The Pony Jail

Entire guesthouse in Pony, Montana

  1. 4 guests
  2. Studio
  3. 2 beds
  4. Half-bath
Hosted by Lynne
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Mountain view

Soak up the view during your stay.

Lynne is a Superhost

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Welcome to the Pony Jail, still on the original build site from 1900. With 14 inch thick stone walls and 10 foot high ceilings, this renovated space provides a rustic comfort that is hard to replicate in another setting.
The Pony Jail is located one block from the famous Pony Bar--one of the oldest continuously operating bars in Montana.
Pony is 15 minutes from Norris Hot Springs and 25 minutes from Lewis & Clark Caverns.
Come sentence yourself to a unique stay in a special corner of Montana.

The space
The Pony Jail is one open space. The building is approximately 250 square feet and contains a full over queen bunkbed, leather couch and a small table and chairs. A wood burning stove is supplied to stave off the chill on cooler nights. There is also a collapsible cot available for separate sleeping space. There is a mini-fridge, small coffee pot and microwave. The Pony Jail does have electrical lighting and outlets but no running water or shower. There is a spigot with fresh water (some of the best drinking water we've had) and a port-a-potty located outside.
Located within a small neighborhood, we are close to a half dozen neighbors so we ask that consideration of others' property is respected.
As an aside, our LSG dog, Stanley, does roam our property and is slowly earning a place in Pony as a local fixture. Although generally aloof, he is extremely friendly and will probably stop by to say hi and get pets. Do not feel obligated to invite him in.

Guest access
Guests get the entire building as well as the parking space behind the building and the small grove of aspen trees to the side that offer cool shade and a perfect spot to hang a hammock for an afternoon nap.

Other things to note
This is a historic building that still retains much of his rustic originality. It is not ADA compliant. Not recommended for people with conditions that affect their balance and/or mobility.

What this place offers

Mountain view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Indoor fireplace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.85 out of 5 from 27 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Pony, Montana, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Although Pony only has about 150 year round residents, the Pony Jail is located at the heart of "downtown" surrounded by a small contingent of about five neighboring families. Because of this, we do ask guests to respect others' property and stay on the public roads or the grounds of the jail. Additionally, we ask guests to abide by the quiet hours of 10pm to 7am. The Pony Bar is available for hootin' and hollerin' but we ask that it stay there and not come back to the jail.
The Pony Jail is two miles from the North Willow Creek trailhead located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. There is also plenty of surrounding BLM land for hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and exploration.

Meet your host

Superhost
27 reviews
4.85 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
Speaks English
My biography title: Jill of many trades.

Lynne is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported
Heights without rails or protection