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Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated

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Living area
Living area
Snow and ski sports
Room
Living room into dining room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Yellowstone River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rodeo Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪119 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 King upper level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - queen upper level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - lower level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 bunk room Lower level has 3 queen beds

3 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated

Stay like a local at Little Trail Creek Cabins.

The Aspen cabin- This family friendly, cozy home is just 5 minutes away from historic Gardiner MT and the North entrance to Yellowstone National Park & Yellowstone Hot Springs! Shorter stays will be considered to fill in vacant nights. If only two nights are available please message me for availability. This 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath house will sleep 12. we have extra twin mattresses, crib mattresses and a pack and play. If this cabin is not big enough for your party, we also have three other cabins available for rent. Elk & deer are on the property most every day of the year. Bears are likely in the fall.

The New Lookout 2018 Cabin- listing # 1216899 has one king bedroom and one king bedroom with two twin beds. It has a full kitchen, living and dining room.

Also see listing # 1799828 The Sage Cabin built in 2020 - offers 1 king and 1 queen room, full kitchen, living & dining room.

Also Listing # 860376 Homestead Cabin is a two room, two queen bed very rustic cabin just down the hill from the main cabin next to Little Trail Creek.

The Aspen Cabin has a full kitchen, two living rooms, Wifi provided. Our secluded property is situated on 13 partially wooded acres bordering National Forest Land. Little Trail Creek borders the property. It sits directly across from the Yellowstone River and National Park, only 1 mile from public river access. This beautiful home is everything you need for a perfect vacation including the local attractions of rustic Gardiner to the great outdoors of the Montana forest and Yellowstone River. It is located less than 80 miles from the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, 48 Miles from Historic Livingston, 44 miles to Old Faithful and 30 miles from Chico Hot Springs. With this home you've got fishing, hiking, trail rides, rafting, local fine cuisine and saloons, and wildlife essentially in your back yard while having all the comforts of your own home. Kitchen has pots, pans, dishes, coffee pot, crock pot, toaster, grilling supplies and much more! There is a family room in the lower level with a tv & family games for a rare rainy day. We also have fishing poles, inner tubes, trampoline, two ponds, the creek, panning for gold supplies for guests to use . There’s a ton of things to do including ax throwing hiking, horse and wildlife viewing, horseshoes, corn hole and more. There’s even a toy shack out back with lots of fun activities. Come to the Big Sky to enjoy the great outdoors. Don't stay in a cookie cutter box! Stay like a local in our cabin! Enjoy the full western experience of waking up to elk & deer in the yard.

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
Pets must be crated if unattended. We have crate avail No pets allowed on the furniture. We have sheets to cover furniture.$50-$100 fee for pet hair

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 holiday home is in the city centre and 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Rodeo Arena - 3 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Yellowstone Outpost Mall - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Mine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tumbleweed Bookstore & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated ?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$1,440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trail Creek Aspen Cabin on 10 Acre horse ranch. 5 mins from springs. renovated located?

This family-friendly Gardiner holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Parks' Fly Shop and Yellowstone National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Shawn was very responsive to messages and promptly managed any minor problems. The property is beautiful , clean and very comfortable. We loved our stay . Many Elk seen and we were able to hear the buggling!! Wonderful time and would visit again. Thank you , Shawn.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

Beautiful location and property

We had a fantastic week staying here. The owners were very knowledgeable about the area and helpful in recommending places to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Great location to explore

Great house and location to north of the park and Mammoth
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina O.

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

Beautiful cabin

Absolutely loved oyr stay. Great cabin in a great location. Host were amazing. Very friendly and helpfu. Would definitely stay here again if or when we return to montana.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Great location close to Yellowstone

Our group had a great stay at this house. The town of Gardiner is the perfect base for exploring Yellowstone! The home is perfect for large groups and kids enjoyed the trampoline, horses and dogs on site. We had daily visits of elk coming right in the yard which made for a very unique experience. Well stocked house with many extras, comfortable beds, reliable wi-fi, nice fire pit out back and grill. There is no air conditioning, but opening windows in evenings and fans helped to keepComfortable. The town of Gardiner had many nice restaurants, white water rafting trips, horseback riding, etc. Hosts very friendly and felt like home to us for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Wonderful!

Wifi was lovely, lots of things to do, really beautiful property. The host was wonderful and responded to all questions quickly. Would love to go back at some point.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

preeti p.

Great location and property !

Owners are very friendly. Kids loved to play around the house. The house had still pending work to be done. Downstairs stairs and washer dryer area was not very clean. Few locks did not work. They should be providing with bathroom supplies like other rentals. Very close to YNP which we loved.
Archival

8/10 Good

Michele M.

Close to Yellowstone Northwest Entrance with Lots of Space

Perfect for us! We enjoyed our stay. Roomy for our 3-generation family vacation. Access to the park and local grocery store was very convenient . The kids especially loved the cats and feeding the horses and fish. Some of our group took a couple hikes on the property and enjoyed the views. One evening we cooked hotdogs and s'mores around the firepit. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. We all slept great after a long day in the park. My review has 4 stars instead of 5 because we couldn't open all the windows. Some had missing or torn screens. Too many bugs came in without the screens on the windows. We were there when the temps got pretty warm. If you are there in the cooler months, I'm sure this isn't a problem. Overall, we loved the house and property! We would stay at Little Trail Creek again. The owner, Shawn, answered my questions promptly and was very helpful. Thank you for helping us make lasting memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassaundra R.

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

Great place for a family visiting Yellowstone!

Overall, we really loved this place. It's in a beautiful location and is the perfect house for a large family. There was plenty of room for all of us and our five kids loved the fish pond, seeing deer and elk in the yard every day, visiting the horses, and roasting marshmallows in the firepit. It's a really fun area to explore and the house was well-stocked. There was even bear spray in the cupboards. We brought our own, but it was nice to have extra. (We never had to use it.) I was a little nervous knowing that there would be other people staying on the same property as us, but I was happy to find the house still felt very private and we hardly saw anyone during our entire stay. A couple minor complaints we had: There's no cell service in this location (which we kind of expected), but the wifi is also verrrrry slow. It was difficult for more than one adult to do anything that used wifi. (Not that big of a deal since we were on vacation and mostly unplugged, just a small annoyance.) We had some issues operating the lights in the house as some are operated with a remote instead of a switch. There were binoculars and scopes for rent, I believe, but we have stayed at other places where those are available without a charge. The water dispenser and ice maker in the fridge don't work and it took us a long time to find ice trays (after we'd already purchased three bags of ice). There's no dishwasher and in a house this size, it really needs one. (Maybe this is mentioned in the listing. It's just never something we've had to worry about before and was a huge bummer. We decided to buy paper plates, etc. as there's no way we were going to spend our entire getaway hand-washing dishes for a family of eight.) Also, it's important to note that if you'll be visiting Yellowstone, this is an amazing location for that, but there will be quite a lot of driving involved. If we had stayed in Mammoth, we could have save ourselves 30-60 minutes of driving every day. But then you wouldn't have a place to stay with so much space and a full kitchen! So it is what it is, just know what you're getting yourself into. But! All in all, we really loved this place and would definitely consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy p.

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

Beautiful place

The place was amazing, everything was perfect , we had 4 family’s staying here it absolutely perfect and meet all of our needs for us adults and kids , as were all were going to finally spread our mothers ashes in Yellowstone, that did t happen , but all of us were just so happy that we were at this place , we built a lot of memories . the host Shawn keep us informed on everything that was happening, we were there during the flash flood and closure of Yellowstone! We will definitely be back to this peaceful and comfortable home ! Thank you again Shawn , you were all so amazing , I hope Yellowstone will be able to rebuild the roads and the town of can rebuild from all the damage ! Thinking of all you as these times will be be challenging but I will say what a great community you all have ! See you next time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Great visit

Loved the location and house. Very well stocked house and kitchen. Beautiful views and wildlife through the yard. House got pretty warm in the afternoon despite following host's instructions.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

A+++

The cabin was very well stocked with kitchen supplies, towels, linens, outdoor grill and firepit. Our stay was amazing and the views were awesome.. Travel time to Yellowstone was about 5 minutes. Shawn and Jim were always available. Would defintely stay here again and am already missing Bucky! Lots of elk in the yard every day was awesome!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Amie N.

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

Family visit to Yellowstone

The property was clean and well stocked. It was warm inside the house as temperatures were higher for the last week of May than we expected. The property is pet friendly and the owners live on property and were communicative about how they wanted us to handle our dogs on their property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Incredible property and owners

First off Shawn & Jim, the property owners were gracious hosts and ensured we were well taken care of. The property and house are incredible. We travel a lot and this is one if the top homes we have stayed in. They have EVERYTHING you could possibly need for a stay and vacation in the Yellowstone area. The house was spotless, very bug and even better than the photos show. The wildlife, horses, their dogs made it even more enjoyable. On the last night if our stay Shawn made us her famous ham and beans, elk bratwurst and corn bread, all cooked over an open fire!! So good! I can't recommend the property and Shawn and Jim enough! Thank you!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dvir O.

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing time. Location was great. Minutes from town but on a farm. Kids loved all the animals. House was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentina P.

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

Best house and hosts ever!

House super clean and very comfortable. Great place if you want to visit Yellowstone National Park. The house is super well located, near the Yellowstone Hot Springs and 5 min to Gardiner. Peaceful place with horses, excellent views and from the house you have an excellent trail. Hosts Super friendly, helpful and good people. They love dogs and we brought ours. They gave us a lot of tips and ideas for visiting this area. We feel very good in this place. Thank you Shawn!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry O.

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

Family vacation

Great time here so much to see
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Great location, lots of room!

We couldn't have picked better for our family of 8--no squabbling over who had to share beds and lots of space to spread out. Such a peaceful back porch from which to sip coffee and watch elk. AND just a stone's-throw from very cool things in Gardiner and the North entrance of Yellowstone itself. We drove as far as Old Faithful one day, but the rest of the time we stayed pretty close to home and still saw many of the amazing features of Yellowstone. We had a little flooding in the house, twice--a sudden hard rain and then maybe something with the water heater--but Shawn and family were very prompt and took care of it almost before we noticed. Excellent home, excellent location, VERY attentive ownership, great communication. We will definitely be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

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

Close to Yellowstone and nicely maintained

We had a great time staying at this property. There was plenty of parking spaces and bed rooms for our group. The property was clean with plenty of seating in the living room. The only hitch was that the key was not in a pot on the table. It was inside on the counter. The "rules" could also have been spelled out better. We were a little confused on what was expected of us as to the linen and the towels. In other properties that I have stayed in it has been very clear what was expected. One sheet of clean the kitchen put towels in the washer etc would have solved this. All in all it is a great place with friendly staff.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chunyi R.

cozy little house, we enjoyed say hello to elks in the moring

there are several cute cats and horses in the farm in front of the house too, my kids like to feed the horses. it is only 4 miles out of north entrance, veryconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Great Place for a group wanting peaceful, quiet, beautiful views and convenience.

All eight of us felt that this was the most fun and relaxing place we stayed on our trip through Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP. Although the house is not brand new it is very well maintained. The grounds around the house are what makes it so special. The outside firepit was a great place to wind down after a long day. The horses, and especially the two cats were enjoyed by all of us. They were friendly and obviously enjoyed being petted. The owners Shawn, and daughter Maggie are very friendly and helpful. Plus, the house is very conveniently located to West Yellowstone yet far enough out of town to become quiet and away from the crowds of other tourists. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it for peace and quiet and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and relaxing house with AWESOME views

Words can not do justice to the beauty of Yellowstone. My family, which was 11 adults, stayed here comfortably. We found it close enough to Yellowstone that we could come and go any time we wanted, but yet the 4 miles away got us away from crowds. I recommended this place and hope to be back next summer too. Rent it now, cause you will truly have the vacation of a lifetime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Linda G.

NOT WHAT ADVERTISED

House was unclean upon arrival. Laundry room had blankets, covers, and sheets all over floor. Dryer had clothes as well as washer. Had to sweep and clean out refrigerator. Advertised air conditioning and had none. Found 2 fans on property for 16 people. House was infested with mice. There is book at house stating to let cats in to take care of mice. Cat chewed up piece of luggage, as well as rug and pillow on property. Cats all over and climbing over cars; cat scratched my vehicle. Gas grill ran out of gas, I was charged for damage to pillow and rug which I should not have been charged. Also charged for rollaway bed damage which was broke when sat on. Kept my damage deposit; is she going to pay for my car damage. Need to read her amenities listed as there are several items listed that were not provided; air conditioning, telephone, hair dryer for example. Weeds are overgrown around fire pit, hammock, and chairs. Several broken outdoor chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rulon P.

nice lodging

The house was great for us. It is a large 4 bedroom house with extra beds . So it can accommodate a large family like ours. The Darrs are nice hardworking people. Nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

Glamping at its finest!!!

What a beautiful property. Outside of town away from all the hustle. It was nice to have our own space to hang out after being crowded at the other places we stayed. It was fun cooking outdoors and making coffee in the percolator on the pot bellied stove. Each morning we woke up to deer and elk in the yard. The horses were very friendly & enjoyed the carrots we fed them. There is a nice trail to hike right in the back yard that follows the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Mathes Darr

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We fully understand the importance of a clean environment. I have been a nurse for twenty years. I thoroughly clean every cabin between stays.
We are a local Mom & Pop small business that enjoy sharing our little piece of Paradise (Valley) with guests. There are four cabins on 13 acres, 4 miles from Yellowstone National Park & Yellowstone Hot Springs in Gardiner, Montana. The back yard is thousands of miles of public land to explore on Little Trail Creek. It is the perfect setting to relax, explore, exercise, reset, whatever you need to do!
If you have any questions or special requests just let us know.
Jim & Shawn Darr
Little Trail Creek Cabins

Why they chose this property

4 miles from Yellowstone,! We have a hiking/horse trail that leads from the back door right into the Absoraka-Beartooth Wilderness Area. Property has 13 acres to play on. There are three other rental cabins on the property.

What makes this property unique

Babysitting, pet sitting available most nights. Cowboy Campfire cook out dinner available most nights! Enjoy elk sausage and western ham & beans cooked in cast iron on the campfire!

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