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Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!

Cabin in Darby with kitchen and fireplace

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Unwind in the serene 5+ acre setting of Coal Creek Mountain, where elk, deer, and moose roam among Ponderosa Pines. Enjoy local activities like fly fishing at the West Fork Bitterroot River or hiking along nearly 3,000 miles of Forest Service Trails. The front porch swing invites relaxation with a good book.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!

Main Cabin 2/2. Studio Guest Cabin 1/1.

Unplug and relax in this serene 5+ acre setting on gorgeous Coal Creek Mountain, while elk, deer, and moose wander through the Ponderosa Pines. Enjoy the stunning drive following the winding West Fork Bitterroot river, coming upon the unbelievable Painted Rocks Lake, and a little further to mile marker 26; just seven miles from the Idaho border. The Drive Alone is breathtaking.

March through November you'll see fly fishermen along the West Fork Bitterroot River and the many creeks that flow into the river boasting of five different species of trout.
Summer nights are frequently in the mid 40's with days in the high 70's. Elevation approx. 4,800 ft. The road is well kept in winter, allowing easy driving access to Lost Trail Ski Resort.

Local activities include fly fishing at the West Fork Bitterroot River and surrounding creeks, hiking, and many more. There is nearly 3,000 miles of Forest Service Trails plus the 101 mile Magruder Road Corrider which separates the Bitterroot-Selway Wilderness from the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Or simply enjoy the front porch swing and read a good book. There's plenty of sightseeing to do from Glacier National Park to historic battle sights to Hamilton's famous Farmers Market on Saturday morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Darby, this cabin is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Painted Rocks State Park and Bitterroot River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Lost Trail Powder Mountain. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Bitterroot River - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Painted Rocks State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Painted Rocks Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Darby Park - 46 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Lost Trail Powder Mountain - 59 min drive - 92.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Bitterroot River and Painted Rocks State Park. Painted Rocks Lake and Painted Rocks State Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Coal Creek Mountain Lodge PREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley S., Fleming Island, Florida

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

Bitterroot Bastion

Great stay- lots of wildlife & well stocked cabin
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky F.

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

Peaceful getaway

We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The house is well appointed and large enough for a family or a group of friends. It is peaceful and you'll occasionally see elk and deer roaming the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles S.

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

Beautiful cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. They had all the right things to make you feel right at home and the location was quiet and perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Relaxing

A great place for a large group to relax and unwind after a day of adventures. That's why my group has stayed 7 times.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Remote SW Montana

Fifth time staying here in the summer. Love the remoteness, the quiet, the mountain weather. Cool nights good for sleeping, also for hot tubbing and an outdoor fire. Great boating and wave running on the reservoir--no crowd, ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

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

Thanksgiving

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay over the Thanksgiving holiday. All amenities you could imagine were provided. Woke up to elk parading in the front yard. Thanks for allowing us to use your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brent N., Bancroft, USA

One of the best family weekends?

We were fortunate to find this place available for a last minute family trip. This lodge is out of the way, which was perfect. The lodge, guest house, and bunkhouse was perfect for our group, plenty of space and ability to split off different family units for sleeping. The lodge was so nice for gathering for meals. The pavilion and fire pit also was perfect! The views from the property were beautiful. The outside grounds were great for playing games! We will return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Paradise

Possibly the most beautiful place I have ever been in the USA! From the warm and cozy home/cabins, to the little town of Darby, this vacation by far was one of our best! Lots of room for extra guests, stunning outdoor space for dinners and camp fires on the property, big kitchen for amazing home cooked meals! The bitterroot area was life changing! The river and streams are slap full of every breed of trout you can imagine and we caught dozens. Saw HUGE mule deer, moose, bison, and tons of elk! The ATV ride was a blast through the mountains, white water rafting the salmon river was breathtaking, and horse back riding up the mountains was a bucket list adventure! We loved it so much there, it’s on the radar to purchase land soon outside of Darby! The people were super friendly, the town is full of charm, and the location is somewhere true outdoorsman should experience!! Gary was easy and flexible to work with and we truly appreciated his hospitality!!! Promise you we will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

SHIRLEY L.

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

Great!

I was amazed at the facility. The facility. It provided all the amenities you would expect and even more. Hot tub was manageable once we got it cool down and the grandkids did love it. Found a mouse in the sticky trap in the kitchen which was quite stinky though. Also there was a rat outside in the woodpile. Overall, I enjoyed the location and the facility was more than normally expected. Rating it very well
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., Boring, oregon

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

Painted Rocks Area

My daughter and I stayed over Christmas weekend. It snowed which is no big news but it just made the area even more beautiful. The house has everything you need except your food. I’ve stayed in many rentals and this was the most well equipped. Wood for the fireplace and wood stove was plentiful which was good, it’s been very cold at night. The main house has a Queen size and 2 twins which is a little hard to tell in the description. The bedding needs to be updated but the bed was comfortable. We went to relax and this was a great place to forget about stress. We saw 4 deer each day. They were 2 elk herds close to town. The main cabin is very pretty and homey! We will be back here in Spring or Summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

A P.

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

COZY CABIN

Such a cozy place loved both fire places and the snow that fell and the wild life was really awesome to watch every day including Bull elk...super nice property to walk around.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

terry m.

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

ATV TRAILS BITTEROOT MT RANGE - DARBY MT

Good Stay, great location for several ATV trails -- can leave right from the cabin to numerous trail systems (FS)-- that connect to North Fork ID , Elk City ID - Magurder Corindor - there was 7 of us with 5 Polaris RZR 1000's Great parking for full size pick-up and 22 ft trailers Cabin stocked with lots in the Kitchen - we cooked every night NO cell service Range once you leave highway 93 to the cabin or in the Bitterroot MT Range Internet - good Overall great location / cabin
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Family get together

Beautiful place, clean and well organized!! Location was perfect! All the family had a great time and wants to do it again. We definitely will!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

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

Time to unplug

We love coming here to unplug. Great trails and water access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Relaxing!

Super easy and everything was just like property detailed. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying this beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Excellent!!!!! We would stay here again, again and again.

Everything went perfect, very clean, well stocked with essentials and views were amazing. Had the best family vacation ever. Especially loved the dinning room table where cards were played and puzzles put together after playing all day in the snow in the front yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

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

Perfect Christmas gift for the entire family

We really enjoyed the relaxing family time we spent at the main cabin and guest cabin. We spent lots of time in the hot tub and hanging out by the fireplace. Picture perfect. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Snowy Fun

I was immediately impressed with the cleanliness of this property! I have stayed at many VRBO properties and this was by far the cleanest. The property is large and the accommodations are very comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and large decks. We will definitely be booking again! Thank you for sharing your property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mason M.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous! Amazing Rental Property

This property exceeded our expectations and was bigger than the pictures look. There was so much to do in the area. The whole experience was so relaxing and the area is stunning. Everything worked great including the hot tub. Kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook for large groups. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

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

Awesome getaway

Great quiet place to spend some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Family getaway for Thanksgiving

This was the perfect getaway for our family! With 3 cabins (Main, and 2 guest cabins, there was plenty of room for our family to spread out, relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We were able to cross country ski, hot tub while the snow fell upon us, go sledding, enjoy an all-day outdoor fire, and enjoy some late November fly fishing. ;-) The host was very responsive to any and all questions. The kitchen is stocked with everything that you need to settle in for several days. We could have stayed for a month. ;-) My kids had a blast! It's a perfect getaway if you're looking to explore, relax, play games, fish, hunt, etc... This place is ideal if you're looking for a quiet getaway for your group. Clean, comfortable, relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Absolutely Stunning

It was our first time in Montana and it did not disappoint. Gary was wonderful to work with, the property/cabin was beautiful and watching the elk and deer right outside the window every morning and afternoon from the dining room. They were literally right off the porch in the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

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

Amazing

Everything was amazing. Beautiful place. Very clean and comfortable.. Bunches of animals and amazing scenery all the way there. Town was very friendly.too. Would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

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

Great to unplug

It was easy to forget the world In this serene setting. Bring all your toys and meal plan to minimize trips into town. Perfect set up for our family and my parents to reconnect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Summer vacation review

Great property with lots to do in the area- painted rocks lake, lake Como, fishing, and many hikes. Gary was easy to communicate with when necessary. Really enjoyed this stay.