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Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol.

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Chair or Couch for conversation, tv or a phone call.  Lots of books.
View from the couch--55-inch TV.  200+ channels.  Netflix, Prime Video.
Kitchenette & Breakfast Bar Seating from living room side
Private Bedroom--King Bed
Large mirror/vanity on right. Large mirror/sink area on left. New fixtures 2018.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Helena, MT
  • Montana State Capitol
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of St. Helena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carroll College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol.

• Bright, updated and spotless 950 square-foot walkout apartment (average hotel executive suite has 550 square-feet) with private entrance and off-street parking.

• Off street parking behind the house, near the steps down to the apartment. Please pull forward so as not to block garage door. Please do not park in front of the house.

• NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. There are two flights of stairs to access the apartment: 8 steps down and then another 3 steps into the apartment.

• Large master bedroom with King bed, luggage rack, plenty of closet space and lots of drawers and shelves to store your stuff for a two-week or 3-month stay.

• Kitchen area with induction cook top, toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker, microwave and small refrigerator. Fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils, cutting boards, colanders, dishes, cups, glasses, bowls and silverware for cooking and serving meals.

• We provide K-cups and tea bags for a Keurig coffee maker.

• Helena's cold mountain water tastes great right out of the tap. Small freezer compartment in refrigerator for ice.

• Open living room with large, comfortable couch, 54-inch tv with free access to extra Roku "live" channels, Netflix, Prime video and YouTube. Plenty of books in the apartment--feel free to browse.

• Great workspace with WiFi, large desk and chair. Good cell phone and Wi-Fi coverage. Lots of outlets to plug in electronics.

• Large, spotless, modern bath with subway-tile shower, vanity, 2 large mirrors and ceramic-tile floor.

• Private, enclosed lawn and flower garden area just outside the apartment for guest use during warm weather. 2-burner tabletop BBQ available if you'd like to cook outdoors. Sitting bench converts into a small picnic table.

• Apartment completely private with separate entrance and locks on entry and bedroom doors. Owners on-site and available, if needed.

• Owners respect the privacy of all guests and will not enter the apartment without permission except in case of emergency.

• BEDS... 2 beds available: a) a king bed in the private bedroom and b) a queen bed in the large, open living-room area (max 4 guests)

• WORKSPACE...Large desk. Perfect for computer work, Zoom calls, or phone calls. Access to high-speed internet and Wifi.

• Not suitable for pets

• No smoking inside the apartment. Smoking outside is okay.

• NO PARTIES--Apartment is located in our home in a quiet residential neighborhood. Please observe quiet time between 10pm and 7am.

• Regular check in time is after 2:30pm; regular check out time is before 11am. However, we try to be flexible to meet the needs of our guests.

• Please let us know your approximate time of arrival a few days before you get to Helena

• Before checkout:
a) Please wash dirty dishes and return to cupboard
b) Please leave used towels and bed linens in the hallway
c) Leave apartment key on counter
d) Bagged trash bags can (not required) be put in the black bin in
the alley
e) Sign our guest book (on back counter in kitchen area) if you
wish. All comments/suggestions for improvement are
appreciated.

• If you have any questions about the apartment, the Helena area or Montana, don't hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to provide a spotless, relaxing and comfortable place for our guests to stay.

Property manager

Larry Putnam
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Helena

Located in Helena, this apartment is in the city center and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Spring Meadow Lake State Park and Lake Helena Wildlife Management Area, while Montana Historical Society Museum and Holter Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Helena, MT

What's nearby

  • Montana Historical Society Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Montana State Capitol - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cathedral of St. Helena - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Carroll College - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Helena Civic Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Town Pump - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪1889 Coffee House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lewis & Clark Brewery & Tap Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Helena's Best! Large, comfortable apartment near State Capitol. located?

Located in the heart of Helena, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Montana Historical Society Museum and Montana State Capitol. Cathedral of St. Helena and Reeder's Alley are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and centrally located

Wonderful stay. Perfect location to get around Helena and outside area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value!

We totally enjoyed the experience. We will definitely do it again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

Worked great for us. Nice apartment style accommodations with living room and kitchen area. Friendly owner and good parking. Highly recommend
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Clean and convenient
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meme K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to enjoy & explore Helena

Having stayed at many VRBOs across the country, this was by far the best! Perfect location, comfortable & spacious, delicious coffee, comfortable beds, incredible shower....I highly recommend this property. Larry & Mary were so welcoming, helpful & just so nice!! We will stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Mary and Larry made me feel at home from the minute I arrived. I’m moving to the Helena area and their cute little apartment provided the perfect location for a temporary home base. It’s very clean and has everything you need to feel at home. I would recommend this to anybody who would be visiting Helena or the surrounding area.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE M., Santa Fe, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Helena

It was a delightful stay at Putnam rental. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The rental was clean, quiet & thoughtfully decorated with Christmas reminders through out . I hope to stay there again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helena visit

Quiet and relaxing accommodations, friendly owners, enjoyed our time while visiting
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helena Stay

Great place to stay. Owners were super and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Experience

The hosts are warm, welcoming, responsive and generous. The property location is accessible, safe and lovely. The unit is well-furnished and impeccably clean. If you are thinking of Helena for a stay, I highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dora B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very convenient place to stay.

We were grateful to find this cozy apartment in Helena. It is very clean, practical and the hosts are very accommodating. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ward Y., South Grafton, MA

This Will Always Be My First Call in Helena!

Our hosts, Mary and Larry, truly understand the purpose and value of providing space in their home to strangers. Four young adults in our group needed a place to call their own and this rental was perfect. All in our group were very pleased with this property and would recommend to anybody. This is a quiet, easily accessible neighborhood with off-street parking. The apartment was very clean and inviting, with a great kitchenette, a nice shower (big enough that all four could have used simultaneously!), and even a little vanity for - well, vanity. On this trip, in other locations in Helena and Bozeman, we unfortunately experienced two other very disappointing properties, so this review is a fair comparison to the local market. I would choose this property again and will make it my first call when returning to Helena!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Well-appointed and very comfortable apartment

We spent 2 weeks in Helena at Larry and Mary's place. The apartment is spacious, comfortable and well-appointed with all you need. The large bedroom features lots of closet space and a king size bed. The living room is comfortably furnished and includes a great working area with a big desk and window with a view of the nicely landscaped courtyard. Finally, the bathroom was also roomy with lots of hooks for hanging things and space for setting things. Mary and Larry are gracious and welcoming hosts. We look forward to visiting Helena again and staying in their apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

carol Z.

Awesome

Everything about our stay was amazing. The apartment was spot less. There were so many extra amenities from the muffins and candies on arrival to the other extras of coffee and sodas to the extra toiletries and use of laundry facilities Larry and Mary were excellent hosts. We have and will recommend their apartment to other family members and anyone else looking for a recommendation. We ourselves will certainly book with them again next time we are in Helena. Don and Carol Zeñs. Illinois
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Larry Putnam

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Larry and Mary Putnam are life-long Montanans, although we've lived in a couple of other states too. Helena's a special place for both of us. Larry's great-great grandfather came to Montana in 1862 and owned a hotel in Jefferson City, near Helena. And Mary's great-grandfather, a stone mason, built a small brick house for his family in Helena in the 1890s, still in use today.

Larry spent 37 years serving as a CEO for small hospitals in rural towns across Montana. Before moving back to Helena 16 years ago (we lived here in the 1970s), Larry was the hospital CEO in Malta, Montana, and Mary served as a Head Start teacher there for 14 years.

Larry and Mary have done a lot of business and vacation travel over the years. We're excited to host guests in our Helena apartment.

Our goal is to provide a spotless, comfortable and relaxing space in Helena for guests to enjoy a great travel experience, like many of the trips Mary and I have enjoyed over the years.

We're firmly rooted in Helena and Montana and can point you in the right direction to enjoy your stay whether it's a business trip or vacation to spend time with friends and family or hike/mountain bike in the mountains of western Montana.

Why they chose this property

Great mountain views. Hiking trails on the mountain behind the apartment. We often see deer in our front yard early in the morning or at dusk.

There is a private, enclosed lawn and flower garden just outside the apartment for guest use. Lots of bird houses. Sometimes we see hummingbirds. There is a 2-burner table top BBQ available (ask Larry and Mary) if you'd like to cook outdoors in the patio area during summer. A very nice sitting bench in the patio area also converts into a small picnic table.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to the Montana State Capitol building, Montana Historical Society Museum, state government offices and St. Peter's Hospital. Two grocery stores and a convenience store within .8 mile. Large city park 3 blocks away. Short drive (less than 10 minutes) to Helena's historic Last Chance Gulch downtown walking mall with historic buildings, restaurants, micro-breweries, The Parrot chocolate shop and soda fountain, bookstores, shops and art galleries.

Languages:

English

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