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The Back of Beyond

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Silver Gate, MT
  • Clarks Fork Trail
    3 min drive
  • Cooke City Montana Museum
    4 min drive
  • Yellowstone Northeast Entrance Station
    4 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Gallatin National Forest. The cabin offers a microwave and a coffee maker.
  • The cabin offers a microwave and a coffee maker
  • Steps from Gallatin National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Yellowstone National Park

Property manager

Jack Hartsoe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Back of Beyond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
A quiet, clean place to stay, very close to Yellowstone. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
The cabin was perfect for a short stay for two people! Beautiful views and close to several small towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you, amazing stay
Property Owners and place was perfect! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to enjoy the park
Location is extremely close to the park entrance. We were there to mainly hike and fish. Cabin location and view were amazing. We were able to sleep, eat, relax, and efficiently enjoy the park. Hosts were very responsive with cabin needs and other information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation Property
The cabin was perfect for our needs. It was clean and private and with a great Mountain View. I can’t wait to go back there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and beautiful and peaceful cabin
The cabin is very clean and beautifully decorated with an amazing view to see the snow mountain and surrounded by pine tree forest and a small creek. It is very peaceful and in a quiet area on the back of the hill. Jack offers us warm hospitality. The guide book prepared by the host provides helpful information. My family including two kids had a fond memory there. Hope to come back and visit again. Thank you Jack!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort in the wilderness
The best mountain view from a clean and comfortable cabin! Convenient for northern Yellowstone visit and enjoying the abundant wildlife. Great host. We can't recommend this cabin more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Q and Speed M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin, Beautiful Property
The Back of Beyond is a small cabin perfect for newlyweds or a young couple...there is room for a couple of children. It is immaculately clean with a small kitchen (no range - but microwave, fridge, Keurig and hotplate - it works!) The cabin is perched on the side of a mountain surrounded by soaring pines. A small creek runs beside it and wildlife abounds. Enjoy!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the mountains
Well maintained and private
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Renea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view from the porch
My husband and I enjoyed our 3 nights in this remote cabin. The view and wildlife were incredible. We were able to disconnect from our busy lives and enjoy the outdoors for a few days. The cabin is only a few miles from the northeast entrance of Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint natural retreat
This is a fantastic place for 2 people to enjoy the wilderness with excellent access to Yellowstone’s North east entrance as well as friendly and yummy restaurants and stores in Cooke City. Be prepared for a steep ladder to the upper lost where you sleep but of your an active person this as a great spot. Thx Jack!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome jewell
Would absolutely go back , a hidden special place in the mountains , got to see bears fox and so many animals , they were very easy to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

roberta c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remote cabin near Yellowstone
Cabin was perfect for our trip to Yellowstone. Clean, easy to find, cozy. We couldn't have asked for more. Jack, the host communicated with us as needed and made us feel very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Craig N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silvergate
Grat place to get away and enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cabin!
Cozy, comfy, clean and beautiful cabin in a wonderful location. Although it's hard to get network there, the owner's directions were pretty helpful, I'd recommend getting there before dark and it's easy to find. Very convenient if you want to be in Lamar valley till later in evening to see animals!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kresent W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain getaway
We had a amazing time, the cabin was beautifully and very clean. I had my husband and two boys ( 4&6) and they loved it also . My boys especially loved playing in the river right next to the cabin. Super close to the entrance of Yellowstone and the two nearby towns were fun to visit and have dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t have envisioned a better place!
Location was so perfect, so close to the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone, with the most wildlife. The kids loved the laddered loft space. We hiked the creek next to the property and ate at the few local places in Silvergate and Cooke. No Tv and very spotty internet kept the kids off their iPads. Jack the owner was very accommodating and responsive. We will remember our stay at Back of Beyond forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar G.

Liked: Cleanliness
In touch with nature
Great cozy cabin. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sian H., Golden, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming log cabin
Beautiful property and charming cabin complete with everything you could want for a week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't Wait to Return
Incredible mountain views, end-of-the-road privacy, wildlife and wildflowers galore, and a very comfy cabin where you can enjoy it all. We loved the friendly towns of Silver Gate and Cooke City and the proximity to Yellowstone's NE Gate and the Lamar Valley. We definitely plan to return to the Back of Beyond Cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023