Lover's Leap Lodging is 1.2 miles from public access on the Beaverhead River below the promontory that marks the point of "Clark's Lookout" along the Lewis and Clark Trail. This 4 bedroom home is available year around for short and longer stays. The owners, Sandy and Jeannie, are experienced hosts . They are both from Montana pioneering families and can answer most any question about the history and events in the area. Children are welcome and will love their room with bunk beds.
Sandy is in the process of retiring from the ranch on Horse Prairie where he has lived all of his life. He is a musician/songwriter and he and Jeannie are founders and directors of the Dillon Junior Fiddlers. Jeannie is a multimedia artist, working mostly in paint and stained glass. Original art decorates the walls of the house.
The whole house is available for guests.
Lover's Leap Lodging is located about 5 minutes from downtown Dillon, yet has all the charm of rural living. The property is nine acres, and the view is spacious. There are several out buildings where Sandy is currently housing his collectables. Old car buffs will love his old cars.
Property manager
Jean James
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Mountain view
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Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Dillon
Located in Dillon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Beaverhead Golf Course and Beaverhead Rock State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clark's Lookout State Park and Museum and Depot Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Dillon, MT
What's nearby
Beaverhead River - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Beaverhead County Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Ray Lynch Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
The University of Montana Western - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Beaverhead Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Dillon, MT (DLN) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Town Pump - 5 min drive
Sparky's Garage Dillon - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Town Pump - 5 min drive
Lucky Lil's Casino - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lover's Leap Lodging, a real Montana experience pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Lover's Leap Lodging, a real Montana experience?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lover's Leap Lodging, a real Montana experience?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lover's Leap Lodging, a real Montana experience located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clark's Lookout State Park, Museum and Depot Park and West Side Park. Beaverhead County Museum and Jaycee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was very nice. It was a little chilly in there, but they did have space heaters for the rooms if needed. It was very nice and quiet where we were, but still close enough to town. I will definitely book this place again.
We were very grateful to have a cozy, warm place to stay in Dillon. The hosts were responsive and friendly. The house was nicely furnished, lots of space. We especially enjoyed the artwork in every room!
This property was perfect for our family to gather before and after a family funeral. The property is interesting and has room to roam around and look at interesting relics from the past. The drive to the property proved to be equally interesting. Jeanie was so understanding and accomodating.
Not much to say about what we liked other than spacious. This is located in a terrible location, felt unsafe. Also, the dishes and pots & pans needed to be replaced. We could not use the oven as it had been sprayed with cleaner and not wiped out clean. They advertise barbecue grill which also needed to be replaced. No outdoor seating but we wouldn't sit outside due to location. We would never recommend this place and we find it hard to believe the ratings this place received.
I do want to mention the Host has refunded us because we had to get a hotel due to the condition of the property - ie. We found a mouse in the toilet and appeared nobody had checked on the property prior to our arrival.
The refund was much appreciated.
Communication prior to arrival with host was poor. Questions were not answered. I called VRBO customer service and they were not able to get a response from them either.
Stacey H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jaxon B.
23 July 2024
Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
ok...
I don't want to jump on here and just say the bad... so bear with me.
I did not receive an email with info to obtain access to the property. Tried to call/text host with no answer. Had to call VRBO directly and finally was able to touch base and get the code to enter property, etc. Not the worst thing, don't get me wrong.
Second, no air conditioning. Granted, the listing does not mention whether it has A/C or not, so I should not have assumed, but unfortunately, in the middle of summer and days that are the hottest days of the year, not having air conditioning was frustrating. I'm sure staying there in the fall, spring or winter when the temps are not as extreme it works just fine, but when the temps are in the 90's mid-summer, no thanks.
Otherwise, the house was clean inside and certainly worth staying at (if A/C was not an issue). The property (outside the house) was less than ideal but we were not there for that. Inside the house, clean, rooms were what we expected, had everything. There were fans to accomodate for the lack of A/C but...
Really enjoyed the location and close proximity to downtown. It was the perfect fit for our fishing trip and just the right size. The two twin beds were a little uncomfortable but I put an extra quilt or two on it to cushion those springs.
We are full time RVers and like to stay out of the RV every now and then. This house was a great place to give us all the space we need. Our Cavaliers loved the room to roam. The huge jetted bath tub was amazing!
Inga M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Angela S.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Sketchy neighborhood.
The house is very clean inside, the house is extremely outdated. The neighborhood is extremely sketchy, so much so that I was scared to open the windows for air. The land is not manicured whatsoever.
It was close to town so was easy to get to from the rodeo and again very clean and easy instructions.
Good beds and linens. Furniture was good and working appliances. Could use some repairs to blinds in kitchen and on patio door. Quiet area and peaceful at night.
David D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Kimberly T.
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice
It was a nice place with lots of room. We wanted to make food so having the kitchen was nice. We kept the doors shut in the rooms we didn’t use to help keep the house warmer. Easy to get to.