Cottage at Bunkhouse

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Helena, MT

Cathedral of St. Helena
‪3 min drive‬
Carroll College
‪4 min drive‬
Montana State Capitol
‪4 min drive‬
Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Cottage is a one bedroom/bath cottage part of the Historic Lawrence and Amanda Beaver property .4 miles from downtown Helena. The property is surrounded by a 75 mile trail system that all funnel right to the property. WiFi and a Smart TV are provided as well as a washer/dryer and dishwasher. Its proximity to the breweries and downtown amenities makes this a walkable destination with a mountain feel.

Property manager

Eliza Wiley

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please treat the Cottage as if it were your home.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Helena

Located in Helena, this cottage is in the city centre and in the mountains. Reeder's Alley and Cathedral of St. Helena are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinemark Helena and Bill Roberts Golf Course. Great Northern Carousel and Exploration Works are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Helena, MT

What's nearby

Reeder's Alley - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Cathedral of St. Helena - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Helena Civic Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Carroll College - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Montana State Capitol - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

Helena, MT (HLN-Helena Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brewhouse Pub & Grille - ‬4 min drive
‪Windbag Saloon & Grill - ‬14 min walk
‪Staggering Ox - ‬4 min drive
‪Suki Cafe - ‬18 min walk
‪Blackfoot - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage at Bunkhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Cottage at Bunkhouse located?

Located in the heart of Helena, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Reeder's Alley, Holter Museum of Art and Cathedral Church of St. Peter. Cathedral of St. Helena and Helena Civic Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

30 Mar, 2025

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

Close to Downtown and Historical Helena

We liked that this property is within walking distance to Last Chance Gulch. The property is old but that is its charm. We walked to downtown restaurants for dinners out.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda Q.

9 Mar, 2025

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

Visit

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

17 Feb, 2025

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

cutest cottage in town

love the location & the home is so cute & cozy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

8 Jan, 2025

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

Lovely Home

What an amazing home! Just the right size with the right amenities. Clean and warm with lots of added goodies, such as toys for our dogs, comfortable sectional, well stocked kitchen, comfy bed, pillows, etc. Overall a great stay that we hopefully will enjoy again soon! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Birthday guests

Great location for extra family to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meme K.

12 Dec, 2024

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

Perfect location, walking downtown in minutes or walking trails in minutes.

We spent a month here with 2 dogs, fenced in yard was perfect for easy in & out, lots of walking. Downtown Helena is delightful, great restaurants &bakeries & beautiful nature trails.

Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley F.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Such a cozy charming cottage

We absolutely LOVED our stay here. I, my husband, and our 2 medium/large dogs stayed at Eliza’s cottage for a couple weeks in October. This place is such a treat, especially if you have dogs, with a fenced yard just big enough for our fur babies to have some space so never never felt too cooped up. The ONLY reason I did not give 5 stars for cleanliness is just to inform fellow prospective guests that the cottage is very old, and comes with a few old house issues, but they did not bother me at all. Eliza cleans the cottage thoroughly and I personally am impressed there are not more apparent challenges with such an old structure. On that topic, the age of the house is a huge part of why I found it so charming and cozy. It is located in/near the oldest part of Helena. The neighborhood is rich with history that you can enjoy as you make the short walk to old downtown or to nearby trails. Eliza was always communicative, friendly, and kind. She went above and beyond to be helpful. I can’t say enough good things about Eliza’s cottage. Don’t hesitate to book this stay, especially if you have dogs. :)

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley F.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Absolutely love this place

This was our 2nd stay at Eliza's cottage. We love this place so much. Of any rental house I've stayed at, this one feels the most like a true home and is probably my favorite. So many convenient and considerate touches, like every kind of small device charger you could need, coffee, tea, plenty of dog toys, a dog crate, etc. Eliza is communicative, kind, considerate, and accommodating. The small fenced yard is very helpful, and effective for well behaved, larger dogs (there are a lot of small escape routes for little fur babes.) The neighborhood is so charming. We regularly walked to old downtown for dinner, reading the plaques for the historic miner homes along the way. Be aware that the cottage is very old and comes with some old building challenges such as crooked doorways, and a few insects here and there. I personally feel it all adds to the charm and would not deter me from staying again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joella B.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Great cottage

Very cute cottage near downtown. Really enjoyed the space and location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra O.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Unique Cottage

Lovely area, house built into a hill so some steep steps and a lot of them. Great grassy area for dogs to play and dog toys left for them which my young dog was thrilled with. A nice deck area off the back entrance was great to read a book and watch the dogs play. Fencing is wire and not suitable for small dogs, but worked fine for my bigger dogs. Host very communicative and responsive. Kitchen very well stocked, kitchen counter was not clean and wine bottles and cans left in laundry room, and had to clean up previous renters dog poop in yard, but none of these were a big deal. Over all the stay was very nice, steps were a bit of an issue with my knees, but the dogs had a great time and I'd stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Comfortable, Clean and Good Location

Enjoyed this dog friendly property. Although an older (historic) home, it had all the amenities we needed for an easy and enjoyable stay. Bed was very comfortable which is always a bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian B.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Amazing stay!

Perfect location (close to downtown) but in a really quiet neighborhood. Great stay and awesome host!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Second Stay at the charming cottage

Excellent location, this cottage worked perfectly for out stay. Second time staying here both related to a bridal shower and wedding. Even climbed to Mt Helena Summit this time. My wife is talking about making an annual trip to Helena because these accommodations work out so well for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Cottage Perfection!

So cozy, perfect blend of old and new. Lots of thoughtful details and decor. Excellent location, could easily bike/walk downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Highly recommend!

The little house was clean and decorated nicely. The bed great. It was handy to have a washer/dryer. I was traveling with my dog and was provided a whole basket of loaner toys and a crate so I could leave her contained when attending events of my trip. Eliza was super fast at responding to my needs and I felt welcome.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kerri C.

5 Jul, 2024

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

The perfect spot

This place was a great find. Located just outside of West Helena, convenient to everything, yet very peaceful. Well appointed and so comfortable. Nice deck to relax and BBQ in the evening. Dog friendly with small enclosed area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect Visit to Hometown

We rented this truly exceptional cottage for three nights for business in my hometown of Helena where we no longer know anyone. I chose this historic brick home, up against the wooded hills at the mouth of Grizzly Gulch, for its nearness to old Downtown and to Reeder's Alley where my brother had an art studio ... long ago. It was a splendid choice: quiet, secure, pretty, in great repair, hung with nice art and big maps, a likeable kitchen stocked with staples and necessities; we filled the fridge, cooked most of our meals, did laundry, enjoyed Roku TV, slept well and stayed very comfy. Tip o' the hat to the fine hostess for such a tasteful place, we'll stay here again next visit too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Comfy perch in historic Helena neighborhood

Really interesting area of Helena. Close to downtown but just blocks from the amazing South hills trail system. Older house structure managed with lots of care and attention to detail. I stayed there with my dog and it was ideal. We both slept great and there really wasn’t a thing that we were missing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

28 Jun, 2024

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

vrbo rental helena mt

Landlord was very helpful and and we enjoyed our stay. For people who don't want to get in their car Readers alley in the downtown area where all Within walking distance

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea W.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Super cute, great location, a few issues

The cottage bunkhouse is a funky, historical building just slightly off the beaten path. Nothing is far away from anything else in Helena, so it's location is perfect. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could want except a pizza cutter. My complaints were 1--the lock combo got me in, but then didn't work after that. However, I didn't feel unsafe due to location. 2--There were a smattering of worm-like creatures on the floors, walls, and ceilings. Grossed me out, but might not be a big deal to someone else. I still recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

30 May, 2024

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

Located in the historic center of town.

It was great to stay in such a historical home. Very comfortable little house. Comfortable bed and nicely stocked.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

F Patrick H.

13 May, 2024

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

Eliza’s house

Very clean, convenient location, nice fenced play area for our dog,

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

29 Apr, 2024

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

Charming accommodations

Old but very charming. Quite spacious for a cottage. Most people would consider this to be a lot of steps but they are easy to climb. Pet friendly. Good parking. I would definitely book it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie F.

14 Mar, 2024

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

Great property

Such a beautiful location

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R., Dillon, USA

19 Feb, 2024

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

Old Helena charm

It was worth spending a little more to have the fenced yard for the dogs. The location was great too. I bet it would be fun in the Summer with the grill. We will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024