We are avid AirBnBers, so we've seen a lot of places over the years. We love this place SO much we didn't want to leave! We even wanted to add an extra day, and thankfully it was available! If we tell everyone how great it is, we might not be able to book it in the future! :) But for Tess and Ryan's sake, I will explain who wonderful it was.
From the first communication when we booked, even to now, Tess & Ryan were extremely responsive and accommodating. They provided us with bikes/helmets and even brought us a coffee pot on our first night when my husband was being too picky to use the Keurig. :) I personally loved having the Keurig and all the amazing k-cup choices which they provide.
The home is incredibly clean and basically straight out of Pinterest. I LOVE the decor and the simplicity of the entire space. TONS of excellent books too. It was convenient to have access to the garage and such a bonus to have a private backyard space (hammock included!).
The backyard was a little oasis. For being right in town, it was a very quiet street, and the backyard was filled with beautiful trees and surrounded by a tall fence. The sound of the aspens quaking in the breeze at night makes me want to plant aspens back at my place in PA! My son loved sitting at the little bistro table to have his breakfast and relaxing in the shady hammock in the afternoon.
The kitchen was beautiful, functional and fun to spend time in. There is a load of empty cabinets and drawers to use if you get groceries or bring your own food. They had some basics there like salt/pepper, flour, sugar, napkins, plastic wrap, foil and plastic baggies and a few staples that were left over from past guests. I did suggest to Tess that some spices would be a great addition for those who like to stay home to cook.
I love the open concept from the kitchen into the dining room and living area. The TV is large, and it was nice to be able to watch Hulu, Netflix and HBO Now. In the evening, you can open the sliding glass doors to the backyard and get a nice breeze. We were there mid-August, so it did get slightly warm during the day, but fans helped as did keeping the blinds closed. We didn't use the fireplace, but it was a beautiful accent to the main living area.
The laundry room off the kitchen is also a bonus. It provides space for shoes, coats and other items you might prefer to leave 'away' from the main living area. Having access to the washer/dryer was great as we were on the road for 3 weeks.
The beds were amazingly comfy, and my younger son slept fine in the smaller, middle bedroom on the sleeper sofa. He did get a little warm in there, but the fan and open window at night helped a lot. The closet in the master bedroom is HUGE! You could literally have a baby in a pack 'n play sleep in there and still have space for your stuff.
The bathrooms were great too. Each one had a clock on the wall which we found really helpful! And the water pressure was INSANE! When traveling and camping, I just LOVE a hot shower with solid water pressure. Shampoo and shower gel were provided in each bathroom. There were extra towels and hairdryers too.
The location was really convenient to most areas of Bozeman. My older son and husband rode the bikes to MSU and we had no issues running out for groceries (at any of the surrounding markets) or grabbing a bite to eat at some of the local restaurants. When Ryan stopped by with the coffee pot the first night, he spent so much time filling us in on why MSU is a great college (my son was just accepted), as well as telling us all the hot spots for dinner and outdoor activities.
Tess and Ryan feel like friends now. We will definitely be back!