The Paintbrush is private, yet right in the village! Creek flows through yard!
Location: Cooke City, Yellowstone, Montana, USA (2+ hour spectacular drive from Billings, Mt or Bozeman, Mt,)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 1 Bath (Sleeps 12-18)
HELLO ! You have discovered one of the most desirable settings in the Rocky Mountains! YELLOWSTONE'S Lamar Valley is considered the SERENGETI OF AMERICA! And the Living Water Lodge is our collection of three log homes right in the middle of the Yellowstone Ecosystem. You can enjoy this amazing wilderness setting right from the houses, and yet be a half minute's walk from the Log Cabin Cafe, the Silvergate town park, and 2 general stores! Wildlife, world class trout fishing, a family friendly mountain town, lakes, waterfalls, hiking, ATV rentals, and even shopping are at your doorstep. You can't find a closer proximity to Yellowstone Park!
WE ARE FULL FOR THE WINTER, WITH AVAILABILITY APRIL 1. We are now taking reservations for the 2010 Spring/Summer season. (5 NITE MIN.)
The First Home, RIGHT ON THE CREEK, is our amazing 2 bdrm Indian Paintbrush. It is comfortable, romantic, and just what you imagine when you think of a mountain log home! It also has a sofa sleeper in the living room and a beautiful sunroom. We have two dining areas, and a bar-height counter for socializing. The private deck boasts an unforgettable setting with a pristine forest, creek and mtn view! We frequently see moose eating willows in our yard, summer and winter. This is an ideal setting of mountains and a small village.
If you desire to add a third bedroom to the Indian Paintbrush, our elegant 1 room owner's suite is called the Glacier Lily. It is spacious, with a king size bed, and a sofa sleeper. The Glacier Lily has the sound of the creek coming in it's many windows. It's wood french doors open to the Indian Paintbrush living room to make one large, 3 bdrm 2bath home, yet is very private with its own entrance/parking area, its own yard and creekside sitting area, a 3/4 bath, and a small refrigerator/coffee maker. It has fishing a few steps away! This suite is only available if you are renting the Indian Paintbrush home.
The Woodland Star is our bright and sunny log guest house. It's huge bedroom has a king size bed, and 2 twin beds. The living room has a sofa sleeper, a full couch, and many large windows. The home has a full kitchen, and well as a nice dining area. The sunroom/bedroom is stunning, with mountain views from the large trapezoid windows. The Woodland Star is a beautiful, vintage log home that sits next door to the Log Cabin Cafe. It has a large yard for privacy and the creek also flows through the property.
The Living Water Lodge is situated in the beautiful Silvergate valley, less than a mile from Yellowstone Park, and only a few hundred yards from Wyoming's Absaroka Wilderness Area. Our location gives our guests the opportunity to walk to the town park with swings and teetertotters, walk to 4 different creeks with waterfalls in less than 1/2 hour, fish from the property, and yet be seconds from great food and gift shops! After mountain run-off we have a great sandy beach on the property!
The region provides enough variety for weeks of adventure. You will find another collection of restaurants and gift shops just three miles down the road in the 1880's mining town of Cooke City. Within a few miles of the Living Water Lodge you'll find easy hikes to several lakes and waterfalls. Numerous trails leave right from Silvergate that follow peaceful mountain streams, wind through old growth pine forests, or climb up to lofty mountain peaks!
Some day trips include driving over the amazing Beartooth Pass, described by Charles Kuralt as "the most scenic drive in America"! Numerous lakes provide great car picnicking, or plan to reach Red Lodge, 60 miles, for a game of golf followed by a fabulous meal at the Pollard Hotel! An hour drive to the West takes you to Mammoth, the park headquarters. Mammoth boasts the Boiling River hot springs, clearly some of the best natural soaking waters anywhere. Don't miss the Yellowstone River whitewater rafting experience. You're sure to get wet! A worthy drive beyond Mammoth is the 4 star restaurant, Chico Hot Springs.
A drive through Sunlight Basin to Cody, Wyoming, (80 miles), is a must. Stop at the Sunlight Creek picnic area and look over the 400 ft ravine under the bridge! Wildflowers abound. See the Buffalo Bill Historical Center with its amazing western art, guns, and Native American artifacts. Every night Cody offers its professional rodeo with bucking broncos, bull riding and great events for kids, (bring your running shoes!). Also, try golfing or excellent whitewater rafting.
But the best gem of Silvergate is the easy proximity to Yellowstone National Park! The Northeast Entrance is the prettiest and least used entrance. You can hike to Yellowstone in about 15 minutes on one of the breathtaking hiking trails that begin in Silvergate. Or begin an instant adventure by car. The first 15 minutes you'll drive along towering peaks, a cascading river and mature forests with abundant wildlife. The next couple of miles takes you into the famous Lamar Valley, called the "Serengetti of America". You might hike up to Specimen Ridge and marvel at the huge petrified trees, or throw a fishing lure at a Native Cutthroat Trout.
We're confident that you'll enjoy the mountain experience of a lifetime at the Living Water Lodge! You can unwind and enjoy nature, float the Yellowstone river, relax in some hot springs, or challenge yourself to new heights. It's all here, and we'll do our best to show you some big, Western hospitality! Our homes are booked thru Mar 31st. We are now taking reservations for the 2010 season. Remember we have a 5 nite minimum. See you soon!
John, Kate and Emily Mickus
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Small hibachi
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: As close to a mountain stream as you can get! Beautiful yard, and large deck on sunny south side. Very private.
- Mountain View: Mountains towering in all directions! Up close and personal!
- Ski-Out: Superb cross country ski trails with several options from the home!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Private location directly next to a mountain stream! View snowcapped peaks from the home! Picture perfect home and location!! We also have 3 additional units that can be rented on this large property.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Total relaxation. The setting of our acreage is one of a kind. We're in a small mountain town, yet you can enjoy Big views, the sound of the creek, mature trees, lots of sunshine, and amazing wildlife. Many pristine hikes leave from our property, yet you can walk less than a minute to 2 general stores and the famous Log Cabin Cafe! Cooke City is only 3 miles up the highway, or rent an ATV and take the back road! Lots to do and see!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Indian Paintbrush $245/nite up to 4 adults. max 8 ($1750/week)
Woodland Star $185/nite up to 4 adults. max 6 ($1295/week)
Glacier Lily $135/nite. up to 2 adults. max 4 (only rented with Indian Paintbrush)
Additional adults $20/nite. Children 12 and under stay free!
Please Add a 10% Bed Tax. We accept personal checks or money orders.
Sorry, no smoking, or pets. 5 nite minimum.
Availability starting Apr. 1, 2010
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The Paintbrush is private, yet right in the village! Creek flows through yard! - Yellowstone Vacation Rental In Cooke City
- This home is amazing and very comfortable. Private with deck right on creek! - Yellowstone Vacation Rental In Cooke City
- Beautiful, serene setting. Home exterior is new since this photo. Enjoy!! - Yellowstone Vacation Rental In Cooke City
- Our valley is like the Alps of America! Great cafes, big mountains, clear creeks
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