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Beautiful Historic Craftsman Style 3 BR Home Nearby Culture & Downtown Livingston

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Welcome to The Elliott Guest House, serving guests for 25 years.
Our desire is to give you a respite from life's demands. Color. Joy. Montana.
Late afternoon romance on our open porch.
Each of our bedrooms is intentionally designed to bring you cultural interest.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Livingston, Mt
  • Livingston Golf and Country Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Magic Diamond Casino
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Livingston Golf & Country Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Convertible sofa couch

1 Queen Bed

The Gallatin Room

1 Queen Bed

The Montana Room

1 Queen Bed

The Spring Creek Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Historic Craftsman Style 3 BR Home Nearby Culture & Downtown Livingston

A well kept home with a location and classy historical ambience that is unbeatable! Guests RAVE about our location, with walking distance to great restaurants, evening social life, and breakfast bakeries! The Elliott Guest House is a completely restored home built in 1916. Comfortable linens, regional art, and a fully furnished kitchen grace the home. The Elliott Guest House is distinguished as one of the area's first vacation homes. It is a premiere place for fly-fishers to stay. We love to host our guests. This is our only home that we manage, so your stay will not feel like a corporate booking or distant management company experience.

We have three bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed. Our master bedroom suite adjoins a walk in shower and fully furnished bathroom. Each room brings to you cultural interest, with comfort. Out kitchen is well stocked and includes a microwave, stove, dishwasher, blender, rice maker, coffee maker, pots/pans, and a teapot. We offer WIFI, with capacity to allow for one streaming device while others access email, social media, etc. at the same time. We feature a 32 inch HD TV with ROKU. You will need to log in with your own credentials to access your choices.

Our home is ideally suited within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and live theater.

For 100 years, we have had the pleasure of hosting expectant mothers, vacationers, extended families from the Livingston-Gardiner-Bozeman area, and yes, even actors from 'A River Runs Through It' and the 'Horse Whisperer'. If only our walls could talk and share with you all of the comings and goings at The Elliott House!

The home is very clean, and the owner pays close attention to details. A generous supply of books, magazines, and games abound. Within just a few steps are a yoga studio, the Firehall Fitness Center, and massage options.

Enjoy the sunny front porch and walk to breakfast just two blocks downtown. Relax in our well kept furnishings.

Keywords: bungalow style home, close to downtown, affordable, historic, flyfishing, Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman, airport accessible, hiking, biking, backpacking, couples, clean, three-bedroom, recreation, retreat, Montana, cowboy, western, Paradise Valley, culture, art, theater, Gallatin, Yellowstone River, Depot Center, convenient, antiques, Victorian style,

Property manager

Kara Stermitz
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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Important information

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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

About the area

Livingston

Livingston is home to this holiday home. Livingston Depot Center and KPRK Radio are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Livingston Golf & Country Club and Crosscut Mountain Sports Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Livingston, Mt

What's nearby

  • Livingston Golf and Country Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Livingston Depot Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Magic Diamond Casino - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Livingston Golf & Country Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sacajawea Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Neptunes Taphouse and Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rib & Chop House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Historic Craftsman Style 3 BR Home Nearby Culture & Downtown Livingston pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Historic Craftsman Style 3 BR Home Nearby Culture & Downtown Livingston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Historic Craftsman Style 3 BR Home Nearby Culture & Downtown Livingston?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Historic Craftsman Style 3 BR Home Nearby Culture & Downtown Livingston located?

Situated in Livingston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Livingston Depot Center and Magic Diamond Casino. Livingston Golf & Country Club and Sacajawea Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary Kay G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location

The property is within walking distance to local restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Livinstone to Yellowstone

We enjoyed our stay here in Livingston. The location was excellent, within easy walking distance to local shops, coffee shops, and restaurants. The VRBO had many special features, such as books, games, and a nice front porch for visiting and reading.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane s.

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

Livingston for a wedding

A very convenient location to everything in Livingston walkable and very quiet. This historic home had everything that we needed for our stay. We did have to do some work while we were in town and having a desk and great Wi-Fi was key beautiful place would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

Family fun

Great place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

Nice property

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alisa s.

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

Great historic guesthouse close to town.

The Elliot Guesthouse was the perfect location for our trip to Livingston! It was about two blocks from the main drag and easy to get to. The house was very clean, had everything that we needed, and Kara was quick to answer the call and come help us when we locked ourselves out. Thank you! Highly recommend staying at her place if you are coming through town!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Comfortable Home!

Myself and some friends stayed at this home for a weekend of exploring Montana. Kara was super responsive with all my questions! The home was perfect and had many cute touches. Don't pass this place up when looking for a nice and affordable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Family outing

Great property with 1 1/2 block walk to downtown.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Yellowstone visit

Nice cozy little house. Awesome location. Close to everything! The house was equipped with everything you could need. Maybe a few more ice cube trays would be nice! The house was very clean and well cared for. Would highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis r.

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

Montana fishing

Best house for a trip to Livingston
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen K.

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

A nice place

The place was very comfortable. It was a nice road trip to Yellowstone and we saw plenty of wildlife in the way to and from. It was easy to get groceries and have a meal at a few nice restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

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

Cute house

We loved sitting on the front porch. The house was in great condition and suited our stay perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great location and great owner

Great communication with the owner and she always made sure we had everything we needed. Fabulous location that made our lack of multiple cars no problem at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

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

Great place!

The home is clean, comfortable and safe, Just a few blocks to downtown. Kara gave us fishing advice. We loved our few days there and would gladly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Excellent house for a family

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this quaint home in Livingston. The property manager was so easy to work with and helped us sort out food issues on a holiday. The accommodations were perfect for my family and we could not have asked for a better place to stay for our family of six.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lynda R.

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

Granma's house

my sister and i stayed for almost a week ...in Livingston visiting family ... our first impression was... this is granma's house (which is a good thing !) did not spend a lot of time at the house since we were out and exploring but it was nice to come "home" to a cool house on hot August days (and it was hot). we didn't even have to use the AC the essentials are provided and comfy beds hot showers and coffee completed ours... and just two blocks from downtown!! the only thing it was missing was... granma.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hundred year old charm

Very nice property with comfortable beds, great sitting and dining areas, well equipped kitchen. Roomy, quaint, lots of antique furnishings. Friendly helpful owner! Close to lots in very fun town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Elliot House

There were four of us on our annual fishing trip. The house accommodated us nicely and it's adjacency to town, main street and I-94 was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy

Quaint
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Attending a Funeral

The stay was good it was warm during our stay only one window AC.there were fans in every room but none turned on took a couple of hours to cool it down. We had everything else in towels, dishes, and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Downtown Livingston

This property is in a great location. We could walk to shops and restaurants and the park. Parking was not a problem all 7 days we were there. The three window A/C units were needed because it was in the 90's some of the days. Kitchen was well stocked. The bathroom in the primary bedroom (toilet, sink, shower) is very small but functional. The shower in the second bathroom is a little tricky to use because of the lack of space when the shower curtain is inside the tub. Loved the great supply of books, games, magazines, puzzles. There was also interesting historical information about the area on the walls and in the books. We also had good communication from the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chiel H.

Charming house but not sturdy enough for us.

We don't want to break anything in a house we rent. Being a family with a handicapped child, meant we felt a bit like walking on eggs this week. We loved the neighbourhood and town and Montana. The house was a great starting point for visiting Yellowstone and other attractions. Kara is a good host, but we think the house is in need of some serious maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

kirk b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUPERB Location!

The Elliott House was perfectly situated to walk downtown to shop, eat or grab a drink! The convenience to Yellowstone is AMAZING as well. The front porch cafe table was perfect for enjoying a coffee or cocktail and the dining table was large enough for a family or perfect for just the two of us. We only slept on the primary bed, but if the other two were as comfortable - AHHHH! The only downsides I can say are storage Kitchen/baths/bedrooms and closets is limited - An expected part of staying in an OLD, OLD house. The kitchen blinds were showing signs of a much needed Spring cleaning. WiFi worked beautifully, but the lack of a streaming TV was sorely missed for stormy day family movie time. Overall, it has been our best stay yet in Livingston!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Brian S., York, UK

Livingston Historic House

We may have been unfortunate arriving in Livingston in really hot weather. However, the house was very warm and the small window air conditioner was simply unable to cope. Fortunately there was just 2 of us and by closing off two of the bedrooms and using the bedroom closest to the air conditioner nights were tolerable. This is a old house with traditional features including a claw foot bath with a great shower but definitely not easy for this older couple to use. Excellent cable TV but very slow WiFi around 1Mb download so no streaming or big files. Livingston is a fun town close to Yellowstone with some good dining places including the Rib and Chop House just 2 minutes walk from the the front door. We have stayed in over 50 VRBO/Homeaway homes in the US, Europe and Australia this is the first time I have written a 3 star review. Unfortunately when I look back at the owner's description and compare it to our experience I think it's fair to say this historic house did not live up to our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

Fishing Family

We enjoyed our stay at the charming Elliott House. We appreciated the personal touches and the homey feel. I did discover, though, that I am a fan of modern conveniences. Showering proved to be a bit of a challenge in the period-correct tub (although I admit the bathroom decor was very cute!); wrestling with the curtain was comical. For couples traveling together, the second bedroom didn't bode well for husband and wife to sleep together: no big deal--I baled and slept in "the kids' room" on the bottom bunk, and slept just fine! It was great to have everything within walking distance. However, living in Michigan as I do, it was a bummer that all the shops closed up at 5 as we never got off from any rivers we fished until later. (Which has NOTHING to do with the quality of the Elliott house, but something to keep in mind as a traveler). All things considered, I would certainly recommend staying at the Elliott House if the Livingston/Gardner/Bozeman area is your destination. No farther than 45 mins from ANYTHING you'd care to experience in Momtana's fishing Mecca. Oh! And nice fish on your fb page! Congratulations!

About the host

Hosted by Kara Stermitz

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Kara Stermitz is a fifth generation owner of the Elliott Guest House. Originally built by Kara's great-great grandmother, Sarah Schultz, the home was an early day boarding home for expectant mothers. Kara's great-great grandmother Sarah, a mid-wife, journeyed in her horse and buggy to outlying ranches to pick up expectant mothers. She pampered Mom and Baby, giving them respite they likely would not have again soon. Nowadays, Kara takes great enjoyment in offering the home to her guests as she raises her four children and works as a Marketing Administrator/Operations Manager for Confluence Consulting, a stream restoration and environmental consulting firm in Bozeman, MT. Kara has strong ties to Park County, as her family still ranches near Yellowstone Park. Kara is an avid flyfisher and can talk with you about many excursions and choices in the area. When she is not busy in Livingston, Kara chooses to travel elsewhere to flyfishing adventures!

Why they chose this property

Our property is well kept and ideally located for ease during your vacation. You will feel the authentic Montana experience when you stay with us. Kara is a fifth generation Montana girl! Our location is within walking distance to downtown Livingston and also Montana's Rib and Chop House. Enjoy your day our sightseeing, fishing, or hiking, and return at the end of the day to a pleasant walk downtown.

What makes this property unique

The Elliott Guest House is uniquely located in close proximity (within a short walking distance) to shopping, art galleries, a fitness center, the Firehouse 5 Playhouse, Blue Slipper Theater, Montana's Rib and Chop House, and other amenities. Within a 5 minute drive lies the Yellowstone River, and within 15-20 minutes' drive are the Spring Creeks. The Elliott House is meticulously cared for. We offer wifi, cable/satellite tv, laundry facilities, a fully stocked kitchen, and an extensive reading library.

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