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The Governor’s House

Family-friendly stay with water park in Lewistown

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
TV, DVD player, books, offices
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lewistown, MT
  • Place, Fergus County Courthouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewistown Art Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Western Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lewistown, MT (LWT-Lewistown Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lewistown

In Lewistown .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Fergus County Courthouse and Lewistown Public Library. The Western Casino and Magic Diamond Casino are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fergus County Courthouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lewistown Art Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Western Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fred Robinson Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Frank Day Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

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).

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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Governor’s House to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi (6-min drive) away from the Lewistown, MT (LWT-Lewistown Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Governor’s House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Governor’s House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Governor’s House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but The Western Casino (7-min walk) and Magic Diamond Casino (8-min walk) are nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Governor’s House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Governor’s House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Governor’s House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Governor’s House to downtown Lewistown?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Lewistown.

The Governor’s House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KEN C., Santee, california

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing with plenty of room.The HOST was easy to contact.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

SEAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and comfortable, close to the Frog Ponds for fishing and within walking distance of Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very impressed with this beautiful house. We enjoyed the extra spaces to gather with family who came for my son’s wedding. The house is beautifully decorated and very clean. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

merilyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a big house in the perfect location. The neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

CeCe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home! Comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house! Wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Arn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Open Air

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins trip

Our stay was fantastic. The kitchen was more than adequate to cook or bake. The coffee was great. All the towels were nice and fluffy. We used the washer and dryer. The blow driers were full sized so you can leave yours at home. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to using this property in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cori M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jodi D., Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Bridesmaids

This home was so perfect for you daughter and her bridesmiads to stay and get ready for her wedding! Photographer even took beautiful first look photos in the house. Derree was extremely easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation celebration

House was perfect as always
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

The house has so much charm and space! Everyone had room to stretch out and relax. The house is in a great location, quiet neighborhood and close to everything. Even saw the northern lights one night from right outside. So cool! Host communication was great, helpful and so kind. We’ll be staying here again!! Thanks for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

SEAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic house

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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B., Helena, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic House! Great Location!

This is the third year in a row that my family has stayed here. The house has plenty of space for a larger group. It's clean, full of historic charm, and the location is awesome! The kids walk to and from the pool and Spring Creek. It's also an easy walk to Main Street to take in the shops and restaurants. We are thrilled to be repeat guests and are already looking forward to next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023