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Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres!

Escape to 425 acres of tranquility surrounded by nature’s beauty. Find adventure at Canyon Ferry Reservoir or cozy up by the fireplace.

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Nestled in the foothills of the Big Belt Mountains, Duck Creek Ranch offers a serene getaway for families or friends. Enjoy a comfortable retreat with Starlink Internet, an expansive covered deck on the second floor, and an outdoor hot tub just outside your door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the area

Townsend is home to this lodge. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area and Canyon Ferry Lake. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Townsend travel guide
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Townsend, MT

What's nearby

  • Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area
    32 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Kim's Marina
    49 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Hauser Dam
    53 min drive - 59.3 km
  • Yacht Basin Marina
    56 min drive - 61.3 km

About this property

Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres!

Property highlights
Take advantage of an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres!. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres! boast comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
  • 2.5 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Private fenced yards, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

1365-167146
Private Home Located on Over 400 Acres With a hot Tub!

Frequently asked questions

Is Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres! located?

Situated in Townsend, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Canyon Ferry Lake, Missouri River, and Canyon Ferry Wildlife Management Area. Billings Clinic Broadwater and Castle Museum and Carriage House are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

Duck Creek Ranch - Privacy in a Custom Log Home on 400 Acres! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya V.

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

Incredible property!

Beautiful house with all the amenities. Gorgeous views. Great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Duck Creek Ranch

Great mountain getaway. Secluded, quiet and lots of outdoor activities available. Ample supplies available to not worry about running outof something. Host was available for any issues and willing to address any questions to accomofate
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed the peacefulness, being able to play pool, use the hot tub, and have a fire. There was plenty of space for us to spread out, but big enough areas for us to be all together playing games, eating, and having a relaxed and enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R M.

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

Quiet, beautiful cabin

We were 3 families with children ages 9yrs to 3mo. It was well equipped with almost everything from toys to dishes to bath towels.It's a very beautiful and secluded spot and it fit our needs quite well. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

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

Fabulous property!

The house is gorgeous, property spotless and our stay was thoroughly enjoyable. Property manager and staff are on call almost 24/7 and very responsive to any questions we had. House fit all 12 of us comfortably; they even have sleep number beds! We enjoyed the firepit table and got good use out of their smoker! We had a blast...if you love nature, hiking, fishing, and zillions of stars at night, you'll love this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property very quiet,house had all the you could ask for
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful family weekend! House was a perfect getaway. Our daughter (2 years old) loved waking up and watching the cows climb up and down the mountain!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Hunted the belts saw a lot of elk all still roaming free. There were a lot of dead flies in the loft and around the doors and windows. It didn’t bother us but other guests may feel differently. Thanks for letting us borrow your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

A family get away

A lovely remote property with gorgeous scenery! Plenty of room for everyone, pool table and games! We appreciated the well equiped kitchen, and the Traeger grill. When the first Traeger wasn't working well, it was replaced in a timely manner! The road is a bit of a challenge, took it slow
A magical picture after the rain!
It's hard to get enough of the views from the home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit M.

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

Beautiful location, very cozy

Really nice cabin. A little hard to get to, but that’s kind of what you want! Plan ahead for meals because it takes a while to get into town and there arent a whole lot of options. But the property is beautiful and the house itself is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for remote, this might be your spot! We stayed as a family of 13 for 4 days after Christmas 2025. The home is a beautiful custom log home. The best things were the beautiful wood burning fireplace, the big open living area, the outfitted kitchen, the hot tub, and pool table. We had a little snow, but if there had been more, you might need a four wheel drive to get up the mountain road which is 6 miles off a secondary highway. The setting once there is quiet and beautiful, just perfect for family photos. We were a little put off by the late check in time (5:00 pm in December is dark!) and we had some cleanliness issues. However, even though it was a holiday, the local host was responsive. For other recommendations, the outdoor fire table needs better ventilation, and some of the outdoor furniture was broken. The hosts should also consider having a high chair on site for littles. The garbage containers should be larger and possibly one for recycling might be a good idea. Additionally, we found lamps that needed new lightbulbs, and remotes that needed new batteries. Be aware that field mice in remote locations are always an issue, and this was evident. The host provided access to more traps, and there was plenty of sine-age telling guests to not leave doors open. Overall, our stay was pleasant. The house is warm and comfortable. We were disappointed that Christmas decorating was not a part of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

This home is so beautiful that it’s hard to know where to start! The location in the forest feels very private with lovely views from the house. Down below, there is a small creek that burbles along. You can hear it from the yard. We enjoyed the firepit and there was lots of cut wood. The cabin itself is incredible. Many cozy places to relax, a pool table, a hot tub. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything you might need and there were even some staples like coffee filters, sugar, cocoa and maple syrup already there. Our youngest child claimed the loft for himself and was delighted to have his own space. The rooms are set up so there is a lot of room to spread out, even if you had a larger group than we did. I loved all the extra trinkets and decorations around the place. If you love horses, you will love this place! We were able to snowshoe up an unplowed road right behind the property. It would be a great getaway anytime of the year, really. If the weather was bad, there are about a thousand DVDs and lots of games. I think 4WD would be helpful at times for the road up to the place. We came up during the spring melt so it was muddy and slick. Well worth the effort, though! Thank you for making this incredible home available!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buz M.

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

Converging on Montana

8 adults and two small children gathered from Hawaii, Belrade, MT, NYC, San Diego, and Atlanta for a Family Christmas. First, the owner & landlord agreed to put up a Christmas tree since we were arriving on 12/24 and wouldn't be able to do so. Thank you so much for that! It set a great tone for our gathering... As we arrived, the snow began to fall ... along with the temperatures (-4). We hiked on the beautiful and spacious property, crunching through 6" of fresh snow. Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and little ones shared in the smells of Christmas cookies, coffee, and the roaring fireplace. While we dipped into the hot tub, the backs of our heads actually turned to icicles. The rooms and beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was amazingly stocked with every pan, pot, knife, coffee cup, and container that we needed. Christmas Day between the tree and the kitchen made for some terrific memories. We used the Traeger grill - even in 4 degrees below zero - to grill elk burgers. We played Ticket to Ride at the very large dinner table. I hope to return. Our time was lovely and the home + property contributed a ton to our enjoyment.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gloria s.

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

Wonderful family size lodge -perfect for our reunion

This was a great lodge and made the perfect setting for our large family gathering. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and provisioned. The large bar and eating area were just right. We had perfect weather so the house temp was also just right. We used the hiking maps and found those difficult to follow but it didnt matter. All in all it was a great stay and we would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Casey's Wedding

Beautiful place. All the amenities needed. First family get together since Covid. Made for a wonderful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Beautiful home and location!!!

The process was super easy!!! The cabin made for a great opportunity for our family to get together, enjoy the lake. It felt like home away from home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Great

The location and atmosphere was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Great Seclusion, Very interesting origination of the property,

Well stocked and maintained with normal household needs to function as a family for a week or more. We loved the massage chair, it got lots of use. We stayed during a time with the temperatures were hitting 90 plus, so not having air conditioning was a littl uncomfortable in the late hours of the afternoon. The movie theater / surround sound was great to watch with the family. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend it to anyone that wanted that back in the woods "Walton's Mountain" feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020