FAQ's
Q: What do we need to bring?
We like to tell people that they only need to bring clothes and food.....most everything else we can think of is provided.
Q: Does it matter what time we arrive?
No, your cabin will be unlocked and ready for you arrival (after 2:00 pm) at whatever time works for you. Your last name will be on a small chalkboard on a tree next to your cabin and the key will be inside. If you arrive very late, we will check in with you the following day.
Q: What are the closest airports?
Billings, MT.... (BIL): 3 hours
Cody, WY........(COD): 2 hours
Bozeman, MT..(BZN): 3 hours
Jackson, WY...(JAC): 4 hours
Q: What extras are provided/available?:
* Portable camp chairs (ask owner)
* Coolers (ask owner)
* Picnic ice packs (in your freezer)
* Gas grill
* BBQ tools
* Bear spray
* Regional/YNP hiking or fishing books (ask owner)
Q: Do you have laundry facilities?
Yes, we have a washer/dryer available for your use on site. The cost is $2.50 per load of washing, and $2.50 per load of drying....dryer sheets and detergent pods included.
Q: How far is it to Yellowstone National Park?
Silver Gate and SilverTip Cabins are only 1 mile from the Northeast Entrance to Yellowstone.
Q: How far is it to...
Old Faithful...2 hours
Cody, WY...1.75 hours
Red Lodge, MT...1.75 hours
Jackson, WY...4 hours
West Yellowstone, MT...2.5 hours
Gardiner, MT...2 hours
Q: Where is the closest Rodeo?
Cody Wyoming has NIGHTLY rodeos throughout the summer months!
Q: Can you fish from the property?
Yes, but since the property is in Montana, you need to have a Montana fishing license.
Q: Where can I find fishing regulations in your area?
Montana fishing regs: https://fwp.mt.gov/fish/regulations
Wyoming fishing regs: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/Regulations/Regulation-PDFs/WYFISHINGREGS_BROCHURE
Yellowstone National Park regs: https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/fishing-rules
*Please Note: Felt-soled waders/ boots are NOT allowed in Yellowstone National Park.*
Q: Where can we purchase fishing licenses?
Fishing licenses for Wyoming and Montana can be purchased at the Cooke City Store in Cooke City, MT (3 miles away), and fishing licenses for YNP can be purchased at the NE gate (1 mile away).
Q: Is there WiFi available in the cabin?
Yes! We now have Starlink internet service, allowing you basically unlimited access to the internet for all you needs. Currently, internet is available from your PORCH with plans to extend that into the cabins.
Q: What is there to do in your area?
Sight seeing in Yellowstone National Park, lots of hiking and fishing in YNP, Beartooth Scenic wilderness, and Chief Joseph/Sunlight Basin area.
Cody Wyoming has a wonderful museum https://centerofthewest.org/. Additionally located near Cody is the Heart Mountain Relocation Interpretive Center (where many Japanese Americans were incarcerated during WWII) https://www.heartmountain.org/
The shops and craft brewhouse in Red Lodge, Montana (Red Lodge Ales) is a great place to eat and shop in a quaint downtown. https://www.redlodgeales.com/taproom
Q: What nearby restaurants do you recommend?
There are quite a few local restaurants here in the Cooke City/Silver Gate area, but our favorite for burgers/pizza/beer is Miner's Saloon, and for more elegant fare: Beartooth Cafe. Great breakfast is served at the Log Cabin Cafe, now under new ownership!
Q: Where can I purchase groceries/ Is there a grocery store nearby?
Although we suggest purchasing your groceries at either Billings/Red Lodge, Livingston, or Cody prior to getting into our area, groceries can be purchased at the Cooke City Store (kind of along the lines of a convenience store in terms of price and selection).
Q: Do you offer discounts?
We offer a discount of approximately 15% if guests pay with cash (green stuff). Rates for paying with a credit card, personal check, cashier's check or money order are higher. Just ask when you reserve.
Booking through a booking site (e.g. VRBO, etc.), while possible, is at least 25% higher in cost than our site.
Q: How do I get to the cabin?
All directions for getting to the cabins will be provided upon making a reservation.
Q: Why doesn't the cabin have air conditioning?
Air conditioning is not necessary in our cabins. Our cabins have overhead fans, and If you would like your cabin to be cooler, all you need to do it open the screened windows during the night, or in the morning and close them before departing for the day and when you return, your cabin will be nice and cool. We do have circulating fans you can borrow as well if you need them.
Q: How will we get the key to the cabin?
Your key will be inside your cabin when you arrive.
Q: What do we need to do to get the $50 cleaning deposit refund?
$50 of your $100 cleaning fee is refundable via snail mail after your first stay with us provided the cabin is left in clean condition. All cleaning products necessary to clean your cabin are provided in your cabin---rags, cleaning fluids, broom, dustpan, and vacuum. If you are interested in receiving the $50 cleaning rebate via snail mail, please make sure we HAVE your snail mail address! A detailed list of suggested cleaning tasks to be completed prior to check-out can be found in your cabin notebook
Q: When/ how will we receive the cleaning refund?
As soon as your cabin has been checked and prepared/cleaned for the next guest, we will put your refund in the mail (between $0-$50 depending upon the condition of the cabin) IF YOU HAVE PROVIDED YOUR SNAIL MAIL ADDRESS..
Further questions
If you have further questions or did not find your answer here, please contact us! We would be happy to help with inquiries before or after your booking.