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Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views!

Riverside holiday home with sauna and Hot tub

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bison grazing in the front yard with views of Electric Peak
Hot tub to relax in
Property view
backyard hot tub and sauna and deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views!

Beautiful and quiet 3 bedroom 2 bath home that comfortably sleeps 6, and is located less than 5 minutes from Yellowstone Park! Also, it’s a short walk from the property to access Gardiner’s downtown restaurants and shops! The property offers a perfect combination for guests; a quiet location away from the summer crowds joined with a close proximity to Yellowstone, Gardiner proper, and hiking trails. Wildlife is common in the area and neighborhood, so don't be surprised if you see elk, bison, deer, a fox, or bighorn sheep on or near the property.

The house has a 4 zone mini split AC/heat pump system to help keep a comfortable indoor temperature year round. The living room and each bedroom have their own dedicated AC/Heat pump wall mounted mini split unit. This system allows guests to individually set their desired bedroom and living room temperatures. Relax and sleep in comfort all year long! On those extra cold winter nights, there is a kitchen heater, along with baseboard heaters in the living room and bedrooms to provide extra warmth if needed.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring installed throughout the main level of the house. The house has a fully stocked kitchen including an electric range/oven, coffee maker, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, etc. Downstairs there is a washer and dryer for guests, along with a card table, tv, and dvd player.

After a long day in the park viewing wildlife or hiking, relax in the sauna or hot tub under the stars. Large backyard patio with chairs, table, fire pit, picnic bench, and bbq to help relax and enjoy the outdoors. Space X Starlink satellite WIFI is provided in addition to a living room 65" Samsung smart TV that is connected to a DVD/Blu-ray player.

Come visit Yellowstone and relax in the comfort of a home away from your home! Plenty of local activities including wildlife viewing, hiking, rafting, fishing, hot springs, horseback riding, etc.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING inside the house or within 50 feet of the house. Respect owner's locked doors. They are off limits to guests. Don't access the garage
Please respect our home as if it were your own. Be respectful of the neighbors and wildlife as the home is located in a quiet residential area.
No tampering with any electronics unless approved by the owner. This includes the WIFI, Tvs, DVD players, outdoor security cameras, and appliances.

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
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

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 14 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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone River and Parks' Fly Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. It had everything we needed and then some. The house and location was so convenient. Our sons liked the place so much they want us to buy the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammi M.

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

Loved the Elkhaven house!!

Loved our stay!! It was clean, cozy, conveniently located, and we loved the large living room. Also, really enjoyed the hot tub and sauna!! We would definitely book there again!!
Loved the cross on the hill viewed from the backyard!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect home away from home.

Lovely, easy to live in, with many amenities. We especially enjoyed the wildlife parade, views, and comfortable couches!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Superb Gardiner stay!

Wonderful property with easy access to Yellowstone and surrounding area. The hot tub & sauna were perfect ends to our long days that started out with elk visitors in the front yard! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi J.

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

Great house for family trip to Yellowstone

The house lived up to its description, providing ample space for four adults and two children (nine and eleven years old). The comfortable beds, clean house, and stocked kitchen made it a great place to prepare breakfast and dinner.Each morning and evening, we got to see the elk in the yard. We even caught a glimpse of young calves nursing and playing.We did not use the hot tub or sauna but the back patio was pleasant. We had dinner one night at Wonderland Cafe and recommend it. If we ever make it back to the area we would definitely stay here again. Mark is a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Amazing home so close to Yellowstone

We have stayed in a lot of VRBO homes and this was the very best. It was just as described and was literally, home away from home. The little town of Gardiner had everything we needed. The north entrance to Yellowstone National Park and all of its wonder and beauty was less than 5 minutes away! This was our best vacation ever! Thank you!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Engage Nature

This house is a great place for a family to stay. From Elk walking right past your window to all the great amenities to little touches that the owner does to make you feel at home. I recommend this place for anyone. The owner is very responsive and goes above and beyond to help you have a great time in Montana.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Lived up to its name

Elk Haven lived up to its name with elk in and around the house daily. If you sleep with the windows open you’ll be serenaded by bull elk bugles. Close to Yellowstone, you’ll have a great base camp for your vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

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

Beautiful Gardiner

So close to the North Entrance of Yellowstone! We had Elk in the yard! Beautiful place, Mark was very quick to communicate with and answer questions. Love the pictures in the house! Fantastic hosts would stay again in a heartbeat! Thanks Greg
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Just as listed

We enjoyed our short stay and I appreciate the owners allowing us to shorten our stay. The house was clean and well maintained. Everything you could need was there. We did not use any of the amenities, but everything looked in order. The owner was easy to work with and quick to reply. Check in was simple. The home is located in a beautiful area and super easy to get to. Super close to the north entrance of Yellowstone!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Trip Of A Lifetime

We had so much fun at Marks property. The elk and mule deer came right up to the property. If you look out the back window you might be able to spot some bighorn sheep on the rocks. The house was so convenient. It’s about a five minute drive into the park and anywhere in town. Would highly recommend staying here. Would stay here again when we take our entire family next.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Definitely ELK HAVEN

The house was PERFECT for 6 adults. We really enjoyed evenings on the beautiful deck and put use to the spa, sauna, fire pit table and grill. The living room was extremely spacious and we enjoyed looking at all the wildlife photos. The kitchen space was also great for all of us. The entrance to Yellowstone was only .5 miles and the grocery store and shops were even closer. As the the elk, they were EVERYWHERE in this neighborhood, including our front yard. We all enjoyed watching these majestic creatures right in the driveway. We would all stay here again and I would highly recommend this rental to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very accommodating and the home worked out perfectly for our family. Park entrance just a mile away was a plus too. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed for our Yellowstone stay. It was a great home base for us. We did not want to spend time eating out, so the full kitchen was greatly appreciated. The back yard is a wonderful place to view the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Awesome stay!

Loved this property! Great place to return to after exploring the park. Loved the sauna and the hot tub. Just perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Vrbo had everything we needed. It was clean and perfectly located to spend a week with my family around Yellowstone.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

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

Crampton Visit

The Gardiner house was nicely appointed, communication with the owner was great, location for visiting Yellowstone worked well. We were very satisfied. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect

Elk Haven was a great place for 2 older couples to stay on a long weekend visit to Yellowstone. It has every amenity and then some—and as we found when we set out on three mornings, it really IS an elk haven. Although we didn’t bring grandkids, it looked quite welcoming for families, too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Absolutely amazing getaway

The perfect place to stay in a nice little town next to Yellowstone
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Heaven at Elk Haven

Great location and amenities. Elk in the yard 3 of 4 days!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Fantastic

Our family absolutely loved this house. From the elk in the front yard to the sauna and hot tub in the back, there was something for everyone. We appreciated the well supplied kitchen and toiletries, as well as the abundance of games and movies. Super well thought out and excellent communication. Gardiner is a lovely town and the proximity to the north gate can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonie B.

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

Loved every minute!

This home was a delight to stay in. Great attention was given to making sure any thing needed was there. We spent our days in Yellowstone and then came home to comfortable furniture to rest and be ready for tomorrow. The host was great! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Gardiner Elk Haven

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this lovely home. We saw elk and rabbits in the yard most days along with lovely Mountain View. Gardiner was a great home base to explore the park. It was a fun little town! The home was clean and spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Nature

Beautiful views and close to Yellowstone. We enjoyed the Elk visits. The home was clean and had lots of thoughtful touches. The hot tub and sauna were a bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn D.

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

Awesome trip

Great stay close enough to everything, but far enough to be quiet. The hosts had great suggestions for us on what to do we had a blast! Their house is beautiful pictures don’t do it justice ! Thanks again. -vaughn and Jordan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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