About Darby, MT
Warm, friendly people will greet you at the unique shops, grocery store, post office, library, restaurants, saloons and lodging establishments. Highlights of this prime recreation area include Alta Ranger Station, Darby Pioneer Memorial Museum, Lake Como Recreation Area, Lost Trail Ski Area and Painted Rocks Lake.
With a poplulation in 2007 of 853 people, the town is a quiet one with spectacular scenery and fabulous fishing opportunities. Visitors will enjoy the National Museum of Forest Service History located here.
To pay tribute to its founding fathers, Darby hosts Logger Days each summer. Darby is a rural small town that is horse-friendly. The lifestyle is laid back. The pace is slow. There are so many activities to participate in and enjoy, because Darby is the gateway to nature's playground.
Darby's elevation stands at 3,888 feet.
For more information, call the Town of Darby administration at (406) 821-3753, or visit the official [ Darby] Website.
Updated 6.6.2013]
Mountain Spirit Inn
308 S Main Street (Hwy 93)
PO Box 431
Darby, MT 59829
Ph/Fax: (406) 821-3405
Rsvn: (800) 820-2554
info@mountainspiritinn.com
www.mountainspiritinn.com
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Payment Method: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Cash, Travelers Check
Your dog is welcome if you accept our policy. Pets must be registered at the front-desk. Pets are an additional $10 each per day. There is a two (2) pet max. Pets must not be left unattended in the room. Crates are encouraged. It is the owner's responsibility to clean up after their pets. Please do not allow your pet to jump on the furniture. Cats and other types of animals are not allowed.
Nightly rates are based on number of occupants per room, and range between $58 - $78. Rates are seasonal.
Montana has a 7% tax on lodging, and Ravalli County has a $1.00 Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) fee of $1.00.
A senior citizen discount is available of $4 off per room night to those patrons 60 years or older. ID is required.
Reservations Recommended
Walk-ins Welcome * Late Cancellation Fee
Payment Method: Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Cash, Travelers Check
To make reservations, call (800) 820-2554 or (406) 821-3405. You will be asked for your name, address, telephone number, and your credit card information to hold the room.
See the Accommodations page to view the room descriptions.
The cancellation policy is if the travelers plans should change, they must call by 12:00 noon two days prior to their arrival to make any changes/cancellations.
If a person (coordinator) reserves multiple rooms for a group event, then the individuals using each room, must call and reserve one of the rooms under the coordinator's name. A week out (7 days), the un-reserved rooms will be released for general sale.
A second option is that the coordinator may pay for the first night of each room as an un-refundable deposit.

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See the Accommodations page to view the room descriptions.