Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!
Cabin in West Yellowstone, MT
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this cabin rental
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Our custom built, 1600 sf cabin, which we affectionately refer to as 'The Fishing Shack', was completed in the fall of 2008. An additional 350 sf studio apartment was completed in 2013. The property is located on the Madison River, known for its majestic beauty and world class fly fishing. The cabin is a gorgeous, 35 minute drive to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park and about an hour to the winter hot spot, Big Sky Ski Resort. With its fabulous location, reclaimed barnwood floors, custom kitchen, 3 flat screen TVs, a Jotul wood-burning stove, and floor to ceiling windows, it is a magical vacation spot.
The primary suite has a queen bed with pillow top mattress, Smart TV, French doors opening to a 5 person Jacuzzi Tub overlooking the river, and a custom built pebble shower with dual shower heads (including a rain head). There are two bedrooms upstairs, each with log bunk beds (twin on top & queen below). Open the windows and let the smell of the mountains and the sound of the river lull you to sleep. The open loft has a cozy seating area, a third TV with DVD player, and game system for the kids (and the kids at heart). Directly on the river, you will find a large fire pit perfect for staying warm and making s'mores while watching the fishermen in your family catch that big brown just feet away.
Our cabin is located 30 minutes south of Ennis and 35 minutes from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is situated in a friendly residential community with about six other homes and delightful neighbors. It is across the river from a Forest Service campground and a short walk to the world famous 'Grizzly Bar & Grill' (you must sample their delightful wine selection).
Fill the long summer days with activities such as fishing from the property, floating the Madison, exploring Yellowstone National Park, hiking beautiful mountain trails, horseback riding, listening to live music while sipping local wines and soaking in the Norris Hot Springs, experiencing an authentic Montana rodeo or riding the antique railway in historic Virginia City.
We hope you enjoy our cabin as much as we do, and we look forward to sharing the beauty of Montana with you.
~The Stewarts
Dave and Heather
Cole, Emerson, Eve and Soleil
Keywords: Cabin, Madison, Yellowstone, Montana, hot tub, fly fishing
Our custom built, 1600 sf cabin, which we affectionately refer to as 'The Fishing Shack', was completed in the fall of 2008. An additional 350 sf studio apartment was completed in 2013. The property is located on the Madison River, known for its majestic beauty and world class fly fishing. The cabin is a gorgeous, 35 minute drive to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park and about an hour to the winter hot spot, Big Sky Ski Resort. With its fabulous location, reclaimed barnwood floors, custom kitchen, 3 flat screen TVs, a Jotul wood-burning stove, and floor to ceiling windows, it is a magical vacation spot.
The primary suite has a queen bed with pillow top mattress, Smart TV, French doors opening to a 5 person Jacuzzi Tub overlooking the river, and a custom built pebble shower with dual shower heads (including a rain head). There are two bedrooms upstairs, each with log bunk beds (twin on top & queen below). Open the windows and let the smell of the mountains and the sound of the river lull you to sleep. The open loft has a cozy seating area, a third TV with DVD player, and game system for the kids (and the kids at heart). Directly on the river, you will find a large fire pit perfect for staying warm and making s'mores while watching the fishermen in your family catch that big brown just feet away.
Our cabin is located 30 minutes south of Ennis and 35 minutes from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It is situated in a friendly residential community with about six other homes and delightful neighbors. It is across the river from a Forest Service campground and a short walk to the world famous 'Grizzly Bar & Grill' (you must sample their delightful wine selection).
Fill the long summer days with activities such as fishing from the property, floating the Madison, exploring Yellowstone National Park, hiking beautiful mountain trails, horseback riding, listening to live music while sipping local wines and soaking in the Norris Hot Springs, experiencing an authentic Montana rodeo or riding the antique railway in historic Virginia City.
We hope you enjoy our cabin as much as we do, and we look forward to sharing the beauty of Montana with you.
~The Stewarts
Dave and Heather
Cole, Emerson, Eve and Soleil
Keywords: Cabin, Madison, Yellowstone, Montana, hot tub, fly fishing
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of West Yellowstone, MT
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property offers fantastic views, cozy accommodations, and a peaceful setting by the river. Well-equipped kitchen, responsive owners, and convenient location for exploring Yellowstone.
5.0 / 5.0
You could feel the love and care that the owners have for there home. We had a fabulous time. Fantastic location. Thank yoi
5.0 / 5.0
This property was great and really clean. Fishing was good even though it was a little low.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was beautiful! Modern and clean. The back deck with the river views was amazing. Owner was very responsive to questions and made sure our stay was enjoyable.
5.0 / 5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and its location. It was a lovely drive into West Yellowstone. Great place to stay.
2.0 / 5.0
We stayed here while mostly visiting Yellowstone National Park. This is a lovely cabin and we would've enjoyed it immensely but there was a mice problem. In the evening on our first night (and each subsequent night) we spotted several mice running out from under the fireplace and underneath the living room sofa then into the kitchen at one point on the counter top and onto the stove top then climbing into the control panel of the stove. We tried to catch them and looked for mouse traps to set but couldn't find any. I contacted the property owner and after checking said he was unable to locate a company to take care of it. I said we would try to find traps to buy in West Yellowstone but we were not successful finding any in the town. This problem put quite a damper on our evening family game and talk time since no one wanted to sit anywhere while mice were running around. I was hoping to be offered some compensation back for all of this but it didn't happen. If you're alright with mice running through your place then you will be able to enjoy this beautiful place. We loved sitting out on the deck and listening/watching the river.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay! Great home even better location.
5.0 / 5.0
My family of adult children and their spouses stayed at the fish shack for a wonderful week in early July. The place is "as advertised" and was very comfortable for up to 4 couples, we had one couple stay in the separate guest house. The place is right on the Madison river and is a fly fisherman's dream with an enormous amount of hatches occuring most of the day which made for excellent trout fishing, albeit was a bit "buggy" for the non-fisherman. We took the beautiful ~35 minute drive thru the Montana Rockies along the Madison river and Earthquake Lake to West Yellowstone and did the park most days. Yellowstone is a unique place in the world and despite being jaded global travellers who have "seen it all" we were all blown away by the geysers, hot springs, waterfalls and abundent wildlife. Thanks to the insights provided by the host, we made reservations and ate dinner 3 nights at the Grizzley Bar & Grill which has both excellent food and service in addition to a full service bar, wine and beer and is located a short 2-3 minute walk from the Fish Shack. When were were not eating out, we cooked in the well stocked kitchen. We used the hot tub be the river each night before bed. The sun sets late in July (~10pm) make it a point to see the stars as they are fantastic. There is so much more to see and do and is a perfect place for an active family that loves the outdoors. Everyone of us really enjoyed our collective experience.
5.0 / 5.0
This house is beautiful with a relaxing back deck with a stunning view!! The sounds of the river and the mountain view and oh my the stars at night - I can't say enough!! Hosts were very helpful too. I gave the location a 4 because there aren't any grocery stores or lots of restaurants near by, but that being said, it was worth the drive to have this tranquil house at the end of the day! You do have to be careful on the deck though since there aren't any railings. Great kitchen and common space. Loved our stay!!! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely fell in love with the cabin and location. All the conveniences of home with a beautiful location, great views, and great fishing out the back door! Loved hearing the sound of the river at night and sitting outside with a cup of coffee in the morning. We are sad to leave!
5.0 / 5.0
The amenities and views and spaces at this property are fantastic! Idyllic. We needed help with the jacuzzi one evening and received timely and helpful advice on how to fix it. Would definitely recommend this place!
5.0 / 5.0
The place was beautiful and very clean. We would recommend highly
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful view of river. Great guest information letter provided by host. Cliff Lake was close and so pretty. I wouldn’t have known of this if not for the host’s information. Used the Guide Along app for Yellowstone visit. Great audio guide that plays as you drive through the park. Uses GPS so plays according to your location. Property is walking distance to Grizzly Bar & Grill. Friendly staff and excellent food. Reservations strongly recommended. Property Is somewhat remote being about 30 minutes from Ennis and 30 minutes from West Yellowstone. Being by the river, there were mosquitoes, so bring spray. I recommend this property and host.
5.0 / 5.0
Great relaxing area! VRBO gives directions to West Yellowstone but the house is 30 minutes from West Yellowstone in Cameron MT. Definitely book at Grizzly Bar and Grill. It is the only restaurant within 15-20 miles. We also ate at the Happy Hour Bar and Grill which was pretty decent bar food. Not really family friendly though.
5.0 / 5.0
The views from the kitchen and living room are amazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out and relax. Listening to the water flowing by was very therapeutic. We were only able to stay there for three nights but wish we could stay longer. Kitchen was well stocked and owners were very responsive.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was as advertised and well maintained. We were about 40 minutes from the West Yellowstone entrance and thoroughly enjoyed the park. The owner mentioned other sites to see in his welcome letter and we did a few of them and were not disappointed! The house also came well stocked with plenty of towels, linens, and general supplies. All that you would need!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed 13 nights at this beautiful cabin on the river. There were 4 adults and our 4 year old granddaughter on the trip. Many of the previous reviews mention specifics about the cabin. Our favorites were the hot tub, firepit, sitting on the deck and fishing the river in front of the cabin. We appreciated the layout of the cabin and how comfortable the beds and sofa were. The greatest compliment I can give is that we have booked it again next fall.
5.0 / 5.0
The house is beautiful and being on the river is awesome. The owner of the house is very easy to get a hold of and answer any questions. Probably will stay here again next yr or the year after with our southern family
5.0 / 5.0
We stay here and visited Yellowstone - Ennis, Cameron and Virginia City before going to Hardin. Wonderful, the place was clean, beautiful and comfortable. Be careful on steps coming into the home - if you are carrying anything or if it is wet - we loved being there!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely property. The location was great for exploration. We spent many hours on the back deck, in the hot tub and in the river. The kitchen is well outfitted. Beds were comfortable. Some dust on fans and ledges and the bushes around the fire pit were overgrown. Nothing that would prevent us from returning to this very relaxing home. The owner is VERY responsive. We’ll be back!
5.0 / 5.0
What an amazing house! We loved eating dinner on the deck overlooking the Madison River every night. Barb was super helpful and Dave also reached out to check on us. Wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay at the fishing shack was amazing. Right on the river. Awesome deck to hang out on staring right at the water. Great location btw Ennis and West Yellowstone.
5.0 / 5.0
This is an amazingly beautiful property despite the few bumps we had. Be sure to make reservations at the Grizzly Bar and Grill ahead of visit. Despite my efforts I was unsuccessful at making reservations for our party of 5 or 8 once more family joined even a month and again 2 weeks in advance.
Due to the unseasonably hot temps the area was experiencing we didn’t get to enjoy the fire pit. It was great watching the fisherman fly fishing and the a large buck appear out of the woods across the river with campers all around. The home is quite lovely and I recommend anyone that wants to enjoy the area in a beautiful quiet setting to check this one out. We didn’t see as much wildlife as we understand is in the area, but again believe that has to due with the heat. Luckily we had brought a large box fan which helped cool the inside of the cabin.
A few issues we ran into besides no dishwasher (which the owner was quickly trying to correct, but required ordering parts so unfortunately didn’t work during our stay) that I believe were probably rare: many insects were inside the main house upon arrival - we assume due to the excessive heat the area was experiencing but also noticed some holes in multiple window screens. Insects seem to converge at windows around 7am and 7pm heavier than other times of day. Cabin has ‘soft water’ so use less shampoo when showering. Watch your step when exiting your car and going down the 3 steps as they slant and you can easily lose your footing.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful cabin on a beautiful river! We really enjoyed our stay. We highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Great cabin, beautiful location. Caught trout right in front on the Madison.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice clean cabin on the Madison River. Plenty of room for large families. Views nearby were incredible. Owner Dave was extremely pleasant and great to deal with. Loved the hot tub. Our sons enjoyed their first time at fly-fishing. Only fallback was the flying bugs probably due to river and grass/weeds nearby so bug spray is definitely needed. Many thanks to Dave for a beautiful trip to Montana especially Yellowstone.
5.0 / 5.0
My 4 grown children and 3 grandchildren plus myself stayed for 9 great days. The house is very well furnished and comfortable. It accomodated our family well. Many family games are provided. Pantry may be well stocked by unused groceries from previous visitors.
5.0 / 5.0
We were here to visit Yellowstone, and while the entrance is about 35 minutes away, it was so nice to stay in such a lovely cabin. After a full day of hiking and seeing the sights, we enjoyed having such a great “home base” to relax in, take a quick soak in the hot tub, and cook a homemade meal after two weeks on the road. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
This cabin was amazing and had everything we needed plus some. The proximity to the river made this place even more special. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We were wanting something quiet but close enough to the amenities of a small town and this fit perfectly!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful property, wonderful accommodations. We loved our stay. The park was great but my favorite day was when it rained and we stayed in the house. The birds around and and the river are amazing! If there was a negative, it was the mosquitoes, but a little repellant or skin-so-soft does the trick!
5.0 / 5.0
This property is the place to be in Montana. Close enough to Yellowstone but far enough away from the tourists. But if you want there us a bar restaurant at the end of the long driveway.
Georgeous home right on the water. From the deck we have seen foxes osprey and tons of other wildlife. The scenery of the river and forest and nearby mountains was majestic.
The owner checked with us via text to see if all was well. It was perfect!
I highly recommend you stay here if you are interested in the area.
The owner left a cooler and binoculars to use and really tried to think of everything you would need while staying there as a guest!
These folks know how to host!
5.0 / 5.0
It was absolutely wonderful! Matter fact I had barely got home before I was checking to see if this beautiful cabin would be available August! EVERYTHING was perfect. The owner made sure everything was going smoothly! A ten plus!
5.0 / 5.0
The Fishing Shack was the perfect base camp for our Yellowstone adventure!!! The setting was absolutely breathtaking and the house was fabulous! It is in between 2 super cute towns and was super easy to find!!! Highly recommend for groups and extended families! Thanks for sharing this awesome place!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
The view of the Madison River from the cabin is absolutely amazing. The cabin is in an a remote area so plan on bringing in all your food. There is a cute, but pricey, restaurant within walking distance but no easy grocery store run. The quirky things were the barn doors that didn't work so there was no privacy in the master bathroom and the bunks in the upstairs bedroom are supported by some really cool looking tree trunks, but if you have to get up in the night, you have to watch out for branches poking out that can jab you. Other than that, this cabin is great!
5.0 / 5.0
We just finished our stay here at the Fishing Shack, & I was so impressed with the house. The pictures on the listing do not do this house justice because it was so quaint and the view was breathtaking! All the rooms had super comfy beds, the kitchen was well stocked for cooking, the hot tub was a big hit with my littles, and the couch in the living room was perfect with a spectacular view!We enjoyed every morning and evening sitting out on the deck and taking in nature and time with the family! It was a perfect week, with perfect weather at a beautiful place!
5.0 / 5.0
We just returned home from staying at this beautiful property. You cannot beat the location and the view.
5.0 / 5.0
This home and property are absolutely fantastic. We had the best time and found true serenity at this cabin. The river was tranquil. The home was beautiful. The location was convenient. We had to convince our kids to leave each day so we could explore Yellowstone during our stay! They honestly didn’t want to leave! The bunk beds were exciting for them and the landscape meant lots to explore. We loved dipping our feet in the river after a long day of hiking and then relaxing in the hot tub. All the amenities you could hope for and more. We truly loved our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
The space was beautiful. We all had a great time. The only down side was we were not able to get wifi in the guest house.
5.0 / 5.0
Staying at Fishing Shack was such wonderful experience! We highly recommend this property and location. It's a beautiful cabin and felt like such a treat for our family. Dave and Heather were wonderful hosts. Their recommendations for the area are spot on. We loved brunch at the Campfire Lodge, watching the fly fisherman on the river, Yellowstone Park and the Grizzzly Bar and Grill. We hope to return for another trip in the future. Thank you!
2.5 / 5.0
Our host Dave Stewart was extremely helpful and accessible. The property is beautiful and the scenery stunning. Have passed this property information along to family and friends!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in West Yellowstone?
The average price for a rental in West Yellowstone is $394 per night. This rental is $432 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Riverfront Cabin on the Madison! 35 minutes to Yellowstone Nat'l Park!!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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