Gallatin River waterfront fly fishing access w/fire pit - Historic Gallatin River Cabin

Top rated by guests
Best river location in the Gallatin Canyon | Exterior
Fully equipped kitchen for cooking | Main Level
Interior
Gather around the fire pit to share tall tales, roast s'mores, and listen to the relaxing sound of the river | Exterior
Back porch with grill that faces the river. The perfect place for morning coffee, lunch break, or an evening cook out | Exterior
review stars
9.2Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"Cute, cozy cabin. We enjoyed our stay."
Laura L.
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9.2 / 10
Outstanding(12 Ratings)

House in Big Sky, MT

6 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this house rental

This historic cabin, built in 1902, sits on the bank of the Gallatin River between Big Sky and Bozeman. Enjoy fantastic fly fishing just steps from the back door. With a fire pit, a gorgeous outdoor seating area, and beautiful views, this cabin is the perfect summer destination. If you're lucky, you'll meet some of the local wildlife!

As you enter the cabin, you are welcomed by the cozy open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, equipped with a pull-out sofa that sleeps two. The bathroom is on the main floor and is fully equipped with a tub/shower combo and fresh linens. As you enter the bedroom you'll find a full-sized bed, perfect for two. From there, you'll go up the log ladder to enter the loft where you'll find two twin-sized beds. This cabin comfortable sleeps 6 people making it perfect for a getaway with friends or family! Relax in this cozy cabin and enjoy the peaceful river sounds after a long day of fishing!

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 | Fire Pit

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: Full-sized Bed | Main Level
Bedroom 2: Two Twin-sized Beds| Upper Level Loft
Additional Sleeping Accommodations: Pull-out sofa in the living room | Main Level

Bathroom Configuration:
Bathroom 1: Single Vanity | Tub/Shower Combo | Toilet | Main Level

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:
Standard Coffee Machine | Toaster | Bakeware | Tea Kettle | Cooking Utensils | Basic Spices | Microwave | Gas 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 | 1 bottle liquid dish soap | 1 Sponge
Laundry: 10 laundry detergent pods

Inside Amenities:
Cozy Loft | Board Games | Fully-equipped Kitchen

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:
Immediate access to the Gallatin River | Fire Pit | 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 | Digital Property Guide

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

9.2 / 10
Outstanding(12 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Cute, cozy cabin. We enjoyed our stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2025
Two Night Stay in JuneThe cabin is perfect for fly fishing and right on the Gallatin river. Closer to a busy highway, so keep an eye on kids and dogs. Great place to relax and enjoy meals together. Will return. Note: The Wi-Fi is very spotty and only worked a few times, even after re-setting. You can get good service by Big Sky. Bring extra forks and spoons. Only 1 fork and 2 small spoons in the kitchen. Had to run to the store to buy plastic silverware. Everything else in the kitchen was stocked.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2024
Quaint cabin that was 20 feet from of the river. We came to do a little trout fishing, recharge and relax, sit outside in the evening without bugs and take in the food and people of Big Sky. Mission accomplished! True mountain vacation!
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2024
Overall it was a good place to stay! A few notes to point out. The ceiling fan looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time, maybe years, yikes! So we made sure to leave that off the time we stayed. The bed in the bedroom was not very comfortable so we stayed up in the loft area and enjoyed the coziness up there. The bathroom was clean, bed linens/sheets and towels were all clean, the kitchen area was clean as well as the appliances and the cookware. We did not use the grill as it was questionable on its cleanliness, and the wire brush to clean it wouldn’t have helped much. Coffee maker, (not a keurig) so make sure to bring coffee grounds! We would stay again but maybe not so many nights (we stayed 3), it seems best for just an over night spot, because it is small. Bonus, it’s on the river with beautiful views.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gallatin River waterfront fly fishing access w/fire pit - Historic Gallatin River 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 Gallatin River waterfront fly fishing access w/fire pit - Historic Gallatin River Cabin pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Gallatin River waterfront fly fishing access w/fire pit - Historic Gallatin River Cabin?

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


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