The Montana VRBO That Makes Us Fall in Love With Our State

My algorithms show me a lot of Montana content. The robots have figured out that I live and work in this state (and I Google all kinds of things about Montana) so it thought I might appreciate vacationing here, too. I love staycations, but when I saw an ad for this Montana VRBO in my feed, I was surprised to see the outpouring of love for Montana just based on this property.

Some people had stayed at the house, others hadn't but nearly every comment was about how much the person appreciated Montana. Could a house really make a person fall in love with Montana? Let's see.

"Montana's Architectural Marvel: Skwala Lodge": Darby, Montana

If the house comes with a name, it is usually so fantastic it's earned having a name. Skwala is the scientific name for a genus of springfly, the perfect name for a vacation rental with incredible access to fly fishing. Fly fishing is a sure way to make a person fall in love with Montana.

The lodge, managed by Collin Hohman and featured in Dwell Magazine, can sleep 12 people and has standard, yet desirable amenities like a fireplace and garden.

But the architecture is what really sets it apart.

Geometric windows display beautiful trees and the river. Wood floors, ceilings and walls give you that cabin feeling while also feeling elegant. Symmetrical openings allow natural light to flow into the house while strategic skylights open to Montana's beautiful sky. Imagine waking up here:

It would be easy for anyone to fall in love with Montana after staying in a place like this. Keep scrolling to see more of this incredible property.