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Wilderness, wildlife, and fishing cabin - The Ponderosa at Alta Ranch

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A log cabin with a chimney, wooden steps, and a metal railing.
A calm lake with dense forested hills in the background.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
A log cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, and a small round table.
A log cabin bedroom with a bed, quilt, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Darby, MT
  • Place, Bitterroot River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Painted Rocks State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Darby Park
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Darby

With a stay at this cabin in Darby, you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Bitterroot River and within 3 minutes by car from Painted Rocks State Park..This cabin is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Painted Rocks Lake and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Painted Rocks State Recreation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Bitterroot River - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Painted Rocks State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Painted Rocks Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum - 52 min drive - 39.8 miles
  • Darby Park - 55 min drive - 40.7 miles

Getting around

  • Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County) - 137 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wilderness, wildlife, and fishing cabin - The Ponderosa at Alta Ranch

Escape and relax in this authentic log cabin. It offers 2 bedrooms with convertible king beds to two twin beds, full bathroom, and a loft with sitting room. It's a riverside sanctuary perfectly suited for a fly-fishing retreat or a family getaway. Enjoy 340 pristine acres with a full mile of the West Fork of the Bitterroot River at your doorstep, this cabin offers the ultimate Montana experience.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please do the dishes and leave your dirty towels in the tub.
Please take your trash to the cans in front of the lodge.
Please turn off the lights and leave your key on the table.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Wilderness, wildlife, and fishing cabin - The Ponderosa at Alta Ranch Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a stunning stay! Truly a Montana mountain cabin with access to a beautiful river and fire pit. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026