Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates!

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10387 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Gallatin Gateway, MT

Museum of the Rockies22 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)23 min drive
Montana State University-Bozeman24 min drive
Palisade Falls24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

East guest

1 King Bed

East master

1 King Bed

West guest

1 Queen Bed

West master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

East Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

East master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

West Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lodge at Little Bear is an authentic hand scribed log 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4166 sqft home in Gallatin Gateway that is perfectly located between Bozeman and Big Sky resort and just minutes to the Gallatin river access and canyon, and a mere 20 min drive to downtown Bozeman and the airport. 5.5 Acres bordering on 115,00 acres of conservation land with an additional 12.5 acres of park ad trails we are the stuff true Montana vacations are made of. Gallatin gateway has both restaurants, connivence stores, gas and a post office less than 5 minutes away. The North and West entrances of the famous Yellowstone National Park are just a scenic 1 hour and 1 hour and 20 min drive respectively down the road. This makes it the perfect location for your Montana dream vacation.
We have 2 full kitchens with informal dining areas, a formal living room and dinning room with a wall of windows facing the mountains that are separated by a river rock double open sided gas fireplace, The spacious den and entertainment area all share the southern amazing views. The interior is rich with art and custom woodworking- all that perfectly compliment the beautiful and impressively large log structure. Our two story home has 3 king beds, 1 Queen an a queen sofa sleeper with open and charming accomodations for 10. Outside, start your Montana experience on one of the many decks, with large hot tub and lounge seating overlooking a expansive yard with private fire pit with seating and a custom gazebo with wildlife viewing deck and an authentic horse shoe pitching area. Please note we have 2 outside security cameras, on front door/porch facing the drive, and on the back porch facing the yard and fire pit area.
This 5+ ace property is bordered by the largest conservation land parcel in southwestern MT and the grounds and private open space park with multiple creeks and abundant wildlife giving panoramic views in all directions. Here you are surrounded by 6 blue ribbon class fly fishing rivers, and whitewater rafting on the Gallatin river, hiking the Gallatin range and paradise valley, wild life viewing, zip lining and horseback riding all in easy driving access . In winter you are under an hour drive to Big Sky resort, the biggest skiing in America, and 60 min the the locals favorite Bridger Bowl. Additionally Ice climbing and ample cross country skiing and snowshoe areas are minutes away.

Property manager

Melissa Meisel

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome with constant adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are required to have a mandatory phone call with host within 48 hrs and answer questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hrs from booking .

Guest is required to have a 4 star traveler rating or higher to book property.

Traveler agrees to No Pets, no party/ Event policy and to sign and comply with all rental agreement and house rules.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gallatin Gateway

Located in Gallatin Gateway, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gallatin National Forest and American Prairie Reserve, while Little Bear School House Museum and American Computer Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Rockies, or check out an event or a game at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gallatin Gateway, MT

What's nearby

Gallatin River - 7 min drive
Museum of the Rockies - 22 min drive
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse - 23 min drive
Montana State University-Bozeman - 24 min drive
Palisade Falls - 24 min drive

Getting around

Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

The Jump - 3 min drive
Stacey's - 4 min drive
Farmhouse Cafe - 4 min drive
Buffalo Jump Sports Bar - 5 min drive
Old Faithful Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates! located?

This family-friendly Gallatin Gateway holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gallatin River, Little Bear School House Museum and Gallatin National Forest. Montana Lil's Casino and Jackpot Casino West are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer H.

13 October 2023

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

Fall Break Trip

The property was very clean and the manager was extremely helpful!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Northport

27 September 2023

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

Just like home!

We had a wonderful stay at the Little Bear cabin. Everything was just as described only better. Our big family made great use of every area of the house and there was plenty of room! (8 adults, 1 child). We played games, ate, laughed, soaked in the hot tub, sang and made smores by the fire, and enjoyed watching the deer each day. Melissa was a great hosts responding to our questions very quickly. We highly recommend the Riverhouse restaurant near Big Sky. Great food with the perfect atmosphere to relax and have fun. If we make it back to the area, we will definitely stay at Little Bear cabin again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbi R.

30 August 2023

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

Beyond Beautiful

The cabin itself was amazing fully stocked with everything you need and breathtaking views of the mountains!! We were 7 adults there was so much space. Also conveniently located near lots of activities, during our stay we enjoyed horseback riding, atv riding, whitewater rafting, hot springs spa all within 20 minutes we did also visit Yellowstone it was a bit more of a drive but well worth it!! The host Melissa is very friendly and informative also easy to contact. Would give this house 10 stars if I could we very much enjoyed our stay!! - The Reynolds Family from MA

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan Y.

28 August 2023

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

Wonderful!!

I traveled to Little Bear Lodge with my family, total of 7 including my parents, sister, brother-in-law and two teenage nephews. We loved the home! It was so relaxing sitting outside on the deck and watching the wildlife, mountains and sunset. We had elk visit almost every night we were there. The home was in a good location, close to Bozeman and Big Sky. We also spent a day in Yellowstone. Having the hot tub to come home to after our long hikes was very nice! We have been renting homes for our family vacations for about 15 years, and I think we all agreed that this home was the best home we've rented so far! The home was well stocked with everything we needed, and Melissa was very easy to communicate with and answered all the questions we had. I hope to get back to Little Bear Lodge someday!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B., Kansas City

8 August 2023

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

Amazing cabin and location!

Our family felt the cabin and location could not be beat! The cabin is spacious and has tons of things to do, from the hot tub, water feature (2 year old loved!), fire pit, and games! We were able to move between Yellowstone and Bozeman with ease! We will def be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Meisel

Why they chose this property

One of a kind combination of the perfect property and views with the spacious but charming true Montana log home experience. We had been searching for a few years all around the mountain states and when we drove out of the Canyon and looking around we said "this is it!" To have this place to step away from it all and capture special moments in time with those you enjoy most but with the convince of being close to it all if you want it! A dream come true.