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Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs

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Front Door
Updated photo of patio area
Emigrant Gulch and the area surrounding the cottage.
Master bedroom
Master bath, tile shower with stone floor and clawfoot tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pray, MT
  • Chico Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs

The Old Chico Cottage was completely renovated in 2004 and has been accomodating guests since the summer of 06. This 2300 square foot home includes a daylight basement overlooking Emigrant Creek. The three floors offer some privacy from other guests in your party while the main floor has a living room, kitchen and eating area perfect for preparing and eating meals together. Each of the three bedrooms has a queen sized bed and the loft is furnished with three full sized beds and fans. New to the cottage is a laundry room complete with washer, dryer, and utility sink.

The outside surrounding the cottage is completely landscaped with a large yard for children to enjoy while adults lounge on the open deck or covered porch with views of the mountains and creek. The property is great for hiking,fishing and sight-seeing.
Chico Hot Springs Resort is located one and a half miles and includes fine dining, swimming in a natural hot springs, horseback riding, sled dogs, and a spa. We are close to Livingston to the north 25 miles, Bozeman, Montana and a commercial airport is 45 miles.
Yellowstone National Park is 35 miles to the south. The cottage is the ideal location to take day trips into the park. The highway is well maintained and staight all the way into Gardiner, the North Entrance to the park.
Please see our web site for additional information, pictures and blog.

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Property manager

Heather
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pray

Located in Pray, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chico Hot Springs and Yellowstone Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pray, MT

What's nearby

  • Chico Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 43 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Montana State University-Bozeman - 61 min drive - 86.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chico Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Follow Yer'Nose Smoke Shack - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Chico Cottage, Creekside and Hot Water Springs located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Chico Hot Springs. Yellowstone River and Dailey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chico Cottage
Great stay! Private with plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chico time
The cottage was well equipped and very quaint. We’d stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Home provided lots of room for a girls getaway. Easy access to Chico hot springs. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, spacious place!
This not so little cottage was fantastic. It seems much bigger once in the door and had enough room to host twice what we had in our group. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the hot springs, it was the perfect location to be just far enough away from the hustle bustle but still right there. The rooms were very nice, kitchen full of about anything you would ever need, and all the creature comforts that make a trip great. Heather gave us all the info we needed, but never intervened. I will highly recommend this home for others staying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot springs with friends
Perfect location on beautiful creek very near Chico hot springs lots of room had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kris m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone trip
The house is off the beaten path with a little creek running through the property. It looks rustic but it’s actually comfortably modern. The furniture and beds are really comfortable. Some of the stairs were a little rough on these old legs, but not so bad to keep me from renting out again. It’s conveniently close to Chico’s Hot Springs for drinks, food and a good soak.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone 2024
We had a fabulous time. The house was very spacious. The gas fireplace was perfect when it was cold outside. The running creek was awesome to listen too! Wonderful vacation house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERICA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this beutiful spacious cabin!
Perfect spot for the activities we were doing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Old Cabin
I always look for unique, out of the way, quiet places when I book through VRBO. This place did not disappoint! Lots of fruit trees, a roaring creek, cute house down a dirt road. The house was warm in the chilly mornings and cool with opened windiws in the afternoon. If I ever return to this part of the country, i would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chad J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pray
Decent place to stay. Would have been nicer if it was cleaner and the outside was trimmed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, cozy, comfortable, relaxed.
We LOVED your property. So beautiful, comfortable in every way. I want to come back this fall, not on a work assignment, and just relax. The living space, beds, and great kitchen, excellent bathroom, hot shower, just fantastic.The tile and stone work in the bathroom is beautiful. The bubble wrap lightening, a unique piece of artwork, the artwork, all just completely lovely. Creek singing you to sleep. Ill be back at any opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage Χco♥️♥️♥️
Wonderful cozy property! Close to chico!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

cynthia r., Fort Collins CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hot springs location.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. There are a few small things that could have made it even better. There was not enough toilet paper or tissues. The kitchen needs towels and wash rags. There was only one worn and stained kitchen towel. Since the bedrooms have no heat some nice thick comforters would make the rooms feel much cozier.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of heaven
We’ve stayed here many times over the years. Can’t beat the location and charm of this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Great property - away from the hustle and bustle - loved the stream next to the house...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chico Cottage
We love staying here and this was no exception. Great house for a get together and great location. Very easy to communicate with the owner and no issues. A very clean and comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Perfect place for us and another family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Fall views!
Relaxing stay with astonishing views! Accommodations were very clean and comfortable. Morning coffee by the creek was a little slice of heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rini V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at the peaceful scenic property! The stream running by the property was wonderful. If the landscape was improved, it would be so much more welcoming. The interior of the house was lovely. The heater fan in the main living room was noisy when it turned on. Heather was very responsive when we had a couple of concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haewon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Beautiful property, Heather was easy to reach for any questions. Definitely would come back again if we’re back in Montana. There is no air conditioning, but there are fans and it was pretty well insulated inside. Loved being by the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Much bigger than it looks. Main door bedroom view is stunning. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chico Paradise
This is an amazing house, very comfortable and spacious. I would highly recommend this for a small family or group of friends. Slept 7 of us comfortably and has a great kitchen and dining table. Great memories, thanks Heather !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loraine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Wonderful location for a getaway. Great mix of old and new in the home. Peaceful listening to the creek. We saw a deer, mom and baby grouse, and a rock chuck on the property. Our family enjoyed our weekend together. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montana Get-Away
It was an adventure! The home is a great blend of nostalgic and new. The grounds could use a little trim and the home is on a bit of dirt roads to access, however, the wild beauty was enjoyable. There needed a little upkeep as the back porch light was out and we had to break off a couple of hornet's nests. The creek on the edge of the yard was soothing and invited a family of beavers we were able to see every day 'cross the creek! Overall we enjoyed it and had plenty of room. It is great for a large number of people with the two large living spaces. We appreciated the multiple fans provided as they assisted in cooling the loft well. We would stay there again if and when we come back to this area. There were beautiful sunsets out of the front porch. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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I am a sixth generation Montanan who grew up in the Gardiner area. I know much about Yellowstone National Park and things to do at the North Entrance, Gardiner, MT. With my husband, we operate a dude ranch North of Gardiner and he also guides elk hunters in the fall. When we are not tending day rides on horses at our ranch, we enjoy hiking, fishing, and touring Yellowstone and the surrounding area. Call me for more information or if I can help you plan your vacation!

Why they chose this property

I grew up on Emigrant Creek so I jumped at the chance to own this cottage. The cottage is easy to get to, but it is away from the crowds of Yellowstone National Park without losing any of the beauty of the area. It is located near Chico Hot Springs, which is a quaint little resort with natural hot springs to swim in, horseback riding, and dining. Yellowstone is an easy drive for day trips.

What makes this property unique

Emigrant Creek runs through the property and next to the cottage. You may hike the old mining roads that go for miles and follow the creek to its source. The area also offers fishing either in area creeks or Yellowstone River. I love to get a cup of coffee early in the morning and sit on the back porch to watch the sun rise, then go for a quick, quiet hike up the creek. Bliss!

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