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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 104166 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gallatin Gateway, MT
  • Montana State University-Bozeman
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Museum of the Rockies
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Palisade Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gallatin Gateway

Located within a mile (2 km) of Gallatin River, this vacation home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Little Bear School House Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Little Bear School House Museum - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Montana State University-Bozeman - 25 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Museum of the Rockies - 25 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • The ELM - 25 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Palisade Falls - 27 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience Montana. Spectacular views, spacious log lodge. Perfect for families

In Gallatin Gateway's core, you'll find this beautiful four-bedroom getaway that provides a peaceful and refreshing retreat. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room, perfect for gathering with loved ones and enjoying the warmth of the fireplace. The fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and all the necessary appliances, invites you to unleash your culinary creativity and savor delicious meals together.

Venture outside and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you. Spend leisurely afternoons by the fire pit, soak in the hot tub, or explore the nearby Gallatin River and Gallatin National Forest, just a short drive away. For the adventurous, Montana State University-Bozeman is within easy reach, offering a wealth of cultural and educational opportunities.

Indulge in the convenience of modern amenities, including high-speed WiFi, a smart TV, and a washer and dryer, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an action-packed getaway, this vacation home has everything you need to create unforgettable memories.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Melissa Meisel

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,166 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children welcome with constant adult supervision

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Gallatin Gateway, close to Little Bear School House Museum. You'll also find Gallatin River and Gallatin National Forest within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Experience Montana. Spectacular views, spacious log lodge. Perfect for families?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Experience Montana. Spectacular views, spacious log lodge. Perfect for families?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN), which is 18 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Experience Montana. Spectacular views, spacious log lodge. Perfect for families?

Yes, every accommodation at Experience Montana. Spectacular views, spacious log lodge. Perfect for families comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Experience Montana. Spectacular views, spacious log lodge. Perfect for families Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vivian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful in every way

From the moment we pulled up and walked into the beautiful and charming house we felt at home. The house had everything we wanted and needed to make our stay memorable. Bigger than in pictures and beautifully decorated. Superb and perfect for family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P., Gilbert, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property perfect for families!

We absolutely loved staying at this beautiful home! There is an amazing large dining room table where we all had breakfast together and then played games together at night. It was wonderful to sit around the table with enough room for all 8 of us. The backyard Firepit area was perfect and we loved the comfy reclining chairs out there. The water pressure in the showers were hard and the water got really hot. We only had one small issue and the owners were super quick and proactive to respond and got it handled right away. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms had enough space to relax and read our books while we were relaxing. The front porch was fantastic to sit out and drink our morning coffee. We also thoroughly needed the little office desk area so we could work while we were there. We would definitely stay here again. The home was beautiful! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow

This was a wonderful home. Owners were very responsive to questions and concerns. Views from every angle in this house. Lots of wildlife. Having 2 kitchens was perfect for Thanksgiving preparations. We will return to see this magnificent property in the summertime.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

40th Anniversary Family Celebration

We had an amazing time staying at Little Bear Lodge, the accommodations couldn't have been more perfect for our group and Melissa was prompt to respond to any questions and needs that we had. My only comment (not really a complaint) would be window coverings on the windows would have been helpful in the rooms since we have young children in our group. However, I do understand the windows being clear of coverings, the views throughout the house were spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Bear

We spent 5 nights in Little Bear and had an amazing experience .. The house was the quintessential Montana experience. Definitely worth the stay..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend for a great stay in Montana!

House was just as advertised and a great fit for our family! Well maintained, clean, and a spacious layout. Strategically located for the various trips/hikes that were on our agenda. One of the best properties were have stayed at over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Montana Getaway!

We had the best time at the property- the house was large, beautifully appointed, and the views were gorgeous! Melissa was super friendly and helpful and communicative. The perfect week away! Would give 10 stars if we could!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turner Corporate Group

My co-workers absolutely loved your property and have already requested to stay at your property on future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend - Great location/beautiful home

Wonderful home in gorgeous location. Easy check in, owner was very responsive, and we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

NANCY M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

We loved having so much space for my family of 5 adults, and a 10 and 13 yr old. We used one kitchen for food and the other for games and drinks. The back deck views were fantastic. Everyone enjoyed the creeks on the trail and the hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Little Bear

DYNAMITE
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blaine B., Indianola

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

The Little Bear Lodge was absolutely perfect for our family. The Lodge itself is very well equipped and located on a beautiful property with amazing views and abundant wildlife. We were very comfortable and experienced no issues. Melissa is a great host, very informative and great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B., Keller, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Our family of 6 adults and 3 children (age 5, 1 and 6 months) had, overall, a wonderful stay in this beautiful log cabin. It was spacious and comfortable, kitchen was well-stocked, and Melissa was super responsive to any concerns. The only thing that detracted from our visit is that it snowed the first night; only 2-3 inches, but it was also very windy, and snow drifted across the long driveway….which made it impossible to get our vehicles out the next day. A sweet neighbor tried to help and finally two different tow trucks as well….all got stuck in the snow/ditch on the side of the driveway. We lost our whole first day dealing with this situation and had to park up the long driveway in the street for the rest of our stay; not a huge deal, but a bit of a hike. So if you’re staying in the winter, DEFINITELY plan to have a 4WD vehicle (although we had one, and it still got stuck). All that being said, we had a great visit in Bozeman. Would highly recommend the Mineral Hot Springs concerts, brunch at Jam, Bingo night/dinner at The Jump (just down the road from the house) and - our highlight - the snow coach tour of Yellowstone National Park (offered by Yellowstone Expeditions). A wonderful, unique experience, to visit Montana in the winter!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pictures do not do it justice!

Every view from this home is like a postcard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Having 2 kitchens was great for preparing Thanksgiving and the fireplace kept us warm and cozy. The house was clean and well equipped and Melissa was fantastic at answering any and all questions. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picturesque Cabin in Nature

This (huge) log cabin was perfect for our stay. Room to spread out with extended family traveling with us, and had all of the amenities you could ask for. The hot tub has amazing views for morning or evening dips, two kitchens to balance large groups and plenty of gathering areas. Elk sightings 24/7, deer, pheasant, and we even saw a wolf! Only 20 minutes from Bozeman and a bit over an hour to the west entrance of Yellowstone. Will definitely keep this place in mind for future vacations with a large group. We missed it the moment we checked out!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael/ Susan S., 1220 Liberty St

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Little Big Lodge

We really enjoyed the stay. We really enjoyed watching the wildlife and listening to the elk bugling in the evening. The lodge was big enough for our three couples to spread out but yet get together for meals and relaxing after our day's outings. Melissa was very responsive to our questions and a minor issue. We would definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan Grace M., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Home was beautiful and the location was great!

Great home! Location was so convenient between big sky and Bozeman!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George M., Bonita Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property! Highly recommended! Would do it again!

What a great way to experience Bozeman and Montana. We stayed for 2 weeks with a family couple the first week and friends couple the second week. Hiking, fly fishing, rodeo, touring … so much to do. Local deer and periodic visits by a 100 herd of elk. And star (and satellite) gazing at night. It’s not often we stay somewhere two weeks and less often we don’t want to leave after two weeks but that was the case here. And great owners!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Montana fun.

A little piece of Montana. This is our second stay at little bear cabin and it was even better. The two kitchen, four bedroom, and four bathroom layout is great for four couples. It was very clean and had many updates from our last stay. The outdoors is always the best part. The fire pit and the hot tub are always a big hit. Lots of birds, thank you for the bird seed. Two fawns, many deer, and a large elk heard kept us very entertained during our stay. I would definitely stay again and recommend this house to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

There are so many amenities here. The home is lovely and clean. Beautiful views, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, anything you need for meal prep. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022