Darby is a small town in Montana and best suited for a holiday where you can get away from it all. Explore this place by stopping at local shops and cafes on your self-guided tour. The Bitterroot River runs just outside the town border, where visitors can go fishing. From Darby, it is also possible to head to the nearby Lake Como for day trips. Another popular attraction from Darby is the Bitterroot National Forest, where visitors can trek and partake in interesting activities such as mushroom harvesting. Pick up a unique souvenir for your home from Old West Antiques & Candy Store before heading back home. Make the most of a small-town visit by staying in accommodations that give a taste of local life. Continue scrolling for the best ranches to stay near Darby, Montana, for a unique holiday.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. The Cottage at Farmstead Hollow, Hamilton (from USD 115)
This cottage is part of Farmstead Hollow on the outskirts of Hamilton. Once an old bunkhouse, it has been completely renovated to include a heated floor and a full kitchen. The rental is fenced off from the rest of the farm to ensure privacy and has a private driveway. Note, though, that there are animal sounds during the day as they go about their usual routine.
Guests are welcome to bring their pets along for the stay. A fenced side yard offers them a safe space to stretch their legs or take a restful nap. It also includes a barbecue grill and outdoor furniture. If guests are interested in interacting with the animals, the host can arrange a time to take them around.
Top guest reviews
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there's a well-equipped kitchen comfortable bed heated floors and nice outside patio plus a washer and dryerperfect location the cottage was comfortable and the outdoor space was absolutely beautifulinternet laundry kitchen; all goodthis was a super cozy cottagecozy charming and the perfect place to unwindCleanliness:
highly recommended very clean and quietrelaxing setting clean comfortable spacemegan’s place was clean comfortable quiet and relaxingthe cabin was very well furnished and cleanthe room was clean cozy and warm in this early spring visit to the valleyHost:
great hostsmegan is a great hostbrain and meagan are wonderful hostsmegan was an amazing host her little slice of heaven was so peaceful and beautifulsuper friendly hosts made check-in a breezeRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful quiet private location but still close to town for all your needseasy to get to and close to townloved the location and would stay here againthe location is gorgeous quiet and cozyoverall a fun quaint location
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2. The Bitterroot Guest House, Victor (from USD 136)
The Bitterroot Valley is packed with adventure, and when you book a stay at The Bitterroot Guest House, you enjoy direct access to them all. The guest house is part of an 80-ac (32-ha) working farm with several hiking trails and two creeks running through the farm. On occasion, guests can even encounter a cougar or an eagle.
The rental includes a kitchen where visitors can easily prepare meals with the option of dining indoors, out on the deck, or in any spot on the farm. A minimum stay of two nights is also required to book this property.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
additionally good coffee a nice kitchen fun social area deck comfortable sleeping and huge showers are greatthe two rooms and two baths were perfect for us and our friendsCleanliness:
very clean and peacefulclean and so beautifulvery clean and new on the insideguest house was clean with warm comfy beds and large shower and bathroomgreat management and communication very clean quaint locationHost:
hosts were kind and knowledgeable about the areathe hosts were helpful and nicethe hosts were super warm friendly and responsivei truly can’t say enough about how peaceful the property is and how great the hosts aregreat place to stay owners are very quick to respond with anything you needRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for hiking since there are trails everywheregreat location and viewsgood location for exploring the bitterroot valleythis clean and modern two-bedroom unit is located in a beautiful and quiet location off the beaten trackplace was very nice quite and remote
3. ABC acres' Gate House, Hamilton (from USD 190)
Gate House is one of four available accommodation rentals on a permaculture farm in Bitterroot Valley. This place is situated towards the back of the farm and does not witness heavy farm activity. If you take a walk around the farm, you will be able to witness cattle grazing and farm hands at work. The Farm Stay Manager is the best person to contact for a list of activities you can partake in and around the farm.
This well-furnished rental includes a well-equipped kitchen with a stovetop, oven, and full-size refrigerator. You can even pick up pickles and jams packed at the farm to include in your meals.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
everything was high end clean and comfortablewe had a fantastic stay in the well-appointed and immaculately clean gate house at abc acresthe home was very clean and well organizedabc acres gate house was amazing the house is spotless new and on a working farmthe gate house is modern cozy and immaculately cleanHost:
james was a great hostthe host james was very hospitable and made sure we had everything we neededjames was an excellent host and greeted us upon check injames was an excellent host can’t wait to go backwe were very comfortable there and james is a helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
hamilton is really close and is a really neat little towncomfortable quiet place to spend a magical christmas retreat away from the city lifeabc acres is an amazing place to stay the gate house was perfect for our family of 4what are you waiting for? this place will restore your zen
4. Camas Creek Ranch, Hamilton (from USD 228)
Stay at this restored 1913 ranch surrounded by a 16-ac (6-ha) pasture bordering Camas Creek. Guests booking this property have year-round access to a 1-ac (0.40-ha) fenced-off lawn and a creek, but the pasture is off-limit between June and October. Cook meals in the modern kitchen with a six-burner stove and relish them on the leather-backed chairs in the dining room or on the wraparound porch. Post dinner, guests can sit around the fire pit or on the deck by the creek.
You can contact the host before booking if you wish to bring your pet dog or horses along. Note also that these are considered on a case-by-case basis, and bringing them entails additional fees.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
all the appliances were new and kitchen area was very large with nice large table and islandthe cabin was very roomy and comfortable for the 6 of usthe house was perfect it was open floor plan and all the rooms were great sizethe kitchen is well appointed with modern appliances and truly everything you could needgreat place with plenty of roomCleanliness:
very clean and minimalvery well maintained and cleanbeautiful clean and a true relaxing getawayHost:
camas was a wonderful host and we could not recommend her home more highlyof course the hosts are super accommodating and very easy to work withthe host was also very responsive when we had a questionRead more reviewsLocation:
this location is great and very privatethis place is in a private beautiful locationsuch an amazing stay the location was perfect secluded but not far from anything you might needquit and a bonus it is close to dutton ranch
5. Barn stay at the foot of the Bitterroot Mountains, Hamilton (from USD 141)
No matter where you turn your head, you will have panoramic views of the mountains and trees in this rental. This rustic but modern barn suite is part of a 44-ac (18-ha) ranch in the Bitterroot Valley. You can even sight farm animals here, such as cows, goats, and horses. Elks and whitetail deer are also often wandering through this place.
This suite is on the upper level, and the living room opens to an expansive balcony, where you can experience the comings and goings of a working farm. The suite includes a new mattress and a comfortable couch that can be converted into a bed.
Guests enjoy access to the fire pit, where wood and hot dog roasting sticks are available for guest convenience. What sets this ranch apart is the 24-hour fitness center that allows guests to stay fit even on holidays.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the space is super cozy with everything we needed and morepictures can not capture the charm and feeling of being somewhere this beautiful and cozywe had such an amazing and comfortable stayCleanliness:
very clean beautiful place to staysuper clean with well equipped kitchenvery clean and all the comforts of homethe apartment has everything you need was incredibly clean and stylish with soo many thoughtful touchesthe animals were a very fun addition the bed was very comfortable cute clean everything you could needHost:
and kelsey are the perfect hostsjr and kelsey were wonderful hosts who thought of everything in their little oasisthank you for hosting uswow where to start? kelsey and jr were wonderful hostsand the hosts so gracious and thoughtfulRead more reviewsLocation:
close to great hiking restaurants and shoppingchoose this location and you will not be disappointedbeautiful location and the barn suite is amazing 10/10 experiencewe had a wonderful relaxing stay the location is beautiful and close to good food drink and outdoor activitiesclose to skiing options so made it that much easier than driving too far
Visit Darby for a ranch stay experience
Sometimes, the kind of holiday you need is not in a popular destination, but instead in a place where you can choose to do as little as you want. So, look no further than this list of best ranches to stay near Darby, Montana, for an off-beat stay.
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