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The School House Cabin in Old Chico MT
The School House Bed room and Living room
The School House is both cozy & spacious!
The School House Kitchen Area
Kitchen Sink

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 452.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pray, MT
  • Chico Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!

** PLEASE NOTE: For parties of more than 4 people, you can also rent The Teacherage Cabin next door, for a max of 8 people! See VRBO listing #1287958. We also have The Homestead Cabin a block away that sleeps up to 5 more. See VRBO #291029


Originally sited outside of Helena, this wonderfully rebuilt 1800's log cabin still holds all the magic and mystery of the old gold mining days. Owner, Sarah Muller bought the cabin, moved it and re-stacked it at its present location in the historic gold mining town of Old Chico.

The School House cabin sleeps four comfortably. Wireless internet is included. Small bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen; microwave, coffee maker, blender, stove, pots and pans, and a beautiful marbled gas fired stove.

A perfectly situated cabin in the middle of Paradise Valley, where you can gaze at the night stars in the peaceful serenity of the Emigrant Gulch.

Close enough to Yellowstone for day trips in the park and back home to enjoy a nice BBQ on the back deck or treat yourself to dinner out at one of the fine restaurants in the area.

Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place near Chico Hot Springs and near Yellowstone Park to enjoy, the School House Cabin will not disappoint!




Keywords: The School House Cabin, Mountain cabin, Rustic cabin, Log cabin, Yellowstone National Park, Chico Hot Springs Resort, Montana Homestead Cabins.

Property manager

Sarah Muller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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
Outside is fine

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 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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Pray

Located in Pray, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Chico Hot Springs and Yellowstone Hot Springs 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pray, MT

What's nearby

  • Chico Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 43 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Montana State University-Bozeman - 60 min drive - 86.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chico Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Follow Yer'Nose Smoke Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Chico Hot Springs. Yellowstone River and Dailey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha H.

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

Secret Lil Haven

Sarah's properties are our secret little getaway - love the quaint cabins she rebuilt, the views, the porch to hang out with a cup of joe, and privacy to actually get away - all while being about a mile from Chico! Thanks again Sarah!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridger B.

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

Great Spot!

Great little cabin in a quiet spot. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

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

Schoolhouse Cabin near Yellowstone

The Schoolhouse Cabin was an absolute delight! It is located off the beaten path, a bit remote, quiet and peaceful with a stream running through the back of the property. It was also spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our week exploring Yellowstone. The owner was a great help in working out our plans. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Incredible!

What a great experience! The perfect place for a couple to go to and get away. It's located in a quiet area away from all the hustle and bustle but close enough to a few things if you need to run out and grab something. This was mine and my wife's first trip away alone with no kids or friends in over 20 years and it did not disappoint. The transformation Sarah has done to this property is amazing in itself! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who asked!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Cabin near Yellowstone

My wife and I loved this cabin. It is a renovated school house from the homestead era. The back porch has a view of small stream. It is ~30 minutes from the North entrance of Yellowstone, and the drive through the Paradise Valley next to the Yellowstone is beautiful. It is remote, but my wife and I loved that. It is not far from hot springs, saloons, and restaurants. Hopefully, we will be back to stay again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Beautiful and serene

Sarah’s School House is a very impressive and well-appointed sanctuary. Sarah greeted us upon our arrival and gave us some amazing tips for visiting Yellowstone park and surrounding hikes. The School House is just about a mile from Chico Hot Springs Resort where we dined our first night there. Thank you, Sarah, for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked this comfortable nice cabin, It's not like a usual cabin, it's like a nice hotel apartment. We had a great time at Sarah's place. She has everything you need at her place. We felt at home plus a great view with a running creek nearby. It's easy to get to Yellowstone just half an hour's drive on a great scenic highway. Sarah is a wonderful person and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Yellowstone National Park Visit

Very nice owner. Very clean and comfortable cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charming and unique
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

A C.

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

Cozy Honeymoon getaway

Such a beautiful place. Sarah was a wonderful host. Perfect place for a quiet honeymoon!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

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

Heaven on earth

This is my third time staying in one of Sarahs cabins and I cannot say enough about how perfect it was! Sarah is an incredible host and her cabins are a slice of heaven! The craftsmanship is exceptional and the location cant be beat! I look forward to my next visit!! Thank you Sarah! I so enjoyed our visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Charming and cozy cabin

We stayed with two young children and found the cabin to be a perfect space for us to rest on our vacation. Our four year old even asked the day we left if we could stay at the cabin again! Sarah had a binder full of information that lead us to some of our adventures. I enjoyed the reading material on the history of the schoolhouse cabin. Plenty of toiletries were stocked for our family. Sarah’s communication was consistent and much appreciated. We had a wonderful family trip 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianne m.

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

School house

The cabin is very comfortable and welcoming and very clean. It was all we needed for our time there. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Fantastic Montana Cabin Experience

Exactly as advertised. Picturesque old "one room" School House Cabin, beautifully renovated. Great history. Perfect relaxing spot and launching point for all that SW Montana and Yellowstone offers. The "School House" was well furnished with nicely stocked kitchen. Lots of hooks for hanging towels, clothes, etc. Our host, Sarah, was fantastic. Excellent communication. (She lives next door.) Provided tons of info and things to do/see based on her personal experience. Some amazing stories. Would definitely recommend to others that want the Montana cabin experience (without roughing it) to put you in the right mood for the wonderful history, sights and hikes for this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gary S., New Orleans

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

The School House gets an F

VRBO requires that reviewers award at least 1 star. At 1 star, “The School House” is grossly overrated. Our main complaint with this cabin was its total lack of storage. There was not one closet, drawer, shelf, hook, cubbyhole, rack, hanger, or space to put our belongings. Although we booked the cabin for one week, we were vacationing in Montana for nine weeks and we had a carload of baggage. So we would have been forced to live out of suitcases for a week and to line every square inch of limited floor space with bags. The result—a hazardous obstacle course, problematic for 72 year-olds navigating frequent nightly bathroom trips and recovering (husband) from recent knee replacement surgery. Immediately, we attempted to contact Sarah, the owner, but she was out-of-town and inaccessible by phone. We spoke to Larissa, the caretaker, who was sympathetic but had no authority to do anything. In addition, we found The School House depressing. It is a cluster of shacks in a run-down area facing a yard with (what looked like) rusting farm equipment. We opted to leave the cabin out of safety concerns. Four days later we heard from Sarah. She fired a hostile email snapping— no refund, caveat emptor. We lost $1800 but learned a painful lesson. Don’t stay in school. We give this rental an F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Loved the cabin. Great view. You can tell Sarah has put a lot of hard work and love in the cabin. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Honeymoon Paradise

Property was extremely cozy, quiet, and peaceful. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to get away. Yet, easily accessible to so many different places.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful!

What a wonderful little cabin! Everything was clean and perfectly laid out. Sarah thought of everything for our stay. She even gave us an itinerary to help us with Yellowstone. The cabin was only a 30 minute drive to the North Entrance of the park. It is also close to many other beautiful site.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Chicago Suburb

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

Cozy and historic with all modern ammenities

The Old School House was amazing! It had everything we needed with a charm we hadn't experienced in any other rental. Sarah has thought of every detail. The entire place gives you a connection to Montana and its history making it that much more cozy. When we come back to Montana, we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

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

Beautiful cabin at the base of Emigrant Peak

I traveled to Paradise Valley for a business trip, but Sarah's beautiful school house made it feel like a vacation! Very relaxing/comfortable home with a creek nearby to fall asleep to. I will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell H.

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

Breathtaking

The cabin is in a perfect location and a beautiful walk to Chico hot springs resort. The pictures of the property and the scenery just can’t do it justice. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Muller

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Sarah, a long time resident and former Yellowstone National Park employee, offers guidance about anything from where to eat, hike, fish, to finding the nearest hot spring.

Her own cabin is located on the property, and she is happy to share her local knowledge of the area.

Languages:

English

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