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Country Living at it’s Best

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Consider a stay at Country Living at it’s Best and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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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.

Country Living at it’s Best

This executive home is 4 Bed 3 Bath on 5.16 Acres. Serene country living at its best. Within 6 miles of Target, Kirkwood Mall, Civic Event Center and Walmart! This property is minutes from University of Mary, river, bike path and all the city of Bismarck has to offer. Weather your in town for city events or quite country rest this house fulfills it all. You will enjoy the tranquility of watching turkeys with their young eat in the fields and the horses grazing in their pasture, taking a walk to see the sunset on the River. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a movie, play or show at one of the local theaters. Or if you are a larger group this house entertains beautifully for gatherings!

The neighborhood is like taking a step back in time. Just what you need to get away. Be near the city and not in it. Be Refreshed!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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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 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Living At Its Best Bismarck
Country Living at its Best! Bismarck
Country Living at its Best! Private vacation home
Country Living at its Best! Private vacation home Bismarck

About the neighborhood

Map
Bismarck, ND

What's nearby

  • University of Mary - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cottonwood Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • United Tribes Technical College - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Kirkwood Mall - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bismarck Event Center - 13 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Bismarck, ND (BIS-Bismarck Municipal) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lucky 13's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sportspage - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Living at it’s Best pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Living at it’s Best?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Living at it’s Best?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Country Living at it’s Best located?

This family-friendly Bismarck vacation home is located on a river, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Missouri River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sertoma Park and Kirkwood Mall. Cottonwood Park and University of Mary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Country Living at it’s Best Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosa H.

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

Great property

The house is out in a rural setting and the area is quiet. We enjoyed seeing the turkeys and deer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Excellent

Wonderful, easy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue B., Minneapolis, MN

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

Great for entertaining

With a table that can easily seat 10 and an outdoor deck that can easily seat 20, this is a great house for entertaining. Quiet neighborhood. Great location. Host is very attentive to your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

JEFF W.

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

Neighbors

We've lived in this neighborhood along the Missouri River for thirty-one years. I say that "it's the best little neighborhood in Bismarck." We were hosting out-of-state visitors for five days and our house was too small to accommodate us all. The location was perfect for our five extra guests, less than a block walk from our house. The house is spacious, was very clean and perfectly fit the bill for our company. The wooded location is extremely quiet yet located just minutes outside Bismarck. We will rent this again when the visiting group is larger than our house can handle. Our guests were more than pleased and impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jyle M.

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

Room for Gathering

Out of the city but not too far from necessities. Large table area for family gathering. Bean bad toss game in the back yard was a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick S., Waukehsha, WI

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

June 2022

Well supplied, comfortable, great location! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lane P.

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

Excellent!

We really enjoyed our stay. Literally everything you could need is provided to entertain the whole family. DVD collection, coffee creamers, dishes, extra towels, backyard entertainment, and plenty of space. Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Bismarck

Nice place and nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Wedding weekend getaway

I needed a place in Bismarck for several people. Plus a place to gather too. There were issues about the heat, but it was resolved. Plus the remote to the garage door didn’t work, but we were able to use the front door. This house was a great place to call home, at least for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Comfortable & Spacious

This house was perfect for our group of five adults. Plenty of room to spread out with a nice deck for grilling every night. House was well furnished with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H., Maple Grove, Minnesota

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

Family Wedding

The house was awesome for the number of people we had. Everyone was comfortable and we had alot of space. Kitchen was well supplied with everything you would need. Only downside was the pans were too big to fit into the oven so we had to put them in sideways. The owners left uncured bacon and fresh eggs which were a nice touch and surprise. There was only one TV in the whole house and did not give us access to local channels. Bummer because we couldn't watch any football games. The outdoor space was great and we spent a lot of time outside. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Perfect place for a small group

This was a perfect place to get together with our friends from out of town. There was plenty of room for all of us to move around and several places to sit and relax. The property is beautiful in the fall.

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Quiet place in the country with ample room

Very nice home with plenty of space for all of our family. There's a front living room and a back living room to allow multiple groups to visit. Large dining room and beautiful back yard with two tables and plenty of chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B., Devils Lake USA

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

Stay Review

Great property, clean ample linens and towels. Worked really well for a wedding stay in Bismark. The beds were comfy. The kitchen was well supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Beautiful and relaxing property with large deck

House is amazing. Nice furniture. Great deck with grills. Huge dining room table. Kitchen is well equipped with pots, pans, utensils, spices, flour, sugar, oil........ It is set up for cooking. Very comfortable all the way around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Bismarck

A great house and beautiful location. The hidden gem was the sauna which worked perfectly. I would highly recommend this house for a family stay in the Bismarck Mandan area. Close to everything you need but quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corrine Z.

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

The woods

Our second time staying here. We love the location, close to the Desert and my Dads house, and we love waking up in the trees. Love the large dining area as we don’t eat out often since there are so many of us. The house works well for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Great Family getaway

This property has it all. Close to the airport and town. Wildlife and Missouri River within a mile. Nice safe neighborhood. Host is great at the little details. I really enjoyed the sauna and all the extra space to host. If we come back to ND this will be the place we stay.

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect

The house was perfect for my family of 9. Relaxing, spacious, beautiful neighborhood! Loved the turkeys and deer right out the window. Awesome yard and deck. Very comfortable beds:). I would highly recommend this place to stay:).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Easy and Spacious

Great spaces, large for older kid families. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ehren C.

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

Great home!

This is a great place to stay in Bismarck. Beautiful and comfortable home in a peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Great property.

The house is beautiful. We gathered as a family and enjoyed the spacious rooms. The kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daryl D.

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

Worked perfect for us

Nice property out in the country. Quiet and well appointed. Perfect for a quick getaway in Bismarck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Country living at its best Bismarck

Wonderful property. Great location and great owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henry Z., Arriving from Boston Massachusetts through Frankfurt or Munich

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

The house and the neighborhood was wonderful. Couldn’t have asked for a better place.

Everything about the house was perfect. So relaxing. A great place for a family or a couple or even just a person by themself. Was in town for a wedding and it was the perfect location. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020