Location: West Yellowstone, Yellowstone, Montana, USA (10 mi. to W. Yellowstone airport, 100 mi. to Bozeman airport)
Accommodations: Vacation Home, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Located 7 miles from West Yellowstone, the west entrance to Yellowstone Park, Deer Meadow Vacation Home sits on a gentle grassy meadow ringed by forests and mountains. The Great Room offers a spectacular view of Lionhead Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Continental Divide.
This 1700 sq.ft., 2-story, 3 BR/2 BA vacation rental home, built in 2005, has a deck and patio with seating for 8 and a detached 2-car garage. The surrounding national forest lands provide a quiet setting amidst a small and spacious neighborhood of mostly seasonal homes.
The western style furnishings are beautifully coordinated and engender a tastefully rustic atmosphere. The home sleeps up to 8 people, with 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and a queen sleeper sofa in the loft. Features include high speed internet access, forced air heating and A/C, washer and dryer, satellite TV in 2 locations with VCR and DVD players, and a CD player. There are a variety of games, video tapes, DVDs, and CDs for our guests.
A cozy cabin feeling is created by the knotty aspen woodwork on most walls and ceilings, which adds to the mountain charm. The beautiful Great Room has a large wood-burning fireplace with a floor to ceiling rock chimney. The dining table seats 8 people. The kitchen appliances include a dishwasher, electric range/oven, microwave, large refrigerator, crock pot, electric griddle, toaster, coffee maker, and all equipment needed for food preparation and dining, including complimentary olive oil and a full selection of herbs and spices. A gas grill is provided on the deck for barbecues. The master bathroom features a 2-person heated whirlpool bath and a shower. The upstairs bathroom features a tub/shower with a sliding glass enclosure. This home is well supplied - we provide linens, towels, a hair dryer, all paper goods, hand soaps, dish washing soaps, laundry soaps, trash can liners, etc. The comfortability of our guests is important to us!
West Yellowstone has a visitor center offering free presentations by park rangers. It has many restaurants and stores, a cinema, a seasonal live theater, an Imax theater, and The Museum of the Yellowstone. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is home to numerous wolves and grizzlies in an enclosed natural habitat.
Summer activities:
In the summer there are lots of fun things to do in the area. West Yellowstone's entrance to the Park is the closest to the Old Faithful geyser. You will also have a golden opportunity to view a great assortment of wildlife in their natural habitat. You'll also want to visit Teton National Park south of Yellowstone Park. The Lewis and Clark Caverns with their magnificent limestone caves and the historically preserved old west towns of Virginia and Nevada City are within easy driving range.
West Yellowstone is located in the heart of fly-fishing country. The closest fishing can be found at the Lonesomehurst Campground, approx. 4 miles from the cabin (down Denny Creek Rd off of Highway 20). There is a lake there on the South Fork of the Madison with a public boat launch and dock. Other lake fishing is available on Yellowstone Lake, Hebgen Lake, Quake Lake, as well as Henry's Lake and Island Park Reservoir.
River rafting on the Gallatin River is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. You can opt for whitewater rafting or calmer stretches where you can better enjoy the scenery.
Horseback riding can be enjoyed at the Diamond P Ranch off of Highway 20, just a few miles from the cabin.
Fall activities:
The fall, with its beautiful foliage, is a great time to visit Yellowstone Park. The cooler temperatures make more strenuous activities such as hiking a lot more fun, and there are fewer visitors in the Park making the experience more intimate and peaceful. The late fall is also hunting season and West Yellowstone offers a great point of access for successful elk and deer hunting.
Winter activities:
West Yellowstone and surroundings are famous for their excellent snow conditions, which makes it an ideal place for snowmobiling. This can be enjoyed both inside and outside of the Park. West Yellowstone is called the "snowmobiling capital of the world", and close-by Island Park offers additional access to nearly 1000 miles of groomed trails outside of Yellowstone Park. Our vacation home has direct access to many miles of groomed snowmobile trails, that take you all the way to Yellowstone Park or into Idaho. You can literally drive away from the cabin in your snowmobile and spend a full day on local trails. Snowmobile rentals and tours are available from outfitters in West Yellowstone. Another great way to view Yellowstone Park in winter is to make an excursion in a snow coach. It is more comfortable and relaxed but equally scenic!
The west entrance road to Yellowstone Park and most park roads close to wheeled vehicles in early November each year. They reopen again from mid December through mid March to oversnow vehicles only - snowmobiles and snow coaches. Snowmobiling outside of Yellowstone Park usually gets underway around Thanksgiving.
If you love cross-country skiing, you can enjoy some of the nation's finest cross country ski trails here. Ski rentals are also available in West Yellowstone. Downhill skiing is available in Big Sky, Montana, 53 miles north. Guided dog sledding and snowshoeing adventures are also available.
If you're looking for a rich and authentic Montana experience in quiet and beautiful surroundings, with easy access to Yellowstone and Teton National Parks, you're sure to enjoy your stay at our Deer Meadow Vacation Home!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking: There is detached a two-car garage.
- Off Street Parking: The vacation home sits on a half acre property which has its own driveway.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : The vacation home has a queen-size bed in the master bedroom, as well as in one of the upstairs bedrooms.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : There are two twin beds in one of the bedrooms.
- Convertible Bed: There is a sleeper couch in the loft that folds out to a queen-size bed.
- Crib: We also have a highchair available for the use of our guests.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: There are two VHS and DVD libraries; one in the living room downstairs and one in the loft upstairs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath: The master bathroom offers a jetted tub.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen is fully equipped with spices and herbs, as well as olive oil for cooking.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The deck and patio have seating for 8 guests.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The cabin offers a spectacular view from the great room of Lionhead Mountain and surrounding mountains of the Continental Divide.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: High speed internet is available via satellite.
- Other Amenities
- Crock Pot, Toaster, Electric Griddle, Hair Dryer
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Touring Yellowstone Park, Walking, Snow Coach Tours
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June-August $250/night . $1700/wk (6 night minimum stay)
May/September $230/night . $1550/wk (4 night minimum stay)
April/October-November 20 $210/night . $1400/wk (4 night minimum stay)
November 21-March $225/night . $1500/wk (3 night minimum stay)
$500 security deposit due when booking. Refunded if no damages
minus cleaning fee ($100). Personal checks, and credit card payments
and currency conversion via PayPal, or direct credit card payments.
Rent due 1 month before stay including 7% lodging tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Bruce and I have been in the vacation rental home business since 2001. We started out with one vacation rental home at that time, and when it turned out that the home did well we decided to purchase another rental cabin. We were fortunate enough to purchase this home when only the foundation was in place. As a result we had input regarding paint colors and counter tops, as well as the lay-out of the bathrooms and our choice of carpet on the floors. In order to enhance the cabin atmosphere, we decided to furnish the home in a rustic but tasteful way, coordinating colors and finding pictures of wildlife that would complement the cabin's decor.
Why the Owner Chose West Yellowstone
We chose this location for Deer Meadow Vacation Home because we wanted a cabin close to the west entrance of Yellowstone Park, which is also an important feature for most renters. It has the advantage of being only 7 miles from West Yellowstone in a quiet neighborhood bordering national forest lands that guarantees a peaceful setting.
The Unique Benefits of this Vacation Home
Deer Meadow Vacation Home is loved by everyone who stays here, including ourselves. This home has direct access to the snowmobile trails at the end of the road, connecting you to trails leading to West Yellowstone or into Idaho. So it's also a great home for winter vacations. The whirlpool bath in the master bedroom offers great relaxation after snowmobiling or cross-country skiing. Sometimes moose can be seen wondering around the neighborhood. Even for larger parties the home has a lot to offer with a TV downstairs, and another TV upstairs in the loft area. So the kids can watch their favorite TV show while the adults can visit downstairs. We have spent quality time with our relatives with up to 8 people staying at the home and we didn't feel crowded. We hope you will enjoy our cabin as much as we do! Bruce and Magdalena Beall
Property Photos
- Deer Meadow Vacation Home -deck and patio seat 8 people - West Yellowstone, Montana Vacation Home
- View of Lionhead Mountain and the Continental Divide from the deck - West Yellowstone, Montana Vacation Home
- Patio with comfortable lounge chairs - West Yellowstone, Montana Vacation Home
- Side yard and view of meadow with wildflowers
- Two-story Great Room with wood-burning fireplace
- Log staircase adds to rustic charm
- Modern kitchen - high speed internet available at table, just bring your laptop
- Master bedroom with queen size bed
- Two-person whirlpool bath in master bathroom
- Upstairs queen bedroom
- Twin bedroom upstairs
- Christmas at Deer Meadow - you can connect with snowmobile trails from driveway
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