Private log home surrounded by trees in the Bridger foothills outside of Bozeman. Great wildlife viewing, especially of deer, off the front and back decks of the home. Located on a quiet gravel road winding through the hills, great for a morning stroll or bike ride. Three bedrooms plus a pull out sofa and three full baths. Home has high speed Internet.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This lovely three-plus bedroom log home is nestled in a very private location in the foothills East of Bozeman and the Bridger Mountain Range. It offers pastoral mountain views from the house and deck. With its secluded location, it's a wonderful spot for a retreat for family and/or friends. The Grassy Mountain Lodge sits on nineteen acres in a very quiet, secluded hillside location between Bozeman and Livingston. Views are of hillside meadows and pine covered mountain slopes.
GENERAL LOCATION: Nestled in the hills between Bozeman and Livingston, about twenty-five miles from downtown Bozeman.
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: The home has three bedrooms, three baths and extra sleeping space in the large family room. The master bedroom has a gorgeous log king size bed, walk-in closet and private bath with double sinks. The second bedroom has two twin beds - also beautiful log frames. Its bath is across the hallway and features a beautiful tile-topped Victorian stand for the sink and a walk in sauna! The third bedroom, on the garden level off the family room, has another king bed. The bath has a shower and tub. There is additional sleeping space on a fold out couch in the den, described below.
KITCHEN/DINING: The kitchen opens to the dining area and has an electric stove, a dishwasher and a microwave. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'll need. The dining room, with a deer antler chandelier and lovely log furniture, seats eight comfortably.
LIVING ROOM: The cozy living room has a corner river rock fireplace and sliding glass doors to the deck overlooking a pretty mountain hillside. The furnishings are a combination of leather and log pieces - very tasteful, as well as comfortable. The flooring in both the dining and living room is pine. On the lower level of the home there is also a big family room with thick berber carpet, a pellet stove for chilly days, and a very nice pull-out couch. There is a television and a VCR and DVD with a few movies as well for guests to use. In addition, the collection of games plus a nice collection of area books will add to the evening entertainment possibilities.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Two large decks are nicely equipped with a porch swing, a picnic table, porch furniture and a gas barbecue grill. Bird and wildlife watching opportunities abound. In addition, there are backpacks, picnic supplies, binoculars and a cooler available for day trips around the area.
ACTIVITIES NEARBY: Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, white-water rafting are all nearby, plus all that Bozeman has to offer. In winter, enjoy the best cross-country and downhill skiing just minutes away at Bridger Bowl and Bohart Cross Country Ski Ranch. There's so much to do!
DISTANCE TO TOWN: About twenty-four miles (about a half hour drive) to Bozeman's Main Street. Bozeman's Gallatin Field is about a forty minute drive away.
