Lakefront Cabin on Candlelight

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The house is all windows facing the lake

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5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12223.0 sq m

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Helena, MT

Hauser Dam
‪12 min drive‬
Carroll College
‪38 min drive‬
Montana State Capitol
‪38 min drive‬
Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Anchor

1 King Bed

Below Deck

1 King Bed

Bunkhouse

2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Captain's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

First Mate

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

This is lake living at its finest (and now with AC). The Cabin on Candlelight perfectly combines upscale cabin interior, beautiful lake views, large outdoor patios, and lakefront complete with a private dock to make your summer vacation complete. Candlelight is located on the northwest shore of Canyon Ferry Lake. This is the high-rent district on Canyon Ferry as it offers a true mountain/lake experience. There just are not other vacation properties available in this highly coveted area. At only 15 miles from Helena and 95 miles from Bozeman, it is an easy (perfect?) weekend getaway.

The interior for the ‘cabin’ was remodeled a few years ago. The kitchen has brand new appliances and the wood burning stove ensures that you have the full cabin experience. We have recently grey-washed the walls and painted the windows white to give it a more modern lake feel. Three distinct living areas allow for groups to easily co-exist. The main unit is comprised of 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The 550 square feet ‘anchor’ has a fantastic view of the lakefront inlet but bear in mind that it does not have a bathroom. The bunkhouse (900 square feet) above the garage also does not have a bath. One shower you ask? Remember, this is lake living.

Yes, the interior is beautiful, but where are you going to spend all of your time? Outside. This is where the property exceeds all expectations. The deck off the main unit is 600 square feet of perfection. It is a huge gathering place with tremendous views of the private inlet and the greater Canyon Ferry Lake. Just for kicks, there is a second stone patio along the side of the main unit which includes a fire pit, barbeque, and much more room to congregate.
What more could you want?

A few things to keep in mind:
- There are multiple spaces in driveway for toys such as boats/campers
- The stairs to the dock are steep/old and include multiple landings. They are not handicap accessible. There will be multiple warnings heeded to anyone who chooses to rent this property; you are assuming the risk of utilizing the stairs to reach the waterfront. You will be required to sign an agreement that includes this understanding.
- Furnishings may be slightly updated from pictures
- As mentioned, all bathrooms are located in the main unit
- Keep in mind this is real lakefront, not a few minutes away as other listings on Canyon Ferry show
- 10% discounts on stays of a week (20% on monthly stays)
- This place is really awesome.

Property manager

Aaron Schubert

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Helena

Located in Helena, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hauser Dam and Cathedral of St. Helena are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yacht Basin Marina and Kim's Marina. Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Helena, MT

What's nearby

Hauser Dam - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
Helena Civic Center - 38 min drive - 32.1 km
Carroll College - 38 min drive - 31.9 km
Cathedral of St. Helena - 38 min drive - 32.2 km
Montana State Capitol - 38 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Highlander Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
‪O'malley's Tavern - ‬17 min drive
‪The Dam Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Yacht Basin Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Johnson Olaf Logging Co. - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cabin on Candlelight pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cabin on Candlelight?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cabin on Candlelight?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cabin on Candlelight located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Missouri River and Canyon Ferry Lake. Yacht Basin Marina is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Frank M.

19 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

A good place for our group stay while fishing.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

14 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake view property

Exactly what my family was looking for four our vacation

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Candlelight Cabin

Very nice place with beautiful views.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

16 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above the Lake

This was the location for our annual family week on a lake (normally it is Flathead Lake). The owner was very gracious and answered all of my questions quickly and accurately. The house is showing its age and has several maintenance issues but none of them impacted our enjoyment of the site. There was newly installed air conditioning units in the house and above-garage BR which enhanced our week greatly. The area around the house is spacious with ample parking and maneuvering room for cars and a boat trailer. Additional good cushions for the abundant seating on the deck and patio would be a plus. The deck is a prime location for eating outside but is hampered by the industrial grade (read "heavy") patio table that is in the direct sunlight in the afternoon and early evening. The lake is often very windy and rough which limits what you can do but the dock area is deep in an inlet that keeps it protected at all times. Take the owner's comments about the stairs down to the dock literally.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shannon J.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This was a great place for our whole family to spend time together and enjoy the water. Plenty of room and great accommodations.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen F.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Our stay was great. Your website is very frustrating to deal with.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

90th Birthday Celebration

My family came from around the world (USA, Germany & Australia) to celebrate my mom’s 90th birthday. The house was perfect for hosting 20 people comfortably - both indoors and outdoors. The views were stunning. After reading the reviews, I had no surprises. The host was fabulous about communicating with me. This was my first Vrbo experience and it was fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne B.

6 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Days on Canyon Ferry

Beautiful location and accommodations for our family group. We have family nearby and spent most of our time with the large group at their place or on the water. The boat slip was wonderful but access via the stairs is a challenge (unless you're 13!) . I'd suggest walking to the closest public access shore and enjoy the water from there. Great views, fully equipped kitchen and bathrooms never ran out of hot water. Beds were good and each room has small fan for air circulation (bring in the great Montana air) - the main living area has a room air conditioner to use as needed. Neighborhood dogs come to visit, but they are friendly (so are the neighbors.)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Karlee S.

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large Home with a beautiful view

Communication with the owner was great, very responsive! The home is beautiful with a great view and lots of room for the family. Many memories were made!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy A.

23 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August stay on Canyon Ferry

We had a very nice time. Too bad the water was so low by the dock. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Lake Stay

Very pleasant stay at the property. Plenty of space to spread out — indoors and out. The water level was historically low — OBVIOUSLY NOT THE HOSTS FAULT — so we weren’t able to access as we had hoped. Description of property is accurate and host communicates well!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley N.

3 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Lake House

We enjoyed our stay in this excellent location! The house had lots of room for our family and friends and the kitchen was well set up for meals. The deck is fantastic and was a fun place to hang out in the evenings. We happened to stay during very hot weather, so the place got pretty warm. But the owner was quick to respond about getting the portable AC unit running, which helped some. I would say that regular AC would have been much better—but not sure how often the weather gets that hot so might not be an issue under normal circumstances. The place was clean enough for “camping” at the lake, but it could have used some extra cleaning. That being said, we found what we needed for our stay and really enjoyed our time there with friends. The stairs down to the dock were a challenge, but that point is well noted in the listing—it’s not an exaggeration! It was really nice to have our own dock to use instead of having to trailer a boat back and forth. The great deck and private dock really made the place special!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

2 October 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to spend a family vacation!

The house was big with a lot of rooms and filled with everything you could ask for. Its in a very quiet neighborhood. Aaron was great to rent from. He always got right back with us if we had a question about anything.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

jason V.

15 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

tree top hideaway

its Montana so we want to be outside. The deck and fire pit area is where it is at. the deck is shaded in the afternoon so you get relief from the hot sun. plenty of room to spread out and have your meals outside. We loved having our boat in a slip below us with views of the lake. Made boating and recreation easy. It is by far the best side of the lake to be on. Lovely area to go for walks, low low traffic volume, wildlife and birds around you. Property is easy back into Helena for supplies or pop over tit he Highlander for a night of great food and music.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D., Bozeman

5 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Team Retreat

our Ace Hardware Management team had a mini business/recreation retreat

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

23 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, big place that accommodated our large family

A flexible big place that absorbed our multi - generational family and all their boards and boats. A no-frills compound where everything worked - BBQ, bathrooms, etc. We had a ball!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keera S.

18 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Cabin

This property was awesome and the view was beautiful! My friends and I had such a great weekend and made memories that will last forever. We have told many people about the cabin and how great our stay was. We are already planning going back next summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Brent L.

3 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our family enjoyed our stay at this home very much. The kitchen is well stocked and the property is spacious. The stairs are steep as it’s visible in the pictures but with lots of landings and handrails it’s certainly manageable. Accessing the dock is tricky and requires the use of a ladder. Aaron is a thoughtful communicator and was easy to deal with. Thanks for making your property available to our family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryton G.

22 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Paradise

Aaron was wonderful communicating all aspects of this property. Awesome location on Canyon Ferry!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

7 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

This was a great location for us! Plenty of room and beautiful. Everyone was comfortable and relaxed, as a vacation should be.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

15 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront bliss

Well appointed, fantastic location that comfortably sleeps 15. Great deck and patio, right on the lake. Wonderful hosts.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

4 September 2018

Very nice home on the lake. Great 4th of July

This is a beautiful home on Canyon Ferry lake. It looks to be recently remodeled outside and inside. The layout is very comfortable for groups - as there are multiple places to stay without constantly running into one another. The home has large outdoor areas. We particularly liked the deck overlooking the lake. There is also an outdoor fire pit in another area - though we did not use it. There is plenty of room for parking. In our case we had 2 vehicles, a boat trailer and flat trailer for side by sides, and there was still plenty of room. The walk down to the lake is steep and much care must be taken, however this was clearly communicated to our party in advance, and was not a problem. If you are looking for a well kept home to just "get away" with plenty of room for everyone to relax, you should check this property out.

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., San Diego, CA

3 September 2018

Great vacation

My family had a great time at this property. Access to the lake was the highlight of the vacation as we rented a boat & used the dock every day. Easy boat launch at Yacht Basin and plenty of fun State Park "day use" areas like Lorelei. The weather was unseasonably hot, but there was a window AC unit in the living room and a portable AC unit & fans for the bedrooms which helped significantly. The kitchen had all the cooking utensils, plenty of dishes, cups, etc. Outdoor BBQ was excellent and the fire pit great for smores. The property was clean and enjoyable, although ground wasps did seem to be in high supply. The stairs to the dock are steep and numerous. The owner had upgraded the stairs partially with nice, wide decking.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Anchor

Below Deck

Bunkhouse

Captain's Quarters

First Mate

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property