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Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!

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A large, multi-story building with a prominent corner turret, large columns, and a traditional architectural style.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a lamp, and a vase on the windowsill.
A corner of a building with a wooden door, a wicker sofa with red cushions, a potted plant, and a brick wall.
A living room with a TV, black entertainment unit, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
This condo accommodates 3 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It offers adventure activities like rafting, skiing, and kayaking. The outdoor areas include a porch, deck, and patio. Families can enjoy nearby attractions such as Clark Fork River and Caras Park, with golf and skiing available for sports enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Montana
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Arcade/game room
  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Missoula, MT
  • Place, Wilma Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Montana
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!

Unit 10 is a well furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 630 square foot space within walking distance of everything Missoula has to offer. The unit has a fully furnished kitchen, comfortable living room with sleeper couch for extra guests, cable TV, wifi, and is one of the best locations in town. A washer and dryer are in the unit for additional convenience. Located on the Hip Strip, restaurants, coffee, and a brewery are steps away and downtown Missoula is less than a 5 minute walk.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2019-MSS-STR-00025
Property # 713348
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Missoula

Located in Missoula, this condo is in the city center. Wilma Theatre and Missoula Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Missoula and Fort Fizzle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field or Dahlberg Arena. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby.
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Missoula, MT

What's nearby

  • Caras Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilma Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Missoula County Courthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Montana - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Missoula Intl. Airport (MSO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Missoula Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Market on Front - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cranky Sam Public House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Dipper Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Montgomery Distillery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best! located?

Located in Riverfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Bitterroot Valley and Clark Fork River. Wilma Theatre and Caras Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location great place

I loved the location. I will stay here again
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2025
Allison was a great guest and is welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Missoula Trip

Great host, great location, great stay! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved staying here! Can walk everywhere- to campus and great restaurants and bars. Condo was comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation stay

Great location for access to downtown missoula as well as drives to mountain hiking
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

We had a great stay at the Babs. It’s so cute, can’t beat the location, was clean and well-appointed. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taste of Montana

Very cool building and easy access to historic downtown and hiking trails
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying at the Bab’s. It is so convenient to downtown! East instructions for check-in and safe location! The condo is cute, spacious and has all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like having a home in Missoula, fantastic place to stay!! Plenty of shopping and food choices nearby, as well as the University. Owner is very proactive and great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Condo-Perfect for Griz weekend!

Adorable condo, excellent location, couldn't ask for anything more. Lydia responded quickly and we were booked in minutes, thank you. I highly recommend the Babs and the Hob Nob, just around the corner, had excellent food and service.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2020
Thanks for the kind review. We re glad it worked well for your Griz weekend and hope you ll stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Babs Bldg

Very enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

Such a fun place to stay! Located in a great spot just across the bridge of the main downtown. This area, known as the “hip strip”, has a great juice bar, vegan doughnut, taco spot, coffee, bakery and a dive with great burgers. Lydia was super sweet as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place & location

Enjoyed the condo that was just as described with plenty to make the stay comfortable and convenient. What I didn't fully understand when booking was how great the location is to food, shopping, events, and well everything. There is so much to walk to and enjoy downtown. It's also easy to explore the surrounding area via a car with easy access to highways. Want a great place with a great location, look no further.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location. Near downtown, could walk to everything. Check-in was easy and flawless. WiFi worked well. We had a small problem with the TV, help was there with in 10 minutes.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed

Location can’t be beat. Tiny kitchen, but we didn’t cook in it. Would be nice to have dedicated parking. Overall very comfortable and quiet apartment during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Complete

We’re a family of four. We rented the place for eight days and we felt really comfortable. There’s literally everything inside the pretty apartment. We made good memories. Thank you so much!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, close and comfortable

Babs is very charming and perfectly located in town and near the river. I just concluded my 3 weeks in July and look forward to a return visit. The air conditioning worked great! The only tiny bump…I didn’t know how to turn on the tv. Owner’s son was there within 5 minutes to show me. I would recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo needed a deep cleaning

Have stayed in other condos in the Babs. Great location. Nice sized condos for two adults. Unit 10 had fine reviews (but no reviews after November 2021?). The primary problem: the unit was not adequately clean. Seemed okay at first--sink, tub and toilet looked fine. Then bathroom cabinet doors came off when we opened them. Had trouble with TVs and Internet. Owners responded to those concerns. But after a couple days (and filthy feet), I realized the floors were DIRTY. Saw wrappers and a toy under couches. So sweep, vacuum and mop, right? Easy enough. But the dust under the couches was thick. The kitchen floor was filthy--multiple moppings were required and the dirt removed was extensive. Should I have called? Probably. But at a minimum, I expect a VRBO property to be well-cleaned--no calling required. And the more I looked: cobwebs, dirty walls, dusty vents, stained furniture, mildewed shower curtain. Would not stay again. I let the owner know all my concerns on checkout. Hope they have corrected and done a deep clean.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful Vacation Getaway

Wonderful location central to the Hip Strip and to Downtown, with ready access to three great bakeries and coffee shops, two breweries, and several restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tough to beat

This rental is in the perfect location. Great access to downtown and the university. With the River Trail, Currents, the MCT, the Carousel, Dragons Hollow, Big Dipper and so many good restaurants right there, you just can’t beat it. This is our second stay here. The space is just right for a family mostly on the go, but that still spends some down time around the rental. Unit has everything you need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

cold in Missoula

windows drafty, heat slow to respond
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great rental!

Very quaint, great location, very close to good food - we went to Hob Nob for breakfast twice, great place. We visited family only about 15 mins away, this was a great location for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The kids and I had a great time in Missoula. The condo is in a great location and we walked everywhere. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Babs is absolutely an institution in Missoula! It's stately and historic but also sumptuous and modernized. It's literally a 10 minute walk from the heart of Missoula (via the Higgins St. bridge over a gorgeous river) and next door to top-rated bakeries and Italian restaurants -- basically everything is at your doorstep. The only slight negative is the smoke alarm in the kitchen is hyper-sensitive and goes off when simply cooking eggs with barely any smoke or steam but if you open the window it takes care of that. (And anyway, in such a stately wooden building built in c.1902 wouldn't you want a very sensitive smoke alarm?) This awesome condo unit is just pure comfort and really crowned my weeklong visit to beautiful Missoula.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Still a Great Place

We love staying here and have stayed often. Good food, a bakery and a brewery are all close by. Lydia, the owner, is a joy to work with. Our granddaughters live in Missoula so we will be back. Thanks Lydia for having a nice place for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lydia Fleming

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Why they chose this property

We've enjoyed our proximity to Missoula and all it has to offer. We fell in love with the Babs Building--it's historical significance, charm, and location in Missoula make it one of a kind! For those who want a personalized stay in Missoula, this fits! We love sharing our enthusiasm for Missoula and the surrounding area with visitors and would love to host you in your visit.

What makes this property unique

The condo has the flavor of Montana and all it has to offer. Photos of our nearby national treasure, Glacier National Park, were taken by a local western Montana photographer and are featured prominently in the condo. The living room is stocked with magazines and books about Montana history and information about the wide variety of things to enjoy during your stay....

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