3,100 Sq Ft Log Home/Cabin with small pond and creek in the front yard.
Location: Absarokee, Montana, USA (1 Hour and 15 Minutes Drive from the Billings Inter Airport)
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
4bd/3ba, sleeps 10 in 5 queen sized beds, with room on the floor for more, approx. 3,100 sq. ft. situated on a 450 acre ranch. It is charming, modern and comfortable and ready for a family gathering, wedding, anniversary or a romantic get-away. The house has three levels, with two beds upstairs (one in a private bedroom the other in the loft area), one bedroom on main floor, and two bedrooms in the basement. It has three full bathrooms one on each floor. The bathroom upstairs has a jetted Jacuzzi tub, large enough for two, and glass enclosed shower. The other 2 bathrooms are full sized. Bedding, towels, and pillows are provided for 10 guests. Horses and dogs are allowed with prior approval.
The Log House offers incredible view of The Beartooth Mountain Range, and view of a small pond and year round creek from the living room's large cathedral style windows. On the Ranch there is also a private trout lake, about eleven acres in size, and several beaver ponds. All offer private trout fishing to guests and is within easy walking distance for all. If river fishing is what you are after the Stillwater River is only 10 minutes drive, Rosebud Creek the same distance and the Yellowstone River is only 20 minutes drive away. Because of the abundance of water and tree cover this section of land draws wildlife of all kinds. Some wildlife can be seen from the living room's windows as they walk past.
At the Ranch there are outdoor activities like walking, sightseeing, photography, swimming or fishing at the private lake. There is a dock with a picnic table if you want to pack a cooler and spend a good long time soaking up the sun and scenery. The Ranch is a short distance to spectacular hiking trails, mountain biking, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, white water rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, the famous Beartooth Highway, Absarokee Days, historic Red Lodge and its annual rodeo and mountain man rendezvous, quaint towns with great gift shops in Absarokee and Fishtail, ATV rentals, wagon tours & sleigh rides, Stillwater Art & Wine Festival, or a day trip into Yellowstone National Park. The route to Yellowstone from the Ranch is breathtakingly beautiful, going over the Beartooth Highway to the Top of the World, then through the historic mining town of Cooke City.
Yellowstone Park is approximately 90 minutes away, Billings Airport is approximately 1 hour drive. Located equal distance, about 10 minute drive from the quaint shops of Absarokee and Fishtail. Grocery and gas available in both towns.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Full sized
- Dryer: Full sized
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: ample
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: ample
- Wood Stove: Glass front, ornamental
- Beds
- Queen Bed (5) : One queen bed is in a loft, the other 4 are in private bedrooms.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Lots of VHS tapes, family movies.
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Large enough to be shared by two. Great for soaking after hike or ski.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: stocked with service for 8
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony (2) : One of the front and one on the back of the house
- View/Location
- Lake View: 11 Acre Lake with Private Trout Fishing Within Walking Distance from the Log House.
- Water View: Small pond and creek in front yard and viewable from cathedral style windows.
- Mountain View: Views of the Beartooth Mountain Range from the cathedral style picture windows.
- Other Amenities
- Equipment or dog wash available near the washer & dryer.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Wet or dirty pets have a pet room in the basement near the dog wash. Ideal for hunting dogs.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- The ranch is only a 2 hour drive to Yellowstone Park. A day-trip can easily be made to the Livingstone or Cooke City/Red Lodge entrance. The drive through Red Lodge to the Park is one of the most scenic in the U.S. over the Beartooth Highway.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Up to 10 Guests .. $225/night (1-5 nights) .. $200/night (6-10 nights)
First 4 guests have fishing privileges at private lake.
$25/guest/day for additional guest fishing privileges.
We accept PayPal, which allows all major credit cards.
Pet deposit of $10/night/pet (2 max).
$25/night per additional guest.
$200 damage and safety deposit.
See our website for discounts, meal coupons and more.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1989
Lee and Roxanne Dunn enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer. They also are active in disaster search and rescue in Colorado. In Montana they searched for lost hikers, hunters, backpackers, campers in the wilderness with highly training search dogs. In Colorado they have expanded their abilities to include the use of search dogs in collapsed buildings and disaster areas both natural and man made. White Deer Ranch was named after an albino white tail doe that was on the Ranch. She hasn't been seen in quite a few years, but keep your camera ready in case you spot her offspring.
Why the Owner Chose Absarokee
Lee and Roxanne love Montana. Lee bought the Ranch between Fishtail and Absarokee to enjoy and share with future generations. It is a beautiful area with a combination of wide open space and mountain views. They are happy to share their Montana experience with others by offering this unique opportunity to visit White Deer Ranch and see Montana from a local's perspective.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
This log home is modern and comfortable with all the conveniences of home, yet the backdrop is spectacular, with breathtaking views of the Absaroka Beartooth Mountains and wildlife passing past the cathedral style windows. Guests can enjoy walks in the aspen grove, cottonwoods, grass fields, and creek bottoms. The ranch is a peaceful and a quiet place to stay and one can have as much solitude as you like. But if it is activities that you desire there are plenty of those on the ranch and nearby. You will get a sense of history when looking at the cobblestone house, which was built onto over the years, but is the original Hudson homestead house. Take a look inside the nearly 100 year old barn, complete with a nesting pair of barn owls. We are equipped with corrals and stalls, so bring your horse and ride on the ranch or one of the many trailheads within short driving distance. Another added benefit, is the peace of mind knowing that our daughter, Shaleen Dunn Contreras, the Ranch's Manager lives on the ranch in a separate house within walking distance to the Log House, and she can assist guests, if needed.
Property Photos
- 3,100 Sq Ft Log Home/Cabin with small pond and creek in the front yard. - Absarokee, Montana Vacation Cabin with Mountain Views Near Fishing
- This queen bed is in the loft, four more queen sized beds are in each bedroom. - Absarokee, Montana Vacation Cabin with Mountain Views Near Fishing
- Modern kitchen, fully equipped. - Absarokee, Montana Vacation Cabin with Mountain Views Near Fishing
- Big picture windows, plenty of seating, and wood stove in living room
- Absaroka Beartooth Mountain Range views from the livingroom windows
- Large cutthroat trout caught at White Deer Ranch's private lake.
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We'd love to hear about what you think of White Deer Ranch. Tell us about all the fun stuff you did there, tell us about wildlife that you spotted or photographed. Thank you, Lee and Roxanne Dunn