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Laid-back Guest Ranch offering mountain weddings and group gatherings
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11 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 24445.9 sq m
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Explore the area
Bozeman, MT
- Bridger Canyon11 min drive
- Crosscut Mountain Sports Center13 min drive
- Bridger Bowl Ski Area15 min drive
- Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
11 bedrooms (sleeps 24)
Brackett 1
1 Queen Bed
Brackett 2
1 Queen Bed
Brackett 3
1 Queen Bed
Brackett 5
1 Queen Bed
Brackett 6
1 Queen Bed
Brackett 7
1 Queen Bed
Brackett 8
1 King Bed
Bridger 9
1 Queen Bed
Bridger 10
1 Queen Bed
Bridger 11
1 Queen Bed
Bridger 12
2 Single Bunk Beds
5 bathrooms
Brackett Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Brackett Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Brackett Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Brackett Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bridger Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bridger Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Laid-back Guest Ranch offering mountain weddings and group gatherings
Hardscrabble Ranch offers 78 acres of Montana beauty to enjoy, with a 45 acre meadow and creekfront access, a 5 acre main lawn with stunning views of Ross Peak, plus 2 miles of private biking, hiking, skiing or snowshoeing trails.
The Barn is a large building with two lodges on either side. Brackett Lodge sleeps four-teen guests. Bridger Lodge sleeps ten guests. Each lodge has a kitchen, eating areas, shared bathrooms, and living space. Bridger Lodge has a game room as well.
The Center Barn is the indoor space between the two lodges and offers great options for group gatherings and wedding receptions.
The venue also includes an outdoor pavilion style cooking area with a sunbrella shade structure, a smoker and several BBQ options.
In addition, seasonally, we have15 glamping tents with comfortable king beds. They are tucked away along beautiful Brackett Creek, providing a serene experience with nature.
The Guest Ranch is also home to yaks, chickens and pigs.
The Barn is a large building with two lodges on either side. Brackett Lodge sleeps four-teen guests. Bridger Lodge sleeps ten guests. Each lodge has a kitchen, eating areas, shared bathrooms, and living space. Bridger Lodge has a game room as well.
The Center Barn is the indoor space between the two lodges and offers great options for group gatherings and wedding receptions.
The venue also includes an outdoor pavilion style cooking area with a sunbrella shade structure, a smoker and several BBQ options.
In addition, seasonally, we have15 glamping tents with comfortable king beds. They are tucked away along beautiful Brackett Creek, providing a serene experience with nature.
The Guest Ranch is also home to yaks, chickens and pigs.
Property manager
Chris Heinle
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event Fee depending on the event being hosted.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
No pet fee charged
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We are in the forest with a high fire danger risk
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: Event Fee depending on the event being hosted.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Bozeman
Located in Bozeman, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. KPRK Radio and Livingston Depot Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center and Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Montana Arboretum and Gardens and Museum of the Rockies. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bozeman, MT
What's nearby
- Bridger Canyon - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
- Crosscut Mountain Sports Center - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
- Bridger Bowl Ski Area - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
- Museum of the Rockies - 43 min drive - 37.8 km
- Montana State University-Bozeman - 44 min drive - 37.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kokopelli's Travels - 5 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Chris Heinle
We spent fifteen years in the heart of Bozeman, and just recently jumped at the chance to have a little more space, raise some animals, plant a garden, and enjoy life surrounded by mountains. We named it Hardscrabble after a nearby peak, but also because we haven’t figured everything out, we’re far from perfect, but we have a beautiful place to share. We love to cook, listen to live music, relax with friends and family, and enjoy what Montana has to offer. Sunsets over the Bridgers tend to lighten any load. We hope to see you and your group soon. We’ll treat you like family - you’ll be feeding scraps to our pigs before you leave. Promise.
Why they chose this property
Hardscrabble Ranch is located in only thirty minutes from either Bozeman or Livingston, and is in the heart of Montana farm country. Clyde Park is our nearest town which has a great general store. We send all guests detailed directions especially helpful for night time arrivals. Many great mountain activities surround us:
-The full property (a total of 78 acres) includes access to Brackett Creek and roughly two miles of newly built mountain bike and hiking trails.
-Ten-minute drive to Bridger Bowl
-Seven minutes to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
-Snowmobilers can be at the Fairy Lake access trails in under ten minutes.
-Snowshoeing and back country skiing opportunities surround us
-A two mile private network of mountain biking and hiking trails (borrow our bikes or bring your own!)
-Two miles from the start (or finish) of the Bangtail Divide
-Stream front access to Brackett Creek
-The full property (a total of 78 acres) includes access to Brackett Creek and roughly two miles of newly built mountain bike and hiking trails.
-Ten-minute drive to Bridger Bowl
-Seven minutes to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
-Snowmobilers can be at the Fairy Lake access trails in under ten minutes.
-Snowshoeing and back country skiing opportunities surround us
-A two mile private network of mountain biking and hiking trails (borrow our bikes or bring your own!)
-Two miles from the start (or finish) of the Bangtail Divide
-Stream front access to Brackett Creek
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