With a stay at this apartment in Helena, you'll be on a lake, just a 5-minute walk from Missouri River and 9 minutes by foot from Yacht Basin Marina. .This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hauser Dam and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Canyon Ferry Lake.
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private Room w/bath at North End of Canyon Ferry Lake
Bear's Den is an exceptional clean, quiet, one bedroom unit with great mountain & lake views. Private parking right outside your door. Enjoy your private deck or join me on the main deck. Bear's Den is very well equipped with a full size Nova Foam King Bed, Keurig coffee pot, microwave and mini-frig. There are real mugs, enough coffee & tea for your entire stay, flatware, paper plates, & much more to make this the idea place to come home to after exploring all Montana has to offer. You are close to lakes, rivers and mountains, and historic downtown Helena. There is a variety of wildlife right outside the door. This room is less expensive & much nicer than rooms in town.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned apartment, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free apartment features snowboarding nearby, sledding nearby, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Kathi Lytle Bare
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
On a lake
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Canoeing nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
General
Bed sheets changed on request
Composting
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Housekeeping (on request)
Solar energy
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 300 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Rules
Parking is limited to two vehicles maximum.
Quiet hours are from 11 pm to 7 am. Not visitors are allowed on site during this time.
Your dog must be on a leash when outside. There are cats, deer and other wildlife in the area. It is not toleft alone in the unit. Clean up poop.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
Relax Unwind
Vrbo Property
Quiet Waters 2 Bedrooms Apartment
This studio for 2 overlooks Canyon Ferry Lake Helena
Wake up to sunrise over Cementary Island on Canyon Ferry Lake
Private Room w/bath at North End of Canyon Ferry Lake Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
6 Aug 2025
They kindly accommodated an unexpected pet emergency. So kind and wonderful communication.
Anna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelbee J.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect spot to land for a visit to Helena. It was a quiet area, with beautiful views and just a 20 minute drive to the main city of Helena. The space was extremely clean, and Kathi was very accommodating. It was great getting to chat with her during my first night in over dinner at a nearby restaurant. Oreo, her rescue kitty, was adorable! What a great spot to stay!
Shelbee J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shell O.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I highly recommend! My best friend and I visited the area to go mining for a couple days. We wish we would have had enough energy to stay awake at night to enjoy the deck more, but we did enjoy our time talking to Kathi in the mornings before we headed out for the day. If you want to take a swim, there's a great little beach across the street that you can walk down to... Just make sure to have swim shoes, as the rock is pretty rough to walk on. The closest place to eat is less than a minute from here and the bacon jam burger was to die for! Kathi's place is very clean and comfortable. Honestly couldn't have picked a better place. We will 100% be back!!
Shell O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelley F.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Kathi’s place is ideal for a truly private room stay. The room access and parking is perfect, as it is located near the end of the wrap around deck, and parking is mere feet from the door. Kathi is very hospitable and loves to visit but is also very respectful of her guests privacy. We had a nice chat on her welcoming deck over drinks and she gave us a little tour of her beautiful home. The room was spotless, nicely decorated and the bed was SUPER comfortable. I also particularly loved the shower! She encouraged us to enjoy her deck, and we sure did. One evening, my husband and I sat on the couch and enjoyed the view of the lake and night sky and the hooting owls, all while staying cozy under her electric blanket. I also enjoyed spending some time with her sweet, friendly cat.
Kelley F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
James S., Moscow, Idaho
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Serene
Kathi is amazing, make sure you get introduced to Oreo. King size bed was comfortable. Close enough to Helena, but just far enough to unwind at the end of the day with a lake view.
James S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paje Z.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place with wonderful company!
Beautiful and breathtaking!
Paje Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandy W.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Thank you for a great stay. Room with a very was perfect for our weekend getaway. The studio was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything you could imagine. The views of Canyon Ferry Lake are outstanding. You have a little piece of Heaven here. Thank you Kathi
Sandy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tricia G.
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected.
Kathy's room with a view is great! The space is extremely well done, very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed waking up to overlooking the lake while sitting on the porch. Kathy is a great host, and exceeded our expectations of our stay as she took us for a boat ride to revisit some memories my husband had as a child. Kathy's house is about 20 minutes to Helena so you have the conveniences of the city with being removed which we prefer. You must take the short drive to York to have a great hamburger in an eclectic bar.
We would and will definitely stay here again
Tricia G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
KELLY G.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Impecable stay
One of the cleanest VRBO's we've ever stayed in. Beautiful room, very comfortable. Kathi was very welcoming. 10/10. Will definitely be back.
KELLY G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brett B.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
This is a clean, airy, mother-in-law's suite with one large room, a bathroom, and a nice walk in closet. The only thing that I noted as lacking is the fact that there was no Wi-Fi and given its location in the valley, cell signal is not strong enough for hot-spot usage. If you are just looking for a place to sleep at night, this is a great spot, if you are hoping to get work done online, this might not be the best spot for you. I would absolutely stay again.
Brett B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dawn G.
10 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lewis and Clark County
Beautiful place, the best hospitality!! Great place to stay.
Dawn G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
22 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property…wonderful host!!
Great studio with an amazing view!! So very clean, quiet and comfortable…wonderful stay!!🌞