Hamilton, Montana
This simple but quaint farm cottage was originally a Sears/Montgomery Ward catalog house from the early 1900s and was lovingly renovated in 2015. Every effort was made to honor the charm of this historic farmhouse while providing modern comfort, creating a welcoming, cozy, and homey ambiance. It is located on the property of the historic Bitter Root Stock Farm started by copper magnate, Marcus Daly, in 1886, and which is still in operation today. This is a unique opportunity to experience Montana’s history on a personal level, as part of the Daly property that continues to be a working ranch. What sets this vacation rental apart, in addition to the unique history, is the privacy. The house is adjacent to fields and pastures, so you have no neighbors. You experience a relaxing setting while listening to the mooing of the cattle or the sprinklers irrigating the fields. The only people you may encounter are the ranch personnel in the adjacent fields. In addition, guests can easily walk to the historic Daly Mansion, just adjacent to the Bitter Root Stock Farm. This is one of the premier museums in Montana and a tour of this historic property will provide an understanding of the history of Marcus Daly and his beloved Bitter Root Stock Farm. During the museum's tour season, first time stays of five nights or more come with two free passes to this historic museum , a local treasure worth seeing.
This cottage is a cozy two-bedroom home that comfortably sleeps 4. It is a simple farm cottage but is the epitome of homey-ness. I try to do my best to make you feel welcome and relaxed. In addition, there is ample room on the property to pitch a tent, for additional guests upon pre-booking approval. Among the welcoming features of your vacation home are: a comfortable, relaxing living room with a sofa and two recliners where you can enjoy watching movies on a large screen television or just look out the windows to watch the grazing cattle; a well equipped kitchen that has most, if not all cooking needs, as well as basic staples (a variety of spices, ketchup, mustard) and coffee and tea supplies (coffee, sugar, small creamers); a quaint separate small dining area (I call it a breakfast nook); a completely renovated bathroom with a shower (no bathtub), and a laundry/mudroom with washer/dryer; you will enjoy a restful night's sleep, with one bedroom having a queen bed, the other bedroom having two twin beds, all with high quality mattresses and bedding. ALL bedding is professionally cleaned between guests. The house is furnished throughout with an eclectic mix of antique and modern furniture. The meticulous cleaning staff take pride in all the positive reviews we have had regarding this home's cleanliness. There is great wi-fi throughout the house, and a large flat screen TV with Roku access to Netflix (or also access your own streaming subscriptions with the Roku) and some TV stations in the living room, and a smaller flat screen TV in the queen bedroom with Roku access, as well as DVDs/DVD players. There is even a guitar for musically inclined guests, as well as a vintage style radio/CD/record player with Bluetooth, with a selection of CDs and records. However, you will not want to watch TV, as it is the views of the Sapphire range to the east and the Bitterroot Mountain range to the west that will keep you coming back. We also have two fenced corrals to accommodate horses upon prior approval and we welcome dogs (we do not accept cats) on a case-by-case, pre-approved basis (please see pet rules). There is a back deck with a BBQ grill and a small café table, a perfect spot to watch the pink light of sunrises coat the mountains as you sip your morning coffee, and maybe even spy a fawn nibbling on the apples from the tree right out off that porch. There are Adirondack chairs and a picnic table for sitting and dining out on the lawn under majestic cottonwood trees. There is a small front porch, warmly lit by café lights, to relax on with very comfortable patio furniture. This is the spot you will find yourself, staying cool under grand cottonwood trees while enjoying an evening drink and watching exquisite sunsets.
This farmhouse is just off the Bitterroot Valley's scenic Eastside Highway, and within a five minute drive to the heart of downtown Hamilton, which is the county seat and home to favorite stores such as Chapter One Bookstore and Ford's Department Store, and varied restaurants and eclectic stores, as well as easy drives to all of the outdoor opportunities that the Bitterroot Valley has to offer. This includes cross country skiing, downhill skiing, and snow-mobiling in the winter, and fly fishing, hiking, bicycling, golfing, and horse back riding in the summer. Countless National Forest trails are accessible from this central location, offering hiking and mountain biking for all levels. Lost Trail Powder Mountain ski area, a wonderful family run ski mountain with a great variety of runs of all levels and some of the best powder around, is less than an hour's drive. Nearby to Lost Trail is Chief Joseph Pass Cross Country ski area where you can find wonderful, groomed ski trails. You will find the best of outdoor activities in this area, and as outdoor enthusiasts ourselves, we would happily provide you with information for recreating to make the most of your visit. The options for activities are endless! Numerous books related to the history of Montana and the valley, as well as hiking guides, are supplied for you to peruse during your stay.
We will make sure to keep you posted about any events going on in the area during your stay but there are numerous cultural events that are usually exclusive to bigger towns. This includes a wonderful concert series presented by the Bitterroot Performing Arts Council, local community theater at the Hamilton Playhouse and Stevensville Playhouse, annual events such as the Bitterroot Brewfest and Daly Days, Celtic Festival, and other festivals, and a wonderful Farmer's Market every Saturday in Hamilton, from May to October, where you can get the best of local produce and peruse the wares of talented arts and craft vendors while enjoying live music.
Missoula, home of the University of Montana, wonderful shopping, and numerous restaurants, is less than an hour away and is serviced by the Missoula International Airport for the many who have already discovered the beauty and appeal of the Bitterroot Valley.
This cottage is in a country setting and as such there are various small critters that may be seen and/or heard, to include marmots (known around here as rock-chucks), raccoons, owls, voles, field mice, and the small bugs such as flies, mosquitos, box elder bugs, spiders. We do our best to keep small bugs from the house but can't guarantee that you won't see the occasional spider or fly. The door to south side porch has a screen door (and all windows have screens) and it is suggested that in the summer, opening only the door that has the screen door (north door does not have screen door) to minimize any flies or mosquitos coming in. All trash bags should be placed in the trash can in the shed and not left outside, to minimize raccoon interest ... while they are pretty cute, they can be pests if they think this will be a great restaurant!
There is a small amount of road noise that can be heard if windows are open, each bedroom is supplied with a fan that will keep the road noise from being heard.
Enjoy your visit and experience a slice of history by staying on the historic Daly property! We look forward to having you are our guests and will do our best to assure you will want to return many times!
We enjoyed it very much!
Everything was perfect with this property. Amazing views. Great host. Private. I recommend that you stay here while visiting the Bitterroot area.
Myself and a couple friends used this as our base camp to explore the area. Great property and even better hosts. Would stay here again if I go back to the area.
Clean, friendly and a great place to stay. Beautiful property with great country feel. Gonna bring the wife back for a long weekend. Highly recommend!
Trees turning colors, perfect fall weather, the home is very comfortable and it was well stocked. Beds and pillows were especially comfortable for great nights sleep. Overall a lovely experience.
The cottage is cozy and very comfortable, really just right! We loved the huge old cottonwood trees in the front yard. There's a front porch and a deck for enjoying the fresh air and mountain views. Very clean inside and out, lovingly maintained. Several condiments and spices were provided, which really helps when travelling. Kristina is a gracious host. We'll be back!
Beautiful setting and well appointed cottage.
We loved the property. There’s so much thought put into everything, it was well stocked with anything you could need. We will definitely be back on our annual trip to Hamilton.
We enjoy the location of the house and being near the edge of the stock farm. The house is very comfortable and we really appreciated the quick response when the smoke detectors needed their batteries replaced. It’s the perfect size for us. My schnauzer loves the yard!
Very comfortable little cottage, beautiful sunsets and a visiting fawn. Very close to town, great hiking, and the best farmer's market. Could have stayed longer. Our host was personable and helpful.
Loved it--quiet and peaceful, yet close to town.
Absolutely loved this property, the scenery was stunning and it was very close to town. The place was exactly as described in the listing and the hosts were wonderful and easy to communicate with. When we come back to the area, we know where we will be staying!
My stay at The Cottage was so wonderful that I almost want to keep it a secret, but that would be selfish. The setting was perfect, the accommodations super comfortable, and the hostess personable and professional. I couldn't ask for a better place to stay, and plan on returning every chance I get.
Very cozy cottage which was perfect for our family visit. Convenient to downtown Hamilton and everything the Bitteroot valley has to offer. We enjoyed being surrounded by cattle and horses.
Wonderful spot, beautiful views, clean, comfortable, beautiful aesthetic touches.
Very nice place. Very private and secluded too.
We stayed for a week while moving into our new house. Very cozy house on a lot of land. The views there are gorgeous. Plenty of room for the three of us and our dog. The property manager was very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to come to Montana for a quiet getaway.
I would highly recommend .
This place was a perfect place for us. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for having us. Hope to be back again.
All went smoothly. We would rent it again if we were coming to the Bitterroot.
I cannot say enough things about our stay. The house and property were just as advertised. We were there for 10 nights and we had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay - just like home!!. Kristina was very responsive and provided frequent updates on events going on in the area that might be of interest. It is so peaceful to sit on the front porch and just take in the beautiful surrounding scenery. The location is great for access to town, restaurants and the grocery. Flyfishing in the area, hiking Blodgett Canyon and visiting The Daly Mansion were all easily accessible from this location. We will definitely visit again.
I am from Hamilton so I knew the area a little and I wanted something kind of remote and away from the town. This was a perfect place for us, very close to town but far enough away we were able to enjoy some peace and quiet. On our 1st night there we saw deer eating in the backyard which was so fun for us to observe. The house was perfect for the 4 of us and we liked being able to cook our own meals in the kitchen to spend time together.
Perfect . Close to all the activities, yet just the right distance away from town. The on site manager was very helpful with things to do and activities in town, hikes, etc. would definitely recommend this to everyone.
Love it here!
The cottage met all our expectations. It was comfy, clean & Kristina was wonderful. Having the cattle so near to us was very entertaining. We enjoyed watching the new calves play together, & our dog loved watching them at the fence. We couldn’t have asked for a better setting. We will definitely be back next year.
Wonderful rental experience! The cottage was immaculately clean. We made sure to remove our shoes in the mud room, and everything stayed clean too. It was a perfect stay with everything we could need. Our golden retriever loved the lawn area!! We sat out there on a dry evening and enjoyed a beer and the sunset. Heaven!! Thanks so much for sharing your cottage as a rental. We would LOVE to come back. ?
Visiting Hamilton for a family Memorial service with 2 sisters and a brother in law. This place was perfect for us! Close to town but with the views of fields and mountains, as well as the comfort of a whole house. The beds were comfortable, as were the couches and chairs. The kitchen was well appointed, and we loved the decor! We wish we could have moved in and stayed!
House was great and right next door to the Daly Mansion, where we were attending a wedding. Clean, quiet, and relaxing.
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