Located just 18 miles south of Livingston and about 45 minutes from Yellowstone's North Entrance in Gardiner, the cabin sits at the end of a classic Montana bumpy gravel road, on 20 acres of open land — often visited by herds of elk, pronghorn, and soaring hawks overhead.
Inside, you'll find rustic charm and comfort with plenty of space to relax. Step outside and enjoy 360-degree mountain views, wide open skies, and brilliant stars at night. Lounge on the wraparound porch, gather around the firepit, play horseshoes, or just soak in the quiet.
Whether you're roasting marshmallows under the Milky Way or enjoying a cup of coffee at sunrise, The Blackhawk Cabin is the perfect place for you to slow down, reconnect, and recharge.
BEDROOMS:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed, ensuite half bath, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, blinds, and fresh linens
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, dresser, closet, ceiling fan, blinds, desk, and linens provided
KITCHEN AND LIVING: The living room has a sofa that converts into a bed (queen size) for additional sleeping. The cabin is spacious with a full kitchen with stove, microwave, full size refrigerator and dishwasher. The clean kitchen is stocked with all you need for staying and cooking in. The living room is great for game night, relaxing and enjoying the views out of the large windows and doors to the east and to the south. We provide all linens, soaps, detergents and items found in an everyday kitchen.
MISC AMENITIES: There is a stack washer / dryer in the the cabin for doing laundry, with laundry detergent. We provide a pack and play and child's high chair, bluetooth speaker for music, and all bathroom soaps and amenities, hairdryer and more.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES: With 20 acres to roam, you'll experience the tranquility and solitude only a private retreat like this can offer. Step outside onto the expansive wrap-around deck, where panoramic viewsthe theling hills and mountain vistas provide the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or an evening of stargazing. Whether you're soaking up the peaceful sounds of nature or enjoying a lively barbecue with loved ones, the deck is an ideal extension of your living space. The deck with 4 outdoor adirondack chairs, a pviewsthe thelingwood burning firepit are to help maximize your outdoor time! There is a nice propane grill for guest use and also a horseshoe pit.
*** Also on the property is a smaller guest cabin, The Blackhawk Nest, optionally available to rent with the main cabin. It sleeps up to 5 and is spaced far enough to ensure privacy, but close enough for group gatherings. You can rent both the Cabin and The Nest together if you want to have the entire property to yourself! The Cabin and the Nest each have their own firepit areas and are distanced for privacy and seclusion, as well. Renting both, if available, you automatically get a 10% discount off the nightly rate.
The roads to the Cabin and the Nest are gravel, so please drive slowly. The road and the cabin are plowed in the winter, but we always recommend (though not necessary) a 4wd vehicle.
Nearby, the charming towns of Livingston and Emigrant await with its welcoming community, vibrant arts and live music scene, and local dining experiences. Of course, the grandeur of Yellowstone is never far, only a 40 minute drive to the North Entrance in Gardiner, offering countless opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploration of the planets largest concentration of geothermal wonders.
PET FRIENDLY: (max of 2 well behaved dogs) with PRIOR approval and $200 non-refundable pet fee.
GARBAGE: There is no garbage service in the area, so guests must take their bagged garbage to a local "green bin" during their stay and before departure.
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Great Cabin and Location
We booked the cabin for proximity to trout streams and YNP. The cabin is secluded, very comfortable, clean, cozy, and packed with amenities for families like ours looking to explore the surroundings and especially Yellowstone National Park. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you'll need, the beds are comfortable, we found two cans of bear spray for our use and even a small cooler in one of the bedroom closets. The Yellowstone River is just 3 miles from the cabin with easy access for fishing at many locations along Highway 89. Livingstone is 20 miles to the North and the North entrance to YNP is approximately 50 miles to the south. Please remember that this is rural Montana and things like curbside garbage collection and neatly paved roads to your doorstep are niceties that the locals aren't afforded. This is a beautiful cabin in a secluded location that was the perfect fit for our stay. Oh, if you haven't seen the Milky Way Galaxy in a while or ever ... this is the cabin for you! Definite 5-Star and we will return.- Anonymous U from Meridianville, Posted: 9/24/2025
Stay close to Yellowstone National Park
Nice stay, just one night
The cabin was really nice overall.
It’s close to another VRBO unit, so not completely private.
You have to take out all the trash yourself—unexpected for the price.
Located on a gravel road that’s a bit rough.
We enjoyed our one-night stay.- Anonymous from Hamilton, Posted: 8/20/2025It sounds like you enjoyed your stay with us but docked us in the ratings due to the garbage. We do mention the garbage in our listing before you book. We live in a rural area with no garbage service. There are lots of spots to drop i though and is usually not an issue with our guests.- Key Montana staff, Posted:
Peacefull with a view
The cabin is isolated enough but close to Yellowstone and restaurants in livingston. Very quiet. The area is beautiful.- Anonymous from San Antonio, Posted: 8/5/2025Please come back and visit us again anytime- Key Montana staff, Posted: