The Back of Beyond

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A cabin with a view of snow-capped mountains and dense forest.
A cabin with a green roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a ladder, a window with a view of trees, and a door.
A wooden cabin interior with a loft bedroom, a small dining area, and a visible window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gallatin National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Silver Gate, MT
  • Place, Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cooke City General Store
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lamar Valley
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms

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About the area

Silver Gate

Located in Silver Gate, this cabin is in the mountains. Cooke City General Store is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Map
Silver Gate, MT

What's nearby

  • Cooke City Montana Museum - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cooke City General Store - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Shoshone National Forest - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Lamar Valley - 26 min drive - 32.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cooke City Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prospector Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beartooth Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wooka’s Wild Eats - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Back of Beyond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Back of Beyond ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Back of Beyond ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Back of Beyond ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Back of Beyond located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Gallatin National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station and Cooke City Montana Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Great place to visit Yellowstone from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet- beautiful scenery!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful setting away from the crowds yet right outside YNP NE gate. It was nice to be so close to Lamar Valley and the cabin provided a wonderful place to come back to after exploring the park each day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our cabin, very clean and had coffee and the essentials you need. They had 2 chairs to take to the national park to watch bison. I would recommend to arrive before dark because it could be difficult at night to see signs and drive up the driveway. It cost more then a hotel room in Cooke City, but you felt like you're on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin! Loved how close it was to the park and our little fox visitor. We cooked breakfast in the microwave in the morning packed a lunch and grilled out supper. It worked well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The cabin was perfect for a short stay for two people! Beautiful views and close to several small towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a truly lovely place to stay. A cozy oasis in nature. So clean and comfortable. We loved the loft and views of the stars. I enjoyed the simple kitchen for basic meal prep and loved exploring the region. Lamar, Beartooth Highway, and the cute towns of Silvergate and Cookecity are all right there. Jack came right over when I had a question and shared history and ideas for our day. Other locals also very generous with recommendations. This is a special place to rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

A quiet, clean place to stay, very close to Yellowstone. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and Peaceful

This was a private and peaceful cabin.We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2025
Thank you, come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is fantastic. Tucked away in the woods, it is a perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming log cabin

Beautiful property and charming cabin complete with everything you could want for a week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation Property

The cabin was perfect for our needs. It was clean and private and with a great Mountain View. I can’t wait to go back there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you Monique, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin! The host was on top of things and very helpful. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you, amazing stay

Property Owners and place was perfect! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thanks, come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack is a wonderful host. Kind and accommodating. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We adored this spot and the views were incredible! Very close to town and to the park as well. Jack was really responsive to our needs and accomodating. The wildlife we saw nearby (a fox and 2 kits) was a highlight for my kids. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellowstone trip

Yellowstone never fails to deliver
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location outside of northeast Yellowstone. We loved our stay. The cabin is remote but easy to find. The kitchen allowed us to make breakfast every morning before leaving for the park. Everything was clean and comfy. It's also right near Beartooth Highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort in the wilderness

The best mountain view from a clean and comfortable cabin! Convenient for northern Yellowstone visit and enjoying the abundant wildlife. Great host. We can't recommend this cabin more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thanks Beth, happy trails to you and yours.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to enjoy the park

Location is extremely close to the park entrance. We were there to mainly hike and fish. Cabin location and view were amazing. We were able to sleep, eat, relax, and efficiently enjoy the park. Hosts were very responsive with cabin needs and other information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome jewell

Would absolutely go back , a hidden special place in the mountains , got to see bears fox and so many animals , they were very easy to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you, I’m glad y enjoyed your visit. Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In the mountains

Well maintained and private
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely remote cabin near Yellowstone

Cabin was perfect for our trip to Yellowstone. Clean, easy to find, cozy. We couldn't have asked for more. Jack, the host communicated with us as needed and made us feel very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Back of Beyond was a fabulous cabin in the woods with a view of the mountains. It was easy to find…the pictures do not do it justice! It provided everything we needed, in a place we love, YELLOWSTONE. The host lives on sight and was very attentive to anything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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