Stunning Mountain Views: Flyfish, Hike, Water Raft; Dogs Welcome

• One of the Best

  One of the Best

  • Guest Bill & Connie
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/13/12
  We have come to expect the best when we rent from VRBO but the “Rivers to Peak” rental has surpassed all expectations. It was the little things that made this house feel more like a home; the fresh eggs, the close proximity to the river, the beautiful mountain scenery, the comfortable furnishings and the friendly owners. We stayed for the month of August and the month flew by before we knew it. Bill went fishing many times and the closeness to Yellowstone made it an easy drive. We will definitely return. Bill & Connie

  Recommended for: Pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

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• Great place

  Great place

  • Guest Gregory P.
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  Excellent location, not very far from Bozeman, yet so close to Gallatin River so you can enjoy the mountain view all around, hear the sound of the river. The house is very nice and clean, all that you need is there. The owners provided information and contacts for all type of possibilities and what to do, they were very friendly and helpful. We had great relaxing time. The property is pet friendly and is all fenced up, so it was safe for our dog, Sonia to spend time outside without us being worried about her safety. The location is convenient for all kinds of activities - sightseeing ( close to Yellowstone National Park); fishing; water rafting, hiking, horseback riding.

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• Great location

  Great location

  • Guest Gregory P.
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/06/12
  Excellent location, not very far from Bozeman, yet so close to Gallatin River so you can enjoy the mountain view all around, hear the sound of the river. The house is very nice and clean, all that you need is there. The owners provided information and contacts for all type of possibilities and what to do, they were very friendly and helpful. We had great relaxing time. The property is pet friendly and is all fenced up, so it was safe for our dog, Sonia to spend time outside without us being worried about her safety. The location is convenient for all kinds of activities - sightseeing ( close to Yellowstone National Park); fishing; water rafting, hiking, horseback riding.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great Place

  Great Place

  • Guest William L.
  • Date of stay 07/17/12
  • Review Submitted 08/02/12
  This is a fabulous place to stay and the location is wonderful. This property exceeded our expectations across the board. The cabin is well equipped with every modern convenience and kitchen/cleaning supplies are plentiful. The cabin was immaculate. The owners are close, but are friendly, helpful, accommodating and certainly not intrusive. I highly recommend this property and look forward to future visits.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities.

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• 2nd to NONE

  2nd to NONE

  • Guest AB
  • Date of stay 05/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/21/12
  It is difficult to describe how beautiful this vacation home is, or to express the joy of staying at Rivers to Peaks. I stayed at R2P for two months during my transition/move to the Bozeman area, and the memories at R2P will be with me forever. While the home is fully equipped, perfectly designed, and is in one of the most amazing settings - the actual "experience" of staying at R2P is unrivaled. My family has utilized VRBO for weekly vacation rentals for several years now - Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge - but we have never stayed at such a warm and beautiful place. Rivers to Peaks isn't just a "vacation home" - it's a way of life - honored and provided by Graciela and Charles. The property and surrounding area is filled with horses, deer, fowl, scenery and serenity - but is embodied by a sense of comfort and feeling of "home" by the hosts. These folks are well aware of your needs, and go above and beyond all necessary means of providing an exquisite experience and stay. From the fresh organic eggs and vegetables offered, to the desire to make the visit as comfortable as possible, you will never find a more welcoming experience. I would strongly recommend R2P as a VRBO "home;" for your short, or long term stay. Just be sure to wave twice for every wave you receive from the hosts - when you leave, you will miss the "home," the setting, and most importantly the hospitality you will receive.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Although we strive to make their stay as comfortable and memorable as possible, Charles and I are always a bit surprised by the kudos in reviews we get from our guests. Honestly, folks, we do not coach or bribe them. We just treat them in the same manner we would like to be hosted. And in the three years we have been operating, we have never had to complain of our guests. From groups of bachelors, singles, to families, they have always cared for Rivers to Peaks as if it were their own home. The advice to treat others as you yourself would like to be treated apparently has rewards. Graciela and Charles

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• Fabulous Place for All Seasons

  Fabulous Place for All Seasons

  • Guest Billy
  • Date of stay 01/06/12
  • Review Submitted 05/20/12
  Fellow Humans, I had the wonderful pleasure of staying in this spectacular place for most of last winter. The house is better appointed with furniture, cooking equipment, beds, and living room essentials (and luxuries) than any other vacation property I have ever seen, truly. And the owners are tremendously welcoming and considerate. I needed time to myself, for example, and that's just what they gave me, respecting my privacy. If I ever needed anything, they were readily available and responsive. For example, the stereo went on the blink -- so they just bought a new stereo. It's the kind of property owners they are, taking great pride in the place. In addition, the cabin -- and the pictures don't do it justice -- is wonderfully comfortable. The views from the cabin are of the dramatic Spanish Peaks. One of my favorite things to do was drink wine, look at the view, and watch the many animals, like deer, walk by every day. There are also two very interesting restaurants just a short drive away. One is a "cowboy" bar attached to a very good steak place. The other is located in a restored train station, an upscale restaurant and bar with delicious food. And, of course, Bozeman is only a short, beautiful drive away. This is also a fabulous place for the winter as well. For skiing, there are two major ski resorts within very close driving distance. And it's very nice to return to the cabin each night to escape the hustle and bustle of ski resort towns and hotels. Of course, the summers couldn't be more beautiful than in this area of Bozeman, and the Falls are especially beautiful with the aspens. In short, this is a fabulous place, one that I recommend as highly as I can. You will not be disappointed.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: It is indeed our pleasure to also provide short-term havens . We have done our best to make Rivers to Peaks as comfortable and hassle-free as possible. We treat it as part of our home, as it surely is, and are so pleased when our guests thoroughly enjoy their stay. Thank you for your vote of confidence!

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• THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR' HILLS

  THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR' HILLS

  • Guest GERARD
  • Date of stay 07/04/11
  • Review Submitted 01/09/12
  THE GOLD IS THE COLOR OF THE GUEST HOUSE UNDER THE STUNNING MONTANA SUNSET! THE HILLS SURROUNDE THE GOLD! THIS HOUSE WAS PERFECT FOR WIFE, THREE KIDS, THE DOG AND ME. EVERYTHING WAS NEW OR IN NEW CONDITION. THE VIEW OUT THE WINDOW WAS FABULOUS BUT WHO WANTED TO LOOK OUT - WE WENT OUT - ALL DAY EVERY DAY! THE LOCATION WAS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING. BOZEMAN THIS WAY. YELLOWSTONE THAT WAY. SHOPPING AND SPAS FOR THE 3 GIRLS, UNMATCHED TROUT FISHING FOR THE LAD AND ME. SCENERY EVERYWHERE! FENCED IN YARD FOR THE DOG (OR SMALL CHILDREN.) THE LANDLORDS WERE INVISIBLE UNLESS WE NEEDED SOMETHING OR STROLLED DOWN THE LANE TO CHEW THE FAT. ONE DAY I COMMENTED HOW WE LIKE OUTDOOR FIRES AT HOME - THE NEXT MORNING A VERY NICE COLLEGE GUY WAS BUILDING A FIRE PIT WITH AN ATTACHED GRILL IN THE YARD! HE EVEN USED A LEVEL. NEVER MIND THERE IS A NICELY EQUIPPED GAS UNIT AT HAND! TOP NOTCH FLY FISHING WAS UP THE VALLEY IN BIG SKY WITH "GALLATIN RIVER GUIDES." OUR GUIDE, BOB, TREATED US AND THE FISH LIKE WE WERE HIS CHILDREN - TASTY LUNCHES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING FISH FOR PICTURES. AT THE MADISON MY SON HAD A HUGE TROUT ON THAT STRIPPED ALL HIS LINE AND THEN PARTED WAYS. FROM A NONDESCRIPT MEADOW SLUICE HE LANDED AN 18" RAINBOW. WE WERE THE HEROES OF ONE GALLATIN WHITE WATER FLOAT TRIP 'CAUSE WE WERE LANDING FISH AS THEY SPLASHED BY. BOB COACHED US WELL AS WE CONTINUED TO LAND FISH AT WILL AFTER HIS THREE DAYS WERE UP. HE TAUGHT US ALL THE SECRETS OF THE SECRET SPOTS. WE HAD MOST OF OUR OWN EQUIPMENT EXCEPT FOR RODS, LINE AND FLIES THOUGH THEY ARE A COMPLETE OUTFITTER. I SAW THREE GUYS DRIVE UP, GET OUT OF THEIR SUV WITH NOTHING AND GO FISHING. WHEN THEY RETURNED, AS WE CHILLED AFTER OUR DAY, THEY LAUGHED AND SPOUTED FISHING TALES AND SLAPPED EACH OTHER ON THE BACKS, THANKED THEIR GUIDE, GOT IN THEIR SUV AND DROVE OFF INTO THE SUNSET. THE YELLOW BUS TOUR OF YELLOWSTONE WAS ALL THAT IT IS ADVERTISED. OUR DRIVER, TIM, HAS BEEN DOING THE LOOPS FOR 40 YEARS! I SAT SHOTGUN AND WE TRADED SARCASTIC BARBS FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP MUCH TO THE ENJOYMENT OF THE OTHER PASSENGERS AND AN INITIAL EMBARRASSMETN TO MY FAMILY. A FAMILY COULD LAND IN BOZEMAN WITH ONLY SUITCASES, RENT A CAR, FLOP DOWN IN THIS CABIN, AND FISH AND SIGHTSEE 'TILL THE END OF TIME (MAYBE DEC. 21 2012? LOL) WHY, THERE WERE EVEN SPICES AND SOME CONDIMENTS AVAILABLE. BEST VACATION EVER DESPITE TRANSMISSION IN VAN FRYING IN MINN. ON WAY OUT. LOL

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities.

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• Exceeds Expectations

  Exceeds Expectations

  • Guest P&J
  • Date of stay 08/27/11
  • Review Submitted 09/22/11
  My husband and I recently spent 5 days at Rivers to Peaks. We chose this property because of it's location- close to Bozeman but out in the country with easy access to the Gallatin River for fishing. It is rare to rent a cabin that exceeds expectations but this one certainly did. The views were fabulous! 180 degree views of the mountains from the living room and the kitchen, deer in the yard every day, a peaceful setting. The kitchen was very well-equipped - we cooked most dinners at home and I can't think of a kitchen item I wanted that wasn't available (and had I needed something, Graciela would have brought whatever I needed from her own kitchen). The entire cabin was VERY clean and tastefully furnished- with comfy pillows and beds, fluffy towels, etc. The pictures are a good representation of the cabin - but, as I said, it exceeded expectations across the board. We floated the Yellowstone on a fly fishing trip, fished the Gallatin, did sightseeing in Livingston and Bozeman, took some local hikes - I would recommend this cabin to anyone going to the area- it is centrally located for outdoors activities and close enough to Bozeman that driving in for a meal or shopping is convenient.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• A great place to stay

  A great place to stay

  • Guest Dexter
  • Date of stay 07/17/11
  • Review Submitted 08/04/11
  We spent 2 weeks at this clean and fabulously well maintained cabin and it has all the amenities as described. The owners are extremely responsive to any requests (their home is on the property). The peace and beauty of this location with neighboring horses, mountain views and the private Gallitan River access across the road and public access within 2 miles, made this a fisherman's dream. We brought our dog and the fenced yard is huge.The cabin is just a few miles from trail heads for hiking in the Gallitan National Forest( try Indian Ridge and Lava Lake), and is on the route to Big Sky(try hikes higher in the Moon Bowl) and the West entrance toYellowstone Park.We found the 12 mile ride into Bozeman downtown fast and easy, and attended many in-town activities including the Sat. Farmer's and Crafts market, the Thursday night Music on Main concerts, the art walk, the Emerson art and restaurant complex and eating at the many excellent restaurants. Downtown Bozeman is charming and welcoming and the tickets to live theater are reasonable ($15. for Oklahoma!) The upper and lower Madison River (you can float on the lower Madison, and have excellent trout fishing on the Upper Madison) is about an hour away. We hired a guide for 3 boat trips for fly fishing on the Upper Madison and it was fantastic! While our stay seemed longer than others in the guest book, comments by past visitors for even 2-3 day stays all indicated that they too had loved this charming cabin, and had found it as comfortable in the winter when skiing was available, as in the summer (we were there in July). We would go back in a heartbeat, and recommend it to all.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Can we live here?

  Can we live here?

  • Guest froggiekme
  • Date of stay 06/20/11
  • Review Submitted 07/15/11
  "Can we live here?" was what two of my kids kept asking during our stay in June 2011. I often wondered it, too, as will you. The cabin is spacious, homey, and impeccably clean. The owners have put so much thought and care, time and effort, into providing basically everything you would need or want. The view is magnificent, the setting serene, the space environmentally-friendly. The owners accomodated our changing schedule with no qualms and even let our kids play with their dogs. Whenever we travel to Bozeman to visit our family, we will stay here. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: Since these guests were here, we've added a firepit with a grill, which our current guests have raved about. They've enjoyed s'mores under star-studded skies.

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SUMMER RATES (5/1 - 10/1/13) 
1 Bedroom (Q or twins): $170/night 
2 Bedrooms (Q + twins): $190/night 
2 Bedrooms (Q + twins + Q Sofa): $210/night  ***15% off rentals in April 
7 nights: $1,200; 3 night minimum; e-mail/call 406-763-4653 or 770-595-6465
Payment in full is due if you're arriving within 30 days of booking.
7% MT lodging tax; cleaning fee $95; dog fee (max 2) $50 ea./wk or part; $250 dep.
 CHECKS OR CASH ONLY PLEASE.  **DISCOUNT IF BOOKED WITHIN 2 WKS OF ARRIVAL**

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.