Big Sky Private Home for Rent: Smith House - Property 50717

*Owned by Peggy Dulany, a member of the Rockefeller family, committed to preserving the land for the benefit of others
*Beautifully restored homestead on 10,000 acres
*Private and secluded location on operating cattle ranch
*The home has three bedrooms, each with a private bath
*The home can accommodate up to eight guests. NOTE: A SECOND BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HOME ON THE RANCH IS AVAILABLE FOR LARGER GROUPS, SEE THE OLD ANDERSON PLACE.

Brief Description: This three bedroom home enjoys a serene, secluded location in the Centennial Valley. Guests will enjoy great access to hiking and fishing, fantastic mountain views and lots of peace and quiet at this home.

Bedrooms and baths: The home has three tastefully decorated bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The master bedroom is very spacious and has a king size bed and seating area. The second bedroom also has a king size bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds. There is additional sleeping space on a pullout sofa bed, plus there are two cots available.

Kitchen: This fully equipped kitchen has top of the line appliances and amenities. It has absolutely everything you will need for any meal you have planned. There is a nice selection of cookware, serving ware and a good spice cabinet as well. Out on the deck you will find a gas barbecue grill and seating for those outdoor meals.

Dining area: The dining area adjoins the kitchen, with a beautiful dining table with seats for up to eight.

Living room: The living area is off to the side of the dining room and kitchen. There is a television with VCR/DVD player and a small selection of movies. There is no reception or satellite service at the home. The best thing about the living room is the incredible view of the Centennial Mountains out the many windows!

Setting, acreage, views: Smith House is located on a 10,000 acre operating cattle ranch in the Centennial Valley. Red Rocks Lake National Wildlife Refuge is within a short drive of the home. Hiking in the Gravelly Mountains, canoeing, and fishing on the many creeks and rivers in the area will fill your days. Wildlife visitors may include deer, pronghorn antelope, and lots of birdlife - kestrels, osprey, sandhill cranes and more!

Services available: The rental rate includes a weekly cleaning. Additional housekeeping, as well as catering services, and grocery shopping, can be arranged with a bit of prior notice.

Activities nearby:Hiking, fishing, birdwatching and just relaxing and getting away from it all. The fishing that is nearby includes Elk and Hidden Lakes, Red Rock Creek and Elk Springs Creek and the Ruby River. This pristine and remote corner of Montana is how we imagine it to have been 100 years ago!

Closest town and airport: It's just under a one hour drive to West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park from the home. Bozeman's Gallatin Field Airport is about a three hour drive from the home.

Other details: There is a telephone at the home for guests to use for local calls. Please use a calling card or credit card for long distance calls. No smoking is allowed in the home. No pets are allowed on the property or in the home without prior written approval from Mountain Home. The home has a laundry room with a washer and dryer. All Mountain Home properties have fully equipped kitchens, and include good quality kitchen, bath and bed linens, and staples like paper goods, laundry, dish and hand soaps.