Waterfront Gallatin River access w/fire pit - Historic Fly Fishing Cabin

Gallatin Gateway, Montana
$269 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
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Sleep 5

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This charming, over 100 year old cabin sits along the banks of the Gallatin River, making it the perfect fly fishing spot! With a seating area overlooking the water, the views don't get much better than this! Make sure to watch for rafters as they go by as this is a popular white-water rafting area.

As you enter the cabin, you'll find a cozy open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, complete with a beautiful decorative fireplace and lovely rustic cabin decor. The bathroom has everythingyou need for your stay, including a vintage claw-foot tub! From the living area, you enter the loft by way of a log ladder that leads to a comfy, cozy bedroom space with a full-sized bed. Have a peaceful night's rest as you listen to the comforting sounds of the river.

Originally a dude ranch, Karst Camp was established in 1901 by Pete Karst. It was the gateway to Yellowstone National Park for early tourists. The camp, known as Karst Stage Stop Inn, saw up to 600 tourists per summer with 25 guests cabins. In 1937, Pete built a towrope for skiers, which has since vanished, as well as a bar and brothel for local miners. Visitors can imagine the rugged conditions both residents and tourists must have had to endure to appreciate Yellowstone Country 100 years ago.

In the summer, you are just minutes from exceptional fly fishing, river rafting, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ziplining and more. Plus, the West entrance of Yellowstone National Park is only about 45 minutes away while following the historic HWY 191 along the scenic Gallatin River. Don't miss the free concerts, farmer's markets, and weekly special events throughout the summer!

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Key Residence Features:
Fantastic location on the Gallatin River | Historic Cabin

View and Location:
Located on the banks of the Gallatin River | Gorgeous river views | Located directly off Highway 191/Gallatin Road | 35 Miles to Bozeman Airport | 10 Miles to Big Sky | 55 Miles to West Yellowstone

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Double-Sized Bed | Upper Level Loft
Additional Sleeping Area 1: Common Living Area | Sleeper Sofa | Main Level
Additional Sleeping Area 2: Common Living Area | One Twin-sized bed | Main Level

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Vintage Clawfoot Tub | Toilet | Main Level

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Toaster | Blender | Crockpot | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Dishwasher | Microwave | Electric Range | Fridge | Freezer

Dining:
Seating for 4 people

What We Provide:
Stay Montana provides a complimentary starter kit of amenities to make your stay more comfortable
Linens: Sheets | Pillows | Blankets | Comforters | Body Towels | Hand Towels
Hygiene: 1 individual travel sized Bee Kind by Gilchrist & Soames soap, shampoo and conditioner per bathroom
Household: 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom | 2 extra trash bags per can
Kitchen: Salt and Pepper | 2 rolls of paper towels | 10 dishwasher tablets | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge


Inside Amenities:
Clawfoot Tub | Board Games | Cozy Loft

Air Conditioning:
Please note, most homes in Montana do not have air conditioning. We encourage guests to open the windows at night to enjoy cooler evening temperatures and close them during the day (including curtains/blinds) to keep the cool air in. For your safety, please only open windows when you are present in the property. Additionally, most homes will have fans located in the bedroom closets.

Outdoor Amenities:
Riverfront access to the Gallatin River | Outdoor Seating | Gas Grill

Activities:
Summer: Festivals | Fishing | Fly Fishing | Golf | Hiking | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rafting | Rock Climbing | Swimming | Boating | Scenic Drives | Sightseeing | Shopping | Dining

Communications:
Wireless Internet (WIFI) - speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area | There is currently NO cell service at the cabin. Cell service is available in Big Sky (a 10 minute drive south of the cabin) or at the bridge across the river, just south of the cabin and about a two minute walk from the cabin | TV

Safety:
Carbon monoxide detector | Smoke alarms | Fire extinguisher

Stay Montana Professional Cleaning Standards:
Cleaning products (CDC approved) applied with microfiber cloths | Sheets and Towels are laundered by a commercial laundry facility (not in the home) | Professionally trained cleaning staff using personal protective equipment | Disinfection of high touch areas using a pressurized sprayer (or electrostatic sprayer) – counters, light switches, remotes, door handles | Individually packaged, eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner, and soap.

Included Services:
Linens Provided | On-Call Maintenance | Concierge | 24-hour Emergency Line

Policies:
No smoking | No pets allowed | Additional taxes and fees may apply | Minimum Age Requirement - 18 Years old | Required Vacation Rental Agreement to be signed by guest prior to arrival | No outside Fires during Fire Season on any outdoor fire pit | Mid-stay clean required every 36 days if booking long term

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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 Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 400 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Detergent Laundry Facilities
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Housekeeping (on Request)
  • 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 : 5

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Review Review

  • william h.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Cute cabin!

  • Kate B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Positives: clean and great communication Negatives: this place is 20 feet from a VERY busy highway. The noise of cars is constant day and night. You can’t hear the river much less hear yourself think. The noise was so bad we left after one night.

  • Raymond J.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Ok

  • John C.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    As advertised, a great location for fishing the Gallatin! We loved our stay and will be back.

  • Colton C.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    This place was great. My wife and I had never been to Montana and didn’t really know the best places to stay, but when we came across this cabin we knew immediately that this is where we wanted to stay. The location is great, within 10-15 minutes of BigSky around an hour and a half to Yellowstone and Lewis and Clark State Park. It was the perfect size for the two us, staying for a week. If we come back to Montana, we will definitely be staying here again.

  • Abram M.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    What a great little cabin on the river! Firepit next to the river was absolutely amazing. Clean, amenities, everything was great. Highly recommend staying here!

  • Clay O.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2023

    Stayed Sep 12, 2023

    We had a great and relaxing four night stay in our cabin. The cabin was neat and rustic, with all the necessary amenities to be comfortable during September. There was a small amount of construction/landscaping that went on one morning, but the workers were friendly and we were staying during the work week. Such a cool location.

  • Kimberly M.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 25, 2023

    Loved the cabin! The loft was a wonderful place to sleep, the views were beautiful out back. The front, not so much. We’re assuming the mess of digging in the front is bringing a new cabin. We started out with no coffee pot but we asked for one and one was delivered very quickly. The staging of the cabin on the website was very beautifully decorated with rugs, pillows, bedspreads, chairs, end tables and lamps. But we just got the bare bones. Overall the cabin was centrally located and hope to come back soon.

  • Kellie B.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2022

    Stayed Aug 21, 2022

    The view and sounds from the riverside porch were amazing. We enjoyed the bonfire pit and river. The lawn furniture could use updating. The adults were 6'3 and this furniture wasn't sufficient. However, the cabin was clean and the location was perfect for the trails we planned to hike and day trips to Big Sky. The windows did not have screens so we could not open the windows in the evening. We would stay here again simply for the views, cleanliness and ease easy access to everything.

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$269+
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