Plan ahead for your summer trip! Glacier is requiring tickets and Yellowstone lodging & activities get booked quickly! Glacier National Park will, like last year, use a reservation system for the summer of 2024 for people traveling on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, North Fork area & Many Glacier in an effort to control crowds and promote safety in the park. While Yellowstone National Park is not requiring tickets to enter the park, the campgrounds, lodging and tours get booked quickly so make sure to plan in advance! To help inform our Stay Montana guests and make sure they have a smooth ..read more

Exclusive Food Options for Our Stay Montana Guests! We are delighted to announce a new food delivery option for our Big Sky and Bozeman guests! Stay Montana has partnered with OrdersUp! to put together a menu with many exclusive chef-prepared offerings. Stay in Whitefish or Bigfork? OrdersUp can now ship meals anywhere in Montana! Browse & Order Your Goodies Here Food options Fully prepared meals delivered right to your vacation rental Breakfast, Bakery, Entrees, and Desserts Can make custom meals for your entire stay We think our guests will love ordering breakfast items that they can q ..read more

Montana is lucky to offer many wildlife sighting opportunities. Deer, fox, and even elk are common sightings. Additionally, you may see black bear, grizzly bear, bison, moose, mountain goats, big horn sheep, bobcats, mountain lions, wolves, and more. In the bird family, you may see bald eagles, golden eagles, hawks, wild turkey, owls, pheasants, grouse, ducks, geese, swan, and more! You may even see some of these beautiful creatures around your vacation rental. To make sure you have the most amazing, SAFE vacation, we’ve outlined some guidelines in this content. Please respect the wildlife and ..read more

Coming soon! Lakeview Escape Whitefish! We’ll keep you posted as soon as this property is bookable but in the meantime, enjoy this sneak peak… Nestled amidst the pristine wilderness of Whitefish, Montana, this luxurious 3-level log home is the epitome of rustic elegance while overlooking Whitefish Lake. With 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms, and a generous 2,735 square feet of living space, this home offers an unparalleled retreat for those seeking the perfect blend of nature and luxury. As you approach the home, you’re greeted by the charm of a stunning log cabin. The exterior is a ma ..read more

As a local, family & employee-owned company, we love being involved in the communities & giving back where our team and some of our homeowners live, work, raise families & play!  You’ll see our team around Montana volunteering, serving on boards, sponsoring events, and of course, handing out Ella Cookies! Proud Sponsors: Big Sky Ski & Education Foundation, Wildlands Festival, Big Sky Chamber, GHS Raptors Youth Soccer, Whitefish Chamber, Bigfork Area Chamber, Bozeman Chamber, Oktoberfest in Whitefish, Whitefish Christmas Stroll, Big Sky Shred Day ..read more

Here are a few fun questions we asked to get to know Ashley: Where was the best vacation you ever took? Mix between traveling the sea on an Alaskan Cruise and my trip to Valdez, Alaska! On the cruise, we saw whales, went through wild hurricane waters, and came across some of the most amazing glaciers and islands. In Valdez, there was the most scenic and seriously fun whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, hiking… all the fun things, on repeat, with fresh seafood every day! What do you think is the most important thing in a home for a guest? Cleanliness! If it’s clean and organized, everything else ..read more

We are proud to announce we achieved Superhost status with Airbnb on July 1st, the team worked extremely hard to achieve this and we know it will have a positive impact for our owners. Congrats to the team on this huge accomplishment! What is AirBnb Superhost status? It’s earned with a 4.8 review average score with 100% response rate, and less than 1% cancellations. With these cancellation requirements, it’s extremely difficult to achieve for any company with 50+ properties. This designation will get our listings better placement, included as a search filter, and higher trust from guests ..read more

Foo Fighters+River Conservation=   Stay Montana is delighted to announce that we’re sponsoring Wildlands Festival in Big Sky! August 4-6, 2023! Did you know it’s THE largest river conservation effort in history?! And did we mention Foo Fighters & Lord Huron?! Lodging is going quickly so reserve your home base today!  Learn more about the lineup, amazing river conservation efforts and buy your tickets! We’re so excited to assist in Wildlands Festival’s fantastic river conservation efforts and give back to the community where our team, their families, and some of our owners liv ..read more

Ella Torsleff, daughter of the Stay Montana owners, developed this unique recipe when she was only 14 years old, and Stay Montana quickly began making them for all our guests and getting raving reviews. Fresh Ella Cookies are placed in each of our vacation rentals for guests to enjoy at check-in! From Ella, “My family loves my cookies and I hope you enjoy them too!” Ingredients: •Butter, 1 cup •Sugar, 3/4 cup •Brown Sugar, 1/4 cup •Egg yolk, 2 •Vanilla, 1 tsp •Flour, 2 cups •Salt (optional), 1/4 tsp •Oatmeal, regular or quick, 3/4 cup •Rice Krispies cereal, 3/4 cup •Milk Chocolate morsels, 3/4 ..read more

Gorgeous Waterfront Marina Cay 100% Remodel! We all love a good before/after story… check out Marina Cay Vista Della Baia! Completely remodeled! From the homeowners, “We literally took everything out and started from the ground up. Leveled the floor after tile and carpet removal, retextured and painted the walls. Redesigned the space.” From the Stay Montana family, “The owners truly did a fantastic job and took every detail into consideration from fixtures to furniture. This property already has such a perfect waterfront location and drool-worthy views, they really took it to the next level w ..read more