Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!
Designed by world famous architect Richard Neutra in 1950 as a "Hollywood home dropped in the Rockies," the Mosby House, a unique and (literally) airy house perched in the south hills of Missoula, has stunning wraparound views of the Valley and the mountains all around. The
The open plan creates an incredible spacious feeling, and enormous sliding windows bring you in full contact with the outdoors: cool and breezy in the summer, and-- with a wood-burning stove in the living room-- a warm and cozy retreat to watch the weather roll in, in the winter. We've decorated with a "handmade modern" feeling to make the most of the space (and the climate).
Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge office adjoining the master bedroom; a bright balcony, sunny flagstone patio and big, sweeping lawns on three sides; private driveway with expansive adjacent community park; new Bluestar 36" culinary stove; new Bosch dishwasher, fridge, washer, dryer; tall wide and handsome (and completely restored) kitchen with views onto Mount Sentinel and Missoula valley; bright, cozy, art-filled breakfast nook; good sledding hill, fruit trees, shade trees— all make this a unique getaway for: autumnal colors, ski season, lilac spring, or high summer.
You can walk onto the Highlands Golf course right above us, or hike up nearby Mt. Sentinel and Crazy Canyon in the summer. Or X-Country ski out the back door, or drive up the road to Pattee Canyon Ski Area, and warm yourself at our huge stone fireplace afterwards. Overlooking the University District, very close to shopping centers, great coffee shops (we recommend Clyde, Drumm, and Black Coffee), restaurants, a short drive or bus to downtown, 25 minutes to Snobowl, 20 minutes to airport, 10 minutes and you're at a cutbank above the Bitterroot, Clarkfork or Blackfoot rivers.
There is a master bedroom with a queen (and adjoining master bath), , and in the upstairs " bedroom wing"-- two guest rooms with queen beds, and a pretty center room with twin beds-- good for kids, tweens, and kid-sized adults. There's also several cozy couches. Four Bathrooms (three showers, two baths), many amenities for kids (including play area, doll houses, etc), wifi/broadband internet, etc. Wood stove Fireplace. Picnic Table. Gas Grill for BBQ....
We have done so much to bring this unique home back to its original glory-- burnishing a diamond in the rough, and, well, the rough was darn nice to begin with!
PLEASE NOTE: The entire house is available, except for: the GARAGE and the efficiency/ GUEST APARTMENT downstairs (with which you will share the washer & dryer). [Our co-host & long-term tenant lives on the site/ uses garage bay. ]
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Neighborhood restriction: quiet hours begin @ 10pm
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No pets allowed
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Smoking is not permitted
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Neighborhood restriction: quiet hours begin @ 10pm
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
About the area
Missoula
Located in Farviews - Pattee Canyon, a neighbourhood in Missoula, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near a water park. Wilma Theatre and Missoula Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Missoula and Fort Fizzle. Splash Montana and Missoula County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
University of Montana Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Missoula County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Southgate Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Little Caesars Pizza - 4 min drive
Cambie Taphouse + Coffee - 3 min drive
China Buffet - 5 min drive
The Keep Restaurant - 17 min walk
Paul's Pancake Parlor - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!?
As of 7 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula! on 6 Sept, 2024 start from S$398, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula! located?
Located in Farviews - Pattee Canyon, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bitterroot Valley, University of Montana and Highlands Golf Club. Splash Montana and Barmeyer Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Overall, enjoyed the stay!
View is amazing. Kitchen and supplies were excellent. Bedrooms / Baths were comfortable / watching the deer was a highlight.
If you are looking for a quiet getaway with plenty of room to spread out this home is for you . Beautiful mid century modern architecture and stunning views.
Dav S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
David was a consummate guest-- an excellent communicator, very gracious, and left our home in immaculate condition.
Great accommodations. Comfy beds, chef’s kitchen, spacious! AC was very nice to have as temps were in the 90s. The art work was definitely a conversation starter!
Amy E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
Thank you! So glad you had a nice time. The artwork is a combination of family heirlooms (my grandfather was a photographer), friends' work, and thrift store finds......
Great property. We are a group of architects and appreciated staying in a house designed by someone we studied in school. Suggest changing doors from the living room back to original style doors.
We were in town for a family wedding and had our extended family over for a dinner and a brunch. There was plenty of room to spread out and catch up. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed. The pictures of the house reflect the 50’s decor accurately with some modern updates. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Janice K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
phil l.
27 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Cracked picture window and dark entry stairs with no rail were unsafe.
Told on arrival checkin would be 2 hours late. Entry stairs are crumbling stone and uneven height with no handrail and no lights at night. My wife injured hamstring climbing down at night. Old picture window had severe cracks, feared kids would push it and get hurt or worse. Beautiful kitchen and views, and prompt communication.
phil l.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2022
There is an exterior light at the front steps, as well as solar-powered night lights along the historic flagstone pathway. None of it is crumbling. Uneven height is part and parcel of mid-century modern design. Same with no handrail-- it's a historic house. Guest arrived 3 hours early, and despite my asking him to check-in at 3pm (our usual check-in time), Guest came by unannounced at 1pm, surprising our housekeeper. The picture window does have a crack, and is being replaced. We have hosted dozens and dozens of people at our house, and no reports of injury.
The views there were million dollar. Very roomy house full of what VRBO calls "Retro". Couches were very old, like 60ish and not comfortable to sit it. Huge kitchen very well equipped but cabinets will stress your back to open No handles. Had to bend over to open especiallly the bottom drawer. The trash receptacle had a string attached to it to pull to make access easier! Master bed in basement had mattress on the floor. No blinds or curtains. Looks like its still under "retro" fitting. Owner had a collection of very weird stuff. I call it garage sale clutter. Looked inside one book on coffee table that I thought was inappropriate, even me for! I would not stay there again.
Julie T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2023
Thanks much for you review. We may add a handle to the drawer that gave you an issue. As for "garage sale clutter," many other guests have no problem recognizing a highly curated, valuable collection of mid-century modern art, decor, and furniture. The art books are only inappropriate for minds not fully ready for, well, art. No worries on not staying here again, as we will not be renting to you another time. Thanks again for your stay.
Very clean home built for entertaining with wonderful Missoula views!
We had 3 adult couples stay in the property and it accommodated our needs perfectly. Each couple had their own room and bath with comfortable beds and linens. The kitchen is large and lends itself well to entertaining, as does the open living and dining rooms with large sliding patio door to the deck and city views. Large windows being the outside in for wildlife watching including more deer than you can count! There is also a back patio that used to be the pool (now filled in) that is a great area for outdoor barbequing and relaxing. The owners were responsive and accommodating.
Love the area and house is coming right along. This is our second time staying there. Love it. Thank you
David R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by a. j. smith
we've lived here in this house since 2009; now we rent it most of the year, and come home to enjoy it as often as we can. We can speak to the genius of Neutra in creating a home that allows you to be at your best, surrounded by nature and light.
Why they chose this property
Acclaimed architect Richard Neutra designed and built the Mosby House at 109 West Artemos Drive in Missoula, Montana, in 1949-1950. Maverick Missoula radio and TV broadcaster Art Mosby commissioned the house, which is perched in the town’s south hills, after visiting Los Angeles and touring homes built by Neutra and other modernists there. One of only two houses in Montana designed by Neutra— and of only a handful of his works in the entire Northwest— the Mosby house has been meticulously restored to its initial state. It truly is a Hollywood home, dropped into the Rockies.
In 1933, Art Mosby founded KGVO Radio, the very first radio (and, later, television) station in Montana. On a visit to LA to visit his intrepid journalist daughter Aileen, Mosby was taken with the modern homes Neutra was building in the Hollywood Hills. Mosby commissioned him to build this house, which would be the pilot for Mosby’s Farview development (and Highlands Golf Course). The house is living proof of Neutra’s lyrical philosophy: “Human habitat in the deepest sense is much more than mere shelter. It is the fulfillment of the search—in space—for happiness and emotional equilibrium.”
Richard Neutra was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth-century. Neutra helped define modernism in Southern California and around the world. Born in Vienna, Neutra moved to the US to work in Frank Lloyd Wright’ studio at Taliesen. In 1925 he moved to Los Angeles and founded a studio with Rudolph Schindler. Through the following decades, Neutra would revolutionize residential architecture.
We've taken pains to complete an intensive restoration of the house: largely restoring the original dimensions of the house; refurbishing & recreating built-ins and finishes in local materials (handcrafted vertical-grain Douglas Fir cabinetry, repurposed maple floors) and enhancing materials and fixtures. Bathrooms are lined in Heath tile, the iconic California tile and ceramics company.
What makes this property unique
Historically important home; Architecturally important home; all seasons peace & quiet.