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Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake

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Dinning area
Front door at night!
Living area
Living area
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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MIssoula, MT
  • St. Patrick Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Montana
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Floor Master

1 King Bed

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Main

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake

Cozy Guest house located in the highly sought after Rattlesnake Neighborhood. Locals and others from afar love to visit this tranquil neighborhood which offers a great escape with so many vacation options. Please don't expect to see rattlesnakes, but perhaps deer and an occasional black bear! We fell in love with this property because of the history and location. This is a 100 year old estate that was one of the first houses in the middle Rattlesnake. The Guest house has its own little history! The family who lived here for 70 years operated a daycare and after-school service in the guest house which was converted to a cozy abode. There are many local residents who remember attending this little daycare which operated for nearly 40 years.

Today we love this location because of the nostalgic history and allure of the valley. In the summer enjoy the cool night breeze and the rustling leaves in the trees. You might even say you feel like you are in a tree house!

You can expect a cozy and updated experience with all the amenities of a home away from home. Sleep 5 comfortably in the beds provided. Use the full kitchen to cook your meals or escape to a local favorite restaurant! There are two bathrooms in the house, one is a full bath and the other is a 1/2 bath. There is also a cozy outdoor area for coffee in the morning or a fire in the fire pit!

Other reasons to pick this spot include the location to the University of Montana.
Walking distance to University of Montana (1.6 miles). Great access to hiking, mountain biking, Ten Spoon Winery, Rattlesnake Cafe, Rattlesnake Creek, Greenough Park, Pineview Park and just 5 minutes to downtown Missoula.

From our yard you might see Hang-gliders hovering around MT. Jumbo. The Rattlesnake is 32,000-acres of wilderness and 22,000-acres of national recreation on a city bus route.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Missoula

Located in Upper Rattlesnake, a neighbourhood in Missoula, this holiday home is in the mountains. Wilma Theatre and Fort Missoula are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum Missoula and University of Montana Golf Course. A Carousel for Missoula and Missoula County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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MIssoula, MT

What's nearby

  • Wilma Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Caras Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • St. Patrick Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Montana - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Patio at Rattlesnake Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drum Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pie Hole - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest House In the Upper Rattlesnake located?

Located in Upper Rattlesnake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bitterroot Valley, Greenough Park and Lincoln Hills Trailhead. Jumbo Trailhead and Clark Fork River Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JPF

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very cool owner, lots of space, didn't realize there were actually 2 bedrooms and another queen. Super easy to get to downtown and a big nice sitting area to chill out in after an adventurous day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent in all ways

What an incredible place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home suited us very well while in Missoula for a visit with our daughter and her family. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

liz v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! It was so clean and roomy. It had everything we needed. Shannon was great at responding to any questions we had. This was the perfect choice for us! So happy we found it on Vrbo!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Missoula Marathon weekend

Great fun, cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Honey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cozy getaway

We all loved the cozy guesthouse and Shannon’s hospitality. The host was very kind, attuned to our needs, friendly, and helpful. We loved how close the location was to the U of M campus, downtown area, and interstate. We’ll be back for a football game!! Thank you Shannon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visitors from Mn

Shannon is a good communicator. She always answered my questions promptly. The kids enjoyed the pool. The location was excellent. She wanted us to enjoy our stay and we did.Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Cozy guest house with lots of room. Fantastic and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect staging home!

It was the perfect place to rest between enjoying outdoor adventures in Rattlesnake National Rec Area and Blue Mountain, concerts at KettleHouse Amphitheater and nice restaurants in downtown Missoula.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Local Rivers

Centrally located for our week long fishing. Easy access to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and price!

We had a great time. The location was perfect for us, close to our family, trails, and the rattlesnake cafe! It worked really well for the 4 of us, and had room for my brother when he decided to stay one of the nights. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fly fishing trip

This was a perfect place for our group to enjoy town as well as get out quickly to hit the river
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We loved our weekend! The property was perfect for what we needed and very comfortable. It was super convenient to the mountain biking trails. We had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill A., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Great location and value for a week's stay. Shannon and Bert were great checking in to be sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Loved the amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cozy Cottage

The cottage is wonderfully stocked with kitchen items and plenty of towels and a fantastic ice machine. Roomy living space. Location was perfect for our stay. Definitely will book this cottage on our next stay in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

kathy w.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unsatisfied

Check in for good, the kitchen was dirty and they did not have some of the amenities that they listed, we rented this home for the swimming pool and it was dirty and when I tried to reach out to the host it took her 18 hours to get back to me. It was a shared back yard with dogs and they didn’t clean up after them. We would not recommend this home at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great stay at the Rattlesnake cottage. It's a great location convenient to hiking and town. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans and there are plenty of dishes. Shannon was responsive to questions/concerns and our stay went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Hidden Stay

We loved this VRBO for our small group. It was clean and easy to access. Property owner was great and we will for sure go back. Easy access to everything else and quiet and out of the way too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Russell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

It was a place to stay and very convenient location. Having only one shower for four people and had to go into other bedroom wasn’t ver convenient. I would say a great place for just one couple!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father Son Trip

The property was as described and everything we needed. The location was convenient to Missoula and the surrounding area. We would certainly consider this rental again next time we are in Missoula.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and convenience

We enjoyed our stay at this guesthouse. The Rattlesnake location is convenient to all that Missoula has to offer while, at the same time, feeling like a getaway. The host, Shannon, is welcoming and very responsive but not at all intrusive. We felt very comfortable here.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2023 Basketball Camp

Delightful place. Very relaxing. Super convenient to the University, the Rattlesnake trails, downtown and interstate. Will definitely check availability when I’m in my favorite town again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryland F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

My wife and I came to Missoula for a golf weekend and the guest house was perfect! While for this trip, it was a great place to hunker in, the location is awesome! As far as proximity to Missoula and surrounding area, it was easy to get anywhere! The river is close, plenty of trails....lots to do! It was clean, the design was fun and you can easily enjoy your time in the guest house or by the fire outside. Shannon was easy to get a hold of and very responsive. Highly recommend! Ryland

6/10 Okay

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beds

Beds not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

U of M move in

Our stay was very comfortable! Great location and wonderful host. We had a shower issue and Shannon was on top of it but unable to get cooperation from the professionals, therefore she graciously opened her house to us until the issue was fixed. She also credited the two days we were without the shower. We moved our daughter to the university there so we hope the house is available for all our return visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Marsden

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Hi! My name is Shannon Marsden and I am the fortunate owner of this fun little property in the Rattlesnake. Originally we purchased this place with the idea that someday we would turn the guest house into a space where others can come and feel at home while enjoying activities, family and friends in Missoula. The previous owners had the house for over 70 years and we bought it in 2015. We have had fun bringing the property up to date and continue to add to its charm by reinvesting the money earned through rentals to make it even more comfortable for guests and offering even more amenities. We hope you will come and enjoy the property and the area!

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location!

What makes this property unique

Proximity to downtown and all the Missoula has to offer! Privacy and amenities!

Languages:

English

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