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Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City

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Mt View Home - 1/2 mi.YNP
Renovated LR area in downstairs great room w leather club chairs and a new rug.
Dining Room table seats 8.
Updated flooring throughout the kitchen, living and dining rooms.
Back deck with table, chairs, gas grill and amazing views plus lots of space.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Silver Gate, MT
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cooke City General Store
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lulu Pass
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- full size, spacious

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City

Wolves, bear, moose and elk abound in the Silver Gate/Cooke City part of Yellowstone and the Beartooth Mountains. There are beautiful mountain views from the back deck, and front windows. Some of the best native trout fishing in the world is minutes from the house. These include the Yellowstone River, Lamar River, Slough Creek, Soda Butte Creek, and the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone. This is a summer rental only!
A great family day can be spent touring the famous features of Yellowstone or taking a day trip to Cody, WY to see the Wild Bill Cody Museum, a genuine rodeo nightly, a mock gun fight at the original Irma Hotel, good food, and many shops including the Sierra Outlet. Cooke City is 3 miles away for shopping, restaurants, ATV rentals and much more. But Silver Gate has quite a few sweet places too. The best time for animal watching is June and early July, while the best time for fishing is mid July through September. Hiking is fabulous anytime.

The house is clean, spacious and comfortable, with a large Great Room and fireplace, leather furniture, big kitchen with new black range top cooking surface and full size laundry with half bath on first floor. Second floor has two very large bedrooms with new carpet: One has two double beds and one single bed and the other has a queen bed and a single. This arrangement will sleep a family of six or 5 singles. Also, a nice full bathroom upstairs.

Outside there is a rear deck with gorgeous mountain views so close you feel like you can reach out and touch them. There is a grill and patio furniture for outdoor dining. There is also a very small stream in the yard which holds a few small native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Very private yard.

Keywords: Yellowstone Log Home Cooke City Silver Gate Log Cabin Trout Fishing Hiking Wolves Wolf Watching

Property manager

Marcia Woolman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Older than toddler- open stairs
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Events

No events allowed
Table sits 8 to 10 for dinners
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Outside house lights off at night. (Neighborhood a Dark Skies Project Particispant)
Emergency numbers will be posted for you to call if staff is not on the property. Cell numbers are provided at arrival.

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
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Long-term renters welcome
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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silver Gate

Located in Silver Gate, this holiday home 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.
Map
Silver Gate, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cooke City Montana Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cooke City General Store - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lamar Valley - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Lulu Pass - 43 min drive - 16.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Prospector Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Cafe & B & B - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beartooth Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪MontAsia - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yellowstone Park - 1/2 Mile-Silver Gate/Cooke City located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay V.

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

Excellent place

Place was great owner on premises good location to go through Yellowstone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christina f.

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

Stay

Great location for Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Great Location to Yellowstone Park

Place was comfortable for a family of five. The house was well stocked with everything you need to cook and do laundry. Marcia welcomed us on our late evening arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Wonderful property

This property sits right in the small town of Silvergate just outside the entrance to the park. It was a perfect rental if you want to enjoy beautiful surroundings in Montana and Yellowstone park. Marcia, the owner/host could not be friendlier and more knowledgeable about the area. She was fantastic and everyone in the area knows her. The home was comfortable and welcoming. I would definitely look to rent this property the next time we visit this area!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tresse G.

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

Amazing Location!

If you want to experience the wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park this is the place to stay! My family and I loved staying so near the NE entrance and bringing able to go through Lamar Valley early in the morning and late in the evenings. The home has everything you could need in a vacation rental plus more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andy M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

2020 vacation

It was a nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Perfect Location for Exploring the Lamar Valley

Very comfortable, had everything I needed and more to enjoy my stay. Bed was comfortable, nice big fridge if I wanted to do cooking, roomy and great access to both the park and any needs in the small town. Marcia was a fabulous host, showed me everything I would need to know, and helped build a fire in the wood burning stove when the power went out due to weather. Outage didn't last long, but had everything I needed to get through it. Marcia is a fabulous host, as sweet as can be! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall N.

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

cabin in Silvergate, MT

Beautiful part of the world and access to park and Beartooth area as convenient as it gets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Nice comfortable mountain cabin

Wonderful cozy home where you can stretch out and enjoy the amazing views of Silver Gate. Easy access to the park and surrounded by an assortment of unique shops. The neighbors are top notch and the owners of the property are wonderful to work with. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Awesome location

My family and I loved staying here. It was so close to Lamar valley and other must do stuff in Yellowstone. Large enough space for my kids to play around and get some energy out. Great owner and very knowledgeable of the area and she makes you feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

The Best

Marcia is the best host! The property was wonderful, as represented. Very comfortable. Clean. Beautiful setting. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton B.

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

Perfect home base for NE Yellowstone adventures

This home in Silver Gate was a perfect base for our family to explore Yellowstone from the Northeast entrance. Marcia is a very gracious host & met us at check in to go over the home & how everything worked. She made great recommendations on things to do both inside & outside the park. It was an amazing trip that our family will not forget. We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Wonderful experience in beautiful Silver Gate Montana

We had the very best time at Marcia’s place. It was immaculate and had absolutely everything that you would need for cooking, showering. She even had the fire all ready to be lite. We didn’t end up needing it but it was ready to go! The outdoor space was fabulous. The view from the backyard can’t be beat. We watched the hummingbirds from the dining room table. Marcia is the kindest sweetest lady and goes out of her way to make sure you have a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFF S., WATSONTOWN

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

FANTASTIC PLACE TO STAY

I cannot say enough about this rental. Marcia was great to deal with; communication was responsive and informative. The house itself is perfect for those visiting Yellowstone Nat.'al park, esp.if you want to be close to the wildlife rich Lamar Valley. Marcia was always helpful as to things to do, places to eat, and always notified us of local wildlife sightings. If you get a chance and want a nice place to stay.....rent this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Silver Gate house

Great house and a great location. Had all the things needed for our stay. Had a great time watching Bighorn sheep on the mountain arcoss the street from the house. Make sure to get your morning coffee and afternoon ice cream at "Stop the car trading post"
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Lamar valley home base

Great home in a super cool small Montana town. Great home base for exploring Yellowstone. I picked this area for its close proximity to Lamar Valley. If your wanting to experience the areas mega fauna this is the place. Lamar valley is beyond words . Spend some time in this area, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Beautiful home Amazing experience

After talking about taking my kids to Yellowstone for many many years I don't think I could've found a better place to stay. The home itself has an amazing feel to it and outback you get an amazing view with the sounds of a crystal clear creek runs through the yard.Marcia herself is an absolute treat. She was extremely kind and helpful and even gave the kids going away geodes because she's just that sweet. Great home and a great person behind it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S., Lexington, KY, USA

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

Perfect cabin one mile from NE Yellowstone entrance

My husband and I stayed here for a week while we visited Yellowstone, and had a truly wonderful experience! The cabin is beautiful, spacious, and immaculately clean. Fully stocked with everything you could need. The owner, Marcia, is a delightful person who goes out of her way to make sure the stay is special. Silver Gate is a charming little community, and very quiet at night. The cabin is just 20 min from Lamar Valley where we saw all sorts of wildlife. We enjoyed every minute of our stay, and hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Excellent property and wonderful host!

We loved our stay in the cabin! There are 6 of us in the family and there was plenty of space to enjoy ourselves when we were not out exploring Yellowstone. Marcia was a wonderful host and had lots of great tips and recommendations for us and even lots of communication prior to arriving too. Our trip to Yellowstone was supposed to happen last year, but because of the flooding, we rebooked with Marcia for this year and so glad we did. It was fun exploring both Silver gate and Cooke City when were weren't in YNP. We loved that the entrance was so close and driving through the Lamar Valley to see all the wildlife was fantastic! Highly recommend staying here, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Just Outside the Park

Great place to stay and be in the Lamar Valley in 10 minutes. Look this is not the 4 Seasons but we didn’t expect that. Steep stairs to the bedrooms and one is like a loft bedroom bc it isn’t walled off. But it was just what we needed with our kids. Marcia is very nice and accommodating. Great place to rest after a hard day in the park. Bring your own grociers cause there is nothint close to get much of anything. Grill was used and we cooked a meal every evening. Nice having 1.5 bathrooms too. And she had Bear Spray for us to borrow. Ice cream place in “town” is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Quiet getaway

The house is very comfortable with lots of room to spread out. We had a lot of gear, so it was nice to have room for it all. Marcia adds some thoughtful touches like providing Kleenex, (many rentals don't) tons of trash cans, and ice in the freezer ready for cocktails on arrival day! The washer/dryer were especially appreciated after having been on a 4 day camping trip. We enjoyed the peaceful back porch and benefited from Marcia's fishing expertise. We will definitely rent again when back in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

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

A little slice of Heaven

The property was great, very clean and roomy. We are three seniors and two were first time to Yellowstone. Great little kitchen with a roomy fridge and a huge grill out back on a nice deck. Water was hot and shower was great. Used the fireplace on two nights and the little furnace in the family room was impressive. It got down in the 30’s two nights and snowed in the mountains but we were warm and cozy. There are electric heaters in every room but we didn’t need to use any of them. House is well insulated. The host was warm and welcoming and answered all questions we has regarding check-in/out processes and those regarding the local establishments. Silver Gate and Cooke City were great little towns to visit. Finally, the reason for staying here was location to Yellowstone and the Lamar Valley. We saw elk, grizzly bear, black bear, moose two days in a row, pronghorns, mountain goats, bald eagles, and bison. My wife saw a white wolf and there was a pack of 14 wolves operating in the Slough Creek campground valley that we visited three days in a row. This was all within 1 hour of this cabin. Would definitely stay here if location to wildlife is high on your list.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

jim m.

disappointed

I don't want to write a bad review,but we were unhappy with the stay. I would not recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Great home, amazing host and beautiful memories

It was a blessing that we found this great vacation rental! The home was exactly what we were looking for. It was just down the road from the northeast entrance to YNP and had everything needed to make us feel right at home. The weather was a little cold for us with lows in the 30’s (we had come from 100+ degree temperatures in Texas), but the house was well insulated with a great heating system and toasty fireplace. The large comfortable sectional sofa was a favorite spot for relaxing after a long day of hiking. The internet never failed us and it gave us the opportunity to catch up on work emails and binge-watch shows. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook big breakfasts and the back deck had a grill to cookout in the evenings. Sitting on the deck was a treat because we were able to relax listening to the little brook that ran behind the house, play cards at the patio table, and watch for mountain goats on the nearby mountain. Marsha was an amazing host! She had a great personality and provided everything we needed to have a pleasant stay. She even took time to come by and greet us when we arrived offering suggestions on things we didn’t want to miss. We left with beautiful memories of an awesome vacation spent at the perfect vrbo. We’ll be looking to stay here again on future trips to Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Location location location.

This log cabin was very nice, we are so glad we selected it for our vacation. The cabin was fully furnished and I do mean fully! The bed was very comfortable and the house is clean. This is a quiet very remote location so your cell phone may not have service but the owner provided a landline and wifi so you can check on the rest of the world (if you want to). Now I came here primarily for photography and the location cannot be beat. I would leave before first light enter Yellowstone's NE entrance which is only 0.5 miles away and be in Lamar Valley in 30 minutes. We saw and photographed Wolves, Big horn sheep, Antelope, Elk, Fox, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Grizzley Bear, and of heards of Bison. There are a few stores and very good restaurant near the the cabin if you need them. We drove near all the other entrances in the park and in my opinion this is the most beautiful and quiet. I was a little reluctant to write this review because I would like to keep this location my secret but that would just be greedy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Marcia Woolman

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My winter home is in VA, but Silver Gate/Cooke City has been my summer home for over 30 years. I will be glad to answer all your questions about nearly everything in the NW Yellowstone area; from where to go for wildlife viewing, where to fish, point you to horseback riding, and also info about Cody's museum and nightly rodeo.
Personally, I am a retired teacher and a life member of Trout Unlimited, and have received numerous awards from that organization. I currently write land and wildlife conservation articles, especially fly fishing and water conservation.

Why they chose this property

We are 20 minutes from the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone which showcases wolves, grizzly bears elk, deer, and many others depending on your interests and time of year and time of day to view them. This area is considered the best animal viewing in the Park often called the Serengeti of N. America.

Hiking in our area can be a wonderful family hike to Trout Lake which is than a mile long and takes you to a large lake with a walking trail around it, and besides getting to see huge trout there are also otters in the area as well.

The Cooke City/Silver Gate community is small and very friendly. We have a local non-Denominational Christian Church nearby, an ice cream/ gift shop, a small store that rents spotting scopes, and a family friendly Bar which closes at 10pm.



What makes this property unique

Our house is an insulated year-round home, but we are only a summer rental. June and September can have chilly nights and the house is warm and cozy no matter the weather. It also has been recently renovated with new laminate in the downstairs Great Room, and new upstairs carpet. Also, a new modern range top and full size washer and dryer. We are one of the closest residences to Yellowstone National Park in any of the gateway communities. In two minutes you can be at the NE gate. The Lamar Valley is 20 minutes and has the best wildlife viewing in the Park for wolves, bears, and bison. We also have nearby hikes into the Beartooth mountains, and local walks to waterfalls and the Absaroka Wilderness Area are just around the corner.

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