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Paradise Ranch Retreat is the perfect home base for your family's ultimate Montana adventure vacation. With plenty of space for you and your family to spread out and enjoy Montana's great outdoors, Paradise Ranch Retreat boasts: - TWO CLEAN, COMFORTABLE AND WELL-EQUIPPED CABINS. The cabins are spaced near enough for connection & just far enough apart for privacy - Close proximity (under 10 minute drive) to wedding popular wedding venues including Copper Rose Ranch, and Sage Lodge. - Easily access to Yellowstone National Park's North at Gardiner, MT (34 miles). Perfect for your Yellowstone Tour or visit to Old Faithful - Fishing river access steps away on the mighty Yellowstone River - A lush, green, spacious yard perfect for enjoying breathtaking mountain views while grilling outside, playing yard games, and spending time with loved ones. - Conveniently located near Chico Hot Springs (7 miles) , Sage Lodge (5.5 miles) , Old Saloon (3.7 miles) - perfect for those wondering where to stay in Montana - Well maintained, with easy check-in & responsive local manager - Frequent visits by wildlife including elk, deer, bald eagles, moose, and cute little bunnies! - Ideal for Montana vacations for couples, friends, or families This property is the perfect home-away-from-home for your larger gatherings,! With room to comfortably accommodate up to 12 people, everyone can join in the fun! This property is perfect for family gatherings, wedding parties, church retreats, and film crews! Plus, there are plenty of separate spaces where people can unwind and enjoy quiet time away from the group. At the Paradise Ranch Retreat, you'll enjoy the flexibility and convenience of having two separate residences: The Moose Horn Lodge and The Trout House Both are beautifully decorated, immaculately clean cedar log homes in Montana’s majestic Paradise Valley! We are on the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park (Gardner entrance is 35 miles South) and just a short drive south of historic downtown Livingston, Montana. The homes boast a large well-manicured lawn with mature trees, fantastic views of Emigrant Peak (el. 10,926 feet!), and access to Yellowstone River and its exceptional fishing and abundant recreation opportunities. The Moose Horn Lodge at Paradise Ranch Retreat features welcoming Western decor throughout 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious, open living and dining area. An inviting gas fireplace and a large smart TV, make this a comfortable retreat for six. The proud Montana native owners live in nearby Bozeman and regularly update household items including comfy cozy bedding, cookware, linens, and towels. In the living area, you can snuggle up on the inviting couch and two oversized recliners, next to the gas fireplace and enjoy the breathtaking view of Emigrant Peak. Pass the time bird and wildlife watching with the binoculars! Or, enjoy YouTube TV or your favorite streaming service on the large smart TV. Partial walls separate the kitchen and dining room from the living area, making it an ideal entertainment space! Cook your favorite Montana recipes in our well-appointed kitchen - complete with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, cookware, Western-themed dinnerware, flatware, and glassware. There is plenty of room for all in our dining area! Enjoy your meals, play a game, or share your adventure stories and photos at our beautiful wooden table featuring seating for six. The kitchen island has a bar with three matching wooden chairs for extra seating. Enjoy the majestic mountain views from each of the three bedrooms. Every bedroom features custom-made log bed frames with comfortable bedding (updated regularly), bedside tables with Western decor lamps, closets, luggage racks, and wooden wardrobes. Two full bathrooms provide all the comforts of home including fresh towels, hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. One of the two full bathrooms hosts the washer and dryer and has plenty of room for you to wash and fold laundry. Outdoor, we feature a covered front porch where you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails amongst the glorious Montana views. The mountain sunrises and sunsets will astound you. Use the outdoor grill and BBQ to host your cookout on the spacious lawn adjacent to Paradise Ranch Retreat's Trout House (a separate home that sleeps 6). The Trout House features two bedrooms- one with a beautifully framed queen-sized bed and one with a charming full (bottom)/twin (top) bunk bed that kids will adore! They will feel like they're in a Yellowstone cabin! The vaulted ceilings, high windows, and mountain views enhance your comfort in this home. The living room features a welcoming stone gas fireplace, a large smart TV, and comfortable seating. Look for the locally discovered fossils, shells, and petrified wood hidden throughout the stonework of the inviting gas fireplace! A full sleeper sofa is available in the living room; an ideal alternative sleeping arrangement for a second adult party. A fully equipped kitchen and a full bathroom with a washer and dryer provide all the comforts of home. A small bar top with two stools separates the living room from the meticulously clean and fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cookware, dinnerware, flatware, and glassware. Outdoor, the Trout House hosts a propane BBQ grill and a large patio – perfect for enjoying the fresh Montana air! In addition, on the spacious lawn surrounding both residences, you can enjoy many traditional lawn games such as cornhole and Connect 4 or Stargaze without the reflections of bright city lights. On a clear, night in at Paradise Ranch Retreat, the stargazing is pure magic. REVIEWS, PLEASE NOTE - As of November 2024 Paradise Ranch Retreat transitioned Property Management duties to the owner, Jennifer. We're so thankful for the amazing support Tanya Smith provided as our Property Manager over the last seven years! Unfortunately, we lost years of our cherished FIVE-STAR reviews on our new listing when we made this transition - we'd be happy to share the reviews from the previous listing on request! This property features easy local access to the Yellowstone River, which flows just across the highway from the homes. Walk to or drive down the access road just across from Paradise Ranch Retreat, or launch your boat at Grey Owl Fishing Access Site- just a mile up Highway 89! Note that this listing is to reserve the complete Paradise Ranch Retreat, which includes both the Moose Horn Lodge and the Trout House. Additional Lodging Options could include booking either residence separately, you can find the listing numbers below: Trout House (sleeps up to 6) on Airbnb: airbnb.com/h/montanatrouthouse Moose Horn Lodge (sleeps 6) on Airbnb: airbnb.com/h/mosehornlodge About Paradise Valley Montana Vacation Rentals: Paradise Ranch Retreat is located in the heart of Paradise Valley. It is rurally located four miles from the town of Emigrant, Montana, which sits between the majestic and picturesque Absaroka and Gallatin Mountain Ranges. Emigrant hosts a gas station, a well-stocked convenience store, a post office, WildFlour Bakery, Follow Ur Nose BBQ, the Old Saloon, Livery Stable, and Angler's West Fly Fishing shop (3.7 miles away, 206 Railroad Ln, Emigrant, MT 59027). This area offers remarkably high-quality food, libation, experiences, and entertainment options where you can enjoy a Yellowstone cabin rental experience, without the resort fee! Sage Lodge (5.5 miles away, 55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray, MT 59065) luxury fly-fishing resort is just a few miles away and if you're looking to customize Montana vacation packages for couples, you can indulge in one of their spa treatments or relax at the bar and restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the Montana landscape. Be sure to check out their great wine selection and fantastic wood-fired piz...