PRIVATE 170 Acre Ranch w/ 2BR/2BA cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Silver Star, MT

Madison County Fairgrounds14 min drive
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park44 min drive
Butte, MT (BTM-Bert Mooney)51 min drive
Montana Tech of the University of Montana55 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

I hate inflation-NO increases in 3 years now-we are FOR the (beleaguered) middle class!
THIS IS A REAL RANCH/FAMILY HOME-mellow only-NO would be "inspectors"

SILVER STAR RANCH--Your own PRIVATE 170-acre ranch, with lovely 2 BR 2BA cabin (former ranch foreman's house, nicely updated) --ALL TO YOURSELF. GORGEOUS views overlooking Jefferson River and Tobacco Root mountains, in heart of Ruby Valley. Many nearby fishing access points, including one at South end of ranch. Twin Bridges is 7 miles away with gourmet market/espresso bar and THREE great restaurants (including famous OLD HOTEL RESTAURANT-now take out only). VA & NV Cities also nearby.
Bozeman, Three Forks, Twin Bridges, Sheridan, Dillon, Melrose, all nearby. FISHING-Jefferson River, Big Hole River, Ruby River, Madison River, Beaverhead River--all nearby

Property manager

Jim Kephart

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Twin Bridges Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,300 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silver Star

Located in Silver Star, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jefferson River and Beaverhead River, while Star Theater and Jefferson Valley Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Silver Star, MT

What's nearby

Madison County Fairgrounds - 14 min drive
Lucky Lil's Casino - 28 min drive
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park - 44 min drive
Butte Civic Center - 52 min drive
Montana Tech of the University of Montana - 55 min drive

Getting around

Butte, MT (BTM-Bert Mooney) - 52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE 170 Acre Ranch w/ 2BR/2BA cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE 170 Acre Ranch w/ 2BR/2BA cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE 170 Acre Ranch w/ 2BR/2BA cabin?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is PRIVATE 170 Acre Ranch w/ 2BR/2BA cabin located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Jefferson River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Beaverhead River and Madison County Fairgrounds. Big Hole River is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

James R.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safety for elderly, and general information

The access road and surrounding terrain is steep as it is on the side of the mountain. The front porch and back porch steps could use handrails, so you have something to hang onto. The Shower handle in the Master Bedroom fell off the first day and I contacted owner and we agreed for me to run to the hardware store and purchase the tool needed to fix it and he would re-imburse me for the costs. I fixed the handle and left the tool for the owner. The views from the house are outstanding. This ranch house is noisy at night with the wind blowing and creaking floors and doors. The hot tub cover had blown open during a storm on the first night of our stay and Debree had gotten into the tub so we could not use it. It was a real bad storm with over 50 MHP Wind gusts, not the owners fault. The Master Bath Shower according to my mom never got hot enough for her, but my dad said it was hot enough. So if you like a really hot shower you may want to use the guest Bathroom as it was really hot.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David S.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isolated and Beautiful place

Good home base to explore south west Montana

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

15 Aug 2023

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

comfortable cabin with a view!

Great rustic, comfortable place to stay that is off the beaten path. Hot tub is a very nice perk!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

31 Oct 2022

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

Jim’s place

Clean, cozy. Welll supplied property that checked every box.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

D W.

1 Oct 2022

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Uninvited Guest and Driveway from Hell

Would have been nice to know ahead of time that this property sits on a mountainside and therefore, your car better have front wheel or four wheel drive to get up the steep driveway. Oh, and God help you if you have a fear of heights. Weather stripping non-existent on front door so as we ate dinner, in comes a mouse and crosses the floor and showed no fear that we were there. Wood ceiling tiles were used for flooring in this God-forsaken place and crown molding was used for baseboards. Hand towels served as fill ins for gaps in walls. Would not recommend staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Kephart

My family and I had the BAR N RANCH in West Yellowstone for decades. That was large, many guests, full service. SILVER STAR RANCH captures the beauty, privacy and ambiance of that place--and other traditional guest ranches--in a smaller size just right for couples and small families.

Why they chose this property

I had been searching for several years for a nice rural parcel. Several other deals came & went--and then I found this place. The views alone are worth it all---not just million dollar views but TEN MILLION DOLLAR at a great price!
We have worked hard to give YOU-the hardworking middle class and upper middle class- a nice bit of what you are used to... PLUS some of what only the "1%" an AFFORDABLE price. Enjoy your stay!

What makes this property unique

You have a wonderful little cabin , LOTS of land (our 170 acres PLUS you are surrounded by endless federal BLM lands that offer great hiking and hunting), yet the hiwy is only 1/4 mile away and Twin Bridges (offering gourmet market & deli/espresso bar, 2 very good & 1 truly great restaurants, & more) is just 6 miles away.
LIKE FLY FISHING?? Well, world class fly fishing starts at Hell's Canyon access to Jefferson River at S. end of property, and continues all around us. Twin Bridges has numerous excellent fishing guides and TWO renowned fly rod mnufacturers.

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