The Shepherd's Retreat

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9266.4 sq m

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
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Livingston, MT

KPRK Radio
‪36 min drive‬
Livingston Golf & Country Club
‪46 min drive‬
Bridger Bowl Ski Area
‪82 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Being at the Retreat is like being in your own world. No traffic. Pure country living in a fascinating museum-like atmosphere. The view across the prairie to the mountains goes on for miles, and the local wildlife are your most frequent visitors! Other guests might be in one of our other rooms but the Shepherd’s Retreat is private to you!

Property manager

Judson Gilbert

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 19

Long-term renters welcome

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 deadlock

About the area

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone River and Sacajawea Park, while Livingston Depot Center and Victorian Village Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like wildlife walks.

Livingston, MT

What's nearby

KPRK Radio - 36 min drive - 19.2 km
Magic Diamond Casino - 44 min drive - 30.0 km
Livingston Golf & Country Club - 46 min drive - 31.0 km
Bridger Canyon - 77 min drive - 72.0 km
Bridger Bowl Ski Area - 82 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 75 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shepherd's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Shepherd's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shepherd's Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shepherd's Retreat located?

This family-friendly Livingston holiday home is located on the beach, 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from KPRK Radio, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Yellowstone River and Livingston Golf & Country Club. Livingston Depot Center and Magic Diamond Casino are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

27 Dec 2024

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We had an amazing stay here, the house is beautiful and the views are breathtaking! The owner was so easy to work with and a pleasure to chat with during our communications.Be sure to read the welcome book to the end, it gives a great history of the home and family.Thank you so very much for sharing your home!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

26 Sept 2024

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

Phenomenal and relaxing

First off the host is extremely responsive. Anything I needed he responded fast and took care of it. The drive in is long. This is stated in the description. Drive slow and you will see pronghorn, mule deer some very nice bucks, bunnies, fox, coyotes, a man bear with two cubs and of course cows. The cattle guesses should give that away. We enjoyed our drive in/out immensely. It rained while we were there. The road had big holes and became bumpy in spots. If you have a low profile vehicle be prepared. The house is isolated. You will be along way out in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy it. No noise pollution other than wildlife and the occasional far off lonely howl of the train horn. No Light pollution. Look up there are stars. Fresh air. Breath deeply. That’s what fresh clean air smells like. The house is beautiful. Loved the window views I have many pictures of the wildlife from the windows. The bucks fighting was amazing. Take your coffee. Go sit on the porch. Watch the sunrise. It’s balm for the soul. Have a night cap watch the sunset over the mountains. Feel the peacefulness surround you. Enjoy it. The kitchen is stocked with several amenities. The beds were comfortable. The house was clean and welcoming. We all enjoyed our stay. This is the place to go to just relax. You are quite a drive from all those touristy places. There is one place that is a must. That is the Bozeman hot springs. We spent an afternoon there and felt amazingly revitalized.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron D.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful place, hard as heck to get to

This is a great place to stay at. The owner was very responsive to us. Would love to stay for a few days. Only issue is that getting there is brutal. Google and Waze had us take a route that involved 8 miles of gravel (that became a dirt trail) that dead-ended. We called the owner, he helped us with new directions. That, too, was 8 miles of gravel and rock roads. I live on a gravel road, no problem there. But this wasn't a gravel road. If you don't have big tires and a big vehicle, I would think hard about this place. The holes in the road broke the backing plate on one of our tires. But, again, place was nice and the views from this REMOTE location are amazing!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

22 July 2024

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

Exactly what you would want in Montana!!!

Met the family at the Shepards Retreat for three nights. My wife, two adult boys, a girlfriend and a dog who all had an amazing experience. The only wildlife we didn’t see was a moose, but everything else was around, doing their thing (including bear). Check in was a breeze, the host communicated and was welcoming and the retreat had everything you needed. I would strongly recommend the retreat for those that want to take a break, get away from it all, spend quality time with family or just want to relax. Nothing better than sitting on the porches in the morning with your coffee and binoculars looking for your “neighbors”. We will be back. Thanks for the experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2024

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

Spectacular Mountain Experience

We travelled from Central NY to Montana for a friend’s wedding. We were wanting a mountain experience and The Shepard Retreat was exactly that. We loved its remote location and ability to “unplug” and enjoy the views. From coffee on the porch at sunrise to evening sunsets on the back deck, just breathtaking views in all directions. The kitchen was well stocked and the house had everything we needed. If we ever come back to Montana in the future, this spot will be at the top of our list!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

22 May 2024

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

Fit family perfectly

Exactly what we needed

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

13 May 2024

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

No Words

I don’t even know where so start- if you are considering this property, just book it. You will not be disappointed. We were here for MSU graduation, 60th birthday, and kicking cancer’s butt. The property is magical and soul soothing. Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. And the views- so much history inside and out. Book now!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby F.

27 Nov 2023

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

Outstanding

Everything about this property was wonderful. A true gem. We would absolutely stay here, again. A wonderful experience! 🙏

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIONEL L., VULCAN

30 Oct 2023

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

Sheperd’s Retreat

Judson worked with us from the very first communication to the very last. He coordinated scheduling the Sheperd’s Nook so our group of hunters had the entire place to ourselves. There was plenty of room to relax after a day of hunting. Mule deer, Whitetail and Antelope were seen daily on the drive into the property. A couple of coyotes crossed our paths as well. We hope to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

19 Sept 2023

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

Montana’s Finest

The number of times we have returned (many) is a testament to true joy of this remote Montana Ranch. All our needs are available at the ranch, but in the rare instance that something special is needed, Judson our Host is very responsive. We will continue to make the Ranch our second home.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

18 Sept 2023

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

Cool

Loved the house and the views. Perfect for our needs. We were out & about for full days but great place to come back to for relaxing w dinner/drinks and enjoying the splendid views and wildlife visitors.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

24 July 2023

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

Beautiful Place to Stay!

We had the best time staying at The Shepherds Retreat! It is a beautiful home in a beautiful location. Everything we needed was included. The house is decorated beautifully. The beds were super comfortable and it was so peaceful. The caretaker was so kind and helpful! We loved every minute and would recommend staying here. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claudette N.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Shepherds retreat

Beautiful place only thing that we did not care for was the long rough driveway,

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

19 Mar 2023

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

Return Guests

We made it back for a second amazing stay at this great piece of beautiful Montana. You absolutely cannot beat the views and the night sky without any city lights, it is just stunning! We stayed with our whole family and loved it again! We hope to go back again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

18 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful remote retreat

We had a wonderful time at the property. A wonderful home with all you could need in a beautiful remote location. It is peaceful, serene and beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

21 Feb 2023

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

Fantastic Retreat

This is a great house in a peaceful and beautiful location. We were thrilled with the experience and the host is extremely responsive! We will go back again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

29 Dec 2022

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

Better Than You Think

Pictures don’t do it justice. Amazing get away with amazing people. The owners are extremely accommodating and caring. They answer any questions and have a magnificent property. The caretakers Frank and Meg are helpful as can be and they help with anything. They stay to themselves but are there when you have a question. My wife said this was probably the best Christmas she’s had. 100 out of 10 recommend this place. You won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

31 Oct 2022

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

Hunting get away

Great place to stay to get out of town and enjoy rustic setting and peace and quiet. My family enjoyed themselves greatly while I was hunting and in and out. Host was very quick to respond and even brought a bunch of games for the kids during a storm weekend. Property caretaker does live in apartment below if need arises for anything. Overall a great stay-be prepared for rough road out to property but all part of the experience.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

5 Oct 2022

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

Peaceful and remote with BEAUTIFUL views

The location is remote with 360 degree views of beautiful Montana hills and mountains. The night sky is unlike anything I have ever seen. The home was clean, well equipped, and was like an interactive western museum with all the modern amenities. The neighbors will visit - mule deer, rabbits, eagles, and antelope.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

28 Aug 2022

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

Perfection

Everything about my stay was amazing right from start to finish. The house and property are beautiful and the views each day couldn't be beat. The wildlife gave me mornings of peace just watching them while the sun was rising. I didn't want my stay to end!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

18 Aug 2022

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

Once is Not Enough

One stay turned into three separate visits. We enjoyed the ranch so much, we made it a second home. It was perfect for exploring Montana. After wandering to the far corners of the state, we would return to enjoy the ranch and plan the next adventure. Many adventures are a day trip away. We enjoyed The Rodeo in Big Timber. Livingston offered great shops, dining, and one of the Best farmers market we have seen. Yellowstone Wolf watching tour was a highlight. And the fishing is some of the best in the country. Currently sitting on the porch, enjoying the sunrise, a dog in my lap, a cup of coffee, watching the Mule deer graze on the Hillside. The Ranch is Montana at its Best. I believe a forth visit will happen soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

leigha P.

12 Aug 2022

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Blissful Retreat

This property was above and beyond our expectations! Absolutely amazing! So peaceful and relaxing. Hate to leave.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

3 Aug 2022

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

Ultimate Nature Retreat

The home retains all the charm of the original ranch. A living museum of a simpler times. Great location to recharge, sit on the porch and watch the deer and pronghorns roam.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Judson Gilbert

I was born in Livingston, MT, back in the dark ages. Seems like it as I get older. I've lived in Colorado, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and Vermont. My brother, sister and I own The Shepherd's Retreat, and we got it from our parents. We do our best to honor and respect the hard work they did to build such a great house.

Why they chose this property

This land was chosen for us in 1940 by our grandparents. They ran sheep on these hillsides for almost two decades before switching to cows.

What makes this property unique

Our wide-open space inside the house is just like the open prairie out side. Lots of room! My parents were collectors and the house is like a history and art museum all wrapped into one.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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Common area 1

2 bathrooms

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