Montana's Yellowstone Bear Den- Small/Simple Efficiency Apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

Gardiner, MT

Parks' Fly Shop6 min walk
Roosevelt Arch7 min walk
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance16 min walk
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Montana’s Yellowstone Bear Den is a small efficiency apartment with aspen walls, rustic/outdoor decor, a queen sized bed, full sized refrigerator, microwave, DIRECTV and WIFI. It is a perfect base camp for an individual or couple looking to spend a majority of their time exploring the majesty of Yellowstone National Park. The Bear Den is not big, but it is clean, comfortable and conveniently located just 4 blocks from the Roosevelt Arch, the original entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The grocery store, restaurants and shops are all less than a mile and within east walking distance.

The Bear Den efficiency is comparable in size to a small hotel room, at a fraction of the price, but has the look, feel and furnishings of a cozy cabin. It is located beside our larger one bedroom vacation rental apartment, Montana's Yellowstone Hideaway (vrbo #353846). Both apartments are located below our home, but are completely isolated with separate entrances.

The Bear Den features a comfortable queen sized bed, stocked kitchenette, and bathroom with a stand up shower. The kitchenette includes a full size refrigerator, microwave, hotplate, pots and pans, plates, bowls, utensils, glasses, blender, crock pot, and coffee maker. All bedroom and bathroom linens are provided. A propane grill is also available.

If you have any questions about the Bear Den or your visit to Yellowstone please don’t hesitate to ask! I have lived and worked in Yellowstone for over 25 years and look forward to helping you experience the magic of Yellowstone that turned my 1995 vacation into a career and home for myself and two amazing daughters!!

Property manager

Eric Reinertson

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Perfect for one single adult or a couple.

Events

No events allowed

The unit is located at our private residence.

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on the premises at all.

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

Note from host: The unit is located at our private residence.

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

This apartment is located in Gardiner. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity). Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

Parks' Fly Shop - 6 min walk
Roosevelt Arch - 7 min walk
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 16 min walk
Boiling River - 12 min drive
Mammoth Hot Springs - 16 min drive

Getting around

West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - 5 min walk
Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - 6 min walk
Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace Grill - 15 min drive
Yellowstone Pizza Company - 6 min walk
Outlaws Pizza - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Montana's Yellowstone Bear Den- Small/Simple Efficiency Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Montana's Yellowstone Bear Den- Small/Simple Efficiency Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Montana's Yellowstone Bear Den- Small/Simple Efficiency Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Montana's Yellowstone Bear Den- Small/Simple Efficiency Apartment located?

Situated in Gardiner, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity). Gallatin National Forest and Parks' Fly Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

2 October 2023

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

Perfect location!

This is a great location for quick access to Yellowstone! It took us less than 10 minutes to get into the park each morning. The Den is cozy....perfect for a couple of nights near the park!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meigan M.

25 September 2023

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

Perfect location for Yellowstone!

This studio apartment is perfect for solo travelers or couples traveling to Yellowstone. It isn't huge, but if you spend your days in the park, all you need is a nice, clean, quiet place to lay your head at night. Why pay the price of the hotel rooms in the area?! Eric has a few extras included in the room like a pair of foldable camp chairs and a cooler-pack available, neither of which I would have thought to bring, but I was happy to make use of once I was there!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

14 September 2023

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

Great stay,

Eric was great about us asking if we could get in a day early!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

4 September 2023

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

Great

Perfect location, cozy and clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

29 August 2023

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

Great cozy place

Enjoyed our stay very much! Loved being so close to Yellowstone entrance but still peaceful. Our host was very attentive and friendly. He works in Yellowstone and had good tips. The Bear Den was even furnished with a backpack and walking sticks. Nice price, too!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric Reinertson

Thanks for choosing Montana's Yellowstone Hideaway or Bear Den. My name is Eric Reinertson. I came to Yellowstone in 1995 on a vacation and never left. Yellowstone is an amazing place and I have been fortunate enough to work for the National Park Service for over 25 years managing its amazing resources and wildlife. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me for information on how to make this your most amazing vacation ever!

Why they chose this property

Montana's Yellowstone Bear Den is a small, but perfect base camp for an individual or couple looking for a clean, comfortable and convenient location to explore Yellowstone. It is located just 4 blocks from the Roosevelt Arch, the original entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

What makes this property unique

The bear den has a comfortable queen bed, full size fridge, microwave and small kitchenette with a double sink and stocked with a coffee maker, hot plate, crock pot, pots, pans, dinnerware and utensils--Everything you need for basic cooking and preparation for an extended stay in the park. The Bear Den has DirecTV and WiFI.