Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property!

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Two wooden Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck with a view of a mountainous landscape and a sunset.
A rustic log cabin with a sloped roof, a wooden porch, and a fenced yard.
A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a plate of fruit. There is a sofa and a chandelier in the background.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a vase with flowers, and a view of a green field through the window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ennis, MT
  • Place, Madison River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildlife Museum of the West
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Ennis

Located in Ennis, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wildlife Museum of the West and Madison Valley History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures and Madison Meadows Golf Course. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Ennis, MT

What's nearby

  • Madison River - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wildlife Museum of the West - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Madison Valley History Museum - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Madison Meadows Golf Course - 23 min drive - 13.0 km

Restaurants

  • Nacho Mama's Burritos
  • Black Butte Coffee Co.
  • ‪Gravel Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yesterday's Soda Fountain - ‬10 min drive
  • Ennis Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property! on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$3,999, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Thextondale - Historic stone homestead on Madison River Property! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Madison River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wildlife Museum of the West and Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures. Madison Valley Medical Center and Madison Meadows Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Very peaceful setting. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful space with spectacular views. Great location for our needs and extremely clean. Perfect space for three couples. Amenities were good and plenty of sundries in the cupboards.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best vacation experiences we’ve ever had. Property was incredible and the whole process was frictionless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and property! Great view from cabin porch! Plan to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most Beautiful setting in Ennis

The house, the property, the view, the fishing, the location went way above our expectations!! Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Historic Thextondale Homestead is a stunning property, and we are so glad that you enjoyed your time and the views! Come back soon! -Management Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again! The views were fabulous. The linens and towels were great. Extremely comfy beds. Awesome hot water & pressure. Close to the small town of Ennis where you can go for groceries, a quick meal, or some great fishing. I would recommend this house all day long!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madison river

Very unique property Incredible location and fishing venue
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We had seven people in our party and we stayed for eight days with plenty of room. The kitchen was a bit small and the fold out beds were well, fold out beds. But other than that, it’s an amazing location right on the river with plenty of fishing to be done out the back door.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly what we were hoping for in terms of location, amenities, privacy, space and surroundings. The house had everything we needed. The rooms were well appointed, the kitchen was well equipped, the linens, and towels were plentiful. The beds were comfortable, we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. What you should consider for you stay. This is a rural area, close to a lovely small town with nice restaurants, a wonderful meat market and a grocery store that has everything we needed. There were wild animals (Antelope, Deer, Moose, Coyotes, and prairie dogs) and as such, you need to be comfortable with animal droppings. The cabin, overlooking the river was a treat. Morning coffee listening to the birds as the sun crested the mountains was a pure delight. Fishing the river was pure joy! The walk down to the river is steep, with loose gravel, be prepared for that, though the journey was well worth it. The outdoor grill, while it did the job, wasn’t as well cared for as we would have liked, though it grilled the Bison and Elk, purchased in Ennis, perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Great views, good proximity to downtown Ennis as well as access to Spring Creek.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, historic home and property

Beautiful home and location. Love the history of this historic property that shows pride of ownership Clean, well appointed, and abundant space for our family. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely experience (but...)

Our party of 3 enjoyed our stay during June 2021 at the Thextondale. It is exactly as advertised, a gracious 2 story stone house with 1 bedroom/bath downstairs and two beds / baths upstairs. The views of and around the property are beautiful. Antelope and deer materialize in the evening to graze the pastures surrounding the property. We enjoyed sitting on the cabin porch overlooking Blaine Creek and birdwatching, including owls and ospreys. The trail down to fishing was loose and rocky and a senior in our party had some difficulty with it and it could use a little touch up work. The lower rating is because of mice. A mouse scurried under the refrigerator as we walked in for the first time, and there was a trap box in the kitchen so it is a known problem. There was evidence of mice on the kitchen counters every morning, as well as in the downstairs bathroom & bedroom. We didn't leave food out or leave doors open (there is a sign not to leave the doors open on account of the field mice). We are sympathetic to the fact it's an old country home surrounded by fields, but for an expensive vacation rental the mouse issue should be addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Amazing location and beautiful home. You can’t beat the porch at the bunk house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Beautiful views and property. We had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Special Place

We rented this house at first simply because it was only a few miles from our son and family. Turned out to be much better than expected.We come to the area 2-3 times a year and love the Madison River area. This is not your ordinary rental on the Madison River.Wonderful Historic House in a beautiful setting with 360 degree views. Lots of safe flat lawn area for our grand children to play. Interesting walk down to the creek that flows to and from the Madison. Great fishing. Owners went extra mile with books, videos, brochures, as well as information on the property itself. Old style bath fixtures in bathrooms with high water pressure with steaming hot water. Easy drive to Ennis. House sits inside Ranch which gives rural feel in addition to vacation home feel with access to Madison. Best of both worlds. Good Wi Fi and cell service. Coming back in summer to enjoy the restored cabin and eating area alongside. Everything was "just right".
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Hello William - Wow! We are so happy to hear that you appreciated the ranch and all the special amenities of this beautiful property. (Fun fact: the architect who designed the historic renovation is the same one who did the renovation of the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone!) We hope that you can come stay at the Homestead again sometime. - Suzy at Mountain Home Vacation Rentals
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