Great get away and perfect Covid remote work place. Loved the view and everything about it!
From the view to chopping firewood for the fireplace, playing family music with the instruments and cooking in a restaurant kitchen, it was a great experience we will always remember fondly.
Erik S.
2020 年 9 月に 5 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Krissy P.
2019 年 7 月 18 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション
Montana
Place is really rustic and unique. Kids weren’t on their phones and had a blast. It could use some updating but the views FANTASTIC!
Krissy P.
2019 年 7 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kara T.、Stevensville, MT
2020 年 9 月 5 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Ultimate Socially Distant Vacation
Amazing sunrise views, and even better stargazing from the hot tub. Plenty of space to stretch out for our group and grandma even got her own bedroom. Each of us had adventures we loved - hiking to the top of the mountain, yoga on the deck, taking a sauna and an outdoor shower, cooking a gourmet meal for our group to enjoy in the dining room! It is a bit rustic as others have said but it’s a special place and we’re planning our next trip around a stay at the Downing Mountain Lodge.
Kara T.
2020 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
mary M.、Olympia
2015 年 10 月 7 日
As great as it looks
I take all reviews and photos with grain of salt, but believe me, this is as good as it looks! Highly recommend a summer or fall stay. We only had 3 people and 2 dogs, tho the lodge can host much larger parties, but it was Heaven on Earth with 180+ degree views out the windows if it's chilly; or barbecuing on the deck at 5500 ft.; gazing down on the valley and across to Sapphire Mts at sunrise/sunsets. Perfect place for a writers' retreat (there's a great library!), or cooking class with the commercial kitchen; music gathering with a piano and incredible sound system; or base camp for easy-to-hard hikes in the Bitterroots. John works really hard to make this place available--DO take advantage!
mary M.
6/10 (普通)
Kimm I.
2019 年 6 月 26 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション
気になった点 : 掲載情報の正確さ
Girls Trip 2019
A group of friends and I rented this lodge for a 3 day stay. Overall it was a good experience, but it is definitely a bit dated and much more rustic than advertised. One of the hot tubs was out of order, and we experienced a few malfunctions in the kitchen area. Be prepared to chop and haul wood for your heat. However, the setting & view from the lodge is spectacular!!! It is remote but quite beautiful. Fortunately, our group was comfortable with the rustic feel. We had a group of 9 and had plenty of room/space. I believe the place is in need of a few repairs, but as I previously mentioned....our overall experience was good.
Kimm I.
2019 年 6 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Richard W.、ALEXANDRIA
2021 年 10 月 15 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great stay at the top of Montanta
Really loved the stay on Downing Mountain. The yurt has great gathering areas both in the large 'great room' or the huge deck, both of which provide excellent view of Hamilton and the valley below. It is a great launch point to enjoy hiking (either straight up the mountain or other trail heads nearby), fishing or just relaxing on the river.
Richard W.
2021 年 8 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kara T.、Stevensville, MT
2021 年 7 月 28 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Fireworks view
For the 2nd summer, we had a great time at the Lodge. We added a few people since our stay last year, and our family group loved the character/ambiance and views at DML. Of course we hope to return again!
Kara T.
2021 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ben M.
2021 年 7 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Fly fishing trip
Loved the location and the house. My only request because we were there when it was really hot is to get a window or wall A/C put in. The temps were really hot when we were at the property. Towels were hard and scratchy so they could maybe just upgrade to new towels. Overall I would highly recommend and loved the property. Would be interested to stay in the winter as I think it would be epic for backcountry skiing!
Ben M.
2021 年 7 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Tony K.、Wayzata, Minnesota USA
2021 年 7 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing property that is very unique. Not the Rotz but has a better view and much more authentic!
Downing Mountain lodge is truly a special property with a history, view, access and a setting that is in a class of its own.
Feel like you’re in a James Bond film at night looking down on the lights of the valley through the large panoramic windows of the 16 sided log structure.
Cooking is a breeze with the commercial stove and griddle. Pancakes, potatoes and bacon all going at once!
As said it is not the Ritz. The lodge isn’t new, it gets used by enthusiasts who use it hard, and requires a little more effort than staying at a corporate chain hotel. However, it is authentic and a place we’ll remember. I would gladly return.
Tony K.
2021 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Stephen B.
2020 年 9 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Awesome!
Really cool place in a great location.
Stephen B.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Scott M.
2020 年 6 月 22 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Spectacular view
Lodge on the hill’s views are amazing. Lodge itself is funky and fun remnant of the 70’s. Much bigger than the pictures. Perfect place to chill out as we weathered a number of storms while hanging out by the giant fireplace. Owner is responsive and immediately sent help when storm blew a tree over the access road. Plan on an extra 15-20 minutes to get anywhere else. Ex-restaurant kitchen is very “ex” and could use a good fixing up or at least a commercial quality cleaning.
Scott M.
2020 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Audrey S.
2020 年 1 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Montana Gem
We loved this place! This was our first VRBO booking and it did not disappoint! The property was comfortably rustic as we expected. The owner communicated with us well. We loved spending our family Christmas there! We enjoyed time in the sauna and hot tub. We got some sledding done. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and slept comfortably in the rooms. We would surely recommend it to others!
Audrey S.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lindsey B.、Montana
2018 年 12 月 14 日
Secluded, amazing views.
My husband and I live in the Bitterroot Valley and hike around a lot but have never seen the views quite like this. Truly beautiful and will definitely be coming back. The lodge is so inviting, and we enjoyed nights out in the hot tub. Such a nice getaway yet close to home. Thank you, Johnny!
Lindsey B.
2018 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Frankie P.、Federal Way
2018 年 9 月 6 日
Beyond awesome!!
This place is the best! If you want a kick ass view up in the mountains away form eveone this is the place !!! I love the history in this place the fact it’s on the side of a mountain,your surrounded by wildlife and nature it the best!!! This place is great for huge groups! The kitchen is such an amazing addition to the trip make it wonderful knowing you can cook for everyone and not be cramped!!
John was a great host I stayed in close contact with him and he was extremely helpful. We left a little early on our last day since we had a 11 hr drive back but next time I’m out there I’ll make timeto stop by and shake Johns hand!
I know I’ll be back for sure totally love this place !!!
Frankie P.
2018 年 8 月に 2 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
William H.
2018 年 6 月 29 日
The unique location is what makes this place so special.
At roughly 5,500 feet, the views are spectacular. It is a relaxing and larger group friendly location. The layout is utilitarian and not luxury minded. It is approximately 25 minutes from the lodge to the main highway in Hamilton. Forgetting something at the market is not conveniently remedied. Once you are there you will not want to leave, primarily because it feels so nice to be there. You are looking down mostly at the airplanes and eagles. Great kitchen facilities, but a single shower means an organized group effort. Never ran out of hot water. There is a lot of cellular phone tower equipment mounted to the lodge and in a tower behind it. While this did not impact our stay it might bother some who are more sensitive to the aesthetics of it. The lodge is a great value and this might be possible because of the offset in costs due to the equipment leases. Wildlife is everywhere with chipmunks and rabbits joining the evening cocktails on the porch. The pictures I took from the deck are some of the most beautiful I have ever taken. Very unique spot.
William H.
2018 年 6 月に 5 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Michelle C.
2017 年 9 月 11 日
Loved it
Incredible setting in the mountains, quiet and remote. The interior is comfortable and spacious. Thanks for loaning it to us.
Michelle C.
2017 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
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8/10 (良い)
Jerome T.
2017 年 8 月 22 日
Great place to stay and an adventure to boot.
Loved Downing Mountain Lodge. The place is big an roomy, with great views in every direction. The kitchen was once a restaurant, so lots of great cooking appliances to create your favorite feast. Travel up to the lodge is the adventure with gravel switch back roads that are well worth the trip. If you want to get away from it all and yet be close to town, this is your place.
Jerome T.
2017 年 7 月に 2 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Sherri D.
2017 年 6 月 1 日
Awesome getaway!
We had a fantastic time at this beautiful lodge away from it all. John was a great host, too. Hot tub, sauna, gorgeous views... couldn't have been better. Thanks for the most relaxing vacation ever!!
Sherri D.
2017 年 5 月に 2 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
2016 年 8 月 11 日
Incredible place
My father-in-law and I got soaked as a storm rolled through the bitterroot while we were passing through on a motorcycle excursion.. John was incredibly nice and let us stay the night when we called last minute. We had never been here, and when we pulled up we were in awe. The lodge is beautiful and the view is breathtaking. The hot tub was clean and exactly what we needed being soaked and chilled to the core. It has everything one could want, and I realized that in the winter it has great access to backcountry skiing. This lodge will see us again. Thank you so much!
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10/10 (非常に良い)
marisa s.
2016 年 7 月 19 日
Great venue for a gathering
We searched long and hard for the right place to have our wedding. Many of the options were very nice but quite pricey and would not provide the view of this valley we call home. Once we realized that Downing Mountain Lodge was an option our decision was all but made. John let us visit the lodge and take measurements to see how many people we thought we could fit in the lodge as well as on the grounds. Our wedding was small (65 guests) and the weather was great. Everyone fit and we probably could have squeezed a few more in. Everything turned perfectly. I believe every guest went home with at least one photo on their phone showing the amazing view the lodge has from it's perch on the hill. We could have all squeezed inside if absolutely necessary but the ceremony on the deck, food in the lodge, and games outside felt ideal. I would highly recommend this lodge for any events you may have planned where you want to show your guests why this valley is so great. A little decorating was all it took for a beautiful wedding. The owners are great and very easy to work with. Since I don't plan to get married again, I need to find a new excuse to rent it again next summer or even in the winter!
marisa s.
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10/10 (非常に良い)
2015 年 12 月 4 日
Magical place
This was our second time staying at downing mtn lodge and it's always so relaxing. The place is cozy and beautiful. It's a gorgeous get away from missoula with hot tubs, sauna, and endless hikes in the area. The owners took great care of us and plowed the roads before we arrived and they are quick to respond to emails or phone calls. I wish I lived at this place all year round. Ps. The new flooring looks great!
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Bill F.
2015 年 9 月 11 日
Great Spot !!
We were just there in August 2015 - nice lodge with a wonderful view. Very private, large kitchen and fireplace. Clean and enjoyable
Bill F.
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Elaine W.
2015 年 9 月 10 日
LOVE this place!
Our group of 9 (5 teenagers) stayed at the Downing Mountain Lodge and absolutely loved it. The views are spectacular and at night the sleepy town of Hamilton twinkles beneath you. From the seventeen switch-backs that lead you up to the secluded lodge, to the wrought-iron anchor that holds the door, to the fireplace, piano, drums, comfy sofas, this place is loaded with rustic charm. We enjoyed the commercial kitchen, stocked with the essentials and every kind of pot, dish or utensil imaginable. My favorite was the large griddle which made it easy to feed our group quickly and the dishwasher did a load in 90 seconds! There were deer and rabbits and a fox who visited at dusk. Get away from the crowds that flock to Glacier. There are beautiful drives, horseback riding, and the serene Bitterroot River. John, the owner, was a pleasure and made us feel so welcome. We love this place!
Elaine W.
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Emily S.
2015 年 7 月 14 日
Lovely lodge!
Very comfortable lodge with stunning views. Beds were snuggly, hot tub the perfect temperature and everything was ready for our arrival. Gorgeous country to hike and explore. Great swimming and fishing nearby in the bitterroot river. Highly recommended!
Emily S.
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6/10 (普通)
2015 年 7 月 8 日
A rustic experience
My family appreciated some features of the lodge. However its drawbacks might most kindly be called its rustic features. Meaning that there was an overall worn nature to certain items (like the bath towels which were more akin to rags) and the torn and dirty nature of the carpeting (your feet and/or socks will be quite filthy in a short amount of time). We suspect that large groups enjoying winter's activities might not mind. Despite it all we did enjoy ourselves, but looked forward to our next good shower.
オーナーについて
オーナー : JLehrman
I purchased the property in July 2012 after managing the lodge as a destination backcountry ski lodge since 2008 and caretaking the facility since 1998. It had always been my dream to purchase the lodge and operate it as a year round, adventure lodging and events destination. In 2012 everything came together to purchase and move forward with this dream. I studied at the University of Montana in the Forestry School for Wildlife Biology and decided to stay in Montana for the wealth of outdoor and entrepreneurial opportunities.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
I chose to buy this property because it is the one-of-a-kind, unique mountain retreat in the Bitterroot Range. Located at 5,550 feet elevation it is the highest elevation home in the Bitterroot Mountains. Its proximity to great backcountry ski terrain, hiking, and to the town of Hamilton, where I live, make it the perfect year round private recreation/relaxation destination. Nowhere else nearby is there a private access road to high elevation that is adjacent to high quality, pristine, ski and hiking terrain on the Forest Service.
この宿泊施設の特徴
I fell in love with the property over the years caretaking for the owner during the winter and then opening and operating the Downing Mountain Lodge during the winter. After four successful years managing the winter lodge and meeting all the great people who come from all over the country for backcountry skiing, I knew this was a genuinely great lodge business that satisfied many different people and families and brought out the best in people in a most authentic of backcountry experiences. With the lodge accessible to wheeled vehicles during the summer, and desirable to more than backcountry skiers, I knew taking the leap into ownership and year round adventure lodging and consulting would be a great way to pursue my career goals and offer guests the year round benefits of this unique log lodge in its unique location.