Lucky Dog Lodge

6 Bedrooms 5.5 Baths 20 Guests No Pets Lodge in Bozeman
Massive Logs Create a Unique Structure - property
Massive Logs Create a Unique Structure
Massive common space
Dining Room table with room for 12
Large, well-equipped kitchen
Back deck with bbq and nice yard area
Back yard
Solar Electric power for your stay!
Back and south side of lodge
Spacious yard of the lodge
Neighbor's garden from 2nd floor deck
Spacious yard with apple trees
Bridge over irrigation canal with lodge in background
From:$486 per night

Property Details

3-story handmade Ponderosa log lodge which sleeps 16+. A walk through the cottonwood forest leads to fishing in the W Gallatin River. The open main floor, with a huge rough-hewn dining table, is great for family gatherings. Fiber optic internet.

Enjoy comfort in this unique log structure built with ponderosa pine from Montana. Relax to the sounds of the Gallatin River while resting in your log bed from an old Montana ranch. Our pricing varies based on group size, adjusting $20 per additional person per night beyond the base rate.

Great location with plenty of acreage, yard, river walks, and fishing on-site. During spring runoff in May or early June, fishing may be limited, and trails might flood.

Managed by Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals, Lucky Dog Lodge is a cost-effective alternative to full-service lodges. Enjoy the privacy and space we offer, with garden views from the upper decks. The owner lives nearby, with no houses between the lodge and river with private property access.

The lodge features a third-floor balcony and massive logs, highlighting Rocky Mountain beauty. The open design and high ceilings with fir tongue-and-groove ceiling and natural light promote a spacious feel. Our 8KW solar array helps keep it green!

Radiant heating and thick log walls maintain year-round comfort. Wood decks from the second and third floors showcase views of the Gallatin River. Relax in log beds from an old ranch or enjoy the 2nd floor balcony hot tub at sunset.

The main floor includes a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, perfect for family games or meetings.

Upstairs on the 2nd and 3rd floors there are 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms for at least 15 guests with various sleeping arrangements including queen beds and twins. The space can accommodate 20 using floor pads for the kids.

Conveniently located 20 minutes from Bozeman Airport and 12 minutes from Montana State University, Bozeman Hot Springs is a short walk away. The small town of Four Corners is 3 minutes away for food and supplies.

Golfing, hiking, rafting, and skiing are within a half-hour drive, and Yellowstone National Park is 1.5 hours south.

Featured as Log Home of the Month by BuildLogHomes.org, learn to build your own log home!

Includes laundry facilities, coffee makers, linens, cooking tools, and local info on where to buy Montana meat, fresh veggies, hiking, rafting links, and restaurant coupons.

The Lucky Dog Lodge is a licensed tourist home through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, License #301793.

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds

Amenities

Attractions

  • Museums

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television

Features

  • Central Heat
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet - Hi Speed
  • Internet - Wifi
  • Iron and Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided
  • Travel Crib
  • Washing Machine

Flexcation

  • Wifi Speed (250+ Mbps)

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Room
  • Dining Spices
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing

Local

  • Hospital

Location

  • Mountain View

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Gas Grill
  • Hot Tub

Safety

  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector

Sports

  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Rafting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skiing
  • White Water Rafting

Themes

  • Family
  • Historic

Availability

Policies

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES. Any cancellation made 30 days or more before the scheduled arrival date will receive a full refund of the reservation deposit, less 3% of any amount charged to a credit card.

Any cancellation made within 30 days of the scheduled arrival date shall be subject to a forfeiture of the Agreement payments (including the remaining balance payment), unless the Reservation Manager is able to re-rent the Premises for the reserved dates at an equivalent rate. If re-booking is successful then your refund will be the sum of the cleaning fee on your reservation, any bed tax applied to your reservation, and 70% of the make-up nightly rental income amount.

Cancellation policy for summer reservations of month (30 nights) or longer stays is 90 days. Reservation deposit for these reservations is 25% and non-refundable. Balance payment is due 90 days prior to arrival.

Deposit Policy

TERMS OF PAYMENTS RESERVATION DEPOSIT. The 25% reservation deposit shall be paid to Bozeman Cottage, Inc. at the time of the reservation and will be held by the Reservation Manager to be applied toward the remaining balance. For reservations made within 30 days of your arrival date, the total amount is due unless other arrangements have been made.

Guest Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Based on 28 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

96%

4 star reviews

4%

3 star reviews

0%

2 star reviews

0%

1 star reviews

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Recent reviews

by Review from Airbnb Guest #320452

12/02/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great place , loved the stay !!

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

We hope to have you back again!

Paul
owner, Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

Beautiful and I soiring

by Mark

09/22/2025

5 out of 5 stars

So impressed by the Lucky Dog Lodge! An impressive structure with beautiful log architecture — 3 stories tall with a special balcony on the third story!
The kitchen was well-equipped.
Loved walking down the special trail to the Gallatin River and stopping for a ripe plum in the garden. Spectacular!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #306208

07/25/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome place, will stay again.

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

Thanks for staying at the Lucky Dog Lodge, we would be glad to host you again!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #294815

04/19/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great stay! Place was perfect for a big group. Close to Bozeman and easy trip to big sky!

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

Thanks Alfred, it was great having you as well!
Paul
owner, Bozeman Cottage

by Review from Airbnb Guest #293117

03/30/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Lucky dog lodge is one of a kind! Amazing place for our biathlon team to hang out between races and while exploring the area (skiing!). Enjoyed the river, the unique story of the cabin, and all the space to stretch out our team.

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

We loved having you, it's great to see that a whole team can have a positive experience staying together during a competition!

Paul
owner, Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals
since 1998

Many time guests

by Phyllip W

07/24/2024

4 out of 5 stars

As always, we loved Lucky Dog. It has great space for our large family, and Jeff and Paul are very responsive to our needs. I gave it 4 stars only because it needs a good cleaning. The living and sleeping spaces are clean, but there is a lot of dust on the tops of the logs. We'll definitely be back, though, so do not dismay. Just ride her on the cleaners.

And we just keep coming back…

by Adam

07/18/2024

5 out of 5 stars

I think we're on 6 or so years now. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. My family and friends have built memories here that we will never forget... fishing, hiking, rafting, cooking, talking story, and on and on. The owner, manager, neighbors, everyone are awesome. We love this place and our only reservation is telling others about it because we just want to hog it all ourselves - ha! Our home away from home.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #250791

04/29/2024

5 out of 5 stars

The Lucky Dog was perfect for our family to stay together on our trip to Bozeman. Comfortable and cozy and perfectly equipped!

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

Great to hear! Thanks for posting your review and for taking such good care of the place. Paul - Owner, Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals since 1998

by Review from Airbnb Guest #237762

01/29/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing stay, great communication, very comfortable. I would recommend staying here and I would stay again.

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

Great to hear! Thanks for posting your review and for taking such good care of the place. Paul - Owner, Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals since 1998

by Review from Airbnb Guest #237189

01/26/2024

5 out of 5 stars

We ended up in Bozeman on a -30 degree weekend! Skiing was not as inviting as we had hoped but luckily we had splurged on this wonderful family cabin. It could’t have been better for us to gather and relax and enjoy staying warm near the gas fireplace. Plenty of beds and bedrooms and bathrooms and a better than usual equipped kitchen! Lots of towels although with the showering and hot tubbing we did run low but luckily were able to wash and reuse with the onsite washer and dryer. We loved the pictures and story of the history of the cabin and had a very special family weekend there!

Response From: Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals

Julie and her family were great guests! Glad you enjoyed the hot tub, kitchen, and fireplace during your stay! Welcome back anytime. Paul, Owner - Bozeman Cottage Vacation Rentals, since 1998

by Review from Airbnb Guest #193721

04/03/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Paul was a fantastic host and the Lucky Dog Lodge was perfect for a larger group! Had a great time! Place was nice and clean and had plenty of beds for 10 guys.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #192365

03/20/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect place for a large group! Easy to get to town, easy to get to Big Sky.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #182753

12/21/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Great space. We used for a staff retreat and it had everything we needed and then some. Kitchen was great, multiple tables and places to simply hang out, great wifi and overall wonderful hidden gem.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #157054

06/20/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Ditto the personal review. Just use that!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #156023

06/12/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Great place for our group to spend a week enjoying Bozeman and the surrounding area!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #143974

03/07/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We had a large group of adults staying here together while in the area to ski at Big Sky and this place was the perfect fit for us. The lodge is a true rustic cabin feel, tons of beds for everyone to sleep comfortably, fully loaded with kitchenware, towels, toiletries, spices/oils/vinegars, two sets of washers and dryers, etc etc. The great room is awesome and perfect for entertaining. The location is About 55 minutes to Big Sky, 15 to downtown Bozeman, and a less than ten minute walk to the Bozeman Hot Springs (tip - go when there is live music). It’s off the beaten path while still being very accessible which was nice. The hot tub and grill were added bonuses. Seriously, this place has it all and is perfect for a large gathering of friends or family - we made so many great memories there and most certainly will be back!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #143301

02/28/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Great place for a bigger gathering - homey lodge feel and all the amenities. Super close to the hot springs, 10-15 min to downtown Bozeman and close to Bridger and Big Sky. Great for family/friend gatherings with all ages and tons of space for game night and relaxing after a long day outdoors. We had plenty of bathrooms and space to spread out and everything we needed! Thanks!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #142100

02/16/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Great big lodge, great communication.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #122334

08/21/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Great accommodations and location for a family reunion!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #104438

04/20/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Paul was very responsive, friendly and laid back. We had an amazing time and the space was beyond perfect!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #103143

04/06/2021

5 out of 5 stars

The house is great. Great condition with nice pictures of history of house and all. Centrally located within hour of numerous great ski resorts, hour 30 from Yellowstone. Sleep everyone perfectly and great all around place for small group. Nice stream walking distance out the back door even for lazy days. Highly recommend.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #101346

03/18/2021

5 out of 5 stars

We loved the Lucky Dog Lodge! We are going to come back in the summer to stay again! So much fun!

by Adam "Trout" Traubman

08/03/2020

5 out of 5 stars

This was honestly one of the best trips my family has ever had. The location, the property, the vibe... it was all exactly what we needed. If you're looking for the 5 Star Ritz Carlton, this may not be for you, but if you are looking for an awesome, old school, rustic log cabin place to stay with all the essentials... then this is the spot. We cook a lot, so it was nice to have an equipped kitchen with all of our needs, and a view to go along with it. How many times can you make breakfast with deer watching you through the window? The hot tub was great, the living room was comfortable, and the rooms were just right. Obviously I am not the owner or have any relation to the owners/managers, but if I could go out on a limb and make a personal request... please release the Trout from the fishing hole out back. If you need a couple for dinner, that is fine, but the reason there are so many fish is because this is a sustainable area where people primarily catch and release. I plan on coming back here for years and years, so let's protect the resource.

by Erika Bent

12/16/2019

5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful time at the Lucky Dog Lodge. It was set in a serene neighborhood right on the bank of the river. The house has everything we needed and more. I especially appreciated the EO bathroom essentials. It was big enough for our whole family and spacious enough that we didn’t feel we were on top of each other.

Paul was especially hospitable and allowed us to extend our stay. Overall, we were very pleased!

by Christine Evensen

08/04/2019

5 out of 5 stars

This place was absolutely perfect for our group. We had 9 kids and 8 adults, and everyone had their own space. At no time did we feel we were on top of each other. They layout was perfect and we loved the the log look! The beds were clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Thank you

by Gregory Sharp

02/19/2019

5 out of 5 stars

My wife and our extended family stayed four nights at the Lucky Dog Lodge in Mid February. This home is really fun and functional. The heated floors and log construction make the home really comfortable and cozy--especially when it is -7 degrees outside. The open floor plan on the first floor allows for maximum interaction with the family while preparing meals. It was large enough to handle 14 of us with ease. We all just had a blast and we would love to stay here again when we return next year. Greg

by Brenda Campbell

11/10/2018

5 out of 5 stars

What a great place . Enjoyed all aspects of this home. Warm and cozy !

by Laura Larsson

07/28/2018

5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed Lucky Dog Lodge. It was ideal for a large family gathering! The older generations enjoyed the spacious and comfortable home while the younger generations played in the water , floated the Madison and hiked the trails nearby. After dinner everyone gathered around for music and sharing memories from the day. We remarked how nice it was to have so many beds and bathrooms. The kitchen was well-stocked, plenty of hot water and fresh linens/towels. This was a perfect place for our family reunion!

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