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The Guest House at The Russian Olive

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Exterior detail
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
$105
avg per night

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Arlee, MT
  • Place, Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Grey Wolf Peak Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sky Brewing Co.
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

2 Twin Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Price is $105 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Arlee

Located in Arlee, this guesthouse is in a rural area and in the mountains. Garden of One Thousand Buddhas and St. Ignatius Mission are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Montana Snowbowl Ski Area and King Ranch Golf Course. HUB Family Entertainment Center and Children's Museum Missoula are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Garden of One Thousand Buddhas - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Grey Wolf Peak Casino - 13 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Big Sky Brewing Co. - 28 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Wilma Theatre - 34 min drive - 59.5 km
  • University of Montana - 34 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Missoula Intl. Airport (MSO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pigasus Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Huckleberry Patch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hanging Art Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Timbers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪93 Feed & Supply - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Guest House at The Russian Olive

The Russian Olive sits above the Jocko Valley approximately 25 miles north of Missoula. Enjoy beautiful views, privacy, and all the amenities of home in this charming 1 bdrm/1bath guest house attached to the far side of a detached 2-car garage. Sleeps three singles.

Available year round with endless possibilities for outdoor recreation and sight seeing. Summer activities include cherry picking on Flathead Lake, the Arlee Pow Wow and 4th of July Rodeo, the Missoula County Fair, summer concerts at The KettleHouse Amphitheater, the Missoula Marathon and Downtown ToNight at Caras Park. In the winter enjoy downhill skiing at Snowbowl, see your favorite musicians at The Wilma, buy local produce at Missoula's winter market, and meander through the Garden of 1000 Buddhas under a blanket of snow.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
One pet per reservation, 50lbs or less
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a no smoking property, inside and out.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House at The Russian Olive pet-friendly?

Yes, The Guest House at The Russian Olive allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guest House at The Russian Olive?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guest House at The Russian Olive on Jul 18, 2026 start from $105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House at The Russian Olive?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House at The Russian Olive?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House at The Russian Olive located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, Lolo Trail, and Grey Wolf Peak Casino. Wye West Casino and Lounge and Taelman Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

The Guest House at The Russian Olive Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous area, quiet and peaceful, host was helpful and gave privacy. Great location for a home base for exploring western Montana.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

As advertised
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Nice place out in the country Not really for more than one person IMO, unless you don't mind sleeping on a futon. It's quiet, clean and the views are great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

We had a wonderful time staying at the Russian Olive! The house was peaceful and in a great location with beautiful views. Carrie was very responsive and a great host. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Loved sitting out of the porch to a beautiful view. The birds were amazing too. Very relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

It was a beautiful place to stay. Friendly owners that answered all our questions. As this was our first experience of staying in a VRBO, I was well pleased and will do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy quiet peaceful

The experience was outstanding. Communication was impeccable. House was very clean. Everything function properly would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024