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Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!

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Room
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 458.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Missoula, MT
  • Wilma Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Montana
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!

Unit 10 is a well furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 630 square foot space within walking distance of everything Missoula has to offer. The unit has a fully furnished kitchen, comfortable living room with sleeper couch for extra guests, cable TV, wifi, and is one of the best locations in town. A washer and dryer are in the unit for additional convenience. Located on the Hip Strip, restaurants, coffee, and a brewery are steps away and downtown Missoula is less than a 5 minute walk.

New for 2020-21....we've implemented enhanced cleaning protocols.

Property manager

Lydia Fleming
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 2019-MSS-STR-00025

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Missoula

Located in Missoula, this condo is in the city centre. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field or Dahlberg Arena. 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

  • Wilma Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caras Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Montana - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Patrick Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wally & Buck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Missoula Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Big Dipper Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cranky Sam Public House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best! located?

Located in Riverfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Bitterroot Valley and Clark Fork River. Wilma Theatre and Caras Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Great stay

Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

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

Great location great place

I loved the location. I will stay here again
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Missoula Trip

Great host, great location, great stay! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint S.

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

Vacation stay

Great location for access to downtown missoula as well as drives to mountain hiking
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Babs Bldg

Very enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Taste of Montana

Very cool building and easy access to historic downtown and hiking trails
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R., Kalispell, MT

Great Condo-Perfect for Griz weekend!

Adorable condo, excellent location, couldn't ask for anything more. Lydia responded quickly and we were booked in minutes, thank you. I highly recommend the Babs and the Hob Nob, just around the corner, had excellent food and service.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Amazing location!

Such a fun place to stay! Located in a great spot just across the bridge of the main downtown. This area, known as the “hip strip”, has a great juice bar, vegan doughnut, taco spot, coffee, bakery and a dive with great burgers. Lydia was super sweet as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia C.

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

Complete

We’re a family of four. We rented the place for eight days and we felt really comfortable. There’s literally everything inside the pretty apartment. We made good memories. Thank you so much!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

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

Clean, close and comfortable

Babs is very charming and perfectly located in town and near the river. I just concluded my 3 weeks in July and look forward to a return visit. The air conditioning worked great! The only tiny bump…I didn’t know how to turn on the tv. Owner’s son was there within 5 minutes to show me. I would recommend this lovely home.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Great location, comfortable stay!

This was my first experience with VRBO. Everything went very smoothly. Lydia was very proactive about making sure I had all of the information I needed to access the keys and get settled. The bed is very comfortable and the location can't be beat. I was staying by myself, so it was a little more space than I needed, but I was very happy with it and I will be sure to bring my husband next time!

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

cahrmaine w.

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

Condo needed a deep cleaning

Have stayed in other condos in the Babs. Great location. Nice sized condos for two adults. Unit 10 had fine reviews (but no reviews after November 2021?). The primary problem: the unit was not adequately clean. Seemed okay at first--sink, tub and toilet looked fine. Then bathroom cabinet doors came off when we opened them. Had trouble with TVs and Internet. Owners responded to those concerns. But after a couple days (and filthy feet), I realized the floors were DIRTY. Saw wrappers and a toy under couches. So sweep, vacuum and mop, right? Easy enough. But the dust under the couches was thick. The kitchen floor was filthy--multiple moppings were required and the dirt removed was extensive. Should I have called? Probably. But at a minimum, I expect a VRBO property to be well-cleaned--no calling required. And the more I looked: cobwebs, dirty walls, dusty vents, stained furniture, mildewed shower curtain. Would not stay again. I let the owner know all my concerns on checkout. Hope they have corrected and done a deep clean.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

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

Delightful Vacation Getaway

Wonderful location central to the Hip Strip and to Downtown, with ready access to three great bakeries and coffee shops, two breweries, and several restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie and Becky F., Dickinson, ND

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

Tough to beat

This rental is in the perfect location. Great access to downtown and the university. With the River Trail, Currents, the MCT, the Carousel, Dragons Hollow, Big Dipper and so many good restaurants right there, you just can’t beat it. This is our second stay here. The space is just right for a family mostly on the go, but that still spends some down time around the rental. Unit has everything you need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ross R.

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

cold in Missoula

windows drafty, heat slow to respond
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S., Sparks, Nevada, USA

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

Great location, great rental!

Very quaint, great location, very close to good food - we went to Hob Nob for breakfast twice, great place. We visited family only about 15 mins away, this was a great location for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

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

Great location

The kids and I had a great time in Missoula. The condo is in a great location and we walked everywhere. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Babs is absolutely an institution in Missoula! It's stately and historic but also sumptuous and modernized. It's literally a 10 minute walk from the heart of Missoula (via the Higgins St. bridge over a gorgeous river) and next door to top-rated bakeries and Italian restaurants -- basically everything is at your doorstep. The only slight negative is the smoke alarm in the kitchen is hyper-sensitive and goes off when simply cooking eggs with barely any smoke or steam but if you open the window it takes care of that. (And anyway, in such a stately wooden building built in c.1902 wouldn't you want a very sensitive smoke alarm?) This awesome condo unit is just pure comfort and really crowned my weeklong visit to beautiful Missoula.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

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

Still a Great Place

We love staying here and have stayed often. Good food, a bakery and a brewery are all close by. Lydia, the owner, is a joy to work with. Our granddaughters live in Missoula so we will be back. Thanks Lydia for having a nice place for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jamie and Becky F., Dickinson, ND

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

Great location, perfect for a stay in Missoula!

We came to town with our two kids, 6 and 4 for a family vacation. Riverfront was the perfect location. With access to the Missoula trail system within a block of the condo, we were able to leave our car parked for much of the trip. We hoped on our bikes or walked just about every place we wanted to go. Within a couple of blocks there’s Big Dipper ice cream, Bernice’s bakery, the Bridge pizza, and so much more. Also close by is a small park with river access where the kids played in the river numerous times. Cross the Higgins street bridge and there is the Carousel, Dragons Hallow, and a lot of good dining and shopping. 15 minutes and you can be at the trailhead for the Rattlesnake recreation area. This place has great access to so many places that are classic Missoula and will work great for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in Missoula downtown lifestyle or anyone visiting the University. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Great Location

Near restaurants and river. Great access to bike trails. Very quiet except on trash days for restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Great location, quiet, private, well appointed!

I'd come back any time to stay at Babs #10. Very comfortable living space, wonderful bed, easy to get around town with washer and dryer in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

Lovely Christmas Getaway.

Enjoy being downtown, comfy and cozy. Close to so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Missoula Vacation

My wife and I traveled to Missoula to visit our daughter..We wanted to stay close to downtown to be within walking distance of River Trail, Shops and Restaurants..This was the perfect location..The Host was outstanding. Very responsive. The unit was perfect for our needs...We will definitely stay there again...
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lydia Fleming

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Why they chose this property

We've enjoyed our proximity to Missoula and all it has to offer. We fell in love with the Babs Building--it's historical significance, charm, and location in Missoula make it one of a kind! For those who want a personalized stay in Missoula, this fits! We love sharing our enthusiasm for Missoula and the surrounding area with visitors and would love to host you in your visit.

What makes this property unique

The condo has the flavor of Montana and all it has to offer. Photos of our nearby national treasure, Glacier National Park, were taken by a local western Montana photographer and are featured prominently in the condo. The living room is stocked with magazines and books about Montana history and information about the wide variety of things to enjoy during your stay....

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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