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Beautifully Restored house of pleasure on Main St above Ponderosa Wine Bar

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The Scandia House Loft Blodgett Canyon Callers Wine tasting room and Bar
Saloon
Bar area
Quaint area for drinks
Bedroom suite

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hamilton, MT
  • Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Daly Mansion
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stock Farm Club
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully Restored house of pleasure on Main St above Ponderosa Wine Bar

"The Scandia House Loft" was a labor of Love, it took two years to restore this former house of Pleasure. In the process of restoration we discovered old coins, whore house tokens, old newspapers ,wooden nickels and other artifacts. It left us with this beautiful place in downtown Hamilton, Montana over The Ponderosa Wine Bar and Bistro... we added a lovely 2nd floor deck with access to the roof top lounge with a fantastic view of the Bitter-root and Sapphire Mountains. You'll agree it is an enchanting place to stay...We look forward to meeting you all...

Property manager

Craig Kreider
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Our stairs are not suitable for small children
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Events

No events allowed
On a case by case basis… No wild and crazy things
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Pets

No pets allowed
Case-by-case basis… Call me
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking we strive to have a smoke free environment… smoking in my property I’m going to back charge them $250 at the exit of their stay

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: On a case by case basis… No wild and crazy things
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hamilton

Located in Hamilton, this villa is in the city centre and on a river. Westslope Distillery and Shed Horn Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bitterroot Valley and Vestor Wilson Athletic Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hamilton, MT

What's nearby

  • Bitterroot Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Vestor Wilson Athletic Complex - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Daly Mansion - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Stock Farm Club - 21 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Florence Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bitter Root Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Town Pump - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Higherground Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Restored house of pleasure on Main St above Ponderosa Wine Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Restored house of pleasure on Main St above Ponderosa Wine Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Restored house of pleasure on Main St above Ponderosa Wine Bar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Restored house of pleasure on Main St above Ponderosa Wine Bar located?

Located in the heart of Hamilton, this villa is steps away from Bitterroot Valley, Silver Coin Casino and Westslope Distillery. Shiny Buckles Casino and American Legion Park are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

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

Awesome Place

Overall, I had a great experience here. The space is well maintained and full of everything you need to enjoy yourself, including a bar area and complimentary snacks. Craig did an awesome job communicating everything with me ahead of time and assuaged any concerns I had. The only issue I had was the wine bar downstairs left a vulgar note on my car because they thought I parked in a wrong spot when I did not. Craig sternly corrected them, however, and assured me this would not be an issue going forward for anyone looking to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Perfectly located, great restoration of a historical place with outstanding accommodations.

There was plenty of room and an easy walk to anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

Ski weekend

Having stayed here before we knew we wanted to come back. The perfect location for former valley residents. Walking distance to all of town and the river. Plus only rooftop deck and view in town. Unique property well equipped for a restful stay. Can’t wait to come back again…maybe in June!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Hidden Gem

The unit was perfect for a quick ski getaway. Plenty of room, great location and well appointed. This was our second stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Perfect getaway

Property owner is very committed to making your stay enjoyable! Great location and great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Great apartment convenient to everything Hamilton

This is our 6th or 7th time staying here and it’s perfect for us. The hosts are great, leave bouquets of flowers and extra food in the refrigerator so it’s always so welcoming. The location is great at the corner of Main Street and Hwy 93. There is a Safeway across the highway for convenient groceries and lots of shops and restaurants in the downtown area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patsy H.

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

Speakeasy Living

Just a beautiful relaxing place to stay right on Main Street above a Wine Bar ! Come on a Dream 😂 lol. Excellent host response quickly and I’ll be back hopefully if you visit Hamilton stay here walk around shop, dine and meet the locals!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onisimo K.

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

Awesome

Well prepared and well mannered friendly host Easy access to all that you need Would love to come again in the future 🙏💕💕💕🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim f.

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

Scandia Loft

It's the best 2 bedroom, 2 bath with all the amenities in Hamilton, MT.. I've lost track how many times I've stayed here. Perfect location. Thanks Craig for doing it right each and every stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Great apartment and location

This is our 5th or 6th stay in the apartment. It’s perfect for us, right downtown, well equipped and comfortable. Craig is easy to contact with any question that comes up. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

S N.

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

Perfect!

Great experience! Planning on staying again on my next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Excellent Location

Craig and Betty were great! Excellent location for walking around town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Fabulous

Loft/apartment exceeds the pics. Warm welcome, well equipped, return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Scandia House Loft is Wonderful

The Scandia House is beautifully decorated in downtown Hamilton. Craig (owner)had breakfast items stocked in the refrigerator along with coffee, candies, crackers, ice-cream etc. Charming atmosphere. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

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

Amazing Property

This is one of the best VRBO properties we’ve ever stayed. It’s in the center of town, masterfully stocked with every amenity imaginable and the host Craig is incredibly welcoming and accessible. It wildly exceeded our expectations. A real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Montana Mountains

The Scandia House is wonderful. Craig and his wife are amazing at making everything go smoothly. Their attention to detail is unsurpassed. My only very small critique is that the bedroom pillows could use and update. use an uodate
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Another great stay :)

This is my 4th or 5th stay. I get back to Hamilton once a year and if I can, book my travel around an opening at Craig’s property for all the reasons that others have mentioned. Quality and service are consistently high with lots of nice touches!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Wonderful accomodations. Perfect location!

The apartment was really very lovely, decorated nicely and very clean. The refrigerator was stocked with breakfast items and lots of condiments, salad dressing, yogurts and much more. Wonderful kitchen with everything you need to cook if you choose to. The unit was larger than expected and there was plenty of room for the four of us to have our own space. We loved the history of the building and area. It is within walking of wonderful shops and stores and several restaurants. The two decks off the back are wonderful for gathering spaces. The only negative for some people would be the 22 steps from the outside up to the apartment door. We all would definitely recommend this property. Thank you, Craig!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk K.

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

Hamilton hideway

Great place to stay, always stocked with goodies. Very clean, and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya M.

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

A spectacularly fun getaway!

The Scandia House was the perfect home away from home for 4 adults. In the heart of downtown Hamilton, all amenities are right there. Everything you need for your stay is included, and the two outside patios make for a lovely summer oasis to relax and take in the gorgeous views. Craig, the property manager, made us feel so welcome right from the start! We cannot wait to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren M.

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

Love this place!

Great location and very comfortable for our group of four ladies. Clean, great amenities in the kitchen. We are repeat visitors and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Joe and Gracie wedding shower

The stay was outstanding! great communication with the owner during our travel from the Seattle area. Extremely comfortable and very roomy with a full kitchen, living room, bar and 2 bedrooms. Kitchen was appointed with all the tools, living room with TV, and well furnished. Awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

A showplace!

Love working with Craig and Patty. Wonderful people. Apartment is AMAZING. Lots of room, and every need taken care of. They are so nice to have food and drink ready in fridge for us late arrivals. There is no better place to stay in Hamilton. Looking forward to next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Great place

I loved this place! It was very clean and ready to live in. Food in the fridge and the historical aspect of this place was really cool. Craig was very helpful and I would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Craig Kreider

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We are an active couple that met in High School and are living the Dream in the lovely Bitter-root Mountains where there are plenty of things to do, Fly fishing, Hiking, Skiing ...Cafe Dining...Art Galleries, boutique shops... I digress, We like to save and restore old buildings together and we add them back to the communities original character.

Why they chose this property

Fantastic, Fresh, Cozy in the center of town above The Ponderosa Wine, Bar and Bistro close to everything, Cafes, Art Galleries,
view of the Sapphires and the Bitter root mountains from the rooftop, you can see up and down the valley.

What makes this property unique

My wife and I bought this Property ten years ago. It was the 2nd or 3rd brick building on Main Street. The city father "Marcus Daly The Copper King" built the Bank 1st and the Scandia Whore House 2nd or 3rd. In 1897, 120 years ago we didn't know it at the time but, we bought the downtown religious shrine (Just Kidding). As we took it apart we found old coin, whorehouse tokens and the gabled skylights. It looks like a crystal palace now compared to the dark hole it was. Then we put in a roof top lounge, 2nd floor deck, restored the murals downstairs and the Ponderosa Wine Bar and Bistro. Upstairs we put, in tin ceilings 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The cozy bar has an 1875 railroad map and club chairs it has a great vibe through out. We put up a 5 piece wainscot to represent the way we felt it would have looked back in the day, I used gold and black oriental rugs all a round. The street side great room has a beautiful gas fireplace and dining area. Well equipped Kitchen with a Black walnut island for your prep work

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