Small guest cabin secluded quiet. Fantastic views into Yellowstone off the porch. Features a sleeping loft and a sleeper sofa. We adhere to dark sky’s the Milky Way is incredible There is no cell service in the valley.
DIRECTIONS TO THE BACK OF BEYOND: PRINT OUT THESE DIRECTIONS AND BRING THEM WITH YOU AS THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE UNTIL YOU ARE IN THE CABIN
Address: 161 US Highway 212 West
DIRECTIONS FROM COOKE CITY: The driveway is 2.2 miles from the Community Center. It is the 3rd driveway ON THE RIGHT past the HORSEBACK Riding sign. There will be signs for Hartsoe, Kellogg and Wolf Crossing on the trees. There are no lights on the highway. The cabin is 1/4 mile from 212, keep right at the Y’s and look for the Hartsoe sign. The cabin is at the very top of the hill.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTHEAST GATE OF YELLOWSTONE PARK: The drive is 1.5 miles from the NE gate. It is the 1st drive on the LEFT after the Horseback Riding sign. There will be small signs on the trees for Hartsoe, Kellough and Wolf Crossing. The cabin is 1/4 mile from 212. Keep right at the Y’s and follow the Hartsoe signs to the very top of the hill.
Property manager
Jack Hartsoe
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Languages
English
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Silver Gate
Located in Silver Gate, this cabin 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.
Silver Gate, MT
What's nearby
Clarks Fork Trail - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Cooke City Montana Museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Cooke City General Store - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Lulu Pass - 36 min drive - 13.3 km
Restaurants
The Bistro - 4 min drive
Prospector Restaurant - 4 min drive
Log Cabin Cafe & B & B - 2 min drive
Beartooth Cafe - 4 min drive
MontAsia - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Back of Beyond pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Back of Beyond ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Back of Beyond ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Back of Beyond located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Gallatin National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station and Cooke City Montana Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Location is extremely close to the park entrance. We were there to mainly hike and fish. Cabin location and view were amazing. We were able to sleep, eat, relax, and efficiently enjoy the park. Hosts were very responsive with cabin needs and other information.
The best mountain view from a clean and comfortable cabin! Convenient for northern Yellowstone visit and enjoying the abundant wildlife. Great host. We can't recommend this cabin more.
Cabin was perfect for our trip to Yellowstone. Clean, easy to find, cozy. We couldn't have asked for more. Jack, the host communicated with us as needed and made us feel very comfortable
We had a amazing time, the cabin was beautifully and very clean. I had my husband and two boys ( 4&6) and they loved it also . My boys especially loved playing in the river right next to the cabin. Super close to the entrance of Yellowstone and the two nearby towns were fun to visit and have dinner.
My husband and I enjoyed our 3 nights in this remote cabin. The view and wildlife were incredible. We were able to disconnect from our busy lives and enjoy the outdoors for a few days. The cabin is only a few miles from the northeast entrance of Yellowstone.
Cozy, comfy, clean and beautiful cabin in a wonderful location. Although it's hard to get network there, the owner's directions were pretty helpful, I'd recommend getting there before dark and it's easy to find. Very convenient if you want to be in Lamar valley till later in evening to see animals!
Incredible mountain views, end-of-the-road privacy, wildlife and wildflowers galore, and a very comfy cabin where you can enjoy it all. We loved the friendly towns of Silver Gate and Cooke City and the proximity to Yellowstone's NE Gate and the Lamar Valley. We definitely plan to return to the Back of Beyond Cabin.
The Back of Beyond is a small cabin perfect for newlyweds or a young couple...there is room for a couple of children. It is immaculately clean with a small kitchen (no range - but microwave, fridge, Keurig and hotplate - it works!) The cabin is perched on the side of a mountain surrounded by soaring pines. A small creek runs beside it and wildlife abounds. Enjoy!!
The cabin is very clean and beautifully decorated with an amazing view to see the snow mountain and surrounded by pine tree forest and a small creek. It is very peaceful and in a quiet area on the back of the hill. Jack offers us warm hospitality. The guide book prepared by the host provides helpful information. My family including two kids had a fond memory there. Hope to come back and visit again. Thank you Jack!
This is a fantastic place for 2 people to enjoy the wilderness with excellent access to Yellowstone’s North east entrance as well as friendly and yummy restaurants and stores in Cooke City. Be prepared for a steep ladder to the upper lost where you sleep but of your an active person this as a great spot. Thx Jack!
Location was so perfect, so close to the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone, with the most wildlife. The kids loved the laddered loft space. We hiked the creek next to the property and ate at the few local places in Silvergate and Cooke. No Tv and very spotty internet kept the kids off their iPads. Jack the owner was very accommodating and responsive. We will remember our stay at Back of Beyond forever.
Michelle T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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Hosted by Jack Hartsoe
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