Nestled among the picturesque wilderness of the Madison Valley, sits this charming, vintage log cabin in a quiet, wooded setting. Rural & rustic, but with fiber optic cable providing high speed internet. The main level features a cozy living area w/wood stove, an efficient, updated kitchen & dining area with glass doors opening on to a very private back deck. There are 2 cozy bedrooms on the main floor with a full, hall bath. A loft area with a 1/2 bath overlooks the main living space below, providing flexible space for an office, den, or more sleeping quarters. Interior stairs lead down to the daylight basement which opens out to the parking area. This lower level consists of a large main room with abundant storage cabinets, a large laundry room w/furnace, a backup water heater & more storage, a mechanical room + a smaller room with more storage cabinets! The basement is approximately 50% finished. Dog lovers will appreciate the large, fenced area on east side of house, with dog door opening into mechanical room. Enjoy relaxing on the front deck with filtered view of the open pastures beyond, or on the back deck with coffee or cocktails, or just soaking in the hot tub, while watching the abundant wildlife. The wooded lot runs uphill in back of the house, where it borders 40 land-locked acres of BLM land. West of the house is a 746 SF, 2-car garage structure, which is set up for garage parking on 1 side & a finished space on the other side, with many possible uses. There is 220v power in both the house & the garage. Whether seeking a peaceful retreat, a cozy family getaway, or an outdoor enthusiasts paradise, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and natural beauty. The owners love the peace and quiet, the trees that keep the cabin cool in the summer, very little wind, wood-burning stove, lots of windows, & abundance of wildlife viewing from back deck. This property is conveniently located approx. 50 miles from Bozeman & the Airport, 10.9 mi. from Ennis, 4.3 mi. from McAllister, & 1.3 mi. from the NFS boundary at the end of the road to the west. It is located on a county road which is plowed in the winter & has year-around access. The property is strategically located in an area which offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, with lakes & rivers for fishing, boating & kayaking just minutes away; close to NFS trails, lakes, old mines, great hunting & miles & miles of dirt roads for exploring the Tobacco Root Mountains.