Cabin

Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

The School House Bed room and Living room

The School House is both cozy & spacious!

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 4560 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Place, Chico Hot Springs
Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!

** PLEASE NOTE: For parties of more than 4 people, you can also rent The Teacherage Cabin next door, for a max of 8 people! See VRBO listing #1287958. We also have The Homestead Cabin a block away that sleeps up to 5 more. See VRBO #291029

Originally sited outside of Helena, this wonderfully rebuilt 1800's log cabin still holds all the magic and mystery of the old gold mining days. Owner, Sarah Muller bought the cabin, moved it and re-stacked it at its present location in the historic gold mining town of Old Chico.

The School House cabin sleeps four comfortably. Wireless internet is included. Small bathroom with shower, fully equipped kitchen; microwave, coffee maker, blender, stove, pots and pans, and a beautiful marbled gas fired stove.

A perfectly situated cabin in the middle of Paradise Valley, where you can gaze at the night stars in the peaceful serenity of the Emigrant Gulch.

Close enough to Yellowstone for day trips in the park and back home to enjoy a nice BBQ on the back deck or treat yourself to dinner out at one of the fine restaurants in the area.

Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place near Chico Hot Springs and near Yellowstone Park to enjoy, the School House Cabin will not disappoint!

Keywords: The School House Cabin, Mountain cabin, Rustic cabin, Log cabin, Yellowstone National Park, Chico Hot Springs Resort, Montana Homestead Cabins.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside is fine

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Pray

Located in Pray, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Chico Hot Springs and Yellowstone Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Pray, MT

What's nearby

Chico Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Dailey Lake - 29 min drive - 16.1 km
Yellowstone Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 55.9 km
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 39 min drive - 70.7 km
Mammoth Hot Springs - 54 min drive - 79.3 km

Restaurants

‪Old Saloon - ‬9 min drive
‪Chico Saloon - ‬3 min drive
‪Follow Yer'Nose Smoke Shack - ‬9 min drive
‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬9 min drive
‪Emigrant Outpost - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Chico Hot Springs. Yellowstone River and Dailey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

1 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We absolutely loved our stay at the School House! Sarah has done an amazing job restoring this property and filled it with all the comforts of home and more. A couple of great highlights are the location, mountain views, bunnies running around the land and the calming sounds of the creek in the back. Wonderful place in Montana!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

20 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The property was quiet and cozy. The host stopped by shortly after arrival and gave great recommendations for the area. If you stay here Yellowstone hot springs is a must! The drive to the park is quite enjoyable as well. Overall great stay and would stay here again on next visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christi D.

14 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cabin was nice and clean and had everything you would need for a stay. Sarah was a great host. she even allowed us to borrow her bear spray. Thank You Sarah. Jack and I had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

21 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin

Loved this spot! Lovely redone one room cabin tucked 10 min off the main road. Worked great for me and my husband & 10 year old daughter

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A C.

1 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Honeymoon getaway

Such a beautiful place. Sarah was a wonderful host. Perfect place for a quiet honeymoon!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope W.

9 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Honeymoon!

This cabin was the perfect spot for us to unwind and relax, while still being close enough to drive into Bozeman and Yellowstone. This was by far the best place I have vacationed, and Sarah was so kind and hepful!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

19 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little cabin! So thoughtfully decorated, you know she paid attention to every detail! Super clean and had everything you needed! Sitting on the deck drinking some coffee in the morning and listening to the water running through the creek was just amazing! And did I mention the views! Just 1 mile from the Chico Resort which has a great Sunday brunch. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

13 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schoolhouse Cabin

Lovely quiet getaway. Just what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

12 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Chico Schoolhouse

What a beautiful cabin and a property owner that was very accommodating. I would recommend this property again and again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell H.

7 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking

The cabin is in a perfect location and a beautiful walk to Chico hot springs resort. The pictures of the property and the scenery just can’t do it justice. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

19 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain paradise

Sue is a fabulous host. She greeted me at the door, and gave a very informative tour and recommendations for my trip to Yellowstone. The school house is very comfortable and cozy. It felt like home. Everything was thoughtfully put together with great attention to detail. She didn’t skip on anything. If you are looking for a get away in the mountains, this is the place to stay. I will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

3 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and serene

Sarah’s School House is a very impressive and well-appointed sanctuary. Sarah greeted us upon our arrival and gave us some amazing tips for visiting Yellowstone park and surrounding hikes. The School House is just about a mile from Chico Hot Springs Resort where we dined our first night there. Thank you, Sarah, for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

14 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin at the base of Emigrant Peak

I traveled to Paradise Valley for a business trip, but Sarah's beautiful school house made it feel like a vacation! Very relaxing/comfortable home with a creek nearby to fall asleep to. I will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

3 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We liked this comfortable nice cabin, It's not like a usual cabin, it's like a nice hotel apartment. We had a great time at Sarah's place. She has everything you need at her place. We felt at home plus a great view with a running creek nearby. It's easy to get to Yellowstone just half an hour's drive on a great scenic highway. Sarah is a wonderful person and host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cabin near Yellowstone

My wife and I loved this cabin. It is a renovated school house from the homestead era. The back porch has a view of small stream. It is ~30 minutes from the North entrance of Yellowstone, and the drive through the Paradise Valley next to the Yellowstone is beautiful. It is remote, but my wife and I loved that. It is not far from hot springs, saloons, and restaurants. Hopefully, we will be back to stay again sometime!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

22 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible!

What a great experience! The perfect place for a couple to go to and get away. It's located in a quiet area away from all the hustle and bustle but close enough to a few things if you need to run out and grab something. This was mine and my wife's first trip away alone with no kids or friends in over 20 years and it did not disappoint. The transformation Sarah has done to this property is amazing in itself! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who asked!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

25 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My two-week stay at the Schoolhouse Cabin in Pray, Montana, was pure bliss. Nestled among trees with gorgeous views and a soothing creek nearby, it’s a serene escape. Sarah, the attentive owner, has beautifully refurbished this spotless cabin, making it feel like home. The well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches like a lighted makeup mirror were delightful surprises. Plenty of towels and cozy vibes added to the charm. Larissa’s warm assistance made everything perfect. This hidden gem is a must-stay—I’ve never slept better!

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha H.

31 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secret Lil Haven

Sarah's properties are our secret little getaway - love the quaint cabins she rebuilt, the views, the porch to hang out with a cup of joe, and privacy to actually get away - all while being about a mile from Chico! Thanks again Sarah!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridger B.

27 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

Great little cabin in a quiet spot. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

18 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schoolhouse Cabin near Yellowstone

The Schoolhouse Cabin was an absolute delight! It is located off the beaten path, a bit remote, quiet and peaceful with a stream running through the back of the property. It was also spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our week exploring Yellowstone. The owner was a great help in working out our plans. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

24 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone National Park Visit

Very nice owner. Very clean and comfortable cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

3 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Charming and unique

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

24 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on earth

This is my third time staying in one of Sarahs cabins and I cannot say enough about how perfect it was! Sarah is an incredible host and her cabins are a slice of heaven! The craftsmanship is exceptional and the location cant be beat! I look forward to my next visit!! Thank you Sarah! I so enjoyed our visits!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

17 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and cozy cabin

We stayed with two young children and found the cabin to be a perfect space for us to rest on our vacation. Our four year old even asked the day we left if we could stay at the cabin again! Sarah had a binder full of information that lead us to some of our adventures. I enjoyed the reading material on the history of the schoolhouse cabin. Plenty of toiletries were stocked for our family. Sarah’s communication was consistent and much appreciated. We had a wonderful family trip 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianne m.

21 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School house

The cabin is very comfortable and welcoming and very clean. It was all we needed for our time there. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Muller

Sarah, a long time resident and former Yellowstone National Park employee, offers guidance about anything from where to eat, hike, fish, to finding the nearest hot spring.

Her own cabin is located on the property, and she is happy to share her local knowledge of the area.

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English

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Cozy, Rustic Cabins near Chico Hot Springs & only 35 mins to YELLOWSTONE PARK!!

House Rules

Children

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Pets

Smoking

Important information

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About the area

Pray

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

9.6/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Dawn K.

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Great stay!

Ron F.

8/10 Good

Christi D.

Christi D.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Wonderful cabin

Maureen B.

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Cozy Honeymoon getaway

A C.

10/10 Excellent

Hope W.

Sweet Honeymoon!

Hope W.

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

Tanya G.

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Schoolhouse Cabin

Kim S.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Old Chico Schoolhouse

Dawn T.

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell H.

Breathtaking

Mitchell H.

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.