[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Historic Harding House Vacation home in Virginia City with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74126300/74126264/192c57ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74126300/74126264/7537ff04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74126300/74126264/cfa95581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74126300/74126264/3bbd2117.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74126300/74126264/0148a4f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located 1 1/2 blocks from the historic district, The Harding Residence offers a unique stay with beautiful views off its front porch. This fully refurbished home features a relaxing living room and fully furnished kitchen to unwind in. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Historic Harding House The historic Harding Residence is an original home in Virginia City with stunning views off the front porch. Completely refurbished this home is located 1 1/2 blocks from the historic district. This 3 bedroom home sleep 5 with a 3/4 bath, fully furnished kitchen and a relaxing living room. Beautiful views, very quiet location, this is a very unique property. \*\*The stairs to the second level can be hard to navigate. Not suggested for those who may have mobility issues. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74125000/74124939/ecf65848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Daems and Corbett House Virginia City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=74124939&PinnedHotelID=74124939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136200/74136148/w1024h611x0y36-4fe79e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Governor Meagher Cabin in Virginia City Virginia City - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=74136148&PinnedHotelID=74136148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74136100/74136093/w1024h668x0y9-1192687b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Bonanza Inn Room 6 in Virginia City Virginia City 8.8 Excellent 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=74136093&PinnedHotelID=74136093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102209300/102209284/4a304df9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Virginia City Mountain Splendor! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Virginia City, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. J. Spencer Watkins Memorial Museum and Ranks Drug Store Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alder Gulch Short Line Steam Railroad Museum and Wildlife Museum of the West. [Visit our Virginia City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Virginia-City.dx183530) [View more Vacation homes in Virginia City](https://www.expedia.ca/Virginia-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183530-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.294834,-111.94532&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yonsGfigjT%3FU%3FU%40W%3FS%40W%40U%3FU%40UBU%40U%40UBUBSBWBU%40SDUBUDSBSDUDUDSDSDSFSDSFSDSFSFQHSFQFQHQFQHSFQHOHOJSFMJQHOJOHOJOJMJMJOJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLKLGJKNGLILGLINGLELGNGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNCNANCL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FNBL%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLFNDLFLHLFNHLFLJLFJJLJLHLJLJJJLLJJJLLJJLHLLNJLHLJPHLJNHNJPHNHPHNHNHPFRHPFPHPFPFRFPFRDRFRFRDRDRFRDRBTDTDRBRDTBTBRBTBV%40RBT%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40V%40R%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVARAV%3FTATATATCTATCTARCVCTCRCTETCRERETCTEPGTERERGRGRERGRGPGRGPIPGPIPGPIRININIPINKPINKNILKPILKLMNILKLMJKLKJMJKLMJMJMHMJKJMFMHMHOHMFMHMFODMFOFMDMDODODMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMGMEOGMIMGMIOIKIMGMKMKMIKKMKMMKKMKKMKKKMKMKOKMKMKOIOKOIOKQGMKSIOIOGSIQGQIQGQGQISGQGSESGSESGSESEUEQEUEUCSESCUEUASCUCWCSCUAUAUCUAU%3FUAUAW%3FSAW%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aV-_Yy1SnMj1Ze-l8XAp7Dv3clQ=) Virginia City, MT ### What's nearby - Virginia City Historic District - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Brewery Follies - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Virginia City Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Madison River - 29 min drive - 26.5 km ### Getting around - Dillon, MT (DLN) - 86 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Virginia City Coffee Depot - ‬4 min walk - ‪Pioneer Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Virginia City Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Wells Fargo Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bob's Place - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Historic Harding House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Historic Harding House? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Historic Harding House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Historic Harding House located? > Located in the heart of Virginia City, this vacation home is steps from Ranks Drug Store Museum, J. Spencer Watkins Memorial Museum, and Thompson-Hickman County Library. Brewery Follies and Virginia City Historic District are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Historic Harding House Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley D. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!! It was the perfect place to stay. It really added to the whole experience of the town! ##### Ashley D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Terri W. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Harding house The house was as pictured except the stairs. We are all over 65 and might have tried a different booking had those been shown in the photos. Everything else was great. ##### Terri W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy W., Seattle, WA Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet little house! Someone did a beautiful job of decorating this adorable little home. Four adults were very comfortable here. It was so nice to be able to walk through the town of Virginia City and up into the hills early every morning before the crowds. ##### Kathy W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel S. Aug 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the Lightening splitter! Our stay in VC was great! Kaytlin was very responsive to anything we needed. The house was clean, well restored, and the location perfect for sunsets on the porch. We’ll be back! ##### Daniel S. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Delcy Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The opportunity to stay in a historic home that has been beautifully restored was amazing. The home is clean and has everything you need. This home is on the ghost tour which was fun for us. The stairs to the two rooms upstairs are steep and narrow, but that was expected in an 1800's home. Our only issue was that the outside door handle was a little loose. This is a beautifully restored home, only a block from all the downtown fun and I highly recommend it! ##### Delcy Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa E. Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little house!!!! What a great little gem in the gem capital of Montana! This historic house was just perfect. While there were just two of us, it does sleep 5. It stayed cool all day as well so no need for the air conditioners. Which in the West are rare! Yes, the stairway up to the top floor is narrow, but for anyone without a serious disability should be no issue. We stayed on the first floor mainly to stay cooler but that didn’t become an issue anyway. Would highly recommend this place to anyone. Close to downtown and food and entertainment. Just lovely! ##### Lisa E. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cyndy L., Hamilton, MT Jun 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### Not for Seniors Over 60 Well decorated, clean. It is a VERY OLD house, so keep in mind when making your decision, no insulation and voids and cracks in some areas. Upstairs was inaccessible to us: stairs VERY narrow, stair height too high, handrail only on one side. One of us slept on the couch. One in the bedroom off the living room; bed uncomfortable. Bathroom: shower is 2x2 feet max. Toilet is NOT comfort height, very low. No hooks or shelving in the bathroom, so we used the kitchen sink for our bath supplies. Very nice gas wood stove in front room. Front area stairs do not go to the street, although pictures make it seem that they do. Somewhat noisy late afternoon, early evening, as you can hear street sounds, people, etc., even in its more remote location. ##### Cyndy L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ray L. Oct 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ray L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy R. Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint little house! Very cute and clean house. Great location and lots of history in this home. Some even say it’s haunted. ;) Enjoyed our stay very much. The only issue is with the bed downstairs. Very squeaky and small but we survived it. :) ##### Tammy R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny P., Helena, MT Jun 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great friend weekend We loved staying at this historic house. It being within walking distance of everything was perfect. The stairs are original so if there is someone with mobility issues it’s nice that there is a bedroom on the main floor. Great spot! ##### Jenny P. 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