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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 80 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Gardiner, Mt

Yellowstone Hot Springs11 min drive
Roosevelt Arch16 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance18 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you've been surfing Gardiner, Mt on VRBO, you have got to be asking yourself: What is with all these cloned cabins? Let me explain. My cabin and the others were part of the former Yellowstone River Resort. The resort was initially built in 2000 to provide lodging and meals for the Elderhostel programs in and around Yellowstone National Park. In 2005, the owners offered the cabins for sale to individuals. The majority were purchased as rentals or second homes. The exteriors and floor plans are the same. For the most part, it is only the decor that varies and perhaps a few gizmos.

My cabin (#11) is the only one locally owned and operated. As such, I am able to offer significant savings over my neighbors (as much as $10-$40/night) depending on the time of year. The cabin is set off a bit from the other original cabins and is oriented for the mountains views. You can Google Earth the place at 45 degrees 04' 16.65" N 110 degrees 46' 24.31" W (no airstrikes, please). I maintain the cabin personnally and make myself available to answer questions and provide information to help you make the most of your stay. In return, you supplement my livelihood. I trust that this will always be a fair trade.

Regardless of whether you stay at my place, my neighbors' or elsewhere in the Gardiner area, you are well positioned to explore Yellowstone. As a tourist, fly fisherman or an attendee of the educational programs offered by the Yellowstone Association, the North Entrance provides the best gateway to the Grand Loop and Yellowstone's most sought after features.

For further information on me and my place, refer to the link to my website. For information on lodging providers (some not necessarily on VRBO), you also may want to check with the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce.

Keywords: Cabin

Property manager

Wade Peck

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Gardiner, Mt

What's nearby

Yellowstone Hot Springs - 11 min drive
Roosevelt Arch - 16 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 18 min drive
Boiling River - 23 min drive
Mammoth Hot Springs - 30 min drive

Getting around

West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - 17 min drive
Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - 17 min drive
Yellowstone Pizza Company - 17 min drive
Outlaws Pizza - 19 min drive
Iron Horse Bar & Grill - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it! located?

This family-friendly Gardiner cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Parks' Fly Shop and Roosevelt Arch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

12 October 2023

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

Jack

Quiet, clean, great location. Even got a chance to walk down to river and caught some fish. Very relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B., Johns Creek, GA

11 October 2023

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

Perfect home base for a week in YNP!

Our stay couldn't have been any better. The cabin was perfect for our needs. We spent most days waking very early to head into the park before sunrise for photography and wildlife. We'd return most days right after sunset. The elk were in the field outside the front of the cabin and sometimes in the area outside the back porch. The bull elk were bugling a lot - what an experience! One very morning we woke and saw the aurora borealis while the elk bugled in the distance and a few shooting stars flew by - magical. The cabin is nicely appointed and comfortable. We enjoyed the short drive into Gardiner (10-15 min) and would frequently see wildlife (elk, pronghorn, coyote, skunk!, etc.) on our drive out or in. Wade was great with communication on a few questions we had. We would stay here again. This time it was just the two of us but there would be room for more if we return again with more family/friends. We've vacationed close to YNP ~10 times and this ranks as one of our favorite places.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

13 September 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

This property was perfect, a great place to stay on your trip to yellowstone. It is very close with easy access to the park, and we loved watching the elk come up to the back porch while drinking coffee every morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia K.

11 September 2023

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

We loved it!

The scenery from the cabin windows was beautiful! The cabin was spacious, clean, well stocked with utensils and spices for cooking, and filled with information to make the most out of our trip to Yellowstone.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023