Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!
Stay at the most sought after home on the Gallatin River in Big Sky, Montana. Want to fish from the deck? No problem. Want to sit in a hot tub while looking up river during the summer or gazing at the stars at night after a great day of skiing? No problem. Need Privacy? How about two thousand feet of river frontage on thirteen acres. Can't beat that anywhere in Big Sky. What about a cozy rustic winter home? With its two fireplaces, full kitchen, log dining room table , a bar area with popcorn maker you won't want to leave. Make your reservations today.
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Hot tub
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Dryer
Free WiFi
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
There is a lockbox with the front door key for you to get in the guesthouse. It is located next to the front door and the code is 1985. .If you have any problems please call 406-581-8199.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Gallatin Gateway
Located in Gallatin Gateway, this cabin is on the waterfront. Big Sky Resort and Big Sky Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Is Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?
As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views! on 25 Apr 2026 start from AU$559, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views! located?
This family-friendly Gallatin Gateway cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River. Warren Miller Performing Arts Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much for leaving the guesthouse so clean and washing all the towels. It really was a big help. Hope to see you and your brothers again. Carolyn & Terry
Absolutely perfect. Everything!!! The hosts were so nice and came to check on us twice. Gave us tips for yellowstone and fishing. We definitely want to return!!!
What a great place for a family vacation. Access to fly fishing couldn’t be better as the property is located directly on the Gallatin River. Proximity to Big Sky is excellent .West entrance to Yellowstone is reachable as well. Terry and Carolyn were great hosts . They were there for us if we needed them. Looking to go back again next year ! Highly recommend this guest cottage.
Jack D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
4 Sept 2018
Fantastic accommodations in a beautiful location!
Fantastic accommodations in a beautiful location. Could not have asked for a better vacation!
Eric S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
We hope to see you again with your fishing buddies. It's always fun to have such great guests.
We stay in the Big Sky area every year and this was our favorite place. The guest house was beyond our expectations. It was private and right on the Gallatin River. The home was clean and inviting. Very spacious, lots of room, incredibly clean. Close enough to Big Sky, without the traffic it can sometimes have. We very much enjoyed our stay. Bed in the master bedroom was super comfortable. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back. Terry and Carolyne were perfect hosts.
Our second stay at this property. Lovely home and the location suits us to visit Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton. We will be back again!!
Lisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Lisa and once again we'll look forward to your return visit!!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah C.
30 June 2018
Beautiful
Great place for 4 couples trying to get away! We enjoyed our time here and will be back soon!
Hannah C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
I loved seeing your two motorcycles on the trailer behind your truck. I knew you would head up Buck Ridge for some awesome views. It's a real plus having the trail head so near our guesthouse. Looking forward to your return.
We have stayed here 5 or 6 times and always relax and cherish the stay. Super comfortable, right next to the river and very spacious. We love the hot tub and back deck. High quality bedding and everything needed to make a good meal. Very nice hosts. You can not go wrong by staying here!
The Guesthouse is a gem! Location is perfect for all activities we did and the accommodations were just as advertised. We had plenty of room and enjoyed the deck and hot tub as well. Carolyn and Terry were very gracious hosts as well. We’ll definitely be back!
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the O’Neill guest house… from the location, house amenities, host hospitality and communication, etc. etc. All was perfect. The only bad part was that we had to leave :)
Everything about this house is great. Comfy beds, nice dining table to gather at, and a great living room with woodstove for end of day. Great, spotless hot tub made for some incredible stargazing. Carolyn and Terry are the most awesome hosts on all of VRBO. I could go on and on.................
steve m.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Steve for your kind remarks about the guesthouse. Hope to see you again. Carolyn & Terry
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Douglas H.
11 July 2017
Amazing property
We loved our 4th of July week visit to this beautiful home. Well appointed kitchen and three bathrooms were plenty for our group of five adults. We also enjoyed grilling on the deck and using the hot tub after a tough day of hiking some of Big Sky's challenging trails. Centrally located for all your outdoor activities. We took day trips to Yellowstone and also enjoyed an awesome rafting adventure down the Gallatin River.
Douglas H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
We know there was a lot of celebrating while you were at our guesthouse...wedding anniversary, college graduation, etc. but you managed to hike some great places. My favorite is Beehive Basin although it seems to get harder and harder for us each year. It was nice to hear that was one of your favorites too. We are glad you and your family enjoyed Big Sky.
This house is perfect both inside and outside. We loved the outdoor sitting area and had our suppers out next to the Gallatin River. They have thought of everything to make you feel at home. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Greta L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Hi Greta: I'm so sorry we didn't get to meet you. Every time we looked your way, your car was gone. You were a busy bunch!!! Thank you for your kind comments and for leaving the guesthouse so perfect. We really appreciate it.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 Sept 2013
Five Star
We had a great time! And our hosts made everything flawless during our stay. The amenities of the property are exactly as described in the listing. Everything is on hand to make your stay delightful. The scenery is over the top and the location is perfectly situated for day trips to Yellowstone, Big Sky and other wonderful "eye candy" places.
The home was spotless and beautifully maintained.
As we sat out on the deck during our first day.....the four of us were planning our return or next trip.
We had a wonderful stay!!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
We hope you will return for another visit. There are plenty more things to do and places to see!!! Looking forward to seeing you again.
My family of 4 brought along the grandparents and we all had a wonderful time enjoying this home, it as perfect! We had many fun nights around the dining room table playing cards and it was even cool enough to have a fire one night, what a treat! We loved the river out back, my boys spent hours building boats out of sticks and leaves and letting them "set sail" while my husband fished in the river every day! We loved the deck, bbq, and coffee and wine while listening to the sounds of the river. Carolyn and Terri where delightful hosts and were so wonderful answering our questions, it was a pleasure meeting them and staying at their beautiful home. We hope to come back soon!
Melissa F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
You have two darling boys. It was great to see them enjoy the outdoors at every opportunity. Hopefully, you'll return to Big Sky sometime in the near future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
3 Jan 2017
Lovely winter haven
Our family of 6 came over the Christmas holidays and spent our time downhill skiing at Big Sky (20 min drive from the house), miles of beautiful cross country skiing at Lone Mountain Ranch, hiking, and one day of snowmobiling in Yellowstone (50 min drive). On a rest day we drove into Bozeman to shop, see a movie and go to the indoor climbing gym. So much to do. The house is nicely situated off the road so you have a feeling of privacy and seclusion, and the back deck is right on the Gallatin River. Hot tub on the deck is fantastic: gentle snowfall on your head or millions of stars on a clear night. The house is spacious and clean, love the Montana decor. Has everything you need for a fabulous family vacation.
Julie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
You were sure packing in a lot of activities while in Big Sky. It's good you saved some time for one the favorite things to do at the ONeill Guesthouse...sit in the spa on a star-filled night and relax. Lots of snow made for great skiing and snowmobiling but a day off visiting Bozeman was a nice break. Many visitors come to Big Sky but never take the time to go to Bozeman. They sadly miss a cute Montana town!!
I would like to thank you for leaving the guesthouse so clean. I always try to thank our special guests that treat our place like home. Hope to see you again.
We can't say enough about this property! It is a lovely guest house that is well supplied with everything you may need or want. The location is also perfect!!! It was so comfortable and we loved listening to the Gallatin River as we drifted off to sleep each night. The Gallatin is just feet away off the beautiful deck and we enjoyed sitting there each evening...watching the water and looking for wildlife. We love fly fishing and were able to catch and release some nice trout right in this spot! The icing on the cake was that the Hosts, Terry & Carolyn, were so welcoming, informative and helpful. We spent just a short amount of time with them and left feeling like we have new friends. We are so appreciative that they shared their piece of paradise with us!
don m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kathy L.
28 Feb 2017
Wonderful
Great place to explore all the amazing experiences Big Sky and West Yellowstone offers! The home is spread out and our family of three generations had more than enough space to unwind without bumping into each other, The grandkids loved playing in the snow and all the adults fell in love with the beauty of Montana. The kitchen had everything you could need and we loved dining in a couple times in front of the fire and sharing our days of fun and adventure. The hosts were more than accommodating and when asked about sledding for the grandkids delivered some sleds within a few minutes ....wow is all we can say! Can't wait to return!!!
Kathy Lambert Stayed Feb. 18th - 25th 2017
Kathy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
We are so glad you had such a great time with your family at our guesthouse. Luckily, we had many sleds because that is one our grandkids favorite thing to do and it's free!!! Hopefully, you will return soon to enjoy another winter vacation in Big Sky. Also, thank you for leaving the guesthouse in such great shape. We really appreciate it.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Janet R.
14 June 2017
Fabulous property
Our party consisted of 4 adults. We arrived June 4, 2017 staying for 6 days at this special home. The home is spacious and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing on the deck with our coffee in the morning and then in the hot tub in the evening - both with the sound of the Gallatin River as it flowed by. It doesn't get any better! Carolyn and Terry's attention to detail is reflected in all aspects of the house. They responded immediately to any question we had.
We booked a full day tour of Yellowstone and took the lift tour to the top of Lone Mountain as well as some short driving trips to check out the wildlife. It is the perfect spot to experience the grandeur of the Big Sky area.
We would definitely recommend this property.
Janet R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
That deck is a perfect way to enjoy the Gallatin River while sipping a cup of coffee and planning your day in Big Sky country. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it and our guesthouse.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
michele s.
25 June 2018
AMAZING!
We had a wonderful time at the O'Neill guesthouse. The pictures do not do it justice! Lots of family memories made. Despite the rain. We still had a great time. We traveled back and forth to Yellowstone several times. Great hikes and lots of site seeing both in Yellowstone and Big Sky. Hot tub was amazing, nice and relaxing after a long day. The calming sounds of the river made it even more relaxing. The house it self was very spacious with great amenities. Lots of board games, popcorn maker with supplies, nicely equipped kitchen, great beds and comfy sheets.They even supplied bear spray!
This was our first time to the area, our family vacations usually are to the beach....so glad the kids asked to do something different this year!
Thank you so much Terry and Carolyn for having us.
michele s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Well, we are glad you changed your regular family trip from the beach to Montana. It was pleasure having you stay with us. There are still many more hikes and sites to see so maybe you'll return for another visit sometime in the future. You treated our guesthouse like your home. Thank you for that special attention. We appreciated it.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Betsy R.
11 July 2014
This home exceeded our expectations!!
We can't say enough about this home! This was our first time visiting Big Sky and we couldn't have chosen a better spot. Carolyn and Terry were such gracious hosts and were so helpful in helping us plan our family vacation. We stayed busy with white water rafting (Montana Whitewater), fly-fishing, lots of hiking, and a trip to Yellowstone. Our kids zip-lined at Big Sky Resort while my husband and I hiked some of the trails on the resort.
We had 5 adults and 3 boys (15, 14, and 11)staying in the house. There was plenty of room for everyone and the beds were all so comfortable. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils and cookware. We grilled out on the deck a few nights and ate out one night at the Riverhouse Saloon. The hot tub is brand new and is perfect to sit out under the stars after dark. Also, the cool, dry weather gave us a much needed break from the Louisiana heat!
We all agreed this was one of our best vacations and plan to come back to stay here when we come back!
Thanks, Terry and Carolyn!
Betsy R.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
It's great to know it was one of your best vacations ever. That's a comment we love to hear. You were a real pleasure to have stay at our guesthouse. We love meeting young energetic families like yours. Terry and I do hope you will return for some more adventures in Big Sky!!!
From initial deposit to end of stay, the property owners communicated very well and efficiently. The home is exactly as it is promoted in the ad, but what you can't see in pictures is tranquility. Pictures do not do it justice. Home is comfortable and everything is provided. Checking in was the easiest I have ever experienced. Sitting on the back deck was so relaxing as we listened to the river rolling on. Best sound machine ever. We did have a little situation with the refrigerator, but the owners came right over and assessed the issue immediately. If you want a great location and easy drive to Yellowstone, this is definitely the place to stay. If we are ever close to Big Sky Montana, this will be our home away from home. Thanks to Carolyn and Terry, we had an amazing Montana Adventure.
P.S. We are 6 ladies who travel together, so our expectations are high. This home met every expectation.
Jessica D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
What a kick it was meeting the "One Bag Ladies"!! It was great comparing my gumbo recipe with other Cajuns from Louisiana especially the secret about the roux!!! Hope our paths cross again.
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn & Terry ONeill
Terry and Carolyn O'Neill, Big Sky, Montana residents for 33 years.
Why they chose this property
Terry and I were on our way to Yellowstone National Park when we spent the night in Big Sky, Montana. Needless to say, the next day was a glorious July day and we immediately fell in love with Big Sky. After extending our stay another 4 days, we began planning our next trip to Montana to ski Lone Mountain. That January we knew it had won our hearts and we began our search for the perfect property. In 1991 we purchased our thirteen acre paradise on the Gallatin River. It was the best decision we have ever made!!
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