Lucky Dog Lodge - Spectacular Large Group Accommodations!
About this house rental
Enjoy pure and simple comfort in this unique log structure built with gleaming ponderosa pine logs from Montana forests. Relax to the sounds of the legendary Gallatin River while resting in your log bed from an old Montana Ranch. We price our large capacity Lodge based on the number of people in your party so the cost is kept low for smaller groups. The rate calculator will automatically adjust the cost by $20/person per night if your group size is larger than the base occupancy rate. Great river location - plenty of acreage, yard, river walks, fishing without having to leave the property. During spring runoff, typically 2-3 weeks in May or early June, the river comes up and fishing is limited and some of the walking trails are under water. Lucky Dog Lodge is managed by Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals, a small homegrown Bozeman company with over 20 years of experience. For more reviews and information, including a self-guided 3D walkthrough, search the name of the house plus the words Bozeman Cottage. The Lucky Dog Lodge is the perfect alternative to a full service guest lodge at roughly a tenth of the price. If your party has willing cooks, or an appetite for the many superb food services of the Gallatin Valley, then come enjoy all the privacy you want and all the space you need! The property is adjoined by family living on the river side of the Lodge and you will be overlooking their gardens and house from the upper decks of the Lodge - see the photo included in the listing. The owner lives just to the north across the yard and there are no other houses between the Lodge and the river. Across the street is a neighborhood that for all practical purposes disappears once you are at the Lodge. The photo showing the rooftop solar system gives a view of the general area. The Lucky Dog is palatial comfort, pure and simple. This grand log structure, built with gleaming ponderosa pine logs from Montana forests, recalls the majestic natural beauty of the Rockies. As you enter, your eye is immediately drawn to the third floor balcony and the massive logs and ridge pole that dominate the interior. The fir tongue-and-groove ceiling is lit by myriad natural light sources. The open design and high ceilings create a spacious and airy feel. And as of 2018 we have a huge 8KW solar electric array to keep things green! Radiant floor heating and thick log walls maintain a comfortable temperature year-round. Wood decks extend from the second and third floors, as well a large ground level deck, offering views of a number of famous mountain ranges and the Gallatin River. Relax to the rushing of the Gallatin in log beds, reclaimed from an old Montana ranch. Better yet, soak in the balcony hot tub overlooking the river as the sun sets behind the magnificent Spanish Peaks. The great hall on the main floor harbors a fully equipped kitchen, complete with pine breakfast bar and a large dining area. The comfortable relaxing area is also perfect for family games or business retreat meetings. Upstairs are two levels of living quarters: 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms supporting at least 15 guests (like anywhere, depends how close together they are willing to live and sleep). Regarding sleeping places, there are 3 queen beds, 6 x-long twins, 2 twins, 1 double, 3 floor pads (surprisingly comfortable, bring your own bedding). Mathematically that’s at least 20 persons but if you are bringing together a group of business associates they may not be comfortable sharing beds or bedrooms. Lucky Dog Lodge 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms: 3 of those bedrooms have a queen size bed, 1 bedroom has two x-long twin beds Lucky Dog Lodge 3rd floor has 2 large bedrooms: There are 4 x-long twin beds in one of those bedrooms, the other bedroom has 2 regular twins and a full size bed. Extra sleeping options: we provide 3 high quality floor pads (3-section fold out upholstered pads), bring your own sleeping bags and/or bedding. Location The Lucky Dog is located conveniently 20 minutes from the Bozeman airport and 12 minutes from Montana State University or the heart of Bozeman. Exercise and relaxation at the Bozeman Hot Springs is a short walk away, offering heated pools, a fitness center, and saunas. The small town of Four Corners is only 3 minutes away with food, supplies, fishing guides and equipment. Amazing hiking, rafting, skiing, horseback riding, and golf destinations are within an half an hour in almost any direction from the Lodge. Yellowstone National Park is a gorgeous 1.5 hour drive south. Besides the ability to fish the legendary Gallatin from your back yard, fishing spots along the Missouri, Yellowstone, Madison, and their countless tributaries are all within a short drive from this breath taking adventure command center! Featured as Log Home of the Month by Build Log Homes .org, where you can learn to build your own log home! As with all Bozeman Cottage houses, the Lucky Dog Lodge is equipped with a drip style coffee maker, coffee grinder, a starter pack of fresh, local coffee, linens, pots/pans, cooking utensils, spices, dry goods (flour, sugar, etc), EO brand non-toxic body products, and comes with organic coffee & grinder. We also provide extensive local info on everything from where to buy real Montana meat & locally grown vegetables to great hiking trails, rafting links to restaurant coupons. We believe in local economies and know the best places! The Lucky Dog Lodge is a licensed and permitted tourist home facility through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, License # 301793.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)
5.0
Best set up for our 3 daughters and ourselves to celebrate a wedding. Great property and every amenity you could imagine. Loved the large backyard, beautiful decks, and well stocked kitchen!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the beautiful Lucky Dog log home! It was well supplied with all the essentials and a lot of extras! The house was in a great location and the hot tub was a hit for our teenagers! Our family all expressed how it was the most well stocked place we have experienced to date.
4.0
The lodge is beautiful and nicely laid out and accommodated our large extended family vacation very well. The hot tub was a great added bonus. We saw deer run through the yard. The river is a short distance and you can hear it from the windows. We were hoping to fish there, in fact, that is why we rented it but there was no way we could fish the river from that location. The weeds/grass were up to your waist and the river was not family friendly for fishing. While the pictures do not show it, the neighbors were surprisingly VERY close. We were under the impression it was more secluded. That said, we had an incredible visit. They had lots of games, puzzles etc to keep the kiddos busy and it was lovely that all the spices and condiments were provided so we didn't have to purchase those. And it was great that everyone had their own bed/room as there were 13 of us staying together. It was a little drive to get to places but not terrible. It's about a 30 minute drive to Big Sky. The owners were fantastic and very responsive. If you have a large family or event and do not mind having to drive for fishing or excursions then this place is great to stay.
5.0
Lucky Dog Lodge was a fantastic choice for us to stay while we celebrated our son's graduation from MSU. There was plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen was great for making big breakfasts. The only issue we had was there were no bedrooms on the first floor although we did know about this ahead of time.
5.0
We traveled from Delaware, MD, and Florida for our daughter's wedding. It was the perfect location. Everything was perfect in the cabin as well. We could not have chosen a better place. Thank You
5.0
Very clean, large space, instructions were clear from the owner. He even came out to help us when we had an issue with the lock which was resolved very quickly. Would stay there again.
5.0
The cabin was even better that advertised, had plenty of space for all 16 of us, and the owners were very responsive. I would gladly stay here again!
5.0
Excellent place to stay. Big great room for all to be together.
5.0
We will be back again! We are a well-traveled family, due to being in the military. The Lucky Dog Lodge was my absolute favorite place we have ever stayed. Our family had plenty of space and rooms and bathrooms. It seemed like someone put so much thought in things for the kitchen and bathrooms. We cooked there every night and had everything we needed.
The LDL was so beautiful that the wedding photographer ended up taking some pictures of the bride inside and out.
We hope to bring our entire family back for Christmas at the LDL one year.
5.0
This is an amazing property! The house is huge and has so much character, with plenty of large bedrooms for our family and friends. Kitchen has everything we needed, with a wonderful rustic dining table that accommodated our large group! LOTS of bathrooms so no waiting :-) Big yard, nice back deck, short walk to the river. We loved it and would definitely recommend it!
5.0
Excellent family vacation home
Beautiful house & property. Large home made it easy for the whole extended family to gather. Well stocked kitchen, convenient location, easy checkin and out process. Highly recommend thia house!
5.0
My family and I gathered to celebrate my nephew’s graduation from MSU. We had an absolute blast. The large accommodations allowed for many family fun activities. The location is absolutely perfect. The river was such a treat and scenery was lovely. Thank you for allowing us to make so many amazing memories!
10.0
My family and I gathered to celebrate my nephew’s graduation from MSU. We had an absolute blast. The large accommodations allowed for many family fun activities. The location is absolutely perfect. The river was such a treat and scenery was lovely. Thank you for allowing us to make so many amazing memories!
5.0
Family vacay was an absolute success
My family and I gathered to celebrate my nephew’s graduation from MSU. We had an absolute blast. The large accommodations allowed for many family fun activities. The location is absolutely perfect. The river was such a treat and scenery was lovely. Thank you for allowing us to make so many amazing memories!
5.0
Was a great central location for skiing, Bozeman, and to just hang out!
Enough space where everyone in our family had a bedroom and bath. Well equipped and just a great place to stay. Quick response to any questions. Would stay there again
5.0
Lodge
Was a great central location for skiing, Bozeman, and to just hang out!
Enough space where everyone in our family had a bedroom and bath. Well equipped and just a great place to stay. Quick response to any questions. Would stay there again
5.0
Perfect house and amazing location!
My group loved the Lucky Dog Lodge. Plenty of room and bathrooms for a large group. Great location. Beautiful views and we got lucky with some amazing sunsets that you can watch from the hot tub. I cannot wait to come back!
5.0
We came for a wedding, and so enjoyed ourselves that we are talking about another trip!
5.0
Perfection
We came for a wedding, and so enjoyed ourselves that we are talking about another trip!
4.0
Accommodations worked out well for 8 adults and 6 children. Great eating and living space. Grandkids enjoyed the Gallatin behind the house. Weird bathroom set up but there were 5 showers. Location was great getting to Bozeman,
Big Sky and Yellowstone. Surrounding neighborhood and gravel roads aren’t the greatest. Overall really enjoyed house.
4.0
Forced family fun for 50 th wedding anniversary
Accommodations worked out well for 8 adults and 6 children. Great eating and living space. Grandkids enjoyed the Gallatin behind the house. Weird bathroom set up but there were 5 showers. Location was great getting to Bozeman,
Big Sky and Yellowstone. Surrounding neighborhood and gravel roads aren’t the greatest. Overall really enjoyed house.
5.0
Driving through the neighborhood I would not have expected this place to be so wonderful, but don’t let that fool you! The house and property are wonderful. Very roomy and fits 20 people comfortably, although beds for only 16. The little path down to the river was such a surprise! Great for fishing and swimming, or just relaxing! Such a beautiful view! We had such a great family reunion in this house!
5.0
Great place for a family reunion
Driving through the neighborhood I would not have expected this place to be so wonderful, but don’t let that fool you! The house and property are wonderful. Very roomy and fits 20 people comfortably, although beds for only 16. The little path down to the river was such a surprise! Great for fishing and swimming, or just relaxing! Such a beautiful view! We had such a great family reunion in this house!
4.0
My family had a great time. The lodge is spacious and enjoyable.
If you are looking for a quiet place and an enjoyable home we nailed it. My grandsons thought it was fantastic.
4.0
A wonderful visit
My family had a great time. The lodge is spacious and enjoyable.
If you are looking for a quiet place and an enjoyable home we nailed it. My grandsons thought it was fantastic.
5.0
We had an amazing time for our stay in Bozeman. This house was perfect for our multi-generational group. This house came well equipped with all your kitchen needs. A portable crib for our granddaughter and lots a great communication with the property manager. This house has such a great story and the craftsmanship is amazing. We are still talking about the large logs used in the construction. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. We were 40 minutes from Big Sky, 40 minutes from Bridger Pass. About 15 minutes from the airport. Perfect location for our stay. Enjoy
5.0
Our stay at the Lucky Dog
We had an amazing time for our stay in Bozeman. This house was perfect for our multi-generational group. This house came well equipped with all your kitchen needs. A portable crib for our granddaughter and lots a great communication with the property manager.
This house has such a great story and the craftsmanship is amazing. We are still talking about the large logs used in the construction.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat. We were 40 minutes from Big Sky, 40 minutes from Bridger Pass. About 15 minutes from the airport. Perfect location for our stay.
Enjoy
5.0
Best in Bozeman
Stayed at the Lucky Dog Lounge with my family (11) for a winter holiday and could not have been happier. Everyone in the family had their own space when needed and great community space when we wanted to be together. Perfect distance from Bridger Bowl and Big Sky Ski resorts for those of us that went skiing, and everything else in Bozeman is about 15 to 20 minutes away. I could not have been happier with the Lucky Dog Lounge. Thanks to the ownership for sharing!
5.0
The Lucky Dog Ranch was a wonderful and serene property!
The tribute to the owner is a great read if you have time. A wonderful property!!! The access to the creek is great, with the big yard! Plenty of space to have MANY GUESTS. The only thing we had trouble with is the doves that nest under the beams. They were a bit loud in the morning.
We would still stay again!!! Thank you!
5.0
The tribute to the owner is a great read if you have time. A wonderful property!!! The access to the creek is great, with the big yard! Plenty of space to have MANY GUESTS. The only thing we had trouble with is the doves that nest under the beams. They were a bit loud in the morning. We would still stay again!!! Thank you!
5.0
What a great family get away.
The Lucky Dog was outstanding, clean, quite and fun get away for myself and my family. We had a mini family gathering that allowed us to play with one another, share laughs and just push all the cares of the world away.
This property is one of a kind. It has everything we needed and more. Everyone was able to spread out and yet still be close. We were close to town and within minutes of activities.
Thank you Paul for making this a great family vacation. We will be back!!!!
5.0
The Lucky Dog was outstanding, clean, quite and fun get away for myself and my family. We had a mini family gathering that allowed us to play with one another, share laughs and just push all the cares of the world away. This property is one of a kind. It has everything we needed and more. Everyone was able to spread out and yet still be close. We were close to town and within minutes of activities. Thank you Paul for making this a great family vacation. We will be back!!!!
5.0
A very nice place in the country but close to town. Would stay again
5.0
Sept family stsy
A very nice place in the country but close to town. Would stay again
5.0
Great house in a great location! Hope to stay there again.
5.0
Amazing place!
Great house in a great location! Hope to stay there again.
5.0
Heaven in bozeman
very nice and wonderful people that run it
5.0
Incredible Log Home
Phenomenal home in a great location. The lodge is huge and and has plenty of hangout, cooking and bathroom space. We were only a group of 4, so it was waaay too much house for us, but we are so glad we stayed there. The short walk down to the Gallatin became a morning and evening ritual for us - as did sleeping with the windows open and listening to the river’s noises. We would love to come back in the winter with the rest of the family and stay here again.
5.0
A rose amongst thorns
The house exceeded our expectations. The manager was responsive to our needs. The neighborhood was substandard but the house is well insulated with foliage and the view of the mountains is great.
5.0
Amazing for big groups!
This place absolutely satisfied all of the needs for our group of 20! We went fishing on the beautiful river, had plenty of room for sleeping and hanging out, cooked big meals in the kitchen (and had plenty of forks and plates and cups!), and had easy access to Bridger Bowl where some of us skied for the first time! Paul was extremely accommodating and an amazing host, I would highly recommend staying at one of his properties and would definitely do so again! Thank you so much for facilitating a great trip!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Idaho?
The average price for a rental in Idaho is $214 per night. This rental is $772 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lucky Dog Lodge - Spectacular Large Group Accommodations!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Lucky Dog Lodge - Spectacular Large Group Accommodations! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lucky Dog Lodge - Spectacular Large Group Accommodations!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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