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The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone

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Exterior
Exterior
Kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Map
Livingston, MT

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 (Master Bedroom)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Floor) w/ Full Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Main Floor) w/ Hall Full Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (3rd Floor)

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone

From rugged outdoor adventures to soothing comforts indoors, The Ranch at Elbow Creek will satisfy your vacation needs. An authentic Montana experience with scenic beauty, peaceful surroundings will give you the perfect vacation! Plenty of space with 5 bedrooms for your family. Hot-tub outside Master bedroom is great on cold snowy days. Front porch sitting is extra special with a perfect view of the Absaroka Mountains. Enjoy the well furnished kitchen while viewing the Gallatin Mountains. Its truly a very special property. Paradise right out your front door! This meticulously handcrafted log home will satisfy the most critical eye. The Canadian lodge-pole logs are fully scribed, Swedish Coped & are sure to impress with their large size. You'll enjoy ease of living with everything on the main level: kitchen; formal dining room; living room; master bedroom with en-suite bathroom; office space; & 2 additional bedrooms & bathroom. The loft features a family room and 2 non-conforming bedrooms, office or storage space. Relax in the ambiance of the soap stone Tulikivi fireplace, complete with a pizza oven & designed for heat efficiency & rustic appeal. The 20.5 acre property sits in a 360* picturesque setting with a pond, creeks, & well maintained landscape that provides peaceful seclusion. Elbow Creek runs right through the front yard! Shop & barn space set up for livestock. State Section state owned property at the end of Elbow Creek Road nearby. Great for hiking and riding horses. Wildlife frequent the area. The true essence of "Paradise Valley".

Property manager

Renee Davis McDonald

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Upstairs not suitable for babies/toddlers.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must be approved by property manager.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Chico Hot Springs and Livingston Golf & Country Club 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.
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Livingston, MT

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Emigrant Outpost - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪River's Edge Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pray Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gallatin National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Yellowstone River and Chico Hot Springs. DePuy Spring Creek and Dailey Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent N.

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

Excelllent Vacation!

Renee was an excellent and attentive host. Everybody loved the house and location! Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Four days in paradise

Everything was A at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Amazing Host, House and View!

Perfect home for family and friends. We stayed on the front porch and enjoyed the view. Kitchen was great to work in and easy to cook. We will stay again! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H.

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

Gorgeous home

Location was great, quiet, and great host. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Incredible Spot!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have discovered this gem in Paradise Valley for our family gathering and celebration. The experience exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were perfect for what we needed, and the setting was breathtaking. Renee wa very helpful throughout the entire process, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would love to return and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Beautiful and Homey!

This property and home were beautiful, with mountain views all around. The home is used by the family as well, which was fun to be able to see the family photos in the walls. When we arrived, there were a few childrens socks and toys in the rooms and yard, but the cleanliness otherwise was great, and it was a wonderful stay! We played games in the yard, really enjoyed the large dining table, and even watched some TV on the front porch next to the fireplace. Very cool location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce & Chyrel M.

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

Elbow Creek Ranch

We had a great time, the house is very nice and the views were beautiful. We saw a lot of elk and deer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

extraordinary

A group of five sisters ages 62-75 stayed at the Elbow Creek Ranch. Words can not describe the beautiful setting with the mountains, wildlife and bubbling creek. The cabin itself was amazing. So beautiful inside. We each had our own bedroom which was a huge bonus. During our stay we went hiking, learned to fly fish and visited Yellowstone National Park.We had a true Montana experience. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Family Vacation

The property was amazing and completely equipped for all 12 guests with everything we needed. We were near river and mountain hikes, saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Katherine was thoughtful and helpful with any questions we had. We highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Family friendly vacation!

Great communication with our host, everything was as described, we had a wonderful long weekend with family friends. Our gang of kids, 5 of them between 7 and 1, enjoyed the creek and running around the big yard. Thank you Renee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

3 days in paradise.

Very beautiful, quiet and serene. Has a good kitchen great view. Had a large family group over for a celebration prior to a wedding. We cooked for the group. Plenty of seating for everyone with the large table on the porch. Everyone thought the place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine w., Royal Oak, MI

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

Perfect Home in a perfect setting

I have stayed at a lot of VRBO's and this was hands down the most welcoming, most convenient and most beautiful home ever. The homeowner was very quick to respond, and everything we needed was provided. We had a wonderful family vacation in large part because of this lovely home. The online pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Carmel Valley, California

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

Great Ranch House

We booked at the last minute and Renee was very gracious in accommodating our stay. The property is located in the heart of the Paradise Valley, close to attractions like Chico Hot Springs and the best BBQ around, Follow Yer Nose. Our group’s only complaint was that there are two bedrooms upstairs but no bathrooms. All three baths are on the ground floor. The kitchen was terrific and we had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deaanne P.

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

Just like home

This property is very close to Copper Rose Ranch, which is where the family wedding was that we attended. This place was approx 5 minutes down the road. It was a great place to stay. There was 6 of us and others came to visit and BBQ. It was greatly stocked with everything you would need. All the staples, spices, etc. It was super relaxing, I would highly recommend. We roasted marshmallows, made smores, had coffee by the fire outside and inside. It was a great family experience, with lots of good memories made. We would stay there again in a minute. Renee, the host was super accommodating.I can't say enough good things about this experience. It was fabulous! They also have a couple of new cabins on the same property as the main house. You should really check this place out, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne V.

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

Perfection.

Some places on earth are magical - the history engrained in the land combines with the love in the dwellings and it’s amazing. Elbow Creek Lodge is one of those places. It’s large enough for a family or reunion - and was also perfect for just the two of us. Kitchen has everything you might need — heated mattress pad on the master bed — incredible views out of every window — covered front porch to listen to the birds and sit with the meandering creek in front — I could write for hours. Just be assured if you book this listing - you won’t be disappointed. The photos don’t lie! We will definitely return - for a longer period next time. Side note: if you fly fish, you’re within 15 minutes of spring creeks!! Total bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

June-July 2 week stay

Our group was 5 adults and 4 kids (9 mo - 7 years). This turned out to be a perfect fit for this property. More would have been crowded. The photos do not do the views on this property justice - they don't call this this Paradise Valley for nothing. The kids had a ball here, especially in the creek (which was full when we arrive 6/22 but was dry by 7/4) and the sluice (which continued to flow; in both cases adult supervision needed). The other reviews do a good job describing this. 50 minute drive to Yellowstone, just over an hour from Bozeman airport. The lack of upstairs bathrooms might be a concern for some groups, but it did not bother us. Outdoor fires not allowed, but the inside fireplace was awesome, as was the porch, which has a full dining table. Well-equipped kitchen, well-equipped everything. Accomadating host (they bought a toaster for the property at our request, which we really appreciated). Altogether, fabulous! Last tip: always bring a few warm clothes. this is at 5000 ft with mountain weather-- can be chilly even during summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittni V.

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

Unbelievable!

This is the best VRBO property we’ve ever stayed in. The owner is extremely kind and helpful. There is an amazing view of the landscape from every room…even the laundry room. We went during the fall as the trees changed colors and got snow all in the same week. It was gorgeous. This house has everything you and your family could need. What a wonderful find! Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Ideal location

Quiet, cool, great accommodating hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Relaxing and Gorgeous Views

Renee and Katherine were wonderful to work with. Renee was very accommodating when we needed to change our reservations. The home is beautiful and the views can’t be described with words. The sheets and towels at this home were like being at a spa. We enjoyed every part of the home - from the kitchen to sitting on the front porch watching our grandchildren enjoy the yard. Many memories were made here- I think our favorite was watching the bark boat regatta in the stream. Close to many good restaurants- coffee shops and shops. Close for a day trip to Yellowstone. Katherine was there when we needed her - and invisible when we didn’t. 10 star rating!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Excellent property!!! The home was absolutely beautiful and the location was perfect. The host was more than helpful. All in all, it was a delightful experience. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

The house was wonderful!

Our stay was wonderful! The house was very comfortable and amazing views! We had a wonderful time. It was like our home away from home. The house was clean and very well equipped. Katherine the host was helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Paradise in Paradise Valley

We had a fantastic stay I. This property was a very private and peaceful get away for our family. There was plenty of space for the entire party. The house was very clean and fully stocked with everything you need on your travels. The outdoor living space was wonderful. We spend hours on the patio around the fire-pit. Chico was only a 10 minute drive from the house! We will definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Elbow Creek property

The house was beautiful and the views from the front porch were awesome. The location is very quiet. With a little bit of driving Yellowstone is within easy reach. I give the property 5 stars. Bob and Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jonathan w.

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

Fantastic spot in paradise valley

Lovely location and cabin. Serene back drop close to everything and far enough away as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Taylor Ranch

Loved every minute at this beautiful ranch. Our favorite spot was the front porch. Loved sitting on the comfortable furniture and looking at the mountains and deer, fox and birds. My granddaughter loved the tire swing in the tree.

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Hosted by Renee Davis McDonald

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