Rattlesnake Wilderness Cabin

Perfectly set on 3.5+ ac with a creek, this beautifully renovated c1900s log cabin offers a special base camp for your Montana adventures! The property is very private, and the cozy cabin offers historic charm with luxurious finishes throughout. Prepare meals in the fully stocked cooks' kitchen. Rest well on quality mattresses with comfy bedding. Soak in the 5 person hot tub. Enjoy the outdoors on 2 decks, or by the firepit. Only 15 minutes to Missoula, and 2 minutes to an epic trailhead.
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This authentic Montana log cabin dates back to the early 1900s! The period homesteader cabin built from Tamarack timbers was originally located deep in the Rattlesnake Wilderness, and it was moved to this site in the early 1930s. The owners spent nearly a year fully renovating the cabin in 2022-2023 with significant attention to detail. The cabin's finish quality is top notch, and the owners care about offering an excellent guest experience.
The views from the cabin are splendid, offering a close-range mountain vista with west facing decks and windows to enjoy sunset colors in the sky. The cabin is set next to a small babbling creek, and is surrounded by a beautiful Montana pine and fir forest.
The one-level cabin features 2 bedrooms, an inviting open-concept living room with gas fireplace, dining area, and abundant natural light. Prepare meals in the fully stocked cooks' kitchen with ample counter space and cabinet storage. Both queen bedrooms feature clean and comfortable linens and mattresses, HVAC mini splits, reclaimed blue pine walls, and inspiring natural light to greet the day. The luxurious bathroom offers a spacious walk-in shower with a teak bench, along with a stackable washer and dryer, plus a wall mounted St Tropez toilet. Relax on the back deck overlooking the view and private grounds, or escape to the lower deck to relax in the 5 person hot tub.
For entertainment, the home features hard wired internet service, plus a swivel-mounted Smart TV in the living room. Board games and interesting coffee table books are also provided for guests to enjoy.
During the warmer months, the cabin stays perfectly cool with cross breezes and A/C from mini splits. During the colder months, the well-insulated cabin has a delightful sense of hygge from the gas fireplace and multiple heaters.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
-2x queen bedrooms
-1 couch in the living room
-1 air mattress with linens provided
-Quality mattresses
-Comfortable, clean linens and pillows
KITCHEN
-Stainless appliances
-Live-edge granite countertops
-Fully stocked with cooking and baking necessities
-Nespresso Vertuo machine
-Gas oven/range
-Drip coffee maker
-Ice maker
-Blender
-Microwave
-Dishwasher
-Ample cabinet storage
BATHROOM
-Fully renovated with rustic and luxurious finishes
-Granite countertop and stone sink
-Oversized walk-in shower with glass door, teak bench, and stone base
-Stackable washer and dryer in bathroom
-Wall mount St Tropez toilet

PROPERTY DETAILS
-Reliable, hard-wired internet complimentary for guest use
-Gas fireplace available for guest use
-Bath and hot tub towels provided
-Gas grill with propane provided
-Smart TV with swivel mount available for guest use (access to Netflix, Hulu, Fubo TV, Disney +, etc. Guests must log into their own accounts).
-Shampoo and soap provided
-Tasteful decor
-Two decks to enjoy the outdoors and the views.
-Cleaning essentials, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, etc are all supplied for guest use.
-A security camera is located at the rear of the cabin, pointing towards the parking area and entry walkway.

-PETS: Up to 2 dogs are welcome with approvals. Guests must disclose a dog at the time of booking. There is a $100 pet fee per dog with a max limit of 3 dogs (ie $100 for 1 dog, $200 for 2 dogs). Any guest that brings a dog that has not been disclosed will be assessed a $200 fine.

-LONGER-TERM STAYS - We welcome work from home and longer-term stays of 30+ nights. The home has hard wired WiFi for your work from home productivity. Please contact us to discuss any questions about longer term stays.

-ROADS / 4WD: The roads leading to the cabin are not steep and are easily accessible almost every day of the year by any vehicle. The roads are paved and maintained until 1/2 mile before the cabin. The remaining 1/2 mile is a private road that often has a snow/ice base in winter. 4WD or AWD vehicles are mandatory during winter months! Guests must be capable of providing their own reliable winter vehicle for travel to and from the cabin.

-SNOW PLOWING (roads and parking): We contract for a plow that typically happens after snow storms conclude. We unfortunately cannot guarantee when the roads will be plowed, however with 4WD you can get around.

-WILDLIFE: The cabin sits at the edge of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, which borders the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Wildlife are occasional visitors to the property! These can include bears, mountain lion, elk, deer, coyote, mountain goat, sheep, wolves, numerous species of birds, and more. Please be aware of wildlife and secure all trash in the provided receptacles.

-PARTIES: This is not a good VRBO rental to host a party at. We respect our neighbors and we expect all guests to act the same.

-FIRES: Do not for any reason have a fire outside during a burn ban. We will notify you of any burn bans in place during your stay. A fire pit is located next to the creek for guest use when outdoor fires are permitted.

-RATTLESNAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA: The Rattlesnake Mountains, located only four miles north of Missoula, Montana, and adjacent to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, form a rugged and scenic vista for the Missoula Valley. This Wilderness is characterized by scenic lakes, forested ridges, open cliff-banded slopes, and mountain peaks. Elevations in the Wilderness range from 4,200 feet at the southern boundary to 8,620 feet at McLeod Peak. Ponderosa Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Larch, Fir, and Spruce can be found throughout the Wilderness depending on elevation and slope aspect. Approximately 33 miles of trail and 1000's of acres of untrailed terrain allow visitors to explore this area via hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. *Pets are not allowed all year at the main Rattlesnake trailhead! Please reference the information we have in the area about taking your pets hiking, and when/where they are permitted.*