HISTORIC 1880'S LOG CABIN ON CANYON FERRY LAKE

Our stay at the cabin was great. It has everything you could need for a comfortable, relaxing break as well as being spotlessly clean and with fabulous artefacts! Feeding deer at the backdoor and watching ospreys, hummingbirds and nuthatches from the deck was icing on the cake. Nancy and Carroll couldn't have been more hospitable, the perfect mix of helping you make the most of your stay and respecting your privacy. Their recommendations of the Gates to the Mountains boatride and Helena Historical bus trip are highly endorsed. We also went to Yellowstone National Park, which was wonderful, and Glacier National Park, completely different but equally impressive. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the cabin, Canyon Ferry Lake and our hosts to anyone. Helena is a great little town, with lots of arts and crafts, outside free entertainment and a great community atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and helpful in Big Sky Country.

The cabin has both a fascinating history and loads of charm. Surroundings and view are wonderful; the view from the master bedroom upstairs is lovely. You can sit out on the deck and enjoy the sights as well as some occasional wildlife; the deer love it there. The cabin has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and the owners are the nicest. It is clean, tidy and very well maintained. There is a lot to do and see in the area, and you will find helpful literature provided by the owners that gives you some great ideas for activities. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay here. In fact, I look forward to returning.

Do not hesitate to book a visit to this wonderful cabin. It will be a holiday you will never forget. It has the wow factor from the moment you turn in to the drive. It is stunning inside and out, comfortable and well-equipped with everything you need. There are surprises around every corner – find out for yourselves! During good weather, we lived outside on the wonderful deck, enjoying the deer nuzzling our shoulders while we ate breakfast. The two men of the party particularly enjoyed lazing on the sky chairs on the front deck, with a beer. On chilly evenings we simply lit a blazing fire in the outside burner and lazed on the hammock, watching the sun go down. We saw amazing skies over the lake, from spectacular thunderstorms to fiery sunsets.
We enjoyed touring the local area. We found idiosyncratic little settlements and a variety of scenery from forests and lakes to canyons and valleys giving us lots of options for walking and picnics. Each time we have visited we have made excursions to Glacier and Yellowstone. It’s probably best to stay at least one night at the first and two at the second. We also enjoyed hiring a rowing boat and exploring the coves and picnic sites around the lake. There is a good chance of seeing spectacular birds of prey, especially the ospreys which we were lucky enough to observe in their nests on top of the telegraph poles in front of the cabin.
Helena has some tasty places to eat. We particularly enjoyed the buzz, the beer and the huge portions at the Brewhouse. Several times we whiled away a few hours on the delightful 18 hole par 3 Fox Ridge golf course.
What really makes this rental stand apart from others is the proximity of the delightful, welcoming owners who live and play at the other end of the huge lakeside frontage. If you are very lucky, they will show you around. We now feel privileged to count them as our friends.