This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Livingston, MT.

Perfectly located & private within walking distance to Carter's Bridge & the Yellowstone River, this newly renovated cottage on 1.25 acres invites guests for an extended stay - dogs welcome!

After a day on the river or the slopes, enjoy the outdoor HOT TUB & Saaku DRY SAUNA under the twinkling stars of Montana Big Sky.

Two private guest rooms plus a large bunk room - complete with 2 XL bunk beds, expansive lounging space and a foosball table - the River Run Retreat can sleep 10 comfortably.

River Run Retreat is professionally managed by Cole Property Management, a Livingston, Montana based high-touch, high-service property management company.

Cole Property Management is available via Airbnb or other booking platform messaging, email, phone or text should guests have requests before, during or after their visit. Please do not hesitate to reach out!


Beautifully situated within walking distance to Carter's Bridge, the rural dirt road leading to your cottage is perfect for a stroll with your kids, pets and site-seeing.

The cottage is an expansive 1.25 acre property, inviting you to enjoy the large & lush front lawn and a deck for your morning coffee and BBQ's under the Montana Big Sky.

By car, the cottage is just 5 minutes from downtown Livingston, 30 minutes to Bozeman or Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 45 minutes to Yellowstone National Park, or just under 2 hours to Big Sky Ski Resort.

River Run Retreat is a private oasis just for our guests. Enjoy the entire 1.25 acre property!

The garage is private for owner use.

Beautifully situated near the banks of the renowned Yellowstone River in Livingston, MT, River Run Retreat is a newly renovated masterpiece, nestled perfectly around the soaring mountains. It's the perfect place to enjoy not only the beautiful outdoors and fresh air, but carefully appointed details inside the house to make your stay comfortable and memorable.

Located within a short walking distance to Carter's Bridge (a perfect spot to launch your drift boat and take a swim), River Run Retreat can sleep up to 10 comfortably: two private guest rooms, each with a queen bed, luxurious linens and Montana-inspired art work provide private oasis for guests.

An impeccably appointed full bathroom includes a marble tiled shower, custom stone counter tops and is stocked with plush towels & toiletries - just bring your toothbrush!

Spread out in the enormous bunk room - complete with 2 XL bunk beds (two queens on the bottom bunk, two twins on the top bunk), comfy leather sofa, expansive lounging space and a foosball table! The Retreat's bunk room also has a 55 inch HDTV to stream your crew's favorite movies. The bunk room also has an attached full bath and direct access to the hot tub and sauna. It's quite the perfect space to sleep, play games, watch movies and hang out!

Need to whip up a gourmet meal? River Run Retreat's brand new fully equipped chef's kitchen has a large butcher block island that can seat 2-3 guests, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, deep farm house sink & garbage disposal, coffee maker, tea kettle and all of the cooking amenities guests need to dine in.

A custom carved wooden dining table has seating for 10 with wrap around windows framing the view of the lush green front yard & mountains surrounding the property.

Spread out into the plush living room and relax in front of the wood burning fireplace -- the perfect place to gather with the family for a game or movie night, or a quiet evening with a book next to the crackling fire. Two plush sofas wrap the living room with comfort and invite guests to turn on the 55" inch HDTV to stream their favorite shows.

River Run Retreat has a separate large laundry room with front load washer and dryer, fully stocked with detergent and more!

Head outside: the kitchen connects directly to the deck & outdoor dining space complete with a BBQ grill - perfect for summer evening cookouts.

After a day on the Yellowstone River or skiing at Bridger Bowl, enjoy the hot tub & Saaku dry sauna. Enjoy the starry skies of Big Sky Country while relaxing in comfort with an adult beverage in the private hot tub and dry sauna!

The spacious outdoor lawns are perfect for games, exercising your furry friends and exploring the dirt roads around the property.

River Run Retreat has ample parking for multiple vehicles & pets are welcome (2 max under 75 pounds). The driveway has a large turning radius that can accommodate RV's, campers and boats.

When you are ready to head out and explore Livingston, guests can take a quick walk over Carter's Bridge to the Yellowstone River. Launch your boat, walk your dogs and explore the shoreline.

Downtown Livingston is just a quick five-minute drive to grocery stores, shops, restaurants and art galleries.

Check out Sacajawea Park and the Civic Center next to the Yellowstone River and enjoy the weekly farmer's market during the summer months.

Walk or ride your bikes around downtown to explore the historic Livingston Train Depot.

Explore more: take a scenic drive down Paradise Valley via East River Road and make a stop at the historic Chico Hot Springs or Sage Lodge. Book a river guide trip (fish or float), horseback riding adventure or reservations at many of Livingston's great restaurants.

Make Yellowstone National Park a "must see" destination, just a 45-minute drive to Gardiner and the north entrance of the park.

Your cottage has ample parking for multiple vehicles directly in front of the cottage. Plenty of space to turn around a large trailer or RV with easy access to East River Road, Paradise Valley and Highway 89 north or south.

Hop in your vehicle and head to Livingston within 5 minutes. Grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, shops, galleries and more. A quick jaunt over the hill on the interstate to Bozeman, or head South down the Paradise Valley for outdoor recreations, more restaurants, hot springs, and more. Through the famous Yankee Jim Canyon along the Yellowstone River, you'll near the original gate to Yellowstone National Park, just beyond the friendly community of Gardiner.

If you're looking for a little bit of exercise straight out the front door, hop on a bicycle or take a leisurely stroll on the mostly paved bike path, just across the main Highway 89.


PETS: River Run Retreat does allow pets. Please make sure your pet fee has been paid in your reservation on your booking platform. The fee allows up to 2 dogs for the duration of the stay at Rainbow. Please keep pets off the furniture, and clean up pet waste prior to departure.
Registered Service Animals (SA) are welcome.
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are welcome with verified documentation only. The Guest must provide documentation from a licensed mental health professional to the Host at least 48 hours prior to the arrival date. The Host is entitled to charge the Guest for any damages caused by the Emotional Support Animal.

FIRE SAFETY: Use of the living room fireplace is permitted. Please follow instructions, and consider the wind conditions before starting the fire. Fire danger is high in our area, please, NO outdoor fires or charcoal grills.

SEPTIC & PLUMBING: The property is on a septic system -please use ONLY small amounts of toilet paper and NEVER flush flushable wipes, feminine products, paper towels hopes, dreams, condoms or fish. Plumbers are VERY expensive in rural Montana!

HOT TUB & SAUNA: Please supervise children and elderly in the hot tub and sauna at all times. Sauna instructions are located in the welcome book.

RIVER SAFETY: River Run is a quick walk over the bridge to the Carter's Bridge public access and boat launch. During the late spring and early summer months, the river may be high and the currents strong. Please make sure to supervise children and elderly when near the water at all times. Enter the river at your own risk.

TRASH: Please bag all trash and secure in the provided bins on the patio. We kindly ask that you do not leave any trash outside the cans, as River Run sits in a wildlife corridor.