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MELANIE VANKOTEN-EVE
MOUNTAIN ELK HUNTING/RETREAT Outdoor Recreation Ranch - Helena, Avon -
| 5 Reviews | |
| Sleeps | 14 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Property type | lodge |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
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Helmville Lodge Rental Photos and Description
Lodge, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, (Sleeps 18)
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 10,000 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 !
Keywords: Ranch home, Outdoor, Recreation, ELK Hunting, Big Game, Bow Hunting, Fishing, Fly fishing, Mining, Hiking, Horse back riding, Retreat, Sabbatical, Reunions, Montana Western Adventure, Camping, 4-Wheeler, Snowmobiles, Cross country skiing, Snow Shoeing, Wildlife, Get-A-Way, Mountain Home, Paradise, Wilderness, Adventure, Helena, Garrison, Lincoln, Canyon Ferry, Drummond, Deer Lodge
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- Events Allowed
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets considered
- wheelchair accessible
About MELANIE VANKOTEN-EVE
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
Why MELANIE VANKOTEN-EVE chose Montana
Montana outdoors at it's finest!! We want to preserve our Montana heritage for our children.
What makes this lodge unique
Hunting is the greatest love of this property for us - and we all enjoy the fishing, hiking, 4-wheeling, 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!!!
Reviews
5 based on 5 traveler reviews
Elk Hunt 2015
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.
2015 Fall Hunting Adventure
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!!!
Little Valley Ranch
Little Valley Ranch is an awesome location nestled in the Garnet Mountains. It has a large rustic farm house that is part of a working ranch. You have access to miles of rugged mountains to explore. There is an abundance of opportunities for activities. We saw amazing numbers of elk, deer and antelope. Also enjoyed some awesome fishing and hiking. If you like the outdoors or just want to relax and take in the big sky country you will love this ranch.
Minnesota Group
The hosts were great! They even gave me a birthday party. Fishing was good. Saw lots of elk. The lodge was excellent and well stocked. Good fishing destinations nearby. The 4-wheeler trails were plentiful but a map of the trails would have been helpful. All in all a good place to stay. Would highley recommend it.
Excellent
Excellent vacation rental. Will be pleased to return next year.
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Rustic, working Montana mountain ranch located in the Garnet Mountain Range by Avon - Over 15,000 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, 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.
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Rates & Availability
Helmville Lodge Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
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- Owner accepts payment in:
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Bow Hunting Season
Sep 3 2016 -
Oct 16 2016
7 night minimum stay
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$2,500
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Rifle Hunting Season
Oct 20 2016 -
Nov 27 2016
7 night minimum stay
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$2,500
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My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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$250
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $500 |
| Property Damage Protection | $79 |
Please contact owners for specific rates & for all bookings. Special Hunting rates for both Bow & Rifle seasons. We are happy to assist you with Special Events, Family Reunions, Sabbaticals, Business Groups, etc.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available arrival
- Available stay (no arrival)
- Unavailable
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