Spacious Farm House on the working historic Story Ranch, private river access

Emigrant, Montana
$299 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Fridley Creek Hideaway is half a mile from Highway 89, 30 minutes north of Yellowstone National Park and in the heart of Paradise Valley. The Yellowstone River is less than 1 mile from the house is a world renowned fly fishing destination.

This house is perfect for the avid fly-fisherman/woman. The famous Story Lakes are less than 5 miles up the dirt road and all you have to do is contact Belinda Story, the owner, for rod fees and availability. You must call Belinda and pay the rod fee before going to either the lower or upper lake. No trespassing past the gate if you are not confirmed and paying a rod fee to fish or sight see. There are a limited number of rods available per day so call in advance. No hiking to the lakes without paying a rod fee and advance reservation.

For those who do not want to pay a rod fee to fish or pay to see the lakes, there is a private fishing access point across highway 89 on the Yellowstone River.

Fridley Creek Hideaway is situated on the oldest cattle ranch in Montana. In 1866 Nelson Story traveled to Texas where he bought 1,000 longhorn cattle. He and 13 tough cowboys trailed them from Texas to Montana arriving in the Bozeman area in December 1866. Around 1870 Story relocated the main headquarters of the ranch to the Emigrant area.

The wrap around deck lends a spectacular view of Emigrant Peak. The house is nestled in trees and surrounded by old ranching equipment and outbuildings, giving it a unique western vibe. The creek is a short walk from the house and fishing access points on the Yellowstone River are a 5 minute drive north to the Emigrant fishing access.

The house is great for a lucky couple or group of 6 people or less. The kitchen and large mudroom area are upstairs with a washer and dryer. The kitchen upstairs is spacious with a round table and bar area separating it from the upstairs living area. There are two bedrooms and that share a full bathroom. One queen room and one room with two twins.

The basement was recently refinished with a beautiful and bright wooden floor and exposed brick. The living area has ping pong and comfortable seating. Downstairs also has a king bedroom and a full bathroom.

The house is surrounded by a small yard with ample space to walk around, ride your bike, or take a run. We have a grill for cooking outside. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you may need.
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Stereo Table Tennis TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Neill C.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    A trifecta - convenient, well layed out for four fishermen and clean. Add to that a historic ranch willing to share its specialness. We Wii return.NC, South Carolina

  • carl m.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Great location. Views are amazing.

  • Judy P.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Location of property was excellent for us to do the activities planned. The kitchen was easy to navigate as we ate many meals there, or packed lunches for the Park. We were told there was a new well and water was not yet tested. We were told there would be bottled water available - there were 4 small bottles and we were there for a week. We purchased two cases of water for drinking and cooking. Could have used a pizza pan and knives - only one sharp huge knife in the kitchen. Bedding and towels were great.The main floor bathroom tub/shower was not functional for us so we used the shower downstairs which was great - should have had a place to put your soap and there were no towel bars to hang wet towels.Had fun playing ping pong! The home was spacious and comfortable. Could have used some lamps in the living room.

  • Larson G.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Great location, great house. Clean, quiet, tidy, good for us to use as our home base for visits to local family and local adventures.

  • Nancy N.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2023

    Stayed Aug 30, 2023

    Everything in description and more. Tanya was very communicative without being invasive. The house was super nice, comfortable and spacious. All amenities were there and of good quality. Absolutely a top notch rental

  • Brenda H.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2023

    Stayed Aug 1, 2023

    Our family stayed here in Emigrant for a week of enjoying beautiful Montana and Yellowstone. This VRBO was great. It had plenty of room. The kitchen had everything we needed. The location was fabulous. It was so restful, quiet and an absolutely beautiful environment. We saw deer, rabbits, red tail hawks, and even had a big bull on our lawn on evening.

  • Julie F.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2023

    Stayed Jul 16, 2023

    This was a very comfortable stay. The location was great. Close to Yellowstone, Chico Hot Springs, Livingston. Off the highway and no neighbors to worry about. The house was comfortable and had all the furnishings you would need. I'm not gonna lie...asthetically speaking the house needed some upgrading and repairs. Nothing that affected (effected?) our stay or made it unlivable. Things like towel racks about to fall off, a hole in the bathroom door (outside part only), the yard needed some attention. No curtains, but no neighbors so - not a big deal. But we didn't really stay at the house because we were off exploring. The host Tanya was very nice and helpful. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to others. oh..also no AC. Which I don't think is too uncommon in this part of Montana (at least when I was looking at other places - most didn't have AC) I don't think it's usually too hot in Emigrant and the nights were cool so it was fine

  • Gillian H.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2022

    Stayed Aug 10, 2022

    Good base for exploring north Yellowstone

  • Ariel C.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2022

    Stayed Jul 24, 2022

    Pulling up to the house one is met by the beauty that Montana holds. Amazing sunrises and sunsets are easily visible from the property. The night sky is breathtaking. There are many wildlife friends that are easily seen at any point in the day. The house has plenty of room but stagger your showers for everyone to have hot water. Very short drive between Livingston and Gardner. When coming back to Montana would stay here again.

  • Janetta G.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2022

    Stayed Jun 19, 2022

    The house was in a beautiful location. The house was comfortable, like staying at your grandparents home. The stairs were a little creaky. There were no ping pong balls for the table but we bought some and were reimbursed. We stayed here to be closer to the north entrance of Yellowstone but the flood prevented that. There was not much to do in the area without driving a distance but we still had a good time. We saw the most beautiful rainbow over the mountains one afternoon and enjoyed watching two different owls near dusk one night.

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