Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access
Cowboy Lake is truly one of a kind - rustic and refined log lodge with 4 large bedrooms (sleeping up to 12 people), 5 baths, an entertainment style kitchen and living room, indoor gas fireplace, outdoor patio fireplace, 360 views with PRIVATE pond, walking and biking trails that lead to Chico Hot Springs Resort.
The Lodge sits on a hilltop in a private, gated neighborhood in the heart of Paradise Valley with privacy and views.
The home is an easy 30 minute drive to the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. You can also fish on the private trout pond within the gated community; go horseback riding, soak in mineral hot springs, or get a massage at Chico Hot Springs, less than 1 mile down the road. This is all done while enjoying the benefits of a PRIVATE vacation rental home that feels like your own private lodge, with 360 degrees of the most drool worthy mountain valley in the country.
Cowboy Lake Lodge is the perfect location for launching day trips to SW Montana rivers, trails and National Parks, family gatherings or a group retreat. Perfectly appointed, the home that comfortably sleeps 12 is 1st class in every way. There isn't an inch of the home that isn't refined, Montana, and luxurious. At Cowboy Lake you could stay at the house and just take in the views, or spend a week exploring the overwhelming amount of recreation opportunities out the back door (literally).
Paved quiet, gated neighborhood is perfect for families who bring bikes with them for kids or adults alike to ride, walk and roam freely and safely. Bring your own fly fishing gear for amazing trout fishing in the "lake" where you are guaranteed a bite! We do request no bait and catch and release only, please. See an aerial video of our property here: https://youtu.be/GLVLTZoNPTk
ACCOMODATIONS: Oversized open floor plan living and dining room with doors to the outside covered patios. The home was built for a crowd and entertaining. 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs with a bonus sleeping area. The upstairs also has a large game room with oversized couches, TV with DirectTV and DVD player, game table and wet bar. Outside you find beautiful natural landscaping to highlight the views with a large outside dining table and a separate area with a fireplace and private nook. The kitchen has ample room and state of the art appliances for cooking meals large or small and the home has an additional refrigerator in the garage for stocking up on all the food and beverages for your stay. The living space has plenty of room for gathering, playing games, enjoying the fireplace and gazing out the floor to ceiling windows that frame the unobstructed views of the Absaroka Mountain Range.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: 1) Master suite on the main level with oversized bathroom and king bed, private entrance to the patio and outdoor fireplace 2) Guest room on the main level with queen bed and adjoining full bath 3) Upstairs has another private room with queen bed, attached full bath and private balcony 4) A breezeway "bonus room" has a single twin bed 5) The "Bunk Room" has 2 twin beds, 1 trundle bed and a bunk bed with twin on top and bottom (sleeps a total of 5), attached 3/4 bath 6) An additional 1/2 bath is upstairs just off the game room.
The home does sit in a private, gated community with HOA Rules. Guests are expected to abide by all neighborhood courtesies.
The gate to the community has a code that will be sent to you before arrival. There is a garage key pad for your convenience.There is also a lockbox with key by the man door to the garage. Guest staying at this home are given access to the amenities within the Buffalo Ranch private neighborhood. These amenities are for the paying GUESTS only. These include catch and release fishing on the private pond, and the walking and biking trails. You have access to the entire home and garage.
Garbage service is not available at this location, there are several places nearby to dispose of your bagged garbage, a map will be provided.
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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 first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Pray
Pray is home to this vacation home. 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 Yellowstone River and Gallatin National Forest.
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 39 min drive - 67.0 km
Restaurants
‪Wild Flour Bakery - ‬6 min drive
‪Follow Yer'Nose Smoke Shack - ‬6 min drive
‪Emigrant Outpost - ‬4 min drive
‪Chico Saloon - ‬4 min drive
‪The Old Saloon - ‬6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access?
As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access on May 31, 2026 start from $1,133, 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 Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Your own private Mountain Lodge - Rugged Montana Views With Year Round Access located?
This family-friendly Pray vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone River, and Gallatin National Forest. Dailey Lake is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The property was beautiful! We had a wonderful time here and would stay again.
Hannah Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 1, 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed our home. Please come back and visit us again anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heidi H.
Mar 2, 2026
Magical Views!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing!! The home and views were surreal. Truly a magical Montana experience. Highly recommend and would stay here again !
Heidi H.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 4, 2026
We are thrilled that you enjoyed our home. Please come back and visit us again anytime
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
peter j.
Feb 16, 2026
Cowboy Lake rental - Key to Montana
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was top notch! Thanks for the perfect experience for Lauren’s 40th birthday party!!
peter j.
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 18, 2026
We are thrilled that Lauren had such a fabulous 40th! We hope to host you for her 41st too!
Beautiful home for our family vacation with easy access to Livingston, Yellowstone, Chico Hot Springs, and more. Stunning location in the heart of Paradise Valley. We've been coming to the area for years, and HIGHLY recommend this property.
Anne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2025
We are so glad that you enjoyed our home. Please come back and visit us again anytime
Our stay was fabulous! The house was even more wonderful than pictures. Every room was clean and everything we needed was furnished. An amazing property!
Kate G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2025
We are thrilled that you enjoyed our home! Please come back and visit us again anytime
The house was amazing! Views, incredible! The house fit us perfectly for a family of 12 with bedrooms and seating for dinner. The pictures on the website were very true to how it actually looked, and the amenities were spectacular.We could not have picked a more perfect house for our family.
Cindy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2025
We loved hosting you all! Please come back and visit us again anytime
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lauren F.
Oct 5, 2025
The perfect place.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent property for a classic Yellowstone visit for our Yoga retreat. Deena is top notch and extremely responsive. She helped us find the right place with enough bathrooms and bedrooms. Would love to work with Key Montana Properties again.
Lauren F.
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2025
We loved getting to know you Lauren and are thrilled that your retreat went so well. Please come back and visit us again anytime!
This house was the perfect spot to get away with seven of my best friends for a yoga retreat at Chico Hot Springs. It was spacious with plenty of beds for everyone and has an awesome layout where we could all be together. I would definitely stay here again!
Nicole J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 15, 2025
We are thrilled that you all had such a great stay with us! Please come back and visit us again anytime
So glad that you enjoyed your stay! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eric G.
Jul 14, 2025
One of our best vacations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great home in stunning location. Our family of 9 fit comfortably and really enjoyed staying for our 10 day retreat. I would highly recommend using Key Montana for you next vacation
Eric G.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2025
We loved hosting you all! Please come back and visit us again anytime.
Beautiful house with amazing views!! Plenty of room for our large family group of 12😊😊 outside seating wonderful!! Kids enjoyed ping pong and upstairs game room!!
We enjoyed the stay very much!!
Jennifer T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2024
We truly enjoyed hosting you and your family! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
I used this property for a staff retreat for our clinic staff. It allowed us to stay together and we were able to utilize the space to stay and learn together. The kitchen was well stocked with spices and dishes we needed for meals. We really enjoyed being close to Chico for the hot springs and a nice dinner.
Jamie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed staying in our home. Please come back and visit us again anytime!
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home! Close to Chico Hot Springs, Yellowstone, river float -- although the pond near the home is reason enough not to want to leave! Home has everything you need, and the view is fantastic.
Donna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2023
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
We had the most wonderful trip to Montana! This house checked all of the boxes for our Christmas family vacation in Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley was beautiful. The two days of snow fall made our mountain hikes a bonus during our trip here. Everything was absolutely perfect at the beautiful mountain home with excellent views! See you again soon!
Donna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2025
We are so glad that everything was perfect! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
Overall amazing trip! The home was beautiful and communication with the property manager was wonderful. Located in a gated community, with views, walking trails and a short walk to the neighborhood pond. Close enough to Yellowstone National Park and plenty of fishing access sites along the highway. Highly recommend!!!
Eunice G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2024
We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at our home! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
Loved this home and the views! Our grandkids especially enjoyed catching fish in the lake. Deena at Key Montana was very helpful. We made a lot of lasting memories and will definetly stay here again.
Peggy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2022
We are thrilled you all had such a lovely vacation! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
The home was everything we expected and more. Well stocked, beautiful views and comfortable. The property manager (Brooke) was responsive and any question that we had, she was quick to respond. We highly recommend this property or any that Key Montana Properties manage.
George H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2021
We are thrilled you all had such a lovely stay with us! Please come back and visit us again anytime!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Xen S.
Apr 15, 2021
Great house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was as advertised and more. We had plenty of room and the views were amazing.
Xen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 17, 2021
We are thrilled you had such a lovely stay! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
May 29, 2024
Perfect Home in the Valley!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We went to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and the home exceeded expectations. Beautiful home with even better views!
Karen S.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2024
We are thrilled that you all enjoyed your stay with us! Please come back and visit us again anytime!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy C.
Aug 10, 2025
Family Reunion Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house and property was exactly as described, but even better in person! Very clean, comfortable and inviting. Customer service was immediate and questions were answered by the friendly manager. Our family enjoyed the many windows worth of amazing views, both inside & outdoor fireplaces and patios. The location was perfect for us to attend our reunion in Livingston, multiple visits to Chico Hot Springs and a day in Yellowstone was easily manageable. I would recommend this incredible property to anyone visiting the area.
Tracy C.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2025
We love that you enjoyed your stay at our home. Please come back and visit us again anytime!
About the host
Hosted by Brooke Laird
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