Silver Willows Sarva Cabin on 4 Acres by the Creek

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The loft, with a queen size bed, twin bunk beds, futon, desk and library.

The Silver Willows "Sarva" Cabin is open year-round!

The living room, with satellite TV, fireplace and queen-size sleeper sofa.

The kitchen has all major appliances, cookware and diningware.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9144 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Silver Gate, MT

Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station3 min drive
Cooke City Montana Museum5 min drive
Cooke City General Store6 min drive
Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Loft

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

***
Yellowstone has re-opened following historic flooding! WE ARE OPERATING AS NORMAL.

In October 2022, Yellowstone National Park completed emergency road revisions for the northern range, allowing the North and Northeast entrances to re-open after four months following the damage from the major spring flooding event. This means our cabin and Silver Gate are accessible via the park, as in years past. We're excited to welcome guests back to Silver Willows!

Thank you for the outpouring of concern and for your continued support during this challenging time.
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Get away from the highway! Silver Willows "Sarva" cabin is located on the south side of Soda Butte Creek on four acres, getting you away from the traffic that runs through town. It features many of the comforts of home with a mix of rustic charm, and is a great home base for visitors to Yellowstone and the Beartooth Wilderness.

- Our sister cabin, "Ursa" (the Bear, VRBO #929453), is now available for rent on the property. Ursa is perfect for smaller groups, or you can rent both cabins. A stand of trees separates the cabins on the property, maintaining privacy for our guests.

This cabin is named for Sarva, the moose constellation of the Sami people, and is located on the western, wooded half of a 4 acre property.

This cabin is found in the small town of Silver Gate, Montana, 1 mile outside of Yellowstone National Park’s northeast entrance and 3 miles down the road from Cooke City. The Silver Gate/Cooke City area is popular with wolf watchers (the Lamar Valley is a short drive away!) and park visitors looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger border towns, as well as winter sports enthusiasts who come to take advantage of the recreation opportunities in the Beartooth Mountains.

Silver Willows is situated away from the highway on 4 acres of woodland bordered by Soda Butte Creek, which runs through the property on its way into Yellowstone National Park. The cabin sleeps up to 9 people on two queen sized beds (1 in the master, 1 in the loft) plus a queen sleeper sofa and twin bunk beds, all with memory foam mattresses. There is also a full sized futon. Please note that any guests beyond 6 people will invoke the $30/night (per person) extra persons fee.

Whether you want to enjoy the wonders of Yellowstone, a quiet picnic at the creek or a snowmobile ride in winter, Silver Willows is the perfect getaway.

Keywords: cabin chalet rental nature yellowstone national park silver gate cooke city lamar valley snowmobile snowmobiling wildlife hiking montana wyoming creek waterfront

Property manager

Max and Jenn

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We must collect a 4% county resort tax, separate from the 8% state tax VRBO takes. We send a payment request for this tax after accepting bookings.

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 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 cabin is on the waterfront. Clarks Fork Trail and Lulu Pass are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Gallatin National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Silver Gate, MT

What's nearby

Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 3 min drive
Clarks Fork Trail - 5 min drive
Cooke City Montana Museum - 5 min drive
Cooke City General Store - 6 min drive
Lulu Pass - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bistro - ‬6 min drive
‪Prospector Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Beartooth Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Log Cabin Cafe & B & B - ‬5 min walk
‪Miners Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Willows Sarva Cabin on 4 Acres by the Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Willows Sarva Cabin on 4 Acres by the Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Willows Sarva Cabin on 4 Acres by the Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Silver Willows Sarva Cabin on 4 Acres by the Creek located?

Nestled on the slopes, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Silver Gate is within 2 miles (3 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity), and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

3 July 2024

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

Silver Gate Gem

We absolutely loved the Sarva cabin in Silver Willows at Silver Gate! The cabin had everything we needed and was a perfect fit for our family. The communication with the property owner was prompt and great! We even had wildlife on property to watch from the large window at the breakfast table - a momma moose with her baby and a bison! And location, location, location, just a mile from the NE Yellowstone Gate! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

19 Mar 2024

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

Annual snowmobiling trip

Clean and comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

19 Feb 2024

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

2024 snowmobiling trip

Property was great. Clean, comfortable, beautiful view and great communication with the owners. Would recommend and we'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

28 Nov 2023

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

November in Yellowstone

We came to Yellowstone for peace and quiet as well as an outdoor adventure. We found it all with this cabin, warm, cozy, quiet and well equipped! Saw some moose nearby the cabin and access to a nice hiking trail (snowshoe or cross country ski if more snow) right from the cabin. We’ve stayed before and couldn’t be more pleased!

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2023

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

Absolutely Perfect

We loved this home...great front porch, beautiful interior, and everything you could possibly need while staying in this VRBO. Morning coffee and happy hours on the porch each day. Just minutes away to the NE Entrance of Yellowstone Park and to Cooke City. Quiet, relaxing, the perfect, secluded location. Max responded to any questions I had and was so helpful. Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amy K.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great rental

Great rental. Clear directions for how to get there and what to do. I also loved that they provided bear spray just in case. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because it’s not nearly as secluded as the description leads you to believe, which was important to me. Otherwise everything was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

25 July 2023

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

yellowstone

This is a place you will want to own. The attention to detail was fantastic. I asked the members of our group how they would rate the stay and all but the 9 year old gave it 5 stars. The 9 yr. old would see a buffalo walk on water and rate it a 4.9 because she figured the buffalo could not swim.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena Y.

18 July 2023

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

Very clean and cozy cabin

Very cozy and clean cabin. We are from alaska and felt right at home in the cabin with the rustic-outdoorsy decor. It was on a beautiful creek. The owners responded very quickly when we didn’t follow directions about how to get in. Would 100% recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

11 July 2023

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

Fantastic location and cabin

Lots of room to hang out with family and disconnect from social media. Quick ride to Lamar Valley where we saw wolves, grizzlies and black bear. The trip into YS is quick with minimal traffic. The towns of Silvergate and Cooke City are pretty cool spots to hit “real” general stores and talk with locals.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

5 July 2023

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

Great property, great location to YNP

Great view, clean, well stocked - just the location we were looking for to be able to get to Yellowstone National Park with a short drive. Host called to make sure we were settled in and mattresses were super comfortable - both rare to most VRBOs. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion V.

24 Mar 2023

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

A+

great property with a great view

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

22 Jan 2023

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

Do not recommend a long trailer

Great stay nice beds very quiet very clean environment

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

14 Nov 2022

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

November in Yellowstone

The cabin is nicely located in a quiet area (important to us) but close to park. Very well supplied and roomy, nice views and close to park entrance. We loved our time and where very comfortable. We got snow, almost 2 feet and I’m glad we had 4 wheel drive and winter tires. Our driveway was plowed by the second day of snowing and worked out well. Communication with owners was excellent. Highly recommended.

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B., Washington

30 Oct 2022

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

We booked this property for a stay in mid-October just before the epic flood that closed the road from Tower Junction to Silver Gate. We picked this location because of its proximity to the Lamar valley, and decided to stick with our plan, knowing that the road had to be reopened before the winter snows forced the closure of the Chief Joseph Highway. Max Waugh, the owner, kept us abreast of road repairs and offered very flexible cancellation terms. Fortunately, the road opened the day before our scheduled arrival and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sarva cabin. We had great wildlife viewing in Yellowstone and the weather was beautiful. So it was a win-win-win! The cabin is set in the woods with a view of Soda Butte Creek, and has every amenity you could wish for. It feels new, with very comfortable beds, linens and furniture. Max’s beautiful wildlife photos decorating the walls are a very nice touch. The sleeping space on the wrap around balcony is beautiful and, although it doesn’t afford privacy, there’s a three-panel screen that helps.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., DALLAS

19 Sept 2022

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

Home Away From Home

Sarva cabin provided a comfortable, cozy stay in Silver Gate. The location is in the heart of the town yet secluded and private. The kitchen is well-stocked, beds comfortable and bathrooms very nice and clean. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie G., Shepherd, MT

5 Sept 2022

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Relaxing!

We had a wonderful stay in your home! It was very peaceful and quiet. My boys fished in the river every spare minute they had. They caught lots of cutthroat right out the back. We hiked into Kersey Lake on Saturday. It was an easy enjoyable hike. Cooke city was a couple miles away and we enjoyed eating dinner at the Beartooth Cafe. The house was perfect for our family of 8, and extremely clean. We had everything we needed as far as linens, kitchen supplies, movies, and games. There was even camp chairs to sit by the river, and cornhole in the closet! Thank you for sharing your home! We would love to come back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve U.

9 May 2022

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

Will do again

Absolutely beautiful just as advertised

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

27 Mar 2022

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

Work group retreat

Perfect for our needs

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

14 Feb 2022

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

Fantastic stay

This is a great place. Nice private setting. The house has all the amenities you’ll need and more. I would, definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

15 Nov 2021

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

Amazing place!

We absolutely loved staying at Sarva cabin! The location was great - easy drive into Yellowstone but also over the Beartooth Pass (the part that was open). It's a quick walk into town, though everything was closed for the fall. Gorgeous property on the river - I drank my coffee each morning sitting at the dining table enjoying the view, and my S.O. enjoyed walking along the creek each morning looking for signs of wildlife (we saw the town bison near the church down the road but never on the property - darn!). The property felt very private - we could see parts of the sister cabin through the trees and saw a car parked there but never saw/heard the occupants. Great communication with host - appreciated the welcome phone call to make sure we were settled (we hadn't had time to read the very informative welcome binder and the Stanford-Washington football game was about to start so we appreciated Max helping us get the YouTube TV up and running, even if he is a Huskies fan ;) ). Cabin is beautiful inside with lots of warm pine, tasteful furniture, and Max's photographs. The fireplace is linked to the thermostat so we had all the coziness of a fire but none of the work involved in keeping a real wood stove going. I didn't pay enough attention to the photos to realize that the loft wraps around the living space. It was quite grand! The kitchen was well-equipped with all the supplies we needed (including sharp knives - a must!). So handy to have laundry (laundry soap provided). Primary en-suite bedroom was on the 2nd floor off the loft and was huge! Highly recommend this beautiful cabin. We hope to stay here again some day. P.S. Recommend buying a frozen homemade elk lasagna at Mountain Mama Bakery in West Yellowstone - effortless comfort food and so delicious. Also rented a scope from Explore Rentals in Bozeman that was key to seeing the wolves in the park!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J.

25 Oct 2021

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

Best fall trip to Yellowstone we’ve ever had

This is by far one of the nicest VRBO’s we’ve ever stayed in. On our way there we saw a sow black bear and two cubs, a grizzly flipping rocks over to lick off grubs, and a bison standing in the driveway. There was a cow moose and her yearling calf standing down at the creek. A fox ran through the next day. My daughters caught (and released) 4 cutthroats in the creek. Everything seemed brand new and very clean. We would love to come back. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison T., Hummelstown, PA

20 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful, clean cabin in a great location

We loved staying at Max and Jenn's cabin at Silver Gate, just outside the northeast entrance of Yellowstone, and close to Lamar Valley. We visited in October, and when we booked, we anticipated temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Turns out, Yellowstone got an early snow (days of snow, actually) and I can't imagine a better place to be snowed in. The cabin is beautiful, with Max's stunning photography on the walls. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything you could imagine, including a salad spinner. (Restaurants in our area were already closed for winter so we cooked dinner the four nights we stayed here.) Yellowstone's north and northeast entrances closed on and off while we were staying here because of the snow, so Max and Jenn told us about a trail where we could hike from the cabin into the park, and we did, and that was nothing short of magical in the falling snow. Communication with the owners was excellent, and check in and check out were easy. We cannot wait to return to Yellowstone and to this beautiful cabin. One thing I will note, as others have said: one bedroom is completely private with an ensuite, while the other beds are located in a loft, and have to go downstairs for their bathroom. This was not a problem for us but I could see where it might not be the best set up for others, depending on your party.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

20 Oct 2021

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

Loved this Cabin

If you want to stay just outside Yellowstone and avoid the crowds this is a fantastic spot. It was fully equipped and very comfortable. I look forward to coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wes W.

3 Oct 2021

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

Great base for wildlife watching!

We certainly enjoyed our stay here and will do so again. The cabin is a great base location for watching wolves and other wildlife in the Lamar Valley area, or a drive up the Beartooth Highway. The Kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and was very clean.....a full five star experience all around for us! Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara Z.

28 Sept 2021

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

Fantastic Yellowstone NP location

Our party of 5 adults greatly enjoyed our stay! The location is just minutes from Yellowstone NP northeast enterance with no lines during our late September stay. This is a great location if you plan to spend time in the Lamar Valley for wolf and bear sightings. The kitchen is very well supplied with everything needed to fix your own meals. Note that it is advertised as a 2 bedroom. It is actually 1 bedroom with a loft area with multiple beds. We made it work with the privacy screens provided but those using the loft need to go downstairs for the second bathroom. None of that mattered since the Bison and MOOSE right outside the kitchen window made our stay memorable and fantastic! Highly recommend this location for visiting the NE side of the park.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Max and Jenn

Jenn and Max are based in Seattle, but were annual visitors to Yellowstone for many years before choosing to build a cabin near the park. Max's work as a nature photographer drew him to the natural wonders of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and the cabin was "a really good excuse to visit more often."

Why they chose this property

We were very fortunate to find a property that was so close to the park, is filled with trees, has mountain views and even has Soda Butte Creek running through it on the way to the park. It really felt like being in Yellowstone despite technically being outside the park boundary. Seeing moose grazing in our willows or spying one of the town foxes hunting in the meadow really makes us feel at home in nature. Even when we're tucked inside, we're constantly peeking out the window to see if any of our wild neighbors have come by to say hello.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is in a great spot. Positioned on the opposite side of the creek from the highway, our guests are able to enjoy a fair bit of peace and quiet. During winter, visitors can ski out from the cabin, or ride their snowmobiles onto the Bannock Trail up to Cooke City and the backcountry. With so much of the property growing wild, we love going for peaceful walks along the creek, brushing past the moose's favorite willows and walking beneath the pine trees as woodpeckers tap away and squirrels gather food.