Look, if you're going to search for a haunted hotel, this should be on your list. The moment I…read morewalked in the creaky old front door and saw the antique lobby furniture and decor, I knew some lady in a white dress from the 1800's was never going to leave. Sadly, I didn't experience any paranormal activity, but I slept wonderfully in my cozy bedroom at the end of the hall and down a few steps. This place is quaint and cute! When booking, pay attention to the room type-some of the rooms come with a private bath, others have a shared bathroom. There's a lovely seating area and coffee in the morning so you can mingle and chit chat with the other guests. After all, you probably bumped into them in your bathrobe on the way to the bathroom anyway. Might as well have a cup of coffee together!

When we checked-in, Ronnie, at the front desk, informed us that our standard room with two beds…read moredid not include a private bathroom, so we would have to use a shared public shower and separate toilet. She said she already rented the the only other room with two beds that had a private bathroom to their one only other party. We could get a different room with a private bathroom, at an additional cost. We were already paying $169/night! These days I thought standard hotel rooms all come with a private bathroom! Well then this is a historic hotel, located in the historic Virginia City of Montana,, where originally there probably was no indoor plumbing! So who knows what a historic standard room meant? This standard room without bathroom looked to be about 12' x 12', with two twin beds, one night stand, and wash stand nicely crammed into it. Perhaps there was room enough for two adults if they were munchkins who had only the clothes on their backs! So I asked Ronnie if there were any rooms with a shared bed with private bathroom. She immediately offered my sister and me a room (without additional fee) with a full bed, two night stands, an old-fashioned vanity, chair, and very small closet that had a private bathroom. While a vast improvement, there was still only enough room to walk in the room after we piled our suitcases on the vanity and luggage rack. My sister reported that her side of the bed sagged, probably due to previous guests sitting on the bed while dressing since there was little else to sit on. This room had so little walking space that we felt even the housekeeper wouldn't be able to clean our room without knocking over our preecariously-balanced belongings. With only one other party, I really don't understand why we weren't offered what we had reserved, let alone a free upgrade, in the first place. We would not stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at 320 Guest Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. The views were absolutely…read morebeautiful, and the entire property had a peaceful, authentic Montana ranch feel. We stayed in one of the cabins, and it was perfect for our visit. It was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, fan, heater, shampoo, soap, hair dryer, and plenty of electrical outlets for charging all of our devices. Everything we needed was provided, making our stay very relaxing and convenient. We also enjoyed both dinner and breakfast at the ranch. Dinner was excellent, and our favorites were the creamy mac and cheese and the delicious huckleberry beer. The complimentary breakfast buffet was outstanding and far exceeded our expectations. No corners were cut on the offerings--there was a great variety of fresh, high-quality food, making it one of the best included breakfasts we've had while traveling. There were so many activities available that we wish we had more time to enjoy. The fly-fishing lessons and horseback riding looked fantastic, and we'd love to come back and experience both on a future visit. Overall, 320 Guest Ranch exceeded our expectations. Between the stunning scenery, comfortable accommodations, exceptional food, and welcoming atmosphere, it was one of the highlights of our Montana trip. We would definitely stay here again!

Everyone was so nice and the area was beautiful. Saloon was great only open 4:30-10, need someplace…read morefor people to hang out if weather took a turn besides laying up in your cabin. But other than that it was perfect without a car to visit places. I will go back in a few years!

What an absolutely beautiful experience it was staying at Elijah's! My little family and I had the…read morebest time waking up to the horses, and enjoying the peace and quiet that came with the property. We will be back! Thank you so much for the hospitality!

We originally booked 2 nights but like it so much we added two more. Our stay was quiet and very…read morecomfortable. We booked the small cabin with a queen bed and an extra rollout bed for our party of two adults and one 12 year old. We were happy to find some extra amenities available for us borrow including a fishing pole and tackle box. And a hot cup of coffee was always available. The owners were attentive and quite friendly but also let us keep to ourselves. Nearby attractions that we enjoyed include historic Nevada and Virginia City, Yellowstone, and fishing and rick hounding in the nearby mountains. We would book again. Great vacation!

Truly loved staying at this place. We are a group of 11 fisherman looking for a great location to…read moreaccomodate a group this size with good access to the Madison river for fly fishing and the Montana Spirit delivered for us in spades! There is one main cabin with the kitchen and 3 bedrooms plus two other adjacent cabins just steps away. The main house is fully stocked with all of the necessary cooking accessories (coffeemaker, microwave, great oven/range, dishwasher and even a good coffee maker). There's a large, gas grill on the outside deck that worked great for us. The place has satellite TV in the living area and wifi, too (but don't expect cable modem speeds in such a remote location). At night we spent most of our time hanging out around the fire pit with antelope just yards away. But one of the locations greatest values is that it is a short walk (5 min?) to one of the finest stretches of the Madison river, absolutely beautiful. Diana and David are excellent hosts (albeit, they weren't physically there) who made sure everything was well taken care of. Like this place and these people a lot. We would definitely return!

From the owner: The Montana Spirit Guest Lodge is perfect for fisherman, hunters, group outings and families…read more Private access to the Madison river allows for some of the best fly fishing in Montana!

The most incredible, kind, thoughtful host Nance, and her husband Richard are amazing at making you…read morefeel comfortable and relaxed. From the moment we arrived it was like we were greeted by a big warm hug! Their help navigating the park was so helpful, breakfast was amazing and the only bad thing is we only stayed two nights. The perfect place for your Yellowstone visit!!

My review is long overdue. However, it's on the 1 year anniversary of staying there, and it's a…read morejoyful memory. That memory is so solidified in my heart. Our trip to Montana was amazing, and the first evening started with stay here. Ms Nance and Richard are such warm hosts. At breakfast they are a fountain of information about Gardiner and the Park. Breakfast was a wide array of delicious choices, and Ms Nance is quick to adapt to your tastes if you stayed multiple nights. But Pro-Tip, tell her ahead of time if you have a particular want. We had a private room with a bathroom. It was very comfortable and warm. Especially considering it was below zero at the time. They also leave out tea and snacks downstairs, so We enjoyed a cup of hot tea as we warmed up from our walk. Location! This wonderful home couldn't be closer to the park entrance. As well, they are walking distance to the local restaurants. It was the start of winter so I didn't get a chance to take advantage of fly fishing, but Richard owns Parks Fly Shop, just around the corner. Book a stay here! You will love it!

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!

When it comes to fly fishing on the legendary waters of the Upper Madison River, the only place to…read moreconsider is the Old Kirby Place. Step out of the door of the lodge and you'll be in the Madison River in just steps. Perfect for fisherman that want to wade in. They also offer guided float trips on historic river. Ask for Montana Mike, he's the best. Great stories, and a great guide. Lodging stay includes meals (which were incredible) and full beverage offerings. I always like to relax on the riverside Caddis Shack with a scotch on the rocks after a long day on the river. Easy access to the areas other sites. We took a half-day trip into Yellowstone. The west gate is about a half an hour away. Perfect to shoot over and witness Old Faithful. Hebgen and Quake lakes are also on the way and offer up other experiences for Fly Fisherman. Ennis, MT is also about a half hour away. A quaint fishing town that has some fun events throughout the summer and a great local pond that is free for kids to fish. All in all, if you want a great experience in the West Yellowstone area of MT then check out Old Kirby Place. And if the owner Bruce is in town, make sure to ask him for a story or two.

The Old Kirby Place is Cameron, Montana is beautiful sitting right on The Madison River but!!!!if…read moreyou want service DO NOT go there The manager, Brent, is not a host, cook, problem solver and in no way makes your stay pleasant Brent's cooking skills are way below par. Our first breakfast, consisting of burn/charred bacon and beyond burned toast. I still cannot figure out how one burns toast in a toaster Brent did not serve breakfast on our schedule and I am not sure he had one. If you do not mind having a gallon jug of milk sitting on the breakfast table and two 1/2 gallons of orange sitting on the table, then Brent is your guy. I do mind. Our second breakfast consisted of steaks that had been sitting on the counter all day and all night. Most people in the party were afraid to eat the steaks. There was no fruit or anything healthy. The third breakfast---oh! Brent never showed up, adults and kids checked out without a breakfast and the Lodge is not convenient where you can go down the street to eat I would NOT recommend The Old Kirby Place. We were told an open bar---never saw an open bar and actually had to ask Brent for drinks. It seems Brent does most of the drinking and the guests are on their own

If you are looking for a quiet, secluded place to relax and enjoy all that Bozeman has to offer…read morethen I recommend Magpie Guest House. We just returned from a weekend visit and found its proximity to Main Street restaurants and easy access to the mountains to be a great combination. The place feels like your house, not a sterile hotel.

From the owner: The Magpie Guest House is your home away from home. It is a single family vacation rental and has…read morebeen serving Bozeman families and their guests for over 19 years. The Magpie is located 3 blocks from historic downtown Bozeman and is adjacent to trails and parks.