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Ideal Location between Bozeman and Big Sky, MT

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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The Bunkhouse Entry is through the green door. Storm Castle is on the left.
Located at the Northern entrance to Gallatin Canyon, between Bozeman and Big Sky
On the back deck, feel free to grill some food on the BBQ and enjoy the views!
Very comfy king sized bed, remote control fans, and views of Storm Castle!
Another shot of the entry, kitchen, and breakfast bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gallatin Gateway, MT
  • Place, Big Sky Town Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Ousel Falls Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sky Resort
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal Location between Bozeman and Big Sky, MT

The Gallatin Canyon is considered one of the most scenic areas in Montana, full of wildlife and adventure. This is the perfect in-between spot for a day ski trip at Big Sky Ski Resort or a day of shopping and nightlife in Bozeman. Hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, hot springs and bison and bear sightings are all minutes away!!

The home is in the Gallatin Canyon, off Highway 191, across from Storm Castle and the Gallatin River. The standalone home is outfitted with high-end furniture, new appliances and high-speed internet via Starlink.

There is a king-size bed in the bedroom and queen-size sofa bed in the living room. The fully equipped kitchen has gourmet cooking in mind. Large refrigerator with an ice maker, gas range and oven and full-size microwave. Full-size stack washer and dryer are on site and stocked with clothes soap and dryer sheets.

The view from the living room window is of the dramatic cliffs of Storm Castle and the Gallatin River, a location that was featured in the movie, "A River Runs Through It".

The home is ideally located about mid-way between Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana. Enjoy exploring Bozeman, Big Sky, Yellowstone, or just take a relaxing hike right out the back door! A 5-minute drive north gets you to Spanish Creek which has a public access road that drives through part of Ted Turner's Flying D Ranch which has the nation's largest free roaming buffalo herds along with numerous other wildlife. Or, if you are more adventurous, three of the Canyon's top hikes (Storm Castle, Lava Lake, and Hell Roaring Creek) are within 5 minutes of the house!

Items included in the rental are: Coffee maker, French Roast Press, Pancake Griddle, Tea Pot, Large selection of Pots & Pans, Serving Ware, Mixing Bowls, Hand Mixer, Measuring cups and spoons, Cookie Sheets, Blender and Toaster. Bathroom includes towels, hand towels, face cloths, makeup remover pads, Q-tips, hair dryer, paper products, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We also supply a large variety of spices, sugar, coffee, salt & pepper and olive oil. Placemats, cloth and paper napkins and paper towels.

In the summer you can enjoy sitting out on the back deck, BBQ your dinner on the grill and watch the deer wander the property.

A full-size desk is in a separate workspace area. Making wifi calls is as easy as enabling that option on your smartphone. There is free high-speed internet (Starlink) and a smart TV. Use your account for Netflix, Prime Video, ESPN Plus, Disney, YouTube, and others on the large-screen TV. Enjoy a variety of board games, puzzles and books that are in the home.

Location: We are conveniently located half-way between Bozeman and Big Sky, across the road from the Gallatin River. Our mileage marker is 65550 on Highway 191.

The house is 30 minutes from Big Sky Ski Resort, 25 minutes from Bozeman, and 30 minutes from the Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport. It is a 1 hour and 15-minute drive to the entrance of West Yellowstone. Skiing, Zip Lines, Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing on the Gallatin River, hiking trails galore, River Float Trips and horseback riding are all just minutes away.

We enjoy the company of neighbors that are about 300 yards from the house (one of them is a Deputy Sheriff), so we ask that noise be kept to a minimum.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not store any food outside, as it may attract bears. Try not to put smelly trash in the can as well.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Gallatin Gateway

Located in Gallatin Gateway, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Museum of the Rockies and Montana Arboretum and Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gallatin Gateway, MT

What's nearby

  • Gallatin River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Sky Town Center - 25 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Ousel Falls Park - 28 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Montana State University-Bozeman - 29 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Big Sky Resort - 36 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe On The Gallitin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wildfire Catering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Picante - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Location between Bozeman and Big Sky, MT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Location between Bozeman and Big Sky, MT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Location between Bozeman and Big Sky, MT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Location between Bozeman and Big Sky, MT located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River. Little Bear School House Museum is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Perfect place to explore the area!

We will definitely be back. ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy P.

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

Great spot ! Loved the set up and easy access to Big Sky! The cabin is really well appointed .

Great stay, great cabin, easy access, great for skiing Buv sky - only 30 minutes away and beautiful drive each morning. hosts were really easy to communicate with. great hospitality. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Beautiful Gallatin Canyon Basecamp!

Fantastic well appointed property with all you need to explore the surrounding areas. Spotless kitchen, magnificently high ceilings, comfy master bedroom ... great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Relaxing getaway. Had everything we needed.

Location is an easy drive to Bozeman. Bunkhouse had everything we needed. Used outside deck and grill. Enjoyed the view. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

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

Gallatin Excape

This cabin wes perfect. Awesome kitchen and great deck. Super clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy L.

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

Cozy home just as described.

Extremely clean. Very comfortable bed. Perfect for 2 people. Lovely setting along the beautiful Gallatin River.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Prefect mountain location

Location is far enough away from the urban areas to unwind, but close enough to visit Bozeman or Big sky with a moderate drive. Which the drive is so scenic that you’ll never even notice the time. Cabin was perfect for everything we needed. Would recommend staying here without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

margo l.

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

Super fun time at Debra’s!

We had a great time. The cabin was clean and we always had everything we needed. We slept well, the beds were comfortable, and any case we needed anything, we could always go next-door and the owners were very friendly and provided anything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krista V.

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

Gallatin Paradise

Amazing property conveniently located between Bozeman and Big Sky! Super easy to access both Big Sky and Bridger Bowl but not be in the congestion of Bozeman or Big Sky! Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Beautiful, cozy, easy access

Great place to stay. Property owners were very responsive. Location is right off the main highway. Equipped with all you need to enjoy onsite or off. Views across the street are awesome. Easy drive to Big Sky!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Beautiful House

Everything was perfect about our stay, we absolutely loved the house. It’s a great location, especially if you’re looking to explore the Gallatin. We had some issues connecting to / staying connected to the WiFi, but that wasn’t really why we were there and it may have made the trip better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa v.

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

comfortable, clean and nicely appointed

5 star review for this property and the nearby hiking/biking! Only downsides were the traffic noise from the close-by highway 191 (so don't try to sleep with your windows open), and driving to the property at night on a busy 191.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Special place in a special place!

We loved it. Beautiful place. First class. We will definitely use it again when we visit our son again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful and tranquil property between Bozeman and big sky on the Gallatin River. Perfect if you want to be more remote and to fish. Small herd of deer visited us on our last night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

K H.

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

Great experience

This was a fantastic experience. Very clean place (which of top importance to us), comfortable bed (also very important), great location….couldn’t ask for a better process or time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

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

Lovely base camp for exploring Gallatin Canyon

Meagan deserves host of the year award. This property has everything you need to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. This was our second time staying at the bunkhouse and it did not disappoint. Comfortable bed, condiments in the fridge, all the utensils and cookware you need. Everything is thought of including a phone charger and loads of information on the area. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raquel S.

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

Comfy and clean with a nice kitchen

This is a very nice space, updated and clean. Bed was comfortable, kitchen was well stocked, and all the furniture/decorative touches were on point. My only complaint is the turn in for the street is extremely difficult to see at night around a dangerous corner. A marker or light of some sort would be helpful. Thank you for creating a relaxing space.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very clean and had everything we wanted. Looking forward to coming back. Thanks Meagan for the quick responses
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Wildlands Festival

Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Gallatin Gateway

Enjoyed this property. Clean, roomy, had everything you needed. Mattress was comfortable Host (Meagan) was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Nice Place

It was nice and spacious for two. We cooked dinner several nights. Conveniently located between Bozeman and Big Sky.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and comfortable in a beautiful setting. Great location between Bozeman and Big Sky.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully decorated, very comfortable and extremely clean. Nicely equipped kitchen made cooking a pleasure, and having a washer and dryer was a bonus!! It's an easy drive to skiing at Big Sky. We hope to come again and highly recommend these exceptional accommodations!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great getaway

Very clean and nice place to stay. This was our fault for not reading the fine print, but arrived late at night in the dark and there is no cell service at this location. We could not pull up instructions. Had to drive 20min down valley to get a few bars to download and take pictures of codes and Wi-Fi. The only other issue was it was very cold the night we arrived and the place took until morning to warm up. Wished they would have warmed it up before we arrived. Otherwise, a great place with everything you need to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Perfect getaway

The cabin was central to everything we wanted to see. In the backyard we saw 4 moose come down through the trees. Plenty of dishes and towels. Cars on the road out front were a little noisy at times
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Meagan

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Our names are Mike and Meagan, and we will be your hosts (cohosts) for your trip. We have hosted over 3,000 stays during our 6 years of property management in our own, and our clients' properties, in the great state of Montana.

Please let us know about any questions you may have, and any special accommodations you may need, thanks! Also, make sure to check out our reviews, here on VRBO and other STR rental sites, which total almost 700, 5 star reviews!

Why they chose this property

This property is ideally situated between Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana. You can access the best of both worlds in a nice rural setting, with easily accessible fly fishing, hiking, skiing and snowboarding, and much more. Montana is know for outdoor pursuits, and your proximity to Federally designated Wilderness (Lee Metcalf Wilderness), and 2 National Forests (Beaverhead and Gallatin) make this property an ideal basecamp for your adventures. Incredible views of Storm Castle cliffs, which are featured in the movie A River Runs Through It. Keep an eye out for the bighorn sheep which frequent the cliffs, and also keep an eye out for an occasional moose, bear, or mountain lion, which we share the property with.

What makes this property unique

Close to Big Sky, close to Bozeman, across the street from the Gallatin River, next to Ted Turner's Flying D Ranch, with access to true wilderness, bison viewing, and endless opportunities to enjoy the wild lands of Montana in literally every direction.

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