Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates!

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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10387 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Gallatin Gateway, MT

Museum of the Rockies22 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)23 min drive
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse23 min drive
Montana State University-Bozeman24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

East guest

1 King Bed

East master

1 King Bed

West guest

1 Queen Bed

West master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

East Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

East master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

West Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

West master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lodge at Little Bear is an authentic hand scribed log 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 4166 sqft home in Gallatin Gateway that is perfectly located between Bozeman and Big Sky resort and just minutes to the Gallatin river access and canyon, and a mere 20 min drive to downtown Bozeman and the airport. 5.5 Acres bordering on 115,00 acres of conservation land with an additional 12.5 acres of park ad trails we are the stuff true Montana vacations are made of. Gallatin gateway has both restaurants, connivence stores, gas and a post office less than 5 minutes away. The North and West entrances of the famous Yellowstone National Park are just a scenic 1 hour and 1 hour and 20 min drive respectively down the road. This makes it the perfect location for your Montana dream vacation.
We have 2 full kitchens with informal dining areas, a formal living room and dinning room with a wall of windows facing the mountains that are separated by a river rock double open sided gas fireplace, The spacious den and entertainment area all share the southern amazing views. The interior is rich with art and custom woodworking- all that perfectly compliment the beautiful and impressively large log structure. Our two story home has 3 king beds, 1 Queen an a queen sofa sleeper with open and charming accomodations for 10. Outside, start your Montana experience on one of the many decks, with large hot tub and lounge seating overlooking a expansive yard with private fire pit with seating and a custom gazebo with wildlife viewing deck and an authentic horse shoe pitching area. Please note we have 2 outside security cameras, on front door/porch facing the drive, and on the back porch facing the yard and fire pit area.
This 5+ ace property is bordered by the largest conservation land parcel in southwestern MT and the grounds and private open space park with multiple creeks and abundant wildlife giving panoramic views in all directions. Here you are surrounded by 6 blue ribbon class fly fishing rivers, and whitewater rafting on the Gallatin river, hiking the Gallatin range and paradise valley, wild life viewing, zip lining and horseback riding all in easy driving access . In winter you are under an hour drive to Big Sky resort, the biggest skiing in America, and 60 min the the locals favorite Bridger Bowl. Additionally Ice climbing and ample cross country skiing and snowshoe areas are minutes away.

Property manager

Melissa Meisel

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome with constant adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are required to have a mandatory phone call with host within 48 hrs and answer questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24 hrs from booking .

Guest is required to have a 4 star traveler rating or higher to book property.

Traveler agrees to No Pets, no party/ Event policy and to sign and comply with all rental agreement and house rules.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gallatin Gateway

Located in Gallatin Gateway, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gallatin National Forest and American Prairie Reserve, while Little Bear School House Museum and American Computer Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Rockies, or check out an event or a game at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gallatin Gateway, MT

What's nearby

Little Bear School House Museum - 4 min drive
Gallatin River - 7 min drive
Museum of the Rockies - 22 min drive
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse - 23 min drive
Montana State University-Bozeman - 24 min drive

Getting around

Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spectacular log home with awe inspiring views & wildlife- Fall special rates! located?

This family-friendly Gallatin Gateway holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Gallatin River, Little Bear School House Museum and Gallatin National Forest. Montana Lil's Casino and Jackpot Casino West are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

20 June 2024

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

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.

13 Oct 2023

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

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

27 Sept 2023

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

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.

30 Aug 2023

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

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.

28 Aug 2023

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

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

8 Aug 2023

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

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.

9 July 2023

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

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.

20 June 2023

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

Awesome Little Bear

DYNAMITE

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blaine B., Indianola

15 June 2023

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

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

31 Jan 2023

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

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.

29 Nov 2022

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

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.

31 Oct 2022

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

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

29 Sept 2022

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

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

26 Sept 2022

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

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

1 Sept 2022

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

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

15 Aug 2022

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

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.

4 Aug 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

23 July 2022

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

Great family trip

The property is in a gorgeous setting, close to Yellowstone and many outdoor activities. It was as advertised with many amenities. The hosts were easy to communicate with and gave great suggestions on things to do. Close to Bozeman for dining and shopping. Beautiful views at the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., Coopersburg, USA

19 July 2022

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

We loved this place!

This property was all we had hoped for and more! The house snd it’s surroundings were absolutely beautiful. It was very hard to leave this place. We would definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

10 July 2022

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Montana

Magical!! Loved all the wild life on and just off the property and the views we spectacular! And to top it off we got married on this property in 2012 when my friend used to own it!! You absolutely can’t go wrong with Little Bear 🐻

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hakeem B., Fort Worth

5 July 2022

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

Summer Trip to Gallatin

Spacious cabin that was great for our group with all the amenities one might need for a summer trip to the Gallatin area. Melissa was helpful with all our concerns and question and made the check-in process seamless. The surrounding scenery and backdrop was stunning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M., Kodak, TN

23 June 2022

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

Beautiful place

We had all of the basics that we needed here. The inside and outside of the property was beautiful. Melissa was easy to communicate with and the check in/out process was a breeze. We enjoyed visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park which was a short drive from the cabin. Hopefully we can plan a trip back in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy P., Charleston, South Carolina

19 Oct 2021

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

Scenery, location, layout (2 kitchens!) and charm for the win

The backyard area of this property is reason enough to book this house. The views and sunsets are amazing. We spent almost every morning outside in the backyard, watching the deer or elk through our binoculars, or sitting around the fire pit looking at the stars. Even though the neighbors are close, you still feel isolated and have privacy. The location is ideal - short drive to downtown Bozeman (with plenty of breweries and restaurants in between), or a longer, scenic drive in the other direction to Big Sky or Yellowstone. The inside is charming with a cabin, out-West feel... the coat rack full of cowboy hats was a big hit with our group. Who knew we looked so good with cowboy hats? :) The bedding was comfortable, and there was plenty of supplies in the kitchens for cooking meals. The two kitchens were great - we had an adult beverages fridge in one kitchen, and the other kitchen fridge was for food. Ample room in the den area and dining room area for gathering a group of 10 comfortably - all with big windows facing the backyard with beautiful views. The grill was great too so we could easily grill out a few nights. We used the trails from the front of the house often and almost daily. They are simple trails, but were great for brisk walks to offset all the food we were eating. A few things for potential renters to know (not necessarily negatives, but good info to know before booking so you can plan accordingly): - One of the upstairs king bedrooms is a loft -- which means it's open to the main living space below. The couple that got that room didn't have much privacy in terms of sound, which meant when people were awake in the morning and talking/moving around -- it woke them up too. - The other upstairs king bedroom has a bathroom that is open to the bedroom - meaning, it doesn't have a door. Not a big deal, but is worth knowing if you're booking and want people to stay in that room that aren't comfortable going the bathroom in front of each other. :) - The house accommodates 10 just fine, but that requires using the sleeper sofa. The couple in our group that got this bed said it sagged in the middle and wasn't comfortable - but what sofa bed is comfortable? Just mentioning that maybe this house is best to sleep 8 adults vs. 10. If you have kids, it's probably perfectly comfortable for them. The owner was easy to communicate with and had great local recommendations - very helpful! Overall property is amazing - highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen B., Ozark

24 Sept 2021

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

THE BEST!!!

The property was like living in a dream. Every evening and morning, 4 -5 deer were at the back porch. One morning a herd of elk moved through the valley. This was a family get together and we couldn't have had a better time. The cabin had everything you could want, especially privacy. I only wish we could have staid 2 weeks, but some people have to get back to work.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

LISA H.

22 Sept 2021

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

First time in Montana - We cant wait to go back!

This house and its surroundings were everything we were hoping and more. It was our first time in Montana and didn't know what to expect. We woke each morning and drank our coffee sitting on the beautiful back porch watching a field of Elk and Bison that were amazing to see, we enjoyed the hot-tub and sat by the fireplace in the evenings. The house was absolutely perfect. The property owners thought of every detail and we felt at home immediately. We cannot wait to go back!! Thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Meisel

Why they chose this property

One of a kind combination of the perfect property and views with the spacious but charming true Montana log home experience. We had been searching for a few years all around the mountain states and when we drove out of the Canyon and looking around we said "this is it!" To have this place to step away from it all and capture special moments in time with those you enjoy most but with the convince of being close to it all if you want it! A dream come true.