Very peaceful, lots of trails to explore. It was a great stopping point on the way to Yellowstone.

We spent two nights in the yurt. We got in late and Mandy came out to help us get situated with a sled to transport our stuff, and gave us a map and great directions. The yurt was clean and cozy and centrally located to lots of trail options. It was well-stocked with water, plenty of firewood, dishes, games, etc. The only drawback was the number of things we were expected do upon departing, considering the $95 daily rate. There was a list of chores, including sweep, clean the counters, empty the drain bucket under the sink, return the 5-gallon water jug provided, bring the garbage and any recyclables to the lodge, and strip the beds and also return the linens and towels to the lodge. We've stayed in a lot of USFS cabins and are used to leaving everything as we found it. Granted, those cabins are far more rustic, but they are also $20-$40/night. A $95/night rate is pretty pricey for Montana accommodations and we felt like, for that amount, we shouldn't have been expected to do so much to ready the room for the next guests. read more

Homestake Lodge is a tiny slice of heaven. Mandy and Chris are the owners and are x-c ski fanatics; truly the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic ski people I know. Not only is it a great place to ski, but it's a great place for an off-season gathering as well! When I attended a wedding here, we were all accommodated in the yurt and bunk rooms (and some people tented out), and we all had free reign to the lodge (kitchen! coffee! games!). I highly recommend Homestake Lodge to just about anybody! read more