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Experience Yellowstone Year-Round: Ample Space for Large Groups to Enjoy Views!

Family-friendly holiday home in Gardiner with a sauna

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View from the front yard of the house
Entryway
Living area
Living Room, Main Floor
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Roosevelt Arch
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mammoth Hot Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪120 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience Yellowstone Year-Round: Ample Space for Large Groups to Enjoy Views!

Gather your people and Hideaway in Gardiner, Montana - Home to America's First National Park! This comfy vacation home is located on a hillside above downtown Gardiner, Montana just a 1/2 mile to the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Hillside Hideaway is loaded with Montana flair, gorgeous local artwork, and every amenity you could ask for (including a sauna, pool table, and fire pit) to make your Yellowstone vacation a dream come true!

Available year-round, enjoy the peace, quiet, snow and skiing in the winter; the abundant wildlife in the shoulder seasons and the hiking, fishing, rafting and scenery in the summer months. An all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive vehicle may be needed in the winter depending on snow conditions to get to the house. Property management does plow the access, yet if arriving mid-storm if may get tricky.

This 3,900 sq foot, two-level home sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms plus 1 queen sized pull-out couch and includes 3 full bathrooms. The main floor includes a gourmet kitchen, with tons of work space and an adjacent large dining room; a living room for gathering with family and friends; a master suite; the sauna room, and another bedroom featuring two twin beds and another full bath.

Downstairs features a large family room, complete with a game area, fireplace, and pool table. The downstairs family room is the perfect place to unwind, shoot pool, play cards, or watch a movie on the huge flat screen. A full bath, three bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa complete the downstairs level.

There is a deck off the living room to sit and enjoy the mountain views of Electric Peak, the tallest peak in the northern portion of Yellowstone Park; later wander across the stone path to enjoy the fire pit sitting area. This yard will be the perfect place for your family or group to spread out and enjoy the beautiful Montana night sky. Listen closely for the owls residing in the area and/or the howls of local coyotes.

After a full-day exploring Yellowstone, you will appreciate the super comfortable beds and luxurious linens as well as so many spacious bedrooms for your family and friends to call their own.

Every wall of this house is home to beautiful artwork and photography that celebrate Yellowstone and the beautiful area we are lucky to call home. Most pieces are done by local artists and are available for purchase.

NOTE: Gardiner is an unincorporated town of approximately 1000 year-round residents. In recent years, as tourism into Yellowstone increases, so does development in Gardiner. Therefore, you will find newly constructed beautiful homes, next to older, smaller residences. There are also some trailer homes and RV sites located in town. However, the gorgeous mountain views are visible from each and every place in town!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We can discuss this. Please send us an inquiry.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed within 50 feet of the property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No RV parking, unless approved PRIOR to your visit
No large gatherings (over 12 people) unless approved PRIOR to your visit.
ONLY bagged garbage allowed in garbage cans; noncompliance can result in additional cleaning fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We can discuss this. Please send us an inquiry.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Parks' Fly Shop, or check out an event or a game at Rodeo Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gardiner Community Library - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Yellowstone Year-Round: Ample Space for Large Groups to Enjoy Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Yellowstone Year-Round: Ample Space for Large Groups to Enjoy Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Yellowstone Year-Round: Ample Space for Large Groups to Enjoy Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Yellowstone Year-Round: Ample Space for Large Groups to Enjoy Views! located?

This family-friendly Gardiner holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Outpost Mall and Yellowstone River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around a fantastic spot to stay! Great communication from the property manager too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, great location, great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy Y.

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

Beautiful and Perfect for Family visit to Yellowstone

I hope to stay there again in the near future!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

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

Wonderful!! (Again)

This is the third time staying here and we loved it...again! Perfect amount of room to allow a large family to spread out!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine d.

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

The best and nicest house

Beautiful house. Amazing check in. Fully equipped and the views are amazing. 100% recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

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

Thank you again!

This is my “go to “ home for my stays in Gardiner
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Yellowstone Family Extravaganza!

Right at the entrance to Yellowstone in Gardiner, Montana! Super convenient to town and all our needs. Private, safe and spacious for our family of 11adults and children!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayan D.

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

Best Lodge closest to Yellowstone

We had an amazing experience at our stay. The lodge had a lot of amenities way over we had expected. This is the closest one for our big family group of 12 adults and one kid. The location was amazing, the host had taken a lot of care for all our details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Highlands Ranch, CO USA

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

Great vacation!!

We had a fabulous stay! The kitchen is well stocked and the beds comfortable. The location is perfect for Yellowstone Park visits. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Beautiful Property

Our family absolutely loved this place with beautiful views and wonderful amenities! The property was even nicer than described and perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch Z.

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

Pefect Home in a Pefect Town

This was the perfect home to accommodate our family of 9 for our time in Gardiner. Plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy time together. Everyone is already looking forward to a return as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Wonderful View

This house was perfect for the six of us. Location was great and very convenient to town. Barbra was great she’s answered all our questions in a timely manner. The house is very roomy and the view is amazing. Would love to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Perfect house

Great stay in Gardiner. This house is a wonderful VRBO. It has everything you need and we loved the location. We would definitely use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine K., Texas

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

Relaxing home minutes from YNP

My family of 6 enjoyed a relaxing time here. We were within walking distance of the market and restaurants. Gorgeous views and minutes from YNP.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Loved this location.

Minutes from the North Yellowstone entrance. This place is fabulous. Everything you see in the photos and more. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Birthday getaway

The home was comfortable and was just as awesome as the first time we stayed there. It was my husbands birthday and we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

Beautiful View and Comfortable Home

Lovely home in a beautiful location. All the comforts and convienence you could ask for. Barbara was extremely helpful and responded to all our requests. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenda Z.

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

Girls on the Hike!

Excellent location with incredibly easy access to North entrance of Yellowstone. Fabulous, spacious home, with super amenities including sauna and billiards. Kitchen was super easy to cook in. Very clean properly and very responsive property managers. All the comforts of home!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

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

A Gardiner great…

Short distance to Yellowstone North entrance and mammoth hot springs area for very convenient exploration of the park. Home is spacious, clean, well stocked, and has beautiful views. Owners had a generous bowl of snacks available as well as bear spray to borrow —thoughtful and necessary extras! Highly recommend !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blanche L.

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

Wonderful House for Large Group

The house is perfect for a large group—clean, nicely decorated and well stocked. We loved it. It is a little difficult to find and is surrounded by “lower” standard dwellings but no one bothered us. We did see mule deer and Elk in the surrounding area. Barbara is an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great place!

Great house, well appointed. Our group was 6 adults and 4 kids (2x70s, 4x40s, kids between 4 and 13). Plenty of space, older folks had a fine time getting around, wonderful covered deck with lovely view, good yard. The pool table and fireplace downstairs were awesome - so good to have two main shared spaces. Easy walk to the market and ither shops in town, short jaunt to the park. Kitchen had everything we needed and we did a fair amount of cooking. Everything was clean, everything worked. No substantive complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reg P., Cypress, TX

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

Awesome vacation at an amazing home

We stayed in this very beautiful, very clean and very well maintained house on July 27 to 29, 2023. We love to come back the same house again. We appreciate greatly homeowner and Barbara Bush for designing and planning everything for the guests very professionally. Everything we need was available in the house with a stunning Mountain View. Everything was very clean and well-organized. Never seen such a clean sauna. Looking forward to returning. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Fabulous house just outside the north entrance of YNP

This property has everything you need for a large group. We had 8 adults, 3 kids and an infant for our family get together. Plenty of space on two levels, fully equipped kitchen with place settings for all, kitchen tools and a great set of pots and pans to make cooking for 12 easy as can be. Seating for all around the massive table and a pair of couches in the TV area. The deck, garden, and outdoor fireplace are exceptional. Smores come out just right, even has tools for roasting marshmallows. The pool table in its own section of the downstairs with a fireplace even has a bridge for those hard to set up shots. All the cues were straight and various weights. Bedrooms (3) downstairs share a full bath, upstairs master has an en-suite. One more bedroom upstairs and the other full bath in the hallway. Modern large capacity laundry set.Gardiner is the lesser traveled entrance to Yellowstone but it is a better place than West Yellowstone. Never an entrance line and Mammoth is 10 minutes into the park. Shorter drive to the Lamar valley for animal viewing than from anywhere else outside the park.Kate is a great host. We just had to ask to find one item and she delivered it right away. Instant communication every time. The house book is complete, it even shows how the downstairs shower controls work since they are somewhat unique.Overall a great place with everything you might need and great park access.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Fantastic Vacation Home

This home has everything we could want or need to make our visit to Yellowstone fantastic. Plenty of room for our extended family with multiple common areas to spread out. The deck had a great view of the mountains and the garden was in full bloom. All the xtras provided additional comforts to make our stay a success. Very clean premises and Barbara the property manager was a pleasure to deal with. Answered all questions as we prepared for our trip and made herself available should we have needed help after arrival. Luckily everything about this rental went so smoothly that we did not need to call upon her during our stay. I would absolutely stay at this home again if and when we return to Yellowstone! Janet S
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Wonderful Property - Best Views

By far one of the best properties we rented. We stayed the first week of April, off-season for everything, but still plenty to see. Our mostly elderly 8-person group loved everything about the home. The views from the front are great, photos online do not do that justice. We watched animals all day every day. Nights are so peaceful, quiet, and beautiful. Barbara was great to work with, always fast and accommodating. She and Alan are very knowledgeable and helpful. The neighborhood was great. We enjoyed walking into town and to the park entrance on many days. Well-stocked neighborhood store nearby. The home is one of the best-stocked VRBO's we've had. Love the kitchen and large table, great for large groups. The beds are super comfy, the master bed is adjustable. Plenty of room to spread out, and hubby enjoyed to pool table. We just love this house. Already planning on coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kate Coy

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Welcome to Hillside Hideaway! I'm your host Kate and I live here in Gardiner along with my husband & 3 boys. As a lifelong resident of beautiful Park County, I would love to help you with any questions or planning to make your Montana adventure spectacular!

Why they chose this property

Gardiner's Hillside Hideaway vacation home is nestled on the hillside above the town of Gardiner at the end of a sleepy lane with no traffic. Staying in this home will allow you to walk anywhere in the town of Gardiner easily; including up to the iconic Roosevelt Arch at the entrance to Yellowstone National park. You can take a whitewater raft trip down the Yellowstone river, visit any of the shops and restaurants in Gardiner and sip your coffee from the front porch looking into Yellowstone and at Electric Peak, the tallest peak in the northern stretch of Yellowstone Park. This location will be a terrific starting point for your days adventure into Yellowstone or heading north into Paradise Valley, Montana.

What makes this property unique

The many bedrooms, bathrooms and two living areas will be perfect for large family gatherings. Your guests will enjoy the deluxe sauna; for summer evenings in Montana the fire-pit will be the perfect gathering place to visit and relax. There is a 4-night minimum stay. If your situation is unique, please inquire so we can understand and adjust if needed. There is a 5% discount for 7 or more nights booked. We would love to discuss hosting your educational group or tour group. We know you will enjoy your stay in Gardiner and in this beautiful home.

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