Location: Livingston, Montana, USA (7 miles to Livingston; then 45 minutes to Yellowstone Park)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Livingston Peak Tree Top cabin is located in an area called Above Paradise, 9 miles outside Livingston, Montana. The cabin has 80 plus acres of private land that is prime for exploring and locating abandoned homesteaders' homes, abandoned hunter cabins from the '30s and there are a multitude of walking paths that wind throughout the private lands surrounding the home. No fences in this area! The trail head in the Gallatin National Forest is a 10 minute walk from the front door of the home and the trail leads directly up Livingston Peak- for those hardy enough to take the challenge of the 5 hour trek. But, the reward is a view of 4 mountain ranges and a bird's eye view of Paradise Valley that leads to the gates of Yellowstone Park.
The cabin was designed by an award winning architect to capture the wildlife views and has suspended a deck from 12 feet long log supports that cantilever the home high above an Aspen bowl.
The 3 level home is timber and beam construction, with a spiral staircase to a loft and media room. The washer, dryer and storage are on the first level. The main living room, dining room and kitchen, bath and 2 bedrooms are on the second level. The top level has the observation deck, hot tub, outdoor fireplace and two twin beds.
Native rocks, wildflowers, lodge pole pines and native grasses surround the home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library: ipod player is also included in the livingroom
- Private Hot Tub: sunken hot tub located on top platform deck to allow optimum viewing of the moon, mountains and the "far away" lights of Livingston
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: Arrangements for groceries, special dinners, box lunches can be delivered to the home prior to arrival or during stay
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Close up view of Livingston Peak directly in front of the deck, Absaroka Beartooth Mountain peaks can be seen to the South and unmatched views of the Crazy Mountain Island Range to the North. Home is adjacent to the 1 million areas of National Forest land that runs continuously to Yellowstone National Park
- Monument View: Crow Spiritual Quest site called "Poet's Point" is located on private land that is accessible and a mere 35 minute walk from the cabin. The point allows breaktaking views of the Paradise Valley that leads all of the way to the gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- Taos outdoor fireplace on platform observation deck. Telescope for stargazing.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- No Pets Allowed: Owners of pets that shed excessively may be asked for an small extra cleaning fee.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 15-Sep 15 .. $225/night (4 night min) .. $1400/week.
Cleaning Fee is included in Rental Fee.
7% Montana Bed Tax will be added to the total rental amount.
Pet fees may apply
Sleeps 6; Additional guests $5/person per night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2009
We wanted to create a get-away cabin that would give us a sense of living in the tree tops of the forest. The "glass walls" in the main room of the cabin allow us (and our guests) to connect with nature in a way that is hard to describe. The birding, the wildlife, the starscapes... We go there to relax and shift from a busy, busy world to a slower paced life. It works!
Why the Owner Chose Livingston
We built Livingston Peak cabin in '97 as a romantic getaway. Later we realized that it was a great retreat for the whole family: hiking the adjoining USFS public lands, "scaling" livingston peak (8900 ft), wildlife sightings, s'mores at the outdoor fireplace, hot tubbing and capturing great views of the sky, moon and many, many shooting stars.
In 2009 we agressively remodeled the exterior of the home. We added new stone steps up to the observation platform on the third level, we built a new steel cable deck that wraps around the front of the cabin. We planted more native grasses and wildflowers, too. 2010 vacation season should be the best yet!
We truly appreciate getting "back in touch" with nature when we visit our cabin.
Property Photos
- entry into Livingstone Peak Cabin land - Livingston Cabin Rental in Livingston Cabin Rental in Montana
- Kitchen Offers Jenn Air Grill, Solid Marble Preparation Area - Livingston Cabin Rental in Livingston Cabin Rental in Montana
- 3 Walls of Glass Allow Up Close View of Livingston Peak - Livingston Cabin Rental in Livingston Cabin Rental in Montana
- Bath Maintains the Huge Timber Beams Decor - Large Walk in Soothing Tiled Shower
- View from the deck - overlooking the aspen grove in the bowl below the home
- View of the Crazy Mountain Island Range - seen out living room window
- a photo taken from in the bowl of the mountain looking up to the home's deck
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #128194
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