Sleeps | 14 |
Bedrooms | 6 |
Bathrooms | 4 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Space | 5,200 sq ft |
Property type | lodge |
Minimum Stay | 3 - 6 nights |
Rugged back country makes up the majority of this vast working Montana mountain ranch. An ELK Hunters Paradise & Outdoor lover's Retreat, located by Avon in the beautiful Garnet Mountains, it is 42 miles west of Helena & Canyon Ferry, 15 miles east of Garrison & Drummond, & roughly 40 miles south of Lincoln.
With over 12,000 acres to play on - this is a true outdoor recreation delight for Big Game Hunters (rifle & bow) with huge ELK herds, Trophy Muley Deer, Black Bear, Wolf & occasional Moose; also for avid horseman (endless mountain trails), nature lovers (watch big game & other Wild-Life, fields of colorful wildflowers, mountains, trails) , fisherman (fly fishing in our stocked reservoir), 'big toy' enthusiasts (4-wheelers in the summer, snow mobiles in the winter, over logging roads in the back country), snow-shoeing & cross country skiers (unbelievable views & endless roads). Also a wonderful place for a sabbatical, family reunion, or group retreat....a peaceful, natural setting for guests 'to get away'.
Enjoy the warmth of the wood fireplace in the Great Room, viewing the Elk trophy mounts on surrounding walls. The poker table corner is sure to delight those who enjoy a good card game, reminiscent of the old Wild West gambling days! Or step across the hall to partake in a game of pool. The large kitchen is great for entertaining large groups, with an attached sunroom & sauna.
This older ranch home offers lots of room to spread out with the Great Room, pool room, kitchen & office all on the main floor, along with the King bed Master Suite with double hide-a-bed & its own shower & bathtub. On the lower level you will find the Queen bed suite with shower & tub; bunkbed room, King bedroom, 5 single twin beds with 2 bathrooms adjoining the bath & shower.
Looking out the dining, sunroom & office windows, down the road is the ranch manager's house, with the corrals, barns & farm buildings of this operation. Cattle may be present in the corrals, depending on the time of year. With Mountain views of Helena National Forest to the west & Garnet Mountains to the east, wildlife is everywhere - an occasional fox or elk may stray cross the backyard hill! Treat yourself to a rugged Montana Wilderness vacation with over 10,000 acres to explore & come in at night to the comforts of our huge ranch house! Our property is great for your back-to-nature retreat, family reunion, nature exploration, big game hunting, bow hunting or fly fishing expedition. Close to mining opportunities by Helena.
Close to Montana cities - Helena (Helena is Montana's capital, mining nearby, restaurants, historical tours), Garrison, (bars & restaurants), Canyon Ferry (boating), Deer Lodge (prison, hot springs, restaurants), Lincoln (hunting, restaurants, bars) - if you feel the need for civilization !
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We are native Montanans , Joe is a CPA & I am a retired Insurance Agency owner. We have invested in farms & ranches for the past 20 years. Between us we have 8 children, ages 36 to 16.
MELANIE VANKOTEN-EVE purchased this lodge in 2008
Montana outdoors at it's finest!! We want to preserve our Montana heritage for our children.
Hunting is the greatest love of this property for us - and we all enjoy the fishing, hiking, 4-wheeling, and snowmobiling, along with running our cattle ranching operation in this wonderful Montana outdoor setting. This is your Montana Wilderness Adventure destination - over 15,000 acres to explore!!!
Our group of 4 had a nice experience on the ranch this year. Plenty of room to roam in the search for elk. The elk were fairly scattered throughout the property. However, through perseverance and many miles on the hills, we were able to harvest 2 bull elk during our bow hunt. The extensive roads allowed us to pack out both bulls in short order. The terrain allows for hunting of many different physical abilities. Although, for the best hunting, be prepared to hike some hills. During our hunt we saw a grizzly bear, a mountain lion and a wolf. The wolf was encountered at 14 yards during an elk stalk. Too bad we didn't have a tag for the wolf. The ranch house was spacious and comfortable. The security deposit was promptly refunded after our stay. Thank you for the opportunity to hunt and stay at the ranch.
Great place, lots of space, beautiful area.
Lots of fun and very secluded winter getaway. Snowmobile heaven. Lots of room and very clean! We had 3 families. 8 kids total! We will be going back next year.
We had a wonderful stay at little valley ranch - lots of elk and other wildlife seen. Road system is great for access to different parts of the property. Great fishing in the lake. And the house was very spacious with tons of room for large groups. Very scenic property with everything you could ask for when coming to Montana for a ranch getaway. Definitely recommend!
We had a great time on our elk hunt at this rental. We had numerous close encounters with elk and although we were never able to harvest one, we had a fun hunt. The accommodations were very comfortable.
The Little Valley Ranch is all I had hoped it would be. What a blessing to get to stay for a week and enjoy a great hunting experience. There was no disappointment with any of it. The home, the lake fishing, the size of the ranch, the amount of elk . . . it couldn't have been better. The ranch owners were very hospitable and accommodating and made me feel welcome. I'm looking forward to going again in 2016. There were lots of elk but the hunt was still challenging, as I would want it to be. This year God blessed me with a 5 point bull elk so there will be lots of meat in the freezer for a while! All in all it was a great time. What a beautiful place!!!
Rustic, working Montana mountain ranch located in the Garnet Mountain Range by Avon - Over 12,000 Deeded acres of Mountain wilderness! ....Follow logging roads on your own horses or 4 - wheelers to explore the mountain terrain; great for snow-mobiling, snow-shoeing & cross country skiing during winter; other seasons - observe the Elk herd, Muley & Whitetail deer, Black & Grizzly bear, wolf, fox, wild turkeys & moose in their natural habitat; hike beautiful meadows & mountain trails on this unique Montana ranch! Bow hunting & rifle hunting reservations available upon special request...... Or watch the ranch hands moving cattle on horseback, enjoy a bonfire under the Big Sky Country night, or rack up a game of pool in the lodge! ... Civilization is just a short drive to Drummond, Deer Lodge, the state capital of Helena, Canyon Ferry, Lincoln, and roughly 90 minutes from Missoula.
Cleaning Fee | $300 |
Property Damage Protection | $79 |
Refundable damage deposit | $1,000 |
Tax Rate | 7.0% |
Please contact owners for specific rates & for all bookings. Additional Hunting rates apply for both Archery & Rifle seasons. We are happy to assist you with Special Events, Family Reunions, Sabbaticals, Business Groups, etc!! Pets are permitted on an individual basis with owner approval & for an extra fee. Check out our new web page - www.montanaranchrental.com