Cabin

The Back of Beyond

Cabin in Silver Gate

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4225 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Silver Gate, MT
  • Place, Cooke City Montana Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cooke City General Store
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

The Back of Beyond

Small guest cabin secluded quiet. Fantastic views into Yellowstone off the porch.
Features a sleeping loft and a sleeper sofa. We adhere to dark sky’s the Milky Way is incredible
There is no cell service in the valley.



DIRECTIONS TO THE BACK OF BEYOND:
PRINT OUT THESE DIRECTIONS AND BRING THEM WITH YOU AS THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE UNTIL YOU ARE IN THE CABIN

Address: 161 US Highway 212 West

DIRECTIONS FROM COOKE CITY:
The driveway is 2.2 miles from the Community Center.
It is the 3rd driveway ON THE RIGHT past the HORSEBACK Riding sign.
There will be signs for Hartsoe, Kellogg and Wolf Crossing on the trees. There are no lights on the highway.
The cabin is 1/4 mile from 212, keep right at the Y’s and look for the Hartsoe sign. The cabin is at the very top of the hill.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTHEAST GATE OF YELLOWSTONE PARK:
The drive is 1.5 miles from the NE gate. It is the 1st drive on the LEFT after the Horseback Riding sign. There will be small signs on the trees for Hartsoe, Kellough and Wolf Crossing. The cabin is 1/4 mile from 212. Keep right at the Y’s and follow the Hartsoe signs to the very top of the hill.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Silver Gate

Located in Silver Gate, this cabin is in the mountains. Cooke City General Store is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Silver Gate, MT

What's nearby

  • Cooke City Montana Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Clarks Fork Trail - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cooke City General Store - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lamar Valley - 34 min drive - 32.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cooke City Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miners Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prospector Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Cafe & B & B - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Back of Beyond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Back of Beyond ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Back of Beyond ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Back of Beyond located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Gallatin National Forest and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station and Cooke City Montana Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jack Hartsoe

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My wife and I are from Houston, we spend our summers at the property since we retired.

Why they chose this property

We backup to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness area with views into Yellowstone Park. The park entrance is one mile away. Fly fishing, hiking and the incredible Lamar Valley is right on our doorstep

What makes this property unique

The property is an old gold mine called the Yellowstone Placer Co. my wife’s great grandfather acquired the property in the late 30’s. Through the years the property was inherited by our many cousins, aunts and friends.

Languages:

English

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