Mountain Getaway - Tamarack Ranch Home

Spend your time with an amazing view and peaceful surroundings! Home is situated on 50+ acres on a working ranch. We’ll have someone stop by daily for a quick tend to the cows out by the barn and ranch related work, but you’ll have the home all to yourself!
ABOUT THE PROPERTY:
Enjoy a peaceful stay in a rural setting. The home is situated on a working ranch with cows in the pasture and many farm-use outbuildings. You’ll experience surroundings full of nature and fresh mountain air. Get a taste of Montana life that you’ll want to come back to over and over again.

Nestled on the west side of the Bitterroot Valley, this home sits on over 50 surrounding acres of breathtaking views. Day hikes can be found just a few minutes away at Mill Creek Trailhead or Blodgett Creek Trail. You’ll have the advantage of seclusion, with amenities nearby.

The small city of Hamilton is a historic “Hallmark-like” town just a short 15 mins down the road if needed. It’s filled with quaint shops, unique eateries and sporting goods stores to tend to your adventures.

Here at Tamarack Ranch you’ll get to escape that city life and enjoy the pleasantries of country life. Sit back on the deck and savor the sunset each evening as it goes down over the mountain range. A keen eye can spot birds and other wildlife. The summertime offers seasonal active creeks throughout the property as well as a small pond that attract ducks and geese. There will be cows off in the pasture, so please be respectful of the animals. We do have someone come by to tend to the cows daily, but their visits are short and ranch work related.

Our home can comfortably sleep 6 adults, with a MAXIMUM GUEST CAPACITY OF 8. (Additional overnight guest charges apply after the standard 6 and will show on the reservation quote). Please ensure you enter in correct guest count to get an accurate reservation quote.

*Please note that only the guests you enter on your reservation are permitted on the premises. Any other guests or visitors need to have prior approval whether they stay the night or not*

The home itself is equipped with 4 bedrooms. Primary bedroom with king bed is located on main floor. Second bedroom is located on main floor and includes two twin beds (one is a rollout trundle). Second bedroom also includes a desk for work space and could double as additional clothing storage if needed. Third and fourth bedrooms are located on the lower (daylight walkout basement) level. Each of these have a queen bed, dresser and walk in closet. All bedrooms rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, soothing sound machines, and portable window fans (located in each closet). Although the home is NOT equipped with central AC, we do have three roll away portable AC units that can easily be installed in the upstairs level upon request prior to your arrival during the summer months.

The lovely kitchen has a cozy farmhouse vibe, with beautiful granite countertops and ample cooking space. The connected dining area has a gorgeous view of the mountains and has seating for up to 8.

The large main floor living room makes for a wonderful spot to gather around for a movie or conversation. The downstairs den offers a cozy retreat to read a book or watch TV.

Additionally, we do have a couple hall closets and one additional small room (not included with the listing) that will be locked during your stay. These contain our personal effects as we still visit our home often.

Outside, we offer a fire pit for your enjoyment during spring and summer months. Enjoy a cozy retreat by a fire to have s’mores and star gaze. Post up for lunch at the outdoor picnic table. Enjoy an evening dinner on the covered deck dining table. We also have a peaceful patio with rocking chairs to enjoy a warm cup of coffee outside the walkout basement level.

Our property is a wonderful place for families to visit that allows kiddos to experience the great outdoors. There are seasonal creeks and a small pond on property. They can only be accessed beyond the fenced pasture area. If children are left unattended and manage to walk down to the water areas, it poses a drowning risk. Inside the home is not baby/toddler proof as decor/furnishings can be a hazard. We do not have outlet covers. Please be sure that children do have adult supervision at all times both indoors and outdoors.

For those travelling with children, we do provide a clip on high chair, kids plates, cups and utensils. Additionally, we provide a baby gate for the indoor stairwell, a pack n play and a baby monitor.

Please note there are exterior cameras positioned around home perimeter and entry points, as well as the outbuildings and fire pit area.

TRAVELING WITH AN RV OR CAMPER???
Please inquire! We have 30 and 50 amp RV power. Please message us and we can tailor your stay specific for your group! Additional rates do apply for RV/Camper hookup.
*** We do not have a dump station***

Please feel free to message with any questions and we will be happy to answer! We'd love for you to enjoy a little slice of what we cherish at this property!

GUEST ACCESS:
You’ll have private access to the main residence. We do have a small bedroom (not included in listing description) and a couple storage closets in the hallway of the basement level that are kept locked. These are the only private, non-guest use spaces in the home.

The exterior area of the property has several other outbuildings. These are not for guest use or access. We do not have anyone else living on property, but we do have our ranch manager come on site once or twice a day briefly to check on the cows, feed, etc. Their visit is brief and there is no interaction required (unless you want to say hi!).

You are invited to explore the property, but please do not enter any exterior outbuildings, corrals or pastures beyond the fencing which directly surround the home and adjacent outdoor space. Prior to arrival we can advise if exploring the pasture acreage is permitted based on current location of livestock.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Please note our home, like many in the Bitterroot Valley, is not equipped with Central A/C. We do have portable AC units available for the main floor level during the peak summer months. The lower level stays a cool temperature even during the hottest part of the year.

Please be sure to read our property rules and ensure you are comfortable with them before sending a booking request. On the booking page you will also be given an opportunity to review the house rules. Our rules ensure our guests and property stay safe and allows us to provide a consistent experience for all those who visit the property.

1. For the safety and security of all current and future guests, as well as the security of our property, additional guests or visitors, (whether staying the night or not) are not permitted on property premises without owner’s prior approval.

2. Smoking of any kind or drug use is not permitted inside the home or anywhere on property premises. This includes all areas inside the home and outdoor spaces.

3. When outdoor fire pit is available, please follow all safety measures. This includes monitoring fires at all times, never leaving unattended and to extinguish after each use before leaving the fire pit area.

4. Please be advised that this home does not accept pets due to us having livestock. If you have a service animal please let us know ahead of time so that we can properly accommodate.

5. Property is equipped with motion activated exterior security cameras. All cameras are obvious and in plain sight. Tampering with cameras is not permitted.

6. The indoor wood stove by dining room and fireplace in living room are for decorative purposes only and do not have guest permitted use.

7. Guest access is not permitted in any of the outbuildings. There are no motorized vehicles allowed beyond the fences surrounding the home or in the pastures. If you’d like to explore the property via nature walk/hike, please inquire so that we may advise on current livestock. Once permitted, all activity is done at your own risk.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED HOUSE AND PROPERTY RULES WILL INCUR A $500 FEE PER OCCURRENCE AND/OR MAY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE REST OF YOUR STAY WITHOUT REFUND.

Our home is freshly renovated, so we kindly ask to please remove shoes while indoors to avoid tracking in dirt/sap. We have a drop zone upon entry and a covered deck by entrance. Please also limit eating to the kitchen/dining or outdoor tables to avoid soiling living room or bedroom furnishings.

We also welcome you to check out our video home tour from the link below (if on your mobile device) or by copying and pasting the address link into a web browser: https://youtu.be/JqcodsbXc6k?si=7CNRMT0Z24LoZ_NX