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The West Fork of the Bitterroot running past a log cabin at Alta Ranch in summer

Bitterroot Valley cabins on the West Fork

Three log cabins on our family ranch near Darby, Montana. Wedding parties stay here, and so does anyone who wants a few quiet nights beside the river.

Cabin rentals near Darby for wedding parties and families

Rent one cabin, two, or all three, with a 3-night minimum. A wedding is welcome here, but never required. Rates are per night.

  • Wedding parties

    Weddings are what the ranch does best, and the cabins are where your people stay. Get ready, gather, and keep everyone close to the meadow all weekend. See the packages that include cabins.

  • Anglers

    Private access to the river means you can fish the West Fork, home to native Westslope cutthroat.

  • Families

    The Cottonwood sleeps up to 8, with a full kitchen and laundry for a longer stay.

  • Anniversaries

    The Aspen is a quiet cabin for two, with a wood fireplace and river and meadow views.

Cabin rates per night

Simple nightly rates, with a 3-night minimum. Rent one cabin, two, or all three.

3-night minimum. The Mountain Escape and Montana Legacy wedding packages include all three cabins. See the wedding packages.

  • The Cottonwood at the edge of the meadow, with the Bitterroot Mountains beyond
  • The Cottonwood, a log cabin with a deep porch among tall pines
  • Inside the Cottonwood: a living room with log walls, a dining table and glass doors
  • Inside the Cottonwood: warm wood living area with a wood stove and glass doors

The Cottonwood

1,400 sq ft, sleeps up to 8

$400 a night, 3-night minimum

The largest of the three, with a loft, a queen sleeper sofa and a meadow overlook. It is where a whole wedding party or a family reunion settles in.

  • Full kitchen
  • Two bathrooms with tub showers
  • Laundry
  • Porch and BBQ
  • Meadow overlook

Where everyone sleeps

  • Main bedroom

    • King or two twinsSleeps 2

  • Loft

    • King or two twinsSleeps 2
    • Two rollawaysSleeps 2

  • Living room

    • Queen sleeper sofaSleeps 2

The Cottonwood in allSleeps 8

Ask about the Cottonwood
  • The Ponderosa, a log cabin with a covered porch and a red roof
  • Inside the Ponderosa: open kitchen, dining table and living room under a high log ceiling
  • Inside the Ponderosa: living room with a woodstove, big windows and two sofas

The Ponderosa

1,200 sq ft, sleeps up to 4

$300 a night, 3-night minimum

Two bedrooms on the main level, a wood fireplace, and river and meadow views. A good fit for two couples or a small family.

  • Full kitchen
  • Wood fireplace
  • Bathroom with tub and shower
  • Porch and BBQ
  • River and meadow views

Where everyone sleeps

  • Bedroom 1

    • King or two twinsSleeps 2

  • Bedroom 2

    • King or two twinsSleeps 2

The Ponderosa in allSleeps 4

Ask about the Ponderosa
  • The Aspen, a small log cabin with its sign, a red porch and a picnic table in the pines
  • Inside the Aspen: a spiral staircase in the log interior
  • The Aspen among the tall pines under a blue sky

The Aspen

600 sq ft, sleeps 2

$250 a night, 3-night minimum

A small cabin in the trees for two, with a queen bedroom, a wood fireplace and river and meadow views. Quiet and close to the water.

  • Full kitchen
  • Wood fireplace
  • Stall shower
  • Porch and BBQ
  • River and meadow views

Where everyone sleeps

  • Bedroom

    • Queen bedSleeps 2

The Aspen in allSleeps 2

Ask about the Aspen

Compare the three cabins

Together the cabins sleep 14. All three together are $950 a night. Pick a cabin to see how it compares.

CottonwoodPonderosaAspen
Price per night$400$300$250
Sleeps842
Best forFamilies and wedding partiesTwo couples or a small familyA couple
Size1,400 sq ft1,200 sq ft600 sq ft
Bedrooms2 plus sleeper sofa21
Bathrooms2 (tub showers)1 (tub and shower)1 (stall shower)
LaundryYesNoNo
ViewsMeadow overlookRiver and meadowRiver and meadow
Minimum stay3 nights3 nights3 nights

The cabins are also listed on Airbnb and VRBO. To book with the ranch directly, tell us your dates and which cabins you want.

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The West Fork of the Bitterroot running past green banks, with a cabin roof in the distance

Fly fishing on the West Fork of the Bitterroot

Cabin guests get private access to fish the West Fork, home to native Westslope cutthroat. The upper river runs through our 340 acres, so the water is close to wherever you are staying.

Plan a fishing stay

Cabin questions, answered

Planning a wedding weekend or a few quiet nights? These are the questions guests ask most. For anything else, call or send a note.

(406) 349-2142

Ask about a cabin stay
How much do the cabins cost per night?

The Aspen is $250 a night, the Ponderosa is $300 a night, and the Cottonwood is $400 a night. There is a 3-night minimum.

What does it cost to rent all three cabins?

All three cabins together are $950 a night, with a 3-night minimum. They sleep 14 in all, which suits a wedding party or a family reunion.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes, 3 nights.

Can I rent just one cabin?

Yes. Rent one, two, or all three. Together they sleep 14.

Do the cabins come with a wedding package?

The Mountain Escape and Montana Legacy packages include all three cabins. The Bitterroot Celebration includes daytime use of one cabin as getting-ready space. You can also rent cabins separately around any wedding. See the wedding packages.

Do I need to be having an event?

No. The cabins are open to anyone, whether you are here for a wedding, a family week, or a few quiet nights.

Are pets welcome?

The cabins are pet friendly. Please ask us first, as fees may apply.

What is included in each cabin?

Every cabin has a full kitchen, a porch, and a BBQ. The Ponderosa and the Aspen each have a wood fireplace, and the Cottonwood has laundry. The comparison above lists the rest.

Can I fish while I stay?

Yes. Cabin guests have private access to fish the West Fork for native Westslope cutthroat.

Can I book on Airbnb or VRBO?

The cabins are listed on both. To book with the ranch directly, send us your dates and which cabins you want.