Coal Creek Mountain LodgePREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!
Cabin in Salmon River, ID
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Salmon River, ID
RRRR
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
Great stay- lots of wildlife & well stocked cabin
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
4.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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!!
5.0 / 5.0
Time to unplug
We love coming here to unplug. Great trails and water access.
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing!
Super easy and everything was just like property detailed. We had a great time relaxing and enjoying this beautiful property.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!!
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome getaway
Great quiet place to spend some time.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
2.5 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Family Retreat
This was the perfect property for our 4 generation family gathering. There was room enough to spread out and ample space for all to gather together as well. The cabin is so comfortable, thoroughly supplied, and decor absolutely perfect. The kids loved all the outdoor space to play in. The adults loved evening in the pavilion and around the campfire. Gary was probably the best host I’ve worked with...prompt and detailed in his communication. There are countless places to hike, swim, fish and kayak close by. I highly recommend this place for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of life.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Getaway
Beautiful landscaped property with multiple dwellings and close to the river and lake. Wonderful and convenient amenities great for families.
5.0 / 5.0
Montana
Great
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for experiencing nature.
The property was the perfect place for our family to experience nature. The cabins were great for a large family get away.
5.0 / 5.0
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!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Fishing Trip
Everything was great. We all enjoyed our week of fishing.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
West Fork Cabin
We enjoyed our stay at the main cabin. The efficient wood stove, well stocked kitchen and comfortable porches to relax was just what we’d hoped for. Beautiful country, we loved exploring the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfy and Convenient
This was a great place to come back to each day after attending our family reunion at a nearby campground. It was both comfy and convenient. The drive past the lake was beautiful! A really, really nice place!
5.0 / 5.0
Unplugged and Loved It!
Great cabin home in an excellent location! We saw elk in the front yard, and the views to and from were spectacular.
5.0 / 5.0
Spectacular mountain vistas
Whitewater rafting, ATV rides, drives through the mountain side, all revealed spectacular views of the mountains. Weather was on the chilly side, but that didn't slow down our Florida based group! Newlyweds from Cincinnati enjoyed the fishing and shared fly rods with the group. Lots of great food and fun! Enjoyed fires in the evening and lots of adventures by day. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and cottage with our crew.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing trip!
We had 6 couples and stayed one week. Absolutely loved our time here. We rented all three homes on the property and all were perfect! We had deer and elk in the front yard every morning. We would definitely recommend this home to everyone. Clean, quiet and well maintained.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Guys Trip
The entire experience was off the chain! I booked the trip for MY Son and his 2 sons, and 2 of my adult nephews, from the drive to the house, to the amazing property, we were all blown away! My grandsons were in awe, being from Florida this was all new to them from the mountains, to the painted rocks, the river (creek) to the Elk and Deer that roam the properties. The 2 days of snow was also a bonus! Loved it We Will Be Back!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfection
We had a perfect time at Coal Creek Mountain Lodge! The house is well appointed, plenty of space for multiple families, very clean, quite and well.....just perfect! We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Well maintained property in an absolutely awe inspiring setting. Abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities. Property has everything you need to make your stay comfortable and relaxing!!
5.0 / 5.0
Pictures did not do it justice. It was beautiful.Great place for the Family. Looking forward to our next trip to Montana.
5.0 / 5.0
We just had a little couples retreat as well as my 10 year anniversary which we stayed in two of the cabins offered, both cabins was very clean and had all essentials needed in the cabins. It is surrounded by wildlife and fly fishing is nearly right out the front door. Access to the national forest is only a short drive away and the forestry roads were clear and maintained very nicely.
I would highly recommend the trek to Horse Creek hot springs, it was a great little surprise 12 miles into the forest, although the drive was off the beaten path it was very scenic.
If you don't mind the driving Glacier National Park is a little over 3 hrs. and Yellowstone about 4.5 hours away which we did both during our stay here.
We stayed Oct. 13-20 2018
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Plum for opening your little piece of paradise to us. If available, we will be staying here again in the future.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Salmon River?
The average price for a rental in Salmon River is R 4,558 per night. This rental is R 990 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Coal Creek Mountain LodgePREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Coal Creek Mountain LodgePREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views! pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Coal Creek Mountain LodgePREMIER mountain lodge with beautiful scenic views!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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