Pippinger House- Historic Home- In Town

Summary:

Make this charming  gable front cottage your secret getaway in Red Lodge, MT. Located just a short walk from downtown Red Lodge. This well equipped, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths vacation home has beautiful vintage and eclectic furnishings, a covered front porch, spacious backyard with a great patio that is perfect for enjoying the perfect Red Lodge summers.  Experience Red Lodge at its best! The Pippinger House has a great layout and is a perfect place to create memories you will never forget.



The Space:

Make this charming gable front cottage your secret getaway in Red Lodge, MT. Located just a short walk from downtown Red Lodge. This well equipped, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath vacation home has beautiful vintage and eclectic furnishings, a covered front porch, spacious backyard with a great concrete patio that is perfect for entertaining. Experience Red Lodge at its best! The Pippinger House has a great layout and is a perfect place to create memories you will never forget.



During the Summer of 1887, Ben F Pippinger became Red Lodge`s first teacher, hired to teach the children of Rocky Fork Coal Miners opening the area`s first coal mines. Pippinger later ran the Cloverdale Dairy on a ranch north of town. He and his wife Cora built this 9-room gable front cottage in 1902, as an in town residence. The house was for sale in 1904 at an asking price of $2600. It was noted to be furnished throughout and nicely suited for boarding and rooming purposes, because of its central arrangements around the central hall.



During the Summer of 1887, Ben F Pippinger became Red Lodge's first teacher, hired to teach the children of Rocky Fork Coal Miners opening the area's first coal mines.  Pippinger later ran the Cloverdale Dairy on a ranch north of town. He and his wife Cora built this 9-room gable front cottage in 1902, as an in town residence. The house was for sale in 1904 at an asking price of $2600. It was noted to be furnished throughout and nicely suited for boarding and rooming purposes, because of its central arrangements around the central hall.



John and Mary Conway purchased the home in 1907 for $2500. Mary operated a boarding house, one of the few establishments in the Hi Bug until 1920.  Her tenants included school super-intendant A. C Carloon and railway weighmaster John McLennan.  



The distinctive roofline sets this residence apart from the neighborhood's twelve other similar cottages. Cornice returns to stain the leaded glass that enhances its vintage appeal!



Now this home is ready for you and your loved ones to make thier own memories. The home has been tastefully renovated to maintain the historic character of the home while updating the home to include modern essentials such as smart tv, updated appliances, and smart devices.



This home has traditional living spaces on the main floor including a formal dining room, eclectic seating area, a comfortable living room and a traditional kitchen. The first level also has a laundry area and a half bath.



Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Each bedroom has a queen bed with clean linens and extra blankets. There are closets in each room as well. The south queen bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom with clawfoot cast iron tub lots of natural light. There is another updated bathroom on this level with a large walk in shower,



The backyard is one of the best in Red Lodge. Lush green grass, spacious patio with seating and lighting, a propane grill for making your favorite summer meals, and trees and plants through. It is a private space that is fully fenced.



Guest Access:

Guest has private access to the first two stories of the home. Third floor is not available to guests.



The Neighborhood:

The home is located in the historical Hi Bug area of Red Lodge Montana. It is located in a quaint quiet neighborhood and is within walking distance of downtown Red Lodge.



If you are looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, Red Lodge is hard to beat. Enjoy watching the wildlife wander by including deer, moose, and turkeys. Red Lodge has many parks for that have great amenities including river access for Rock Creek, disc golf, tennis and pickleball, play structures, basketball courts. ice skating in the winter and farmers markets in the summers, baseball fields and soccer fields, a city pool, and green spaces with canopies of trees. There are also several trails including Rocky Fork trail that follows the edge of the bench for great views or a small trail down by Rotary Park that follows the river.



For the adventurers Red Lodge is nestled at the base of the Beartooths and sits just outside the Custer-Gallatin National Forest. So whether you want to explore the Nordic Trails in the winter, hike the mountain trails in the summer, or angle the rivers and streams, we have it all in our backyard.



Skiers and Riders can come together here at Red Lodge Mountain and enjoy the fresh groomed trails of Lazy M or find themselves in the steeps and deeps of Headwaters.



The Beartooth Highway is must in the Summer months. Take in the views from one of the most scenic drives in the country. The Beartooth Highway will bring you to the top of the world and you will enjoy high cascade lakes, wildlife, wildflowers, and stunning twists and turns.



Yellowstone National Park is only 70 miles south of Red Lodge via the Beartooth Pass in the summer months. It is about a 3 hour tour to get there through Silver Gate, but it is a trip you wont forget!



Getting Around:

Downtown Red Lodge is only a short walk away.



There are walking trails behind the house up to the ridge and all around the Airport Loop. Lions park is just down the street, the grocery store is a quick walk as well.



Yellowstone National Park is about 70 miles away via the Beartooth Pass, but it still take about 2 hours to get there due to the twists and turns along the way. Beautiful scenic drive!



Red Lodge Mountain is about 15 minutes away.



Other Things to Note:

No AC in the home.



The stairwells are narrow and steep due to the age of the house. There are other quirks of the property due to its age.



Interaction with Guests:

The home is managed by a small local property management company. We will pre-check the property for you and have everything ready for your stay. We are available by phone or can be at the property to assist as needed.