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Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City

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Mt View Home - 1/2 mi.YNP
Renovated LR area in downstairs great room w leather club chairs and a new rug.
Dining Room table seats 8.
Updated flooring throughout the kitchen, living and dining rooms.
Back deck with table, chairs, gas grill and amazing views plus lots of space.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Silver Gate, MT
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cooke City General Store
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lulu Pass
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- full size, spacious

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City

Wolves, bear, moose and elk abound in the Silver Gate/Cooke City part of Yellowstone and the Beartooth Mountains. There are beautiful mountain views from the back deck, and front windows. Some of the best native trout fishing in the world is minutes from the house. These include the Yellowstone River, Lamar River, Slough Creek, Soda Butte Creek, and the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone. This is a summer rental only!
A great family day can be spent touring the famous features of Yellowstone or taking a day trip to Cody, WY to see the Wild Bill Cody Museum, a genuine rodeo nightly, a mock gun fight at the original Irma Hotel, good food, and many shops including the Sierra Outlet. Cooke City is 3 miles away for shopping, restaurants, ATV rentals and much more. But Silver Gate has quite a few sweet places too. The best time for animal watching is June and early July, while the best time for fishing is mid July through September. Hiking is fabulous anytime.

The house is clean, spacious and comfortable, with a large Great Room and fireplace, leather furniture, big kitchen with new black range top cooking surface and full size laundry with half bath on first floor. Second floor has two very large bedrooms with new carpet: One has two double beds and one single bed and the other has a queen bed and a single. This arrangement will sleep a family of six or 5 singles. Also, a nice full bathroom upstairs.

Outside there is a rear deck with gorgeous mountain views so close you feel like you can reach out and touch them. There is a grill and patio furniture for outdoor dining. There is also a very small stream in the yard which holds a few small native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Very private yard.

Keywords: Yellowstone Log Home Cooke City Silver Gate Log Cabin Trout Fishing Hiking Wolves Wolf Watching

Property manager

Marcia Woolman
Premier Host

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
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Older than toddler- open stairs
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Events

No events allowed
Table sits 8 to 10 for dinners
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Enclosed outside area available
Outside house lights off at night. (Neighborhood a Dark Skies Project Particispant)
Emergency numbers will be posted for you to call if staff is not on the property. Cell numbers are provided at arrival.

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
Note from host: Table sits 8 to 10 for dinners
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silver Gate

Located in Silver Gate, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cooke City General Store is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Gallatin National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Silver Gate, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cooke City Montana Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cooke City General Store - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lamar Valley - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Lulu Pass - 43 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prospector Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Cafe & B & B - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beartooth Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MontAsia - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Wonderful property

This property sits right in the small town of Silvergate just outside the entrance to the park. It was a perfect rental if you want to enjoy beautiful surroundings in Montana and Yellowstone park. Marcia, the owner/host could not be friendlier and more knowledgeable about the area. She was fantastic and everyone in the area knows her. The home was comfortable and welcoming. I would definitely look to rent this property the next time we visit this area!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

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A little slice of Heaven

The property was great, very clean and roomy. We are three seniors and two were first time to Yellowstone. Great little kitchen with a roomy fridge and a huge grill out back on a nice deck. Water was hot and shower was great. Used the fireplace on two nights and the little furnace in the family room was impressive. It got down in the 30’s two nights and snowed in the mountains but we were warm and cozy. There are electric heaters in every room but we didn’t need to use any of them. House is well insulated. The host was warm and welcoming and answered all questions we has regarding check-in/out processes and those regarding the local establishments. Silver Gate and Cooke City were great little towns to visit. Finally, the reason for staying here was location to Yellowstone and the Lamar Valley. We saw elk, grizzly bear, black bear, moose two days in a row, pronghorns, mountain goats, bald eagles, and bison. My wife saw a white wolf and there was a pack of 14 wolves operating in the Slough Creek campground valley that we visited three days in a row. This was all within 1 hour of this cabin. Would definitely stay here if location to wildlife is high on your list.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

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Excellent place

Place was great owner on premises good location to go through Yellowstone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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Great Location to Yellowstone Park

Place was comfortable for a family of five. The house was well stocked with everything you need to cook and do laundry. Marcia welcomed us on our late evening arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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Wonderful experience in beautiful Silver Gate Montana

We had the very best time at Marcia’s place. It was immaculate and had absolutely everything that you would need for cooking, showering. She even had the fire all ready to be lite. We didn’t end up needing it but it was ready to go! The outdoor space was fabulous. The view from the backyard can’t be beat. We watched the hummingbirds from the dining room table. Marcia is the kindest sweetest lady and goes out of her way to make sure you have a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina f.

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Stay

Great location for Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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Just Outside the Park

Great place to stay and be in the Lamar Valley in 10 minutes. Look this is not the 4 Seasons but we didn’t expect that. Steep stairs to the bedrooms and one is like a loft bedroom bc it isn’t walled off. But it was just what we needed with our kids. Marcia is very nice and accommodating. Great place to rest after a hard day in the park. Bring your own grociers cause there is nothint close to get much of anything. Grill was used and we cooked a meal every evening. Nice having 1.5 bathrooms too. And she had Bear Spray for us to borrow. Ice cream place in “town” is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Perfect Location for Exploring the Lamar Valley

Very comfortable, had everything I needed and more to enjoy my stay. Bed was comfortable, nice big fridge if I wanted to do cooking, roomy and great access to both the park and any needs in the small town. Marcia was a fabulous host, showed me everything I would need to know, and helped build a fire in the wood burning stove when the power went out due to weather. Outage didn't last long, but had everything I needed to get through it. Marcia is a fabulous host, as sweet as can be! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tresse G.

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Amazing Location!

If you want to experience the wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park this is the place to stay! My family and I loved staying so near the NE entrance and bringing able to go through Lamar Valley early in the morning and late in the evenings. The home has everything you could need in a vacation rental plus more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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Great home, amazing host and beautiful memories

It was a blessing that we found this great vacation rental! The home was exactly what we were looking for. It was just down the road from the northeast entrance to YNP and had everything needed to make us feel right at home. The weather was a little cold for us with lows in the 30’s (we had come from 100+ degree temperatures in Texas), but the house was well insulated with a great heating system and toasty fireplace. The large comfortable sectional sofa was a favorite spot for relaxing after a long day of hiking. The internet never failed us and it gave us the opportunity to catch up on work emails and binge-watch shows. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook big breakfasts and the back deck had a grill to cookout in the evenings. Sitting on the deck was a treat because we were able to relax listening to the little brook that ran behind the house, play cards at the patio table, and watch for mountain goats on the nearby mountain. Marsha was an amazing host! She had a great personality and provided everything we needed to have a pleasant stay. She even took time to come by and greet us when we arrived offering suggestions on things we didn’t want to miss. We left with beautiful memories of an awesome vacation spent at the perfect vrbo. We’ll be looking to stay here again on future trips to Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia L., Park City, UT

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The. Best. Ever!

Marcia's home in Silver Gate was absolutely the best. The photos do not do it justice. It is quite spacious with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the beautiful views out every window. Her home has everything anyone could need with a kitchen stocked better than my own. New sofa and chairs that are perfect for relaxing and reading. The beds are super comfortable (new mattresses I believe Marcia said). The bathroom is spacious with great counter space - hard to find that! Hot water seemed endless. Water pressure great. Refrigerator is new and huge (good for holding my 30 days of meals). Wifi never faltered. Sitting out back under the mountains is so peaceful. Easy in and out. I loved the individual bedroom/bathroom heaters that work quickly and efficiently, and I could set them how I wanted the rooms warmed. I could walk to anywhere in Silver Gate. And Marcia is the ultimate hostess! She is so knowledgeable about everything in the area. Ask her anything. I recommend this home as highly as I possibly can.
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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The Best

Marcia is the best host! The property was wonderful, as represented. Very comfortable. Clean. Beautiful setting. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

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Perfect home base for NE Yellowstone adventures

This home in Silver Gate was a perfect base for our family to explore Yellowstone from the Northeast entrance. Marcia is a very gracious host & met us at check in to go over the home & how everything worked. She made great recommendations on things to do both inside & outside the park. It was an amazing trip that our family will not forget. We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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Beautiful home Amazing experience

After talking about taking my kids to Yellowstone for many many years I don't think I could've found a better place to stay. The home itself has an amazing feel to it and outback you get an amazing view with the sounds of a crystal clear creek runs through the yard.Marcia herself is an absolute treat. She was extremely kind and helpful and even gave the kids going away geodes because she's just that sweet. Great home and a great person behind it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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Excellent property and wonderful host!

We loved our stay in the cabin! There are 6 of us in the family and there was plenty of space to enjoy ourselves when we were not out exploring Yellowstone. Marcia was a wonderful host and had lots of great tips and recommendations for us and even lots of communication prior to arriving too. Our trip to Yellowstone was supposed to happen last year, but because of the flooding, we rebooked with Marcia for this year and so glad we did. It was fun exploring both Silver gate and Cooke City when were weren't in YNP. We loved that the entrance was so close and driving through the Lamar Valley to see all the wildlife was fantastic! Highly recommend staying here, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEFF S., WATSONTOWN

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FANTASTIC PLACE TO STAY

I cannot say enough about this rental. Marcia was great to deal with; communication was responsive and informative. The house itself is perfect for those visiting Yellowstone Nat.'al park, esp.if you want to be close to the wildlife rich Lamar Valley. Marcia was always helpful as to things to do, places to eat, and always notified us of local wildlife sightings. If you get a chance and want a nice place to stay.....rent this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank E.

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Spectacular

The real thing, a true Western experience nothing phony here!! Great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy E.

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Unbelievable Trip

What an unbelievable week we had on our first visit to Yellowstone! It was the forty something parents and 2 teenagers! Marcia’s home is a true gem, and if there is the perfect place to stay near the park, this is it!!! Quiet, quaint, and friendly is how I would describe Silver Gate and neighboring Cooke City. For the teens, there is Wi-Fi for night. But the great thing is, when exploring, there no cell service or internet, so we get to unplug! We saw wolves, moose, grizzlies, goats, big horn sheep, and everything in between. The wonderful thing is, most things were seen within a 10 minute drive from the house in Pebble Creek and Soda Butte on the way to Lamar Valley. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the location of this home. It is away from the hustle and bustle and crowds that we saw in other areas of Yellowstone. One thing I would recommend….plan to cook food in your cabin and have picnics during the day. There are several places to eat, but Miners Saloon was the only one that was delicious. Marcia’s kitchen is amazing and has everything you would need to cook inside or outside while having a nice view of the mountains. The locals in this area are very friendly and helpful as well. I can’t wait to go back later in the year so Marcia can show us how to catch some cutthroat! Thank you for sharing your family’s home with us. I know it is very special to you as you have been visiting for over 20 years in the summer. We appreciate you sharing this place with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Florence KY near Cincinnati

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It was amazing!

What a great home to stay in for visiting Yellowstone. And Marcia (the owner) is so awesome to work with. She even assisted us in setting up our plan for the week. She made us feel like family. She knows the area for 3 decades. A subject matter expert on this region ! Her caretaker of the property (Guy) is great too! Asked us if we needed anything every time we saw him. The home has everything you need. Very comfortable bed, great shower, and great kitchen too. Has a 2nd bedroom if needed. And a 2nd bathroom. Washer and dryer are like new. We found that the furniture being a bit dated was perfect for a cabin like feel. All very comfortable and everything you need. We felt like we were camping in the woods, but with having all the comforts of home. Even better is that the home is only a mile from the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park (2 minutes). And it is only 15-20 minutes from the most amazing part of the whole park, Lamar Valley. The northeast section of Yellowstone is only 10% of the park, but 50% of the wildlife are there, we had read in a book preparing for our trip. What we saw was living proof of that fact. Dozens of herds of bison, numerous elk, several bears (black bears and grizzlies), foxes, pronghorns, and we even saw a few wolves. Everyday something different….no two days the same. It was remarkable trip, and the best vacation to date. Our 3rd time to Yellowstone, but previous two times were from Southern entrance. This northeast section is much better, we felt. The restaurant and stores in Silver Gate were awesome! The store with ice cream next to the home is the best ice cream ever. Get the Moose Track ! The small cup is larger than any large cup in Cincinnati. We also enjoyed all the restaurants 3 miles away in Cooke City, and the General Store in Cooke City is a Historic Site from the 1800s. Amazing! We flew into Billings Montano and drove the 68 mile Beartooth Highway (Hwy 212) to get to Silver Gate. Most amazing 68 miles you will ever drive. It is one of the grand parts of the vacation. We will be back ! Highly recommended! Our best vacation to date. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

david y.

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Fishing

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aubrie J.

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Charming cabin in perfect location

Wanna see the amazing wildlife of Yellowstone without waking up at 4:30am and driving two hours through the park? You need this spot! Seriously in the heart of Lamar valley within 15 minutes. Wolves, bears, moose, bull elk, buffalo. We saw it all….while sipping the coffee we had time to brew before we left. Perfect perfect perfect location. Silvergate is a delightfully quiet town with very friendly people. The cabin has everything you need. It was clean and quiet. The back patio had the most amazing view, and the fireplace was great. Having a full kitchen for cooking was a nice respite from the less than desirable fare offered in the park. We brought a collapsible cooler in our luggage, picnicked in the park and cooked when we got home. The owner was so friendly, helpful and communicative. Perfect family vacation with our two young kids (4 and 6). We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

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Silver Gate Cabin

Stay here. Location, location, location. Relax in fly fishing Mecca. As close to Yellowstone National Park entrance as you can get. Soda Butte runs through it! Quick access to Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone when park fishing is off. Mountain view from deck is amazing. Walk a block down the road for huckleberry ice cream, trout and wild game dinners, beer and wine. Our 5th stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Kathy S., Cross Roads

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not a good experience

Property was dated but well supplied. Upstairs bathroom was filthy- I had to clean toilet and shower floor. I took pictures but they are too gross to post. Owner was nice - but- we have rented over 100 different cabins and have NEVER had our space invaded like happened here. We went to breakfast and came back to the house to find the owner sitting at our dining table working on her computer. I was furious. She lives next door and said her internet was not as strong as the rental so she decided to come into our rental when we were not there. She was trying to set up a power booster - end result was my husband ended up trying to help her for almost two hours. He is that kind of guy. The back yard patio is not really private - the caretaker lives in a house about 20 feet away. If you are looking for a good location to the park this place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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Awesome location

My family and I loved staying here. It was so close to Lamar valley and other must do stuff in Yellowstone. Large enough space for my kids to play around and get some energy out. Great owner and very knowledgeable of the area and she makes you feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Excellent homelike accomodations

My family attended a family wedding in Silvergate. The location was everything we needed and more. We enjoyed an encounter with a moose and her calf over morning coffee, at a safe distance, of course. The lodgings wer very comfortable and homey. The kitchen had everything we needed. One of the unexpected bonuses to our trip was our renter, Marcia. She was a wellspring of knowledge and kind and gracious at every turn. We look forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marcia Woolman

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My winter home is in VA, but Silver Gate/Cooke City has been my summer home for over 30 years. I will be glad to answer all your questions about nearly everything in the NW Yellowstone area; from where to go for wildlife viewing, where to fish, point you to horseback riding, and also info about Cody's museum and nightly rodeo.
Personally, I am a retired teacher and a life member of Trout Unlimited, and have received numerous awards from that organization. I currently write land and wildlife conservation articles, especially fly fishing and water conservation.

Why they chose this property

We are 20 minutes from the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone which showcases wolves, grizzly bears elk, deer, and many others depending on your interests and time of year and time of day to view them. This area is considered the best animal viewing in the Park often called the Serengeti of N. America.

Hiking in our area can be a wonderful family hike to Trout Lake which is than a mile long and takes you to a large lake with a walking trail around it, and besides getting to see huge trout there are also otters in the area as well.

The Cooke City/Silver Gate community is small and very friendly. We have a local non-Denominational Christian Church nearby, an ice cream/ gift shop, a small store that rents spotting scopes, and a family friendly Bar which closes at 10pm.



What makes this property unique

Our house is an insulated year-round home, but we are only a summer rental. June and September can have chilly nights and the house is warm and cozy no matter the weather. It also has been recently renovated with new laminate in the downstairs Great Room, and new upstairs carpet. Also, a new modern range top and full size washer and dryer. We are one of the closest residences to Yellowstone National Park in any of the gateway communities. In two minutes you can be at the NE gate. The Lamar Valley is 20 minutes and has the best wildlife viewing in the Park for wolves, bears, and bison. We also have nearby hikes into the Beartooth mountains, and local walks to waterfalls and the Absaroka Wilderness Area are just around the corner.

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