Cabin

The Back of Beyond

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Silver Gate, MT
  • Cooke City Montana Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cooke City General Store
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

The Back of Beyond

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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.
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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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

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

Great place to stay!

The cabin was perfect for a short stay for two people! Beautiful views and close to several small towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Great place!

A quiet, clean place to stay, very close to Yellowstone. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick S.

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

Thank you, amazing stay

Property Owners and place was perfect! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

Perfect Vacation Property

The cabin was perfect for our needs. It was clean and private and with a great Mountain View. I can’t wait to go back there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian H., Golden, Colorado

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

Charming log cabin

Beautiful property and charming cabin complete with everything you could want for a week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry T.

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

Perfect place to enjoy the park

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Comfort in the wilderness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA R.

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

Awesome jewell

Would absolutely go back , a hidden special place in the mountains , got to see bears fox and so many animals , they were very easy to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

In the mountains

Well maintained and private
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

roberta c.

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

Lovely remote cabin near Yellowstone

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kresent W.

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

Beautiful mountain getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar G.

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

In touch with nature

Great cozy cabin. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Renea S.

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

Wonderful view from the porch

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isha C.

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

Gorgeous cabin!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Craig N.

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

Silvergate

Grat place to get away and enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Can't Wait to Return

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Q and Speed M.

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

Cozy Cabin, Beautiful Property

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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yue C.

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

Amazing view and beautiful and peaceful cabin

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

Quaint natural retreat

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Couldn’t have envisioned a better place!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jack Hartsoe

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