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Relax on the Yellowstone River with Gorgeous Mountain Views

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Mountain View Room
Living area
Mountain view room
Interior
Welcome to Upper Yellowstone River Retreat!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8172.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Roosevelt Arch
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪125 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Gardiner Room

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Women of Yellowstone Room

1 Queen Bed

Yellowstone Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bison Bathroom

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

Primary Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax on the Yellowstone River with Gorgeous Mountain Views

We welcome you and your family to our piece of mile-high paradise on the banks of the Yellowstone River. If “roughing it” in a cabin, camper, or tent is not your cup of tea, please join us and the amenities of our spacious four bedroom, central air conditioned ranch home. Our home is fully equipped for your stay including plenty of kitchen utensils and appliances, basic pantry staples, dish and laundry soap, and outdoor gas grill.

Magnificent Yellowstone National Park begins on the far bank of the river, across from our home! The entrance to Yellowstone is a quick 5 minute drive to Gardiner, Montana. Enjoy spectacular views of Electric Peak (elevation 10,969 feet) from our family room, dining room, and spacious deck. Listen to the Yellowstone River, the longest dam-free river in the continental United States. Guests can relax or fish from the banks with quick stroll from the backyard down a few easy steps. Our seasonal, backyard animal visitors include elk, deer, bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, bald eagles, and grizzly bears.

Important Details:
- Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- Monthly rates available, inquire for pricing.
- Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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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
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. 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

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Gardiner Community Library - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild West Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax on the Yellowstone River with Gorgeous Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax on the Yellowstone River with Gorgeous Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax on the Yellowstone River with Gorgeous Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax on the Yellowstone River with Gorgeous Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Gardiner holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Yellowstone Outpost Mall and Rodeo Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and accommodating owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with easy access to north Yellowstone entrance! Loved the elk family that frequently visited the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and a very comfortable home with nice amenities for the whole family! Enjoyed being right on the river and an easy ride into the North Gate of Yellowstone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very relaxing listening to the Yellowstone River. Watching the wildlife was amazing. The house has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

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

Amazing Home

Wonderful property! Had a blast fly fishing each night. Perfect location to explore Yellowstone. Lori was a great host with many personal touches in the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

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

Gardner house

Very nice clean home with amazing views of the Yellowstone River.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Peacefulness

Absolutely gorgeous setting. The hammock and/or chairs next to the river is such a soothing place to relax after a day in the park, which is a quick drive away. The house is very nice. We had a party of 8, so the bathroom situation had to be managed but was handled just fine. Very clean, well stocked, incredible view. We all were sad we had to leave. A
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy J.

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

Second Stay

Great house with a lovely yard - green grass, trees & flowers. Enjoyed listening to the Yellowstone River, the birds and watching the rafts go by. There were daily visits from the group of elk walking thru and sleeping in the yard. Located in the country but near enough to town and the Park entrance, and very private. Well supplied inside with basics and an excellent kitchen if you choose to cook. Tap water was fine - no need to buy bottled water. Quick visit from the owner, very pleasant and not intrusive-encouraged contact if any questions or problems. Nice lady.This was our second stay and would definitely reserve again if available. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

Great family vacation

The house and grounds were absolutely beautiful! Pictures online did not do justice. There was so much to do in Yellowstone and surrounding areas that were interesting to all the different ages in our group! We had a wonderful week and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

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

Yellowstone Stay!

Thank you for a wonderful property with a fantastic view of the Yellowstone River. Easy entrance to the North Theodore Roosevelt Tower!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kareen O.

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

Perfect home base for Yellowstone

This was the perfect location to see Yellowstone. There was plenty of room for three generations to hang out but have space (two teenagers in tow). Lori and Brian were great with local tips, such as going to Tom Minor Basin to see grizzly bears. The house was well stocked with everything we needed for prepping meals to go and cooking in. I would recommend this location over and over again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

3rd Time Guests

This was our third time to stay here. The views are just as breathtaking as the first time. Property is super clean and has everything we need for our family of 5. Perfect for those with kids! Booked for next year before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

Late summer stay

This second time we have visited this property; the first time was about 8 years ago. We loved it so much then, when we decided to go back to Yellowstone, we snapped up the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

This was a great location for a wonderful family vacation in Yellowstone! The location on Yellowstone River was fantastic! We loved watching the sunset on the deck overlooking the River every day and the kids loved playing in the big backyard. The house was well stocked with everything we could possibly need. This was a great home base for exploring Yellowstone - very close to the north side of the park and a beautiful drive to points that were on the other end of the park. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Alton, il. Usa

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

Wonderful! Wonderful

We had a great time at this beautiful house. Close to the Yellowstone River, close to the Yellowstone entrance but very peaceful and relaxing. With so many age groups in our party we had a fabulous time! Fish, lay in the hammock, sit on the deck and read. It was all great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., Minneapolis

IDEAL family retreat for YNP

Our family of 6, including four kids (9 - 15) stayed for four days, we could not have been happier with the house, the privacy, the views, the location, and the owner - Lori was terrific. No where else we'd stay if we are fortunate to do another road trip from Minnesota to YNP, home was clean, well maintained, and very comfortable. Frisbee in the yard, hammock on the river, beautiful deck with incredible view - we spend 1 day just enjoying the backyard, then in the evening made the 4 minute drive to town for Pizza and Huckleberry ice cream. Thanks Lori !!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Making Lifetime Memories On the River

When we walked in the front door we were greeted with a view of the Yellowstone River through the back sliding glass doors. Oh, my goodness... ... it was AMAZING. Then to open the door and hear the river only added to our first impression of our vacation home for the week. The home has been beautifully maintained. It was clean. It was well decorated. It was stocked in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room with all we needed and more. With the well supplied kitchen we cooked all five nights of our stay. There were plenty of dishes, pots, pans, spices, pantry staples, and appliances. The guys enjoyed many hours out at the river fly fishing. I didn't fish but I never got tired of watching or enjoying the view and nature. A couple mornings and evenings there were elk in the backyard. And one morning as we were leaving to go to YNP we saw about 35 elk at the top of the driveway. Now that was a site to see and hear. I have given the highest rating possible - it is that good!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

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

Absolutely stunning views!

We had such a good time staying at Ms. Lori’s property. She greeted us on our first day there and was so friendly and helpful. The house is well stocked. She has thought of everything down to the little details. It made cooking meals much easier. The grocery store is less than 5 minutes away. This was our 4th time coming to Yellowstone and this is by far the best place we have stayed. We had elk come by the back deck and in our front yard. We saw antelope daily across the river. I especially loved the hammock by the river. It was nice to be able to relax by the river while our son fished and the girls played at the edge of the river seeing how many “special” rocks they could find. The kids (teenagers) played many games of wiffle ball. She has several yard games and inside board games available. We also enjoyed the convenient location to the North entrance of the park. It is a trip that we will never forget and hope to visit again in the future. I truly believe Lori goes above and beyond to make her guests feel at home. Her hospitality was much appreciated!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Both owner and home exceeded our wildest expectations

Have you ever thought about traveling to a different place, but just hated leaving your own home? One inevitably arrives at a new destination and then begins to bemoan how the 'vacation home' isn't as good as 'our home'. Now imagine that you went on vacation and you realized the house you are staying in IS just as wonderful as your own home and has a majestic view that simply makes you want to sit and stare. Welcome to the Upper Yellowstone River Retreat! Now imagine that your favorite neighbor from back home was the person who raised their family in the house and now opens it up to you with the same charm and friendliness that one expects from only their dearest friends. Meet Lori Roedell. We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Lori's house and quite frankly were sometimes wondering why we should wander into the park, because we felt we were already in the park. The house is laid out in such a way that it has clearly defined separate spaces and yet has a flow which is tight and efficient. Finally, the house has all the simple and elegant touches that make it a home ready to embrace a family. We give this house and it's owner our very highest rating. We already are planning our next years return...to just relax. Hugs, Jim
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an AMAZING home! It was perfect for our group of four. It was equipped with all the comforts of home. The view of the mountains and animals in the front and backyard were spectacular! Lori was a very gracious host! If you are ever in the Gardiner/North Yellowstone area I would HIGHLY recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always the best experience staying here! We love the location and how close it is to the park but also away from the crowds. The kids love the hard, river and games. Already booked for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen is well equipped. The location is a bit out of town which makes it nice and quiet. About 15 min from mammoth visitor center in Yellowstone. Beautiful setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Lori’s place! The home was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. The kitchen was well stocked! The setting, right on the Yellowstone River, with mountains in the background were so beautiful to wake up to and have coffee in the morning. We also had elk that walked right through the backyard while we were there! Even better was that it was a 5 minute drive to the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. I would definitely recommend staying here. You will not regret it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental house was absolutely amazing! It had stunning views, the house was so clean and spacious. The bedding, bathrooms, and kitchen were spotless. Every area of the house seemed to be thought of and cared for. We had the pleasure of meeting Lori, the owner, one evening and getting to spend a few minutes visiting with her. She was so lovely and friendly! If we ever come back to the area, we would rebook this house in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Aubree Roth

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Hello! I was born and raised in Montana and grew up in Gardiner. I am fortunate to be able to continue living under this beautiful big sky! I enjoying playing in the outdoors as much as possible--rock climbing, biking, hiking, skiing, or just simply taking in beautiful vistas and fresh air. I enjoy cooking and trying new foods. I hope one day I will master the perfect pie crust. As a host, I am happy to help my guests locate fun activities during their stay such as horseback riding, rafting, or exploring Yellowstone by foot. There are so many experiences to be had in the Greater Yellowstone Area!

Why they chose this property

This is the home in which I was raised. It is a wonderful house with spectacular views and immediate river access. This is a family operation and my mother lives on the property and is available to answer any questions (unless she's off kayaking, hiking, or skiing).

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