Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman
Experience mountain living just 6 miles from downtown Bozeman and only 2 miles off Interstate 90.
Wake to breathtaking views of Mount Ellis perfectly framed in the 25' wall of windows. Bask in the morning sun while having breakfast on the southern exposed 800 sf deck. You'll be serenaded by the sounds of gurgling water from Bear Creek and entertained by the wildlife frolicking in the meadow below.
After breakfast, hike down to Bear Creek, which is just at the bottom of your driveway. Follow the creek to the Bear Canyon trail head. The well-maintained trail follows Bear Creek up the lush, spectacular canyon and eventually to the Bear Lakes. This trail stays close to the cascading waters of the creek, gaining relatively little elevation making for an easy hike and very pleasurable experience.
You'll have to hustle to be home in time for lunch. After lunch the more adventurous among you strike out to climb Mount Ellis. After heading back down the driveway and across Bear Creek, you will face a climb that culminates at Mount Ellis' 7,700 ft. summit--3,000 ft. higher than where you started. The climb is worth every drop of sweat, as the summits' vistas are indescribable.
For those less bold, shopping in historic downtown Bozeman awaits. With loads of unique shops and art galleries, Bozeman is a shopper's paradise. The city also hosts "music on main" every Thursday throughout the summer, where a portion of main street is blocked off for free concerts that showcase local musical talent.
After everyone arrives home from their afternoon excursions, you gather together to share food and stories on the deck. From there you migrate to the hot tub on the far end of the deck to soak your weary muscles. As you lean your head back to take in the Montana sky you whisper to yourself... this will be a day I will always remember!
Finding a home on 20 mountainous acres within a few minutes of downtown Bozeman is exceedingly rare. Besides the fact Bear Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful, the home will saturate your senses, while keeping you comfortable. It is loaded with glass and perfectly situated to soak in the stunning outdoors, while being equally as stunning inside. Soaring ceilings clad in wood are supported by massive wood beams in every room. Each level of the home has a theme: western, Native American and wildlife, with corresponding art, in many cases originals, adorning the walls. Every bedroom is outfitted with a sleep number bed that allows each guest to determine the firmness of their side of the mattress. All counter tops are granite and all 4 showers are tiled. Hardwood and slate flooring can be found throughout. A sauna and hot tub provide relaxation for weary muscles. Two 60" flat screens in the living areas as well as several bedroom TVs provide electronic entertainment if desired. A fully equipped kitchen along with a gas stove/oven and Weber grill enhance the cooking experience. Though opening the windows to the mountain air is typically sufficient for cooling in the summer months, the home is equipped with central air. For cooler seasons, the home has a state-of-the-art forced air furnace, along with a gas fireplace to add coziness and comfort. The property also boasts a detached 3 car garage.
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About the area
Bozeman
Located in Bozeman, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Regal Gallatin Valley and Bridger Creek 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 American Prairie Reserve and East Gallatin River. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of the Rockies, or check out an event or a game at Bobcat Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking.
Montana Grizzly Encounter - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
The ELM - 20 min drive - 18.6 km
Museum of the Rockies - 20 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Spitz - Bozeman - 14 min drive
Feast Raw Bar & Bistro - 17 min drive
Cafe M - 14 min drive
Cafe M - 16 min drive
Subway - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman on 29 May, 2026 start from S$1,038, 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 at Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stunning Home On 20 Mountainous Acres 6 Miles From Mainstreet Bozeman located?
This family-friendly Bozeman holiday home is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from East Gallatin River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Museum of the Rockies and Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture. Montana State University-Bozeman and Gallatin National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Book it!!! That’s it… you won’t be disappointed. Beautiful home. Beautiful property. Hosts were very responsive. We were there only for the weekend but I could’ve stayed forever! Hot tub was wonderful. The sauna was amazing! It was just an incredible weekend all around.
The house is awesome, Wade is a great host and communicator. Plenty of entertainment opportunities and close to town and other activities. We will definitely be back.
Stunning views and a gorgeous spacious home with plenty of room for our whole family. Owners were easy to contact and very nice. Would highly recommend to large families.
Lovely space for our multigenerational family from all over the country to come and stay. Well maintained property and well stocked with towels, kitchen supplies and furniture. Loved the open space concept as well as the private spaces of the bedrooms.
The view! What and amazing location and home base for our travels around Bozeman. Our group of 8 friends had great accommodations and space to enjoy time together while that be cooking and playing games, hot tub and sauna and the spacious deck for the amazing sunrises and sunsets. The VRBO was as described and our host Wade was very communicative and met us at the home to answer any questions. Thank you for the hospitality. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
Had an amazing time and the house was a great homebase! We spent most of our time at the house on the deck and listening/watching nature. When we weren't on the deck, we were inside cooking or out exploring the beautiful state!
what a great place for our family of 11 to stay! we spent our time doing activities and things around bozeman and always had the house to come back to. we enjoyed sitting on the deck, the hot tub and using the poker table downstairs. highly recommend!
Perfect location. House was beautiful with all the amenities. Hot tub, sauna, grill and large deck to look at the beautiful mountains and wild life. Plenty of cooking and cleaning supplies. Very easy to find and get to. Close to Mainstreet! It is an amazing home!
Beautiful property and home. We had such a wonderful time enjoying the large living area and outside deck with breathtaking views.
Our stay was made even better by Wade and Kathy. They were so quick to respond and helpful and it was such a pleasure to get to meet them.
Highly recommend.
This house is absolutely gorgeous! It has everything you could want and need! Fully stocked! Owners are very nice and very responsive! Overall you won't be disappointed with this house or it's amenities!
Absolutely beautiful house, located close enough to everything but far enough to give you plenty of space and such a peaceful stay. The inside is so cozy and comfortable and there are even more sleep spots than advertised because these couches are so comfortable. The host was incredible and responsive and made sure everything was perfect. We will 100% be back!
We had a great time…the weather was wonderful since back at home it was 102. The house was great with everything we needed. We were out during the day fly fishing and seeing other towns. We relaxed at night and enjoyed sitting on the porch. An overall A+
Our entire stay was amazing. Booked this house for our Big Sky ski trip. Only about an hour from the mountain, it felt like we had our own private mountain.The views were stunning and the hot tub could not have been put in a better spot.Wade was also an excellent host. Him and his wife welcomed us when we arrived and gave us the entire run down of the property. They were very responsive and helpful.I would recommend staying here 10 times out of 10. Hope to be back.
My wife and I needed a place close to Bozeman but not in the city. A bit of space was needed. This was the perfect place. Great views, easy access, awesome master bedroom and amazing amenities. Would come back at any time for any reason!
George K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Wade Shafer
We are transplanted Minnesotans... came to Bozeman for our careers... and the warm weather! We formerly had a vacation rental in Detroit Lakes, MN listed on VRBO. Though we appreciated the cash flow, we really enjoyed meeting people from all over the country... some of whom we developed friendships with. Given our prior experience, we decided to buy a home in Bozeman for the same purpose. We just hosted our first guests in May '15.
Why they chose this property
Finding a home on 20 mountainous acres within 5 minutes from downtown Bozeman is exceedingly rare. Besides the fact Bear Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful, the home will saturate your senses, while keeping you comfortable. It is loaded with glass and perfectly situated to soak in the stunning outdoors, while being equally as stunning inside. Soaring ceilings clad in wood are supported by massive wood beams in every room. Each level of the home has a theme: western, Native American and wildlife, with corresponding art, in many cases originals, adorning the walls. Every bedroom is outfitted with Consumer Reports highest rated mattress (Sleep Number), which allows each guest to determine the firmness of their side of the bed. All counter tops are granite and showers are tiled. Hardwood and slate flooring can be found throughout. A sauna and hot tub provide relaxation for weary muscles, while fitness equipment allows you to tone them. Two 60" flat screen televisions provide electronic entertainment if desired. A fully equipped kitchen along with a gas stove/oven and Weber grill enhance the cooking experience. Though opening the windows to the mountain air is typically sufficient for cooling in the summer months, the home is equipped with central air. For cooler seasons, the home has a state-of-the-art forced air furnace, along with a wood stove and gas fireplace to add coziness and comfort. The property also boasts a detached 3 car garage.