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Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!

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A lodge with a deck overlooking a river, surrounded by dense forest and a mountain backdrop.
A wooden porch with a railing, a hanging flower basket, and a flower bed with pink flowers.
A cozy log cabin interior with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A lodge with a covered porch, wooden railings, and potted plants.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Gallatin River
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gallatin Gateway, MT
  • Place, Big Sky Town Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Ousel Falls Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Sky Resort
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs bunkroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom with private bathroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub

Master Private Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!

Stay at the most sought after home on the Gallatin River in Big Sky, Montana. Want to fish from the deck? No problem. Want to sit in a hot tub while looking up river during the summer or gazing at the stars at night after a great day of skiing? No problem. Need Privacy? How about two thousand feet of river frontage on thirteen acres. Can't beat that anywhere in Big Sky. What about a cozy rustic winter home? With its two fireplaces, full kitchen, log dining room table , a bar area with popcorn maker you won't want to leave. Make your reservations today.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 109975
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gallatin Gateway

Located in Gallatin Gateway, this cabin is on the waterfront. Big Sky Resort and Big Sky Golf Course 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 Gallatin River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Gallatin Gateway, MT

What's nearby

  • Historic Crail Ranch - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Big Sky Community Park - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Big Sky Town Center - 16 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Ousel Falls Park - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Big Sky Resort - 27 min drive - 28.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy Coffee Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tips Up - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Waypoint - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Corral Bar, Steakhouse & Motel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thai Basil - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Guesthouse on the Beautiful Gallatin River - Hot Tub w/ Amazing Views! located?

This family-friendly Gallatin Gateway cabin is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River. Warren Miller Performing Arts Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 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
Fantastic property! Has everything you need for a family trip to Big Sky and the Yellowstone area. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very beautiful and tranquil location. We traded time catching trout in the river with relaxing in the hot tub. Beautiful drive into the park. Even saw a grizzly on the way there. House itself has everything you need. This is our second booking there and we will do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location just far enough outside of Big Sky while also still convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right on the Gallatin River. We had 6 people (4 adults & 2 kids) and all comfortably slept upstairs. There was still room for 8 downstairs. The location was perfect for us. Yellowstone West gate was less than an hour drive. Ziplining was 20ish minutes, ATV/UTV riding about 1/3 mile from house. Horseback riding nearby with plenty of other riding options available if they are booked up. Bozeman was about an hour away. The museum of the rockies was great. Now we are back home and need some rest from our vacation. We had a blast and did something every day so the hot tub was a blessing in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing location. House is very cozy with two lovely fire places, and loved the hot tub by the river. Kitchen is well stocked. Location is great with nearby fishing, hiking, skiing, restaurants. House was an excellent place to hang out with family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very clean and rustic setting. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for leaving the guesthouse so clean and washing all the towels. It really was a big help. Hope to see you and your brothers again. Carolyn & Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic accommodations in a beautiful location!

Fantastic accommodations in a beautiful location. Could not have asked for a better vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
We hope to see you again with your fishing buddies. It's always fun to have such great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet & relaxing!

The perfect family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for the 5 Star review. It helps us know we are doing things right!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property!

Our second stay at this property. Lovely home and the location suits us to visit Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton. We will be back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Lisa and once again we'll look forward to your return visit!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect. Everything!!! The hosts were so nice and came to check on us twice. Gave us tips for yellowstone and fishing. We definitely want to return!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Great place for 4 couples trying to get away! We enjoyed our time here and will be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
I loved seeing your two motorcycles on the trailer behind your truck. I knew you would head up Buck Ridge for some awesome views. It's a real plus having the trail head so near our guesthouse. Looking forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place for a family vacation. Access to fly fishing couldn’t be better as the property is located directly on the Gallatin River. Proximity to Big Sky is excellent .West entrance to Yellowstone is reachable as well. Terry and Carolyn were great hosts . They were there for us if we needed them. Looking to go back again next year ! Highly recommend this guest cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite place to stay anywhere

We have stayed here 5 or 6 times and always relax and cherish the stay. Super comfortable, right next to the river and very spacious. We love the hot tub and back deck. High quality bedding and everything needed to make a good meal. Very nice hosts. You can not go wrong by staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

The Guesthouse is a gem! Location is perfect for all activities we did and the accommodations were just as advertised. We had plenty of room and enjoyed the deck and hot tub as well. Carolyn and Terry were very gracious hosts as well. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful home

We stay in the Big Sky area every year and this was our favorite place. The guest house was beyond our expectations. It was private and right on the Gallatin River. The home was clean and inviting. Very spacious, lots of room, incredibly clean. Close enough to Big Sky, without the traffic it can sometimes have. We very much enjoyed our stay. Bed in the master bedroom was super comfortable. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back. Terry and Carolyne were perfect hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the O’Neill guest house… from the location, house amenities, host hospitality and communication, etc. etc. All was perfect. The only bad part was that we had to leave :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our third stay at this awesome house

Everything about this house is great. Comfy beds, nice dining table to gather at, and a great living room with woodstove for end of day. Great, spotless hot tub made for some incredible stargazing. Carolyn and Terry are the most awesome hosts on all of VRBO. I could go on and on.................
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Steve for your kind remarks about the guesthouse. Hope to see you again. Carolyn & Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True Montana experience

This house is perfect both inside and outside. We loved the outdoor sitting area and had our suppers out next to the Gallatin River. They have thought of everything to make you feel at home. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Hi Greta: I'm so sorry we didn't get to meet you. Every time we looked your way, your car was gone. You were a busy bunch!!! Thank you for your kind comments and for leaving the guesthouse so perfect. We really appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, beautiful location, awesome hosts!

My family of 4 brought along the grandparents and we all had a wonderful time enjoying this home, it as perfect! We had many fun nights around the dining room table playing cards and it was even cool enough to have a fire one night, what a treat! We loved the river out back, my boys spent hours building boats out of sticks and leaves and letting them "set sail" while my husband fished in the river every day! We loved the deck, bbq, and coffee and wine while listening to the sounds of the river. Carolyn and Terri where delightful hosts and were so wonderful answering our questions, it was a pleasure meeting them and staying at their beautiful home. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
You have two darling boys. It was great to see them enjoy the outdoors at every opportunity. Hopefully, you'll return to Big Sky sometime in the near future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely winter haven

Our family of 6 came over the Christmas holidays and spent our time downhill skiing at Big Sky (20 min drive from the house), miles of beautiful cross country skiing at Lone Mountain Ranch, hiking, and one day of snowmobiling in Yellowstone (50 min drive). On a rest day we drove into Bozeman to shop, see a movie and go to the indoor climbing gym. So much to do. The house is nicely situated off the road so you have a feeling of privacy and seclusion, and the back deck is right on the Gallatin River. Hot tub on the deck is fantastic: gentle snowfall on your head or millions of stars on a clear night. The house is spacious and clean, love the Montana decor. Has everything you need for a fabulous family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
You were sure packing in a lot of activities while in Big Sky. It's good you saved some time for one the favorite things to do at the ONeill Guesthouse...sit in the spa on a star-filled night and relax. Lots of snow made for great skiing and snowmobiling but a day off visiting Bozeman was a nice break. Many visitors come to Big Sky but never take the time to go to Bozeman. They sadly miss a cute Montana town!! I would like to thank you for leaving the guesthouse so clean. I always try to thank our special guests that treat our place like home. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

We can't say enough about this property! It is a lovely guest house that is well supplied with everything you may need or want. The location is also perfect!!! It was so comfortable and we loved listening to the Gallatin River as we drifted off to sleep each night. The Gallatin is just feet away off the beautiful deck and we enjoyed sitting there each evening...watching the water and looking for wildlife. We love fly fishing and were able to catch and release some nice trout right in this spot! The icing on the cake was that the Hosts, Terry & Carolyn, were so welcoming, informative and helpful. We spent just a short amount of time with them and left feeling like we have new friends. We are so appreciative that they shared their piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Great place to explore all the amazing experiences Big Sky and West Yellowstone offers! The home is spread out and our family of three generations had more than enough space to unwind without bumping into each other, The grandkids loved playing in the snow and all the adults fell in love with the beauty of Montana. The kitchen had everything you could need and we loved dining in a couple times in front of the fire and sharing our days of fun and adventure. The hosts were more than accommodating and when asked about sledding for the grandkids delivered some sleds within a few minutes ....wow is all we can say! Can't wait to return!!! Kathy Lambert Stayed Feb. 18th - 25th 2017
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
We are so glad you had such a great time with your family at our guesthouse. Luckily, we had many sleds because that is one our grandkids favorite thing to do and it's free!!! Hopefully, you will return soon to enjoy another winter vacation in Big Sky. Also, thank you for leaving the guesthouse in such great shape. We really appreciate it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous property

Our party consisted of 4 adults. We arrived June 4, 2017 staying for 6 days at this special home. The home is spacious and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing on the deck with our coffee in the morning and then in the hot tub in the evening - both with the sound of the Gallatin River as it flowed by. It doesn't get any better! Carolyn and Terry's attention to detail is reflected in all aspects of the house. They responded immediately to any question we had. We booked a full day tour of Yellowstone and took the lift tour to the top of Lone Mountain as well as some short driving trips to check out the wildlife. It is the perfect spot to experience the grandeur of the Big Sky area. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
That deck is a perfect way to enjoy the Gallatin River while sipping a cup of coffee and planning your day in Big Sky country. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed it and our guesthouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING!

We had a wonderful time at the O'Neill guesthouse. The pictures do not do it justice! Lots of family memories made. Despite the rain. We still had a great time. We traveled back and forth to Yellowstone several times. Great hikes and lots of site seeing both in Yellowstone and Big Sky. Hot tub was amazing, nice and relaxing after a long day. The calming sounds of the river made it even more relaxing. The house it self was very spacious with great amenities. Lots of board games, popcorn maker with supplies, nicely equipped kitchen, great beds and comfy sheets.They even supplied bear spray! This was our first time to the area, our family vacations usually are to the beach....so glad the kids asked to do something different this year! Thank you so much Terry and Carolyn for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Well, we are glad you changed your regular family trip from the beach to Montana. It was pleasure having you stay with us. There are still many more hikes and sites to see so maybe you'll return for another visit sometime in the future. You treated our guesthouse like your home. Thank you for that special attention. We appreciated it.

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn & Terry ONeill

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Terry and Carolyn O'Neill, Big Sky, Montana residents for 33 years.

Why they chose this property

Terry and I were on our way to Yellowstone National Park when we spent the night in Big Sky, Montana. Needless to say, the next day was a glorious July day and we immediately fell in love with Big Sky. After extending our stay another 4 days, we began planning our next trip to Montana to ski Lone Mountain. That January we knew it had won our hearts and we began our search for the perfect property. In 1991 we purchased our thirteen acre paradise on the Gallatin River. It was the best decision we have ever made!!

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