In the Bozeman Valley near the mouth of the Gallatin Canyon, this 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is a nature lover's paradise. This spacious Gallatin Gateway vacation rental — boasting panoramic views of the mountain peaks it’s nestled among — is on the edge of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Take a day trip to Big Sky or Bridger Bowl to ski the slopes, plan a whitewater rafting adventure, or do a bit of fishing on the Gallatin River before unwinding on the deck in the hot tub.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Private Hot Tub | Game Room | Fire Pit | 3,500 Sq Ft
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 5: King Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
PARKS & TRAILS: Hiking trail access (on-site), South Cottonwood Trailhead (11.3 miles), Lava Lake Trailhead (15.3 miles), Gallatin County Regional Park (17.6 miles), Palisade Falls (26.6 miles), Yellowstone National Park (77.0 miles) OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Axtell Bridge Fishing Access Site (7.6 miles), Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline - Gallatin (12.5 miles), Hyalite Reservoir (23.5 miles), Canyon Adventures (29.5 miles), Bridger Bowl Ski Area (35.0 miles), Big Sky Resort (37.8 miles) BOZEMAN: Bozeman Hot Springs (10.0 miles), Bobcat Stadium (16.0 miles), Museum of the Rockies (16.5 miles), Ellen Theatre (17.8 miles), Montana Ale Works (18.3 miles) AIRPORT: Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport BZN (19.2 miles)
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- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, cats/dogs only) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is recommended in the winter months to access the property - NOTE: The property has electric heating and a ceiling fan in the living room but does not offer air conditioning - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the front door facing the front entry, camera 2 is on the back of the house viewing the yard and barn, camera 3 is inside the barn viewing the barn interior, and camera 4 is on the back of the barn facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video when activated by motion
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Gallatin Gateway
Gallatin Gateway is home to this holiday home. Cottonwood Hills Course and Black Bull Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore American Prairie Reserve and Gallatin National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Montana Arboretum and Gardens and Music Arts Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting.
Little Bear School House Museum - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
Cottonwood Hills Course - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
Black Bull Golf Club - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
Montana State University-Bozeman - 31 min drive - 34.5 km
Getting around
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Stacey's Old Faithful Bar and Steakhouse - 12 min drive
The Jump - 11 min drive
natural chicken - 13 min drive
Buffalo Jump - 11 min drive
The Game - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat!?
As of 24 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat! on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$1,120, 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 Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat!?
Self-parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stunning Gallatin Gateway Mountain Retreat! located?
Located in Gallatin Gateway, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gallatin National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gallatin River and Little Bear School House Museum. Cottonwood Hills Course and Montana Lil's Casino are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We spent Thanksgiving as a family at this property. Great area: short distance from Bozeman yet out in the country. Everyone had plenty of room to spread out. It was a great stay.
This property is a wonderful place. It is off the beaten path, which allowed us to see a lot of wildlife (mostly deer a large herd of deer in the area) almost every day to and from the property.It's located nicely between Big Sky and Bozeman if you want to experience both, which is what we were doing. The scenery is great, and the property itself was very nice.
The house was very authentic to Montana living which is what we were looking for. It hosted our 14 girl bachelorette trip really well. Views are stunning, and the hot tub grill and fire pit were awesome features to the house. No AC wasn’t a problem in August with windows open and fans on. The poor water pressure did make it hard for 14 girls to shower efficiently but we managed okay. Overall great stay. I would recommend for a group closer to 10-12 adults.
The home is located a little ways out of town in a beautiful area. The home was clean and well set up for families with children but also perfect for adult fun. We enjoyed the outdoor hot tub, fire ring and game room downstairs. Nice and quiet neighborhood.
This house was perfect for our family trip. The lower level worked well for our younger family and their toddlers, while the older adults stayed in the main level rooms. The house was beautiful and thoughtfully designed, and the kitchen had all the conveniences needed. The yard was wonderful and we enjoyed watching elk roam the hills in the evening and deer on our walks in the neighborhood. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with amazing views of the mountains, yet we were convenient to Bozeman for trips into town.I would come back to this home as it checks all boxes for a multi aged family vacation.
Scott W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne
13 January 2024
Beautiful views
We were looking for a home that could accommodate our family that hadn’t been together in 20+ years for the holidays and this house had the space to fit us all and not make us feel like we were on top on one another. Great views out of all windows and a wonderful fire pit out back really helped us connect and get the full Montana experience we were looking for.
Adrienne
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Audra
6 July 2023
Great house
Nice location. Perfect central location to big sky and Bridger bowl ski areas. Exactly 45 minutes to each. Plenty of space but only 2 bathrooms. Was fine for my family of 4 but could be a constraint if all bedrooms or beds are used. All in all a great house and amenities.
Overall, very wonderful place to stay but did need some cleaning as it was very dusty. Beautiful house and scenery and comfortable beds. The host was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We would stay there again for sure!
Shortcomings:
The stairs up to the entrance do not have a rail and got very slick while we were there and we had some older people so that was a bit of a challenge as well as the main bath upstairs did not have any grab bars or hand holds and the tub was very high and a potential fall risk for short or elderly people. There was also not much for cleaning supplies to use.
Mary P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2024
Hi Mary, The homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following:Mary, We were happy to hear that you thought our home was wonderful and you enjoyed the house, scenery, and comfortable beds. Also, you found the host easy to work with and accommodating. We were concerned with your complaints. - We take cleanliness very seriously and were surprised by your claim that there was dust and that the property needed some cleaning. We make sure to dust the wood blinds, light fixtures, baseboards, and everything in the house during each cleaning. We wish if you found dust you would have let us know so that we were aware something was missed. - We provide our guests with plenty of cleaning supplies if they are needed, they are under the kitchen and both bathroom sinks and available for your use. - We apologize that we do not have grab bars in the bathtubs and stair entrances, but we did not feel this was necessary and we have not had any complaints about this. We are confident that future guests will have excellent stays! We continue to strive for the 5-star experiences we are known for.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
10 April 2025
Nice Place & Locations
Our experience was great. The location was off the beaten path (a few miles from the highway), which should be considered if renting a car in the winter (yay snow!). We made sure to get a 4x4 as a snow storm hit right before we arrived. It wasn't too bad (didn't actually need that much of a car, but better safe than sorry).We used the location as a base between Big Sky (skied 4 days) and Bozeman (had friends who moved here a couple years ago) to be able to enjoy both parts of the area. The drive to Big Sky was awesome (canyon with a small river along it for a large portion of the drive). So I loved it. I would consider staying here again for skiing out of Big Sky for sure, as it allowed us to "get away" from any town or tourist-y feel of the resort.The property itself was very nice. It was well maintained, and it was very pleasant.
This is a beautiful home with beautiful views. The location worked with our plans. We used the barbeque but it ran out of propane. The railroad tie steps were hazardous to my elderly mother-in-law. Yes, the pictures and description says steps but not these. There needs to be grab bars in the upstairs bathroom as my MIL could not navigate the tub or the steps downstairs to use the shower. The dining room light didn't work. The hot tub was probably overused by the kids and there were no instructions on how to maintain it. We did add water. We liked the access to half of the garage to store all the kayak gear while we made day trips.
This house has a great layout for a large group of people, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to feel at home. There’s a balcony with a beautiful view of the mountains. Loved that the house is out in the country away from town, but close enough to drive into Bozeman for restaurants!
The property manager was very responsive and helpful.
Our only complaint was the house needs a deep cleaning! The bathrooms and bed linens were clean but the house was dusty, especially under the beds and furniture. We had babies and had to retrieve pacifiers that were thrown under the bed! Please clean for the next families benefit.
And please make sure there is propane in the bbq. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Thank you very much!
Christina W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven
31 January 2023
Beautiful and Clean House
We really enjoyed our time here! Me and my friends loved to stay in this beautiful and clean house, The surroundings are amazing and so quiet. The kitchen was really well stocked for cooking meals.