Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Hot Springs, MT

National Bison Range69 min drive
St. Ignatius Mission74 min drive
Wild Horse Island State Park95 min drive
Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room-unattatched

1 Queen Bed

loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Right in the middle of upland bird country, this remodeled homestead cabin is nestled in the Ferry Basin on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Enjoy a private get-a-way on a privately owned 5000 acre plus 5000 acre leased cattle ranch. The cabin has 2 bedrooms plus a loft with a bed and a privacy curtain. It also has an un-attached guest room. The cabin does NOT have a land line and there is cell service, although the weather can limit this at times. There is a corral for guests to use if they would like to bring their own horses. This ranch is home to black bears, mule deer and about 6oo head of elk. Guests will have access to explore the entire ranch and enjoy amazing views of wildlife in their natural setting as well as some old homestead sites. While this is not a "dude ranch", it is a working ranch with everything done on horseback and the family would welcome you to observe the different activities that take place day to day. Branding season, gathering and sorting are especially great opportunities for photography. This "off the grid" vacation cabin is a dream destination for bird watchers and photographers. There have been returning great horned owls. It is also located right in the heart of a diligently maintained Mountain Blue Bird Trail. Along the 20 mile road to town, enjoy amazing views of the Flathead river as it cuts through the sheared off clay banks. Just 8 miles to the Flathead River fishing access Sloan's Bridge, this is also a popular "put-in and take-out" spot for rafters. Our guests find we are a perfect proximity to all of the attractions in the Flathead. Spend a day at the Bison Range and then another at Glacier Park. Make sure you check out the fishing and recreating on Flathead lake as well. Traveling from Yellowstone to Glacier? We are the perfect stopping point between these 2 amazing national parks. The cabin is fully furnished and equipped with a dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, full size fridge/freezer, stove and bbq grill. It has all the bedding and towels and dishes needed for our guests. It includes a washer and dryer as well.

Property manager

Scott and Tammy McAllister

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

We are in the middle of nature, be wary of animals

Events

Events allowed

We welcome large gatherings at our discretion.

Pets

Pets allowed

More than 2 pets must be approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: We welcome large gatherings at our discretion.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this cabin is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Flathead River and National Bison Range. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hot Springs, MT

What's nearby

Polson Bay Golf Course - 69 min drive
National Bison Range - 69 min drive
Rainbow Lake - 72 min drive
St. Ignatius Mission - 74 min drive
Wild Horse Island State Park - 95 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views! located?

This family-friendly Hot Springs cabin is located in a rural location, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Flathead River, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Mission Mountain Golf Course and St. Luke Community Healthcare. Flathead Lake and National Bison Range are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

23 October 2023

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

40th Anniversary

Tammy & Scott were absolutely amazing! They took us under wing and treated us as if we were family! Their generosity was most appreciated! No words could describe the amount of gratitude we have for their hospitality! They were there for us from the moment we booked the trip and all throughout our stay. They are truly amazing! The cabin: We were in a state of awe and wonder from the moment we arrived! The views from the cabin were breathtaking!! Being so secluded gave us the opportunity to soak in every element of nature surrounding us. We woke up to beautiful sunrises to the sounds of elk bugling around us. A mama bear with her cubs visited the berry bushes near the cabin on a daily basis. We grew very fond of them. The white tail & mule deer were in abundance as well. We used the cabin as home base and made day trips to the nearby attractions. It was so hard to leave this piece of paradise! We hope to return soon and bring our grandchildren so they can experience the grandeur of WT Ranch. It is a treasure untouched by time! The cabin is rare gem that is nestled quietly in the mountains with nothing but glorious unobstructed views and wildlife.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

15 October 2023

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

Remote cabin with a spectacular biew

Beautiful setting; lots of wild critters; clean and comfortable cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P., Austin Texas

9 September 2023

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

As advertised. !! Remote and quiet

Tammy and Scott ( and son Jack). Were so welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed being away from it all! This cabin is rustic but has everything you need. Bed and bath linens were quality. We used the BBQ most nights for cooking. beautiful starry nights. Milky Way planets and we were there for DuperMoon with front row seats. We would highly recommend this property to those wanting an off the grid experience and peace and quiet

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

27 August 2023

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

Peaceful valley

The views were amazing. Very peaceful and cozy place to be. This was our first time being in Montana. We plan to come back and stay at the same place. The owner of the cabin was so hospitable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K., Slinger, USA

9 August 2023

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

Peaceful, Relaxing, Beautiful Cabin

You can't beat the views at this cabin! The sunrise and sunset are incredible! Yes, it is remote, but that is one of the things we loved about it. The cabin has everything you need to make your stay comfortable-kitchen is stocked, beds are comfortable, the AC in the loft and the many fans made the temperature in the cabin comfortable even on a hot day. Tammy was great with communication from the start of the booking to our drive home. She gave us a tour of their beautiful ranch and we were able to meet some of the animals as well! Tammy also gave us some hiking recommendations in the area. The cabin is about 2.5 hours to the West Entrance of Glacier National Park and about 40 minutes to Flathead Lake. I love bird watching and saw many species of birds that I had not seen before. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the peace and quiet! Our stay at the cabin was amazing and we were sad to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Tammy McAllister

Scott and I, along with our 4 children, have managed the history rich Whiskey Trail Ranch for 22 years. We both grew up just 40 miles from the ranch on opposite valleys. Scott can be found on horseback checking on the cattle, the fence lines, and the water just about any day of the week. And when the season calls for it, he is on the property in Round Butte cutting and bailing hay. We now have 3 adult children making their way in the world on one high school boy left at home. The family all pitches in to help Scott with the day to day chores of the ranch and we take turns putting in days in the hay field. We are a 4-H and FFA family and our son has animals and chores of his own to be responsible for. We spend as much time as we can getting Scott and the kids to rodeo's. Scott and the boys have plenty of success team roping and calf roping. We also love to run off to the river during the hot Montana summer! We have rented the cabin through VRBO for over 4 years and already have created some wonderful friendships! We love sharing the ranch with visitors and learn to appreciate it's beauty and solitude over and over again with each new guest. Please feel free to ask us any questions and visit about the beef industry and the ranch, it is full of history and adventure!

Why they chose this property

This is the get-a-way for your family you have been needing! You can hike, relax, come to the main house and visit the animals and maybe watch some roping practice. We encourage our guests to come and observe the ranch work when the opportunity arises. Fall and Spring are the best times to come out for ranch activity, and wildlife viewing. So far, we are still off the grid enough that cell phone and data are limited. If you are looking to get your family connected with each other again, there is not a better place to do it!

What makes this property unique

The cabin at Whiskey Trail Ranch is just 20 miles/30 min from the "healing waters" in the town of Hot Springs, named after the natural hot mineral water that flows through the area. I wish we had the water out at the ranch, but unfortunately we do not. We do offer a peacefulness and beauty that can heal your soul!

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