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Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

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)
    ‪120 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins

Take a step back in time and imagine yourself as one of the original Homesteaders in the Wild West. Live like the original settlers did,(with a few modern conviences). Just 5 minutes from Yellowstone National Park & Yellowstone Hot Springs! Short stays will be considered if there is only a couple nights available between other bookings for an additional fee. Please message me. Scenic views from every part of this 10 acre property. Little Trail Creek is 10 feet away from the cabin and flows throughout the property. The horse pasture borders the yard space. Elk & deer are on the property most days. 2 room rustic cabin. Main room has a table and chairs , hutch & a wood stove. Second room has two queen beds & cot. Listed is the base price of for the main cabin. There is also a second shack with a queen bed available for an extra $50 per night for larger groups. Please request this upon making reservation. There is one outlet & one chandelier in each room. There is a separate building with a brand new modern shower house with shower, sink, vanity, changing area and toilet. It is two feet from the Homestead cabin. It sits directly across the road from the Yellowstone River. This cabin is not for city dwellers. It is a, “Glamping” experience. If you do not like camping, you will not like the Homestead ! It’s similar to camping but in a 1900’s building and everything needed, provided! It is the perfect place to unplug, recharge and reconnect. If you are afraid of natures critters, please see the listings for our other cabins- the Sage, Lookout or Aspen cabins. Please watch the full walk-through video on our site to see if this is the right fit for you. If you do not like camping, you will not like this cabin. Please do not book here unless you want a camping experience and then leave a poor review. It is what it is and we only want guests who want that experience. Every review reflect all of our cabins. It is not for everyone. You may be more suited for one of our other, three modern day cabins with all the comforts of home. Please see the Sage, Lookout or Aspen cabins! There is a possibility of field mice or bugs wandering into the cabin. Please store all food in the root cellar & large cooler provided. It is over by the outdoor kitchen set up with electric burner, microwave & toaster oven next to the propane bbq & campfire pit. There is a padlock on the door. We are trying to preserve the cabin as much as possible. It is approx 150 yards from the highway but feels like much further away. The sound of Little Trail Creek that is 20 feet from the cabin drowns out a lot of road noice. There is also a 15 ft tall fence to block off the road. Let the kids pan for gold and play in the creek or pond. Open campfire site for cooking. BBQ grill. Pots, pans, plates, utensils, lanterns, candles, bedding and towels all provided! Hike as much as you want, right from the back yard into the Absaroka Wilderness. It is hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands to explore. The beds are super comfy with a wide array of pillows choices. There are tons of things to do including fire pits, ax throwing, corn hole, trampoline, horseshoes and more. There’s even a toy shack out back! Follow the trail up Little Trail Creek. We are just 4 miles or 5 minutes to the little town of Gardiner, Montana. 4 miles from Historic Roosevelt Arch - North Entrance to Yellowstone. 45 mins to Livingston, Montana. 58 miles to Bozeman International Airport. *Let us know when making a reservation if you would like to add the additional shack with a queen bed for $50 night..

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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
Smoke outside & dispose of all butts!
Pets must be crates 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

Property # 860376vb
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: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Yellowstone Hot Springs. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rodeo Arena - 3 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Yellowstone Outpost Mall - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 8 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Rail - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild West Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins 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 Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$586, 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 Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very rustic early 1900's Cabin 3Queen,1 bedroom,2 outlets.LittleTrailCreekCabins located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Gallatin National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone River and Rodeo Arena are also within 6 miles (10 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. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm cabin stay with a family friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes rustic but had everything we needed. Hosts very helpful and right on the property if you need anything. Gardiner is a cute little town right by the entrance to Yellowstone. Hot Springs just down the road were wonderful. I’d stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location. Homestead was very cozy. Host was very responsive if we needed anything and let us know about a local event. It was cold when we visited so it was inconvenient having the kitchen area outside. Would have been perfect in the warmer months! Note that there’s no water source next to your cooking area so there will be some back and forth from the bathroom. Suggestion for the host is the instruction book could be simplified. It was not easy to locate specifics without having to go thru the whole (thick!) scrapbook instructions. Also a few of the cups were dirty in the cabinet. Overall my family enjoyed our stay and felt this was a good value.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
The main cooking area is 40 yards from the cabin. There is a very helpful walk-through video on our website that we urge potential guests to view to get the lay of the land and to make sure they are in fact looking for and up for a rustic western experience . This cabin is the original Homestead to this property. It is not possible for modern day kitchen items to be in the cabin. We definitely do look through the cabinets after every stay. Occasionally something is missed. We do 95% of cleaning ourselves and take pride in providing a clean place for guests to experience Yellowstone. The guest guide book specifically states to just read the first page, unless you have specific questions about something. Most everything needed is on the first page. It is a two - three minute read. It does have an index of options on specifics that go into detail if there are camping -like knowledge, guests are not familiar with. We host a very wide range of guests. We pride ourselves on giving them the most basic info if desired, but also the most in depth if that is needed. We host guests from all over the world here and each one requires a different amount of information. So if you need a little, you get a little. If you need a lot, you get it! We tried to accommodate everyone’s needs. We appreciate all feedback and try our best to provide an exceptional place for our guests to make memories. Thank You! LittleTrailCreekCabins
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Amazing

We were very happy with our stay. Cabin was the disconnect our family needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Great Experience

The property was just as described and in a breathtaking location. Our family enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed for a good nights sleep. The cabin and bathroom included many extras (including bear and bug spray) that was very thoughtful! A chili dinner was offered on our first night and we thoroughly enjoyed the delicious meal sitting around the campfire. The views, the horses, the hosts, everything was great. We highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Charming farm house

Great location to Yellowstone, lovely property, saw herds of elk families on the hills behind the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Short get away

The cabin was exactly as described. It was so peaceful and you really were in nature. Fun little get away for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Quaint Country Cabin

We had a great time and loved the antiques around the property... The stream was tranquil and the trees were amazing! The owner was super sweet and communicative!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yizhuang L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is such a wonderful experience living in the Little Trail Creek Cabins. There are places for barbicue with chopped wood. The cabin is beautiful, very rustic, very homy. The location is also easy to find. It is right next to HW 89, 10 mins from the north entrance of Yellowstone. I would highly recommend living at this place if you are traveling to Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fyffe

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

Step in time

Great property. Even greater location. So close to town and right outside the north enterance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Yellowstone vacation

My wife and I stayed at this cabin over the weekend to visit yellowstone. We had an amazing stay, super close to the northeast entrance to yellowstone. The cabin was really nice and it was really fun using the wood burning stove. We woke up to horses outside of our window and you could see the beautiful mountains too. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Super Rustic Basic, Pretty Place

Friendly, warm, helpful folks. Place is as described, so recommend familiarizing yourself with listing. Beautiful area, wonderful memories made outdoors on property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for the honest feedback. We sure appreciate it! I am glad your group enjoyed the space. Holler when you’re able to come back & make more memories! Shawn Darr
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic. I loved having the horses nearby and we had bugling elk on the hillside next to us. The beds were warm and comfortable and the shower was nice and hot! Plenty of firewood as well as dishes and several ways to make coffee, always important.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo M.

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

Great location and experience

The homestead was a great experience. Just what we needed to disconnect from the day to day and enjoy being around the Yellowstone area. The kids loved playing with all the items around the property and the toy shack. We all enjoyed interacting with the horses. The host are fantastic people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
best vacation weve ever had, property is stunning and close enough to everything but feels far away. Shawn is an amazing host! we had everythibg we needed and any questions we had were answered promptly. if you go to yellowstone, stay here. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

Healing therapy

What a place to go back in time and just enjoy each other wirhout the distractions of the world and enjoy peace and serenity sitting by the fire , boots up even in the rain...Learned were closer ever with God leading the way!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn G.

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

Review

Great place to sleep while exploring Yellowstone. They had bear spray, coolers, fishing poles all for use. My kids enjoyed the trampoline and gold panning in the creek. I wish it had a mini fridge but otherwise no complaints. Lot of elk to see in Gardiner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Homestead stay

Had a lovely stay at the Homestead Cabin. It's as described, quite 'rustic'. Only drawback was the proximity both to neighbors and to highway, which was a surprise to us only because we hadn't looked closely at the map. Fortunately, the beautiful creek mostly covers the highway sounds and bushes separate the yard from neighbors. Amazing access to Yellowstone, which was our primary aim, anyway. Hosts are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Amazing rustic adventure

We arrived to beautiful scenery of mountain scapes and cozy cottage style cabin. The hosts made us feel right at home! We cooked over the fire and went to bed with full tummies after long days of adventuring through Yellowstone! The babbling brook made it easy to fall asleep at night. The hot springs were as amazing as they look! Everyone throughout the towns were very friendly and full of knowledge. Definitely enjoyed being able to appreciate and enjoy this little piece of mountain living. Would absolutely return and recommend it to friends! Thanks Jim & and Shawn!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was amazing! It is just what we wanted! Shawn was such an amazing hostess! She was kind and helpful and just a great all around person! The horses were wonderful, we were able to feed and pet them. The property was beautiful and fun to hike up and and see the wildlife! My only regret is not staying longer and not being able to just at the homestead more! 10 out of 10 all the way around! Highly recomend! We did this with our 10 9 and 6 year old and they had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Cabin Adventure

The homestead cabin is located under 10 minutes away from the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and downtown Gardiner. The newly built bathroom/shower house and fire pit were highlights of the stay! As mentioned in the listing, this is a rustic cabin so be prepared to start your own fire in the wood stove! We had a bit of trouble locating the cabin upon arrival because the address on Vrbo was listed as 460 when the address should have been 430. The host, Shawn, was very communicative and helpful, meeting us upon arrival with great communication throughout our stay. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cabin to anyone looking for a minimalist stay close to Yellowstone!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2024
Glad you found us and enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for letting us know of this discrepancy. It’s a little disheartening getting a four star due to an error on VRBO’s end with an update they did. We have been with them for seven years and have not changed our address, of course. We have never had a guest have this problem before now. I just called in and had them change our address back! Hopefully this should never be an issue again. But now I know to check it from time to time, just in case!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

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

Peaceful Getaway Minutes from Yellowstone

We had a wonderful time at the rustic cabins. It felt like you were stepping back in time but with the comforts of WiFi & electricity, lol. The smaller cabin my husband & I slept in didn’t have electricity but we didn’t miss it because the little stream that runs along side it lulled us to sleep each night. The bigger cabin had lights and outlets and we could charge our phones in there. The modern bathroom was great and had plenty of hot water even for our large group. The hosts were wonderful, even setting up beautiful charcuterie boards for the guests one evening. The rooms were clean, beautifully decorated and the beds were warm and comfortable. We visit Yellowstone every few years and we’ll definitely look forward to staying here again. We saw elk on the ridge in the mornings. Our hosts really thought of all the little things to make our stay as fun and relaxing as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Turn back time

The cabin was even better than we anticipated. Off-grid to say the least. (wifi was available and working well) Our family truly enjoyed getting to stay in this original homestead and thinking about what it would have been like over 100 years ago for it's original occupants. The modern bathroom was the balancing agent to this time-travel adventure. Everything was very clean and well-kept. The beds were quite comfy, and critters were at a minimum, considering the age, rustic build, and geographical location. The hosts were great at communicating way before we arrived, letting us know of things to do in and around the area during our stay. If you are looking for a "reset" to your high-tech, fast-paced daily grind, this place is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Yellowstone After The Flood

This property was so much fun. It allows you to step back in time to a different place from the hustle and bustle. There was plenty of firewood for the stove and bonfire pit. The owners were super friendly and very welcoming to their community.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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

It's the Last Best Place! We purchased the property in April 2016 from the Stermitz family. It has been in their family for four generations. There is historic memorabilia throughout the property.

What makes this property unique

Babysitting available most nights. Pet sitting available most days. Outdoor campfire Cowboy cookout available most nights, western ham & beans cooked over an open fire in a cast iron with corn bread & a s’mores marshmallow bar for dessert. Call ahead to make arrangements! Horseshoes, corn hole, washers, fishing poles, bats, balls local books & more are available to guests. Come out west to experience the great outdoors. Don't stay in a cookie cutter box. Stay like a local in the early 1900's,( with a few modern conveniences). Elk & deer are on the property most every day of the year. Bear are likely in the fall.

Do not use map quest ect for directions. It is located at 430 HWY 89 S. It is four miles from Gardiner, not in Gardiner! It is in between the 4 & 5 mile marker. Please also see pics provided.

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