Staubach Creek Ranch, Great Mountain Vistas in Big Sky Country
House in Canyon Ferry Lake, MT
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Montana's Staubach Creek Ranch - set in the shadows of the Elkhorn Mountains - features abundant wildlife viewing of elk, deer, birds and an array of other animals. Throw your line into the ranch's fishing pond stocked with brook trout. Explore the ranch's 1,600 acres or the nearby Elkhorns on foot or by horseback.
The ranch provides the perfect private getaway for a family or small group. Try your hand at wrangling or driving cattle. Or, just relax and enjoy views of the majestic Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains, both part of the Rocky Mountain range, and the nearby Canyon Ferry Lake.
This historic ranch was homesteaded in 1865 by Valentine Staubach, a German immigrant. Many of the original buildings remain on the ranch.
The newly remodeled guest house provides a comfortable residence for guests. Linens and towels are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances, silverware and flatware. The house also has a large-capacity washer and dryer.
Keywords: guest house, cottage,
The ranch provides the perfect private getaway for a family or small group. Try your hand at wrangling or driving cattle. Or, just relax and enjoy views of the majestic Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains, both part of the Rocky Mountain range, and the nearby Canyon Ferry Lake.
This historic ranch was homesteaded in 1865 by Valentine Staubach, a German immigrant. Many of the original buildings remain on the ranch.
The newly remodeled guest house provides a comfortable residence for guests. Linens and towels are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances, silverware and flatware. The house also has a large-capacity washer and dryer.
Keywords: guest house, cottage,
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Garden
Map of Canyon Ferry Lake, MT
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We’ve never felt so at home with a stay or vrbo! This ranch is stunningly beautiful with everything you need to have a wonderful get away with your friends or family. Being close to the lake was an amazing bonus too! The owners are so kind and remind me of so many of my family members, they went above and beyond to accommodate us in every way. We hope to be back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Jeff and Marie offer a wonderful opportunity to see working ranch life in a beautiful part of Montana. The house is large, very comfortable and well-stocked and they are right there if you need anything at all.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay. This was the 2nd time staying at this ranch. Jeff and Marie are great hosts. We stayed as a restful weekend halfway through our trip. It was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
All memebers of three generations gatheredto celebrate the wedding of our son and once again this ranch life escape provided the perfect place to accommodate those from out-of-town and enough room to feed the entire wedding rehearsal dinner!! The house is comfortable and complete with everything you need!! Since this was the 2nd time I have worked with the owners, I knew to expect these caring and thoughtful Montanans to check in on us and care enough to ensure our utter satisfaction. The ranch dogs were a delight to all and made everyone feel like we were at home. Again this year, our out of state guests saw elk, bald eagles, and even enjoyed several friendly walks to see the horses. Staubach Creek Ranch and Marie have made my hosting job a success two years in a row!!
Thank again!!!
10.0 / 10.0
It was very beautiful scenery best experience to enjoy what the beautiful state of Montana has to offer. We enjoyed every bit, and the owners were very good hosts. Definitely will be returning!
10.0 / 10.0
It’s a great place to experience Montana. The hosts are amazing.
10.0 / 10.0
The owners are very nice.I would recommend to anyone. Hope to come back in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
What a beautiful and relaxing stay. Our boys enjoyed being able to explore the outdoors, pet the dogs, and ride the horses. Marie and Jeff are so nice and welcoming. Would love to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful farm property with amazing sunrise and sunsets!! Stayed with full family and room for everyone to stretch out and have space. the ranch is amazing and they have a beautiful rustic barn that they have set up for weddings and events which would be the best place to get married!
The hosts are on site and available to assist and very welcoming and they offer horse rides around the ranch for a small extra which is totally worth it!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a perfect time (6 of us) at Staubach ranch. The property was beautiful. I’ve never taken so many pictures of a back yard. The owners are very nice and hospitable. They took some of us out on a horse ride. The house has plenty of space, is very comfortable and kitchen is very functional. We would stay again!
6.0 / 10.0
The location of this house is the best part about it! Everything you need is within walking distance and you are very near the ocean which was great! Amazing breakfast spots less than a block away, lots of shopping, and things to check out near by. However, if this house was located in a less desirable area, it would have been disappointing.
The house itself is an older home so the layout isn't the best for privacy or accessibility. The jack and jill bathroom on the second floor is connected to both bedrooms and does not have a lock on either door. I wouldn't recommend this set up for grown adult couples in each room due to the lack of privacy but perhaps it would be fine for a family with the kids in the upstairs bedrooms.
The only other bathroom in the house is downstairs and is only accessible through the master bedroom.
The pool in the back patio is very small and would work for floating or sitting but no actual swimming will be done by an adult.
Also beware the floors are very dirty! They don't look dirty, but oh my, the moment you have to wipe something off the floor with the towel and the towel comes back dark grey... its concerning as to when the last time the floors were cleaned.
Overall we had a lovely time and the accommodations were adequate. Just pointing out a few things that if I been more aware of in the listing, I likely would not have booked this home since we were 3 adult couples traveling together. This is a much better set up for a family.
8.0 / 10.0
Marie and Jeff where exceptional hosts. We had a wonderful time experiencing the ranch and riding horses while viewing spectacular scenery.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful and so peaceful
Jeff , Marie and their family were amazing. Such sweet people. I would definitely recommend a stay here. The ranch is so beautiful and peaceful. All the cares of the world just melt away at their ranch.
10.0 / 10.0
Ranch
Great place and a beautiful location.
10.0 / 10.0
Staubach Ranch New Years stay
Very nice ranch house property with plenty of room for a big family. Owners were very nice and easy to work with. Great views as well.
10.0 / 10.0
Great hospitality
Great hospitality, very nice people! We had a great time! 😌
10.0 / 10.0
A Great Stay at a Great Place!
My family and I stayed at Marie's ranch house for the first couple of days of our stay in Montana before we went north to Glacier National Park. We had plenty of room and were comfortable from the moment she walked out to our truck to welcome us as we drove in. Wish we could have spent a little more time there. I highly recommend the Hoffners' house and hospitality.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Stay in Winston
Only stayed here 1 night - but wish we had stayed more! Wonderful accommodations and excellent hosts in Jeff and Marie. Will certainly go back and spend more time - even have the kids try horseback riding!
10.0 / 10.0
Big family visits big sky country
A stay here is a breath of fresh air. The location is beautiful, the house is clean, and the hosts went out of their way to accommodate our family of 9 and give our children a little taste of life on their ranch. Our only regret is that we had such a short stay. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy retreat
We truly enjoyed meeting Jeff and Marie and were so pleasantly surprised with the cabin. It was very clean, roomy and had many sleeping options for our kids. The kids loved playing in the stream, catching frogs and meeting one of the ranch dogs! We loved sitting in the deck and watching the sun setting over the fields and mountains. We didn’t have time to take advantage of the tour of the ranch that was offered but plan on going back to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
First visit to Montana.
Jeff and Marie (Collin and Caitlyn) were beyond friendly and helpful. They have beautiful property and the guest house was very comfortable. This is a place we’ll forsure visit again.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic slice of heaven
We absolutely loved the ranch! The hosts graciously took us around the ranch to see the animals, letting my 4 year old feed a bottle calf, spend time with the horses, see a 3 day old colt, and play with their puppy! The puppy and my child’s exuberance matched in energy levels.
We wish we’d had more time to actually enjoy the views and fireplace in the family room, but this was just a short overnight for us.
Thank you Marie!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely relaxing !
Beautiful mountains, quiet atmosphere, and a relaxing home. Welcoming hosts. Watching the cattle and riding the horses was also an amazing experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Family resort
Well stocked kitchen With the hardware essentials for A family dinner and Breakfast! A nice great room for games and conversation
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful location!
This was our second stay at the ranch house. It is a great place to relax and spend time with family. The house is clean and stocked with everything we needed. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
September 2020 Stay
We rented this home as a small group of friends and it was perfect. There was enough space for everyone and we had everything we needed. The view is beautiful as well!
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful getaway yet plenty of adventures
The Staubach Ranch exceeded all expectations! We were met by Jeff and Marie who showed us around the spacious yet homey ranch house. Since we arrived after dark, we were given a tour the next morning of the ranch by Jeff and their son Colin. There is so much to keep everyone busy, no matter their interests. From relaxing on the front porch or back deck with a morning coffee or afternoon cool drink, to walking the many gravel roads, to traipsing through the fields. We went for a guided horseback ride and did some local fly fishing. Nearby is Canyon Ferry lake for a nice swim. The ranch is full of great photographic moments and the animals thrilled our kids, especially the three ranch dogs. They will be missed!
We enjoyed learning more about a ranch and all that goes into running it during a year. I don’t think any of us wanted to leave and we will definitely try to make a return trip. I’ve already recommended the ranch to friends and wish I could give it 6 stars on here.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing
Had a wonderful time, loved our horse trip rounding up the cattle.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful home and location
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The home was clean, well stocked, and perfect for us. The location and views can’t be beat. Marie and Jeff took great care of us. We all loved it and will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
A very warm hospitality
Jeff and Marie along with their family welcomed us with such warmth. They showed us around their ranch. They treated us as if they have known us for a long time.
We are impressed by the coziness of the Ranch House and the surrounding, such a beauty beyond description.
I would highly recommend this Ranch House to those who would like have a unique experience during their holiday time.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Ranch/Farm Experience
Our group of 6 loved the Staubach Ranch. Host were very friendly and willing to tell us all about their place and the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful experience!
Jeff and Marie were so nice and such wonderful hosts. Their home is amazing and we had a complete blast! The scenery is wonderful and I highly highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone of all ages. Thank you again!
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy and clean. Perfect for our group of four. Scenery is amazing and not too far from town.
Marie and Jeff are wonderful hosts. House was very clean and had all the necessary amenities. A perfect place to enjoy the beauty of Montana without being too far from the city. Beautiful ranch and I recommend taking a horse back ride to see some of their property. Our group was here for a working Mission trip so the ranch provided wonderful views and a peaceful setting to unwind every day. I highly recommend the Staubach Creek Ranch if you are visiting Helena or Bozeman. - Mike M.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!!!
We stopped at this amazing peaceful farm on our way from/to camping, and it offered all we could ask for and much more, Marie and Jeff went beyond them self’s to make us feel at home, and from a simple stop in the middle of our family trip it became the best part of it.
10.0 / 10.0
It was fantastic! We loved our stay and the hosts were great!
If you want to experience MT, then take some time to experience Staubach Creek Ranch. You won't regret it!
10.0 / 10.0
Warm & Welcoming!
I had my friend's bachelorette party at the Hoeffner Family's beautiful guest home! The family was so warm and welcoming to us, took us horse back riding, and made sure we had everything we needed. Hope to come back soon!
8.0 / 10.0
Bob and Patty
If you would like a comfortable and unusually natural experience and surroundings the guest house at the ranch makes you feel like you are a guest at the Ewing ranch on the TV show Dallas. We walked in and could not believe how spacious it was. 20 mile views out the windows and elk bugeling outside the windows at night was an added feature we enjoyed. The hosts are kind family people and there is a lot to learn about cattle, hay, fencing, water and horses if you like. This is an unexpected nice experience for couples or families. Totally down to earth.
10.0 / 10.0
The Welcoming Family and the Beautiful Ranch Made This Our Favorite Vacation!
We are so grateful to the Hoeffner family for their warmth and wonderful hospitality while we stayed at their lovely clean and comfortable guest home at their ranch. They are the perfect hosts and made us feel welcome and at home. We traveled with three children ages 9, 12 and 15 and all were entertained the whole time we were there, just exploring the surroundings, playing with the dogs, and enjoying spending time with our hosts, who are some of the nicest people we have met in a long time. The horseback riding was so much fun, and the horses and ranch are so well cared for, it was so interesting to learn the day to day operations of a ranch, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we all regretted leaving. We hope to be back one day soon, as the Staubach Creek Ranch is one of our all time favorite vacation spots, we consider the Hoeffner's our new friends, and this visit was by far the highlight of our summer. We highly recommend the Staubach Creek Ranch!
10.0 / 10.0
LOVED OUR STAY HERE!
We SO enjoyed our stay at Staubach Ranch! Heavenly surroundings and very nice spacious guest cabin. Our hosts were just great. They took us horse back riding and let our ten year old ride along in the tractor to bale hay. Enjoyed watching the family prepare for the State Fair rodeo. Loved experiencing ranch life and hope to return some day!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing family stay
Our three night stay was too short! Very welcoming host family who provided lots of options at the ranch and in the surrounding area. We enjoyed two horseback rides and a fun game of basketball in the barn! Would love to make a return trip!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Canyon Ferry Lake?
The average price for a rental in Canyon Ferry Lake is $264 per night. This rental is $44 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Staubach Creek Ranch, Great Mountain Vistas in Big Sky Country. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Staubach Creek Ranch, Great Mountain Vistas in Big Sky Country pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Staubach Creek Ranch, Great Mountain Vistas in Big Sky Country?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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