Overlooking YNP. 5 mins to hot springs & park. Pet friendly. Stay like a local.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Gardiner, MT

Yellowstone Hot Springs4 min drive
Roosevelt Arch6 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance7 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upper loft

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stay like a local at Little Trail Creek Cabins.

The Lookout Cabin has amazing views of Yellowstone Park & Paradise Valley. Just three miles from Yellowstone Hot Springs! It is one of four rental cabins on this 13 acre property. The backyard is thousands of acres of public land. The property borders Little Trail Creek. Just 4 miles from Gardiner, Montana - Yellowstone National Parks North Entrance. Elk & deer are on the property most every day of the year. Bears are likely in the fall.

Main level has one queen bedroom, full kitchen with island, dining room, living room, laundry & bathroom.

Upper loft is a king bedroom with two twin beds in the form of a couch- daybed with a pop up twin trundle underneath. The refrigerator is 60 inches tall & 25 wide.
There are no closets or dressers in the bedrooms. We chose to maximize the space!

Property manager

Shawn Mathes Darr

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Artfully furnished vacation home with great views of Yellowstone River!

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Pets must be crates unattended. We have crate avail No pets allowed on the furniture. We have sheets to cover furniture.$50-$100 fee for pet hair

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

Yellowstone Hot Springs - 4 min drive
Roosevelt Arch - 6 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 7 min drive
Boiling River - 12 min drive
Mammoth Hot Springs - 21 min drive

Getting around

West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - 6 min drive
Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - 6 min drive
Yellowstone Pizza Company - 6 min drive
Outlaws Pizza - 4 min drive
Iron Horse Bar & Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking YNP. 5 mins to hot springs & park. Pet friendly. Stay like a local. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Overlooking YNP. 5 mins to hot springs & park. Pet friendly. Stay like a local.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooking YNP. 5 mins to hot springs & park. Pet friendly. Stay like a local.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Overlooking YNP. 5 mins to hot springs & park. Pet friendly. Stay like a local. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donnelle R.

15 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything about this beautiful cabin is perfect. The location could not be better as is sits atop of a hill where you can see mountains out of every window. It is so close to the entrance to Yellowstone, Gardiner and not to far from Livingston. Everyday we saw the Elk herd from the balcony. It had everything you may need to make your stay comfortable from the bed, full kitchen, cozy blankets to the nice dining and living room furniture. The hosts were kind and welcoming. We are so grateful we stayed here.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi Narayan K.

27 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful space

We loved staying here. It was so quiet and pieceful and not far from Yellowstone, where we spent our days. I'll never forget the first morning when we woke up to find the place surrounded by a heard of elk. We just opened all the curtains, made coffee, and sat and enjoyed the view as they picked their way past and had their own breakfast. It was a magical experience for my family. I hope we can come back another time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Ohio

7 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

We really enjoyed the house and all of the extras provided to make our stay more enjoyable. We all loved the horses, the views and how close it was to the north entrance of Yellowstone! Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

27 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Overlook, stunning views and cozy cabin

My family of 5 stayed at The Overlook” at Little trail creek cabins and it was perfect for us. The cabin was clean, cozy and had amazing views. This cabin had everything we needed and Shawn was so lovely and responsive to us during our stay and leading up to our stay as I had a few questions. Its about 10-15 minutes from the Yellowstone Hot springs which my kids loved after a long day of exploring Yellowstone. It’s also 7 minutes from the town of Gardiner and the North entrance Yellowstone. We spent the mornings on the front porch drinking coffee with amazing Mountain View’s then off to explore Yellowstone National park. We came home in the early evening to eat and relax and it was perfect. Shawn also has items for kids to play with, a trampoline and other items for purchase. If you need ice they have it too! They’ve thought of everything, we will be back and I highly recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy V.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

This property & the owners are so great! The view is incredible! We sat on the front porch & enjoyed the view of the mountains everyday. The trail behind the property has a creek running through it. It’s so peaceful! The drive to Yellowstone is only 10 minutes. The elk herd moved through the property every morning & evening too! The owners are very sweet & friendly. Also, the horses & dogs made the stay extra special! Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Mathes Darr

The Lookout Cabin was built in 2018. We are a Mom & Pop business. We have enjoyed hosting guests from all over the world. We fully understand the importance of a clean environment. I have been a nurse for twenty years. I clean all of the cabins thoroughly between stays.

Why they chose this property

It is the perfect setting to relax, explore, exercise, reset or whatever you need to do. We love the little town of Gardiner and are excited to share this property with guests. It is just far enough out of the town to feel like you have your own piece of paradise. But close enough to enjoy everything Gardiner and Yellowstone have to offer. 5 minute drive to Yellowstone National Park & Hot Springs.
There are three other rental cabins on this 13 acre property. Each cabin has a couple acres to themselves.

What makes this property unique

Babysitting available most nights. Outdoor campfire cookouts available most nights. Enjoy elk sausage made right here on the property with western ham & beans cooked over an open fire. Call ahead to make arrangements.

This cabin was built in 2018. We have worked closely with the builder to make it into a perfect guest cabin.There are no closets or dressers. We have chosen to maximize the space. It has beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. Large windows throughout bring the outdoors in. Large reclining couch & loveseat to relax after a long day. BBQ & fire pit in the back yard.

The back yard in thousands of acres of public land to explore. Little Trail Creek runs through the property. Amazing views of Yellowstone and Paradise Valley.

Let us know if you have any questions or special requests.
Jim & Shawn Darr
Little Trail Creek Cabins