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The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone

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A log cabin with a pond, surrounded by a landscaped garden and trees.
A stone fireplace with a stone chimney, a wooden door, and a tiled floor.
A log cabin with a covered porch, wicker furniture, and a hanging flower basket.
A grassy field with trees and a distant mountain range.
A rustic interior with a wooden staircase, a chandelier made of antlers, and framed artwork on the walls.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Livingston, MT
  • Place, Chico Hot Springs
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Gateway Museum
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 (Master Bedroom)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Floor) w/ Full Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Main Floor) w/ Hall Full Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (2nd Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (3rd Floor)

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone

From rugged outdoor adventures to soothing comforts indoors, The Ranch at Elbow Creek will satisfy your vacation needs. An authentic Montana experience with scenic beauty, peaceful surroundings will give you the perfect vacation! Plenty of space with 5 bedrooms for your family. Hot-tub outside Master bedroom is great on cold snowy days. Front porch sitting is extra special with a perfect view of the Absaroka Mountains. Enjoy the well furnished kitchen while viewing the Gallatin Mountains. Its truly a very special property. Paradise right out your front door! This meticulously handcrafted log home will satisfy the most critical eye. The Canadian lodge-pole logs are fully scribed, Swedish Coped & are sure to impress with their large size. You'll enjoy ease of living with everything on the main level: kitchen; formal dining room; living room; master bedroom with en-suite bathroom; office space; & 2 additional bedrooms & bathroom. The loft features a family room and 2 non-conforming bedrooms, office or storage space. Relax in the ambiance of the soap stone Tulikivi fireplace, complete with a pizza oven & designed for heat efficiency & rustic appeal. The 20.5 acre property sits in a 360* picturesque setting with a pond, creeks, & well maintained landscape that provides peaceful seclusion. Elbow Creek runs right through the front yard! Shop & barn space set up for livestock. State Section state owned property at the end of Elbow Creek Road nearby. Great for hiking and riding horses. Wildlife frequent the area. The true essence of "Paradise Valley".
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Upstairs not suitable for babies/toddlers.
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must be approved by property manager.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2185653vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River, while Livingston Depot Center and Blue Slipper Theatre are cultural highlights.
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Livingston, MT

What's nearby

  • Chico Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 19.7 km
  • DePuy Spring Creek - 33 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Yellowstone Gateway Museum - 44 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Livingston Golf & Country Club - 46 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 49 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emigrant Outpost - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River's Edge Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Prey Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pray Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is The Ranch at Elbow Creek - Paradise Valley / Yellowstone located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gallatin National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Yellowstone River and Chico Hot Springs. Pine Creek Trailhead and Emigrant Fishing Access Site are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 37 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 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
Great place to stay! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was very responsive and made everything easy. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in a fantastic location. Spent a day hiking, one in Yellowstone and another flying fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the most peaceful spots to enjoy a relaxing vacation ever! Spacious, beautiful home, comfortable outdoor area, very quiet and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views all around! We enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the morning to listen to the sound of birds all around us. We felt at home and were very comfortable. The house is well stocked and clean. The host is friendly and accommodating. Our pets loved the freedom to run through out the large property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Montana!

Best place to stay in Montana!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home and Location

Our family loved our stay here! Beautiful home with serene views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous home

Location was great, quiet, and great host. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Four days in paradise

Everything was A at this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelllent Vacation!

Renee was an excellent and attentive host. Everybody loved the house and location! Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Famiy Gathering

Such a wonderful property. Very relaxing and friendly host. Very welcoming. We would absolutely choose this cabin again. You can't go wrong with this choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Host, House and View!

Perfect home for family and friends. We stayed on the front porch and enjoyed the view. Kitchen was great to work in and easy to cook. We will stay again! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elbow Creek Ranch

We had a great time, the house is very nice and the views were beautiful. We saw a lot of elk and deer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The property was amazing and completely equipped for all 12 guests with everything we needed. We were near river and mountain hikes, saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Katherine was thoughtful and helpful with any questions we had. We highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Spot!

We feel incredibly fortunate to have discovered this gem in Paradise Valley for our family gathering and celebration. The experience exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were perfect for what we needed, and the setting was breathtaking. Renee wa very helpful throughout the entire process, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would love to return and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly vacation!

Great communication with our host, everything was as described, we had a wonderful long weekend with family friends. Our gang of kids, 5 of them between 7 and 1, enjoyed the creek and running around the big yard. Thank you Renee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 days in paradise.

Very beautiful, quiet and serene. Has a good kitchen great view. Had a large family group over for a celebration prior to a wedding. We cooked for the group. Plenty of seating for everyone with the large table on the porch. Everyone thought the place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Home in a perfect setting

I have stayed at a lot of VRBO's and this was hands down the most welcoming, most convenient and most beautiful home ever. The homeowner was very quick to respond, and everything we needed was provided. We had a wonderful family vacation in large part because of this lovely home. The online pictures do not do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Ultimate

In all my years of staying at airbnb's in Europe and the US, I have never stayed at a more beautifully cared for home. The cleanliness and the equipment and organization truly beyond compare. Add to that, two lovely streams running through the property that can be heard during the night. My family and I cannot wait to return.,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Homey!

This property and home were beautiful, with mountain views all around. The home is used by the family as well, which was fun to be able to see the family photos in the walls. When we arrived, there were a few childrens socks and toys in the rooms and yard, but the cleanliness otherwise was great, and it was a wonderful stay! We played games in the yard, really enjoyed the large dining table, and even watched some TV on the front porch next to the fireplace. Very cool location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Ranch House

We booked at the last minute and Renee was very gracious in accommodating our stay. The property is located in the heart of the Paradise Valley, close to attractions like Chico Hot Springs and the best BBQ around, Follow Yer Nose. Our group’s only complaint was that there are two bedrooms upstairs but no bathrooms. All three baths are on the ground floor. The kitchen was terrific and we had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

extraordinary

A group of five sisters ages 62-75 stayed at the Elbow Creek Ranch. Words can not describe the beautiful setting with the mountains, wildlife and bubbling creek. The cabin itself was amazing. So beautiful inside. We each had our own bedroom which was a huge bonus. During our stay we went hiking, learned to fly fish and visited Yellowstone National Park.We had a true Montana experience. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection.

Some places on earth are magical - the history engrained in the land combines with the love in the dwellings and it’s amazing. Elbow Creek Lodge is one of those places. It’s large enough for a family or reunion - and was also perfect for just the two of us. Kitchen has everything you might need — heated mattress pad on the master bed — incredible views out of every window — covered front porch to listen to the birds and sit with the meandering creek in front — I could write for hours. Just be assured if you book this listing - you won’t be disappointed. The photos don’t lie! We will definitely return - for a longer period next time. Side note: if you fly fish, you’re within 15 minutes of spring creeks!! Total bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just like home

This property is very close to Copper Rose Ranch, which is where the family wedding was that we attended. This place was approx 5 minutes down the road. It was a great place to stay. There was 6 of us and others came to visit and BBQ. It was greatly stocked with everything you would need. All the staples, spices, etc. It was super relaxing, I would highly recommend. We roasted marshmallows, made smores, had coffee by the fire outside and inside. It was a great family experience, with lots of good memories made. We would stay there again in a minute. Renee, the host was super accommodating.I can't say enough good things about this experience. It was fabulous! They also have a couple of new cabins on the same property as the main house. You should really check this place out, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June-July 2 week stay

Our group was 5 adults and 4 kids (9 mo - 7 years). This turned out to be a perfect fit for this property. More would have been crowded. The photos do not do the views on this property justice - they don't call this this Paradise Valley for nothing. The kids had a ball here, especially in the creek (which was full when we arrive 6/22 but was dry by 7/4) and the sluice (which continued to flow; in both cases adult supervision needed). The other reviews do a good job describing this. 50 minute drive to Yellowstone, just over an hour from Bozeman airport. The lack of upstairs bathrooms might be a concern for some groups, but it did not bother us. Outdoor fires not allowed, but the inside fireplace was awesome, as was the porch, which has a full dining table. Well-equipped kitchen, well-equipped everything. Accomadating host (they bought a toaster for the property at our request, which we really appreciated). Altogether, fabulous! Last tip: always bring a few warm clothes. this is at 5000 ft with mountain weather-- can be chilly even during summer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in Elbow Creek. Could not have asked for a better spot or more welcoming helpful hosts! Our family felt right at home and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026

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