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Bighorn River fly fishing - Lake bass fishing - Waterfowling - Sleeps 2 - 8

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Smith, MT
  • Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
    4 min walk
  • Bighorn Trout Shop
    8 min walk
  • Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center
    8 min drive

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About the area

Fort Smith

Located in Fort Smith, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Bighorn Trout Shop. .This vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bighorn River and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area - 4 min walk
  • Bighorn Trout Shop - 8 min walk
  • Yellowtail Dam Visitor Center - 8 min drive
  • Yellowtail Dam Marina - 31 min drive
  • Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument - 77 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bighorn River fly fishing - Lake bass fishing - Waterfowling - Sleeps 2 - 8

There is a reason that this property is rated “10/10 Exceptional” over the past seven years. You cannot find a house in Ft. Smith that offers as comfort – so much room, quality beds, leather furniture, open mountain views and kitchen amenities that the TroutHouse in Ft. Smith does – all only a quick walk from the fly shops, gas station and convenience store. And you can stay connected with the fastest wireless signal in Ft. Smith from its Starlink satellite dish.

This property was set up by owners who know Montana and what it takes to have a great day on the water or in the field. Directly put, it’s a first-class ticket for coach fare when you want to do a trip right. It’s an impeccably maintained home just 2 blocks south of the fly shops and Yellowtail Market on HWY 313 in Fort Smith.

The TroutHouse is located only ½ mile from the Bighorn River launch Afterbay boat ramp and even closer to the entrance of the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, near the Yellowtail Dam.

The house sleeps eight (six beds), featuring 3 bedrooms – 2 queen beds and two pairs (4 beds) of sturdy twin XL bunk beds (1/2 of king size). It has 2 full bathrooms, and a washer/dryer in the mud/wader room. The mud room is set up to easily take off your gear and dry out your waders and hunting clothes overnight. If you need to stay connected to the office, the house has a second monitor, office chair, and desk to give you a comfortable space to do what you need.

The cabin features a large party deck with lots of patio furniture for outside lounging, a propane Weber grill, and a rod and gear utility shed if additional secure storage is needed during your stay. There is ample parking for 6 vehicles and the circle driveway makes it easy to manage boat trailers.

This property has a fully equipped kitchen, relaxing family room with HDTV, DVD player, MP3 compatible stereo and plenty of private space throughout house. Central heating and A/C ensure your stay will comfy regardless of the season. The house’s high speed dedicated wireless internet (90mg per second) service offers guests’ unlimited access to streaming and a wide selection of digital content.

We look forward to hosting you on your next trip to the Bighorn.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bighorn Fish

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: There are ample places outdoors to have a smoke.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Bighorn River fly fishing - Lake bass fishing - Waterfowling - Sleeps 2 - 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bighorn
Had a great stay here. Had everything we needed plus more. Comfortable and in great location to fish the Bighorn!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trouthouse
This is our 2nd time at this property. We enjoy the location and house. Nice and homie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
My crew of buddies all commented this was one of the best fishing/hunting homes they've stayed in. A well stocked kitchen including things you typically forget to bring (ziplocks, detergent, etc). Great mattresses, nice towels and even a DVD collection! Felt like home.....
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This home is set up perfectly for multiple friends wanting to enjoy the fishing experience at Ft. Smith. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, easy access to the river. Check it out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
House was great we had a good time on the river on got to come back to very comfortable house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bighorn Experience
We have made multiple visits to this property as it is always clean and well appointed for our group stay. This visit was no exception. Terrific place to make the headquarters for your bighorn fishing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sacred Waters | Fantastic Property
We had never been on the Big Horn River or been to Fort Smith. This property and its owners made our visit perfect. Very comfortable home with all our needs covered. We loved it and would absolutely rent from them again. Great instructions and very simple to utilize all aspects involved. Did I mention the access to some of the best trout fishing in the country was a double bonus? Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RIchard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Clean and Convenient Clean Comfortable
This house is roomy and sleeps 8. It is quite nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vito A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great isolated rental on the reservation
Fully stocked and a good location right next to the river. Quiet area with no disturbances and a local friendly community. Check in was easy and we didn't have any issues other than dated appliances and features. It is a far drive from anything major so coming ready for days alone is necessary. The local market has almost no supply and the people running it are rude and uncooperative. It is best just to avoid it. The surrounding landscape is serene and as long as you don't have to interact with any of the locals, it is pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
We had a wide range of ages 8-70. We all slept comfortably and enjoyed our stay. This property is what is described. The host even helped give information on having a successful fishing experience. Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trouthouse
The Trouthouse is always our go-to place in Fort Smith while fishing the Bighorn. The location is perfect and we can get as many as 8 of us staying there.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual fishing trip
It's perfect for 2 and would also be good for 4
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Very nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Communication
Had a great stay at the Trout House. Accommodations are great and the location is very nice. Eddie was very helpful with the check-in process and helping with local recommendations. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

louis g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tight Lines!
Great place to stay! Eddie is man and gives you all the info you need in order to have a successful trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TJ V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great trip to the Bighorn!
We love the TroutHouse! Great place to stay. Fishing was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Montana get away
Very nice property and one of the best places to stay in Ft. Smith.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sept Bighorn trip
Great stay, comfortable and included everything we needed during our stay. Kitchen well furnished, towels, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would have been perfect if WiFi worked
Nice place and great location for fly fishing. The house was stocked with everything you might need. It would have been a perfect stay had the WiFi worked. With elderly parents, it was tough to not be able to be in contact. If you need WiFi you might confirm with property manager that it is indeed working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trouthouse
Always a great place to stay when fishing the Bighorn!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diamond L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Bighorn
This was such a wonderful rental. Great location and wonderful home full of great amenities and space. Would absolutely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect little get away!
The TroutHouse is an awesome place to stay. It has the perfect amount of space and it’s so quiet in the neighborhood!! My pets loved the back patio with access to the nice yard. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TJ V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great as always
Another great trip to the TroutHouse. Great fishing and a great place to stay. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT EVERY TIME
The Trouthouse is our go-to lodging on the Bighorn. The owners are attentive to every detail and need. The propertt has all the amenities you need and is very comfortable. This is our 6th year staying in the Trouthouse andnwe have no plans on staying anywhere else on future trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023