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Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!

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Brand new 36" Bluestar Range, coffee station, all the amenities, open plan
Interior
24 foot long kitchen! Imagine the possibilities.
View from Kitchen, looking North towards Mt. Sentinel
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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MIssoula, MT
  • University of Montana
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Splash Montana
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs office

1 Double Futon

First Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle

2 Single Beds

Salon

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

"Hers"

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

"His"

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!

Designed by world famous architect Richard Neutra in 1950 as a "Hollywood home dropped in the Rockies," the Mosby House, a unique and (literally) airy house perched in the south hills of Missoula, has stunning wraparound views of the Valley and the mountains all around. The

The open plan creates an incredible spacious feeling, and enormous sliding windows bring you in full contact with the outdoors: cool and breezy in the summer, and-- with a wood-burning stove in the living room-- a warm and cozy retreat to watch the weather roll in, in the winter. We've decorated with a "handmade modern" feeling to make the most of the space (and the climate).

Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge office adjoining the master bedroom; a bright balcony, sunny flagstone patio and big, sweeping lawns on three sides; private driveway with expansive adjacent community park; new Bluestar 36" culinary stove; new Bosch dishwasher, fridge, washer, dryer; tall wide and handsome (and completely restored) kitchen with views onto Mount Sentinel and Missoula valley; bright, cozy, art-filled breakfast nook; good sledding hill, fruit trees, shade trees— all make this a unique getaway for: autumnal colors, ski season, lilac spring, or high summer.

You can walk onto the Highlands Golf course right above us, or hike up nearby Mt. Sentinel and Crazy Canyon in the summer. Or X-Country ski out the back door, or drive up the road to Pattee Canyon Ski Area, and warm yourself at our huge stone fireplace afterwards. Overlooking the University District, very close to shopping centers, great coffee shops (we recommend Clyde, Drumm, and Black Coffee), restaurants, a short drive or bus to downtown, 25 minutes to Snobowl, 20 minutes to airport, 10 minutes and you're at a cutbank above the Bitterroot, Clarkfork or Blackfoot rivers.

There is a master bedroom with a queen (and adjoining master bath), , and in the upstairs " bedroom wing"-- two guest rooms with queen beds, and a pretty center room with twin beds-- good for kids, tweens, and kid-sized adults. There's also several cozy couches. Four Bathrooms (three showers, two baths), many amenities for kids (including play area, doll houses, etc), wifi/broadband internet, etc. Wood stove Fireplace. Picnic Table. Gas Grill for BBQ....

We have done so much to bring this unique home back to its original glory-- burnishing a diamond in the rough, and, well, the rough was darn nice to begin with!

PLEASE NOTE: The entire house is available, except for: the GARAGE and the efficiency/ GUEST APARTMENT downstairs (with which you will share the washer & dryer). [Our co-host & long-term tenant lives on the site/ uses garage bay. ]

Property manager

a. j. smith

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Neighborhood restriction: quiet hours begin @ 10pm
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Neighborhood restriction: quiet hours begin @ 10pm
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Missoula

Located in Farviews - Pattee Canyon, a neighbourhood in Missoula, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Wilma Theatre and Missoula Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Missoula and Traveler's Rest State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Montana and Missoula County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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MIssoula, MT

What's nearby

  • University of Montana - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Splash Montana - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Missoula County Fairgrounds - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wilma Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drum Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Desperado Sports Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midcentury Modern Masterpiece-- 1950's Richard NEUTRA Home in Missoula! located?

Located in the mountains, this Farviews - Pattee Canyon holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mile (2 km) of Bitterroot Valley, Highlands Golf Club and University of Montana. Splash Montana and University of Montana Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Loved the layout and location

Loved the place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chad A.

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

Fishing Trip

Great property. We are a group of architects and appreciated staying in a house designed by someone we studied in school. Suggest changing doors from the living room back to original style doors.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Wedding Weekend

We were in town for a family wedding and had our extended family over for a dinner and a brunch. There was plenty of room to spread out and catch up. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed. The pictures of the house reflect the 50’s decor accurately with some modern updates. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne T.

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

Gorgeous view!

The house was great. Plenty of room. The view was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Weekend Away

Overall, enjoyed the stay! View is amazing. Kitchen and supplies were excellent. Bedrooms / Baths were comfortable / watching the deer was a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dav S.

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

Amazing views

If you are looking for a quiet getaway with plenty of room to spread out this home is for you . Beautiful mid century modern architecture and stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

farzan f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Missoula base camp

Charming
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Mid Mod Art House

Great accommodations. Comfy beds, chef’s kitchen, spacious! AC was very nice to have as temps were in the 90s. The art work was definitely a conversation starter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ethel R.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Family time

Just needs some TLC, microwave and bed frames.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

phil l.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Cracked picture window and dark entry stairs with no rail were unsafe.

Told on arrival checkin would be 2 hours late. Entry stairs are crumbling stone and uneven height with no handrail and no lights at night. My wife injured hamstring climbing down at night. Old picture window had severe cracks, feared kids would push it and get hurt or worse. Beautiful kitchen and views, and prompt communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie T., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful Location, but

The views there were million dollar. Very roomy house full of what VRBO calls "Retro". Couches were very old, like 60ish and not comfortable to sit it. Huge kitchen very well equipped but cabinets will stress your back to open No handles. Had to bend over to open especiallly the bottom drawer. The trash receptacle had a string attached to it to pull to make access easier! Master bed in basement had mattress on the floor. No blinds or curtains. Looks like its still under "retro" fitting. Owner had a collection of very weird stuff. I call it garage sale clutter. Looked inside one book on coffee table that I thought was inappropriate, even me for! I would not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H., Ferrisburgh, VT USA

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

Amazing Property

The house was wonderful. Everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed ourselves very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Very clean home built for entertaining with wonderful Missoula views!

We had 3 adult couples stay in the property and it accommodated our needs perfectly. Each couple had their own room and bath with comfortable beds and linens. The kitchen is large and lends itself well to entertaining, as does the open living and dining rooms with large sliding patio door to the deck and city views. Large windows being the outside in for wildlife watching including more deer than you can count! There is also a back patio that used to be the pool (now filled in) that is a great area for outdoor barbequing and relaxing. The owners were responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gala C.

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

Great Communication

Property kitchen well equipped and nice property. Loved the constant deer in the yard all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coral G.

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

Great space

The house was very comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Beautiful house

Love the area and house is coming right along. This is our second time staying there. Love it. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by a. j. smith

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we've lived here in this house since 2009; now we rent it most of the year, and come home to enjoy it as often as we can. We can speak to the genius of Neutra in creating a home that allows you to be at your best, surrounded by nature and light.

Why they chose this property

Acclaimed architect Richard Neutra designed and built the Mosby House at 109 West Artemos Drive in Missoula, Montana, in 1949-1950. Maverick Missoula radio and TV broadcaster Art Mosby commissioned the house, which is perched in the town’s south hills, after visiting Los Angeles and touring homes built by Neutra and other modernists there. One of only two houses in Montana designed by Neutra— and of only a handful of his works in the entire Northwest— the Mosby house has been meticulously restored to its initial state. It truly is a Hollywood home, dropped into the Rockies.

In 1933, Art Mosby founded KGVO Radio, the very first radio (and, later, television) station in Montana. On a visit to LA to visit his intrepid journalist daughter Aileen, Mosby was taken with the modern homes Neutra was building in the Hollywood Hills. Mosby commissioned him to build this house, which would be the pilot for Mosby’s Farview development (and Highlands Golf Course). The house is living proof of Neutra’s lyrical philosophy: “Human habitat in the deepest sense is much more than mere shelter. It is the fulfillment of the search—in space—for happiness and emotional equilibrium.”

Richard Neutra was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth-century. Neutra helped define modernism in Southern California and around the world. Born in Vienna, Neutra moved to the US to work in Frank Lloyd Wright’ studio at Taliesen. In 1925 he moved to Los Angeles and founded a studio with Rudolph Schindler. Through the following decades, Neutra would revolutionize residential architecture.

We've taken pains to complete an intensive restoration of the house: largely restoring the original dimensions of the house; refurbishing & recreating built-ins and finishes in local materials (handcrafted vertical-grain Douglas Fir cabinetry, repurposed maple floors) and enhancing materials and fixtures. Bathrooms are lined in Heath tile, the iconic California tile and ceramics company.

What makes this property unique

Historically important home; Architecturally important home; all seasons peace & quiet.

Languages:

English, Spanish