Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley

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A wooden door with a metal handle and a keyhole, leading to a balcony with a mountain view.
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows, and a wooden door.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.
A wooden cabin with a porch, two chairs, and flower beds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Pray, MT
  • Place, Emigrant Fishing Access Site
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chico Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Murphy Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Livingston

Livingston is home to this cottage. Emigrant Fishing Access Site and Chico 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. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Pray, MT

What's nearby

  • Emigrant Fishing Access Site - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Chico Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Yankee Jim Canyon - 18 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 28 min drive - 53.5 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman Yellowstone Intl. Airport (BZN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Emigrant Outpost - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chico Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley on Nov 5, 2026 start from $479, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lone Cactus Cottage Paradise Valley located?

Situated in Livingston, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Emigrant Fishing Access Site, Chico Hot Springs, and Gallatin National Forest. Yellowstone River and Dailey Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful private cabin with a comfortable bed! Adorably decorated, with many thoughtful extras, and such a well stocked kitchen. We found the cabin very clean and great areas for outside sunset watching. What a thoughtful host. You will love your stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for Paradise Valley vacation

Hosts could not have been nicer. All the modern conveniences of home and a perfect location near Chico, Yellowstone Valley Lodge and Sage Lodge for dining options. Private and quiet. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Lone Cactus, we enjoyed meeting you, and hope you will be back this way again. There is still so much for you to see. Thank you for taking such good care of the cottage, and leaving it so clean. Judy and Terry.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return Visit

Just as good as the first. Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2024
Tom is always a great guest to have
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing!

My husband and I stayed at this cottage for our anniversary. The cottage is gorgeous - tastefully decorated, comfortable and in a lovely, relaxing setting. Highly recommend and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you at lone cactus cottage we are so haPpy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will come back again. It is so beautiful In the winter as well. Surrounded by elk and deer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This was the perfect spot to stay in Paradise Valley!! The cabin was inviting; had wonderful amenities, and Judy was a wonderful hostess! Thanks for sharing Line Cactus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2020
It was wonderful to meet you both, you were great guests to have. Hope to see you back for a regular get away...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible property

We had an amazing stay at the lone cactus. From the views to the outdoor pavilion to the inside of the property everything was what we thought it would be and more. This will certainly be our first choice anytime we visit the region. I truly don’t think there is a better option out there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2023
Thank you for that lovely review, and we would love to have you both back any time, thanks for taking such good care of the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauty and Perfect

This cabin is amazing! The views are all around! The cabin is so well done! Every detail is met! The cabin is very clean and comfortable! We enjoyed the places created for sitting outside and taking in the views. We hope to stay again and again! It’s that good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2023
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin with all the amenities. Comfortable, just right with incredible views of paradise valley. Husband and I fly fish YNP, Yellowstone River and other rivers each year. Perfect location for easy access to Lamar valley, Yellowstone River and some private ranch creeks to fish. Great food and general store within 8 minutes from cabin. Only 25 min to Livingston or Gardiner ad well! Our favorite home base for the park for hiking and fishing to come home to cook and have wine on the porch and play cards!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning

Our family stayed here as a base for exploring yellowstone. The cottage is exactly as it appears, it is just beautiful! The decor and design is very comfortable. We very much looked forward to coming back after long days exploring and hiking. The views are spectacular and you really feel like you are away from it all. The cottage has everything you need to cook in style which is really great! We really enjoyed the stay and do not hesitate to book as it really is as good as it looks!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
It was a pleasure having you at the cottage, thank you for leaving it so clean and tidy, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will be back, you need to see this valley in the winter, we get tons of deer and elk, and of course snow.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jewel in Paradise Valley

The Lone Cactus cabin is a jewel in the heart of Paradise Valley. It’s a cozy spot to hole up in the snow and the perfect location to explore Yellowstone and the backroads in the area. The cabin is well furnished with a comfortable bed and just about anything you might need. Restaurants (Chico was a fav) and the Emigrant store (anything you desire) are nearby. Looking forward to a return. Thanks to the owners for their warm hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2020
It was great meeting you both, we are so happy you enjoyed the cottage, and we do hope you will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lone Cactus Stay

Our experience staying in this cottage was wonderful. We originally were hoping to stay on site at Chico Hot Springs. They were completely booked out and ended up staying here. Blessing in disguise. It is such a beautiful and quiet area to stay. The weather was less than desirable. We were glad to have somewhere cozy to stay. We will definitely be coming back for a summer trip. The property owners were wonderful and made communication very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

So sad to leave!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Lone Cactus Cottage. This is such an idyllic little cottage perfectly located in Paradise Valley. As soon as we pulled off the road and spied our "little house on the prairie", we knew that we'd booked the perfect place. The 360 degree views, the adorable cottage and our sweet hosts, made this one of the best vacation rentals that we've ever stayed at. Situated perfectly in-between Livingston and Gardiner, the cottage is well positioned for day trips to Yellowstone National Park but also close enough (25 min drive) to the culinary delights of Livingston to the north. The cottage is immaculate and has all the conveniences that will make your stay enjoyable. While we stayed here for just 6 nights, we could have easily stayed much longer in such a well appointed rental. We will miss seeing the cows out of the back kitchen window, the deer grazing in the early morning and the cute little hare we saw regularly hopping around. The Lone Cactus Cottage was perfect for our first visit to Montana. We hope to be back this winter to experience this beautiful area during a different season and will most certainly be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
Sabina and Dan it was such a pleasure having you stay at our cottage, and meeting you, it was very sad to see you leave. We loved the fact that you jumped right in to do everything Paradise Valley has to offer, plus also doing a little relaxing in the cottage. You are both welcome back anytime, and we are so happy you are thinking of a winter getaway here, you will fall in love with Montana even more when you see the snow on the mountains. See you soon. Judy and Terry (and thank you for the lovely review)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Little House on the Prairie

Sometimes we think we want to be in a cabin out in the middle of nowhere, but the realities of those cabins put us off. Lone Cactus however delivers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy The Paradise Valley without giving up any comforts. As a fan of Laura Ingalls’ stories, this Little House on the Prairie really delivers!! I’ll admit to being more of a Four Seasons kind of girl than someone who enjoys camping. So I was a bit nervous about this booking. But the House is everything I could have hoped for. It’s new, clean, well decorated and had every convenience we could have wanted. The lack of a king sized bed was a negative but we found the queen bed in the master bedroom to be very comfortable. The house is inside of a neighborhood called Paradise Found made up of gravel roads and is located at the very end. It backs up to a cattle ranch so we had cows grazing (on the other side of a fence) outside the kitchen window. Very charming. We were only there for two nights and wished we could have stayed longer but our plans didn’t allow for it. We will certainly book this this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Lone Cactus, we look forward to your return. Thank you for being such great guests, and taking such good care of our little cottage. Judy and Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and the kitchen was well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Montana Cottage

This was the loveliest cottage we have stayed in yet! So cute!!! Fabulous views!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Paradise Valley

This place is perfect. Stunning views in every direction. You'll rarely hear any modern ambient noises (cars, planes....) but you will hear the breeze in the tall grass, birds singing, cows lowing. The owners couldn't be nicer. The property is stocked with everything you'll need. I'll definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August Getaway!

Amazing property in the heart of Paradise Valley! Judy and Terry were wonderful hosts and made certain to provide guidance for any guest needs. Loved meeting Amen (horse) as he is an absolute sweetheart. Comfortable furnishings, great kitchen with all amenities, a brand new covered outdoor fireplace and covered horseshoe pits. The views of the mountains are 360* and quick access to 540 for traveling. Chico Hot Springs is 10 minutes down the road as is Sage Lodge. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Lone Cactus and will be returning! Thank you, Rachel, Steve, and Jack
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lone Cactus

We really enjoyed the cottage. Didn’t get to enjoy areas outside due to rain. And unfortunately due to Yellowstone River flooding we had to leave a day early. Judy & Terry were very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

The perfect stay for us during our family wedding with amazing views and accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Yellowstone

My husband and I booked this cabin for our visit to Yellowstone. The cabin is just as listed. It is very comfortable and has all the amenities you could ask for. The host are close by and ready to help with any need. We could not have been any more pleased with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Our stay exceeded our expectations by a long shot. Beautiful surroundings both inside and out. We were able to relax and it was so quiet! Will recommend to all family and friends as a great place to spend time and see Yellowstone as well
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations!

Loved the cabin, the views, and the location in general! Plan to return ASAP!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin, Great Location

Lone Cactus cabin was the perfect place for our quick stay in Pray! It was just as beautiful in person as it was in the pictures, exceptionally clean, and even decorated for Christmas! The hosts were very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Close to Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone Hot Springs, and good food and entertainment at Old Saloon. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lone Cactus Cottage

We had the best night here. The property was beautiful and the house was stunning. Perfect place to stay after our Yellowstone adventures!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Loan Cactus

Very neat cabin, had great access to hot springs, hiking, and fishing. Good food close at sage lodge. Would return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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