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Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV.

Your Cooke City Mountain House is the ideal vacation home rental to enjoy the northeast corner of Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains. Make this your relaxing basecamp or personal private retreat summer, fall, winter, and spring.

Why stay with us? The views! Enjoy sweeping mountain views from the upstairs living, dining, kitchen, and large deck. There are two stories, a loft, and a large private yard for everyone to spread out and relax. Walk to all the services in town. The house is well located on the main road, mid-town toward the quiet end, and sits at the back of the property, offering privacy from Main Street. Stay just one night! We don't require a multi-day stay, and we don't charge an additional cleaning fee. Due to COVID-19, we are taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations.

Amenities: A south-facing cathedral ceiling and window wall invite the outside in. The great room, eat-in kitchen, master bedroom, and full bath are upstairs to take advantage of the sweeping 180-degree park and mountain views. Watch the weather roll up the valley, the sun's light painting the face of Mount Republic and the Fin, while you cook in the fully-equipped kitchen. French doors open to a large deck, where you will enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Sip your morning coffee at the built-in bar and plan your day's adventures while the mountains, valley, and town wake up.

The home also offers a large open loft area. Downstairs there is a common area near the wood stove with a futon couch, a 3/4 bath, two more bedrooms, and a laundry room. We offer unlimited Wi-Fi, satellite TV, landline phone, dishwasher, and washer and dryer to provide all the luxuries of home. There is also a large private yard with lawn, and off-street parking.

Location, location, location. The Cooke City Mountain House is four miles from the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Head into Yellowstone for the day to watch wolves, grizzly bears, bison, and elk in the world-famous Lamar Valley. Drive east, and you're on the Beartooth Highway, described by former CBS correspondent Charles Kuralt as "'the most beautiful drive in America." If you survive the drive and continue to the other side of the Beartooth Pass, you can enjoy the quaint, historic town of Red Lodge, Montana. You can also day trip over the spectacular Chief Joseph Scenic Highway to Cody, Wyoming, and visit the Buffalo Bill Museum while enjoying Western hospitality.

Endless activities await. Walk to shopping, dining, bars, and the Cooke City Montana Museum and Chamber of Commerce. Hike, backpack, and fish from the door, and disappear into the wilderness. Mountain bike dirt roads and trails to scenic destinations. In the winter, ski directly into the Absoroka-Beartooth Mountains. You can also snowmobile right from the door to all the trails outside of town, no need to trailer your machines or drive to parking areas in town. What do you want to do today? We can help you plan your visit. Please get in touch!

Highlights by season:
Spring: Quiet! Crazy weather, snow to sun to rain. Best time to watch wildlife, baby animals! Ski and snowmobile, or hike, depending on which way you go. Park roads begin to open. The road east of Cooke City to the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway (Wyoming Highway 296) usually opens the first weekend in May. The Beartooth Highway (US Highway 212) usually opens the Friday morning of Memorial Day weekend, depending on weather.
Summer: Roads are open. Wildflowers are out. Prime visitor season. Opportunities are endless.
Fall: Quiet! Fall colors. The Beartooth Highway closes early October, and the road east of Cooke City to the Chief Joseph Highway usually closes soon after. Park roads begin to close.
Winter: Wonderland! Ski, snowmobile. Watch wildlife in the park's Lamar Valley.

Tip/Caution:
Yellowstone National Park is huge! It has five entrances, and Cooke City is at its Northeast Entrance. The road to Cooke City from Gardiner, Montana, through the park is open year-round. The road from Cooke City east to Red Lodge and Cody is closed to vehicles (open to snowmobiles) during the winter. Cooke City currently has no cellular phone service. Throughout Yellowstone, cell service is limited, and Verizon cell phones get the best reception. If you are visiting the area for the first time, please get in touch with questions.

Property manager

Bill and Tami Blackford

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please contact us if you have well-behaved pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervise toddlers - high deck, stairs, loft.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us about weddings and reunions.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mountain House. Beautiful Views 4 Miles Yellowstone. Wifi Hdtv
Mountain House. Beautiful Views 4 Miles Yellowstone. Wifi Hdtv

About the neighborhood

Map
Cooke City, MT

What's nearby

  • Cooke City General Store - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cooke City Montana Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clarks Fork Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lulu Pass - 32 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prospector Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Log Cabin Cafe & B & B - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beartooth Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MontAsia - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV. located?

Located in the mountains, this Cooke City vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Cooke City General Store, and Cooke City Montana Museum. Miners Saloon Casino & Emporium and Clarks Fork Trail are also within 10 minutes.

Cooke City Mountain House. Beautiful Views! 4 Miles to Yellowstone. WiFi, HDTV. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family accommodations
We love staying here every April
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Located in a mountain pass, this is one of the most relaxing vacations I’ve been on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D., Evansville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great Place had all the accommodations that we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice retreat for Yellowstone visit.
Comfortable house with pretty much all the amenities you could want. This is our second stay here and look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
Very Clean, Lots of Room, Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
All the amenities you want/need in a nice little town. Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dawn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and pretty!
The cabin was excellent and more than expected!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect after a long day in Yellowstone. The views are spectacular. Everything was clean and in working order. So many resources for adventures in the nearby area. We will stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great host!
Great place to stay in Cooke City, very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
This mountain house rental was great for our group. Bedrooms and gathering spaces were comfortable and well furnished. The location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H., Jackson WY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful trip
great house in a great location - we hipe to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone vacay
Enjoyed Cooke City, just minutes outside of the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Page C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin
The cabin was cozy and conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants and general store! Additionally it was super clean with comfortable beds !! Loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel Q., Edison NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place / Great location
Bill was very kind and made our stay wonderful with great tips for local spots of interest! Definitely stay here if your travel plans bring you to this location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adult vacation
Beautiful home with history to the area. Very close to the NE entrance to Yellowstone park. Beautiful views from the area and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Cooke
It's a great house to stay. We had 7 no problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely cabin
Property was very clean , everything you needed was there, parking was good, communication with Bill was very easy. Great location for easy entry to Yellowstone and easy walk to main street for shops. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for wildlife watchers
We had a great time while staying here. Nice clean property. Just minutes from the park where we saw countless animals. Even woke up to a moose in the yard one morning. The only thing I can say bad is that it is a little hard to find if you arrive after dark. I would recommend this property to anyone and if I come to Yellowstone again I will try to book this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall in Cooke City
We had a fabulous time in Cooke City! We loved the cabin. It was exactly as described and was so homey and comfortable. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot…
Great house in phenomenal location. The property owner is very easy to deal with and super responsive to any questions. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cooke City Stay
Clean and well managed property. Location is great, right behind Main Street. Excellent access to YNP and the Beartooth Highway. Views from kitchen, living room, and deck are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobiling in Cooke City
We just completed our most recent stay at the Cooke City Mountain House for our annual snowmobile trip. As usual, we had a great time and the Mountain House was key to the success and enjoyment of our trip! It is a great place to stay! Highly recommended!! The Blackford’s are great hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We loved the Cooke city mountain house! Great views, nice and clean. Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool living area
We loved the upstairs living area with all the windows. Great views of the mountains!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay in Cooke City
Comfortable stay with everything we needed for a family trip to Yellowstone! Excellent jumping off point to hit Lamar Valley for sunrise and sunset with enough options nearby for food and gas! Fast WiFi was great for catching up after a day at the park. Would definitely return :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023