Spacious Country Living in an Historic Building
About the property
- Barn5560 sqft
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms5
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 nights
5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths, Indoor Basketball, 20 Acres With A Creek (Sleeps 10+)
2013 marked the end of our 10-year project to convert an historic barn into a beautiful residence and small event center. We took our time to do it 'right'.
Carl Gilbert Johnson and his father, Edward Johnson, built this barn in 1915 on the family's homestead. Until 1992, the barn was used in the family dairy business. On site you can still see the creamery with its foot- thick cement walls, a log cabin and numerous farm implements.
When we arrived in 1999 the barn was sagging a bit and leaning slightly, yet had a great feel about it. We put it up on a foundation and eventually decided to convert it into a 5-bedroom house with a wonderful hay loft. It took a long time to renovate, but now it is a place that many can enjoy.
Each bedroom has its own toilet/sink/shower and all bathrooms are ADA compliant. Each shower has grab bars and a granite seat. The large master shower has two shower heads!
The hay loft has an oak floor with two layers of soundproofing so that a basketball dribbled upstairs is hardly noticed downstairs.
The barn renovation includes a combination of original barn wood, warehouse wood, and just-milled, rough-sawn lumber.The baseboard throughout the barn is made of wood salvaged from the corrals that were on site. The bed frames and headboards are made with wood that was growing in the early 1800's.
From the antique decor to the handmade wood beds and the complete kitchen to the WiFi system, the barn is a pleasant combination of old and new. Throughout the barn you will notice the Hilton mattresses, pillows and sheets, the thick cotton towels, and a feeling of home. We have traveled a considerable amount in our lives. Now we want our guests to enjoy the little amenities that make a trip a pleasure and a place feel like home.
The barn is surrounded by 20 acres of pasture and trees that outline Hyalite Creek. From various spots on the property, you can see the seven mountain ranges that define the Gallatin Valley. Around the barn you will find a quarter-mile path that can be used for hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing or star watching.
Through the years we've had many craftsmen help us on this project. Almost to the last man they have said that there was something special about the barn and they enjoyed working on it. We believe that you too will feel the special something this barn offers.
Owner
Dean & Kristi Drenzek
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one day
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 02, 2018
About Dean & Kristi Drenzek
Dean is a Wisconsin transplant and Kristi is a native Montanan. We met teaching school on the Blackfeet Reservation near Glacier Park near the Canadian border. We have lived in Bozeman long enough to see our children grow up through Anderson Elementary and Bozeman High Schools. Kristi likes yoga, antiques and lunch with her friends. Dean likes Model A Fords, history and cross-country skiing.
Dean & Kristi Drenzek purchased this Barn in 1999
Why Dean & Kristi Drenzek chose Gallatin County
When we were looking for a house with acreage, we found this property: a great outdoor space, but still relatively close to town. Instead of having a view with city lights, we found a place with a view of starlight. This is a place where you can see fox and deer and eagles; you can cross country ski or take a walk, picnic in a meadow surrounded by mountain ranges, or fish in Hyalite Creek. There are many fine places to sit and chat or take out a drawing pad and record what you see. There are many ways to enjoy the 1915 Barn and its surroundings. You will find your own.
What makes this Barn unique
When you walk into the barn you will enjoy the original 11-foot ceilings made of darkened antique wood. The warm colors used on the walls accent the antique furniture and handmade vintage barn-wood bed frames. The carefully chosen drawings, photos, and maps are decorative and informative. An end of the 14 foot by 60 foot living/TV/game room is a garage door that is a giant 'window' to the world. The kitchen has 20 stoneware place settings and a table space for each. A modern kitchen and laundry will allow you to do things you do at home. The entire barn has a sound system, an intercom and WiFi. We subscribe to DirecTV with over a hundred channels. Each bedroom has a personal sound system- just plug in your mp3, iPod, or computer. Each bedroom also has a shower/toilet/sink and a sitting area. The beds have Hilton brand mattresses and headboards that are handmade from antique barn wood. The hay loft has great acoustics and a sound system. There also is a basketball rim and a hardwood floor in the hay loft. The rounded exposed rafters let you feel the shape of the roof. From the attached deck you can see the 10,000 ft. Spanish Peaks, the Tobacco Root Mountains, Gooch Hill and the Horseshoe HIlls. In the yard and surrounding pasture you will find part of the barn's log wall, horseshoe pits, part of the old corral, a log house, a creamery, old farm implements and a tractor. At the corner of the property is Hyalite Creek. It is a great place to collect your thoughts, catch a fish or just sit and listen to nature. Come find your special place at the 1915 Barn. Visit us at our website below.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 21 king
- Bedroom 31 king
- Bedroom 41 queen
- Bedroom 51 queen
- Five Bedrooms - 3 have king sized beds - 2 have queen sized beds mattresses are Hilton Hotel mattresses each bedroom has a shower/toilet/sink. each bedroom has a sitting area.
Bathrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
- Bathroom 4toilet, shower
- Bathroom 5toilet, shower
- Each bathroom has a toilet, a sink and a shower. The shower has one control for water temperature and one for volume. Each shower has a seat and a grab bar.
Location Type
- RuralThe 1915 Barn is located on 20 acres just southwest of Bozeman, an easy 8 to 10 minutes from town. So, while the property feels removed, it is still very conveniently located.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Clothes Dryer
- Garageone car
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingRadiant floor heating throughout
- InternetWIFI throughout
- Fitness Room / EquipmentThe hayloft has a regulation height basketball rim and a ping pong table.
- Linens Provided
- Living RoomA couch and four stuffed chairs including one rocker and one reclining chair
- ParkingFor dozens of cars
- TelephoneLocal/Long Distance telephones provided.
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsPlace settings for 20
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- KitchenEquipped as a home would be. There are 20 stoneware place settings.
- Microwave
- Pantry ItemsPaper towels, zip lock bags, foil, cling wrap and salt and pepper
- RefrigeratorRefrigerator/Freezer with a water and ice dispenser. An extra refrigerator is located in the Pool Table room.
- Stove5 burner gas stove with a standard and convection oven and a warming drawer.
Dining
- DiningActually counting tables and counter, up to 30 could be served at one time.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 20 people
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- GamesIndoor Basketball (half court) Ping pong table Slate pool table Numerous board games Horseshoes Badminton Wiffle Ball Ladder Ball Bocce Ball Hiking/jogging/skiing trail
- Ping Pong Table
- Pool TableValley Cougar slate table
- Satellite / CableDirecTV with over 100 channels
- StereoThe hayloft has its own sound system. Each bedroom can play music from your iPod/laptop or you can listen to music from the living room TV.
- Televisiona 36' screen
Outside
- BalconyThe second floor features an 8 feet by 12 foot deck with a peeled log railing.
- Deck / PatioThe second floor features an 8 feet by 12 foot deck with a peeled log railing. There is a 8 foot by 22 foot deck outside the master bedroom.
- Lawn / GardenAbout 3 acres of yard with a 1/4 mile hilled loop for hiking, jogging, etc.
- Outdoor Grill
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibilityThe downstairs is totally accessible. All bathrooms are ADA compliant.
Attractions
- live theater
- autumn foliage
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- festivals
- forests
- library
- churches
- museums
- playground
- pond
- recreation center
- restaurants
- waterfalls
Leisure Activities
- horseshoes
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- rafting
- basketball court
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- cycling
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- ski lift privileges
- ski privileges optional
- skiing
- snorkeling
- spelunking
- swimming
- tennis
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
- wind-surfing
59 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great space for large group, especially with kids
Spectacular barn conversion in ideal setting
Fantastic Lodging!
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about our stay at the barn!
Fantastic for a group!
Perfect Fall Weekend
Location
The 1915 Barn is located in the Gallatin Valley (surrounded by six mountain ranges) just south of Bozeman, MT. Bozeman is home to Montana State University, the Museum of the Rockies and Taylor Planetarium. It is also within an hour of world-class ski areas including Bridger Bowl, Bohart Ranch, Big Sky Resort and Moon Light Basin. During the winter at The 1915 Barn, we also have over 2 miles of groomed cross country trail in our meadows. At sites nearby, you may also snowshoe, ice climb, snowmobile, ice fish, sleigh ride and sled. In the summer months, activities including rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, spelunking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, fly fishing, lake fishing, are a 20 to 60-minute drive away. Bozeman also boasts four museums, a ballet company, an opera company, the local symphony, numerous concerts, theaters, and plays, breweries, antique shopping, and numerous local restaurants for your dining pleasure. Within day-tripping distance, you can retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, explore the Lewis and Clark Caverns, or visit Virginia City, an old mining town which is itself a living museum. So whether you're up for an outdoor adventure, an historic tour, or a local cultural presentation when vacationing, the Gallatin Valley has much to offer. Additional information can be found on our website.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Weddings and special events may be held at this venue with the purchase of lodging (3 nights minimum). Event/Party/Meeting: Up to 40 people $400 41 - 80 people $800 81 - 120 people $1200 Wedding- Reception: Up to 40 people $800 41 - 80 people $1600 81 - 120 people $2400 General notes: - Maximum of 120 people per event. - Tables and chairs are included for all events. - For parties of more than 40 people, porta-potty rental is required. We will arrange for the rental. The cost is $90 per unit. - Quiet hours begin at 11:00 pm. - There are indoor as well as outdoor spaces in which to host your event. We will provide the venue and you come up with the vision. - Please contact us at 1915barn@gmail.com or 406-585-0244 with questions or to schedule a visit.