Summary:
Your montana mountain experience awaits in Spruce Lodge. 360 views of downtown and the ski hill. WiFi, hot tub, dog friendly and such an inviting space.
The Space:
Consider vacationing in the Beartooth Mountains just north of Yellowstone Park. The village of Red Lodge is the gateway to the northeast entrance to Yellowstone. The rustic and fully equipped Spruce Lodge could be your first stop on your holiday. Our lodge is centrally air conditioned and features every convenience of home. The home overlooks the entire village of Red Lodge from its enormous east facing deck. There are unobstructed western views of the nearby Red Lodge Ski Mountain. Beartooth Mountain views further command western vistas. Mt. Maurice and the valley to Yellowstone is visible to the south.  It would be difficult to match the majestic mountain setting of this log home. The Lodge is located on 15 acres and is the only home on the western verge of the village of Red Lodge.
The property: There are living rooms on two levels of this three-story lodge. The space is ideal for an extended family, or several families combined. This home is welcoming and can deliver an authentic Montana lodging experience. There are so many entertainment options in the area: river floats, trail rides, mountain biking, endless hiking trails or rent a 4 passenger ATV. After a busy day the family can relax on the 600 sf deck or play a round of shoes as there is a horseshoe pit in the side yard. Wildlife is on the property year 'round. We commonly have a resident doe with new fawns munching on the lawn in the early summer.
The home is arranged as follows: The upper-level loft has two queen beds and twin day bed. This level has a full bath. The main level contains the fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and full appliance suite.  There is an open great room, dining area, master bedroom suite, laundry room, half bath and ski room/reading nook on this level. The master bedroom has a king bed. Its bath has a walk-in shower. Additionally there is large closet and dressing room en suite. Wifi connectivity is strong throughout the house as is Verizon cell service. The lower level has a living room with a smart TV, foosball, lounging sofas flanked by three bedrooms and a full bath with separate shower and bathtub. One Bedroom has a king bed, the second bedroom has a king bed and a twin bed. The third bedroom has two sets of twin over queen bunkbeds. Access to the covered 6-person hot tub is available year-round. The lower patio and seasonal outdoor shower is from this lower level. To the many guests who have made this their summer headquarters for the past ten years we have good news. Weâve removed the spiral stair and there are now two conventional staircases connecting the three levels.
Please respect that this is a 3500 square foot home and not an event space. Large gatherings are neither encouraged nor permitted. We provide parking for up to six cars. Beyond that there is parking outside of the main gate. If you wish to add a motorhome to your reservation there is a 30 AMP RV circuit available at a competitive extra surcharge. If you have any questions concerning these options or guidelines, please contact us before booking.
Our location: The property overlooks the entire town and fronts the ~3 mile long Red Lodge hiking and biking trail which leads to the dog park and fairgrounds. We are dog friendly (2 Dogs). It is an easy 10-minute stroll on this same path to the airstrip and Rodeo of Champions fairgrounds to the west.
Spruce Lodge is located 7.4 miles from Red Lodge Mountain and just 0.2 miles from Highway 212 which is also known as the Beartooth National Scenic Hiway. This historic route features the stunning Beartooth Pass and is the gateway to the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Guest Access:
Guest(s) have access to the entire home and all listed amenities. This home does have owner closet and a garage that is off limits to guests. The areas that are off limits are locked.
The Neighborhood:
Red Lodge, nestled in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains, is a wonderful place to visit if you are looking for family fun, a place to touch the wild, or just a chance to let your hair down. Whether you are wearing Birkenstocks or cowboy boots, you will find something to do here. (Although downtown is paved and we even have sidewalks, Jimmy Choos are probably not a great idea!)
In winter the road ends here. Downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding and sleigh riding are just the short list of activities that you can do when visiting us.
In summer we revel in the Beartooth Pass opening. We are only 68 miles from Yellowstone Park, but plan on a good two hours` drive as the âPassâ is stunning in high mountain vistas, rocky cliffs, and jeweled lakes. The Custer National Forest is a haven for wildlife including elk, moose, mountain goats, big horn sheep, bears (black and grizzly), mountain lions and wolves. Golden marmots are often seen dashing across the trails. Golden and bald eagles often visit our area, as well as sandhill cranes and blue herons.
Getting Around:
Spruce Lodge has off street parking. Red Lodge has a taxi service and Uber for transportation in the area. Red Lodge does not have a commercial airport. Guest(s) can fly to area airports and drive to destination. Area airports and approximate distance to Red Lodge: Logan International Airport (BIL) 60 miles, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) 147 miles, Yellowstone Regional Airport (YRA) 64 miles.
Other Things to Note:
Guest(s) is allowed to have up to two dogs stay at the home during the visit. All dog(s) are required to be current on vaccinations. Guest(s) must clean up after animals and dispose of waste properly. Guest(s) must have a kennel for dogs when in the home and guest is not with the animal. Dogs are not allowed on furniture or beds. A minimum fee of $50.00 will be charged for each pre-approved dog over the two-dog limit. No cats allowed. Unauthorized animals or evidence of an animal on property can result in a minimum fee of $250 and/or your reservation being cancelled without a refund.
The home is equipped with: bedding, pillows, towels, pots & pans, dishes, toilet paper & paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap, dishwasher soap, detergent for washer and propane or charcoal for the type of grill provided. No food or spices will be provided due to health regulations.
We provide a sample amount of soaps, shampoos, and lotion to get you started.
Red Lodge, Montana is a rural community that does offer internet and cell service throughout most geographic areas but, some locations are completely void of any internet or cell service. In town and within a 3-5 mile radius of downtown you will enjoy solid cell signal but during times when our population increases due to events, celebration (such as the Fourth of July), or emergency situations such as a wildfire you will notice that these online and cellular services slow down and sometimes, they can slow down to the point where you have to wait to place a call. We canât do anything to help in these situations, so we encourage people to enjoy the freedom of being âunpluggedâ and to be patient.
Interaction with Guests:
Guest will receive emails prior to arrival date with directions and lock box code and pre-stay information.
