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A True Montana Lodging Experience!

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A spacious, well-lit room with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of a grassy area. Furnishings include wicker chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A log cabin bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden ceiling, and a window with a view of greenery.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tent in the background.
A rustic cabin with a small stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a hanging pot rack.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Helena, MT
  • Place, Carroll College
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Helena Civic Center
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Montana State Capitol
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

bunk house

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

creek cabin

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

sleeping porch in main lodge

1 King Bed

upper cabin

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Helena

Located in Helena, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cathedral of St. Helena and Reeder's Alley are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Helena, MT

What's nearby

  • Carroll College - 42 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 43 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Great Northern Carousel - 43 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 44 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Montana State Capitol - 46 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wassweiler’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Springs Taproom And Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A True Montana Lodging Experience! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at A True Montana Lodging Experience!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A True Montana Lodging Experience!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A True Montana Lodging Experience!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A True Montana Lodging Experience! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Mount Helena City Park and VA Medical Center-Fort Harrison. Lakeside Trailhead and Archie Bray Foundation are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay. So much history and nature. 4th gen family ranch with even deeper history gives fantastic community space coupled with private space for everyone. This place is a gem! Yoga, cold soaks, and blissful quiet close enough to civilization to recover when you forget stuff. Fully stocked kitchen, excellent first aid cupboard…everything you need for a certified Montana life experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
I would love to say this property was all we expected. And it WAS stunningly beautiful and we loved the location, scenery and creek. But the mice and overall feel of clean is something I can’t not mention. We found mouse poop on the fridge when we checked in so we knew to leave our food locked up. We weren’t prepared for mice running thru the rooms all night and the clean up of poop every morning and thru the day. We caught 5-10 a day in the traps and we all felt uneasy sleeping because you could hear them. So we slept with the fan on so we didn’t have to listen. As we continued to clean the poop it became clear that the likelihood of the carpet, furniture and pretty much every surface having being touched by mice was extremely high. That left us not wanting to use the porch furniture (which the cushions and pillows we noticeably dirty) and we wore our shoes at all times so we didn’t have to worry about walking in mouse poop. This property was dream like until you had to disinfect anything you touched on the inside of any cabin before use. It really took away from the magic of it all by the end of 6 days. Mouse 1 - City folk 0
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our extended family spent four nights. We loved the location, but not the road into the location. It is in need of serious repair and maintenance. Over all the Lodge and sleeping cabins met our needs. The kitchen is nice and large. Unfortunately we found outdated spices, and potholders and placemats needing washing.Those of our party who slept on the double beds would recommend having the mattresses replaced.We were disappointed to find that the outdoor soaking tub did not match the online description, resulting in our decision not to use it.Although we found the accommodations a bit more rustic than what we expected, we still enjoyed our stay on this historic and beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love all around the place

We rented this property for a family trip out west (from Florida). It’s hard to look on a map and pick a spot to stay not knowing anything about the area. We found this and thought it looked like a fun place to unwind and relax. This place was magical! You could feel the history and love all around. Each cabin welcomed you in and told a story. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty Of blankets for our cold rainy nights. The creek offers a natural sound machine, right outside your window. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, spices, and everything you need. It was so cozy! The creek runs behind the main lodge and the views are amazing. There were games, books, binoculars, wash tub for some creek laundry (we actually did that for the experience) and outdoor games. We had the best 4 nights as a family there. The kids at first didn’t know what to think bc it was so old- but the last night there- they were sad to leave. The sofa and chairs were comfortable and the description says no wifi- but they did have it!! I felt like I was in a family’s creek house and could feel the love of everyone who has had a part in making this property magic! Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property!

Beautiful !Well stocked kitchen lots of things to do we loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Surprise!!

Our family loved everything about the property. We loved our stay and would definitely like to come again. It was nice to be unplugged and we read, hiked, played games and just enjoyed the beauty of the cabins and the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Wonderful place. Will be back as soon as possible! Very peaceful with the aspens and creek running through the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Paradise

OK, this place is utterly amazing. I had no idea such a wonderful place existed so close to Helena. Truly Magical! I was missing the horses but that will be for next time. If you want a place to get off the grid with family and friends but still be close to town, this is the place. The main lodge is like walking through a museum of Montana History. The Kitchen was amazing, stocked with wonderful stoneware to cook with, and everything else you would need. The creek running out the back door of the kitchen was our dog's favorite place to sit. The hiking was fun and I took many photos of the unique area that will hang on my walls very soon. Spent eight wonderful days of being connected with family and friends. The perfect place to re-connect and de-connect from our busy world. Truly a place you will never forget and will always want to come back too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding week getaway

We booked this property as a way to spend time with friends during the days around our wedding. We live locally but wanted a get away to balance the stress of the final days and have more opportunities to hang out. We were not disappointed. This place is AMAZING!!! We had space to ourselves and lots of room for guests to stay and hang out. The weather cooperated and we also enjoyed a beautiful location for our pre-wedding photos. There are options for families with small children in addition to couples that want more privacy. We didn't explore much of the hiking trails but would love to return to check them out. It was also a bit chilly to give the cold tub a go. Everything was clean and ready for us to have a great gathering of friends and family for multiple days. Our families remarked they would love to return and stay here again. We 100% recommend staying here! Also, Ayrne was a perfect host with impeccable communication. You won't have cell service on the property and this is one of the countless highlights of staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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