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The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly

Riverside holiday home in Missoula with kitchen

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Just one block from the U of M footbridge, this cozy home is perfect for visiting Missoula. Walk to a dozen restaurants, enjoy entertainment and shopping nearby or relax in the private backyard with a gas barbecue and picnic table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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 Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly

This fully furnished cozy 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is just one block from the U of M footbridge! Ideal when visiting Missoula, you can walk to find a dozen restaurants from fine dining to fast food. Entertainment, shopping, fishing and rafting, university events, even a grocery store just two blocks away. No need for a car when downtown is just a 10 minute walk!
Downtown Missoula offers multiple local shops, breweries, galleries, and restaurants as well as river parks and farmer's markets. Enjoy live music or stroll along the river trail and watch surfing and kayaking from the deck at Brenan's wave.
This home features 2 bedrooms, each with queen beds, 1 newly remodeled bath with a claw foot tub and walk-in shower, a newly added half bath, large capacity washer/dryer, large flatscreen HDTV, WiFi, all linens and a fully equipped kitchen. The living room also has a queen hide-a-bed.
There is off street parking, a private back yard with a gas barbecue and picnic table for outdoor relaxation.
The ultimate location for your stay in Missoula!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Must pick up after dogs. Waste bags provided.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Perfect University Vacation Home Missoula
The Perfect University Vacation Home Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Heart of Missoula, a neighbourhood in Missoula, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Wilma Theatre and Fort Missoula are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include A Carousel for Missoula and Children's Museum Missoula. Missoula County Fairgrounds and Splash Montana are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Missoula travel guide
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Missoula, MT

What's nearby

  • Can I get a do over and major in fly fishing?
    University of Montana
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Missoula, Montana
    Washington-Grizzly Stadium
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Surf Missoula, MT
    Caras Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wilma Theatre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Patrick Hospital
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Missoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Liquid Planet Grille
    15 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Missoula Public Library
    7 min walk
  • Press Box Restaurant Casino
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly located?

Located in Heart of Missoula, this holiday home is steps away from Bitterroot Valley, Clark Fork River Bridge and Clark Fork River. University of Montana and Jacob's Island Offleash Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

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The Perfect University Vacation Home Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay. It was well appointed and convenient to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck T.

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

Cool place, great location

House is a close walk to downtown. Well stocked and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

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

Great place to stay for our son’s mountain wedding!

Cute place - nice location. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

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

Great stay!

This was my second time staying at this Vrbo and have enjoyed both of my stays! The host is very nice, the area is very walkable, place is clean and is a great place to stay with a dog with the backyard, dog park and river walk so close. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

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

Great stay close to UM for graduation!

Great location! Great walking distance for groceries/coffees and of course, UM.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Missoula Visit

Had a great stay. The house was perfect and in a great location. Easy walk to downtown with lots of restaurant choices. Would definitely stay here again if I was ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christal P. P.

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

Great central location

The house is located in a great central location. Close to restaurants, shopping trails, etc. We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave Z.

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

Missoula Getaway

Excellent house in the heart of downtown Missoula and right across the river from the University. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Griz Game

Clean, good beds, comfy, great locale.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Fantasic little spot

Such a cute little house and very comfortable! Very close to downtown, the river trail, and campus. Easy walk to albertsons too for any essentials we forgot! Couldn't have found a better spot for our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ara g.

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

Excellent

Great property and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

I quaint and nice place to stay when visiting Missoula

it was a short stay to help my son get ready to move to dental school in Philadelphia. Located near campus and downtown. A great place to stay when visiting kiddo's at the university.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga B.

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

Short stay in Missoula

We enjoyed our stay at Shaun's house. It was close to campus and downtown. There was plenty of room for my family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

Great Place for a Griz Weekend

Another great weekend in Missoula. Love this house for its amazing location right by campus. Comfortable for four people and has everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brantley M.

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

Missoula Bungaloo

the house, location and process was excellent. Everything is as advertised and the place was super clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Great Family Rental

Great little property for our family for the week. We enjoyed riding our bikes to all of the downtown places we wanted to go. Prime location for University access as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve F.

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

Great Home away from Home

Thank you so much for the perfect stopping spot in Missoula for our fishing and concert excursions! Supe location and easy walking distance to downtown and campus. Home was nicely updated, very clean and comfortable. We would definately stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara G.

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

Cozy Little Home

This was a lovely cozy home. It was clean, close to campus, just all around comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roz B.

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

Two couples attending WCU/UM football game

The location was perfect! House was clean and provided all we needed for our stay. Wish we had won the game💜
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Amazing week in missoula

The location was amazing! Being so close to the university and downtown made it perfect for heading to the tailgates for the brawl of the wild game! The owner was very responsive and accommodating. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jay B.

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

Nice Clean House!

House was nice and clean! Very close to walking bridge (campus/stadium) and Albertson's & Ace..... Nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Concert stay

House location was great! Walkable to stadium, grocery store and downtown area. Had plenty of room in the house for our get away. Will definitely try to book again if attend another event at stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect location

A beautiful home with character in a great walkable location. The bathroom is a work of art! Thank you for sharing your home. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel F.

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

Excellent

We stayed for 2 nights over Christmas and everything was awesome ! We traveled across the state to meet our daughter and we brought our dog, so this property was perfect. The host even made sure we had a Christmas tree!! Excellent location as well, so close to shopping, dining and the U! Highly recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Annual trip to beautiful Missoula.

This house was charming. It was clean with nice updates. The location close to the University can’t be beat. It was perfect for two of us with a fenced in yard for the dog. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023