The Elk Barn Inn Guest Ranch - Lodge

Barn in Heron, Montana

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 8 bedrooms
  3. 16 beds
  4. 7.5 baths
Hosted by Meggen
  1. 10 years hosting

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In rural Montana near the Cabinets

A rural Montana retreat near the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area with trails, lakes, and rivers nearby

Historic barn with an in-house cinema

A 24-seat movie theater with a popcorn machine inside a renovated 7,000 sq ft homesteader barn

Meggen goes above and beyond

Guests highlight Meggen's thoughtfulness, with many returning year after year
Family friendly, home town hospitality! Rural setting with urban amenities. Excellent opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in close proximity to the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area. Public lands, roads, lakes and rivers offer countless ways to spend the days - hike, bike, swim, boat, fish, ATV, snowmobile, cross-country ski, snowshoe etc.

Large Facility
(7000 sq. Ft.)
Sleeping quarters for up to 25 guests. Ideal for family vacation/reunion, business conferences, retreats.

The space
Original structure is 100+ year old barn built by homesteaders. Renovated in 2014 into a guest ranch lodge.

Guest access
Amenities include Starlink WiFi with multiple streaming options. TV in all bed rooms and common areas. Main living room has a snack bar with fridge, ice maker, microwave & coffee maker, fireplace, large TV and game table w/multiple board & card games. Large dining room, fully equipped kitchen. Guest laundry. Also in house: 24 seat Movie Theater with popcorn machine. Outside: Large covered pavilion, campfire pit, charcoal BBQ. Yard games: horseshoes, corn hole, volleyball, badminton etc. Elk Creek runs through property, large pond and nature/bird watching trail on site.

Other things to note
TREKS & TRAILS:
Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area
Hiking Trails to Mountain Lakes
USFS Lookout Towers
Mountain roads suitable for ATV, motorcycles, snowmobiles or mountain bikes
Horseback trail riding

BOAT ACCESS:
Clark Fork River
Lake Pend Oreille
Bull Lake

DAY TRIP ATTRACTIONS;
Ross Creek Cedar Grove
Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge
National Bison Range
Glacier National Park
Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort
Silverwood Theme Park

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews.

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Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Heron
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From the host

Rural, rustic and relaxed setting - peaceful and quiet, yet access is easy and within reasonable driving distance of full service towns. (Sandpoint, Idaho - Thompson Falls or Libby, Montana)

Meet your host

Host
87 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Business Manager
Lives in Heron, Montana

Host details

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