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

Top rated by guests
Best river location in the Gallatin Canyon!
Step into a cozy oasis! Loft bedroom up the ladder. Living room sleeps 3. Fully equipped kitchen. Full bathroom.
Cook up some good grub in the fully equipped kitchen.
Dining Room + Living Room with decorative fireplace
Dining Room + Kitchen
review stars
8.8Excellent
(13 Ratings)
"Cute cabin!"
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(13 Ratings)

House in Big Sky, MT

5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this house rental

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 everything you 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!

Your Montana Starts Here!

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

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(13 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Cute cabin!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Ok
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
As advertised, a great location for fishing the Gallatin! We loved our stay and will be back.
6 / 10Average·Sep 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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waterfront Gallatin River access w/fire pit - Historic Fly Fishing Cabin. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waterfront Gallatin River access w/fire pit - Historic Fly Fishing Cabin pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waterfront Gallatin River access w/fire pit - Historic Fly Fishing Cabin?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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