Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window with a view of trees.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, a large stove, and a refrigerator.
A rustic interior with a large wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and a view of a forest through large windows.
A wooden lodge with a front porch, stone steps, and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with large windows, a chandelier, and rustic decor including mounted animal heads.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Livingston, MT
  • Place, Blue Slipper Theatre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Gateway Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Livingston Golf & Country Club
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this cabin is in the mountains. Shane Lalani Center for the Arts and Blue Slipper Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Livingston Golf & Country Club and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Livingston, MT

What's nearby

  • Shane Lalani Center for the Arts - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Blue Slipper Theatre - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Yellowstone Gateway Museum - 21 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Livingston Golf & Country Club - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Sacajawea Park - 21 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bank Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beefburger - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views on 16 May 2027 start from NZ$2,804, 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 Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shields Riverbend Ranch - North of Livingston on the Shields River with views located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Yellowstone River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Magic Diamond Casino and Shane Lalani Center for the Arts. Blue Slipper Theatre and Livingston Depot Center are also within 12 miles (20 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and property!

We loved our stay here and plan to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hi Jared- Thank you for your review and we hope to have you back! -Mountain Home
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Really cool cabin with authentic Montana feel! Plenty of room for our family of 5 with incredible views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Total get away with the family

We loved the wide open spaces, the super comfortable home, the deer in the back yard and the horses in the fields. Every day we went for walks and every night we looked at the infinite amount of stars. It was just what we needed. Great place that had it all for us. Thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Jeff-sounds like you had an incredible time at Shields Riverbend Ranch. -Mountain Home
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Montana Experience

We rented this property for our winter vacation and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! We used it as a jumping off point to visit Mammoth Hot Springs and to tour Yellowstone national park in the winter. We thoroughly enjoyed the ranch setting the chance to visit nearby horses and to watch deer in the morning. The property was clean and we liked that all the rooms were on the main floor. We played games, had evening drinks, and enjoyed relaxing and watching the elk in the mornings. Our kids were initially somewhat startled by the mounted animal heads on the walls (they are city slickers :)) but ended up naming them all and got used to them quickly. I highly recommend this property for a small family wanting a Yellowstone or Montana vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 January 2021
Thank you for the review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Mountain Home Vacation Rentals. We hope to see you again very soon and would love to help plan your next trip!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise on the Shields River(bend Ranch)

Our family had a wonderful stay at the Shields Riverbend Ranch.The views around the ranch of the Crazy, Absaroka, and Bridger mountain ranges were surreal, and the ranch provided a panoramic view of the ranges. There was easy access to the Shields River which provided my sons and I many hours of enjoyment! And when fishing is not so good, the quaint, nostaligic streets of Livingston are only 15 minutes away...great restaurants (Gils Goods and Pinkys among them), art shops and of course Dan Bailey's fly shop. Back at the ranch, we enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the morning watching the birds and other wildlife; and at night we retired to the patio area for a night time show of stars and sounds of the "last best place." The decor of the ranch house was comfortable-western and it was obvious great care had been put in to making it a truly unique place. In preparing for the trip I talked with Mountain-Rentals office a couple of times and received great customer service, so good in fact I could not believe it. I plan on renting again from them.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks you David for your kind words about Shields Riverbend Ranch. We love that special location, too. And we are blushing about your comments on our service. The Mountain Home crew does try hard to take great care of guests - I'm so glad we did a good job for you! - Suzy @ Mountain Home Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, so peaceful and easy access to highway and interstate. Feel so lucky we were able to spend four nights there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nothing short of amazing. I only wish I could have stayed longer. We will try to come back again some day soon. Anything and everything we needed they had. Our pup spent a lot of time enjoying the grounds and the pond in particular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Six guests from Switzerland to AZ and in between.

We enjoyed the isolated location, and the large property to explore. It would have been nice to set around the fire pit, but time didn't allow. The interior decor (mounts, skins, wall hangings, furnishings) was awesome. Huge pantry with basics and more. Nice big showers. Air conditioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and Peaceful

This house was clean, spacious, and peaceful. It is located within 10 minutes of downtown Livingston. All of the furnishings are very authentic western and comfortable. I would highly recommend if you are in the Yellowstone area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Ranch

The ranch is beautiful. Well equipped with everything you will need for your stay. Very quiet and private. Loved watching deer in the yard. Hope to return some day..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Blanket With Bloody Band-Aid

Beautiful but DIRTY. We stayed at the property while bringing our son to MSU for his freshman year in August, 2020. The home had a wonderful floor plan and accommodated our family very well. However, the house was DIRTY and the furnishings were worn and stained. The first night we had no lights in half the house because of a blown fuse. We couldn't find the fuse box, (it was outside on the back deck) there was no 3 ring binder with household information that is normally found in VRBO homes. The garbage cans were FULL, countertops had dirty rings, the windows were filthy and etched by something that distorted the view, the master bedroom had a blackhead on the mirror and there was water in the Mrs. Meyer's soap dispenser to stretch the last dregs of hand soap. The bedding was VERY WORN and had stains, but the worst of all was the bloody Band-Aid we found stuck to the blanket on the last day of our stay. My son slept with a bloody Band-Aid for three nights. We discovered it the last morning after my son complained of something scratchy at the foot of his bed. When I called the management company that services this property to complain, they were slow to return my call and only gave us our cleaning fee back. They acted as if this was a great concession for them ($150). I wish now I had held them more accountable. The management company wouldn't allow us to check-in to the property until 5pm because they needed "extra time to clean due to COVID". THEY DIDIN'T EVEN WASH THE BLANKETS, We are just lucky we didn't all get sick. I have pictures of the blackhead on the mirror, watered down soap, dirty/etched windows and bloody bandage. I would think twice before renting a home from Mountain Home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

We rented this house while in Montana for a wedding. It is beautifully furnished and very comfortable. It’s a little hard to find, especially at night, but the surrounding area is stunning! We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MONTANA

Great property for family vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks, Dale!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April Getaway

The ranch was even more wonderful than we expected! It was the perfect home for relaxing, cooking, and enjoying quality family time. Beautiful views and close enough to plenty of shopping and dining. The home has beautiful decor and comfortable spaces. We enjoyed the breathtaking views everywhere we drove from the ranch. Was an absolute perfect getaway and I highly recommend to anyone coming to see Montana!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the views! -Mountain Home
Archival

10/10 Excellent

River Home

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Shields Riverbend Ranch. The house is very comfortable, especially having a real fireplace and tasteful furnishings. We loved to be able to walk through the backyard to the beautiful Shields river. The views are great, you see the Absaroka-, Crazy- and Bridger Mountains from different windows. The location is wonderful; just 15 min to Livingston; yet you are away from the crowds. We will be back whenever we travel to the Livingston area. Management is great. Got us an early check in and mailed back an item we forgot at the house. Thank you for opening your wonderful place to us.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Hello Nicole. We're happy to have had you as guests and so glad that you appreciated the quiet serenity of the ranch's rural location. And thank you, too, for your kind words about Mountain Home's service. DO come back soon! - Suzy @ Mountain Home Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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