AFFORDABLE Glorified Basecamp -"The Bird House" | Apartment in Livingston

9.8 (85 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Livingston Apartment | AFFORDABLE Glorified Basecamp -"The Bird House"

1 Bedroom Apartment in Livingston

We keep our prices low so that people can afford to stay in this beautiful place. . If you are looking for an affordable "glamping" spot - this is it! The Bird House (BH) is a cute apartment above an art studio/workshop in the beautiful Paradise Valley - 30 minutes from the north entrance to Yellowstone. IMPORTANT - the guest house does NOT HAVE AN INDOOR SHOWER. It has 12 steps to access the space. We do have a gorgeous outdoor shower. We are also only 8 minutes from Chico Hot Springs and we offer our guests Chico tokens (one per person/one time only) for the natural hot springs pool and shower. The BH has a small kitchen area with a hotplate, three options for a coffee maker, a toaster, and a refrigerator, as well as a small BBQ grill outside. In the bathroom is a sink and a toilet. The Bird House has an adorable main room, filled with original art, books, TV, and internet. There is a queen-sized bed with luxurious bedding and also a single bed. (We also have a double blow-up mattress if needed.) The occupancy of the Birdhouse is 3-4 people. The windows look directly out at beautiful Chico Peak, and just a little further south is Emigrant Peak. Both peaks are framed in the window directly across from the bed. It is located in a small, extremely quiet neighborhood and has a very close proximity to Mill Creek and the Yellowstone River. We have an outside grill and picnic table for your use. Right behind the BH is a large organic garden, and we are happy to share veggies and flowers with our guests when available and in season. There is parking right at the entrance to the BH alongside the steps. Please don't block the driveway. PLEASE NOTE THE APARTMENT IS UP A FLIGHT OF 12 STAIRS. It has solar lighting for night arrival. We live on the property, but our many guests over the years have assured us that it is a quiet, comfortable, private space. It does take a certain kind of guest to appreciate this cozy apartment with its lack of a shower. However, our guests seem to love the shower!
We are very close to several great places to eat:
Chico Hot Springs (4stars), Sage Lodge, The Old Saloon, Follow Yer Nose BarBQ, Wildflour Bakery, The Outpost, and Yellowstone Valley Grill. You are also about 15 minutes from Livingston, MT (north) and 20 minutes from Gardiner, MT (south).
Who are we? Both of us are retired career Park Service employees.
If you have pet(s), talk to us first. We love animals, but many people have allergies so we require crates inside, and there is a small additional fee of $10/night.
We sometimes offer river shuttles if we are available, so ask us about that as well.
If you add a guest or have more than 4 in your party there will be an extra night charged. Please, no drugs, no smoking, no fighting or loud nightlife. Our guests tell us repeatedly that they have the most restful, quiet sleep at our place.
We have plenty of music venues near us if you are looking for nightlife. Check out websites for Pine Creek, Chico, the Old Saloon, and Sage Lodge.
When you leave, we ask you to strip your beds, empty and take all garbage with you. The closest dumpster is south of us on East River Road at the Chico green boxes. If this is a problem, talk with us about a trip to the dumpsters.
*Note, Our place consists of 2 yellow (winter wheat) stucco structures with red metal roofs, and we are the 2nd place (right) on Cedar Lane. WE ARE 16 CEDAR LANE. Arrival time is 4:00 pm. The Bird House will be open and ready for you. Please drive in with caution, as the two golden doodles that serve as greeters may be outside. The dogs love people, and so do the two resident mouse catchers. There are also deer around daily.

AFFORDABLE Glorified Basecamp -"The Bird House" is located in Livingston. AFFORDABLE Glorified Basecamp -"The Bird House" provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

AFFORDABLE Glorified Basecamp -"The Bird House" has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Livingston has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Livingston, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • English
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: we love animals but talk to us first. pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Justin b.
Sep 1, 2025 02:19:31 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We absolutely loved our stay at this adorable loft! The hosts were the highlight—incredibly thoughtful and communicative. They reached out with genuine concern when our travel delays caused a hiccup, which was so appreciated. The property itself is gorgeous and felt even homier with the sweet cat and two dogs. We're only sorry our schedule was too tight to use the hot spring tokens or to swap park stories with our expert hosts, Yellowstone veterans! A perfect, memorable getaway for my partner and for me a much needed reprieve from park housing and my roomates We can't thank you enough!
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