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Yellowstone..... Outside your front door!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Picture yourself here, as you unwind and relax....
Front yard
Beautiful views of the Yellowstone River and the mountains
Looking toward the north - great views of Yankee Jim Canyon

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 8133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Roosevelt Arch
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Yellowstone..... Outside your front door!

Yellowstone Red Barn Retreat is located on the hillside overlooking the Yellowstone River and minutes from Yellowstone National Park.
WINTER is magical in the Park
and snowcoach's depart daily from Gardiner. First stop is Mammoth Hot Springs with Fort Yellowstone's historic buildings and the iconic Mammoth Terraces and Hot Springs.
Next stop, Old Faithful.... shooting hundreds of feet into blue Big Sky.
Historic Old Faithful Inn and it's fireplace are a work of art - literally! Sit and enjoy hot cocoa, an Old Fashion before enjoying the 5 Star Dining experience.
SPRING blossoms and Yellowstone awakens! Bison, elk, deer, eagles and more give birth giving visitors memories of a lifetime. In the pasture in front of the Retreat you may see elk and their nursing calves or hear wolves teaching their pups to howl.
SUMMER at last! Sightseeing, fishing, rafting, horseback riding...so much to do. Hundreds of hiking trails wander through fields of wildflowers, streams, lakes and waterfalls..... even a petrified forest.
Autumn's splendor unfolds. Elk are bugeling and their annual rut is a memory to cherish. Bears are active preparing for winter. Come and enjoy Yellowstone's AUTUMN colors and our lowest rates.
Yellowstone Red Barn Retreat is a comfy and beautiful place to relax after a day in the Park. The Great Room, dining area and wet bar overlook the landscaped yard and Cinnabar Mountain. Outside you can sit enjoy elk herds across the Yellowstone River and Yankee Jim Canyon. The peace and quiet assure you a wonderful night rest, ready for another day of Yellowstone adventures!

Experience * Explore * Enjoy


Yellowstone Red Barn Retreat
John & El

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
More than two pets must be pre-approved
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
If your count changes after you have made your reservation we would like to be informed before your arrival.

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

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 and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. 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

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 2 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cutler Lake - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 13 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Perk Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Grille - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowstone..... Outside your front door! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Yellowstone..... Outside your front door!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellowstone..... Outside your front door!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yellowstone..... Outside your front door! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Yellowstone Hot Springs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd visit here. Is always a fun time. Relaxing also
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The red barn had everything we needed for a great stay! One of our best experiences was hiking to the OTO ranch, less than a half mile from the barn….a much bigger elk herd than what we saw in Yellowstone, and the ranch itself was very interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed. Kitchen area stayed warm, so running the extra fan in there helped. Beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Late Spring in YNP

choose this for proximity to the north entrance of YNP. really enjoyed our stay here. house had all we needed and was as listed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip w.

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

Nice place to stay.

Nice quiet cabin. Well stocked kitchen. Easy go get to. Excellent scenic setting.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri t.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property with a beautiful view. Close to north entrance and had most everything we needed. Loved our stay and the owners were great to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

katie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Nice view

Nice view and nice easy access to the north part of the park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanna n.

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

Relaxing retreat

Very nice. We had six people and were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Comfortable property just outside if Gardiner

Two friends shared this 3 bedroom home for 3 nights. It is a short 10 miles north of Gardiner and we used it as a base of operations to explore the northern section of Yellowstone. It had everything we needed and was exactly as described. Communication with Elenor was excellentexce
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Meet Yellowstone

The Graff's cabin was perfect for our long promised trip to introduce grandkids and their parents to Yellowstone. Cabin has everything needed for a comfortable week's VRBO stay. John and El were ideal hosts. Cabin is convenient to Gardiner, Mammoth, and all northern park points. Colors with a dusting of snow and lots of wildlife from antelope and bears to elk and mule deer but on a great show. We could not have asked for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M., Westbrook

Wonderful!!

Perfect place to relax after a long day of hiking and sightseeing at Yellowstone! The cottage was neat and clean and had everything we needed! The owners were hospitable and we enjoyed our daily visits from Sage and Jack, the owners' dogs ! We loved seeing elk daily and coyotes from the cottage. I fell in love with the beautiful stained glass all over the house and I enjoyed looking around in the glass studio. Montana always takes a piece of my heart. We will be back! Gorgeous surroundings !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

PERFECT MOUNTAIN GETAWAY

This property is impeccably clean and exactly as described. We were a few short miles from the entrance to YNP- just close enough that it was never a hassle to get there, but far enough away that we felt got some space from the touristy Gardiner downtown area. If you are planning to go to YNP in October, just be aware that snow storms will impact road conditions in the park (we got shuffled out the west entrance due to closures and had to drive about 160 miles back to the cabin). While it was a far drive, booooy was it beautiful! We took our time driving back, enjoyed the scenery, and ate some delicious fried chicken at Roosters in Bozeman. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Michigan

Very pleasant week at cleanest home we've ever stayed in!

Kudos to John and El on providing the cleanest home we have ever vacationed in! Our week in Yellowstone provided all 50 degree temperature variations. We had shorts and T shirt weather and a snow storm that dusted the tops of the mountain peaks. We were able to hook a few fish in the upper Gibbon and Firehole. We fished and hiked through several storms which for us was enjoyable. Every evening on our way back there was the inevitable elk jam in Mammoth. One night one of the bulls was ramming cars. The rangers and park staff professionally managed the people and animals to get us through unscathed. The Yellowstone Trails book by Marschall you have helped us the most in selecting trails. Overall a very pleasant week. P.S. El, we really like the trout on the great room windows.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful visit

We had a wonderful visit and truly loved sharing your home! Currently, moving cross country (NJ to Seattle), it was especially lovely to be in a home for a few days. Yellowstone was glorious and we enjoyed hiking as many spots as we could with two little kids in tow! We saw Old Faithful twice, climbed a steep side trail to see Prismatic Spring, hiked down to Red Rock to see the Lower Falls (and even made it back up!) and saw so many animals and babies. Perhaps the most exciting (good and bad) was the sudden appearance of a black bear on our hike in Mammoth on the Beaver Ponds Trail. We had just crossed the beginning creek when he came down the hill towards us and just kept coming. We had to go down and off the steep hill to get away...not taking chances with a 4 year old and a 10 month old! So make sure to bring some bear spray! We loved it and love the memories.

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great location next to Yellowstone National Park. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! The house had all of the conveniences and was delightfully located with great views of the river and mountains. We did have to open windows at night to sleep. It was fine with the cooler fresh air. We would recommend and come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place pretty close to the north entrance. It got warm in the house but we were able to open the windows and it was nice. Great view of the mountains and quiet even though the highway was close. We would definitely stay again! The check in process and communication was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy, well appoinnted, quiet, nice views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location, spacious, but 1 bathroom is not enough
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya W.

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

Close to Yellowstone

Plus- Pretty area, close to Gardiner and Yellowstone. Owners care about the area and wildlife. Negative- beds not comfortable, it was hot and we couldn't turn off the radiant heat? We texted the # in guest book but no response. Kitchen needs a good cleaning. Cabinets sticky and dusty. Appliances in bad shape. Oven missing a knob and note saying don't use, refrigerator/frezer not cold enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

The Liver K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful! At night you could hear the river and the elk across the way along with the horses! Far enough from town but only a 15 minute drive to the Roosevelt Arch! Great dining in the area and very convenient. I would like to have had access to the top balcony, but it was being remodeled. Otherwise the house was top-notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Peaceful homebase for Yellowstone

This house was a wonderful place to use as a home base for our adventures in Yellowstone. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility instead of staying in a busy town. We could truly relax and enjoy each other's company. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylene O.

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

Great location

We had a pleasant stay at this spacious and easy-to-find property. It offers most of the essentials for a comfortable visit. Some of our family stayed at a different place, but we were all able to get together here for breakfast and dinner without feeling cramped. There is a nice outdoor area where you can watch Elk across the field. The beds are on the firmer side, but generally comfortable, though the lower twin bunks could use updated mattresses or thick mattress pads, as the springs were noticeable. My sister opted for the couch as they were too uncomfortable which is why I marked it down a star.The kitchen is well-stocked with a variety of spices, though there was no coffee or pepper during our stay. The pans are easy to clean. We didn't come across any all-purpose cleaning spray, but it’s possible we may have missed it. They do not provide any laundry detergent, so bring your own. The shower had strong water pressure and got hot quickly. Plenty of towels and extra blankets were available, which was a nice touch. Another convenience was the clearly designated spot to put full trash bags. Very helpful during our stay.Overall, it's a functional and roomy place with some thoughtful amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michael h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. I would suggest adding more tv channel's like espn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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