for everthing. John and Judy Rousseau, Susan and Maddie Crocker, Chad Michell, Trevor, Evan and Kyle Squires and Jay and Kelly Rosseau.

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Guest: Brewer and Zierenberg
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

We all had a wonderful time taking in God's beautiful creation here in Montana from your beautiful home. What a treat to have all the comforts of home and them some, while we bop around for the week to the park and to Whitefish. It was a great home base for us and now I can't imagine doing it any other way! Your home was Tranquil indeed, but was also filled with games, laughter and many memories that will last a longtime! Our families personal favorites were the patio view of the garden and woods including the spa!...and the fact the house was very well stocked (kitchen, books, games, towels). Tamarack Tranquility far exceeded our expectations! Your home is so gorgeous and comfortable and homey! We appreciated the peaceful dining outdoors, the roomy and well - stocked kitchen, cozy bedrooms and the close proximity to the Park. Thank you for a fabulous week. Hope to see you again and again!Lianne and Greg Brewer, Melody Springfield, Illinois and the Zierenbergs- Mike, Jocelyn, Caden and Olivia Twin Falls, Idaho

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Guest: Spencer and Lisia Childs and Fami
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

We have had a wonderful time here, and we love this house! You have done a great job of making us comfortable. The kids want to come back here every summer and we are hopeful that it will work out some time. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful vacation! The Childs Family

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Guest: Kathy and Jim Ricke
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

We really enjoyed ourselves here. We had a great time going to Glacier and it was great coming back here to shower and relax in your spa. Your flower garden is beautiful, it draws humming birds and butterflies a sign of a successful garden. Kathy and Jim Richie It is the night before we leave for home. We leave with a sadness for all the beautiful surroundings we will miss but we are so happy for all the great memories made here in your fabulous home and the magnificent mountains. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful and peaceful house. Everything was absolutely perfect! It was a week we will always cherish! Thank you Sincerely Jon and Christine Voss

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Guest: John and Judy Rousseau
Date of Stay: 08/20/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

Our week has flown by as it always does when we're together in a Fabulous place! We have all been humbled and awed by the incredible landscapes in this part of the country and would love to continue to explore what mother nature has left for us. Everyday has been something different but equally as spectacular as the day before. From the Long rumbling road to Kintla Lake, to the relaxing boat ride on Swift Current, to the 9 mile hike to Snyder Lake that almost did us in, to our drive through Bear Adventure, nothing disappointed... especially your wonderful home! It would be impossible to express our gratitude for you allowing us into your beautiful house. Everything was perfect from the beautiful grounds to the cozy inviting interior. Now we leave, we do so with heavy hearts but lots of memories to hold close forever. Thank you again for everthing. John and Judy Rousseau, Susan and Maddie Crocker, Chad Michell, Trevor, Evan and Kyle Squires and Jay and Kelly Rosseau.

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Honeymoon

Guest: Adam and Alisha Wheeler
Date of Stay: 07/13/07 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: Adam and Alisha Wheeler (Columbus, Ohio) Date of Stay: July 13, 2007 Review Submitted: July 13, 2007 We are both so glad we found this cabin. It was a perfect way to spend our honeymoon. Thank you very much for sharing your home and taking the time to tell us all about the sights so we could make the most of our week here. We are already hoping and planning to come back in the future and will definitely recommend Tamarack Tranquility to everyone back in Ohio. Thank you so much for the pie and the recommendations to eat at Jaqz and Mambo Italiano...all were delicious. Thank you for everything, Adam and Alisha Wheeler July 1st - July 6th, 2007

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Guest: Adam and Alisha Wheeler (Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/13/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

We are both so glad we found this cabin. It was a perfect way to spend our honeymoon. Thank you very much for sharing your home and taking the time to tell us all about the sights so we could make the most of our week here. We are already hoping and planning to come back in the future and will definitely recommend Tamarack Tranquility to everyone back in Ohio. Thank you so much for the pie and the recommendations to eat at Jaqz and Mambo Italiano...all were delicious. Thank you for everything, Adam and Alisha Wheeler July 1st - July 6th, 2007

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Guest: Spencer and Lisia Childs
Date of Stay: 07/07/07 Review Submitted: 07/06/07

We had had a wonderful time here and we love this house! You have done a great job of making us comfortable. The kids want to come back here every summer, and we are hopeful that it will work out sometime. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful vacation. The Childs Family

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Family Vacation

Guest: Nick and Emily Adams
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: Nick and Emily Adams Date of Stay: July 5, 2007 Review Submitted: July 5, 2007 It has been a great privelege for our family to be your first guests. Your home is beautiful, clean, and we thoroughly enjoyed using it as our base for exploring the entire area- such easy access to all areas! Our four girls Hannah, Olivia, Jessica and Tessa loved the hot tub. In addition, we loved sitting on your back pebble deck admiring the woods, your beautiful garden and the occassional deer! The girls will certainly miss the squirel who time after time threw down pine cones at them, much to their amusement. Many thanks for your kind hospitality and the use of your beautiful home. Nick and Emily Adams

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Family Vacation

Guest: Steve and Dianel Vista California
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Guest: Steve and Diane1 (Vista, California) Date of Stay: July 5, 2007 Review Submitted: July 5, 2007 We had a long frive from San Diego, so we were happy to find your driveway. They we were delighted to see the two of you standing by the house, waving your greeting. The house was in pristine condition, and we very much appreciate all the extra things you did to make our stay a good experience. Although we had a large group (15) we were all comfortable. There was plenty for the little ones to do, and we appriciate the extra effort you made to make their stay fun. We have no reservations recommending your facility to anyone coming to this area to vacation.

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Guest: Steve and Diane1 (Vista, California)
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 07/05/07

We had a long frive from San Diego, so we were happy to find your driveway. They we were delighted to see the two of you standing by the house, waving your greeting. The house was in pristine condition, and we very much appreciate all the extra things you did to make our stay a good experience. Although we had a large group (15) we were all comfortable. There was plenty for the little ones to do, and we appriciate the extra effort you made to make their stay fun. We have no reservations recommending your facility to anyone coming to this area to vacation.

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Guest: Nick and Emily Adams
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 07/04/07

It has been a great privelege for our family to be your first guests. Your home is beautiful, clean, and we thoroughly enjoyed using it as our base for exploring the entire area- such easy access to all areas! Our four girls Hannah, Olivia, Jessica and Tessa loved the hot tub. In addition, we loved sitting on your back pebble deck admiring the woods, your beautiful garden and the occassional deer! The girls will certainly miss the squirel who time after time threw down pine cones at them, much to their amusement. Many thanks for your kind hospitality and the use of your beautiful home. Nick and Emily Adams

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Guest: Jake and Laura
Date of Stay: 07/05/07 Review Submitted: 07/04/07

Honeymoon, June 14, 2007 Thank you for making our stay so perfect. We will definitely reccommend your house to anyone wanting to experience Montana.

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Guest: Brenda S. (-)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/31/07

Absolutly wonderful,clean, has thought of everything to make us comfortable. I would not stay any where else.

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Guest: Adams Family
Date of Stay: 08/14/06 Review Submitted: 08/13/06

It has been a great privelege for our family to be your first guests. Your home is beautiful and we throughly enjoyed using it as our base for exploring the entire area-such easy access to all areas! The four girls Hannah, Olivia, Jessica and Tessa loved the hot tub (despite the fact that they still do not comprehend it is supposed to be for relaxation!) In addition, we all loved sitting on your back pebble dect admiring the woods, your beautiful garden and the occassional deer! The girls will certainly miss the squirel who, time after time, threw down pine cones at them, much to their amusement, while exploring the lovely woods. Once again, many thanks for your kind hospitality and the use of your beautiful house. Nich and Emily, Adams Warner Albera

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