AFFORDABLE Glorified Basecamp -The Bird House

Livingston, Montana
$134 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

We keep our prices low so that people can afford to stay in this beautiful place. If you are looking for an affordable glamping spot - this is it! The Bird House (BH) is a cute apartment above an art studio/workshop in the beautiful Paradise Valley - 30 minutes from the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

IMPORTANT - the guest house does NOT HAVE AN INDOOR SHOWER. It has 12 steps to access the living space. We do have a gorgeous outdoor shower. We are also only 8 minutes from Chico Hot Springs, we offer our guests Chico tokens (one per person/one time only) for the natural hot springs pool and shower, if our outdoor shower is not available due to weather.

The BH has a small kitchen area with a hotplate, three options for a coffee maker, a toaster, and a refrigerator, as well as a small BBQ grill outside. In the bathroom is a sink and a toilet.

The Bird House has an adorable main room, filled with original art, books, TV, and internet. There is a queen-sized bed with luxurious bedding, and also a single bed. (We also have a double blow-up mattress if needed.) The occupancy of the Birdhouse is 3-4 people.

The windows look directly out at beautiful Chico Peak, and just a little further south is Emigrant Peak. Both peaks are framed in the window directly across from the bed. It is located in a small, extremely quiet neighborhood with close proximity to Mill Creek and the Yellowstone River. We have an outside grill and picnic table for your use.

Right behind the BH is a large organic garden, and we are happy to share veggies and flowers with our guests when available and in season. There is available parking right at the entrance to the BH alongside the steps. Please don't block the driveway.

PLEASE NOTE THE APARTMENT IS UP A FLIGHT OF 12 STAIRS. It has solar lighting for night arrival. We live on the property, but our many guests over the years have assured us that it is a quiet, comfortable, private space.

It does take a certain kind of guest to appreciate this cozy apartment with its lack of an indoor shower. However, our guests seem to love the shower!

We are very close to several great places to eat:
Chico Hot Springs (4stars), Sage Lodge, The Old Saloon, Follow Yer Nose BarBQ, Wildflour Bakery, The Outpost, and Yellowstone Valley Grill. You are also about 15 minutes from Livingston, MT (north) and 20 minutes from Gardiner, MT (south). We have plenty of music venues near us if you are looking for nightlife. Check out websites for Pine Creek, Chico, the Old Saloon, and Sage Lodge.

Who are we Both of us are retired career Park Service employees.
If you have pet(s), talk to us first. We love animals, but many people have allergies; there is a small additional cleaning fee of $10/night.

We sometimes offer river shuttles if we are available, so ask us about that as well.

If you add a guest or have more than 4 in your party, there will be an extra night charged. Please, no drugs, no smoking, no fighting, or loud nightlife. Our guests tell us that they have the most restful, quiet sleep at our place.

When you leave, we ask you to strip your beds, empty and take all garbage with you. The closest dumpster is south of us on East River Road at the Chico green boxes. If this is a problem, talk with us about a trip to the dumpsters. Sometimes you can throw it in the back of our truck.

*Note, Our place consists of 2 yellow (winter wheat) stucco structures with red metal roofs, and we are the 2nd place (right) on Cedar Lane. We are
16 CEDAR LANE. Arrival time is 4:00 pm. The Bird House will be open and ready for you. Please drive in with caution, as the two golden doodles that serve as greeters may be outside. The dogs love people, and so do the two resident mouse catchers. There are also deer around daily.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Andrew

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Great stay, nice and quiet, clean and cozy. A+

  • Alicia

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Quiet location, beautiful views of the stars and mountains. Easy access, easy parking.

  • Rankin

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Great price! Everything we needed. Very nice host couple. Very knowledgeable of area and parks. Nice quiet location. No air conditioner so was a little hotter than I prefer due to hottest time of year, but they had fan with ice and it cooled down once the sun went down. Would stay again.

  • Albert

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    This is about midway between Gardiner and Livingston. Chico hot springs is nearby. Nice accommodation fr 2. Outdoor shower is actually fun. Do not count on much for kitchen. There's a small micro and fridge (kids dorm room size), not really any kitchen. There is a tv with some streaming and cell service works.

  • Brent m

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Cute place and conveniently located

  • Abigail

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    The views from the property were amazing! Staying in the Birdhouse was such a lovely and unique experience. I loved the decor inside.

  • Karen

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Loved this stay. Thank you Ren

  • Jennifer

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Absolutely loved this sweet, cozy spot. The bed was comfy, the view was beautiful, and the outdoor shower was a highlight. Great place to lay my head after a day of hiking and concert-going.

  • Dreama

    Submitted Jul 11, 2022

    Stayed May 28, 2022

    The owners were friendly and the birdhouse was perfect for what we needed which was a place to rest each day after going to Yellowstone. It's easy access to the park and to Chico with the Hot Springs. Beautiful views, lots of wildlife even in the back yard. I wish there had been a microwave, but other than that it was perfect.

  • Leslie

    Submitted May 30, 2022

    Stayed May 18, 2022

    The outdoor shower was an experience. Loved staying there. Very peaceful. Just 40 minute drive to the park.

  • Medha D.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Jim was very friendly, property was pretty neat.

  • Jon and Kateland R.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The Birdhouse was the perfect get-away for the 3 Musketeers! The 3 of us try to do a weekend get-away at least once a year and having an affordable VRBO in Paradise Valley was absolute amazing. And such a cute place to top it off! It suited our wants and needs perfectly. Ren and Jim were wonderful in both communication and conversation. We greatly appreciate all you offer!

  • Justin b.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay at this adorable loft! The hosts were the highlight—incredibly thoughtful and communicative. They reached out with genuine concern when our travel delays caused a hiccup, which was so appreciated. The property itself is gorgeous and felt even homier with the sweet cat and two dogs. We're only sorry our schedule was too tight to use the hot spring tokens or to swap park stories with our expert hosts, Yellowstone veterans! A perfect, memorable getaway for my partner and for me a much needed reprieve from park housing and my roomates We can't thank you enough!

  • Samuel K.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay this past weekend at the bird house. It's nice and private, yet not to far from all the activities you would like to do in Montana.

  • Lora C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    A sweet, wonderful place to stay. It's a very cozy, quaint place out in the country with the most amazing views. The hosts are very kind and accommodating, and it's perfectly centered to all the big cities and sites in the area, especially Yellowstone.

  • Justin W.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    A perfect secluded spot just north of Yellowstone. Host were amazing, we would stay again.

  • nikki m.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Clean. Beautiful location and cute decor. Reasonably priced. I love the outdoor shower. Thanks so much for sharing with us

  • Eva M.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    The location has gorgeous views and Ren’s art and decor make it very lively. We loved the outdoor shower and made good use of the kitchenette. It has everything you could need!

  • Katrina P.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    We had a great stay at the Birdhouse. Location was amazing and relaxing away from the crazy crowds . The place felt super homey and was way more comfortable than a regular hotel. I usually have a hard time sleeping away from home as we live jn the country . This place felt like home . The dog were a bonus as well opl

  • Murlene S.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    It was a cute cozy place to stay. Close to the Music Ranch and other fun places. Quiet and relaxing.

  • Jena M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Nice, quiet location for access to all things in the area. Cute and cozy little space with the basics needed for a night or two. We would have liked a regular coffee maker. We would stay again.

  • Josh S.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed here with the family, property had everything we needed and was in a great location for us between Bozeman airport and Yellowstone. Would definitely recommend and return.

  • Linda C.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    Cute dorm type room. Comfortable.

  • Chuck B.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    Very nice un it . Would stronly recomend. Lost gps coming in.so download maps lol

  • Cejay K.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Our stay at the birdhouse was just what we needed after traveling for a week. It is not too far from Gardiner or Livingston which was perfect. The host is very sweet and accommodating!

  • Andrew B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    We had a great time in this cozy loft.

  • Shannon K.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 10, 2024

    Everything about the stay was wonderful, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that we arrived the day the Northern Lights could be seen due to a solar storm. There were few lights in the area, so we had a great view of the night sky and the lights around midnight. We also took advantage of the Chico Hotsprings tokens included with this stay, and it was well worth it! The only downside is there was no working shower due to a snow storm a few days before we arrived, and we were not made aware of this change until we tried to use the outdoor shower. Otherwise, it was a great stay, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, quiet (pet-friendly) space to rent while exploring Yellowstone!

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