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Downtown Retreat in Restored Historic Cottage with Off-Street Parking

Riverside holiday home in Missoula with kitchen

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Exterior
We have a lovely, occasionally well-tended garden.
Living Room looking East
Living room looking North East from entry
Living room looking South West

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Missoula, MT
  • Place, University of Montana
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Patrick Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Retreat in Restored Historic Cottage with Off-Street Parking

Welcome to your Downtown Private Retreat. Since 2017, we have hosted guests in our one-of-a-kind cottage accommodation. The 1930s stucco home is truly centrally located and entirely restored with plenty of character, inside and out.

Explore the riverfront downtown and surrounding hills on foot or set off on day-trips in any direction. Driveway parking is included. Let us know if you want to reserve that for your stay.

There is a comfortable queen bed in a separate bedroom, spacious bathroom with stall shower, and a living room with twin Chinese lounge beds that have 5" high density foam cushions, a dining worktable with 4 chairs, 2 Mid-Century style chairs, and various storage areas. Internet is available, and 27" TV (with Netflix only), central air-conditioning or heating with a thermostat in the hallway (we need to make a switch between the two though). You will find an unusual assortment of antique furnishings from around the world and an amazing meditation room.

The tiny kitchen space has a refrigerator freezer, 2-burner induction cook-top, deluxe 5-in-1 wall oven, an 18” wide dishwasher, and cabinetry. The appliances have important instruction guides ......OR plan your retreat from the kitchen too!

Only steps out the door, there are many surprisingly diverse dining and entertainment options: coffee shops, restaurants, trails, and other local gems. Visit the international award-winning 2022 Public Library of the Year, an excellent resource with spectacular panoramic views. Grocery stores and laundromat are also nearby. University of Montana and St. Patrick Hospital are both within walking distance. Highway access and airport are not far.

Guests have private access and use of the main floor space via the steps or concrete ramp in the photos and plan layout. The entry door keypad code is changed after each guest. And there is an additional privacy lock, once you are in for the evening.

Whether you are here for the first time or a regular to Missoula, please feel free to call on us and we'll do our best to answer your questions and concerns. This could be just the place to stay for a while – rest, work, be inspired, have fun... whatever is on your horizon.

If you do come, PLEASE respect, and take care of this special place while you are here, so that everyone who crosses the threshold can enjoy and appreciate it too.

And visit us at China Woods for more about treasures from Southeast Asia - and Montana. We'd love to chat and hear your stories!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1 dog only. Prefer pet sleep in crate.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We request that shoes not be worn inside the house to help keep it clean.
No candles may be burned in the property, there are battery operated candles available for your use.
We ask that you keep the doors locked to the property at all times. This is for your safety and to assist in preventing theft of personal property

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2024-MSS-STR-00043

About the area

Missoula

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Heart of Missoula, a neighbourhood in Missoula. Wilma Theatre and Fort Missoula are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum Missoula and University of Montana Golf Course. A Carousel for Missoula and Missoula County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Missoula, MT

What's nearby

  • University of Montana - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wilma Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Caras Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Patrick Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Missoula Public Library - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market on Front - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Break Espresso - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Retreat in Restored Historic Cottage with Off-Street Parking pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Downtown Retreat in Restored Historic Cottage with Off-Street Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Retreat in Restored Historic Cottage with Off-Street Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Retreat in Restored Historic Cottage with Off-Street Parking located?

Located in Heart of Missoula, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bitterroot Valley, Clark Fork River and Missoula Art Museum. University of Montana and Dana Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Your host

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Missoula is a wonderful place! It's been my home for more than 30 years. It's also great to visit, whether staying in town or as a base to go to other parts of the region. We enjoy hosting to offer you a special place to stay while you are here. And hope to have the chance to visit with you too. There are opportunities right in Missoula for different kinds of music, theater, dance, film, and of course, visiting with people - those that are local and those from elsewhere. It tends to be a welcome vibe. And those significant visits may already be the reason why you are coming to Missoula for the first time - or coming back.

Why they chose this property

The house is centrally located between the hub of downtown and the university across the river. It's the "urban" core with plenty of coffee spots, restaurants and nightlife, walk-able on neighborhood streets and several nearby trails, including along the river that's only a few blocks away. The historic Pine Street boulevard is around the corner with its residential old neighborhood feel. The Missoula Children's Theater is across the street and the award-winning Public Library is in view from the front door. It's got panoramic views of the city! The Mountain Line bus transfer center is a few blocks away and the service is currently free, if you need that.

What makes this property unique

This is a very central location and an unusual home. My background is in architecture, historic preservation, and lighting design. It's very rare to find a house that can be restored with so much of its original historic fabric and also modernize it with care. This is one of those and a lot has gone in to creating what is here, both inside and out. I like to walk, use public transit, garden, and travel frequently. In fact, I have not owned a car for over a decade, not typical in Montana. But it's doable for me in this place. There are plenty of special features to this home, its memories, and its character to share. In the rental, you'll also see textiles that are hand-made by me and my buddies too. Many people from near and far, here and gone, have made this what it is, truly unique.

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