VIEW OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER AND CRAZY MOUNTAINS FROM VERMILLION RANCH
Location: Livingston, Montana, USA (70 miles west of Billings, Montana or 70 east of Bozeman)
Accommodations: Log Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Either relaxation or adventure - a perfect place for vacationing - fully restored Lewis n' Clark Cabin. With your comfort in mind and furnished in a western charm this cabin beckons you to relax. A sunny, large deck draws you out to the surrounding views of the Crazy and Absaroka mountains, the Yellowstone River and Sweetgrass Creek, with adjacent green meadows.
NEW THIS YEAR: A SCREENED IN PORCH, so you can enjoy our beautiful late sunsets, while observing the wildlife and birds around the cabin. Listen for the owls and cranes! The Vermillion Ranch hosted the Lewis and Clark Expedition as Clark moved his way down the Yellowstone in 1806.
Complete kitchen, comfortable living room with wood burning stove, queen size bed, and three twins in a spacious loft with six large windows, 2 closets, and sitting area so plenty of space for the children or other adults.
THE RANCH: You will have around 800 acres to roam. Walk over 2 miles of our Yellowstone River frontage! Enjoy our trout and swimming ponds,and the abundant wildlife and birds. You will view nesting eagles, cranes and ospreys. It will be a stress free vacation for you and one client wrote, "I wish I could dismantle the cabin and take it with me! Total privacy here and so much to do!"
FISHING: Our 3 sons run Sweetwatertravel Co. and provide excellent and experienced guides for our clients. We recommend that you hire a guide early in your week for wade fishing, river floats or jet boating so that you will learn how to fish our local waters. Call 406 222 -9393 to make a reservation. You will enjoy your days with the Sweetwater guides!
HKING:Our hiking guide is Felica Ennis, who is congenial and capable. she grew up in Montana and knows the area well. She will take you into the Beartooth or Crazy Mts., both of which offer exceptional hiking.
HORSEBACK RIDING:You can ride horses on a nearby family ranch (over 5,000 acres in the mountains),so basically staying at our ranch is like having your own private dude ranch to enjoy with tons of privacy. Arrange your activities to suit your own time schedules, and don't forget to relax in the peace and solitude. If you are not the relaxing type,you can always connect to our high speed internet to keep busy. Also, bring your binnoculars to view the deer, antelope and birds that visit you daily.
If you need a vacation, this is the perfect place! Also art galleries, cowboy events and fine dining in Big Timber, a charming western town nearby.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: WASHER IS IN THE CABIN FOR YOUR USE ONLY
- Dryer: DRYER IS IN THE CABIN FOR YOUR USE ONLY
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: THE CABIN IS IN A MEADOW SO PLENTY OF SPACE TO PARK IN FRONT OF THE CABIN.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: PLENTY OF SPACE FOR CARS, BOATS, RV , TRAILER ETC TO BE PARKED NEXT TO THE CABIN,
- Wood Stove: EFFICIENT STOVE AND FIREWOOD IS PROVIDED
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : The loft has 3 single beds, a sitting area , 6 windows and 2 closets... so lots of space for the kids or adults.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: WRAP AROUND DECK ON 2 SIDES WITH BENCHES AND CHAIRS--LOVELY VIEWS FROM THE DECK AND TOTAL PRIVACY. ALSO,NEW THIS YEAR, SCREENED IN PORCH, WHICH WILL PERMIT YOU TO ENJOY THE LATE EVENING. SUNSETS, WILDLIFE GRAZING, AND BIRDS FEEDING AND SINGING. HAVE YOU EVER LISTENED TO OWLS HOOTING AT NIGHT--A GOOD WAY TO SAY GOODNIGHT TO A RELAXING DAY!
- View/Location
- Water View: We have about 2 miles of Yellowstone River frontage, and the cabin is within walking distance of that and Sweetgrass Creek and our swimming and fishing ponds. A small wooded area is between the cabin and the rivers, but the Yellowstone River and the Crazy Mts. & Absaroka Range are visible from the cabin.
- Mountain View: THE VIEWS ARE OF THE MEADOWS FILLED WITH GAME AND BIRDS LIKE SANDHILL CRANES, WOODS, AND ABSAROKA AND CRAZY MTS--VERY PEACEFUL WITH MANY SONGBIRDS.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: NO COST TO YOU
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With owners' approval, pets are allowed with a weekly fee of $50/PET/week. They are not allowed on the furniture.
- Kid Friendly: Our ranch is definitely kid friendly, with lots of places to explore, and we have a swimming pond with a trapeze line for them to swing into the water.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Blue Ribbon Trout Fishing, guided float trips(scenic and fishing) river and pond swimming. Our Sweetwater fishing guides are excellent and very congenial. Also, we have a new hiking guide who is capable and very enjoyable. We can make arrangements for all guided trips for you. SPEND A NIGHT IN OUR MONGOLIAN GER: The ger is like a yurt with a hole in the top for star gazing and ventilation. For those of you who want to have a new experience at the Vermillion Ranch, it is a pleasant overnight. The ger has a wood floor,and silk sides over felt for warmth, but no bathroom. It is peaceful,safe and comfortable. This unique overnight is only for those of you who want a bit more adventure here. Ask us about it,and decide when you arrive.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
1800/week .. 7% MT tax on lodging only. 10% discount for additional weeks.
Guests staying more than one week will have weekly cleanings, if desired.
4 night minimum. Ask~monthly rates. FISHERMAN SPECIALS AND NEW DISCOUNTS FOR 2010.
Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable deposit of 50% of
the cost of your stay.
The balance is due 90 days before your arrival.
Pets need our approval when booking, and pet fee is $50/pet/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1972
My husband Dale, a surgeon who loves to fly fish and hunt, and I bought this ranch as soon as we arrived in Montana. We love living on the Yellowstone River, and our 3 sons now operate an international fly fishing company in Livingston, Mt--Sweetwatertravel. We have enjoyed watching our clients take advantage of all the recreational opportunities at the Vermillion Ranch and in our region. We do not intrude in your vacation, but we are here to help you with any arrangements or questions you have. I am originally from Maine, Dale from Kansas, and we met in Boston, where Dale trained and we lived for about 10 years. Living here is a pleasure we like to share!
Why the Owner Chose Livingston
We bought the ranch for our enjoyment, but since it had 2 historic homes on the property, we decided to rent the Lewis 'n Clark Cabin and the Harrison Homestead seasonally
The Unique Benefits of this Log Cabin
See the write up on our personal web site.
Property Photos
- VIEW OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER AND CRAZY MOUNTAINS FROM VERMILLION RANCH - Montana Vacation Rental
- PARTIAL VIEW OF THE LIVING ROOM WITH WOOD STOVE,TV AND COMFORTABLE SEATING. - Montana Vacation Rental
- QUEEN SIZE BED IN DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM WITH ATTACHED FULL BATHROOM - Montana Vacation Rental
- LEWIS 'N CLARK CABIN IN THE FALL
- ONE OF 3 BEDS IN THE LOFT WITH 6 WINDOWS AND 2 CLOSETS
- SUNNY AND PLEASANT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA FOR YOUR FAMILY
- SPEND AN OVERNIGHT IN OUR MONGOLIAN GER(YURT) SEE DESCRIPTION IN TEXT.
- BEAUTIFUL SUMMER SUNSETS AT THE VERMILLION RANCH
- FAMILIES ENJOY OUR SWIMMING POND WITH A TRAPEZE LINE!
- THE SCREENED IN PORCH IS DELIGHTFUL, BOTH IN THE DAY AND EVENINGS!
- BIG RAINBOWS ARE ABUNDANT ON THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER--2009 CATCH.
- ONE OF THE BIG BROWNS FROM THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER--2009 CATCH!
- BOUNTIFUL WILDLIFE AND BIRDS LIVE ON THE RANCH--SANDHILLS, EAGLES, DEER & MORE!
- lOOKING DOWN THE YELLOWSTONE FROM VERMILLION RANCH(PLENTY OF FISHIING WATER).
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #89397
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