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Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!

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View of the house from across the Madison River.
North facing exterior
South facing of new Hot Tub installed Summer of '21
River front deck
Living room with kitchen and open loft above, 8/28/22

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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West Yellowstone, MT
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Studio apt.

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!

'Check out our Video - scroll to the right of the last picture above.'

Our custom built, 1600 sf cabin, which we affectionately refer to as 'The Fishing Shack', was completed in the fall of 2008. An additional 350 sf studio apartment was completed in 2013. The property is located on the Madison River, known for its majestic beauty and world class fly fishing. The cabin is a gorgeous, 35 minute drive to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park and about an hour to the winter hot spot, Big Sky Ski Resort. With its fabulous location, reclaimed barnwood floors, custom kitchen, 3 flat screen TVs, a Jotul wood-burning stove, and floor to ceiling windows, it is a magical vacation spot.

The primary suite has a queen bed with pillow top mattress, Smart TV, French doors opening to a 5 person Jacuzzi Tub overlooking the river, and a custom built pebble shower with dual shower heads (including a rain head). There are two bedrooms upstairs, each with log bunk beds (twin on top & queen below). Open the windows and let the smell of the mountains and the sound of the river lull you to sleep. The open loft has a cozy seating area, a third TV with DVD player, and game system for the kids (and the kids at heart). Directly on the river, you will find a large fire pit perfect for staying warm and making s'mores while watching the fishermen in your family catch that big brown just feet away.

Our cabin is located 30 minutes south of Ennis and 35 minutes from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is situated in a friendly residential community with about six other homes and delightful neighbors. It is across the river from a Forest Service campground and a short walk to the world famous 'Grizzly Bar & Grill' (you must sample their delightful wine selection).

Fill the long summer days with activities such as fishing from the property, floating the Madison, exploring Yellowstone National Park, hiking beautiful mountain trails, horseback riding, listening to live music while sipping local wines and soaking in the Norris Hot Springs, experiencing an authentic Montana rodeo or riding the antique railway in historic Virginia City.

We hope you enjoy our cabin as much as we do, and we look forward to sharing the beauty of Montana with you.

~The Stewarts
Dave and Heather
Cole, Emerson, Eve and Soleil

Keywords: Cabin, Madison, Yellowstone, Montana, hot tub, fly fishing

Property manager

Dave Stewart

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
There is a max of two cars allowed in the driveway and NO trailers or motorhomes allowed, as our driveway cannot accommodate RV's.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

West Yellowstone

Located in West Yellowstone, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Yellowstone Big Gun Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Yellowstone, MT

What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yellowstone Park Zipline - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Running Bear Pancake House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of West Yellowstone Town Park, Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Gallatin National Forest and Great Whirligig are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 199 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

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

Great place!

Beautiful location and beautiful house. Great place to stay if you're visiting Yellowstone or just to hang out and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Beautiful cabin! . Very well stocked. Beautiful views. Loved listening to the river. The beds were so comfortable!! It was a bit far to drive to Yellowstone. It takes about 45 minutes. Ennis was a quaint ittle town with a great butcher shop. Owner was very responsive to an issue that we had. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Great Place, Location Wasnt As Expected

The cabin was amazing, the river was great, the communication with owner was great. Only negative was online it showed it was IN west yellowstone, its actually 40 mins west of west yellowstone so it was a LOT more driving than expected. The location is misrepresented on Vrbo
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Perfect Stay

It was a beautiful house and the location on the Madison River was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

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

Madison river getaway

We loved our stay! Great home even better location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great House

had a great time at a wonderful home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

Amazing stay

You could feel the love and care that the owners have for there home. We had a fabulous time. Fantastic location. Thank yoi
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott m.

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

Great and owner was great to work with

This property was great and really clean. Fishing was good even though it was a little low.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

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

Beautiful Country

Our family had the best time staying at The Fishing Shack. We put a lot of miles on the car doing lots of things. Beautiful hikes and scenery! It was always nice to come back to the huge deck overlooking the Madison river. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

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

Great Cabin

This is our second stay at “The Fishing Shack” and overall we were pleased with our trip. The location is very remote so it’s important to stock up with food and other supplies you’ll need ahead of time. The Grizzly Bar restaurant is within a short walk, but requires a reservation that can only be made within a two week time frame. The best review I can give is that we will be back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Kathy

The place was beautiful and very clean. We would recommend highly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H., Chelsea, AL

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

Madison River Cabin

Beautiful cabin on a beautiful river! We really enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Stunning

We absolutely fell in love with the cabin and location. All the conveniences of home with a beautiful location, great views, and great fishing out the back door! Loved hearing the sound of the river at night and sitting outside with a cup of coffee in the morning. We are sad to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

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

Amazing views and amazing support!

The amenities and views and spaces at this property are fantastic! Idyllic. We needed help with the jacuzzi one evening and received timely and helpful advice on how to fix it. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Wonderful stay on the Madison

Our stay at the fishing shack was amazing. Right on the river. Awesome deck to hang out on staring right at the water. Great location btw Ennis and West Yellowstone.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat & Pam K.

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

Beautiful

The views from the kitchen and living room are amazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out and relax. Listening to the water flowing by was very therapeutic. We were only able to stay there for three nights but wish we could stay longer. Kitchen was well stocked and owners were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cabin on the Madison

Great relaxing area! VRBO gives directions to West Yellowstone but the house is 30 minutes from West Yellowstone in Cameron MT. Definitely book at Grizzly Bar and Grill. It is the only restaurant within 15-20 miles. We also ate at the Happy Hour Bar and Grill which was pretty decent bar food. Not really family friendly though.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

5 stars

Great cabin, beautiful location. Caught trout right in front on the Madison.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiela P.

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

Perfect Yellowstone Adventure

The Fishing Shack was the perfect base camp for our Yellowstone adventure!!! The setting was absolutely breathtaking and the house was fabulous! It is in between 2 super cute towns and was super easy to find!!! Highly recommend for groups and extended families! Thanks for sharing this awesome place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Peaceful retreat

This cabin was amazing and had everything we needed plus some. The proximity to the river made this place even more special. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We were wanting something quiet but close enough to the amenities of a small town and this fit perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

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

Great Property!

The house was as advertised and well maintained. We were about 40 minutes from the West Yellowstone entrance and thoroughly enjoyed the park. The owner mentioned other sites to see in his welcome letter and we did a few of them and were not disappointed! The house also came well stocked with plenty of towels, linens, and general supplies. All that you would need!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim J., Reno, Nevada

Excellent house. Prime location. Could not have been better.

The Fishing Shack was perfect. Highly recommended and you will not be disappointed. Whether you are going to fish, visit the park, or just relax this is the ultimate getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

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

Wonderful accommodations

Beautiful property, wonderful accommodations. We loved our stay. The park was great but my favorite day was when it rained and we stayed in the house. The birds around and and the river are amazing! If there was a negative, it was the mosquitoes, but a little repellant or skin-so-soft does the trick!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Lovely Cabin

We were here to visit Yellowstone, and while the entrance is about 35 minutes away, it was so nice to stay in such a lovely cabin. After a full day of hiking and seeing the sights, we enjoyed having such a great “home base” to relax in, take a quick soak in the hot tub, and cook a homemade meal after two weeks on the road. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug & Kris W.

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

Beautiful retreat!

This house is beautiful with a relaxing back deck with a stunning view!! The sounds of the river and the mountain view and oh my the stars at night - I can't say enough!! Hosts were very helpful too. I gave the location a 4 because there aren't any grocery stores or lots of restaurants near by, but that being said, it was worth the drive to have this tranquil house at the end of the day! You do have to be careful on the deck though since there aren't any railings. Great kitchen and common space. Loved our stay!!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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