THE BIRDHOUSE,... Quiet Country Home in the Bitterroot Valley.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Air conditioning

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Florence, MT

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
‪36 min drive‬
Washington-Grizzly Stadium
‪53 min drive‬
University of Montana
‪56 min drive‬
Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Spare

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Enjoy quiet days and star filled skies In this 1200 Sq Ft, two Bedroom, two bath Home. Its approximately 3 miles off the paved road in a private spacious county setting . This home is a prior Grandparents house, attached to the owners house BUT with entirely private entrances.
One large master Bedroom with a King Bed, rocking chair and a full bathroom. The second bedroom has a Queen bed, chairs and has an attached full bathroom. A large kitchen including a dishwasher, Keurig and drip coffee makers as well as everyday use amenities. Two VERY comfortable roll away beds, complete with bedding can accommodate two more individuals if needed.
The Living room Sports a Large smart screen TV, Full WIFI internet as well as a leather sectional couch with recliners and several chairs. The entire house hosts a nice collection of "museum like" glass cased Bird mounts and decor. A washer/Dryer room. A private fire pit stocked with firewood, Large spacious fields and private roads can all be enjoyed for exploring or walks.
The views of the mountains and fields as well as a great view of the dark star filled skies can be enjoyed off the elevated back deck and walkway. Comfortable chairs and a gas or charcoal grill are ready for your use.
Enjoy the QUIET....., no traffic, fantastic views, Cozy beds, a comfortable spacious floor plan are just a few of the amenities to be enjoyed.
As a notice of advice, this home is situated in the Sapphire Mountain foothills. From late October till Spring thaw an AWD or 4WD vehicle is advised. The roads are maintained and plowed as it is a residential area but a good traction vehicle is advised.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Contact Owner for more

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Enjoy your stay! Relax! Let me know if you need assistance or have questions.

I follow the relaxed VRBO cancellation rules, please do not ask for refunds on anything under 7 days, no exception Travelers insurance is recommended

AUTOMATIC 1500/cleaning fee added IF any smoking inside has occurred or if smoking odors are present in the house upon checkout. Strictly enforced.

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: contact Owner for more

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 deadlock

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Historical Museum at Fort Missoula and Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Traveler's Rest State Park and St. Mary's Mission. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Dahlberg Arena or Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Florence, MT

What's nearby

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge - 36 min drive - 21.9 km
Wilma Theatre - 53 min drive - 45.0 km
Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 53 min drive - 45.8 km
St. Patrick Hospital - 54 min drive - 45.8 km
University of Montana - 56 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Glen's Cafe - ‬25 min drive
‪Backyard Tap House - ‬23 min drive
‪Caffe Firenze - ‬23 min drive
‪Bag O Burgers - ‬37 min drive
‪Florence Liquor Store - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BIRDHOUSE,... Quiet Country Home in the Bitterroot Valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE BIRDHOUSE,... Quiet Country Home in the Bitterroot Valley.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE BIRDHOUSE,... Quiet Country Home in the Bitterroot Valley.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE BIRDHOUSE,... Quiet Country Home in the Bitterroot Valley. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Bitterroot Valley and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Bitterroot River. Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge and Whitetail Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

16 April 2025

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Bird house Visit

Beautiful stay! Thank you, Eugene, for all your kindness and help. My sister’s wedding was memorable because of your generous hospitality. Absolutely amazing art and great conversations were had at your bird house.With kindness, Kenny and Heather

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cortney M.

27 September 2024

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Weekend trip in Florence

The house is everything that is advertised. Beautiful, clean, and quiet. Eugene is an excellent host. Will definitely consider this place for future trips to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

7 September 2024

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Cozy place to stat

The Birdhouse was such a nice place to stay. We come to Montana every summer, with my parents. Everything was available for cooking at home. The hosts left very thoughtful guests. Wished we would have ate the elk that was left for us. We were in the area the fly fish the Bitterroot, and was within 45 minutes of some of the best fishing I’ve had in years. We’re all dog owners, and loved having theirs around to throw the frisbee. We heard such great things about the owners, unfortunately we didn’t get to meet them. Would definitely consider coming back there again next summer to stay. I’m a busy contractor in Hawaii, and was such a great place to disconnect from life’s daily stresses.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

4 September 2024

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The Bird House exemplifies the passionately unique Vrbo experience. This is above and beyond what any hotel - or most vacation rentals can deliver. There is a thoughtfulness and focus on details that can not be copied by any chain. Not even the location. 5 miles out from the town of Florence and 20 or so from Missoula is a mountain retreat well worth the journey along the picturesque, winding unpaved roads. (Even those are smooth and well maintained!) Your well appointed deck overlooks beautiful mountains, fields, forest and a cozy fire pit area...and of course the birds visiting the grounds, bird houses and feeders. Inside, the decor is quality Mission-style furnishings in wood and leather with finer-than-museum-quality tableaus of native art and specimens of waterfowl and game birds - as well as other displays that you might find in a natural history museum. Even if bird taxidermy isn't your thing, you will appreciate the detail and artistry of these displays. The attention to detail at the Bird House goes well beyond the stunning displays and decor. Comfort, convenience and good old-fashioned thoughtfulness is everywhere. I've operated a 5-star rental for 6 years and know what it takes to deliver this level of convenience. The cupboards, coffee station and cooking areas are stocked with spices and more than basics. And it was done with pride – and a sense of kindness, hospitality experience and human decency. Bravo and thanks to these amazing fellow hosts!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

26 August 2024

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Wonderful views and friendly hosts

We came to the area for my daughter’s wedding in Victor. We arrived Wednesday afternoon and despite the 4p check-in, we arrived a bit early and were warmly greeted by Tara and Lacy (dogs) and Eugene working in the yard. The unit is attached to the main house, but the hosts leave you alone unless you text them with a question. They answer quickly and directly. The house is adorned with many displays of Eugene’s work as a bird taxidermist, 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, full kitchen and a private back deck surrounded with several wild bird feeders and a hummingbird feeder. The views are captivating and it’s peacefully quiet. Would highly recommend this property for anyone who is looking for peace and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Song P.

20 August 2024

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10 out 10

All previous reviews are accurate. The place and owner deserve a 10/10.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheera

12 August 2024

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Loved the property! There's only one problem. My guest slipped and fell on the mat by the tub. If I can please reach out to the owners, I'd like to discuss this with them

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

6 August 2024

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Great location for getting away!

The hosts were friendly and accommodating, the vacation home was furnished nicely and well equipped, and the drive to the property was very scenic. One of the reasons we stayed here was so we could go on some day hikes in the Bitterroot Mountains, and we were able to drive to a couple different trail heads in 30 to 45 minutes.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT D.

6 August 2024

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Spectacular stay in the country

The pictures you see are exactly what the property is. It was immaculately clean and the refrigerator was stocked with some homemade treats. The rooms are very spacious and well appointed. It was easy to find and wonderfully quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

22 July 2024

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Wonderful stay very welcoming

The amazing displays they have here are worth the trip, the amount of room you have and the just warm welcoming nature makes this place a must. The host is so welcoming and the property is perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

14 July 2024

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Perfect Western Montana retreat

Wonderful experience at the Birdhouse, the host was great. The location, amenities and comfort of the home were also perfect. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

9 July 2024

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Ron schody

Super great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave-Vickey S.

2 July 2024

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Peaceful, relaxing getaway

This was our 2nd year staying at this property and we will be booking for next year. This is the best VRBO I have ever stayed at. Clean, comfortable, quiet and the hosts are exceptional. The property is one-of-a-kind... it offers beautiful views, chickens and dogs to enjoy and the opportunity to bird watch as the property hosts bird feeders just off the deck. The whole vibe of the property is welcoming, relaxing and makes me wish I could stay a whole week! Thanks again, Eugene and Carolyn.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara D.

25 June 2024

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Fantastic Property

Beautiful clean property. The hosts have thought of everything; beautifully decorated, well furnished, games, coffee, even a highchair. Welcome gifts of fresh eggs, ground meat, and wonderful jam was a nice surprise. The physical location may be too far for some but is worth the drive to have the beautiful quiet scenery. Sitting on the back patio watching the birds fly in and out while enjoying the quiet every evening was so nice. Everything was wonderful and worth the drive into Missoula every day. Would have loved to stay another night.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

19 June 2024

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Great

Nice hosts, nice dogs, nice location. Absolutely perfekt.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shan H.

12 June 2024

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Calm and Peaceful

AWESOME! Loved how clean and relaxing the home was. Our hosts thought of everything to make our stay wonderful! 20 out of 10!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

3 June 2024

The road in was a precursor to the great and wonderful location, so lovely.The Birdhouse is the best VRBO experience we have ever had. Super clean, overstocked kitchen, awesome shower heads, comfy furniture. But the BEST was the sunrise from the porch! Loved all the taxidermy, they are true experts in this field, very tastefully decorated. The pups were so welcoming as well and such good dogs. Thank you so much!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

12 May 2024

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Amazing

Amazing property! We enjoyed our stay immensely. Great hosts and the rental had everything you would need. A special treat: we caught the Aurora. A bit of a drive but in Montana terms it’s not too far out. You won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

6 November 2023

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5 star experience place is amazing

Everything was perfect the nicest people you could ever meet

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

5 October 2023

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Absolutely best VRBO ever visited

Can’t say enough about the hosts, their rental or the location. By far our best Vrbo stay ! We had vehicle problems and the host offered to bring us food, offered to pick up repair parts for us in town, and even helped us fix it. They made such a point to welcome us and go out of their way for us during our visit. We 100% sincerely loved this place and cannot wait to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

15 September 2023

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Wonderful Stay

The Birdhouse is a wonderful home away from home. Eugene and Carolyn are so hospitable and make one feel welcomed, yet allow plenty of privacy. We would recommend this VRBO to all and definitely stay again. I can’t say enough good things about it!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

27 August 2023

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Great place to stay!

Everything was great! The ONLY downside was it was a little further from Missoula than was advertised. But now that we know that...we will most certainly stay here again, we will just plan our trips into Missoula a little bit better! Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R.

24 August 2023

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Great

The birdhouse was awesome, the people who run it are great and everything was perfect , if you like the mountains you will love this property I highly recommend it 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

8 August 2023

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Great Place, Great Hosts, Great Location, - just plain Great

I hesitate to say just how great this place is as it may become so popular that it won't be available the next time I want to stay here. We enjoyed the well appointed guest house, "The Birdhouse," with it's unique and interesting decor, the setting, and the exceptionally accommodating hosts. This VRBO is a great value. Had we known how great this place is, we would have made arrangements for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

31 July 2023

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The Birdhouse

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Your host

My Wife Carolyn and I and our Three children have lived here since 2001, we built the residence that is being rented in 2006 as a ''Grandparents house" a fully separate, connected by a laundry room residence. They have since moved on and we transformed the home into a very comfortable rental.
I have a full time Bird taxidermy studio on the residence, You are welcome to come visit if I'm in. There are nearly 40 acres of land this rental sits on so its private, Chickens are cooped nearby. Elk Deer etc are commonly seen. walking the property is permitted as well as all the connecting roads The VRBO is off the paved road about three miles, in the Winter 4WD or AWD is recommended. We enjoy the people that visit but offer full privacy. You can reach out to us at anytime if we are home, which is most of the time.

Why they chose this property

Everything about this rental and the property has taken Guest comfort and Privacy into consideration

What makes this property unique

Off the Beaten path, QUIET! Dark night skies. Private setting. Get back to nature. The back deck in the right season is therapeutic with its views

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms

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