5 Mountain-View Homes and Lodges Across Montana, Idaho, and Oregon

Tucked into Cougar Canyon in Monarch, Montana, Cougar Canyon Lodge brings together lodging, leisure, and on-site dining in one destination. The property is arranged as a 14-unit motel, complemented by a pool and hot tub for unwinding between days on the road or close to home. A full restaurant and bar add a natural gathering point, whether for a casual meal, a nightcap, or hosting guests without leaving the grounds. Below, a 3,500-square-foot basement apartment introduces additional flexibility for extended stays or live-on-site use. Liquor and gaming licenses are included, rounding out a setup designed for hospitality and entertainment under one roof. Seller financing adds an extra layer of accessibility, while the canyon setting frames daily life with a sense of retreat.

Surrounded by 17 acres at the end of the road in Kooskia, this homestead pairs a quality-crafted 5+ bedroom, 3 bath home with working land and serious shop space. Inside, hardwood floors and custom cabinets set a warm, practical tone, with a sunroom, art room, walk-in pantry, dedicated laundry room, and a cedar sauna for restorative pauses. Outside, a covered deck with a screened-in porch overlooks established gardens and an orchard, creating an easy rhythm from morning coffee to evening harvest. The organic-style beds feature flowers, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and grapes, while the orchard produces apple, pear, cherry, and plum. About 5 acres of deer-fenced pasture wrap the garden, and mixed conifer forest offers timber and wood for heat. A 2,000-square-foot attached woodshop, plus a carport and multiple sheds, supports equipment, projects, and small-business ambitions, with nearby national forest and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness close at hand.

Surrounded by nearly 34 acres of prime farmland, this custom farmhouse balances open living spaces with a cozy, easy rhythm. High ceilings and a thoughtful layout keep daily life feeling bright and unforced: a primary suite and guest room anchor the main floor, while two additional bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs create privacy and separate spaces to unwind. Morning coffee and evening conversation naturally drift to the covered front patio, where sunsets play out against 360-degree views of the foothills and neighboring fields. For work or weekend projects, a large shop is outfitted with 220V power, a high-bay door, paint bay, office, loft space, and workroom, plus an attached 12-foot overhang for additional covered parking and areas prepped for animals. Set on a quiet lane with minimal traffic, it remains a short drive from modern amenities.

From its elevated setting at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Red Lodge, this ranch-style home frames breathtaking Beartooth Mountain views through numerous windows. Life here centers on indoor-outdoor flow, anchored by an impressive 664 sq. ft. covered outdoor living area designed for relaxed evenings and easy entertaining. Inside, custom hickory cabinetry brings warmth, while a generous center island with integrated raised seating naturally draws people together.

On Glengarry Lane in Billings, this custom home by Steve Gountanis looks out across the 11th fairway of Briarwood Golf Course, balancing luxurious daily comfort with effortless entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with KitchenAid appliances, double professional-style ranges, multiple ovens, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry designed to keep hosting seamless. A spa-inspired primary suite adds heated floors, dual walk-in closets, adjoining laundry, and a fully automated steam shower for a true end-of-day retreat. Evenings can move from a temperature-controlled wine room to a private theater, while whole-home Control4 automation and distributed audio keep every space connected. Outside, a covered patio with a natural gas BBQ hookup frames sweeping golf course and city-light views, extending the home’s easy rhythm well past sunset.