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The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly

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A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dining room with a wooden table set for two, a clock on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe with multiple drawers, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a wooden dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Montana
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Missoula, MT
  • Place, University of Montana
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilma Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly

This fully furnished cozy 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is just one block from the U of M footbridge! Ideal when visiting Missoula, you can walk to find a dozen restaurants from fine dining to fast food. Entertainment, shopping, fishing and rafting, university events, even a grocery store just two blocks away. No need for a car when downtown is just a 10 minute walk!
Downtown Missoula offers multiple local shops, breweries, galleries, and restaurants as well as river parks and farmer's markets. Enjoy live music or stroll along the river trail and watch surfing and kayaking from the deck at Brenan's wave.
This home features 2 bedrooms, each with queen beds, 1 newly remodeled bath with a claw foot tub and walk-in shower, a newly added half bath, large capacity washer/dryer, large flatscreen HDTV, WiFi, all linens and a fully equipped kitchen. The living room also has a queen hide-a-bed.
There is off street parking, a private back yard with a gas barbecue and picnic table for outdoor relaxation.
The ultimate location for your stay in Missoula!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Must pick up after dogs. Waste bags provided.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 781397vb
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. Maximum attendees: 10
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Missoula

Located in Heart of Missoula, a neighbourhood in Missoula, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Wilma Theatre and Fort Missoula are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include A Carousel for Missoula and Children's Museum Missoula. Missoula County Fairgrounds and Splash Montana are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Missoula, MT

What's nearby

  • University of Montana - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wilma Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Caras Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Missoula County Courthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Liquid Planet Grille - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Press Box Restaurant Casino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly located?

Located in Heart of Missoula, this holiday home is steps away from Bitterroot Valley, Clark Fork River Bridge and Clark Fork River. University of Montana and Jacob's Island Offleash Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 224 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot in a great location! We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for my family and I to stay, very comfortable home and had everything we needed. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do and close to the river and UM!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and a great location. Easy to get into downtown and to the river. Very comfy place and loved that it was dog friendly. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Walks nearby for our dogs. Close to town and river trails. Very comfy and clean. Will stay here again the next time we visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, the backyard being fenced so our dog could run after being in the car. Also the house was really clean and comfortable. Thank you we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply perfect property with very comfortable (new) mattresses. Perfect for our Missoula Marathon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay. It was well appointed and convenient to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great! Communication was timely. House was perfect for us being close to the university. Looking forward to next time. Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located, cozy home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely small house that had everything we needed. The spaces were comfortable, and we quickly felt like we lived there. We were there for two weeks and grew to like it more and more. We used the house as a home base, taking many walks through the university and to downtown Missoula. Albertsons is a block away for stocking up, and the kitchen is easy to cook in. City walking paths are nearby as are the bridges that lead to parks and neighborhoods. It was only a quick drive to great hikes, too. We had a wonderful time and would go back there in a heartbeat.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for a very clean, well-stocked, easy-to-get-to UM (and everywhere else in Missoula), cutest house ever...then look no further. This Is It! Super communication from host both before and during our stay. Everything you need for cooking, bathing, laundry, and relaxing. Quiet location (yes, there's a train and yes, it's schedule is unpredictable BUT that should not deter you). This is off the main road but you can walk to no less than a grocery store, a hardware store, a car parts place, a bike shop, 6 restaurants and the University all on paved, well-lit sidewalks. This place was all we hoped for and more when planning our first trip to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Very comfortable house in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lord Huron Memorial Day weekend

It was a charming, perfect location comfy, cozy stay for the 4 of us! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cozy home. Love the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for our son’s mountain wedding!

Cute place - nice location. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shaun was great to work with. He communicated with us throughout our stay. The location, close to the university, was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Trip

Property is nice and we loved the centrally located nature. Easily accessible to grocery coffee and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This was my second time staying at this Vrbo and have enjoyed both of my stays! The host is very nice, the area is very walkable, place is clean and is a great place to stay with a dog with the backyard, dog park and river walk so close. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. House was cleaned and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend in Missoula

Great location, charming house, recommend highly to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A pleasant stay

The property is not far from the downtown area and was cosy and provided everything we needed for our short visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!!

Great location for Marathon weekend, downtown, hiking the M and Riverfront trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay close to UM for graduation!

Great location! Great walking distance for groceries/coffees and of course, UM.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

Our stay was terrific. The house was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very responsive and willing to accommodate us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diana Carpenter

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I was born in Missoula and lived here for nearly 70 years, So I know the area well! And yea , it is the last best place

Why they chose this property

I purchased this house from longtime family friends when they could no longer live independently. We wanted to keep our nieghborhood family friendly so we now share it with guests from around the country and the world.

What makes this property unique

It’s ground zero for everything!!!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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