Madison River Retreat: Now open for Christmas!

  • Gorgeous setting along the Madison River
    Gorgeous setting along the Madison River
  • Madison River Retreat, a riverfront property with beautiful panoramic views!
    Madison River Retreat, a riverfront property with beautiful panoramic views!
  • Great river and mountain views from the back porch.
    Great river and mountain views from the back porch.
  • View of the property by twilight.
    View of the property by twilight.
  • Rear view of the property showing seating looking out on the river.
    Rear view of the property showing seating looking out on the river.
  • This home was built in 2008, has 4 BR, 2.5 BA and sleeps 10.
    This home was built in 2008, has 4 BR, 2.5 BA and sleeps 10.
  • Aerial view
    Aerial view
  • Picture yourself here, as you relax, listening to the sound of the river...
    Picture yourself here, as you relax, listening to the sound of the river...
  • Beautiful views of the Madison river and the Madison Range, facing east.
    Beautiful views of the Madison river and the Madison Range, facing east.
  • View from the back porch, facing upstream.
    View from the back porch, facing upstream.
  • Taken in the Spring
    Taken in the Spring
  • Another view downstream, facing west.
    Another view downstream, facing west.
  • Taken in the Spring
    Taken in the Spring
  • There is a gas grill on the deck.
    There is a gas grill on the deck.
  • Nice seating by the river, taken in the fall.
    Nice seating by the river, taken in the fall.
  • Looking toward the house from the back yard
    Looking toward the house from the back yard
  • Entryway and stairs to the second floor.
    Entryway and stairs to the second floor.
  • Living room has comfortable leather furniture, and a large flat screen TV.
    Living room has comfortable leather furniture, and a large flat screen TV.
  • The gas fireplace under the TV is a great feature on a chilly night.
    The gas fireplace under the TV is a great feature on a chilly night.
  • The fireplace adds to the ambiance.
    The fireplace adds to the ambiance.
  • Nice views of the river and mountains.
    Nice views of the river and mountains.
  • Another view.
    Another view.
  • Nice views from all windows.
    Nice views from all windows.
  • The dining room seats up to 10 people.
    The dining room seats up to 10 people.
  • The well equipped kitchen has stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops.
    The well equipped kitchen has stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops.
  • Attractive counter top in beautiful earth tones.
    Attractive counter top in beautiful earth tones.
  • Powder room off the kitchen.
    Powder room off the kitchen.
  • Countertop in beautiful earth tones.
    Countertop in beautiful earth tones.
  • Master Bedroom with king bed and door to the porch and river
    Master Bedroom with king bed and door to the porch and river
  • View of the Madison River from the master bedroom.
    View of the Madison River from the master bedroom.
  • Downstairs en suite master bath which also has a tile shower.
    Downstairs en suite master bath which also has a tile shower.
  • Tiled shower in master bathroom.
    Tiled shower in master bathroom.
  • Downstairs laundry room.
    Downstairs laundry room.
  • Upstairs landing
    Upstairs landing
  • Upstairs den has a seating area for more TV watching
    Upstairs den has a seating area for more TV watching
  • Upstairs bedroom with two queen beds
    Upstairs bedroom with two queen beds
  • Upstairs bedroom with queen bed
    Upstairs bedroom with queen bed
  • Another view
    Another view
  • Upstairs twin bedroom
    Upstairs twin bedroom
  • Upstairs bath has a tub/shower with tile surround
    Upstairs bath has a tub/shower with tile surround
  • View from across the river.
    View from across the river.
  • Looking to the west.
    Looking to the west.
  • Aerial view.
    Aerial view.
  • Madison River Retreat by night, showing large covered porch, great river gazing
    Madison River Retreat by night, showing large covered porch, great river gazing
  • Taken from the back yard
    Taken from the back yard
  • Great views from the back yard
    Great views from the back yard
  • View from the side of the house
    View from the side of the house
  • Beautiful view from the back yard.
    Beautiful view from the back yard.
  • Beautiful winter scenery.
    Beautiful winter scenery.
  • Beautiful views year round
    Beautiful views year round
  • Great fly fishing for trout on the Madison River taken a few miles from the home
    Great fly fishing for trout on the Madison River taken a few miles from the home
  • Enjoy fishing, kayaking or simply relaxing at the pristine waters of Cliff Lake
    Enjoy fishing, kayaking or simply relaxing at the pristine waters of Cliff Lake
  • Hebgen Lake, 10 miles from this home, is also great for fishing  or boating.
    Hebgen Lake, 10 miles from this home, is also great for fishing or boating.
  • Henry's Lake, 13 miles from this home, is world famous for its huge hybrid trout
    Henry's Lake, 13 miles from this home, is world famous for its huge hybrid trout
  • The Upper Mesa Falls in Island Park are worth a visit.
    The Upper Mesa Falls in Island Park are worth a visit.
  • The Lower Mesa Falls drops 65 ft, best viewed from road pull-out.
    The Lower Mesa Falls drops 65 ft, best viewed from road pull-out.
  • Historic Quake Lake, Montana's newest lake, about 5 miles from this home
    Historic Quake Lake, Montana's newest lake, about 5 miles from this home
  • Visitor's Center at Quake Lake has an interesting story to tell, and a nice view
    Visitor's Center at Quake Lake has an interesting story to tell, and a nice view
  • The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone showing the Upper Falls is a must see!
    The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone showing the Upper Falls is a must see!
  • Old Faithful geyser goes off approximately once few hours, or sooner.
    Old Faithful geyser goes off approximately once few hours, or sooner.
  • Solitary Geyser Basin in Yellowstone Park
    Solitary Geyser Basin in Yellowstone Park
  • Spasmodic Geyser Basin is one of hundreds of geothermal features in Yellowstone
    Spasmodic Geyser Basin is one of hundreds of geothermal features in Yellowstone
  • A new portion of the sprawling Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces in Yellowstone Park.
    A new portion of the sprawling Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces in Yellowstone Park.
  • Spring is a great time to visit wildlife are having their young (bison and calf)
    Spring is a great time to visit wildlife are having their young (bison and calf)
  • Elk in Yellowstone Park crossing the Madison River
    Elk in Yellowstone Park crossing the Madison River
  • Big horn sheep graze on steep cliffs in Yellowstone near Mammoth.
    Big horn sheep graze on steep cliffs in Yellowstone near Mammoth.
  • A black bear crossing the road in Yellowstone Park
    A black bear crossing the road in Yellowstone Park
  • IMAX theater in West Yellowstone has movies about Yellowstone on a huge screen.
    IMAX theater in West Yellowstone has movies about Yellowstone on a huge screen.
  • Historic Museum in West Yellowstone close to the west park entrance
    Historic Museum in West Yellowstone close to the west park entrance
  • The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone
    The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone
$350-675/night
4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths (2 full, 1 half) • Sleeps 6-10
Internet Fireplace River Mountain (more...)

Madison River Retreat is located in the midst of a fisherman's paradise, surrounded by majestic mountains! Right in our front yard, you'll have 200 feet of river frontage on the world-renowned Madison River, ready for your private use. Wade right into its pristine waters, with a backdrop of magnificent mountain peaks, for awesome trout-fishing year-round. The many other nearby fishing and recreation lakes include Hebgen Lake, Henry's Lake, Quake Lake, and the Cliff and Wade Lakes. Plus, the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, with all its natural wonders, is just a scenic 31-mile drive (35 minutes) away. You are bound to see bald eagles flying over the house or fishing for trout themselves. Mule deer, big horn sheep and elk are often seen grazing in this neighborhood and the surrounding Beaverhead National Forest. Many bird species and a great variety of wildlife flourish in the area.

This home features a great open design perfect for entertaining and spending time with family and friends on your vacation. The kitchen flows into the large comfortable living room where you can then walk out to the large covered porch, to enjoy the views or an outdoor dinner. Enjoy the cozy ambience of the living room fireplace as you plan your days and relax. The master bedroom with king size bed and en suite bath is located on the main floor and has its own door to the porch and riverfront. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms and another full bathroom. One has a queen bed, while the second has two queen beds, and finally a bedroom with twin beds. There is a full laundry (detergent included) on the main floor, as well as a half bath serving the common area. We provide high quality linens, bedding and towels as well as some basic amenities like bath wash, soaps and paper goods.
We also have a pack and play crib and high chair for the young ones, plus a baby gate for the stairs.
You will find the kitchen extremely well equipped with everything you need to cook for a crowd, including spices, oils and condiments. This home has all the major appliances you'd expect, plus small appliances such as blender, hand mixer, coffee grinder, toaster and 12-cup coffee maker. We even have kid friendly cups and plates. Enjoy grilling on the back patio with our propane BBQ. At this home you'll feel like you're in your own private oasis, yet you are still less than a 10 minute drive to your nearest restaurant just down the river at the Grizzly Bar and Grill.

This home is in an amazing area where the 3 the states of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming come together. Portions of Yellowstone National Park are in all 3 states. Whether your focus is visiting Yellowstone Park, fishing, kayaking, or area sightseeing, you'll be in a great home base to do it all! You can literally walk out the door to enjoy this wade-only section of the upper Madison River right in front of the home. This river section has great fishing holes and light riffles, with easily waded water. Or you can coordinate a guided float trip with put-in access less than a half mile away. This section of river is currently open to fishing all year round. You will need a Montana fishing license. Please check the fishing regulations and follow the guidelines.
The west entrance to Yellowstone Park can be reached in two different ways, and each is only a 35-minute drive. One route will take you past Quake Lake and Hebgen Lake. The other will take you past Henry's Lake. Either way, the scenery is gorgeous and breathtaking, and you'll see wildlife along the route!
Other nearby points of interest outside of Yellowstone Park include the Visitor's Center at historic Quake Lake, the old pioneer mining town of Virginia City (with shops that are set up with goods of the time and a miniature railroad to ride into town), Upper and Lower Mesa Falls (with a short but rigorous hike to the brink of the Upper Falls) and Harriman State Park (for fishing on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, horseback riding, and easy walking trails). Cliff and Wade lakes are quiet jewel-like mountain lakes that are only 10 miles from this home, with docks and crystal clear blue water that is great for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing.
In 20 minutes you can zip into Island Park, ID for many attractions like golfing, the Big Springs, Henry's Lake and hundreds of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails. (ATVs, kayaks and snowmobiles can be rented in Island Park.) Henry's Lake is home to the Idaho state record winning trout and offers amazing fishing and recreation. Island Park has small grocery stores and many good restaurants.
West Yellowstone, MT is a sizeable town at the west entrance of Yellowstone Park. It has 2 large grocery stores, many nice shops and restaurants, a zip-line, an IMAX movie theatre, and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, with captive animals displayed safely in a natural habitat.
The historic town of Ennis, MT is just 40 minutes away to the northwest of this home. Here you can find many great restaurants, bars and shops. Be sure to stop in on your way to Virginia City (about 15 miles west of Ennis).

A note about your choices of vehicle and clothing: While this home is very easily accessible from 2 major two-lane highways (87 and 287), remember that you are visiting the Rocky Mountains. The driveway and short gravel access road to the house will be plowed of snow and are graded regularly, but we do recommend choosing a rental car appropriate for the season, weather and terrain in Montana. A 2WD vehicle will be fine most of the time, but 4WD and AWD vehicles are recommended during the snowy season which can begin as early as September all the way through June. Please be sure to check weather forecasts regularly. Weather in the mountains can be very dynamic and change quickly. People joke about experiencing all 4 seasons in one day once in a while. Keep various clothing layers and rain jackets handy while you are enjoying your outdoor activities, so you can always be safe and comfortable.

Please visit the Yellowstone National Park website to stay abreast of any temporary or seasonal road closures in the Park, and to take advantage of all the detailed info there about the many amazing park attractions, plus videos and helpful trip planning guides.

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

We have been enjoying the Madison River and surrounding area for decades as avid fly fishermen and finally had the opportunity to make a piece of it our own. We spend summer free time floating and fly fishing the rivers and lakes, hiking in the mountains and exploring the area with our three boys. Having a home we love that we can share with others is amazingly rewarding for us. As Bozeman locals, it's easy to forget what a special place we live in. Sharing it with others is a great reminder of how unique the Montana way of life can be. This is not our first dip into vacation rentals as we have a collection of properties all in the greater Yellowstone area. We have hosted hundreds of happy guests and can't wait to do the same for you and your family. We have learned from our other homes what it takes to make a truly amazing experience. The house is outfitted as if it were our own residence. We like our guests to find every amenity required to flow through their daily tasks and not struggle with the unfamiliar in a new home. We hope you find our house to be welcoming and accommodating to your needs.

Cameron, Montana

Property Type House
Accommodation Entire Home
Check-In A keypad is available 24 hours a day to provide entry for guests
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 12
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 25
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
  • River
  • Mountain
  • Waterfront
  • River View
General
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Fireplace
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Private Living Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Free Internet
  • Body Soap
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Freezer
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Kitchen Island
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Coffee
  • Wine Glasses
Dining
  • Child's Highchair
  • Seating for 8 people
Bathrooms 3 Baths (2 full, 1 half)
  • Downstairs half bath – Toilet
  • Master en suite – Shower, Toilet
  • Upstairs bath – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
Sleeping Arrangements 4 Bedrooms, sleeps 6-10
  • Master bedroom – 1 King bed
  • Twin room – 2 Twin beds
  • Upstairs Queen – 1 Queen bed
  • Upstairs two queens – 2 Queen beds
Entertainment
  • Satellite/Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Smart TV
Family
  • Baby Gate
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Pack N Play/Travel Crib
  • Children's Books & Toys
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Private Yard
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Seating
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Theme
  • Family
Leisure
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Boating
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountaineering
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skiing
  • Water Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
  • Linens High Temp Wash
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
Check Out Tasks
  • Turn Things Off
  • Throw Away Trash
  • Lock Up
  • Gather Towels
  • Additional Requests