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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Hot Springs, MT

National Bison Range
‪69 min drive‬
Rainbow Lake
‪72 min drive‬
Wild Horse Island State Park
‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room-unattatched

1 Queen Bed

loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

One of two guest cabins located in the middle of upland bird country, this remodeled cabin is nestled in the hills of the Flathead Indian Reservation. Enjoy a private get-a-way on a privately owned 5000 acre plus 5000 acre leased cattle ranch. The cabin has 2 bedrooms plus a loft with a bed and a privacy curtain. It also has an un-attached guest room. The cabin does NOT have a land line and there is cell service, although the weather can limit this at times. There is a corral for guests to use if they would like to bring their own horses. This ranch is home to black bears, mule deer and about 6oo head of elk. Guests will have access to explore the entire ranch and enjoy amazing views of wildlife in their natural setting as well as some old homestead sites. While this is not a "dude ranch", it is a working ranch with everything done on horseback and the family would welcome you to observe the different activities that take place day to day. Branding season, gathering and sorting are especially great opportunities for photography. This "off the grid" vacation cabin is a dream destination for bird watchers and photographers. There have been returning great horned owls. It is also located right in the heart of a diligently maintained Mountain Blue Bird Trail. Along the 20 mile road to town, enjoy amazing views of the Flathead river as it cuts through the sheared off clay banks. Just 8 miles to the Flathead River fishing access Sloan's Bridge, this is also a popular "put-in and take-out" spot for rafters. Our guests find we are a perfect proximity to all of the attractions in the Flathead. Spend a day at the Bison Range and then another at Glacier Park. Make sure you check out the fishing and recreating on Flathead lake as well. Traveling from Yellowstone to Glacier? We are the perfect stopping point between these 2 amazing national parks. The cabin is fully furnished and equipped with a dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, full size fridge/freezer, stove and bbq grill. It has all the bedding and towels and dishes needed for our guests. It includes a washer and dryer as well. ***Check out our 2nd property on the ranch, Whiskey Trail Bunkhouse, https://t.vrbo.io/zf43bXLlYMb. The Bunkhouse is a newly built cabin with 2 full baths and a covered deck. Rent out both properties for your family gathering or a small wedding or event!

Property manager

Scott and Tammy McAllister

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English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We are in the middle of nature, be wary of animals

Events

Events allowed

We welcome large gatherings at our discretion.

Pets

Pets allowed

More than 2 pets must be approved.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: We welcome large gatherings at our discretion.

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hot Springs

Located in Hot Springs, this cabin is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Western Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Flathead River and National Bison Range. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hot Springs, MT

What's nearby

National Bison Range - 69 min drive - 42.0 km
Rainbow Lake - 72 min drive - 46.5 km
St. Ignatius Mission - 74 min drive - 57.5 km
Garden of One Thousand Buddhas - 89 min drive - 77.9 km
Wild Horse Island State Park - 95 min drive - 78.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for hiking, wildlife viewing and photography. Endless Mountain views! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Flathead River and within 25 miles (40 km) of Mission Mountain Golf Course and St. Luke Community Healthcare. Flathead Lake and Pablo Wildlife Management Area are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

26 December 2024

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

Get away

Had a great time viewing wildlife, visited a couple local hot springs / bars / restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

12 October 2024

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

Great views, peaceful location.

Great attentive hosts and it's a beautiful location and home! Stunning views all around, opportunities to see lots of wildlife. This was the last leg of a week-long road trip vacation so R&R was top priority!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

8 October 2024

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

Beauty

Beautiful location and comfortable accommodations. Perfect for our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

15 October 2023

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

Remote cabin with a spectacular biew

Beautiful setting; lots of wild critters; clean and comfortable cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

27 August 2023

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

Peaceful valley

The views were amazing. Very peaceful and cozy place to be. This was our first time being in Montana. We plan to come back and stay at the same place. The owner of the cabin was so hospitable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

10 July 2024

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

Unbelievable

Our stay at the ranch was unbelievable. We only had two days and we both are already dreaming of coming back. Peaceful. Quiet. It was amazing!!! Tammy was so friendly and helpful. We had everything we needed and we cannot wait to come back. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

7 August 2019

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

Tammy went above and beyond

Tammy went out of her way to make sure we arrived to her cabin safely and enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Renee G.

29 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Hot Springs Cabin

The cabin accomadations were good for our family. We loved the views out every window. The online accuracy of this site stated the cabin was 9 miles from the area of Perma where we were attending a wedding. It was actually a 75 minute drive. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

1 August 2023

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

The only ranch you need to see.

Property was great it had all we needed and more: grill, yard games, washer/dryer all on top of unreal views in every direction. The property is amazing, would like to come back and ditch the kids to explore the ranch more. Tammy and Scott and their abdoable cowboy son, Nick, were awesome hosts. We drove with two kids little kids from Wisconsin and it was worth it, that is saying something!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

12 July 2023

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A remarkable western adventure!

Days filled with beautiful on site hikes, wildlife galore, cattle roaming, rattlesnake hunting, homestead exploring, roping lessons, singing cowboy songs and ending with a peaceful expansive Montana view and millions of stars. We can’t think of anything better! Thank you McAllister family❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P., Austin Texas

9 September 2023

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As advertised. !! Remote and quiet

Tammy and Scott ( and son Jack). Were so welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed being away from it all! This cabin is rustic but has everything you need. Bed and bath linens were quality. We used the BBQ most nights for cooking. beautiful starry nights. Milky Way planets and we were there for DuperMoon with front row seats. We would highly recommend this property to those wanting an off the grid experience and peace and quiet

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., Creston, WA

7 October 2021

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

Awesome Cabin with Wildlife Galore!

We had a wonderful time staying here and would definitely recommend this property. Very clean and comfortable cabin, very private and peaceful with wildlife viewing everyday. We saw two different Bear mama's with cubs, Elk and Deer all from our back patio. Beds were comfortable and kitchen stocked with all the necessities. Verizon worked well for a hotspot, but with the view and the acreage to explore who needs internet. My husband and I would love to come back when the weather is cooler to hunt for upland game birds with our dogs and sip hot coco by the fire. Thank you Scott and Tammy.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice Z.

19 July 2023

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

Phenomenal!

My husband and I have two sons ( 22 and 17). We have been traveling out west for the past eight years with friends of ours that have two sons as well. We have traveled all over the out west. We have also rented countless of homes in all the places we visited. This cabin is by far the best place we have ever stayed. Tammy (host) and her family were so welcoming and nice to talk to. The condition of the cabin was fantastic and the views on the property were outstanding. I can’t say enough about this hidden gem. We will absolutely be returning to this beautiful place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

3 July 2024

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Best trip ever!

I cannot give this place enough 5 stars. It is truly a hidden gem situated on a working cattle ranch with the BEST hosts. I stayed for a month and was so sad to leave. There are plenty of things to do in the area, Glacier National Park, Bison Range, river visits, museums, rodeos, you name it. I was truly overwhelmed with how beautiful the scenery was, the pictures don’t do it justice. I saw so much wildlife (bears, elk, deer, a moose!) and enjoyed trips around the ranch checking out how the cattle roam. I have traveled and stayed a lot of places, and this is by far my best trip yet. The cabin has so much character and was recently remodeled while still keeping the charm of being a cabin. The cherry on top is that Scott and Tammy are truly the best hosts and will go above and beyond. I am already planning a trip back and feel like I’ve discovered gold in stumbling upon this place. The drive to town is beautiful and well worth the remote feel of the ranch. :)

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kym b.

27 August 2022

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

Cabin on the Ranch

I could write a whole paper on how wonderful this place was. This place is not for people looking for convenience. It is 20 miles off of the main road, unpaved road is about 7+ miles. Once you get there, there is an abundance of wildlife to view and of course cows to greet you due to it being on a cattle ranch. The cabin was great, with new amenities and some old. So don't expect brand new, but everything worked and gave it a certain charm. The peace and quiet and the hospitality from Tammy and everyone else on the ranch and nearby area was great. I seriously cannot say enough words to tell you how life changing this experience was for me and my husband.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K., Slinger, USA

9 August 2023

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

Peaceful, Relaxing, Beautiful Cabin

You can't beat the views at this cabin! The sunrise and sunset are incredible! Yes, it is remote, but that is one of the things we loved about it. The cabin has everything you need to make your stay comfortable-kitchen is stocked, beds are comfortable, the AC in the loft and the many fans made the temperature in the cabin comfortable even on a hot day. Tammy was great with communication from the start of the booking to our drive home. She gave us a tour of their beautiful ranch and we were able to meet some of the animals as well! Tammy also gave us some hiking recommendations in the area. The cabin is about 2.5 hours to the West Entrance of Glacier National Park and about 40 minutes to Flathead Lake. I love bird watching and saw many species of birds that I had not seen before. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the peace and quiet! Our stay at the cabin was amazing and we were sad to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

23 October 2023

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

40th Anniversary

Tammy & Scott were absolutely amazing! They took us under wing and treated us as if we were family! Their generosity was most appreciated! No words could describe the amount of gratitude we have for their hospitality! They were there for us from the moment we booked the trip and all throughout our stay. They are truly amazing! The cabin: We were in a state of awe and wonder from the moment we arrived! The views from the cabin were breathtaking!! Being so secluded gave us the opportunity to soak in every element of nature surrounding us. We woke up to beautiful sunrises to the sounds of elk bugling around us. A mama bear with her cubs visited the berry bushes near the cabin on a daily basis. We grew very fond of them. The white tail & mule deer were in abundance as well. We used the cabin as home base and made day trips to the nearby attractions. It was so hard to leave this piece of paradise! We hope to return soon and bring our grandchildren so they can experience the grandeur of WT Ranch. It is a treasure untouched by time! The cabin is rare gem that is nestled quietly in the mountains with nothing but glorious unobstructed views and wildlife.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

1 July 2022

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

Peace and quiet

Tammy is an awesome host. Excellent communication and over the top host. Absolutely loved our stay in the cabin. Would stay in the cabin again if I ever visit Montana again. Thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

31 May 2022

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

Breathtaking

Loved everything about it! Such a great location...absolute peace!! The sound of nothing but birds was magical! We saw elk, deer, and beautiful birds! Felt like we were in a movie set!! Tammy was awesome and communication was the best! We appreciated their hospitality so much! If having coffee on the porch, you will not want to leave I promise!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

David B.

13 November 2021

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

Rural Get Away

We had four generations of the family (7 adults, two kids, one infant, and one of the family dogs) staying here for 2-3 nights to attend a family wedding in St. Ignatius. It is a bit of a hoof to get out there but the sunrise and evening moonrise over the Mission Mountains was well worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

8 July 2021

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Clean and private

Host was very social

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jason d., La Salle, IL, USA

3 July 2021

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What an awesome gem in the mountains

Awesome awesome awesome!!! Nothing else can be said because words and pictures don't even begin to describe it

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith K., LAKESIDE

19 June 2021

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Place just screamed relaxation!

Love this place and Tammy was awesome! This is the ultimate get away. It’s a ways out there. Like 1 to 1&1/2 hours away. Saw wildlife every day. Deer, elk, my husband saw a bear on top of a ridge. So relaxing! Tammy property Mng was very responsive and sweet. Birds were chirping. Water comes down from mountain into a creek that splits in 2 and goes around cabin. So wildlife come down to drink in the evening and in the morning. I recommend going grocery shopping before so you can just hang out and chill. All the amenities are there just bring your food.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

4 June 2021

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Fantastic place!

This was an amazing place to escape the city. Tammy was so easy to work with and we will be back. I highly recommend this beautiful and scenic place.

10/10 Excellent

M Elizabeth W.

2 March 2021

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Amazing view location

Thank you Tammy, for such a lovely home. Quiet, secluded with a beautiful view. We so enjoyed a small family reunion. The fireplace and hearth were just perfect for evening visiting! Comfortable beds, plenty of room. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Tammy McAllister

Scott and I, along with our 4 children, have managed the history rich Whiskey Trail Ranch for 22 years. We both grew up just 40 miles from the ranch on opposite valleys. Scott can be found on horseback checking on the cattle, the fence lines, and the water just about any day of the week. And when the season calls for it, he is on the property in Round Butte cutting and bailing hay. We now have 3 adult children making their way in the world on one high school boy left at home. The family all pitches in to help Scott with the day to day chores of the ranch and we take turns putting in days in the hay field. We are a 4-H and FFA family and our son has animals and chores of his own to be responsible for. We spend as much time as we can getting Scott and the kids to rodeo's. Scott and the boys have plenty of success team roping and calf roping. We also love to run off to the river during the hot Montana summer! We have rented the cabin through VRBO for over 4 years and already have created some wonderful friendships! We love sharing the ranch with visitors and learn to appreciate it's beauty and solitude over and over again with each new guest. Please feel free to ask us any questions and visit about the beef industry and the ranch, it is full of history and adventure!

Why they chose this property

This is the get-a-way for your family you have been needing! You can hike, relax, come to the main house and visit the animals and maybe watch some roping practice. We encourage our guests to come and observe the ranch work when the opportunity arises. Fall and Spring are the best times to come out for ranch activity, and wildlife viewing. So far, we are still off the grid enough that cell phone and data are limited. If you are looking to get your family connected with each other again, there is not a better place to do it!

What makes this property unique

The cabin at Whiskey Trail Ranch is just 20 miles/30 min from the "healing waters" in the town of Hot Springs, named after the natural hot mineral water that flows through the area. I wish we had the water out at the ranch, but unfortunately we do not. We do offer a peacefulness and beauty that can heal your soul!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Guest Room-unattatched

loft

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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