This Is Montana’s Most Luxurious Fly Fishing River Lodge - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel
"Perched along a mile-long stretch of the Madison River near Ennis, Montana, this converted cattle ranch operates as a five-star fly-fishing lodge tailored for luxury-minded anglers and outdoor lovers. Run by former fishing guides John and Krista Sampson, the property blends Modern Rustic design — A-frame wood ceilings, stag artwork, dark leather furnishings, exposed stone fireplaces, and expansive windows — across a 3,500-square-foot main lodge composed of two pods linked by an outdoor trellised terrace. The 11 cabins come in two types: Creekside Cabins (sleep up to four, overlooking a meadow ringed by cottonwoods) and expansive Mountainview Cabins (about 1,700 sq ft, sleeping up to eight with sweeping views of the Madison Range); all feature two plush queen beds per room, polished oak floors, oversized showers, soaking tubs, cozy fireplaces, glass doors to private cedar decks, plus a four-seat golf cart and two mountain bikes per cabin. Social life centers on an 1800s–themed parlor, the Back Eddy Saloon, which includes an original historic bar front, shuffleboard, pool table, sound system and TV. The on-site culinary program emphasizes locally sourced ingredients with breakfast, curated riverside lunches, and dinners with wine pairings — sampled highlights include a Greek salad, a classic cold-cut sandwich, a lemon poppy-seed muffin and an exceptionally moist butterscotch cookie. With superb access to world-class trout water, professional guides teach novices and lead productive, fun fishing outings; additional amenities include free Wi‑Fi, a fitness center, hot tub, pickleball court, turndown service and laundry. Nearby draws include downtown Ennis (about 15 minutes away), Virginia City, Yellowstone National Park and local museums; rates start around $1,250/night and the property is roughly 1.5 hours from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport or 15 minutes from Ennis Big Sky Airport."
