Hamilton, Montana
Between Hamilton and Darby, this property borders the Bitterroot River, has spring-fed trout ponds and pastureland with stunning views of the Bitterroot Mountains to the west, and the Sapphire Mountains to the east.
We have high speed internet if you must work or do online school work while staying with us. Guests can gather on the expansive deck, on the screened porch, in the new pavilion, the five-acre pond or other picturesque spots. The deck and large yard are enclosed - a great place for children.
The 1960s house has comfortable beds, remodeled bathrooms and all new kitchen appliances. A comfortable living room is ready to watch movies, play board games, and listen to music . The dining area/library/game room off the kitchen is a large room called the breezeway. (There is a separate and private basement apartment occupied by the house manager when he isn't playing golf!)
The owners have enjoyed 50 years of family gatherings for pig roasts, fish fries, weddings, reunions and many birthday parties. There are no formal gardens or landscapes, just tidy, native flora and fauna that supports a healthy ecosystem for abundant wildlife such as whitetail deer, moose, elk, beaver, mink, muskrat, river otter, wood ducks, Canada geese, osprey, hawks, eagles and turtles. (no hunting)
The rental affords a wrap-around deck and enclosed lawn area interspersed with fruit trees, alongside a pavilion/outdoor picnic area.
This house borders a five acre private pond plus 20 more acres of wetlands that was formed on an old oxbow of the Bitterroot, a blue ribbon fly fishing river.
The dock is a great place to practice your fly casting skills for the elusive Rainbow and Brook trout (we practice catch and release for trout, anything else you can keep). You can also walk across our island to get to the main branch of the river.
Gathering on the deck for morning coffee can be a great place to observe the pond or plan your day of fishing, hiking, or one of the many available activities in our area.
If you love nature, you will be enchanted with our property. It provides endless opportunities for photography, bird watching, fly casting, walking - plenty of ways to relax, renew and reconnect.
* There's an extensive library of books, high speed WiFi, internet access with Netflix, game boards, puzzles, DVD and CD collection and vintage LP records/stereo system.
* High chair, pack' n play and car booster seat available.
* It's a 10-minute drive north to Hamilton restaurants, Saturday Farmers Market and Wednesday small Farmers Market; grocery stores (4), health food store or a 15-minute drive south to Darby.
* River fishing conditions on blog/Freestone Fly Shop in Hamilton...
* Fish our pond, catch and release with barbless hooks only (not open to public)
* Smoking outside only
* No pets because we have unpredictable wildlife
* credit cards only
* the tv series, "Yellowstone" ranch (2024 summer filming) is 10 miles south of this property
" We watched from the deck while a mother raccoon and her five offspring came down a tree on the far side of the pond. She encouraged two of them to stay on the shore while she took the others on a swim to the island. The two baby raccoons did not follow her instructions to stay behind and there was a lot of chattering, swimming back and forth and general confusion which created a marvelous experience for us!"
"We have seen a moose wade into the pond to eat the pond lilies and grass; and seen a lone Trumpeter Swan gracefully feeding while Canada Geese lined up to watch as though they were in loge seats at a movie theatre!"
What an amazing property. The house is a throw back to another era, and it reminded me of my childhood. It has the amenities you would want in modern life, but it is such a warm and welcoming place. From just relaxing on the deck watching the deer and ducks to playing cards with my family, this property allowed us to spend time together in a way we haven't in a long time. The host was FANTASTIC! He took care of anything we needed, helped the kids pick apples from the trees, took the time to teach them about elk, and just really was a friendly face any time we saw him. We will not only book here again, but we will come here SPECIFICALLY for this property, and we are from Tennessee, so that is saying a lot that we would fly across the country just to stay here again.... and again..... and again. You will not go wrong here.
This was our second stay. We plan to come again next year. It is a very comfortable place and we enjoy the space. Bob is very accommodating and friendly. The property is very clean and beautiful. Thank you.
Wonderful!
This was our second time to stay at the Bitterroot Trout Farm! It was like coming home. Everything about this house and the surrounding property is beautiful and relaxing. The house has very comfortable furniture and comfortable beds and there are views of the beautiful outdoors from every room and from the porches and decks. There is so much natural beauty to see and enjoy… apple trees, pine trees, flowers, ponds, creeks, deer, quail, muskrats, wild turkey, chipmunks, sandhill crane, ducks, geese and more When you walk the property, you can see even more… forested areas with the sun glistening through the leaves, the Bitterroot River, fish, frogs, and views of the Bitterroot Mountains. We even came across some elk. After the sun went down, there was plenty of entertainment inside the house with puzzles, games, lots of books and NetFlix. We also enjoyed the surrounding area… golfing at the Hamilton Golf Club and the Stevensville Whitetail Golf Club, fishing along the east and west forks of the Bitterroot River, and learning about Lewis and Clark’s journey through the Bitterroot Valley. Another treat was that the Ravalli County Fair and Rodeo was going on… great food, lots of fun, and we learned a lot about the ranching skills and traditions in the valley. Thank you for welcoming us again at the Bitterroot Trout Farm and making our trip so enjoyable!!
One of my crews came up to work. They really enjoyed the place
We had a wonderful time fishing, observing the wildlife, relaxing on the deck and talking with Bob (the caretaker). It was a wonderful trip.
House was very comfortable, had everything you could want, and an absolutely beautiful pond. And we enjoyed our stay, and would rate a five star. Great today
Wonderful property. Quiet, peaceful and private. The property manager (Bob) was fantastic on the history of the property and answering any questions. The owner Rae was fabulous to work with as well. I will definitely be back. Beautiful!!! Thanks again Steve
Kids had fun catching fish in the pond and walking down to the river. 30 head of elk with their calves were right by the pond, as well.
What a beautiful spot. Geese, deer, owls, and ducks literally outside my door. Private trout pond produced several trout which were released for the next guest to catch. Simply sitting on the porch was sooooo relaxing. Enjoyed everything about the house. I have promised Bob that I will be back again next summer.
Great getaway from city life quiet and beautiful!! Bob is the best host!!
What a beautiful place to be! All of us enjoyed our time here. So peaceful and serene. We would go back in a heartbeat. Bob was so friendly and accommodating.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Trout house. The house was clean and the turtles greeted us on our arrival. Bob was so helpful about telling us places to visit and places to eat. We will definitely recommend this to family and friends.
The property was perfect for our family vacation. The kids fished in the pond, played in the beautifully green yard and on the spacious deck. The weather was warm and sunny so we all had a great time. It was magical. We would definitely book this property again.
What a wonderful property. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Hamilton. Could sit on the deck all day and view the wildlife. We saw deer, racoons, geese, ducks, osprey, American bald eagle, turtles, south west crane, great heron and an owl. This is the most well stocked VRBO we have ever stayed at. The new carpeting is very luxurious. The pictures of this home do not do it justice. Bob was very nice and informative. We enjoyed our stay.
This property is great location right between Darby and Hamilton. It is very clean and well kept. The property manager is super friendly and great to talk to and get information on the area.
Wonderful
Can’t say enough threat things about this beautiful property. Quite, clean, and had everything we needed. Bob was a great host and we enjoyed talking with him in the evenings standing around the grill. When we come back to Hamilton we will not look any further for lodging. Thanks again to Bob and Rae for a great week in Montana.
Perfect property to spend a weekend and reconnect.
Not many places ypu can rent like this one where you can go for hikes on beautiful private property in all directions. Look one way and you see beautiful tree and grass covered hills look the other way amd you see the rockies. I could have sat by the lake all day and watched the eagles and wildlife all around. Bob is a fantastic help if you need and a great source of local knowledge. The decor is classic retro very comfortable. We highly recommend this place.
This was the 2nd time my family stayed at the bitterroot trout farm. It’s absolutely amazing, everything about it. Bob, the caretaker is such a great person. Such a peaceful retreat! 10/10
Bob and Rae are just great hosts and this property is one of my favorite places on Earth to visit. I look forward to coming back each time. Heaven on earth. The home is dated in the absolute best ways! Older woodwork and stone work make you feel right at home like Grandma's, BUT the amenities are there as well. The views are world class, and the wildlife is all over. Geese, pheasant, moose, elk, deer, ducks, and on and on. I love this place like home.
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