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Montana’s Most Trusted Property Management Company

Stay Montana is a local, family & employee-owned boutique vacation rental company that specializes in making Montana memories. We strive to provide the best customer service possible and continually exceed our guest & owner expectations. We even provide our family recipe, Ella Cookies at check-in. Our guests & owners love them!

Chris & Jen Torsleff founded Stay Montana in 2016, bringing over 60 years of combined hospitality and resort property management experience working and learning from great companies like Vail Resorts, Ritz Carlton, Hilton, & Marriott. They are proud to have started in bellman and busser positions and worked their way to key leadership roles in some of the most respected companies in the industry. Chris & Jen are located in our Bozeman office. Stop by and say hi!

In 2022, we became employee-owned with David Moore and Laura Dwight joining our local ownership team. Over the last years, they have proven their leadership and worked extremely hard, thus we’re thrilled to add them. David and Laura live in the Flathead Valley with their respective families and young children. David has been part of the Stay Montana family for 7+ years and is our Regional General Manager with a wealth of exceptional hospitality experience. Laura is our Director of Marketing, has been with Stay Montana for 4+ years and brings 18+ years of hospitality marketing experience, plus an MBA with a specialization in Marketing.

We’d also like to introduce, Amber, our Director of Business Development & Owner Services who has been with us for 6+ years. She has worked in the hospitality industry for 17+ years and has a degree in Accounting from Montana State University. Amber is a natural leader for the Stay Montana team and has a passion for making sure that our guests and owners have a five-star experience every time! 

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Jon

Big Sky Owner

“I enthusiastically recommend Stay Montana as a reliable, trustworthy and transparent team managing my property. They have exceptional marketing and pricing strategy tools to maximize my rental investment with a great team that cleans and presents the property matching what is advertised to renters resulting in positive rental reviews with repeat bookings. I have no hesitation referring Stay Montana and to call me if any questions.”

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Slopeside HOA Member

Whitefish Owner

"The Slopeside HOA has been interviewing many of the rental agencies in the valley to help our homeowners get the best possible service and we were blown away by the level of professionalism and first-class experience that the Stay Montana team is going to bring to our community. I feel very confident that our owners are going to be getting the best partnership in the valley."

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Chrissie

Big Sky Owner

“Stay Montana has been the management company for our condo in Big Sky since 2018. The staff is very personal and professional and show a sincere interest in our property. We have been very pleased with their quick response to any questions we have. It is very helpful to know our property is well-cared for. We would highly recommend Stay Montana to manage a vacation home!”

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Annie

9 Property Owner

“Stay Montana has been a great management company for my various vacation rentals. They are very responsive to both their guests and owners. It has simplified my life having them manage my units. I highly recommend Stay Montana for your management needs.”

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Patty & Mike

Whitefish Owner

“We are new to the business of property renting, so we came to Stay Montana with a level of unease. Our experience has been a positive one. The Stay Montana Team is easy to work with, responsive, supportive, professional and pleasant. The booking process has been effortless. The Owner Portal is comprehensive, concise and easy to navigate. We appreciate the attention to detail in the care of our home. Stay Montana has been a great partner in our new endeavor.”

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Bethany

Big Sky Owner

“Stay Montana makes owning a rental property easy. Their staff is on top of everything and quickly handles any issues that arise. They are always fast in answering questions and more than willing to go the extra mile in solving problems that come up. We are very happy with the service and ease of doing business with Stay Montana.”

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Mel and Charmaine

Columbia Falls Owner

“If you’re looking for a first-class Property Management Company, Stay Montana is outstanding. This team goes above and beyond and we have always been satisfied. We live in Canada and decided to rent out our vacation home in Columbia Falls. Stay Montana was highly recommended to us. We contacted them and in a short period of time, our house was on the market as a vacation rental. They literally looked after everything for us! We feel so fortunate to have a property management company that cares about the homeowner and renters. David and the Stay Montana team have been a dream to work with. No matter when we have contacted them with a question or in need of help, they have always been there for us. If you want to work with the best, we recommend Stay Montana.”

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Rob

Big Sky Owner

“We have been with Stay Montana for three years. Chris and his group have built an outstanding management company. They are friendly, honest and get done what they say they will do. Our rental returns have increased even in the year of covid. We would highly recommend them to manage your property.”

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Tom

Bigfork Owner

"Stay Montana is a wonderful resource for us. Their team is professional, responsive, courteous and thorough. The bookings and accounting are straight forward and easy to navigate."

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Kara

Bigfork Owner

“I changed to Stay Montana after two years with a different management company. They are very responsive and everything is seamless. Their online system is top notch. I am so thankful I switched."

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Peter & Tana

Bigfork Owner

"Stay Montana has undertaken the property management of our condo for the past year. We have been impressed and pleased with their professionalism, attention to detail and availability when needed. We look forward to continuing with their management of our vacation condo."

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Jimmie & Jennifer

Big Sky Owner

“Stay Montana has been a great partner to manage our second home. They’re focused on the guests but also go above and beyond for us as homeowners. The financial results have exceeded our expectations and we would recommend the team to anyone.”

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Danika and Jared

Whitefish Owner

“Just want to let you know how much we appreciate David here in whitefish!!!! He’s ON TOP OF IT! Immediate replies with text and email and answers his phone every time. Last minute needs are no problem and he’s always available. We appreciate what you guys do. We were hesitant at first to hire a property management company, but are SOOO thankful we did. While being out of the country for 5 months we haven’t worried about our place at all knowing it was being taken care of. Hopefully we can send more business your way.”

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Aprill

Bozeman Owner

"Excellent Property Management Co. Everyone has been so nice and helpful to work with. I'm really glad I chose them to take care of my property."

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Graham

Bozeman Owner

"This is the best management company I have ever worked with. Amber Vogl has been incredibly impressive to to work with and is always a pleasure to talk to. They are quick to respond to any needs or questions I have no matter how small. They were invaluable in getting my unit on the market. They have done an excellent job of keeping the vacancy low. They also provide suggestions of improvements that can be made to get more renters. The guests have been equally impressed with their performance. I would hate to have to compete with them because I am not sure how anyone would do any better. I will be a customer for life."

Recent Awards:

⭐️Winner in Best of Montana 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️2nd Place in Best of Bigfork 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Comparent’s Market Leader Award! The top 1% of all professional vacation rental managers.

⭐️2nd Place in Best of Whitefish 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️3rd Place in Best of Flathead 2024 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Best of Big Sky 2023 for Best Property Management!

⭐️Winner in Gallatin’s Greatest 2023 for Best Property Management! Finalist in Best Employee Recognition Program & Most Innovative Workplace

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Montana 2023 in Best Property Management Service!

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Whitefish 2023 in Best Property Management!

⭐️Top 5 in Best of Flathead 2023 in Best Property Management!

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Big Sky 2022 in Best Property Management & Best Business.

⭐️Top 3 in Gallatin’s Greatest 2022 in Best Employee Recognition Program, Most Innovative Workplace, Best New Business.

⭐️Top 3 in Best of Whitefish 2022 in Best Property Management, Best Lodging, Best New Business & Best Employer.

Best of Montana Best Property Manager Winner 24Best of Bigfork 2024comparent market leader award 2024best of whitefish 2024best of flathead 2024 property managementbest of big sky 2023Gallatin's Greatest 2023 Best Property Management best of montana 2023 finalist Best-Of-Whitefish-2023-Award best of flathead 2023

What Makes Us Different?

  • We’re an Airbnb Superhost which means more bookings for our owners!
  • We’re partners with Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy offering international luxury reach with a local tenured team.
  • Vrbo Premier Host for 5+ years!
  • Partners with THIRDHOME offering luxury international reach with a local tenured team. Plus travel opportunities for our owners!
  • Our team has completed the Breezeway Vacation Rental Safety Program & is educated and ready to perform safety inspections.
  • Our founders have hotel backgrounds and hold our team to the highest standard for cleanliness, revenue management and customer service.

 

Ella with Ella CookiesWhy Choose Us?

  • Ella Cookies! 🍪Daughter of the Stay Montana owners, Ella developed this unique recipe when she was only 14 years old, and Stay Montana quickly began making them for all our guests and getting raving reviews. Fresh Ella Cookies are placed in each of our vacation rentals for guests to enjoy at check-in! Our guests & owners love them!
  • Every Guest Screened. Our robust guest damage insurance includes comprehensive guest screening to give our homeowners redefined protection and peace of mind. 
  • Local Marketing. Our Director of Marketing is part of our ownership team and is based in Whitefish. Her team creates local, authentic marketing that drives bookings. We have 18k+ Instagram followers and 15k+ email marketing subscribers. 
  • Hotel Level Housekeeping. The care and upkeep of your home is our utmost priority.
  • No “Nickel & Diming.” Wherever possible, we will waive the costs of quick maintenance visits and non-specialized handiwork.
  • Stay Montana Gives. We pride ourselves on giving back to the community where our team, their families, and some of our homeowners live.
  • Expert revenue management using cutting-edge software and experienced personal touch.
  • Detailed inspections by our tenured team.
  • Technology enhancements in all areas of our operation.
  • Industry-leading service that creates loyal Stay Montana guest.
  • Sustainability. We provide eco-friendly toiletries to guests and make every effort possible to make our properties sustainable.

 

The Sapphire Collection

special k extStay Montana is delighted to introduce The Sapphire Collection of properties – the ultimate in luxury. These hand-picked properties offer countless amenities, including local coffee, luxurious robes for your stay, a personalized welcome note, Ella Cookies, our Stay Montana Family cookbook, and a General Manager video property orientation at check-in. Why Sapphire? Read more and check out these amazing Montana luxury properties here!

Low Startup Fees | No Long Term Contracts | Satisfaction Guaranteed

Proud Partners of our Local Communities

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