A great location for enjoying a real Montana getaway with fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting or skiing just minutes away. Enjoy Big Sky Ski Resort or a day of shopping and nightlife in Bozeman, both are a gorgeous 30-minute drive in either direction. The home is in the Gallatin Canyon, off Highway 191, across from Storm Castle and the Gallatin River. The “Bunkhouse” is a standalone cottage outfitted with high-end furnishings, has a very spacious feel and has high-speed internet.
The Gallatin Canyon is considered one of the most scenic areas of Montana, full of wildlife and adventure. This is the perfect in-between spot for a day ski trip to Big Sky Ski Resort or a day of shopping and nightlife in Bozeman. Hiking, fishing, rafting, skiing, hot springs and wildlife sightings are all here!!
There is a king-size bed in the bedroom and queen-size sofa bed in the living room. The fully equipped kitchen has gourmet cooking in mind. Large refrigerator with an ice maker, gas range and oven and full-size microwave. A washer and dryer are on site and stocked with clothes soap and dryer sheets.
The view from the living room window is of the dramatic cliffs of Storm Castle and the Gallatin River, a location that was featured in the movie, "A River Runs Through It".
The home is ideally located about mid-way between Bozeman and Big Sky, Montana. Enjoy exploring Bozeman, Big Sky, Yellowstone, or just take a relaxing hike right out the back door! A 5-minute drive north gets you to Spanish Creek which has a public access road that drives through part of Ted Turner's Flying D Ranch which has the nation's largest free roaming buffalo herds along with numerous other wildlife. Or, if you are more adventurous, three of the Canyon's top hikes (Storm Castle, Lava Lake, and Hell Roaring Creek) are within 5 minutes of the house and Montana Whitewater Rafting & Zipline is just 10 minutes away.
Items included in the rental are: Coffee maker, French Roast Press, Pancake Griddle, Tea Pot, Large selection of Pots & Pans, Serving Ware, Mixing Bowls, Hand Mixer, Measuring cups and spoons, Cookie Sheets, Blender and Toaster. Bathroom includes towels, hand towels, face cloths, makeup remover pads, Q-tips, hair dryer, paper products, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We also supply a large variety of spices, sugar, coffee, salt & pepper and olive oil. Placemats, cloth and paper napkins and paper towels.
In the summer you can enjoy sitting out on the back deck, BBQ your dinner on the grill and watch the deer (and occasional moose) wander the property.
A full-size desk is in a separate workspace area. There is free high-speed internet (Starlink) and a smart TV. Use your account for Netflix, Prime Video, ESPN Plus, Disney, YouTube, and others on the large-screen TV. Making Wi-Fi calls is as easy as enabling that option on your smartphone. Enjoy a variety of board games, puzzles and books that are in the home.
Location: We are conveniently located half-way between Bozeman and Big Sky, across the road from the Gallatin River. Our are between mileage markers 65 and 66 on Highway 191.
The house is 30 minutes from the Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport and about a 1 hour and 15-minute drive to the entrance of West Yellowstone. Skiing, Zip Lines, Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing on the Gallatin River, hiking trails galore, River Float Trips and horseback riding are all just minutes away.
We enjoy the company of neighbors that are about 300 yards from the house (one of them is a Deputy Sheriff), so we ask that noise be kept to a minimum.
Guests have access to the upstairs living area, the back deck, and the area around the building. The garage is currently being utilized, and will be locked.
We are in a very safe location (both of our neighbors are in the law enforcement community). However, we are in a National Forest so a variety of wildlife are commonly seen in the area and should be respected. Also, please do not start any campfires on the property or dispose of any ash, cigarette butts, or any flammable substances on the property.
You will need a car and in winter we highly recommend 4WD or AWD for driving in the canyon.
Make sure to stop and buy groceries if you want to cook your meals. Then, enjoy a luxury getaway at “the Bunkhouse” on the Gallatin River, MT!