Historical guest quarters on Rock Creek | Cabin in Clinton
1 Bedroom Cabin in Drummond, Clinton
During it's heyday this property, formerly known as The Valley of the Moon Ranch, originally belonged to William McDowell, the Lt. Governor of Montana from 1913 - 1921. Some noted visitors to the property were Theodore Roosevelt, cowboy author Louie L'Amour, and artist Charlie Russell. It is one of two historical Rock Creek properties offered by Trout Bums for rent, and one of the few buildings from that historic era that remains standing.
The Valley of the Moon property was later purchased by Bob and Maridell Bandy; the Bandy's daughter Bonnie Gilbert now owns the property where horses once again roam the 43 acres of lush green fields that remain of the original 1800 acre ranch. The balance of the property was sold to the USFS in the early 1970's leaving the remaining 43 acres fully surrounded by public access property. Rock Creek flows through the Southeast corner of the property. The 'Governor's Hole', a favorite fishing spot around the 3 mile marker of Rock Creek is named after this home, which can be seen across the creek.
Many artifacts remain on the property from its days as a working ranch, including old tractors, plows, sheepherders wagon, buggy house and other outbuildings. The octagon well house, which covers the original hand dug 20 ft deep brick lined well, is still there. Though the water quality is excellent from the hand pump that still works, the hand dug well is no longer used. A deeper, modern well, provides water for the property.
In addition to the old well house, the ice house (an old log structure) still stands on the south of the home and is a wonderful reminder of days gone by. The interior walls of the ice house were lined with boards that provided a layer of sawdust as insulation to keep the huge chunks of ice collected from the creek in the winter frozen in the summer, and ta-da, refrigeration!
Unfortunately, many years have passed and the Valley of the Moon home has been robbed of some of the former splendor, but renovation continues to unfold the beauty that once was there. The renovated guest quarters is a beautiful, fully equipped retreat for you to enjoy! The Bandy/Gilbert family (owners of this unique property) hope you will join in their excitement as they continue the workof restoring their Valley of the Moon Homestead to what it once was.
The 650 sq ft 'guest quarters' with private entrance adjoins the main portion of the home and the two units share the porch, grill and laundry room.
1 bath
satellite TV and wireless internet (NOTE: no land line, and limited cell service)
gas grill on shared porch
wood burning stove
electric range
microwave oven
12 cf refrigerator
1 private bedroom w/1 queen and 1 full
just a short walk to Rock access outside the door
all linens, towels, and cooking utensils provided
no smoking
Maximum occupancy 2
LEASHED Pets are welcome with $100 damage deposit and $20 pet fee
Get away from it all and come relax in the quiet, peaceful, beautiful countryside setting of Valley of the Moon Guest Quarters. Private, large, yet cozy cabin style living space, with full refrigerator, range, and microwave. Breathtaking views and pine covered mountain vistas. For the nature enthusiast options include, but are not limited to, wildlife photo ops, hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.
Rock Creek is a fisherman's haven. It is a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream which flows through the Sapphire Mountain Range, and hosts five species of wild trout; Rainbow, Brown, Bull, Cut Throat and Brook trout.
Historical guest quarters on Rock Creek is located in Drummond. Historical guest quarters on Rock Creek provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cabin features Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Historical guest quarters on Rock Creek has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Drummond has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Drummond, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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1 bathroom
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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Wood stove
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Coffee/tea maker
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Washing machine and dryer
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Car required
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1 per room
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Pet friendly
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Welcoming dogs only
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Smoke-free property
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Birdwatching nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Rafting nearby
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Sledding nearby
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Water tubing nearby
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DVD player
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TV with cable/satellite service
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In a rural location
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In the mountains
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On the river
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Phone
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WiFi available
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Barbecue grill
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Deck or patio
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Garden
Policies
Be prepared: check the latest covid-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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