Gallatin Gateway holiday house

Brief Description: This brand new, incredibly handsome lodge is built at the location of the fishing scenes in the movie classic “A River Runs Through It" in the Gallatin River Canyon between Bozeman and Big Sky, making it a great home base for exploring the area. There are stunning views of the cliffs and summit of Storm Castle from almost every room. From the deck you’ll enjoy the sound of the river just down the slope, pines all around, and the view across the river to the rock wall of Castle Rock. In addition to the lodge’s beautiful décor, you’ll enjoy a great stereo system, a 42" TV in the great room and in each bedroom, and wireless Internet throughout the lodge.

Bedrooms and bathrooms: The home has four bedrooms, and extra sleeping space in three different areas – the den, the loft, and the TV room off the bunkroom. The lodge has 3.5 baths. The master bedroom, just off the great room, has a king size bed, double doors to the deck and river, and a private bath with two sinks and a large shower with a river pebble floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a loft. The bedrooms have a king and a queen size bed and the loft with a queen sleeper sofa. These three rooms share a bath with a tub & shower, 2 sinks and a large closet. At the other end of the home, up a separate set of stairs are the bunkroom and TV room. The bunkroom has two sets of bunk beds, one a double/twin, the other a twin/twin setup. The TV room is a great kid zone with a TV/DVD/satellite setup and a double size futon couch. Off this room there’s a bath with tub and shower. The last sleeping space is a queen sleeper sofa in the den off the great room. There’s also a half bath just off the kitchen.

Kitchen and dining: The well-appointed kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large walk-in pantry. There is a bar counter that seats 4 for chatting with the cook, and the dining table that seats 10 comfortably is just off to the side. There is also a gas barbecue for your outdoor grilling.

Great room: The great room has an amazing bank of windows looking out to the river canyon. There’s a vaulted ceiling, large stone wood burning fireplace, and comfortable seating for a crowd. There’s also a wet bar with a fridge and sink. It’s a wonderful room for gathering! There’s a stereo, iPod docking station, TV, DVD, and in-wall speakers for stereo and TV surround sound.

Office: If you need to do a bit of work during your stay, you’ll enjoy the very comfortable den just off the great room. It’s equipped with comfortable seating, a nice built in desk, and wireless Internet. There’s also a good selection of books.

Setting, acreage, and views: This lodge is situated at the filming location for the great fishing scenes in the classic “A River Runs Through It". Hollywood chooses locations carefully, and they did well on this one. The Storm Castle cliffs are spectacular, and the view up-river to Garnet Peak is beautiful.

Outdoor Amenities: The highlight is a large deck accessed from the great room, dining room and master bedroom. From this vantage point you’re looking up at the incredible cliffs and down towards the Gallatin River. It’s an amazing spot. With a picnic table in the yard and stereo speakers on the deck, it’s a perfect place to spend your evenings. Oh, and there’s a hot tub just a few steps off the deck – just the spot to soak after a day of skiing, hiking or fishing.

Activities nearby: Besides fishing right out the door, there’s hiking, skiing and whitewater rafting nearby. One of our favorite river outfitters is just up the road, and there are great hiking trailheads within a few miles. Big Sky and Moonlight Basin Ski areas are about 30 minutes up the canyon. In addition to all this there are tours of Yellowstone National Park, and everything that the fun town of Bozeman has to offer.

Closest town and airport: You are about one half hour from both downtown Bozeman and Bozeman’s Gallatin Field Airport.

What's included: You’ll receive a complimentary security deposit waiver so you don’t have to pay a security deposit. Your home is completely prepped before you arrive and fully cleaned after your stay – at no charge to you. For guests who stay twelve nights or more, a weekly cleaning is also included. Additional housekeeping can all be arranged with a bit of prior notice. All Mountain Home properties have fully equipped kitchens, include good quality bed and bath linens, staples like paper goods, laundry and dish washing supplies, and our signature Mountain Home hand soaps. You just bring your gear and the groceries!

Other details: To ensure that all of our homes are maintained to the highest standards for our guests, no smoking is allowed in any of our homes and no pets are allowed on our properties without prior written approval from Mountain Home.