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Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!

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View of the house from across the Madison River.
North facing exterior
South facing of new Hot Tub installed Summer of '21
River front deck
Living room with kitchen and open loft above, 8/28/22

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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West Yellowstone, MT
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Studio apt.

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!

'Check out our Video - scroll to the right of the last picture above.'

Our custom built, 1600 sf cabin, which we affectionately refer to as 'The Fishing Shack', was completed in the fall of 2008. An additional 350 sf studio apartment was completed in 2013. The property is located on the Madison River, known for its majestic beauty and world class fly fishing. The cabin is a gorgeous, 35 minute drive to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park and about an hour to the winter hot spot, Big Sky Ski Resort. With its fabulous location, reclaimed barnwood floors, custom kitchen, 3 flat screen TVs, a Jotul wood-burning stove, and floor to ceiling windows, it is a magical vacation spot.

The primary suite has a queen bed with pillow top mattress, Smart TV, French doors opening to a 5 person Jacuzzi Tub overlooking the river, and a custom built pebble shower with dual shower heads (including a rain head). There are two bedrooms upstairs, each with log bunk beds (twin on top & queen below). Open the windows and let the smell of the mountains and the sound of the river lull you to sleep. The open loft has a cozy seating area, a third TV with DVD player, and game system for the kids (and the kids at heart). Directly on the river, you will find a large fire pit perfect for staying warm and making s'mores while watching the fishermen in your family catch that big brown just feet away.

Our cabin is located 30 minutes south of Ennis and 35 minutes from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is situated in a friendly residential community with about six other homes and delightful neighbors. It is across the river from a Forest Service campground and a short walk to the world famous 'Grizzly Bar & Grill' (you must sample their delightful wine selection).

Fill the long summer days with activities such as fishing from the property, floating the Madison, exploring Yellowstone National Park, hiking beautiful mountain trails, horseback riding, listening to live music while sipping local wines and soaking in the Norris Hot Springs, experiencing an authentic Montana rodeo or riding the antique railway in historic Virginia City.

We hope you enjoy our cabin as much as we do, and we look forward to sharing the beauty of Montana with you.

~The Stewarts
Dave and Heather
Cole, Emerson, Eve and Soleil

Keywords: Cabin, Madison, Yellowstone, Montana, hot tub, fly fishing

Property manager

Dave Stewart

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a max of two cars allowed in the driveway and NO trailers or motorhomes allowed, as our driveway cannot accommodate RV's.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

West Yellowstone

Located in West Yellowstone, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Yellowstone Big Gun Fun are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Yellowstone, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Park Zipline - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playmill Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Running Bear Pancake House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Yellowstone Town Park, Yellowstone Park West Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Gallatin National Forest and Great Whirligig are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 194 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
This is our second stay at “The Fishing Shack” and overall we were pleased with our trip. The location is very remote so it’s important to stock up with food and other supplies you’ll need ahead of time. The Grizzly Bar restaurant is within a short walk, but requires a reservation that can only be made within a two week time frame. The best review I can give is that we will be back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
It was a beautiful house and the location on the Madison River was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Country
Our family had the best time staying at The Fishing Shack. We put a lot of miles on the car doing lots of things. Beautiful hikes and scenery! It was always nice to come back to the huge deck overlooking the Madison river. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
had a great time at a wonderful home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
You could feel the love and care that the owners have for there home. We had a fabulous time. Fantastic location. Thank yoi
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and owner was great to work with
This property was great and really clean. Fishing was good even though it was a little low.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sunita V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous River Biews
The house was beautiful! Modern and clean. The back deck with the river views was amazing. Owner was very responsive to questions and made sure our stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abagail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and its location. It was a lovely drive into West Yellowstone. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

KIM B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Riverside Cabin Stay
We stayed here while mostly visiting Yellowstone National Park. This is a lovely cabin and we would've enjoyed it immensely but there was a mice problem. In the evening on our first night (and each subsequent night) we spotted several mice running out from under the fireplace and underneath the living room sofa then into the kitchen at one point on the counter top and onto the stove top then climbing into the control panel of the stove. We tried to catch them and looked for mouse traps to set but couldn't find any. I contacted the property owner and after checking said he was unable to locate a company to take care of it. I said we would try to find traps to buy in West Yellowstone but we were not successful finding any in the town. This problem put quite a damper on our evening family game and talk time since no one wanted to sit anywhere while mice were running around. I was hoping to be offered some compensation back for all of this but it didn't happen. If you're alright with mice running through your place then you will be able to enjoy this beautiful place. We loved sitting out on the deck and listening/watching the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madison river getaway
We loved our stay! Great home even better location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Montana magic
My family of adult children and their spouses stayed at the fish shack for a wonderful week in early July. The place is "as advertised" and was very comfortable for up to 4 couples, we had one couple stay in the separate guest house. The place is right on the Madison river and is a fly fisherman's dream with an enormous amount of hatches occuring most of the day which made for excellent trout fishing, albeit was a bit "buggy" for the non-fisherman. We took the beautiful ~35 minute drive thru the Montana Rockies along the Madison river and Earthquake Lake to West Yellowstone and did the park most days. Yellowstone is a unique place in the world and despite being jaded global travellers who have "seen it all" we were all blown away by the geysers, hot springs, waterfalls and abundent wildlife. Thanks to the insights provided by the host, we made reservations and ate dinner 3 nights at the Grizzley Bar & Grill which has both excellent food and service in addition to a full service bar, wine and beer and is located a short 2-3 minute walk from the Fish Shack. When were were not eating out, we cooked in the well stocked kitchen. We used the hot tub be the river each night before bed. The sun sets late in July (~10pm) make it a point to see the stars as they are fantastic. There is so much more to see and do and is a perfect place for an active family that loves the outdoors. Everyone of us really enjoyed our collective experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug & Kris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful retreat!
This house is beautiful with a relaxing back deck with a stunning view!! The sounds of the river and the mountain view and oh my the stars at night - I can't say enough!! Hosts were very helpful too. I gave the location a 4 because there aren't any grocery stores or lots of restaurants near by, but that being said, it was worth the drive to have this tranquil house at the end of the day! You do have to be careful on the deck though since there aren't any railings. Great kitchen and common space. Loved our stay!!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
We absolutely fell in love with the cabin and location. All the conveniences of home with a beautiful location, great views, and great fishing out the back door! Loved hearing the sound of the river at night and sitting outside with a cup of coffee in the morning. We are sad to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views and amazing support!
The amenities and views and spaces at this property are fantastic! Idyllic. We needed help with the jacuzzi one evening and received timely and helpful advice on how to fix it. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy
The place was beautiful and very clean. We would recommend highly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cabin on the Madison
Great relaxing area! VRBO gives directions to West Yellowstone but the house is 30 minutes from West Yellowstone in Cameron MT. Definitely book at Grizzly Bar and Grill. It is the only restaurant within 15-20 miles. We also ate at the Happy Hour Bar and Grill which was pretty decent bar food. Not really family friendly though.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat & Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
The views from the kitchen and living room are amazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out and relax. Listening to the water flowing by was very therapeutic. We were only able to stay there for three nights but wish we could stay longer. Kitchen was well stocked and owners were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
The house was as advertised and well maintained. We were about 40 minutes from the West Yellowstone entrance and thoroughly enjoyed the park. The owner mentioned other sites to see in his welcome letter and we did a few of them and were not disappointed! The house also came well stocked with plenty of towels, linens, and general supplies. All that you would need!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
The house is beautiful and being on the river is awesome. The owner of the house is very easy to get a hold of and answer any questions. Probably will stay here again next yr or the year after with our southern family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay - beautiful home and views!
We stay here and visited Yellowstone - Ennis, Cameron and Virginia City before going to Hardin. Wonderful, the place was clean, beautiful and comfortable. Be careful on steps coming into the home - if you are carrying anything or if it is wet - we loved being there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug T., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
YNP and fishing base
Lovely property. The location was great for exploration. We spent many hours on the back deck, in the hot tub and in the river. The kitchen is well outfitted. Beds were comfortable. Some dust on fans and ledges and the bushes around the fire pit were overgrown. Nothing that would prevent us from returning to this very relaxing home. The owner is VERY responsive. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
What an amazing house! We loved eating dinner on the deck overlooking the Madison River every night. Barb was super helpful and Dave also reached out to check on us. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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