Studio overlooking the Northland of Canyon Ferry Lake

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Explore the area

Helena, MT

Hauser Dam13 min walk
Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)18 min drive
Carroll College28 min drive
Montana State Capitol28 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Room with a view

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Swedish Modern

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Bear's Den is an exceptional clean, quiet, private one bedroom unit with a full bath in my home overlooking Canyon Ferry Lake. The entrance is separate from the rest of the home. Parking is right outside your door. Bear's Den is very well equipped with a full size Keurig coffee pot, microwave and mini-frig. There are real mugs, enough coffee & tea for your entire stay, flatware, paper plates, & much more. Less expensive & much nice that a nice room in town. The views are amazing.

My first experience with VRBO was in 2007. I rented our home in Bozeman for several years. I started back with VRBO at Canyon Ferry in 2020. The best part of the experience was all the wonderful guest that have stayed with me. I have met people from Turner, Mt. (population 61) to Mule Shoe, Texas to Pakistan. You have all enriched my life. Thank you!!! See you here or on Air B&B.

So come explore all Montana has to offer. You are close to lakes, rivers and mountains, or explore historic Helena. There is a variety of wildlife right outside the door.

Property manager

Kathi Lytle Bare

Amenities

Mountain view

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is limited to two vehicles maximum.

Quiet hours are from 11 pm to 7 am. Not visitors are allowed on site during this time.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Helena

Located in Helena, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Hauser Dam and Cathedral of St. Helena are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Helena National Forest and Missouri River. Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Helena, MT

What's nearby

Hauser Dam - 13 min walk
Helena Civic Center - 27 min drive
Carroll College - 28 min drive
Cathedral of St. Helena - 28 min drive
Montana State Capitol - 28 min drive

Getting around

Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Lakeside Restaurant, Bar, Beach & Marina - 18 min drive
York Bar - 25 min drive
Highlander Bar and Grill - 8 min drive
Lakeside On Hauser - 18 min drive
The Dam Bar - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Studio overlooking the Northland of Canyon Ferry Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paje Z.

9 August 2023

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

Amazing place with wonderful company!

Beautiful and breathtaking!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

20 June 2023

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

Great location

Thank you for a great stay. Room with a very was perfect for our weekend getaway. The studio was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything you could imagine. The views of Canyon Ferry Lake are outstanding. You have a little piece of Heaven here. Thank you Kathi

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

19 September 2022

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

More than expected.

Kathy's room with a view is great! The space is extremely well done, very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed waking up to overlooking the lake while sitting on the porch. Kathy is a great host, and exceeded our expectations of our stay as she took us for a boat ride to revisit some memories my husband had as a child. Kathy's house is about 20 minutes to Helena so you have the conveniences of the city with being removed which we prefer. You must take the short drive to York to have a great hamburger in an eclectic bar. We would and will definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

KELLY G.

19 July 2022

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

Impecable stay

One of the cleanest VRBO's we've ever stayed in. Beautiful room, very comfortable. Kathi was very welcoming. 10/10. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

10 July 2022

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

Very Nice!

This is a clean, airy, mother-in-law's suite with one large room, a bathroom, and a nice walk in closet. The only thing that I noted as lacking is the fact that there was no Wi-Fi and given its location in the valley, cell signal is not strong enough for hot-spot usage. If you are just looking for a place to sleep at night, this is a great spot, if you are hoping to get work done online, this might not be the best spot for you. I would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathi Lytle Bare

I am a retired Bozeman business women who loves living on the lake. Growing up I spent my summers surround by generations of family on Lake Okoboji, Iowa. Fast forward (time goes by so fast) I am back to my water roots with the added benefit of mountains. To me it is the perfect combination. I am a people person. I enjoy sitting on my deck & visiting if you would like to join me. If not you have all the privacy you require. I know you will enjoy my little slice of paradise. There are two VRBO rentals in my home. "Room with a view" (VRBO #2179416) is a one bedroom unit on the upper level with a private entrance. Captain's Quarters (VRBO 2182154) is a two bedroom apartment on the lower level.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood kind of choose me. I have been coming to Canyon Ferry since 1992. In 1998 I moved my father & his 30' sailboat "up river" from Yankton, SD. After 7 summer of living aboard & traveling in the winters, he found a 1963 untitled mobile home at the north end of the lake to rent. In May of 2016 the owners of the property decided to sell. They gave me first option. I jumped on the opportunity. In October of 2018 I scrapped the property & started building. January 16, 2019, my contractor, his helper & I were on the subfloor of the second story. The lake had frozen 2 days before. We watched a group of ice skaters. (Check out " CANYON FERRY ICE SKATERS" on YouTube. The ice was about 2". Way too thin. I know most of the skaters. They were well equipped. One did fall in after the video was taken.) In November I moved in. My room was done. My microwave was on the dresser. I had a camp potty in the bathroom. In January of 2020 I moved Mom in. I have been delighted with the house & grateful to live in such a beautiful place.

What makes this property unique

Helena Symphony "Night Under the Stars" is one of the largest, free, outdoor concert in the entire country. It is hosted by Carol College is a private, four-year, Catholic diocesan college. The Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts is internationally acclaimed. Helena's most visible landmarks, The Cathedral of Saint Helena was started in 1908. The walking mall in downtown is alive with activity year round.
Outdoor activities abound. There are several lakes and rivers in the immediate area. Fishing goes on year round for trout, walleye, perch, & more. Water sports include sailing (including ice boating) kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, floating, skiing, wake-boarding, tubing, surfing, ice boating and skating. People hike, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, downhill & cross-country ski, hunt, mountain bike horseback ride, rock climb and even ice climbing in the surrounding mountains.

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