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Architect-designed and restored in 2007, Absaroka Guest House is one of a kind. State of Montana Historic Preservation Society even recognized the designers with a prestigious restoration award. Inside, guests enjoy a blend of modern and of late 19th century design. Outside is the perfect mix of historic downtown and mountainous river valley. The exact location of the vacation rental is 214 South 2nd, B.

The main floor of the Absaroka Guest House includes an open kitchen, bar, dining and living area. Original brick walls and wood floors, large windows and historic molding create a clean contemporary feel. One of the leather couches pulls out as a queen sleeper. Throughout the home, artwork from fine artists John and Karen Garre and photographs by Sandy Owens make this a home away from home.

The second floor includes a master bedroom (queen) and adjoining bathroom with jetted tub and walk-in shower. There is also a second bedroom (full), a second full bathroom, and a large walk-in closet.

The home's basement is a unique and convivial space with original stone walls and the feel of an authentic wine room. There is a dining table for six, as well as an area to play games or watch movies on the flat screen t.v. There is a full-sized pull-out couch, as well as a stowed single floor mattress. A collection of movies, books, and Montana travel guides are available for guests during their stay.

In addition to very good restaurants within a few blocks, local catering services are available.

Included: full kitchen, 2.5 baths, TV/DVD, high speed wireless, washer & dryer. Bedding, towels, soap, shampoo, and other basics are also included.

Property History

Absaroka Guest House resides in an 1890s Common Western Vernacular Commercial structure, and is one of Livingston's last remnants of early logging and milling industries. Built and operated by one of the town's first entrepreneurs, Emanuel Goughnour, the space was first known as Livingston Lumber Co.

Goughnour supplied most of the lumber, lath, shingles and doors in the area, and over the years he continued to buy more land, much from the Northern Pacific Railroad. He served as Mayor in 1908, and was credited with prompting the town to pave its downtown streets.

The vacation rental building housed Ryan Fruit Co. from 1922 - 1934, and a later phase was as R D Novelty Co., a business that sold juke boxes and games to "local watering holes and Red Light houses". Acquired through Sotheby's, 2008 is its first year as a Guest House - come be one of the first to enjoy!


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