Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park
Located just 6 miles from the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This 2-bed, 2-bath home has quick access to the extensive network of snowmobile and UTV/ATV trails that West Yellowstone has become famous for. With a spacious private parking area this home is perfect for those wanting to bring a toy hauler with all their own toys. The coziness of a lodge, mixed with luxurious bedding/towels, and sprinkled with adventure and fun! This place has something for everyone: Take a breath-taking walk right out the front door through the National Forest or stay in and relax! We also provide some fun outdoor toys to help everyone burn off some energy! We hope your group loves this place as much as we do!
This property is professionally managed by Sweet Home Montana Property Management.
This is a pet free home. You will be charged a $1000 fee if you bring a pet into this home.
Bear Cub:
2-bedroom, 2-bathroom newly constructed home. Spacious living room with a couch, recliners, gas fireplace, and flat screen TV! Two hide-a-beds that fold out of the cabinets offer comfy sleeping arrangements. Close the barn door in the evenings for some privacy or open it up to create one large space that is great for entertaining. The primary bedroom suite hosts a king-size bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom offering a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 also comes with a king-size bed and TV. Please note: the two king bedrooms share the same entrance and are separated by a sliding barn door. Enjoy the spacious deck with fantastic forest views, Weber barbecue grill, and patio furniture for those summer evening dinners.
Key Residence Features: Only 6 Miles to the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park Air conditioning
BBQ Grill Wi-Fi Satellite TV Spacious parking Down comforters (Alternative options not available)
Bedroom Configuration: Primary Bedroom – King-size Bed, Ensuite Bathroom
King Bedroom 1 – King-size bed
Living Room— Two “end table” cabinets with twin beds inside
Kitchen Amenities and Supplies: Electric Range Coffee Maker Toaster Baking/Cooking Basics Microwave Dishwasher
Dining: Table for 6 people in dining area
Island bar with seating for 3
Amenities: The following complimentary amenities are available for your comfort. *The guest(s) are responsible for any additional items you may require during your stay.*
Salt and Pepper, 2 rolls of paper towels, 3 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 roll of kitchen trash bags, dishwasher pods, 1 pack of sanitizing wipes, 1 sponge, 1 bottle of liquid dish washing soap, 1 box of facial tissues per bathroom, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap in all bathrooms.
Bathroom Amenities and Supplies: Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Wash Cloths, Bathmats, and Hair Dryer
Inside Amenities: Flat Screen TVs with Satellite TV WIFI Air conditioning Gas fireplace Forced Air Heating Washer and Dryer Mud Room/Laundry Room
Air Conditioning: Air conditioning is available at this property.
Outside Amenities: Gas Grill, Covered porch, Outdoor games, Spacious parking area (Winter guests please note that snow will slide off the roof, please be cautious of falling snow.)
Communications: Wireless Internet (WIFI) - Speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area Cable/Satellite TV
Included Services: This home is professionally cleaned (EPA approved cleaners) and all linens are professionally laundered. Linens provided, Towels provided, On-Call Maintenance, On-Call Management Team
View and Location: Wooded Forest Views, 6 miles to West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, 5 Miles to the town of West Yellowstone
This includes emotional support animals. Only service animals are permitted. Under federal law, service animals are dogs who are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities. Dogs, pets, and other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort and companionship, or emotional support do not qualify as service animals and are not permitted.
Misrepresenting your pet as a service animal negatively impacts the quality of life and independence for service animal users. Under Montana law it is illegal to fraudulently misrepresent your pet as a service animal.
No fires Additional taxes and fees may apply Minimum Age Requirements
Yellowstone National Park Operating Dates: The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is open seasonally. The summer season typically runs from the 3rd Saturday in April until November 1st. The West Entrance then closes from November 1st until Mid-December. The entrance then reopens for the winter for oversnow travel season. The oversnow season typically runs from Mid-December until Mid-March. The entrance closes again until the opening day of the summer season in April. These dates are subject to change, please confirm park operating dates prior to booking your stay.
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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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
West Yellowstone
Located in West Yellowstone, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Buffalo Bar - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Yellowstone Beer Company - 6 min drive
Wild West Pizzeria - 6 min drive
Hanks Chop Shop - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park?
As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park on Jul 28, 2026 start from $756, 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 Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shepherd Family Retreats- Bear Cub: 2BR, 2BA home 6 min from Yellowstone National Park located?
Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Tweedy Lake. Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Thank you for reviewing your stay! It is always great to know we helped our guests have a wonderful visit to our corner of the world. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future!
Had a great stay at this house with our family of 5. We enjoyed being a few minutes west of West Yellowstone, felt secluded and peaceful. The home was in great shape, very clean, and well stocked with everything we needed.
Rich L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2022
Thanks for the review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
This is a unique home perfect for exploring Yellowstone.
John-David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2023
Hi John,
Thank you for taking time out of your day to write us a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cub. Come back and visit soon!
We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this property. It was convenient and close to West Yellowstone. We are a family of 5 and we had plenty of room.
Jeremiah J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2024
Thank you for staying with us at Sweet Home Montana!
Everything about this home was amazing. Extremely clean when we arrived and everything was exactly as described in the listing.
I would highly recommend this home and would stay here again.
One of the nicest VRBO homes we have stayed in. They truly go above and beyond to make everything really nice.
Travis D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! Our team will be happy to hear you enjoyed yourselves!
Excellent home in quiet location, close to West Yellowstone
Loved our visit to this property. It is very comfortable and in a quiet area. The owner went out of her way to ensure all necessities were available and even alert a lovely welcome hamper of local goodies. Highly recommend.
M R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2022
Thank you for the review! We are happy to have hosted you, come back and stay again!
This is a nice property and was reasonably priced and great for our needs. We would rent here again! Clean and very well stocked with cooking utensils. Layout is a bit strange (two bedrooms are connected and separated by a barn door) and not conducive to watching TV but who goes to West Yellowstone to watch shows?
Lynne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2025
Thank you for reviewing your stay! We are glad you enjoyed your time here in Yellowstone country! Come back and stay again soon.
Like new home with every amenity that yeah you can think of, in a perfect location and great communication with management. Very clean and would definitely stay again. We were very happy and hate to go.
heather d.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! Come back and visit soon!
If you’re going to Yellowstone you’ll love this location. Close to the west entrance. Very clean and the owners thought of everything when appointing the place. The only odd part of the house is you have to go through one bedroom to another in order to get to the hallway. Otherwise, I highly recommend staying
Stephen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2024
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we can't wait to see you next time!
We stayed here while visiting Yellowstone National Park. The accommodations were excellent and the location was close to the West Park entrance. The property was very clean and everything seemed brand new. While the exterior of the property was nothing to rave about, the rental served our purposes perfectly. I would highly recommend it.
Gregory M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for your review! Our team will be so happy to hear your feedback! We are always happy to know we provided a great stay for our guests.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
Jul 10, 2023
BEST vacation rental
This was the best vacation rental! It was spotless! I'm really picky about cleanliness, and this exceeded my expectations. And I have never seen a better stocked rental. Anything you could possibly want is there. I can't recommend this highly enough.
Wonderful property. Looks as if it has been recently renovated. All kitchen items are brand new. Fans in the bedroom are incredible - took a pic so I could buy
Leigh P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
Thank you for your review Leigh. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. This home is a new construction, it was finished back in 2020 and is one of my favorite listings!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eric M.
Jul 10, 2023
Great New Home
Awesome new home close to West Yellowstone. All new amenities and the owners were very helpful with instructions and also gave a sack of goodies. Beds are very. Onfortable. Only complaint for us is the pillows were a bit on the soft side but to each his own. Thanks again for a great place to stay.
This house is in a great location just 5-minutes from West Yellowstone. It was clean and comfortable with everything we needed in the kitchen. I'd give it 5 stars except for the floor plan. We booked because both bedrooms had king-sized beds. However, the adjoining 2-bedroom configuration is awkward with the sliding barn door wall between the two bedrooms requiring passage through one to the other. Somehow we missed seeing that aspect when we booked, so were surprised upon arrival. Probably not a big problem for a family, but for two couples (our situation) it could definitely be awkward.
Nancy Hidy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 28, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback! Your attention to detail helps us improve our guest experience and ultimately helps us provide a better stay for all our guests. We do hope you enjoyed your time here in West Yellowstone and we hope to host you again soon!
We had two adult couples staying in the house. It was very clean and well supplied. It is located about 5 minutes outside of West Yellowstone in a quite area. The living room was very nice with a large TV. Our only negative was that the couple in the master had to walk through the other bedroom to get to the living area. The two bedrooms were separated only by sliding barn doors. This was not a good setup for two adult couples. For a young family it would be great.
Terry B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 27, 2024
Thank you for reviewing your stay! We are glad you enjoyed your time here in Yellowstone country! Come back and stay again soon.
I chose this house due to its location (close to W. Yellowstone gate) and its new condition and amenities. The house is very nice and beds are really comfortable. My wife liked the fact it had a tub in one bathroom; she is a bath fan. Both bedrooms are adjacent to one another, separated by a barn door. So, to get to the rest of the house from one, you pass thru the other. Since we were traveling with our grandson, the layout worked perfectly well. When we arrived, I was a bit concerned that the house is located at the corner of the side road and main highway. With the windows open at night I thought road noise might be a distraction but it really wasn’t. All in all, a great stay.
Michael G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2024
We are always happy to hear such positive feedback from our guests. Come back and visit again soon!
Bear Cub was cozy, comfortable, and convenient. While we didn't cook much during our stay, everything we needed was available. The two kings beds were very comfortable. The bathroom included plush towels, plenty of shampoo, conditioner, and soap. The washer and dryer set was nice so we could do laundry before packing to head home. The cabin was super clean. Ice chests and bear spray were in the cabin. The bear spray gave us peace of mind during our hikes and the ice chests were nice for our picnic lunches in the park. The cabin is next to a minor highway but we didn't notice traffic noise. We did leave the windows on the road side of the cabin closed the entire time, only opening the windows on the opposite side of the cabin. It was enough to keep us plenty cool at night. We would definitely stay again on return visits.
Connie P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We always appreciate when our guests take the time to leave an honest and detailed review.
Brand new beautiful super comfy cabin. Great location. Clean, has everything you need and more. Super easy check in, easy to work with property management.
My family and I spent a week here and it was so lovely. From the booking, to check-in and check out everything was super easy.
The home was spotless and everything seemed very new. The house is very well equipped with anything you may need. The beds were comfy and all the linens and towels were high quality.
The living room set up and fireplace made for some very cozy evenings after a long day in the park.
Situated only 5-6 miles from West Yellowstone and the west gate of the park this home is conveniently located but away from the hustle of town.
We would definitely stay again and highly recommend it to anyone.
The physical address listed on the home does not match the address listed on the VRBO listing. One says 30 the other 24 so it was a bit confusing. When the door code worked we knew we knew we were at the right house.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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