Alberton, Montana
If you’re looking for luxury accommodations in a private, rustic setting on the Clarkfork River close to Missoula, look no further! Think Pottery Barn meets rustic Montana...
Do you like to fish, hike, bike, kayak, raft, ski, snowmobile, hunt or breathe fresh mountain air What if you could do all of those things within a quick 25 minute drive to Missoula's fine restaurants, shops, music, nightlife, farmers markets, art scene or the University of Montana Then look no further!! You'll love Jay and Jill's Log Cabin on the Clarkfork River.
Jay and Jill's cabin is the perfect way to experience Montana. This custom log home was built with care and attention to detail from the bathroom’s multi-colored slate shower and floors to the kitchen’s unique cabinets and counter tops, spa-style wet room in the 2nd bath, shiplap walls and tasteful decor. Features include on demand hot water, in-floor heat, cathedral ceilings, and 180 degree views right from the kitchen. The open floor plan and spacious deck allow for optimum entertaining and the Jodul wood stove will make it feel cozy even on the coldest nights. In the summer the yard is impeccably manicured with lush grass, wild flowers, and more—a real mountain oasis perfect for your vacation getaway! Relax as you enjoy the breathtaking views of the Clark Fork River and surrounding mountains from the comfort and privacy of the front deck. Keep your eyes open for deer, elk, eagles, osprey, bear and much more!
This luxury cabin nestled on the Clark Fork River is just 20 minutes from the Missoula International Airport. The property spans over 60 acres of pine and fir forest, borders public lands on 2 sides and is centrally located to all the outdoor pursuits Montana has to offer within a short drive to the heart of downtown Missoula. Excellent fishing access to the Clark Fork River. Petty Creek, Fish Creek and Nine Mile Creek are minutes from your doorstep or use the boat launch at the end of the road (2 mi) for easy access to various stretches of the Clark Fork River. Within 5 minutes of the House: World Class Fishing and guides, Lewis and Clark Scenic Byway, whitewater rafting in the Alberton Gorge, Hiawatha Trail, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, rock climbing and bird, elk, deer, mountain lion, bear and big horn sheep hunting during season. Within 30 minutes of the House: multiple National Forest trail heads, Snowbowl Ski Area, Lolo Pass Recreation Area, The Lochsa River, The Bitterroot River, The Blackfoot River, Lolo Hot Springs and much more.
Note: There are 2 flights of STEEP stairs inside the cabin so please be mindful of your ability to navigate up and down stairs. Knowing this ahead of time will make your stay much more enjoyable! If steep stairs are challenging for anyone in your party, this may not be the right fit :)
It was very relaxing. close to Missola and Frenchtown Jill and Jay were very friendly and told us all obout the area.
Location on the river is inconsequential. River not accessible from the property. Views of butte and mountains was relaxing. Kitchen well supplied with cooking gear. Gas range is on propane and cooks hotter than natural gas. Lightning is a bit challenging. There is a flashlight beside the sink. Stairway is not a standard rise/run. Could be challenging for smaller children and adults with motor issues Beddiing was comfortable and in good condition. We arrived st the end of an unusually hotter week but with fans and windows were able to cool down at dusk. Some wild turkeys and chipmunk are in the area.
We stayed for a couple nights as we were attending a wedding. If I had the trip to do all over again I would have stayed at this place for a week or longer. It was so peaceful and the views are to die for…. We had a great time and wished it was longer!
Spectacular view and good location if attending a wedding at White Raven. That’s about all the good I have to say. This is one of those properties where you get a laundry list of jobs during checkout. After hauling all the towels and sheets to the dingy basement laundry room and cleaning - to what we thought was an adequate level for a guest and not a professional cleaning team - we accidentally left 1 of our recycling bags inside the front door. I was later called by the host and reprimanded for leaving the recycling and not cleaning to Jill’s level of cleanliness. She was rude and accusatory and completely unprofessional. The floor creaks and it’s obnoxious, the shower pressure in the basement is non existent. The bath down there had old water in it when we got there as well. We had to go buy paper towels because there were none. Although there were body wash and shampoo bottles in the shower, bring your own because they were empty. We had to wash dishes before using them and the oven was so dirty that any time we turned it on the whole cabin filled with smoke. My elderly aunt stayed with us and she could not do either set of stairs. Definitely don’t stay here is you are traveling with an older crowd. Listed as a lot per night but with host fee, service fee, cleaning fee it was over a grand for 2 nights. Not worth the price. Stay here if you want a rustic visit but don’t forget to bring your mop and latex gloves!
Wonderful stay, Jill was easy to communicate with, and gave us wonderful restaurant recommendations. Her and her families cabin is exactly what we were looking for; beautifully off the beaten path without being too far from the main hub. Excellent place to stay and operate around. Would stay again! Thank you Jill and Fam!
Great place to stay for a couple of nights. Beautiful view from porch. Don’t expect to sleep with the extremely squeaky floorboards and train close by.
The downstairs sliding glass door & the cold water faucet in the bathtub were inoperative. The exposed light bulbs had no lampshade, the downstairs bath barn door had no handle on the inside.
The cabin was very clean and cozy. It was an easy drive with great directions. One thing to note is that the bunk beds are on the main floor. My elderly mother slept in the bottom bunk and bragged on how comfortable it was. An added bonus was that her grandson slept on the top bunk, so they had a little slumber party. I would highly recommend Jay and Jill’s cabin.
Beautiful Hand Built Cabin. The view of the Clark Fork River is amazing. The property is gorgeous and perfectly remote. Fly Fishing is 5 mins away! We all really enjoyed our stay.
Quiet and quaint log cabin with an amazing view.
Be prepared to be off of the beaten path. You will need to be ready to do some driving to get to any normal conveniences but then this is why you come here. Weather was a bit dreary until the last day but we made the best of it. Would definitely stay here again but would be better prepared.
Need an easier method of contacting a VRBO person by phone
We had a family wedding nearby and rented this for a sister and grandma and great aunt to stay. This worked out great. We were even able to drop off some food for the wedding and put in the fridge early. That was really helpful. The cabin was beautiful and clean. It was even better than the pictures! We would definitely recommend this cabin and would stay again.
Sweet stay
We had a very large group of 30 family members vacationing to Missoula and some of our group stayed at this cabin. Everyone who stayed their loved the cabin and the location. There was an issue with the microwave and the owners replaced it the very next day and were very responsive throughout the trip. The cabin is wonderfully designed and constructed and even though it lacks A/C, it was never uncomfortable because of how cold it's gets at night and how well designed the cabin is. It got to 100 degrees on many days of our trip and everyone remained comfortable in the cabin. The nearby River's Edge restaurant was just okay, especially for the price, but Durango's restaurant in nearby Superior was excellent and priced very well. So many things to see and do in this area and we will be returning!
Quiet, serene, chill out cabin on the river in the Bitterroot mountains, watching sunset at night, eagles, turkeys with chicks, deer &fawns, songbirds, well equipped cabin , cozy beds, what more can one want? Thanks Jill!!
This Cabin is beautiful. The cabin is spacious enough for plenty of room and cozy enough to feel right at home. Beautiful Loft and gorgeous views.
We had a great stay at Jay and Jill’s river cabin. Our boys loved exploring the grounds and the cabin has everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again when we’re back in the area.
My family and I really enjoyed our few days in the cabin. It was cozy and comfortable and lived up to its listing details. The owner quickly responded to a few questions we had regarding the cabin. We would definitely stay there again if we returned to the Alberton/Missoula area.
Definitely as advertised. Beautiful property.
The views were breathtaking especially with the sunrises. The cabin was comfortable, cozy and private. The host was very responsive and extremely helpful with any needs that arose. There were lots of wildlife to see while riding to the cabin. Close enough to town to enjoy activities but far enough away to have peace and quiet. I would highly recommended this property to anyone looking for a get away in the Missoula area.
The view from the back deck is worth the stay! Just beautiful.
The Jay and Jill cabin was perfect for us. A great view of the mountains out the front window. The Clark Fork river nearby. It was so quiet., we slept well and relaxed for three days.
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