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Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!

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Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4630 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Missoula, MT
  • Popular LocationWilma Theatre5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Montana10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Patrick Hospital16 min walk
  • AirportMissoula, MT (MSO-Missoula Intl.)14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!

Unit 10 is a well furnished 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 630 square foot space within walking distance of everything Missoula has to offer. The unit has a fully furnished kitchen, comfortable living room with sleeper couch for extra guests, cable TV, wifi, and is one of the best locations in town. A washer and dryer are in the unit for additional convenience. Located on the Hip Strip, restaurants, coffee, and a brewery are steps away and downtown Missoula is less than a 5 minute walk.

New for 2020-21....we've implemented enhanced cleaning protocols.

Property manager

Lydia Fleming

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 630 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Missoula

Located in Missoula, this condo is in the city center. Wilma Theatre and Missoula Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Missoula and Traveler's Rest State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field or Dahlberg Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Wilma Theatre - 5 min walk
  • Caras Park - 6 min walk
  • University of Montana - 10 min walk
  • St. Patrick Hospital - 16 min walk
  • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Missoula Intl. Airport (MSO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tamarack Brewing Company - 9 min walk
  • Cranky Sam Public House - 9 min walk
  • Bridge Pizza - 2 min walk
  • Missoula Club - 9 min walk
  • Market on Front - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming & Historic Babs Condo on Hip Strip- Missoula's Best! located?

Located in Riverfront, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Bitterroot Valley and University of Montana. Clark Fork River and Wilma Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
Such a fun place to stay! Located in a great spot just across the bridge of the main downtown. This area, known as the “hip strip”, has a great juice bar, vegan doughnut, taco spot, coffee, bakery and a dive with great burgers. Lydia was super sweet as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taste of Montana
Very cool building and easy access to historic downtown and hiking trails
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation stay
Great location for access to downtown missoula as well as drives to mountain hiking
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

cahrmaine w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Condo needed a deep cleaning
Have stayed in other condos in the Babs. Great location. Nice sized condos for two adults. Unit 10 had fine reviews (but no reviews after November 2021?). The primary problem: the unit was not adequately clean. Seemed okay at first--sink, tub and toilet looked fine. Then bathroom cabinet doors came off when we opened them. Had trouble with TVs and Internet. Owners responded to those concerns. But after a couple days (and filthy feet), I realized the floors were DIRTY. Saw wrappers and a toy under couches. So sweep, vacuum and mop, right? Easy enough. But the dust under the couches was thick. The kitchen floor was filthy--multiple moppings were required and the dirt removed was extensive. Should I have called? Probably. But at a minimum, I expect a VRBO property to be well-cleaned--no calling required. And the more I looked: cobwebs, dirty walls, dusty vents, stained furniture, mildewed shower curtain. Would not stay again. I let the owner know all my concerns on checkout. Hope they have corrected and done a deep clean.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Vacation Getaway
Wonderful location central to the Hip Strip and to Downtown, with ready access to three great bakeries and coffee shops, two breweries, and several restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie and Becky F., Dickinson, ND

Liked: Cleanliness
Tough to beat
This rental is in the perfect location. Great access to downtown and the university. With the River Trail, Currents, the MCT, the Carousel, Dragons Hollow, Big Dipper and so many good restaurants right there, you just can’t beat it. This is our second stay here. The space is just right for a family mostly on the go, but that still spends some down time around the rental. Unit has everything you need. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ross R.

Liked: Cleanliness
cold in Missoula
windows drafty, heat slow to respond
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S., Sparks, Nevada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great rental!
Very quaint, great location, very close to good food - we went to Hob Nob for breakfast twice, great place. We visited family only about 15 mins away, this was a great location for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The kids and I had a great time in Missoula. The condo is in a great location and we walked everywhere. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Babs is absolutely an institution in Missoula! It's stately and historic but also sumptuous and modernized. It's literally a 10 minute walk from the heart of Missoula (via the Higgins St. bridge over a gorgeous river) and next door to top-rated bakeries and Italian restaurants -- basically everything is at your doorstep. The only slight negative is the smoke alarm in the kitchen is hyper-sensitive and goes off when simply cooking eggs with barely any smoke or steam but if you open the window it takes care of that. (And anyway, in such a stately wooden building built in c.1902 wouldn't you want a very sensitive smoke alarm?) This awesome condo unit is just pure comfort and really crowned my weeklong visit to beautiful Missoula.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Still a Great Place
We love staying here and have stayed often. Good food, a bakery and a brewery are all close by. Lydia, the owner, is a joy to work with. Our granddaughters live in Missoula so we will be back. Thanks Lydia for having a nice place for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jamie and Becky F., Dickinson, ND

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, perfect for a stay in Missoula!
We came to town with our two kids, 6 and 4 for a family vacation. Riverfront was the perfect location. With access to the Missoula trail system within a block of the condo, we were able to leave our car parked for much of the trip. We hoped on our bikes or walked just about every place we wanted to go. Within a couple of blocks there’s Big Dipper ice cream, Bernice’s bakery, the Bridge pizza, and so much more. Also close by is a small park with river access where the kids played in the river numerous times. Cross the Higgins street bridge and there is the Carousel, Dragons Hallow, and a lot of good dining and shopping. 15 minutes and you can be at the trailhead for the Rattlesnake recreation area. This place has great access to so many places that are classic Missoula and will work great for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in Missoula downtown lifestyle or anyone visiting the University. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Near restaurants and river. Great access to bike trails. Very quiet except on trash days for restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, quiet, private, well appointed!
I'd come back any time to stay at Babs #10. Very comfortable living space, wonderful bed, easy to get around town with washer and dryer in the unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Christmas Getaway.
Enjoy being downtown, comfy and cozy. Close to so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Missoula Vacation
My wife and I traveled to Missoula to visit our daughter..We wanted to stay close to downtown to be within walking distance of River Trail, Shops and Restaurants..This was the perfect location..The Host was outstanding. Very responsive. The unit was perfect for our needs...We will definitely stay there again...
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karie B., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!!!
So easy!! Great location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., O'Fallon, MO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home
Babs #10 was perfect for my stay. It was an updated, clean, charming condo in a lovely historic building. More than adequate amenities. Convenient walk to the French Bakery, the coffee shop, the Italian restaurant and even downtown. I will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W., Saint Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the perfect spot
This is a great condominium that is clean, spacious, authentic and a great location. My new go to spot while visiting the lovely Missoula.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and walkability in downtown Missoula
This condo has 3 things going for it that are rare to find in one place. It's in a beautiful and well maintained historical building. The sunny first floor flat is comfortable and clean providing a quiet setting in the city. And you can easily walk the riverfront, go into downtown across the bridge, or enjoy a variety of eateries within 2 blocks. Hop in the car for a short drive to the Good Food Store or lunch at the Tagliare Delicatessen. In the neighborhood you can breakfast at Bernice's Bakery and have a treat at Big Dipper Ice Cream. If you want to bike some of the river trails, be sure to reserve a bicycle in advance. The University is nearby and hiking trails are within a 15 minute drive. You'll also find the owner is very responsive to inquiries and questions. This condo is definitely worth repeat stays when in the Missoula area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in Missoula
Our second stay here and we were again well pleased with all aspects. It's a charming, comfortable apartment in a neat building in the heart of Missoula. Restaurants and bakeries/coffee shops across the street and around the next corner. A block to the Higgins Street Bridge/Park/Merrygoround and more. We'll stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

joan d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time at the Babs—as awesome as the first!
The location, comfort, ease, and price of the Babs just can’t be beat. The charming building with its big comfy front porch and access to al Missoula has to offer makes it a place you’ll want to come back to time and time again. The unit is well stocked, easy to use, comfortable and again—in a great building in a great location. There are restaurants/bakeries/cafes in any direction you turn coming out of the Babs—from amazing tacos and French pastries in one direction to pizza by the slice and quiche and homemade scones in the other. Don’t miss the Saturday farmers market a short walk past the Hip Strip and over the bridge to downtown Missoula. And if you walk the other direction, you’ll stroll through the historic neighborhood with charming homes and streets leading to the River Walk trail. The property owners are friendly and attentive and the unit is easily accessible—both on arrival and departure. We look forward to returning to the Babs next year! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Perfect in every way
I was in town for the UM graduation and couldn’t have been happier with this condo. I purposely did not rent a car, and walked to everything I wanted to see/do. The location is ideal. The condo was clean and inviting, with simple/tasteful decor and a super comfy king bed. Entry instructions were easy and owners very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie W.

We LOVED IT!
The Babs is such a cool building and condo setup ~ it's location is perfect. It's a 7 minute walk to our son's place in the university district and just over the bridge to downtown. Lydia is wonderful to work with and she has her place decorated beautiful and well organized. It has everything you need for a great stay in Missoula. We will stay with her again for sure. Thank Lydia
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Missoula
Structure Type
Condo