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Elbow Creek Retreat-Spacious home with incredible mountain views & a hot tub!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Livingston, MT
  • Chico Hot Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • DePuy Spring Creek
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Elbow Creek Retreat-Spacious home with incredible mountain views & a hot tub!

Up to 2 dogs are considered with owner approval and a pet fee. Please inform us at the time of booking of the age, weight, and breed of the dog(s) you are planning to bring.

Tucked into the heart of Paradise Valley, Elbow Creek Retreat is a spacious five-bedroom home on a 3-acre lot within a 2,500-acre working cattle ranch. With panoramic views of the Absaroka Mountains, this tranquil property offers an ideal setting for families and friends to gather and explore the natural beauty of Montana. Located 20 miles south of Livingston and 40 miles from Yellowstone National Park, you're perfectly positioned for adventure and relaxation alike.

Comfortable & Spacious Accommodations
- Primary Bedroom (Main Level): King bed, large ensuite bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower.
- Sunroom (Main Level): Two twin beds with views of the surrounding landscape.
- Second Bedroom (Upper Level): Queen bed with shared bath.
- Third Bedroom (Upper Level): Two twin beds, perfect for kids or additional guests.
- Fourth Bedroom (Upper Level): King bed and private ensuite bathroom.
- Library: Pull-out sofa for flexible sleeping arrangements.

A/C units in the upstairs bedrooms help keep summer nights cool and comfortable.

Cozy Living & Entertainment Spaces
- Living Room: Comfortable seating with mountain views, a 42” flat-screen TV, satellite service, and DVD player.
- Library: A quiet spot to read or work, with a desk and pull-out sofa.
- Billiards Room: Pool table, gas fireplace, and a table for card games or conversation.
- High-speed Satellite Internet available throughout the home.

Well-Equipped Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen: Fully stocked with quality appliances, cookware, and serving ware.
- Main Dining Area: Large table for gathering and group meals.
- Breakfast Nook: Cozy table that seats four—great for morning coffee or a casual bite.

Beautiful Outdoor Amenities
- Private Hot Tub: Relax under Montana’s star-filled skies.
- Outdoor Dining Area: Comfortable seating for alfresco meals with a view.
- Large Yard: Great space for kids to play or dogs to roam. There is a disc golf basket in the yard with frisbees and a ping pong table in the garage for more fun.

Adventure in Every Direction
- Chico Hot Springs – Just 9 miles away: Soak in mineral pools, enjoy fine dining, or sip cocktails in the saloon.
- Yellowstone National Park – A scenic 40-mile drive to the north entrance in Gardiner.
- Outdoor Activities – Nearby hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golf, rafting, and world-class fishing.
- Day Trips – Easy access to the charming towns of Livingston, Bozeman, and Gardiner.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport – 54 miles

Elbow Creek Retreat is your gateway to the best of Paradise Valley—offering room to relax, space to explore, and unforgettable views in every direction.

Property manager

Mountain Home-Montana Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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

About the area

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this holiday home is in the mountains. Chico Hot Springs and Livingston Golf & Country Club 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.
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Livingston, MT

What's nearby

  • Chico Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • DePuy Spring Creek - 19 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 48 min drive - 66.3 km
  • Montana State University-Bozeman - 53 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pine Creek Lodge & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pray Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elbow Creek Retreat-Spacious home with incredible mountain views & a hot tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Elbow Creek Retreat-Spacious home with incredible mountain views & a hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elbow Creek Retreat-Spacious home with incredible mountain views & a hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elbow Creek Retreat-Spacious home with incredible mountain views & a hot tub! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Yellowstone River. Chico Hot Springs is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Great house

Enjoyed the property very much. Only a small glitch getting there the first time as the address given was incorrect, but once we got that figured out all was well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy L.

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

Family Getaway

We had a great time! We spent most of our time at the property and enjoyed the opportunity to relax with our 3 kids and their families. We also enjoyed a visit to Chico with the group. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Luise K.

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

Beautiful spot!

This house was the perfect location for a weekend getaway with friends and family! Loved the spaciousness, hot tub, plenty of rooms and bed for everyone, and pool table. Beautiful views as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Exceptional Property

Large beautiful home accommodated my family at Christmas. Every thing that was needed for a 4-day holiday celebration was taken care of. The hosts were very quick to respond. Views are breathtaking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mon T.

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

Beautiful property with lots of amenities

Was a fabulous place to hang with the family for my nephews wedding this past September
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark F.

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

40th Anniversary in Paradise Valley

The house was comfortable and spacious. The yard and view were spectacular with the view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. It was 30 minutes to Livingston, a scenic drive. Also only 15 minutes to Chico and Emigrant which was very convenient.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dj W.

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

Beautiful view, hidden spice rack

Amazing spot, only sad part of the trip is I drove to town to get salt, “a little upset that a rental that fancy didn’t come stocked with the basic spices”. But when I got back the house mates found the hidden door in the cabinet with everything i needed. Only mention it to hopefully keep someone from making the same needles trip in to town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Perfect place for big family.

Loved, loved, loved our stay at Elbow Creek Retreat! There were 8 adults and an 19 month old spending 10 days. We were all in town for our son’s wedding at Stoneflower Wedding Venue, about 2 miles away. Couldn’t have been more convenient! House is so comfy, well equipped (even 2 porta-cribs). Spacious so we weren’t all crammed in. The views are incredible. And they do mean in the middle of a working cattle ranch. Herd hung out in pasture immediately behind backyard for a couple days. It was awesome. Checked them out but not too close and no, it wasn’t smelly in house because they were there!! Plenty of equipment/dishes in kitchen, plenty of huge towels. We also had our son’s dog with us. Loved the massive back yard ( as did our granddaughter) but it is not 100% fenced. We did fine because they stay close anyway. We absolutely recommend this lovely home to anyone looking for large home. 30 minutes north of Yellowstone north entrance. 20-25 minutes south of Livingston.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita N.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful house and amazing views! Our family had such an amazing time here, thanks so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

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

Large, quiet house in the country.

Our group of friends really enjoyed our stay here for a long weekend. The house is laid out kind of odd but it's very nice and nicely equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald J.

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

Great house. Would stay again.

Needed place for family reunion. Need to replace some light bulbs. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Wedding week

It was fairly easy to fill out the information needed and reserve the house online. The property was in a perfect location for us to get to all the events we needed to attend. Very pretty scenery!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan W.

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

Great location

Nice place, would of like to see some touch up cleaning before we arrived. Vacuumed up about 40 dead flies and cleaned the bath/showers. Great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy G., Cypress

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

Great place to be snowed in!

Place is a lot to do when there’s nothing to do!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany Y.

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

Loved it!

Amazing home! We can’t wait to come back and book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our time st this property! Location was great and house was too...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Montana family reunion

8 of us all stayed in this absolutely gorgeous Montana ranch home. There were sprawling views, so much space, lots of great provided information, and a fantastic location for getting to Livingston/Bozeman and Yellowstone. It was the trip of a lifetime. The only reason I gave the three star cleanliness rating is just because there was a mice (or two) living in the cupboards that kept getting in to our groceries. It's a country home, it's not unusual or shocking, but wanted to mention it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S., Montrose

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

Wonderful home for a large family or group

Great place to serve as a base for our son's wedding. Beautiful views and lots of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed r., Orlando

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

Spectacular

The pictures do not do this place justice as the views are amazing. House had everything you would ever need. View for dinner from patio overlooking mountains, the birds, the peace and quiet just outstanding. They call it paradise for a reason. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M., Santa Fe, TX

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

Beautiful home! Pictures don’t give this property justice!

This property is beautiful! There is a lot of room in this home. Master room is downstairs (king bed and it firm) and there is a tv in that room. There is two twin beds downstairs in one of the sunrooms. The rest of the rooms are upstairs and all beds upstairs are soft beds. There is ac units in all rooms so you don’t have to worry about it being hot. Everything you need besides food is there. There is a pool table and we played pool every night. This house is on a cattle ranch so we would go walking down the road every morning to talk to the cows and horses. Don’t pass this house up because of the pictures this house is beautiful! And if you rent this house try to get outside at night to see the stars. You can see so many stars and we saw the Milky Way and it was beautiful. We saw a skunk, three foxes and a couple of deer! We will be coming back to this home next year. Make sure you go to Livingston and try Mark’s In and Out Burgers and go by the Livingston Deport Center.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krista A., Twin Cities, MN

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

Great home in Paradise Valley

We had a wonderful time at Elbow Creek Retreat! Perfect home base to enjoy all that paradise valley, Gardiner, and Yellowstone have to offer. The house is very spacious and clean, with views that can’t be beat. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Wonderful family weekend!

The house was spacious and had everything we needed. There was plenty of room for our group to spread out! The teenagers loved the yard and played outside until it was dark and we made them come in. The elk in the pasture and yard in the morning was a great surprise. We would recommend this home and Mountain Home's services!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Waleska L., Saint Cloud, Fl

Amazing!!!!

Very cozy, nice house, Have a pool table my husband and my brothers in law enjoy a lot . Close to the park. We love it!!! definitely We recommended this house.

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