Our family of 5 (three kids, girls aged 9 and 7, and 5 yr old boy) just returned a few days ago…read morefrom a week in Yellowstone National Park followed by a week at Nine Quarter Circle Ranch. There are a lot of trips that are fun but don't quite live up to the highest expectations, but our time with the Kelsey family at NQCR was a rare thing in that it far exceeded our wildest expectations. By the end of the very first evening we had already been welcomed as warmly as though we were family, and our kids each had found a friend among the other kids on the ranch. By the second day the kids were all asking if we could please schedule again for next summer. Even though I had chosen NQCR for its famous kid wrangler program, we had no way of knowing just how much fun they would all have. Their days were filled with horseback riding, various crafts, playing on the playground and just exploring the gorgeous ranch with their new-found friends. The only problem we had all week was when we had to convince them it was time to wash and go to bed since the sky was light until almost 10 every evening. This left my wife and me free to take advantage of the twice daily rides (where we both significantly increased our horsemanship skills), the fly fishing and a few hikes to take in the amazing views. We really never rode the same trails twice, and I feel if we had stayed a second week we still wouldn't have seen all the stunning scenery surrounding the ranch. The menu was varied and we looked forward each day to the fresh and tasty food their chef cooked up. In fact, as beautiful as the ranch was, as awesome as the horses were and as comfortable as our cabin was, the real treasure here are the Kelseys and their staff. From the wranglers to the kitchen and serving staff, we enjoyed being with everyone there. It was great to see so many employees working with obvious joy and we will miss all of them almost more than everything else from our stay.

Wonderful family vacation. Lots of riding. Beautiful scenery. Great food. Family run ranch.read more

Our family rented a condo in Big Sky, MT for 4 days of skiing (January 2025). We were so pleased…read morewith the property. It was very clean, great location, great decor and had everything that we needed. I will definitely use Ascend Properties again for our next trip to Big Sky.

My friends and I booked a home through Ascend months in advance of our trip to Montana this summer…read more We traveled over a 1/2 day to get to the rental to find cars parked outside and upon entering the home a bachelorette party still living in the rental that they trashed. We called management and they then disclosed that the owners friends decided to come to the home early and they couldn't kick them out due to the home already being rented. Management then said we had to find a new rental (this was literally upon arrival without telling us ahead of time). Like hell my friends and I were going to book another property through Ascend. We scrambled and found another home like I said previously "day of" that would accommodate us for our trip. Ascend ended up paying us back the money but they should have also paid for our new rental as it was appalling that we had to scramble to find new accommodations upon arriving at their trashed rental property that we were supposed to be staying in.

We stayed in Gallatin for 4 nights. We were with two other families. When booking this house I was…read morea bit skeptical that it would not be sufficient for 8 people but we were pleasantly surprised it was good for 10 people. We had one outside bed in lower living room and needed an extra bed for my son. The staff was extremely friendly and helped us with a small foldable foam bed. House was well maintained and we had no complaints. One small suggestion would be if they could put out a garbage disposable outside or behind the house that can be easily identifiable. We initially struggled a bit to spot the garbage disposal box.

We rented the Buffalo Creek cabin (#420) for a week. We were having a family reunion, and there…read morewere 18 of us. The cabin was perfect for us, it has 5 bedrooms downstairs, and 3 upstairs. We had plenty of room for everyone. Of the 8 bedrooms, 6 have king size beds, and two of them have private full baths. There are 3 additional full baths for the others. The cabin itself is pretty new, so everything was clean and in working order. The location is very close to the west entrance to the park, and is convenient to downtown shops and restaurants. The kitchen had plenty of plates, silverware, pots and pans, etc. I was especially impressed with the quality of the pots and pans, very nice for a rental. The cabin also has a full sized washer and dryer, which was very convenient. The WIFI was available, but I have to say it is not very fast. Considering the location, this was not too surprising. There were no problems with billing, or unexpected charges. Overall a great choice for a large party, I highly recommend this location!

If you are visiting Yellowstone, I highly recommend Brook Trout Inn! The owner has 3-4…read morecottages/houses for rent and they are only 7 miles from West Yellowstone town and also park entrance. The view from the front porch is stunning-over looking snowcapped mountains and evergreen trees. The interior of the house is SO cozy and brand new! The owner is very handy and built the house himself. The cabinets, bedroom furniture is all homemade from wood, the work is really beautiful. Stainless steel appliances, flat screen tv, brand new bathroom, washer/dryer. This is the perfect place to call home after a long day of Montana adventures! Prices are very reasonable, too. We stayed in the 2 bedroom, 1 bath "Creekside" cottage and I believe it was just $220/night! The super 8 motel down the street charges $250/room. There is a front and back porch. Back porch looks over small bubbling stream. It is very relaxing! Highly recommend Brook Trout Inn!

This is the perfect place to stay if you are visiting Yellowstone. I stay in the Kozy cabin it was…read moreperfect for my husband and I and our two Boston terriers. It is an older cabin but has everything that you will need. Has a nice deck that looks over the valley. It was clean and the bed very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you would need to cook. We cooked all our dinners at the cabin because W Yellowstone is expensive when it comes to dinner. It has WiFi and Direct TV. Has a nice gas fire place to keep you warm. Our stay was the 2nd week of September so we were going into fall weather and it snow one day. I definitely would stay there again. Bill was a great host!!!

Location: This is a really great cabin off the US89 between Livingston and Gardiner. We used it as…read morea base for our Yellowstone Park explorations. It is in Emigrant a small town that boasts a great bakery and great BBQ in the warm season. To get to and from the Cabin you drive through the Chico Hot Springs Resort. In addition to hot springs Chico has a riding stable and adventure company for white water, scenic floats and hiking. This is nice if you don't want to drive to Gardiner some days. There is also a nice hike to a falls just up the road from the cabin. The cabin itself was excellent. We were there on some hot days and the cabin stayed cool if you closed the blinds as instructed. There was a full kitchen and while fussy cook husband might have wanted sharper knives for prep work he managed to make some fine meals. He also used the charcoal grill but the black flies were thick in the heat. Better him than me! Happily the long porch facing the stream is fully screened. No biting things there. The porch had a casual dining table and glider bench. The cabin had two bedrooms and one and a half baths. The half bath was in a utility room which included a washer and dryer. Priceless! There was also a comfy living room with two sofas and a glider chair. We never used the TV but it was there too. The cabin had wifi thankfully because there wasn't much cell reception. Basically it was a great place to get away, listen to the creek at night and relax.

Wonderful get away. No people, no problem. Walk to have a cocktail and a fine dinner. All the…read morepeople we did encounter were lovely. Highly recommend this best kept secret in Montana!!

BEWARE: Canceled Holiday Booking Raises Serious Questions About Transparency…read more Our group of 16 is now out nearly $14,000 extra because Natural Retreats canceled our confirmed Christmas booking with just two months' notice. While that's bad enough, the real issue for future travelers is the company's troubling lack of transparency. We were told the house was "sold." This isn't something that happens overnight. It leaves you with serious questions: - Did they know the property was on the market when they took our money and confirmed our booking? - Why did they fail to protect our confirmed reservation as a condition of the sale? - When we were left scrambling, why did they refuse to help cover the massive price difference for their other properties, or even make a small exception on a 5-night minimum to help us out? The entire experience felt less like an unfortunate situation and more like a calculated business decision where our family vacation was deemed acceptable collateral damage.My advice to other travelers: Before you book, ask them directly if your property is for sale and what happens if they cancel on you. Because a "confirmed" booking with this company might not mean what you think it does. If you are booking a trip that involves non-refundable flights, I would seriously reconsider.

I am using a Natural Retreats property in Big Sky and cannot believe how beautiful the home, view…read moreand all of the amenities are. Also, the booking process and the people that are helping with all of the details along the way do a fantastic job. I highly recommend using NR while you're here and/or wherever they may have a footprint.

Expecting a five star experience, we received one. Not only was the lodge in an ideal location, the…read morepeople throughout the organization were fantastic. The food was great and the service across the board was exemplary. And needless to say the fishing experience was topline with super experienced guides David Kern and Isaac Corman. The true test of an experience, however, comes when one sees how management deals with an issue. Our issue was that the air conditioning broke and the first night the room was unbearably hot. They had an AC team come in and although they couldn't fix the unit while we were there, they had a portable unit installed to take care of the immediate issue. And more importantly, Manu, the manager, worked to reach an acceptable arrangement to cover our discomfort. Overall - I would definitely return and recommend for others to come see what they have to offer.

I've never fly fished in my life (TBH, I rarely even FISH). So when I learned our 2022 corporate…read moreleadership trip would be a 3-night fly fishing excursion on Montana's Madison River, I was honestly skeptical. But not did I learn how to cast a fly (and land a Trout!), but my visit to Madison Valley Ranch ended up being one of the best trips I've ever taken. From the moment you walk in the door, the ranch rolls out the red carpet. After being welcomed with a cold draft beer and tour of the property, we settled into our very comfortable guest rooms to unwind before dinner. Whether you plan to fly fish or not, the entire ranch is designed to make you feel at ease, and at home -- from the incredible back porch views to the outrageously good dishes served up at every meal. Manu and her team take customer service to a new level, from equipping you for an incredible day on the river to selecting the perfect bottle of Cabernet to pair with your dinner. No detail is too small for them, and no request goes unmet. The accommodations are as comfortable as any 4-star hotel, the meals as delicious as any gourmet restaurant, and the views as beautiful as a slice of heaven. And with ample meeting space for corporate groups, its the perfect setting for a team-building escape. I simply can't say enough about Madison Valley Ranch -- whether you're an experienced fisherman or just learning to cast a fly, it's hard to imagine a better place in America to put your rod into the river.

All unique properties. Each has their own sharp, crisp, cozy and home away from how security. The…read moreowner, Paul, provides 20 years of experience catering to your requests at each turn. Stay at any cottage and you'll be back again! Lawn maintenance guy is very cute also.

Want to know everything there is to know about Bozeman? Ask Paul. Super host, well stocked, very…read morecomfortable rental. 8 thumbs up from my family.

I just want to leave a review. We booked the adventure inn, and through a computer glitch it was…read moredouble booked the customer service person went above and beyond to get us into a room some other place. I can not that her enough, and wish I remembered her name, it was after hours on 7/29. When we return to Montana we will definitely be using your company for a vacation rental. Thank you again.

Myself and family of five stayed at one of the properties managed by Sweet Home Montana Property…read moreManagement and it was the best experience I've had. They house was supplied with any and everything you could think of. Very clean. Very cozy. Brandi the property manager was very attentive to our needs and was always available when and if we needed anything. She was very knowledgeable of the area and things to do around here. We will definitely be back and would recommend any of their properties to anyone.

The horses were so nice, and very well trained. Trail was gorgeous. Guides were very nice and was…read morevery easy to book. Would definitely come back!

A BEAUTIFUL trail ride and legit Montana experience. This was not a trail ride for the faint of…read moreheart. We did some beautiful trails that were steep, through the river and the horses were amazing. Our guide Allie was super knowledgeable and kind and took great care of us. Ham and voodoo were great horses that had a lot of fun. We even saw a large female elk on the trail. Epic Montana ride.