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The Governor’s House

Family-friendly vacation home in Lewistown with a water park

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A water park, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at The Governor’s House. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Governor’s House

A beautiful 5 bedroom historical house built in 1913 for Roy and Ellen Ayers. Mr Ayers was the Governor of Montana from 1937-1941. It is in the historical district called the “Courthouse District”.
3 large bedrooms are upstairs with one bath and 2 bedrooms are on the main floor with 2 baths. The main floor has a large living room, dining room, kitchen, game room and office.
We have security cameras on the exterior of the house. They are disarmed when guests are there, unless we see there is an issue (sneaking a pet in, too many people, destructive behavior, etc).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO PETS!! The guest limit is 10. If you go over that # you will be charged extra.
There is an information/rules sheet on the dining room table. Please make sure all of the guests read this.
Do not use the fireplace. It has not been tested for safety.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The house is 100+ yrs old it is not child proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Governors House
The Governor’s House Lewistown
The Governor’s House Private vacation home
The Governor’s House Private vacation home Lewistown

About the neighborhood

Map
MT, Lewistown

What's nearby

  • Fergus County Courthouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lewistown Art Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Western Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fred Robinson Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frank Day Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown, MT (LWT-Lewistown Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Spring Brewing - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Six 18 Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doc's OK Korral - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Montana Tavern - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Governor’s House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Governor’s House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Governor’s House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Governor’s House located?

This family-friendly Lewistown vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Fergus County Courthouse and Lewistown Public Library. Fred Robinson Park and Lewistown Art Center are also within 10 minutes.

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The Governor’s House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

merilyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a big house in the perfect location. The neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

CeCe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home! Comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house! Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time visiting family. The front porch was the perfect place to catch up with everyone. Lewistown is a wonderful place to visit. We hope to come back again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This was a wonderful property to stay at – beautiful, clean, centrally located, well stocked, and excellent hosts! We were traveling with elderly parents and small children, and this property worked well for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pre Easter Family Trip

We all really enjoyed this beautiful historic home. Very clean and spacious in a nice neighborhood. We enjoyed the downtown shopping and fishing. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B., Helena, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly Historic Home

Wonderful property for families or friends wanting a getaway in a very “homey” location! Loved this place for a three couple visit for Lewistown’s Centerfest Music Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bre's wedding

We really enjoyed our stay. The decor was awesome.clean room for gathering but we liked that each room had a little getaway space next to itnd
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

The house was perfect for what we were looking for. Plenty of room and great location. The owner was very easy to work with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic house

Very nice house for a big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni L., Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing accommodations

Plenty of space for our large family who was all in town for State Softball. Made our stay even more enjoyable to be all together and have the space to feed our high school softball team. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Beautiful house with history and charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historical

Great location great host had a wonderful visit It was only two of us there but it will definitely accommodate as many as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 old college buddies who get together for a couple days of golf in a different Montana town each summer. The Governor's House was the perfect place to stay in Lewistown. It reminded us of a house we rented near downtown Bozeman in the late 1960s and early 1970's. Lots of charm!! We cooked dinner on night and found everything we needed was available in the kitchen to produce our meal. The beds and bathrooms (3) were great and we each had our own spacious bedroom! Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jalayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Stay!

We were in this area for a job at a local site. It was so nice to have a clean place to return to at the end of the day! This had enough rooms for everyone to have their own privacy and the hosts were most accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great history and perfect location!

The house was perfect for our visit to Lewistown for a family wedding! It accommodated our family and we enjoyed spending time on the front porch and appreciated the documentation providing the history of the house. The only downfall was not enough toiletries and garbage bags for our larger group. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Our kids ranged from 1-15 and they all loved it here. I fact our littles still are talking about it and how fun it was.Highly recommend. The property manager was super easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always Great!

This is the second year in a row that we have enjoyed a week in Lewistown at this property. We loved our time! Great house. Awesome location. The owners are super.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lewistown

We so enjoyed our stay at the Governor's House! We had 5 adults in our party. Children would love to play hide & seek there!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The home worked great for our group. We had several adults and a couple of kids. The bedroom setup was great for all of us and the home was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always Great!

This is the 4th year in a row that we’ve rented this property. Again, we had a great time! Nice house. Nice hosts. Totally recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation celebration

House was perfect as always
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

We loved our stay! There was 9 of us and there was plenty of room. We enjoyed sitting on the porch visiting and playing catch in the front yard. Would highly recommend this house to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Open Air

Team stayed for Open Air 25 tournament. Property was accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

timeless comfort

a home with a lengthy history but with contemporary comfort, hope-for a family gathering next Fall,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023