“Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "Montana Treasure"!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4105 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Helena, MT

Helena Civic Center17 min drive
Carroll College17 min drive
Montana State Capitol20 min drive
Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Big Bedroom

1 King Bed

Small Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Zephyr Hill is a stunning property located 10 minutes from Helena up Colorado Gulch. This creekside retreat is a great place for a getaway or an excellent basecamp for your Southwest Montana excursion. Carefully restored and updated with a small but modern kitchen, full bath, with a stone fireplace at the center of the cabin. Exposed logs and wood floors are comfortable while the Lodge Craft furnishings will remind you of accommodations in Yellowstone and Glacier. The huge main bedroom is a step-down from the living area and has a comfortable king-sized bed. There is also a smaller bedroom with two twin beds. Comfortable linens along with extra layers of blankets make it warm on cool summer nights or the coldest of winter days.

We renovated this cabin for use by our own family, but it's too great not to share! We live in the adjacent home, but don't worry, with 5 acres of ground - we may not even bump into each other. All the same, if you need anything during your stay, we're right next door.

While cell service is sparse, we do have fiber-optic internet that allows for WiFi calling and all messaging options. Instructions provided in the welcome book at the Cabin. 100% of our guests have successfully used WiFi calling and you’ll see no difference in your service once connected! The TV supports Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Prime Video, etc. Please plan to familiarize yourself with casting from your own device or use your login info to access.

HELENA AREA OPPORTUNITIES!

OUTDOOR REC: Spring Meadow Lake State Park (7.5 miles), Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds (8.4 miles), Great Divide Ski Area (26.0 miles), Helena National Forest (5 miles), hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, biking

HISTORICAL FUN: Holter Museum of Art (9.5 miles), Original Governor's Mansion (9.7 miles), Reeder’s Alley (9.8 miles), Downtown Helena (9.8 miles), Montana Historical Society Museum (10.8 miles)

THINGS TO DO: Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness (5.0 miles), Great Northern Carousel (9.0 miles), ExplorationWorks (9.0 miles), The Myrna Loy (9.9 miles)

AIRPORT: Helena Regional Airport (12.1 miles)

POLICIES FOR YOUR STAY

- Strictly NO smoking inside or outside. Smoking outside will increase risk of fire!

- No pets allowed

- No events, parties, or gatherings. Large or small.

- Must be at least 25 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

- Access code will be provided prior to your stay

Property manager

Rick Ahmann

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Use of loft area comes with risk. Caution advised.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly No Smoking or Vaping in the house or on the grounds. This includes marijuana. Our area experiences fire danger.

FIREPLACE: Please limit to one fire per day. If you are planning a trip to town, etc., make sure the fire is out! Please use furnace for heat.

The Cabin is on a Septic System. Absolutely NO flushable wipes, baby wipes or feminine hygiene product may be flushed. Toilet Paper Only!

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Helena

Located in Helena, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lakeside Trailhead and Bill Roberts Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Helena, MT

What's nearby

Helena Civic Center - 17 min drive
Carroll College - 17 min drive
Cathedral of St. Helena - 18 min drive
Montana State Capitol - 20 min drive
Montana Historical Society Museum - 20 min drive

Getting around

Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Last Chance Ranch - 37 min drive
Cowboy's Barbeque - 13 min drive
Corner Bar - 13 min drive
Louie's Casa Diego - 13 min drive
TOSA La Laguna Boutique Hotel - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Amazing”! “Relaxing and Peaceful” Cabin. "Montana Treasure"! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

5 August 2023

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

Montana Family Reunion / Vacation

Charming historical cabin in a beautiful, peaceful setting. All the amenities that a home includes. A home away from home. The hosts were very warm and welcoming immediately. And to top it off, we saw a moose, deer and wild turkey! Great home base for our five day stay. What a great country that we live in from Ohio to Montana and back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne M.

5 August 2023

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

Super cute and cozy cabin near Helena

Wonderful stay! We enjoyed the deck, beautiful green scape and trees. The cabin was darling with rough hewn timbers and knotty pine walls. The rustic decor was so fitting for a “cabin in the woods”. Comfortable furniture and bedding. Board games as well as outdoor games were perfect for family fun. The kitchen was well appointed but small. Very nice to have a dishwasher. We are not accustomed to Kurig coffee making but figured it out. We had worried a bit about room temperature as we were there on a quite hot day. But it did cool off fine with windows open at night. One day we did use a fan in the afternoon. The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Our 8 year old boy who visited from Helena loved playing with the host’s boys and dog. The step down in the master bedroom was a bit precarious for us. It was lighted at night. The lighting in the bedroom and great room was on the dim side. All in all we loved it and will return. Helena downtown was lovely and fun. Live music on Saturday night and plenty of food, drinks and ice cream available.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob P., Akron

27 July 2023

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

Trip to Montana

Our family enjoyed everything about the cabin! Even though we only had a few days to be in Montana, it was the perfect backdrop for our trip. It felt like "home", even if it was for a short timeframe. Rick & Julie were wonderful to work with and took care of all the details for us. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann E.

15 July 2023

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

Absolutely Amazing Cabin and Hosts

The cabin itself is quaint, comfortable, and so much fun to stay in. The property is beautiful, and sitting outside on the large deck listening to the nearby creek is very relaxing. But none of that compares to how wonderful the hosts are. They are friendly and were quick to accommodate our needs with no hesitancy! Definitely going to try to stay at this cabin again in the future if possible!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

15 July 2023

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

The perfect Montana experience!

This historic cabin provided the prefect place to stay while we explored the Helena area. It had the rustic charm we love and all of the comforts and amenities we appreciate. It's beautifully decorated with local artwork and antiques. The front deck, overlooking the property, became our favorite place to hang out. The proximity to Helena was perfect. We felt like we were at a mountain retreat and yet it was just a short drive to downtown. Rick and his family were the perfect hosts. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rick Ahmann

We are parents of a large family and enjoy VRBO as the BEST alternative to hotels when we travel! Experienced in the art of hospitality, we are able to provide a top notch stay in a one-of-a-kind place. We genuinely hope you'll enjoy The Cabin!

Why they chose this property

We have enjoyed "putting the day away" on the short drive home in the evenings, but even more, we hate leaving this property in the morning! We live next door to the Cabin and treasure this part of our property. With an open window, the sound of the creek helps us to get to sleep and stay asleep.

It's so easy to be in town for morning coffee or for an evening downtown, but escaping back to silence is golden. We're just a short distance from blue ribbon trout waters, best in the west mountain biking and an equal distance between Yellowstone and Glacier! You're going to love it here!

If you need anything, we're close by. However, we enjoy our privacy so we won't bug you!