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Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access

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Living area
Welcome to hilltop luxury in the heart of Paradise Valley!  Cowboy Lake Lodge is the epitomy of Montana cabin lodge living
Wrap around views in every direction.  Cozy up to the outdoor fireplace, dine under the stars and coffee to mountain sunrises.
A massive chef's style kitchen with modern applianaces and amenities.  Fully stocked for your dining and culinary adventures.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emigrant, MT
  • Chico Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access

Cowboy Lake is truly one of a kind - rustic and refined log lodge with 4 large bedrooms (sleeping up to 12 people), 5 baths, an entertainment style kitchen and living room, indoor gas fireplace, outdoor patio fireplace, 360 views with PRIVATE pond, walking and biking trails that lead to Chico Hot Springs Resort.

The Lodge sits on a hilltop in a private, gated neighborhood in the heart of Paradise Valley with privacy and views.

The home is an easy 30 minute drive to the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. You can also fish on the private trout pond within the gated community; go horseback riding, soak in mineral hot springs, or get a massage at Chico Hot Springs, less than 1 mile down the road. This is all done while enjoying the benefits of a PRIVATE vacation rental home that feels like your own private lodge, with 360 degrees of the most drool worthy mountain valley in the country.

Cowboy Lake Lodge is the perfect location for launching day trips to SW Montana rivers, trails and National Parks, family gatherings or a group retreat. Perfectly appointed, the home that comfortably sleeps 12 is 1st class in every way. There isn't an inch of the home that isn't refined, Montana, and luxurious. At Cowboy Lake you could stay at the house and just take in the views, or spend a week exploring the overwhelming amount of recreation opportunities out the back door (literally).

Paved quiet, gated neighborhood is perfect for families who bring bikes with them for kids or adults alike to ride, walk and roam freely and safely. Bring your own fly fishing gear for amazing trout fishing in the "lake" where you are guaranteed a bite! We do request no bait and catch and release only, please. See an aerial video of our property here: https://youtu.be/GLVLTZoNPTk

ACCOMODATIONS:
Oversized open floor plan living and dining room with doors to the outside covered patios. The home was built for a crowd and entertaining.
2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs with a bonus sleeping area.
The upstairs also has a large game room with oversized couches, TV with DirectTV and DVD player, game table and wet bar.
Outside you find beautiful natural landscaping to highlight the views with a large outside dining table and a separate area with a fireplace and private nook.
The kitchen has ample room and state of the art appliances for cooking meals large or small and the home has an additional refrigerator in the garage for stocking up on all the food and beverages for your stay.
The living space has plenty of room for gathering, playing games, enjoying the fireplace and gazing out the floor to ceiling windows that frame the unobstructed views of the Absaroka Mountain Range.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
1) Master suite on the main level with oversized bathroom and king bed, private entrance to the patio and outdoor fireplace
2) Guest room on the main level with queen bed and adjoining full bath
3) Upstairs has another private room with queen bed, attached full bath and private balcony
4) A breezeway "bonus room" has a single twin bed
5) The "Bunk Room" has 2 twin beds, 1 trundle bed and a bunk bed with twin on top and bottom (sleeps a total of 5), attached 3/4 bath
6) An additional 1/2 bath is upstairs just off the game room.

The home does sit in a private, gated community with HOA Rules. Guests are expected to abide by all neighborhood courtesies.

The gate to the community has a code that will be sent to you before arrival. There is a garage key pad for your convenience.There is also a lockbox with key by the man door to the garage. Guest staying at this home are given access to the amenities within the Buffalo Ranch private neighborhood. These amenities are for the paying GUESTS only. These include catch and release fishing on the private pond, and the walking and biking trails. You have access to the entire home and garage.

Garbage service is not available at this location, there are several places nearby to dispose of your bagged garbage, a map will be provided.

Property manager

Brooke Laird
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Pray

Located in Pray, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Emigrant, MT

What's nearby

  • Chico Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 39 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 62.3 km
  • Montana State University-Bozeman - 57 min drive - 83.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chico Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Follow Yer'Nose Smoke Shack - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone River and Gallatin National Forest. Dailey Lake is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

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

Great Communication

Communication with the host was a breeze. Wonderful property close to Chico Hot Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

50th birthday/yoga retreat

This house was the perfect spot to get away with seven of my best friends for a yoga retreat at Chico Hot Springs. It was spacious with plenty of beds for everyone and has an awesome layout where we could all be together. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

New Years at Cowboy Lodge

We had the most wonderful trip to Montana! This house checked all of the boxes for our Christmas family vacation in Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley was beautiful. The two days of snow fall made our mountain hikes a bonus during our trip here. Everything was absolutely perfect at the beautiful mountain home with excellent views! See you again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kelsea s.

Lovely "Christmas" Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We truly loved our stay over the Christmas holiday. It was a wonderful surprise to find it already decorated with a tree, stockings and a wreath on the door. We didn't need to do a thing. 5 min from Chico and 5 min from Sage Lodge. Great location.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Lovely stay

I used this property for a staff retreat for our clinic staff. It allowed us to stay together and we were able to utilize the space to stay and learn together. The kitchen was well stocked with spices and dishes we needed for meals. We really enjoyed being close to Chico for the hot springs and a nice dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Cowboy Lake with a view

From the moment we booked our stay, we knew this house was going to be amazing! When we arrived, the house and view practically brought some of us to tears! The house is updated, clean, organized, and homey. When we had questions, Brooke responded immediately and professionally. All the information you need to know is perfectly written in a binder! The layout and design of the house fit the need of our visitors. We had three adult couples. The fact that each room has their own bathroom was a big bonus for us! The outdoor fireplace gave us space to relax, bond, and see a bunch of shooting stars. If we are to travel to the area again, hands down we would choose this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W.

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

Yellowstone experience

We were there for our sons wedding & the house & views were wonderful & very easy to communicate with the manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Family reunion in Montana

Beautiful house with amazing views!! Plenty of room for our large family group of 12😊😊 outside seating wonderful!! Kids enjoyed ping pong and upstairs game room!! We enjoyed the stay very much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had an AMAZING time at the Cowboy Lodge in Montana! We made so many wonderful cherished memories that we will hold in our hearts forever! I actually booked this property through Key Montana and they were a complete joy to work with and I look forward to working with them in the future! I don’t understand why anyone would book through VRBO or Home Away when you can get such personal and AMAZING service with Brooke and Deena at Key Montana! Thanks again ladies for a job well done!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Family Vacation to Livingston/Yellowstone

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first trip to Montana and we loved it! The house was amazing and the views were breath taking. There was 9 of us total and had more then enough room in the house. We spent our days at Yellowstone and evenings in the garage playing ping pong! Thank you for a great first trip to Montana, we will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Perfect Home in the Valley!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We went to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and the home exceeded expectations. Beautiful home with even better views!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Bachelor Party

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can’t say enough good things about this property and management company. The house was beautiful, location stunning, and team very easy to communicate with. I will be working with Key Montana Property Management next time I am in MT!

10/10 Excellent

Eunice G., Rancho Palos Verdes

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

Great getaway

Overall amazing trip! The home was beautiful and communication with the property manager was wonderful. Located in a gated community, with views, walking trails and a short walk to the neighborhood pond. Close enough to Yellowstone National Park and plenty of fishing access sites along the highway. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

eunice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Family Time

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! Close to Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone, river float -- although the pond near the home is reason enough not to want to leave! Home has everything you need, and the view is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy V.

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

One word....Amazing!

Cowboy Lake lodge was such an amazing place to stay and call "home base" for our family's week vacation in Montana. There was plenty of space for the 10 of us. The home was clean and everything noted in the listing. The view of Emigrant Peak is unbelieveable. Nice neighborhood with nice neighbors who gave us awesome suggestions regarding things to do and see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Alpine

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

Pray, Mt

Beautiful home with beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Stay in Montana

We were attending my Daughter's wedding at Chico Hot Springs. The house could not have been better equipped. Although we rented it over two years ago, the homeowners honored our agreement through Covid. We could not have been more satisified. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

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

Great Week!

Loved this home and the views! Our grandkids especially enjoyed catching fish in the lake. Deena at Key Montana was very helpful. We made a lot of lasting memories and will definetly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Beautiful Home and Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is an elegantly appointed home with the finest of finishes. I appreciated that the house was very clean and had nice linens and towels. The property management staff were very attentive, full of information and very helpful. Using the Hospitality app was the icing on the cake. If you want luxury, this is the home to rent!

10/10 Excellent

Riley M.

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

Amazing Property, highly recommend!

Both the home and the management for this property are outstanding! The management team was great to work with and extremely understanding to changes that affected our travel. We are already talking about going back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Family trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely fantastic experience in the Paradise Valley! We had a multi-generational family vacation at the Cowboy Lake Lodge and loved every minute of it. The house is immaculate and the views of Emigrant Peak and the valley are amazing. Trout pond was so fun for the younger members of our group. Key Montanta team was incredibly helpful with recommendations for restaurants and activities. Overall, could not have been more pleased with our visit and will look to come again as soon as possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Spacious & Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is large, comfortable, stylish and has awesome views. Yellowstone NP is well within reach as is the town of Livingston which has a lot to offer. We did not lack for anything and would rent Cowboy Lake Lodge again without hesitation.
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10/10 Excellent

Hayden B.

Amazing Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of 10 stayed at Cowboy Lake in June 2021. The house is beautiful and sits in a breathtaking valley. There is literally a mountain peak out the back door. The house is extremely well stocked and you have more than enough to make yourself feel at home while on vacation. Everyone from little to big enjoyed our stay. Deena and Brooke from Key Montana Properties are wonderful to work with. We had to reschedule our dates because of COVID and they made it so easy. I would recommend this house over and over again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Awesome time in Montana

The home was everything we expected and more. Well stocked, beautiful views and comfortable. The property manager (Brooke) was responsive and any question that we had, she was quick to respond. We highly recommend this property or any that Key Montana Properties manage.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Laird

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