Look Down - Perched on a mountain with hot tub between Livingston and Bozeman

Myself and 4 adult children stayed for a week at Look Down, MT. The home was very clean and had everything we needed . Very comfortable for all of us and the VIEWS from EVERY window are breath taking. We are from upstate N.Y.and loved all of Montana.

Great views and lots of space for our family of 4. Takes about 10 minutes to get up the mountain from the highway and no problem in an AWD vehicle, even in the rain. Look for wildlife on the drive, we even saw a bear! Few issues such as no bath soap provided, coffee pot that did not work, and fireplace that would not start. Also, there was a problem with the water (we had one day essentially without water), but the management company was very responsive and sent someone out with a new coffee maker and soap the next day and determined the water issue was a running toilet that was draining the well. Fireplace could not be fixed during out stay, but we did not miss is much. Water was adequate by the 3rd day but we didn't dare use the bathtubs. Spa and sauna worked great and a nice perk. Internet worked well. Great location to go to Yellowstone, rafting, hiking, ziplines, and shopping. I'd stay at the property again in a heartbeat!

The view is even more gorgeous in person. We loved this property and the management was quick to reply to any questions.

This updated cabin on top of the mountain is what dreams are made of. Every (new) window has a picture perfect view and all have blinds that roll up out of the way or down for almost a blackout. Deck to grill! New hot tub! Huge bathtubs. Sauna! Woods for wandering. Decent beds. Bring your own pillows as theirs aren’t great. Bring shampoo/ conditioner because at least two showers didn’t have them. Few things were broken (twin bed when we sat a wheel broke off, rocking chair leg wasn’t attached, ice maker doesn’t work so bring ice and when we went to get water the lever snapped. Older fridge but worked) be careful getting out of the tubs. They are so tall I (on the shorter side) slipped and got quite the bruise. Ride is steep and one way in one way out got blocked by a train for 40 mins so don’t be a hurry to go anywhere. For a relaxing get away this was just amazing!

Everything was great, other than all the towels were put away damp prior to our arrival, so we needed to dry them in order to use them/ prevent them from smelling. There were mouse traps throughout the property, which is understandable due to the location, but would have been nice to be aware of beforehand.

We felt like we were sitting in a bird house. Views were out of this world. Beautiful drive up to the home!

We had a great stay for a couple of weeks. This was a great base camp for Yellowstone and Glacier. It’s located just outside of Bozeman making access to town 20-25 mins. While it looks and feels like you’re in the middle of no where you’re actually not. The house is big and we had a large group and never felt on top of each other. The views are amazing and you can hike the 10 acres of the property. The property mgmt. company is very responsive and addressed any small issues the same day. There is also many things to do in the Bozeman and Livingston areas if you’re not doing any parks. The house includes everything you need to cook any kind of meal and most of the beds are comfortable. The pool, sauna, and jacuzzi add to the relaxing atmosphere you maybe looking for.

Arrived, and was told that cleaning had not been completed to their usual high standards due to getting involved in other issues. Pet were hairs visible on the carpet (causing our grandson sneezing bouts) - we vacuumed. Then, told by a gentleman sent by the owners (his words), that the entire pool water needed to be changed, asked if that would be done there and then, we were told, it would not be done until after our vacation. The water was cloudy and we were unable to use it for the entire duration. In the master bedroom, there was an awful, and offensive smell. Our daughter and partner stayed in there - they tried burning scented candles but the stench just got stronger. Therefore, on day 3 I called the maintenance guys - a very pleasant chap came out and after eventually finding a rodent trap behind the toilet, he removed it outside, and proceeded to open it up. Not one, but two dead mice - one still formed, and the second a rotting carcass - clearly the offending smell! Sadly, when I reported this, it wasn't treated with any urgency - when I asked for an update, offence was taken and told, I was being Passive Aggressive not the kind of communication I expected from a professional outfit. Six days after returning home, I received a message from the owner, essentially blaming the third party for the offensive odour and their neglect at not checking (removing the rodent traps), of which there were seven scattered around the home. Again a third party was blamed for the pool. And, in fairness, a refund of just over $400.00 was paid. The owner did offer to discuss (by telephone) further our disappointment, something I happily agreed to, yet over ten days after the owner reached out - not another word of communication, which is disappointing. Finally, there is little doubt, that 'Lookdown' is a wonderful home and in the most beautiful location. Sadly, we were left underwhelmed with these issues that took the edge off our stay. I'm sure the owner will try and justify their actions - I guess that is the advantage they have in controlling comments made without further recourse. On behalf of my family, and myself, we thank you for the use of your home. Time, time again I had to edit my review to conform, how sad! John W.Pattison

The house is beautiful. The view of the mountains is gorgeous. The windy, dirt road up and down the mountain is scary. It is narrow with no type of guard rails to protect from the sheer drop-off at several points. At the very least, rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Our car rental did not offer 4-wheel drive vechicles.

It was clean and decently stocked for a long stay. It was very hot so the a/c could have been better. We saw deer and moose almost daily and a coyote once. The road there is all gravel so travel by car was a little difficult. The yard could use mowing as well.