The Cottage at Farmstead Hollow; Warm and Cozy Retreat 2 miles West of Hamilton

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hamilton, MT

Bitterroot Valley1 min walk
Daly Mansion13 min drive
Blodgett Creek Trailhead23 min drive
Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Cottage is the newest lease on life for what was once an old bunkhouse behind our historic 1895 Victorian Farmhouse, on our working farm, Farmstead Hollow (farmsteadhollow.com). Two beautiful miles outside of Hamilton MT, the drive into the Bitterroot Mountains to the cottage is one of stunning views and well maintained, easy to access asphalt roads.
We have completely gutted and remodeled the bunkhouse (including a brand new heated slab floor), reinventing it as a charming 850 sq/ft house. The Cottage has a full kitchen and bathroom, including washer and dryer, and is fully functional, comfortable, and ready for guests. On the ground floor is the master bedroom with a comfortable Queen bed. Upstairs in the loft are an additional three twin beds.
The Cottage is tucked in behind our house, accessed by it's own driveway. There are no windows on the side of The Cottage that faces our house, while the sides that look out onto our peaceful pasturage are nearly entirely window - so the feeling is of seclusion and privacy.
A small privacy fenced yard completes the cozy retreat theme.
Our barnyard is home to a menagerie of farm animals. The Cottage is separated and well fenced off from the busy goings on of the livestock and their caretakers, but at certain times of the day, animal sounds might be heard from the patio and yard area and perhaps even from inside of the cottage.
We personally love the sounds of baaing sheep, clucking hens or grunting pigs, and hope that the occasional animal call that drifts over to the cottage yard brings a smile to our human guests.
The animals are locked up in the barns at night and kept safe and quiet until 7:00 am each morning. Breakfast time on the farm can be a flurry of joyful (demanding) animal hustle and bustle - including our rooster Rolly, who likes to start his days with a flurry of self-important crowing. It usually lasts a minute or two, then he's over it except for a rare crow here or there throughout the day.
Evening feeding times are a similar event, before everyone is closed in the barn for a quiet night.
We have one distant neighbor - the only part of his house that can be seen from The Cottage is an upstairs attic window.

Very flexible check-in and check-out times.

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Megan Pace

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Stunning mountain sunsets will welcome you as you arrive to my cottage

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Sorry, so Cats. Dogs may be allowed, please ask.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hamilton

Located in Hamilton, this cottage is in a rural area. Daly Mansion and St. Mary's Mission are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Owen State Park and Bitterroot Valley. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hamilton, MT

What's nearby

Bitterroot Valley - 1 min walk
Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital - 12 min drive
Daly Mansion - 13 min drive
Blodgett Creek Trailhead - 23 min drive
Stock Farm Club - 30 min drive

Getting around

Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

Higherground Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Brewskies - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Bitter Root Brewing - 10 min drive
River Rising - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage at Farmstead Hollow; Warm and Cozy Retreat 2 miles West of Hamilton pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage at Farmstead Hollow; Warm and Cozy Retreat 2 miles West of Hamilton?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage at Farmstead Hollow; Warm and Cozy Retreat 2 miles West of Hamilton?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Cottage at Farmstead Hollow; Warm and Cozy Retreat 2 miles West of Hamilton located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bitterroot Valley and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Bitterroot River. Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital and Daly Mansion are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

sue h.

22 Feb 2024

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

Hamilton Cabin

Megan and Brian were excellent hosts. The cabin is welcoming, cozy and well equiped. Plenty of dishes, pots/pans etc to cook at home, a washer and dryer, comfortable bedroom and space to store your gear. We enjoyed the sound of rooster in the morning and all the wildlife in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

4 Nov 2023

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

Enjoyable Experience

Amazing owners! Very clean rental and accomodations.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Yuma

12 Oct 2023

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

Nice place with cute pigs!

This cottage is located on a small working farm in a quiet area of Hamilton. Easy access. Nice views. Deer in the meadow in the evening and morning. Cottage was comfortable and clean. Megan and Brian were awesome hosts. They are available when needed but stay out of the picture to provide their guests a peaceful and private stay. The heated floors were a bonus on the chilly mornings. I know it is all individual but we found the bed to be comfortable. Their rooster crowed at the appropriate time but is barely heard inside and did not disturb us at all. Can't remember the breed but they raise a type of pig. We enjoyed feeding the adults and piglets apples but not as much as they enjoyed eating them. Don't worry, there is no strong barnyard odor. We will stay there again given the opportunity.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H., Omaha Nebraska

3 Sept 2023

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

Great place

Clean, quite and close to Hamilton.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Loveland, CO

30 Aug 2023

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

Great little place!

Nice welcome, cute little house, beautiful deck & views of deer grazing, turkeys meandering by!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Megan Pace

We are a family of four living the good life in God's beautiful Bitterroot Valley, Montana. Brian is an electrician/craftsman, while I (Megan) am a homeschooling mother by day; fitness instructor by the rest of my hours. Because my husband is amazing, he recently allowed me to realize my dream to save/restore a dilapidated 120 year old farm house which I have adored for many, many years. Nestled into the foothills of the mountains, we are deep into the process of turning this old place into our home while working the accompanying 5 acres as a productive farmstead. The Cottage is our first completed restoration project on the historic property, with many, many more projects left to tackle.

Why they chose this property

This Cottage is a delightful place to experience the Bitterroot Valley from. On the west side of the Bitterroot River, surrounded by magnificent Montana wilderness, hiking trails and adventure opportunities, it is also safe, secure, and convenient to the town of Hamilton's many charming offerings. Located on one of the oldest properties on the west side of town, it is steeped in historical significance.