Livingston house rental - Privacy, views, comfort...This is what 'Whispering Acres' is all about.
Privacy, views, comfort...This is what 'Whispering Acres' is all about.
 
Livingston house rental - Privacy, views, comfort...This is what 'Whispering Acres' is all about.

Privacy, views, comfort...This is what 'Whispering Acres' is all about.

Huge bay windows offer unobstructed views of the mountains.

Huge bay windows offer unobstructed views of the mountains.

The 20-acre garden goes a long way and affords total privacy.

The 20-acre garden goes a long way and affords total privacy.

Master Living Room upstairs with sitting for all.

Master Living Room upstairs with sitting for all.

Comfortable seating abounds throughout the house.

Comfortable seating abounds throughout the house.

Tastefully appointed to the last detail... Upstairs Master Living Room.

Tastefully appointed to the last detail... Upstairs Master Living Room.

Every room in the house has aesthetically chosen furniture.

Every room in the house has aesthetically chosen furniture.

Fully equipped kitchen. Everything you need is there.

Fully equipped kitchen. Everything you need is there.

Kitchen and dining area.

Kitchen and dining area.

Upstairs bedroom with its King size bed and sitting area.

Upstairs bedroom with its King size bed and sitting area.

Restful nights are yours on the Tempur-Pedic bed in the ample master bedroom.

Restful nights are yours on the Tempur-Pedic bed in the ample master bedroom.

The downstairs den with access to the grounds, 2 bedrooms. And laundry room.

The downstairs den with access to the grounds, 2 bedrooms. And laundry room.

The sofa bed in the den opens up to a queen-size bed.

The sofa bed in the den opens up to a queen-size bed.

Game Table in the Den for home family fun.

Game Table in the Den for home family fun.

Sitting area in the Master Bedroom downstairs.

Sitting area in the Master Bedroom downstairs.

Master bathroom with Jacuzzi jetted tub.

Master bathroom with Jacuzzi jetted tub.

All comfortable amenities are provided for our friends and guests...

All comfortable amenities are provided for our friends and guests...

UPSTAIRS Floor Plan

UPSTAIRS Floor Plan

DOWNSTAIRS Floor Plan

DOWNSTAIRS Floor Plan

Fun for Dad! Yellowstone fishing is only 4 miles from the house...

Fun for Dad! Yellowstone fishing is only 4 miles from the house...

Perfect winter vacatons for the whole family...

Perfect winter vacatons for the whole family...

300 days of sunshine in south central Montana!

300 days of sunshine in south central Montana!

A New Year's Eve surprise...

A New Year's Eve surprise...

Picturesque Main St. No franchises here! How refreshing...

Picturesque Main St. No franchises here! How refreshing...

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps8
  • 3 Bathrooms
 

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3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sofa-Bed + Additional beds: Sleeps 8

'Whispering Acres' is a privately owned large, beautiful, comfortable 3 Bdr, 3 Bath home with a private duck pond, on a 20 acre open prairie with unobstructed mountain views. The home is not managed by an agency. I simply make it available myself.

Yellowstone Ntl Park and Chico Hot Springs are a straight 55 mn. drive on U.S. 89 and the Yellowstone River is a few miles away from the house, flowing down from gorgeous Paradise Valley.

Since a one-day visit to the Park is ample enough to see everything, you're better off in Livingston for the rest of your vacation.

The closest fly-fishing spot is 4 miles from the house on famed Yellowstone River. Just 2 miles away is an Albertson's supermarket. 4 miles away is historic, vibrant downtown Livingston.

The most extraordinary feature of 'Whispering Acres' is the magical silence of its surroundings and the millions of stars dotting Montana's Big Sky.

For more details, see: www.whispering-acres.net

Come stay with us a 'Whispering Acres': Here is an incredibly comfortable 3-bedroom (1 king, 2 queens, a queen sofa bed and additional twin beds in the house when needed) 3-bathroom home with 2 huge living rooms (upstairs and downstairs) in legendary Livingston, south central Montana (fly-fishing capital of the U.S.)

This home is extraordinary for being in a remote area, yet with urban conveniences. It sits on 20 acres, with its own private pond, and is only 1 mile from an Albertson's supermarket and 4 miles from historic downtown Livingston. It is also 4 miles from the closest fly-fishing point on the famed Yellowstone River.

Access is easy. Interstate I-90 is easily accessible and you are 28 miles from Bozeman Gallatin Field's (BZN) national airport, or a two hour drive from Billings (BIL) airport.

The home is privately owned and not managed by an agency!

For more details, see: www.whispering-acres.net/

'Whispering Acres' amenities: Upstairs in the house, is a vast living room with huge double-pane windows allowing spectacular views from the 'Absaroka Mountains' to the 'Crazy Mountains'. There is opulent, comfortable western-style leather seating and a flat screen TV, a DVD player, wifi throughout the house and a vast collection of DVDs.

Off the living room is a bedroom with a king size bed and a full bathroom behind it.

On the opposite side is the dining area and kitchen. Access to and from the 2-car garage with remote-controlled electric doors is through a living room door.

A stairway by the front door leads downstairs where a queen size sofa bed sits in the den and 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed (one has a genuine Tempur-Pedic bed) allow for more sleeping. Each has its own bathroom. The master bath has a Jaccuzi tub. Additional bedding is available in the house if necessary to accommodate up to 8 people.

A laundry room with a brand new large capacity washer and dryer adds to the comfort of your vacation. A Wii game system is all setup and can keep the kids occupied. A game table, cards, books for all ages are all there. There are 2 flat screen TVs in the house. One upstairs and one downstairs, each has a DVD player. Hundreds of DVDs are supplied.

Cooking at 'Whispering Acres': The kitchen is open to the dining area and great room, and has a wonderful view out all windows. A door opens to the large deck. We have fully stocked the kitchen with place settings, flatware, glasses, mugs, stemware, all cooking utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes, and all kitchen 'tools.' Of course, there is also a dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer, island stove-top, double oven and broiler, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, blender, and waffle iron, and on and on...

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About Michael Marcus

65 Year-old Graphic Designer, living in a big city out west. In need of a rural setting to decompress. Montana is ideal for that and I look forward to retiring there one day.

Michael Marcus purchased this house in 1997
Why Michael Marcus chose Livingston

Montana is truly Big Sky country. It has fresh air, is quiet, unhurried, spacious, with mountains that ground you, millions of stars that invite you to reflect. There are summer and winter outdoor activities if so inclined. A chance to catch up on reading. It also has challenging and engaging people. Always nice, kind-hearted and helpful. It's the way life was meant to be.

What makes this house unique

It's all that the city is not, and it's necessary for one's physical and spiritual wellbeing...

13 Reviews of Property 382677 in Livingston, Montana

Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
average rating of 5.0 based on 13 reviews
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
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Livingston Yellowstone
Hartselle,Alabama
5

Best Vacation Ever!!!!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 23, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My family and I saved up for 13 years for this special vacation and loved every minute of it! Everything in the house was perfect and immaculate. The furnishings were top of the line and kept with a rustic Montana feel. The home owner has thought of every amenity from a Wii (which our children enjoyed in the evenings) down to Q-tips and eye makeup remover pads ;). Grocery/pharmacy and gas are within 5 mins from the home. The Rib and Chop restaurant was a big hit with our family. We ate there 3 times in our 11 day stay...highly recommended, just 10 minutes down the road. Yellowstone's north entrance was less than an hours drive with great scenery and wildlife along the way, as well as some great fishing spots! A fabulous house and a great stay while in Montana's Yellowstone area.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Hartselle,Alabama
5

Amazing Vacation Rental

5 of 5
Submitted: July 23, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
This home was immaculate. My family and I loved it. The view was breathtaking. The furnishings were beautiful well maintained with a rustic feel throughout. The home owner has thought of all of the amenities anyone could need from a Wii (which our children enjoyed) right down to the Q-tips and eye makeup remover pads;). Groceries/pharmacy and gas were less than 5 minutes from the home, and the Rib and Chop Restaurant less than 10 mins away was a favorite of ours and is a must (we ate there 3 times is our 12 day stay)! Yellowstone's north entrance was less than a hours drive with great scenery. In all honesty a fabulous stay ;)
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Jeremy and Tammy,
I'm sorry I did not get a chance to meet you. My housekeeper had nothing but praise to say about you and I am glad that you had an opportunity to enjoy the home. This house is always welcoming to nice guests like you and your family.
Michael
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Amarillo, TX, USA
5

Livingstone Rental

5 of 5
Submitted: May 27, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
This was one of the best places we stayed for our entire 2 week trip to Montana. The house was beautiful and the hospitality provided by the owner was exceptional! We found a bottle of wine and chocolate truffles upon arriving, there were toiletries provided as well as all the necessary condiments and everything you could ever need in the kitchen. We enjoyed the view and the wildlife that was near the house. My kids enjoyed the use of the WII, videos and other entertainment options provided. It was perfect location for exploring Yellowstone during the day and I truly enjoyed having a home to come back to after long days exploring the park rather than a room in a hotel or a cabin. The price was perfect and we would definitely recommend this to anyone vacationing in this area. When we return, we will definitely come back here as it was fabulous! Thanks, Michael, for making our trip to Yellowstone so memorable!
Owner's Response: Thank you Nancy,
I am so glad that your stay was enjoyable. We strive to make the home as homely and comfortable as possible. I'm happy that your family enjoyed the amenities, games and all.
I look forward to making the house available to you next time you travel to Montana.

Thank you again for choosing Whispering Acres!

Michael
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
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Submitted: March 15, 2012 Stayed: April 2011
All our reviews are posted on HomeAway, property 382677...
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Muncie IN
5

Whispering Acres Livingston MT

5 of 5
Submitted: August 31, 2011 Stayed: August 2011
The pictures of the outside of the house are exactly what you see as you look at it for the first time. But the big surprise is when you first walk into the house. The inside of this spacious house is extraordinary. We sleep 8 adults very comfortably and was never crowded in the house. Looking out wall of windows at the mountains made for a good game of name the shape of that you see. The house was neat and clean an well kept and had plenty of items to use to keep you busy if you just stayed at the house. The house was well supplied and a great layout. The caretakers do a great job in maintaining the house inside and out.
We used it as home base for our 8 day stay. Yellowstone Angler which is close to the house provided us with a great full day of trout fishing, Flynn Ranch provided us with the best Cowboy Chuck Wagon Supper cooked over an open fire. The next day they provided us a great horseback ride with great back country scenery.
It proved to be a good place to stay and go to Yellowstone National Park and the Tetons National Park. But don't miss the drive through Beartooth Pass out of Cook City to Red Lodge.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for your very nice review! We strive to make our home the most comfortable and enjoyable for our guests.
We are glad that you had a chance to stay and enjoy the property and its surroundings. We hope to see you there again.
Michael
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
5

Ah, Heaven on earth

5 of 5
Submitted: August 15, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
Our stay here was fulfilling on so many levels. The vistas were magnificent on all sides, yet the town and amenities were easily accessible. If we were adventurous, fly-fishing and hiking were there for the taking. But just relaxing and luxuriating in the beauty of the site and the impeccable accommodations was vacation enough. This place was not even a slice of heaven, it was a whole loaf!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for your kind review Randy. I wish I had been there to spend a day or two with you and your family. I'm glad you enjoyed the house and I hope to see you there again next year.
Michael
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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The mountain views are breath taking

Submitted: July 26, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
Michael:
We had a great time at your place and would like to go again sometime. My daughter is going to go to college in Bozeman this fall so it was a great place to use as a home base.
To be honest with you, I could have sat in a chair on the deck and never have moved the whole time. The mountain views are breath taking. I love how you decorated the place as well.
Regards, Bob
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Thank you very much for sharing your home with us.

Submitted: July 26, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
Dear Michael,
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. Thank you very much for sharing your home with us. Montana was great, but your home made it extra special. Very tastefully furnished and decorated. We loved it – and miss it already! I equally enjoyed your selection of literature.
Congratulations on your beautiful house and thank you very much for sharing it with us.

Best,
Lars
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Nîmes France
5

like a five stars' home !!

like a five stars' home !!
5 of 5
Submitted: May 1, 2011 Stayed: April 2011
Travelling up to Montana, since we came from the south of France with my brother, was a long way ! I new it could be just magic, but It was even more than I could imagine. This house is just SOOO huge (coming from France !) and the price is very reasonable considering you can sleep 8 persons at ease.

We stayed one week. It was at christmas time, a lot of snow and cold weather outside made me wonder if it could be warm enough in such a big house !! well, it was very comfy, I could have stayed all day long cooking, watching tv, and just meditating with this amazing calmness and watching the beautiful scenery from the huge bay windows like if I was outside !!

Of course, we did go outside visiting this magical surrounding with wild buffalos, icy rivers, sky resorts, typical montana's villages, and ..... typical indians and cowboys shopping !! yummi.... yummi....
I remember also super family restaurants with homy marvelous food..... Everyone was so friendly and nice !

Our one week stay was as wonderful outside as inside this home.

I liked the privacy you have in these large bedroom with their own bathroom, The linen and mattresses are very confortable and new.

This two levels house is like being in two houses in one, that made me think of coming back again with friends and easily have our own privacy.

The house is decorated with taste and well thought. Nothing has been forgotten.

We can't wait to come back again and try the spring time as I heard It was as marvelous like in the movie : "Et là où coule la rivière" with robert redford. Can't remember the title in english !!

a big thanks to the owner.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Beautiful Home on 20 Acres - Spectacular Views. Straight drive to Yellowstone!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p382677
+1 323 8962227
Livingston Yellowstone
Seattle, WA
5

Pure magic, Ideal location

5 of 5
Submitted: May 1, 2011 Stayed: July 2010
I must have taken 500 photos, this place was pure magic. The neighboring hay fields, old barns, real cowboys and the horses, and the best purple-red sunsets from the floor to ceiling windows made me want to retire there! I now know why they call it big sky Montana, amazing. When we weren’t relaxing on the fabulous leather furniture admiring being right in the middle of our own private, nature reserve (20 acres around the house), we went into town. Livingston is just a few minutes away-- very close to all kinds of shopping like western wear, groceries, everything you could ever need, and lots of cute restaurants along the historic streets. There were some nice art galleries in downtown Livingston and you must try to eat at the 2nd Street Bistro that Anthony Bourdain featured on his tv show.

This rental house was the perfect base for our stay, everyone was really happy. Husband fly fished while I went to the Hot Springs. Of course we went to Yellowstone Park, saw baby animals and geysers then took the back way home where we stopped and picked huckleberries in the forest.

The house was immaculate, decorated tastefully with French antiques and country charm. The beds were super comfortable and nice, clean bathrooms. We slept so peacefully. The owners were very helpful and made us feel welcome. As an avid cook, I loved the kitchen island and the big wood dining room table where we had some great meals with our friends and family. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again! Maybe even buy a house nearby, this really is an ideal location, a slice of heaven.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Wow, Thanks Riana, Benji and Amaya. We really enjoyed your visit at Whispering Acres. Thanks for leaving the house is such good condition and the kind notes in our guest book... We hope to see you there again very soon.
Love,
Michael
Helpful votes: 2/2