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.

This a slice of heaven. I almost don't want to tell anyone else about this secret. The Lodging is…read morecomfortable and friendly and the staff is so genuine and warm I miss them!!! Seriously, Elizabeth is like a your favorite sister who is so happy that you've finally come home. The food is serious gourmet... As good as some of the best restaurants in Denver, San Francisco, DALLAS, NY and ect. Scott, the executive chef has serious chops and makes excellent use of natural organic and wild game ingredients. But let's not forget the fishing. Actually, the fishing sucks and no one should ever even think about putting a line in the water around here. That's right...these ARE NOT THE DROIDS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...

What a great treat it was here! Super mellow, music wasn't overbearing, Connie was phenomenal with…read moregreat recommendations!

Food is delicious. Friendly staff. Go there you won't regret it. I stayed there for 4 months in my…read moreRv but when I got there I was only intending to stay for 1 month. Good people.

We had a reunion at El Western . It was awesome . The staff were wonderful and very helpful. We…read moreused the conference center . They called a couple of days before and set it up for us the way we wanted . The rooms were great - very clean and cute rustic log cabins and well appointed kitchen .The office staff were so helpful and friendly. Everything was very clean , beautiful grounds . We loved the creek . The Kids can fish there without buying a license . The water wheel was so pretty and the sound of it so nice. There is a little island accessible by a bridge.-So pretty. Many of our family said they would come back to El western in the future. I certainly recommend it. The Madison River is nearby for fishing. Virginia City is a 15 mile drive and Yellowstone Park is an hour away. Lots to do. Caroline O

This charming vintage motel is really special. Our cabin was a tidy preserved 1950's style lodge,…read morewith spotless shiny woodwork from ceiling to floor. It's like staying in a fine wooden yacht, but with a vintage western interior. Step back in time, in these beautifully preserved western rooms , decorated in original western Americana furniture and fixtures. Such fun to relive the post war West in this impeccable motel.

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.

A few months ago we switched the vacation rental management of our 5-bedroom ski-in-ski-out Powder…read moreRidge cabin at Big Sky resort over to Ascend Properties. Their ability to book our unit for this winter has been incredible! We now have nearly 90k in total reservations on the books in less than 8 weeks! Also, the physical property management of the home has been very efficient regarding completion of projects and the communication/execution for maintenance related issues. Ascend Properties recently oversaw the complete updating of our bedrooms, creating a beautiful rustic modern look. I highly recommend Ascend Properties if you are looking for a topnotch vacation rental management company in Big Sky.

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!!

My nephew and I had a great stay at Explorer Cabins in West Yellowstone and would happily stay…read morethere again. The cabins were comfortable in size, extremely clean, and very well set up for a Yellowstone trip. The kitchenette was especially useful for us, and having a dishwasher was a great bonus. The location really could not be beat -- it was very close to the West Yellowstone entrance, which helped us avoid a lot of traffic and made it easy to structure our days in the park. We were able to see the upper part of Yellowstone one day, the lower part another day, and then use the rest of our time to revisit and explore the places we wanted to see more deeply. The staff were also extremely friendly and helpful, which added to the overall experience. Another nice touch was the fire pits, which they turned on around 5 p.m. each evening. It was a fun and relaxed way to meet some of the other people staying at the cabins. Overall, we were very happy with our stay. Comfortable cabins, a great location, friendly staff, and a really enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom cabin with friends because we ride our bikes into Yellowstone. The cabin…read moreis so cute with a big front window which lets in lots of light. A gas fireplace that made it so cozy. They provided s'mores already in the room in little paper bags enough for 6 people! There is a huge gas fire-pit outside to enjoy. Our friends brought their dog and the front desk person gave them a dog bag with treats and such. Very thoughtful. 2 rooms one with king size bed and one with a queen. Pretty comfortable. The cabin is right in town to we walked to dinner. ( Not a lot open in April the place was a ghost town!) I would definitely stay here again.

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!!!

Very nice people that stay at this camp, everything is clean and the grounds are well kept and…read morebeautiful. You will not find a better place than this.Beautiful scenery, close to yellowstone park, madison river is just across the street.Just bring food and essentials that you need as stores are 30mins away but otherwise they have all you need and a very few things in store and all your fishing supply needs.

Most welcoming site we have stayed at so far! The staff was so lovely and considerate. The site was…read moregreat and provided nice privacy. The fire pit was so much fun and they provided firewood! Showers and bathrooms were clean and nice. Thank you again for the wonderful stay!!

We fished the Beaverhead River with Frontier Anglers. Our guide was personable, professional and…read moredefinitely knowledgeable of the river. We caught many nice Brown Trout and had a great day. Our guide also gave us a great tip for an excellent steak restaurant.

I stopped in to get a few fishing items I forgot at home and find out info like what are the fish…read morebiting. I also found out there one of the best fishing guides around next time I'm booking a fishing trip