If You’re Dreaming of Big Skies and Crackling Fires Check Out These Romantic Weekend Getaways in Montana

Snuggled in a valley between the majestic peaks of the Montana Rockies is fertile ranchland crossed by numerous fast-running cool mountain rivers. The valley was developed as a horse and cattle ranch in 1915 and recently converted into Lone Mountain Ranch, a luxury log cabin-style wilderness retreat.

The ranch is a heaven for those who seek the peace and solitude of the rugged mountain terrain rich in the Old West heritage. The ranch is made of the one to six-bedroom rustic-chic cabins nestled between old-growth trees. They have living rooms, porches, fireplaces, or stoves and some also have claw-foot tubs and sofa beds. Two of the cabins have kitchens; one can sleep up to 18 people and also has a hot tub, free Wi-Fi, and a washer/dryer.

Lone Mountain Ranch guests enjoy an upscale restaurant, a cozy pub, horseback riding, yoga, skiing, fly fishing, massages, and tours of Yellowstone.

Address: 750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730, Phone: 406-995-4644

Snuggled between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, high up in the Rockies and overlooking beautiful Gibson Lake and the Sun River Canyon, JJJ Wilderness Ranch certainly occupies one of the most beautiful spots on Earth. With the million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness as its backdrop, JJJ Wilderness Ranch offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy all this breathtaking beauty without having to cope with the crowds in the national parks and is perfectly peaceful, wild, and unspoiled. The original Montana dude ranch, JJJ Wilderness Ranch offers outdoor vacations with plenty of action, such as horseback riding, hiking, or fishing – there is something for the whole family. And when you come back, you will enjoy the true, homey hospitality and the comfort of a charming and comfortable log cabin surrounded by stately spruce and aspen trees.

Address: 91 Mortimer Road, P.O. Box 310, Augusta, MT 59410, Phone: 406-562-3653

Located less than a mile from one of the Yellowstone National Park entrances, Silver Gate Lodging is a great base from which you can explore the wonders of Yellowstone. The famous Lamar Valley, which boasts some of the best wildlife viewing in the country, is located just minutes from Silver Gate Lodging, making it really easy for you to explore at your own pace. There are various accommodation options in Silver Gate – couples can choose between romantic log cabins with private view decks, motel rooms or luxurious private houses which offer complete privacy and plenty of space to make your own.

Address: Silver Gate, 100 US Hwy 212 West, Cooke City, MT 59081 , Phone: 406 838 2371

Minutes from Yellowstone National Park and a few feet away from the banks of Yellowstone River, Paradise Gateway is a lovely place for a relaxing, romantic retreat.

The bed and breakfast is nestled in the Absaroka Mountains in Emigrant, Montana, giving guests a panoramic view of Emigrant Mountain and Yellowstone River from the comfort of the inn. There are four B&B style guest rooms and a number of vacation homes and cabins to choose from. Each B&B room comes with a private bathroom, WiFi access, flat screen satellite TVs and a full homemade breakfast daily.

Address: 2646 US-89 Emigrant, MT 59027, Phone: 406-333-4063

Snow Bear Chalets are the world’s first and only ski-in/ski-out luxury treehouses. Perched among the treetops 25 feet above the ground in the Whitefish Mountains in Montana and overlooking Glacier National Park, the chalets are fairytale-like luxury rentals located right next to the ski slopes, so the guests can literally ski their way out of the house. There are three multi-level chalets, and they all have rustic fireplaces, wall-to-wall windows overlooking magnificent cedar, ponderosa, and tamarack trees, a hot tub on the private balcony, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, and comfortable ski-lodge style furniture. The treehouses can accommodate six to ten people each.

Address: 3872 Winter Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937, Phone: 888-868-2327

Howlers Inn B&B and Wolf Sanctuary is situated in the hills of Bozeman, Montana. The inn has three rooms and a separate unit that can comfortably house a small family.

Aside from being a bed & breakfast, the Howlers Inn is also a wolf sanctuary. The wolves are housed in two large enclosures on the property. Guests are allowed to view the wolves, but the sanctuary is not open to the general public. For activities, visitors can easily access Yellowstone National Park, or enjoy a day of fishing, hiking, skiing or mountain biking. The cities of Bozeman and Livingston are easily reachable from the inn by car.

Address: 3185 Jackson Creek Road, Bozeman, MT 59715, Phone: 406-587-5229

Opened in 1999, the Gallatin River Lodge is a secluded, luxury hotel in Bozeman, Montana and is the perfect place for guests looking to ‘rough it out in the wilderness’ in style.

The hotel, which is also a fly fishing lodge and a fine dining facility, is located on a ranch directly accessing the Gallatin River.

There are various room styles for guests to choose from – some fitted with fireplaces and whirlpools, which makes the hotel a good choice not only for the surrounding excursions, but also as a romantic getaway or honeymoon.

Address: 9105 Thorpe Road, Bozeman, MT 59718, Phone: 406-388-0148

Goldsmith's Bed and Breakfast lies on the banks of the Clark Fork River in Missoula, allowing guests to listen to the rushing waters from their room or the grand porch. Within walking distance of downtown Missoula and near the University of Montana, guests can visit restaurants, entertainment venues and unique shops.

For a more nature-centered vacation, biking and hiking trails through the Montana wilderness, fishing and skiing, are all accessible from the B&B – which is situated along the historic route traveled by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Guests can choose from full suites or double rooms, each with a private bath and fitted with Victorian-style furniture and décor.

Address: 803 East Front St, Missoula, MT 59802 , Phone: 866-666-9945

Twenty minutes from Glacier National Park, Bad Rock Bed & Breakfast is the only B&B situated amidst Montana attractions such as Kalispell, Whitefish, multiple golf courses, Bigfork and the Big Sky Water Park. Yet, in the ten private acres of towering pines trees and rolling fields, this B&B is one of the quietest, calmest inns in Flathead Valley.

Guests can choose from 9 guest rooms, a 3-bedroom guesthouse or a 2-bedroom apartment, depending on the number of people they’re traveling with. There are many things for guests to do without ever leaving the B&B, from having a hefty Montana-style breakfast in the dining room or browsing through the large library with over 1,300 books, to using the fitness equipment such as the recumbent bicycle or elliptical machine. There is a game room with a large pool table, air hockey and lots of board games for guests to use as well.

Address: 480 Bad Rock Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 , Phone: 406-892-2829

An enchanting bed and breakfast in Victor, Montana, Time After Time Bed & Breakfast is great for a quick getaway from the stress of everyday life. This B&B is situated on secluded grounds and is a quiet, peaceful retreat which allows guests to unwind and enjoy themselves amidst nature.

Guests can walk through the picturesque pathways which wind through the surrounding woods and observe the wildlife and spectacular scenery. There are a number of activities to participate in including hunting, hiking, biking, golfing or fly fishing in the B&B’s own pond or in the nearby Bitterroot River. There are four room styles to choose from: The Dragonfly Cabin, the Victorian Room, the Safari Room or the Garden Room – all of which have private doors which lead out to the garden.

Address: Time After Time Bed & Breakfast, 197 Pistol Lane, Victor, Montana 59875, Phone: 406-642-3258