Perfect! This place was great - food, horses, staff! Great place to relax! Excellent for groups!…read moreHighly recommend this Ranch!!

Spent a week at Rich's Ranch July 2025 for myself and 21 year old daughter. This was our 5th dude…read moreranch experience at varies ranches around MT and WY. In a nutshell, the owners and staff are very nice folks, our cabin was clean and comfortable, however we both thought there are better dude ranch options out there if you're looking for a full week stay. They cater more as an outfitter guiding 7-10 multi day pak trips, which leave and arrive at various times during our week stay. The guest that stay at the ranch, are more of an afterthought. They allow guests to stay & ride for just a couple nights/days and then continue on with their Montana vacation. If you're looking for a 2-3 night stopover, sleep in a cabin and ride a horse a few times this is your place! If you're looking for a full week stay at an authentic dude ranch there are better choices. We had a good time, and the scenery from the lodges patio is beautiful, but the quality of the lodge, food, cabins, barn corral area, spring fed ponds were furthest from "authentic dude ranch" of the five ranches we have visited.

This little gem right near the eight mile marker of Rock Creek is a wonderful place to stay. Very…read morecomfortable, warm, withing walking distance to Rock Creek for some fly fishing. We had a blast here with a nice large flat screen TV, 2 bedrooms, great kitchen with everything you need to make a meal. The big horn sheep were right outside. We got a lot of great pictures. I would highly reccomend this cabin for a nice getaway.

You won't do any better than this. The cabin is fantastic with its breathtaking scenery & homey…read morefeel. Youll be amazed at what you get for your money.Lisa & Tim( the owners) are friendly and quite knowledgeable about the local fishing scene.

I had the opportunity to take a vacation in June to K Bar L Ranch in Montana. Not only was it a…read moreneeded vacation but one that allowed a full disconnect. No cell service, no internet, no TV, no vehicles, just your own two feet or horseback to get around. To get to this ranch is typically on horseback, packing in all the items on a mule or a trailer behind the draft horses. But if you time it right they will take you by boat to the Y of the Sun River which is were the lodge is at. Three meals a day are provided with the package and you can decide what you want to do for the day. Horseback riding to the mountains, hiking up the amazing trails, fishing in the river, or spending the day in the sun in Medicine Sprinsg. (Natural Hot spring) This is also fabulous after a long hike btw. The meals are delicious, the service is exceptional, the cabins are basic, yet perfect. (I have never slept better) The outhouses are modern day bathrooms with showers. For you hunters out there, I hear the Elk hunting is amazing. The scenery is breathtaking. That release of the constant need to check your phone slowly disappears. To worry of what's going on with the stock market fades away. The appreciation and gratitude for every minute in the day skyrockets. The reminder that the journey to the top of every mountain you climb is one step at a time, so enjoy each step! I had the opportunity to take a vacation in June to K Bar L Ranch in Montana. Not only was it a needed vacation but one that allowed a full disconnect. No cell service, no internet, no TV, no vehicles, just your own two feet or horseback to get around. To get to this ranch is typically on horseback, packing in all the items on a mule or a trailer behind the draft horses. But if you time it right they will take you by boat to the Y of the Sun River which is were the lodge is at. Three meals a day are provided with the package and you can decide what you want to do for the day. Horseback riding to the mountains, hiking up the amazing trails, fishing in the river, or spending the day in the sun in Medicine Sprinsg. (Natural Hot spring) This is also fabulous after a long hike btw. The meals are delicious, the service is exceptional, the cabins are basic, yet perfect. (I have never slept better) The outhouses are modern day bathrooms with showers. For you hunters out there, I hear the Elk hunting is amazing. The scenery is breathtaking. That release of the constant need to check your phone slowly disappears. To worry of what's going on with the stock market fades away. The appreciation and gratitude for every minute in the day skyrockets. The reminder that the journey to the top of every mountain you climb is one step at a time, so enjoy each step! #gratitude #opportunity #kbarlranch #montana #nature #mountains #hiking #vacation #unplug #offgrid #mustgo

This place is a must go! If you are looking for an "old west" experience with the best crew and…read moreguides anywhere, greatest fly fishing on the planet, friendly and knowlegable owners, then the K bar L Medicine Springs is the place for you. Don't miss this amazing guest ranch, if you put off going you will have missed one of the joys of life.This sits next to the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Wow, what a place. A real deal for the money.

I had a one night stay at the resort last week. Here is my review…read more PROS: Resort was cute, clean, and reminded me of Summer Camp. Staff members Kayla and Tyler were very friendly and helpful. The Huckleberry cabin was cozy, clean and perfect for my solo trip. CONS: If you take the shuttle to do the Kayak trip, be forewarned that if the weather is shifting/windy, it will be a nightmare getting back to the resort. It started off nice and peaceful; two hours paddling through the Clearwater Canoe Channel. However, when the channel opens up to the lake, the resort is still one mile away, which may not sound far, but when the wind is picking up, and there are waves on the lake so big that they have whitecaps, it is not an enjoyable experience whatsoever. The wind and the waves were coming against me at the end of the channel, and it was a complete struggle to even try to get out to the lake. Once I managed to get out, I was getting pushed back by the wind, and was sure my kayak was going to flip from the whitecap waves; I am not exaggerating! There were other paddle boarders pulled off to the shore because of the same reason. It took me an hour to go one mile, and I paddled as hard as I could the entire time; if I stopped, I would immediately start getting blown backwards. I had pulled off to shore, and called the resort about halfway there, explaining to them how difficult the conditions were, and that a storm was moving in, and I really would like to have a boat or jet ski come tow me back. No one was able to help. Just be forewarned if you have people who are not strong paddlers (kids, older people) this trip will be hell if the weather doesn't cooperate, and in MT, the weather changes every 20min. The description makes it sound like you come out of the Channel, and the resort is just around the corner; this is NOT the case. A staff member even told me that a couple who had rented a boat came back due to the waves and wind....enough said. Also, as predicted, a big storm did arrive around 5pm. All the power was knocked out, and by the time I left at 8:30am, still no power. Luckily I had a cooler with ice, or my food would have gone bad in the fridge. Was not able to make coffee, that was a major bummer. Had to walk around with a headlamp at night. Between the kayak experience, and the power being out pretty much my entire stay, I was hoping I would get some kind of refund, or at least have my kayak trip comped; not the case. Again, Staff was lovely, I just feel there could be better explanations on their website, and that people should get some kind of discount if they go without power for a day or longer; at $200-ish a night, this is a lot of money to basically be "glamping." I would not make the three and half hour drive back to this place, unfortunately.

Lots of mice in food and on the sheets of the beds. We talked with owner and he didn't care or help…read morein anyway. We had to find a place that was safe for our food because we were cooking dinner for 50 people. This was a major health concern. Traps throughout the cabin along with mice poop on all the dishes. I know it is by the Lake and in Montana but this was not healthy. After we found a safe place to stay the owner still charged us for the whole weekend!!! Disgusting !!!

We loved our stay!! We booked room 6 which is the only room on the third floor. It was spacious…read more You have the bed and tv area which you can close off. And then you have the kitchen area and outside patio. We had great views of the train and mountains facing the back/parking lot and we had views of the river as well. The house is maybe a 10 min walk from popular eateries. It's right next to the doubletree that has a riverfront restaurant FINN, which I recommend going for haply hour. It's also near the library which is brand new and has amazing facilities. We even reserved a meeting room on the too floor! There aren't any cons, except for lots of stairs and creaky floors. We didn't hear our neighbors at all. There was a shania twain concert when we were there, held at the Washington-Grizzly Stadium. We could hear it pretty well from our room! The room was thoughtfully prepared. We were provided toiletries, extra blankets, cooking utensils, etc.

Stayed on september 24th 2023. Great place to stay. Large,very clean, very nice apartment. Great…read morekitchen and living room,very nice bathroom. Super comfortable bed. Train blows its whistle at night,but went right back to sleep. Nice walking trail there to stretch your legs. Highly recommend. Would stay there again!

Had the most awesome 2 hour trail ride last Sunday at Cheffs!…read moreBailey, our trail guide was so good with her knowledge and told some great trail stories! Did someone say Bear?? Bailey spotted a Black Bear on the trail ahead of us, and after staying still, it went on its way. What a bonus experience! Highly recommend this Ranch and all of their friendly and accommodating staff! Can't wait to go back!

This place was awesome! David our guide did a great job. We loved the 2 hour horse back riding tour…read moreand would come back again. Kaylee was very accommodating and greeted us with a warm welcome. Very nice family. The ranch is beautiful and the views were wonderful. Thank you for a great time!

We recently stayed at Bear Spirit Lodge and had a great time. Ann is a wonderful host and made us…read morefeel very welcome. She even surprised us with beautiful plates of fruit, lemon bunt cake, and cheese when we came back from a walk in the mountains. The lodge is in a truly magical setting in the Mission Mountains and is very clean and comfortable. We were able to to take a relaxing soak in the hot tub and enjoy the crisp, clean mountain air. We had a delicious breakfast the next morning with local sausage, eggs, blueberry pancakes with homemade huckleberry syrup and fruit. The best part was the conversation we had with Ann and a fellow visitor from Germany about the region. It was everything I had hoped for and more in a visit to a bed and breakfast. The next day, we were able to explore Ninepipes and the National Bison Range which are both a short drive from the Lodge. We plan to make Bear Spirit Lodge a regular destination point.

From the owner: Bear Spirit Lodge Bed and Breakfast is hidden away in the forests of the Mission Mountains near St…read more Ignatius, Montana. Our motto is: Feed Your Spirit. Only 45 min. north of Missoula, we offer a place to rejuvenate, recharge & relax in natural beauty & peace & quiet. One of the only bed and breakfasts in Mission Valley, you can be in the "center of everything", & have a convenient & comfortable home base. From here, you are only a short drive to the National Bison Range, Flathead Lake, National Ninepipes Wildlife Refuge, white-water rafting on the Flathead River, and just 2.5 hours to West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park. The breakfasts are full & hearty, fresh with food from local farmers markets, Amish farms & baked goods, & Starbucks coffee. The Jacuzzi hot tub is always ready for your relaxation. Deep massage therapy is available upon request & reservation. Come see us soon in the heart of the Mission Mountains!

I originally gave this experience a pretty nice review and a four-star rating. I spent $2000 for…read morea one-week stay and had a great time. I am now subtracting a star because two and a half years later the rental agent takes issue with my four-star review claiming that I am "inaccurate." There are no inaccuracies in my post. We had a great time although we have several small quibbles about the property manager which kept this from being a five-star experience. I even left out the part about how the website says "pets allowed." When we arrived with our dogs the manager was SHOCKED. She actually told us to keep our dogs inside so the owner of the house who lives next door wouldn't see them. Dogs inside in July in Montana? Are you kidding me? (We did keep them up on the deck most of the time because there were lots of deer and we did not want to disturb them). If the website is as detailed and accurate as you say it is, it would have specified a pet policy other than just "pets allowed." It didn't. It still doesn't. This is on you, not us. As I said, it was a beautiful home and a fabulous location! It was money well spent. But the rental agent lacks communication skills and is not overly adept at being hospitable. The pet conditions were vague. If she didn't tell us to take our trash then she has really poor communication skills because both my sister-in-law and I heard her say to take our trash. And no, it was not clear that ALL the bedrooms in the house had twin beds and the only queens were together in the loft. (How does anyone expect to rent out a vacation home with such idiotic sleeping arrangements if they are described accurately?) It is too bad that this business owner denied my comments had any validity or were even accurate. A smart business person appreciates a four-star review especially if it has a bit of constructive feedback. Anyways, I do not appreciate being POKED for giving a four star review. Upon reflection, perhaps my review WAS inaccurate. I have revised my star rating accordingly. I was (not) surprised to see that the size of the Trout Bum portfolio has been drastically reduced to five properties. The house we rented is no longer being managed by them either. And if you look at their five star reviews, every single one of them is from a user who wrote their review shortly after this date and have written no other reviews ever in the five ensuing years. "Fishy."

From the owner: We offer 6 beautifully appointed rental cabins and a vacation packages for all guests…read more Reservations are required all rates are nightly; We have a 4 night minimum from April 1 - October 15; 2 or 3 nights may be reserved, but the cleaning fee will be added on (rate varies by cabin); we do not offer single night stays; We offer a 10% Weekly Discount (7+ nights); A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation, and full payment of the balance is due at check-in. Check in times are between 4 and 7 pm, with check out by 11 am. Operaing season: April 15 - September 30 We also offer a Coffee Bar and fly fishing shop.

I LOVE THIS PLACE! It's beautiful little hidden mountain treasure is a must to stay at! The owner,…read moreBrady, has thought of every little detail to accommodate you with comfort, love, and care. It is so magical here that you will not want to leave. And, Brady cooks breakfast every morning for you, and it is phenomenal! I cannot wait to come back. Thank you, Brady so much for sharing this beautiful treasure with us.

This place was so lovely. Brady is a wonderful chef and host and makes sure his guests know he is…read moreavailable for whatever they may need. The house is up in the mountains near Missoula, so you basically feel like you're in a treehouse. During breakfast we saw woodpeckers, cardinals, and so many squirrels munching on seeds right outside of the living room. Two of the rooms have jacuzzi tubs, so that was pretty awesome. Although I will say, it ran out of hot water half way through, so the only improvement I would suggest would be to fix that somehow. A wonderfully cozy, romantic, sweet place tucked in the Lolo mountains and national forest. Just simply lovely. I would highly recommend.