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Brand new custom home close to fishing, boating, hunting, and Bighorn NRA

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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort Smith, MT
  • Bighorn Trout Shop
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Yellowtail Dam Marina
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Brand new custom home close to fishing, boating, hunting, and Bighorn NRA

Brand new craftsman style home located in the town of Fort Smith. Second story, two bedroom, two bath, full kitchen, covered deck, free parking, in a quiet neighborhood with mountain top views. This is an excellent place to relax and recover from a day of fishing on the Bighorn River, boating in the Bighorn Canyon/Yellowtail Reservoir, or bird hunting. We can help you with booking a guide for fishing trips or a scenic tour. Dogs welcome.

Property manager

Katie and Tyler Steele
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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Brand new custom home in Fort Smith, close to fishing, hunting, and Bighorn NRA

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please let us know if you are bringing pets along
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Well behaved pets only, let us know if you're bringing pets, do not leave unattended in the house, not allowed on furniture or beds
Do not cut on counter tops, please use cutting boards provided
No Fireworks

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Smith

Located in Fort Smith, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Bighorn Trout Shop is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bighorn River and Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Smith, MT

What's nearby

  • Bighorn Trout Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort C.F. Smith Site - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Yellowtail Dam Marina - 31 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - 72 min drive - 72.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Brand new custom home close to fishing, boating, hunting, and Bighorn NRA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Brand new custom home close to fishing, boating, hunting, and Bighorn NRA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brand new custom home close to fishing, boating, hunting, and Bighorn NRA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brand new custom home close to fishing, boating, hunting, and Bighorn NRA located?

Located in the heart of Fort Smith, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bighorn Trout Shop, Fort C.F. Smith Site and Bighorn River. Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Awesome house

Really nice clean and cozy place. Tyler and Katie were very easy to work with and even helped us line up a river shuttle. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Great Property

The property is well thoughtout, clean and had very nice finishes. It had everything we needed for our trip. Great communications with the host. I will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Nice cabin

Had a nice time in a very nice cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Great stay in a great location.

3 of us stayed for 3 days. It was great. The property is very nice and clean. We have stayed here twice, and we hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry K.

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

venue was clean and well located. Owners were helpful andeasy to work with.

well equipped and clean. Excellent air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O., Fort Mill, SC

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

Bighorn River Stay

Best place to stay in Fort Smith. Tyler and Katie are great. Best hosts you could ask for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Absolutely perfect for us

Very clean, updated and well-appointed home. We lacked nothing and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Fort Collins

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

Super Clean

This property was the cleanest property we have stayed at to this point. Very cozy and the beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian Z.

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

Very Nice

Very Clean and hosts were great to work with! Would book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Bighorn

Excellent rental at the bighorn
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Bighorn Reservoir boating getaway

Great VRBO for a weekend of boating on the lake or fishing the river. Clean, new, well stocked, easy access, comfortable sleeping. No complaints at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

They thought of everything.

I was in Ft. Smith to fish the Bighorn for a few days, with several of my good buddies. Dining options on the river are very limited, so we took turns cooking meals. The kitchen and dining area were very well appointed for this endeavor. The owners, Katie and her husband Tyler, live next store to the property and were immediately responsive to all of our needs and questions. We’ve already made reservations to stay here again on a return fishing trip next spring.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Beautiful and comfortable.

Our family very much enjoyed coming back to this house after a day on the water. This home is cozy and had everything we needed. The A/C was an absolute plus and the ability to set each room to their comfort zone was a huge bonus. I communicated with Katie prior to coming to the property. She was always quick to respond which was truly appreciated. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

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

The Haven - perfect for a fishing getaway

Tyler and Katie have done a fantastic job of designing and building this gem in Fort Smith. It is a fantastic property that is well appointed with anything you might need during your stay. The property was super clean and ready to go for our group upon arrival. Communication with Katie throughout the planning process, leading up to check-in was quick and very helpful. Both Tyler and Katie were awesome to work with. Since they live next door, it was easy to catch up with them, as well as get some info on the surrounding area, tips on fishing and the locals. Highly recommend and am definitely looking forward to a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Heavenly Haven

We loved this property! Comfortable, great kitchen, lots of room for the 2 of us. Grilled two nights, played games, FISHED a lot! Katie made a special birthday even better with a surprise touch. Katie’s husband Tyler was a wonderful co-host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kassi F.

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

Amazing!!

For my husbands 40th I rented this VRBO for he and his buddies to have a weekend on the Horn and just kick back. I immediately received texts upon all of their arrivals saying how awesome this place was! Really nice inside and super clean. They had everything they needed there for the weekend trip (BBQ’er and other amenities). When my husband came home he said that really is the only way to do it for a weekend! He wants to stay again and this time has invited myself and our kids ;) Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience for the guys and letting them stay in your beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

“The Haven” is a heavenly stay in Ft Smith

The property was as described and pictured and likely better than what was in the listing. It’s an up to date second floor home with high ceilings that is very well kept and very clean and appointed with modern electronics. If you can’t climb the stairs then this gem will not be for you. There's wifi access that will keep you connected if your cell carrier does not have coverage. I have Verizon and had good LTE signal but the Wi-Fi was much better to use and stream. The kitchen has quality appliances, utensils, pots and pans, baking dishes, and a coffee maker with a bean grinder available. There’s also a medium sized propane barbecue on the deck which is a nice added feature for cooking meals. Bedrooms have two full sized comfortable beds, extra blankets and sheets with efficient mini ductless heat/ac inverter units in each room and the main room with separate remotes that kept the temps comfortable for each room occupant’s desired temperature range. Two comfortable queen sized beds in each room each provided with two soft and firm pillows for your choice to rest your head was also very nice touch. There are clean and well lighted bathrooms that are well stocked with bathroom supplies. The main kitchen open living area/ large screen TV area has two comfortable couches to rest / sit and chat after a long day of fishing. Likely the best VRBO rental in Fort Smith. Katie Steele gives quick response to your questions and concerns. Not mentioned in the VRBO listing is that Tyler Steele is a Fly Fishing Outfitter who we were not able to take advantage of his services because we already had bookings made with other guide services before booking the Haven. My guide gave him good regards on my float and he was one of the better guides I had used in my 45 years of fly fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy K.

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

Great place. Brand new, clean, and nice hosts with great dogs

Fishing was on
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

isaac c.

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

Fantastic place to stay in Fort Smith

We have stayed in Fort Smith on a semi annual basis for well over 10 years. We have had the pleasure of lodging in a variety of locations in town. We have always enjoyed our stay. With that said, "The Haven" is hands down the best lodging experience we have ever had!! Very spacious home. Super comfortable beds. Everything is well stocked. The kitchen is unbelievably well stocked and the open format is a dream to cook meals and a breeze to clean. The kitchen is important to us as we stay 2 weeks at a time. The owners Katie and Tyler are amazing and super responsive to any question or request you may have. We felt lucky to have found "The Haven". It is appropriately named. Fort Smith is lucky to have this jewel in their town. Location to the Lake and or the River could not be more convenient and the amenities available in town are literally walking distance from the front porch. We had a great time and will cherish the memories for a long while. We did not bring a pet but it is a great location for well behaved animals. I cannot say enough about how satisfied we were with our decision to stay at "The Haven". Thanks again Katie and Tyler!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

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

Great place to stay

We stopped here after camping in the national forest and it was the most amazing place to recharge! Top notch mattresses, kitchen amenities, and overall rental. It felt like we were staying at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Great place!

If you are looking for a nice, convenient place to rent near the Bighorn River/reservoir this is a great place to stay. The owners are very helpful and accommodating. We needed help problem solving why our boat would not start and Katie found us an extra boat battery and charger from their garage. Highly recommend this place! I love how remote and low maintenance this town is, very MT! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evan A.

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

Quick visit

Property was wonderful, and in perfect location for water activities at Big Horn. They really put in a lot of nice touches. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., Billings, MT

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

Outstanding!!!

By far one of our favorite places we have stayed. Set up perfectly for a family. You can tell they put a lot of thought into it. Comfortable beds! Such a nice place to come back to after a long day on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Axel S.

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

Modern and great for chefs!

Perfect for our group consisting of a chef and winemaker who appreciate great food and wine. In Ft Smith if you don’t bring it with you, you’re out of luck in this department. And I mean really! We had great fishing and great meals. Our host Tyler is a very knowledgeable fishing guide whose personality complemented our own. Not to forget Katie’s great lunches! I’m looking forward to another visit soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Fabulous Accommodations

Easily the nicest dog-friendly lodging we've ever stayed in! A+ appointed kitchen for real meals, plenty of towels & supplies. Very spacious for 4 adults and 2 dogs....and for shared dinners w/friends staying elsewhere. Comfortable beds, mini splits in each room. Convenient location, tastefully decorated with quality furniture/finishes, clean and well maintained. Katie & Tyler built a beautiful rental, responded quickly to questions and were very helpful & accommodating. Everyone in our group would definitely stay here again... (Just a heads up for other pet owners - there are several loose but friendly dogs in the neighborhood.)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Katie and Tyler Steele

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We live in Fort Smith year-round and are available if you need information about the area, advice on things to do, or just want to chat about the fishing. We can be found fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, backpacking, and white-water rafting with our dogs Gus and Cooper (Smokey the cat prefers to stay home). Tyler is an avid outdoorsman and has been guiding professionally for 19 years. Check out our website: bighornproguide.com to book a guide. He began his career in Wyoming guiding elk hunts and then transitioned to guided fly-fishing. He is a fishing guide, outfitter, licensed captain and loves sharing his passion for fly-fishing with everyone who steps in his boat. Katie is an avid outdoorswoman and makes the best boat lunches on the Bighorn (inquire if you would like to order). She holds a degree in Biology and is a licensed captain. She is passionate about conservation and loves getting people outdoors to experience wilderness adventures.

Why they chose this property

You'll be on the second story so you're up above the rest of the homes, with gorgeous tree-top and mountain views. The covered porch is a great place to drink your coffee while catching the sunrise, and for lounging in the shade in the afternoon. The kitchen is complete with everything you might need to prepare you meals. We've provided high end mattresses and a variety of pillows so you can be sure that you'll rest well after a long day exploring the area. We are very proud of this home and work hard to keep it in tip top condition, we hope you love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

One of the nicest homes in town, it's brand-new stick-built home completed in January of 2020. We spent a lot of time creating a space that is set up well for vacationers. Why stay in an old, dated, manufactured home when you can here? For groups larger than 4, book our other rental, The Drive-In, (accommodates 6), or book both at the same time.

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English

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