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Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures

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A wooden deck with a stone foundation, surrounded by dense foliage and flowering plants.
A living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a television on a stand.
A cozy living room with a round yellow table surrounded by wooden chairs, a blue sofa, and a brown leather chair. A television is mounted on the wall, and a map of Montana is displayed.
A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a patterned quilt, and a window with curtains.
A rustic barn with a wooden exterior, a truck parked outside, and a dog in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated at the riverfront, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 7 guests. It includes a separate living room and games for entertainment. Enjoy the deck and patio while exploring nearby fishing, motorboating, and mountain climbing. The property is pet-friendly and located in a rural mountain area near Big Hole River and Humbug Spires Trailhead.

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Big Hole River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Melrose, MT
  • Place, Montana Tech of the University of Montana
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Copper King Mansion
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Butte, MT (BTM-Bert Mooney)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures

Two bedroom cabin (a historical log church) with room for plenty of family and friends. Full Kitchen, Laundry, Bathroom, Living Room, Mudroom. Two blocks from the river, two blocks from the flyshop, on the doorstep of the Pioneer Mountains. Lots of parking and space for boat storage. Huge living room for evening games, movies, etc. Close to the Highland Mountains as well. Elkhorn Hot Springs, Bannack Ghost Town/State Park, Rodeos and the Patagonia Outlet in Dillon, The Highland Mountains, Big Hole, Jefferson, and Beaverhead Rivers all close by. You can't stay any closer to the Historic Ghost towns of Glendale and Hecla.
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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dishes should be cleaned before leaving. Clean up after dogs in the yard. Shoes off beyond the mudroom.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 877361vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Madison County Fairgrounds is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Hole River and Humbug Spires Trailhead. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Melrose, MT

What's nearby

  • Montana Tech of the University of Montana - 35 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Butte Trolley Tour - 36 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Copper King Mansion - 36 min drive - 63.0 km
  • Butte Civic Center - 37 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 40 min drive - 73.2 km

Getting around

  • Butte, MT (BTM-Bert Mooney) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hitchin' Post - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪翅福酒家 Good Fortune Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart Of The Big Hole! Comfy Cabin For Your Fishing/hunting/mountain Adventures located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Big Hole River and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Humbug Spires Trailhead. Madison County Fairgrounds and Jefferson River are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met and in a few areas exceeded our expectations
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

It was the perfect place to unwind and re connect with family. The kids had the best time and did not miss not having electronics.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Thanks for staying at the TroutChurch Jennie! That’s the best part of Melrose- no cell phone!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trout church

The trout church was a perfect place for our groups yearly “fish camp”. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Melrose MT Property

Property was as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Thanks for staying at the TroutChurch. Glad to hear you got an elk!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Quiet Family Time

We came to spend time with family over the Thanksgiving Break, and we thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet of The Heart of BigHole! We had everything we needed; the friendly folks of Melrose welcomed us; the host communicated helpful information in a timely manner, AND we even had a group of Christmas Carollers sing us a song due to being in the right place at the right time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fishing Cabin

Brian was great to work with. We decided to leave our home early and got to the cabin prior to scheduled check in. Brian was welcoming and allowed access to the property. The mud room is perfect to hang waders and your gear. Kitchen is great to cook meals. The property is plenty big to park your drift boat with your truck. Only thing was that I thought the listing said wifi but there was no internet. Admittedly, I could be wrong and perhaps misread. So we walked over to the bar to watch basketball and hockey. Hitching Post is a great place for a meal and a beer. Just a quick walk from the place. What was not discussed in the listing is Brian's amazing CD collection. Every possible genre and some classics can be found. In summation, great fishing cabin. Brian is a great and friendly host. I'd go back the next time in there to fish the Big Hole.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elk hunt

Great location. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunting/Fishing Vacation

Our Trout Church stay was more than we could have asked for. It was more spacious than originally thought with the perfect amount of amenities and layout for 4 guys to enjoy the luxuries of a cozy cabin with great proximity to elk/deer hunting and fly fishing the Big Hole. Brian and Carey were great to work with and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place close to the river. Good price.

Needed a few good fans because it was so hot. The mosquito’s were out of control so could not leave the doors open. Days on the river were beautiful. Thank you for the use of your cabin
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good fishing cabin

Has everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Getaway!

This comfy, roomy, cabin in Melrose offers a premier jumping-off location for ALL of Montana's outdoor activities. I've stayed here several times now for fly-fishing trips on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Jefferson rivers, as well as elk hunting in the fall. My family and I have rented it just to get away and explore the Pioneer Mountains, Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area, and Bannock Ghost Town. The cabin is more than accommodating, complete with all of the amenities. You are a short walk to the Big Hole river and several trail-heads are within a quick drive. The owners are great and always had the place stocked and ready to go. This little pocket in Montana is one of my favorites. It really does give you the feel of being away from it all. Best part is that I can get there from Missoula in just under two hours!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Brian Connelly

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Just a guy who fell in love with the Big Hole when I moved to Montana back in 2006. I found this great little cabin that a buddy and I bought together in 2016. Now I'm the sole owner and spend time down there whenever I can, which is why you'll find all of hunting season blocked.

Why they chose this property

Melrose is a great spot to get away, turn off your cell phone and just be in it. You can hear the coyotes just outside town most nights and see a billion stars.

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