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Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs

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Front Door
Updated photo of patio area
Emigrant Gulch and the area surrounding the cottage.
Master bedroom
Master bath, tile shower with stone floor and clawfoot tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pray, MT
  • Place, Chico Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yankee Jim Canyon
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs

The Old Chico Cottage was completely renovated in 2004 and has been accomodating guests since the summer of 06. This 2300 square foot home includes a daylight basement overlooking Emigrant Creek. The three floors offer some privacy from other guests in your party while the main floor has a living room, kitchen and eating area perfect for preparing and eating meals together. Each of the three bedrooms has a queen sized bed and the loft is furnished with three full sized beds and fans. New to the cottage is a laundry room complete with washer, dryer, and utility sink.

The outside surrounding the cottage is completely landscaped with a large yard for children to enjoy while adults lounge on the open deck or covered porch with views of the mountains and creek. The property is great for hiking,fishing and sight-seeing.
Chico Hot Springs Resort is located one and a half miles and includes fine dining, swimming in a natural hot springs, horseback riding, sled dogs, and a spa. We are close to Livingston to the north 25 miles, Bozeman, Montana and a commercial airport is 45 miles.
Yellowstone National Park is 35 miles to the south. The cottage is the ideal location to take day trips into the park. The highway is well maintained and staight all the way into Gardiner, the North Entrance to the park.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pray

Located in Pray, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chico Hot Springs and Yellowstone Hot Springs 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 Yellowstone River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pray, MT

What's nearby

  • Chico Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area - 19 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Yankee Jim Canyon - 21 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 40 min drive - 71.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chico Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Follow Yer'Nose Smoke Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$541, 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 Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Chico Hot Springs. Yellowstone River and Dailey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect place for our needs. Easy to access, the host was fantastic, all around great!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location if you didn't want to be at the busy resort- Chico hot spring was right down the road, but we had privacy at the cottage and beautiful views-next time we will stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie R.

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

Great location

Great family spot for our sons wedding weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

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

Great Yellowstone fishing trip

Beautiful peaceful setting, close to Chico. Great beds, very clean, would go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Chico Cottage

Great stay! Private with plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERICA S.

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

Loved our stay in this beutiful spacious cabin!

Perfect spot for the activities we were doing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Hot springs with friends

Perfect location on beautiful creek very near Chico hot springs lots of room had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cottage in the mountains

Perfect spot to disconnect from big city vibes. Fresh air by the creek and and old cabin vibe. Can’t recommend enough! Host was responsive and worked with our schedule.
Just outside of the cabin beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Chico time

The cottage was well equipped and very quaint. We’d stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

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

Great get away

Home provided lots of room for a girls getaway. Easy access to Chico hot springs. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While not being the fanciest place it was very comfortable and homey. The outside space was ideal for the children. .The claw footed tub was to die for!! The kitchen was fully stocked, even found a crock pot. If ever I travel that way again I would definitely stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

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

Location

Perfect place for us and another family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Little slice of heaven

We’ve stayed here many times over the years. Can’t beat the location and charm of this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

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

Great Property

Great property - away from the hustle and bustle - loved the stream next to the house...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

WEST 2025 CREW

This was a great properly to.stay at. Our only complaint is that it wasnt mowed up the best and there waa quite a jit if brush that took away from some of the scenery. Other than that we enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for 6!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

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

Cottage Χco♥️♥️♥️

Wonderful cozy property! Close to chico!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Yellowstone 2024

We had a fabulous time. The house was very spacious. The gas fireplace was perfect when it was cold outside. The running creek was awesome to listen too! Wonderful vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

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

Chico Cottage

We love staying here and this was no exception. Great house for a get together and great location. Very easy to communicate with the owner and no issues. A very clean and comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pray

Decent place to stay. Would have been nicer if it was cleaner and the outside was trimmed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

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

Wonderful visit in August

We stayed at the cottage in August and used that as our "home base" while enjoying Yellowstone. The only hiccup was a mix-up with the cleaning which Heather and her mom resolved very quickly. We really enjoyed our time there and would absolutely stay there again. Thank you for sharing the cottage with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

April C.

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

Quaint Old Cabin

I always look for unique, out of the way, quiet places when I book through VRBO. This place did not disappoint! Lots of fruit trees, a roaring creek, cute house down a dirt road. The house was warm in the chilly mornings and cool with opened windiws in the afternoon. If I ever return to this part of the country, i would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

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

Yellowstone trip

The house is off the beaten path with a little creek running through the property. It looks rustic but it’s actually comfortably modern. The furniture and beds are really comfortable. Some of the stairs were a little rough on these old legs, but not so bad to keep me from renting out again. It’s conveniently close to Chico’s Hot Springs for drinks, food and a good soak.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Wonderful, spacious place!

This not so little cottage was fantastic. It seems much bigger once in the door and had enough room to host twice what we had in our group. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the hot springs, it was the perfect location to be just far enough away from the hustle bustle but still right there. The rooms were very nice, kitchen full of about anything you would ever need, and all the creature comforts that make a trip great. Heather gave us all the info we needed, but never intervened. I will highly recommend this home for others staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Perfect, cozy, comfortable, relaxed.

We LOVED your property. So beautiful, comfortable in every way. I want to come back this fall, not on a work assignment, and just relax. The living space, beds, and great kitchen, excellent bathroom, hot shower, just fantastic.The tile and stone work in the bathroom is beautiful. The bubble wrap lightening, a unique piece of artwork, the artwork, all just completely lovely. Creek singing you to sleep. Ill be back at any opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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I am a sixth generation Montanan who grew up in the Gardiner area. I know much about Yellowstone National Park and things to do at the North Entrance, Gardiner, MT. With my husband, we operate a dude ranch North of Gardiner and he also guides elk hunters in the fall. When we are not tending day rides on horses at our ranch, we enjoy hiking, fishing, and touring Yellowstone and the surrounding area. Call me for more information or if I can help you plan your vacation!

Why they chose this property

I grew up on Emigrant Creek so I jumped at the chance to own this cottage. The cottage is easy to get to, but it is away from the crowds of Yellowstone National Park without losing any of the beauty of the area. It is located near Chico Hot Springs, which is a quaint little resort with natural hot springs to swim in, horseback riding, and dining. Yellowstone is an easy drive for day trips.

What makes this property unique

Emigrant Creek runs through the property and next to the cottage. You may hike the old mining roads that go for miles and follow the creek to its source. The area also offers fishing either in area creeks or Yellowstone River. I love to get a cup of coffee early in the morning and sit on the back porch to watch the sun rise, then go for a quick, quiet hike up the creek. Bliss!

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