Yellowstone Vacation Home on Yellowstone River 11 Mi. to Park Gardiner, Montana Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 12130

Yellowstone Vacation Home and the Yellowstone River which flows right behind it

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Location: Gardiner, Yellowstone, Montana, USA (11 mi. to Yellowstone Park, 75 mi. to Bozeman, MT Airport)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)

Yellowstone Vacation Home is uniquely located on a hillside, overlooking the Yellowstone River and an expansive valley ringed by towering mountains. It is only 11 miles to the town of Gardiner, the north entrance of Yellowstone Park.

The property is surrounded by pristine Forest Service lands that you can hike in, with gorgeous views in every direction. If you like fishing, you'll have easy access to Yellowstone River and to all the fishing areas in Yellowstone Park. There is even a small lake located only a half mile from the house. Wildlife photographers, this place is for you. Close to the cabin you are likely to see mule deer, elk, bald eagles, big horn sheep and many bunnies!

There are many fun things to do in the area year round. Horseback riding and river rafting trips are available nearby and, of course, all the wonders of Yellowstone Park.

This 2-story, 1200 square foot, 3 BR, 1 BA, cedar home sits on a one acre property that is fully fenced, and has a nicely maintained lawn. Pets are rarely allowed but we do make some exceptions. The three bedrooms sleep 6 to 8 people, with one queen-size bed, a pair of twin beds, a bunk bed, and two futons. Features include high speed internet access, forced air heating and air conditioning, a wood burning fireplace, washer/dryer, a satellite TV and DVD/VHS player, and a CD/cassette player. There are a variety of games, videos, and CDs for the use of our guests. No smoking please.

A cozy cabin feeling is engendered by the fir woodwork on most walls and ceilings. The spacious bathroom features two sinks and a shower-tub. The cabin has an extra large 75 gallon hot water heater. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a glass top electric range, dish washer, microwave, large refrigerator and a gas grill provided on the deck. This home is well supplied - we provide linens, towels, a hair dryer, all paper goods, hand soaps, dish washing soaps, laundry soaps, trash can liners, etc. The comfortability of our guests is important to us!

You'll love the peace and quiet as you gaze at the mountains and the Yellowstone River while enjoying a meal on the wrap-around deck. You'll see the sun set over Paradise Valley in the crux of the canyon, often with spectacular colors.

If you're looking for beautiful views in the quiet seclusion of pristine Montana surroundings, with easy access to the attractions of Yellowstone Park, and the fishing and white water rafting opportunities of Yellowstone River, you will be delighted with your stay at our Yellowstone Vacation Home.

Please note: Vacations in May, September and October can be a good option, because the weather is not as hot as mid-summer, and Yellowstone Park has fewer visitors.

Winter in Yellowstone Park:
During the winter, there can be up to 6 inches of snow on the roads to our vacation rental home, so a 4-wheel drive vehicle is required. The area around the cabin doesn't generally get heavy snowfalls, but Yellowstone Park is at a higher elevation and gets lots of snow.

The only car-accessible park entrance that remains open year-round is the north entrance in Gardiner. Mammoth Hot Springs, the park headquarters, is only a 5 mile drive from Gardiner. The road leading to Mammoth also remains open all winter all the way through to Tower Falls, the Lamar Valley and Cooke City. The Lamar Valley is a great place for wildlife viewing during this time of the year.

Many trail heads for groomed cross-country ski trails are located along this road. Or snowshoe Yellowstone with a park ranger, leaving from Mammoth Hot Springs. You can also also attend a talk about "Wolves in Yellowstone" at the Albright Visitor Center there (307-344-2263), and then take a Lamar Valley Wildlife tour with Xanterra Tours (866-439-7375).

The other park roads are closed to cars during the winter, from early November through mid-March. During that period those roads are only open to winter transport including snow coaches, snowmobiles, and cross-country skiers.

In Mammoth you can rent snowmobiles, cross-country skis and snowshoes and take snow coaches that transport you to Old Faithful or to other destinations. There is also an ice skating rink open to the public at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and the restaurant remains open there as well as at the Old Faithful Lodge.

Our favorite activity summer through winter is to soak in the outdoor hot spring pools at Boiling River. Its parking area is only 3 miles inside the park from Gardiner. You walk a half mile along a path bordering the Gardiner River, until you get to a place where a creek of hot geothermal water flows into the river. Rocks are piled up to create natural pools where the hot water mingles with the cold river water to create comfortable places to soak and relax. When you get out, even though the air is cold, you still feel warm as you get dressed.

Hunters are also welcome at Yellowstone Vacation Home. This area of Montana, just north of Yellowstone Park, receives hundreds of elk migrating out of Yellowstone Park each winter. There is also a year-round resident herd of elk in the mountains just above the cabin, and mule deer are abundant in the area. Hunting, in-season, is open to the public on all of the vast U.S. Forest Service lands that surround the cabin for miles. You can literally just walk out the gate and hunt in the surrounding Forest Service lands. (License required.) The cabin is situated in Montana hunting district 314. District 313 is directly across the river.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: The cabin sits on a fully fenced half acre.
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: The master bedroom has a queen size bed
  • Twin/Single Bed (2)
  • Bunk Bed
  • Convertible Bed: There are two futons to sleep two more people. We charge $10 per person per night extra when your party is larger than 6.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: We also provide olive oil, spices and herbs, as well as roll towels etc.
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: The wraparound deck seats 8.
• View/Location
  • Water View: Yellowstone River flows right by the vacation home at a 200 yds. distance.
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet: High speed internet is available via satellite.
• Other Amenities
  • Crock pot, griddle, hair dryer
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: Occasionally we make an exception.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Windsurfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Rock Climbing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Touring of Yellowstone Park, River Rafting, Skating

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Jun-Aug .... $230/night (6 night min stay) .. $1550/week
Sep ........ $210/night (4 night min stay) .. $1400/week
Oct, May  .. $195/night (4 night min stay) .. $1300/week
Nov-Apr .... $170/night (2 night min stay) .. $1150/week
$500 security deposit due when booking. Refunded minus cleaning fee
($85). Payments via personal check, and credit card via PayPal
(including currency conversion) or direct credit card payments.
Rent/tax due 1 month prior to stay. Add 7% lodging tax on rent only

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• 10/20/09
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  The Lombards , Lewistown, MT
  • October 15-18, 2009 Dear Bruce and Magdalena, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed being back at your lovely home! We had a fabulous time. It was fun to explore Yellowstone again, not to mention the spectacular scenery! I think this is a good time of year to visit the park. We saw lots of elk, bison, bighorn sheep, the highlight being the big grizzly we saw on Saturday. My Mom really enjoyed it too, and she loved the house! Thank you for another perfect stay in your beautiful home - it could become our annual vacation. Hope we can get back this time next year again!
• 10/14/09
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  Dale & Friends , Conklin, MI
  • October 9-13, 2009 Thank you for the use of a very nice cabin. The trip was very good despite the cold weather. We got a little fishing in and a lot of great sights including wildlife in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. We will definitely keep the cabin in mind for next year. Thank you again,
• 10/05/09
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  • Dear Bruce and Magdalena, Thanks so much. The weather ranged from balmy 70s to below freezing with snow and rain, then a final glorious sunny day in the 40s. In the pastures nearby we saw bluebirds, elk and mule deer. On the day after the snowfall, the highlights included a hike on the Beaver Ponds Loop Trail filigreed in light snow, with numerous sightings of bugling elk bulls and their cows, followed by a drive to the northeast end of the Lamar Valley where we encountered a chaotic herd of traffic-stopping bison, a golden eagle and lone black wolf. Just as great was returning to your comfortable, quiet, well-equipped home. It truly was a pleasure to stay there, and I hope to do so again in the future. Bruce Beans and Ben Yagoda, Philadelphia area, and Tom Beans, San Bruno, CA
• 09/29/09
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  The Gotthard Family , Irvine, CA
  • Dear Bruce and Magdalena, Please know what a wonderful week we had in your beautiful home. We were able to explore most of Yellowstone's points of interest - hiking, fishing, animal sightings all were spectacular! As an amateur astronomer, Wayne could not get enough of the star viewing right off the rear deck. Awesome! We must compliment you at how smoothly reservations went and how extraordinarily well equipped your home is. It's clean, cozy and comfortable. It was difficult to leave your beautiful area. Thank you for your part in helping us create many precious family memories!
• 09/24/09
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  The Beringers , Medina, OH
  • September 13-20, 2009 We had a wonderful time here at your cozy cabin. We saw elk a few mornings in a row cross the pasture. In Yellowstone we saw bison, pronghorn and coyotes. The weather was in the 70's every day!!! We enjoyed a few late evening storms and a few clear nights looking up at the stars. We're still amazed at how clear and bright they were. One night we witnessed two shooting stars - beautiful. We all tried buffalo meat - yummy! We are sad to leave tomorrow, but we know we must. We had a wonderful time and may be coming back. Thank you,
• 09/14/09
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  The Cochranes and Kellys , River Falls, WI
  • September 5-12, 2009 We had such a nice time. The house worked out so well for us, being so near Yellowstone Park and to Gardiner. It also had plenty of room for 5 adults, with lots of expansion room onto the deck. We've always aimed for low-traffic, secluded, private spots to enjoy the surroundings and this is such a beautiful, private place. It was a very nice transition from camping and it allowed us to include a confirmed non-camper to our group. You thought of everything - there were touches I intend to add to our home! We enjoyed the daytime view and stargazed at night. We had outstanding weather - clear skies, temps ranged from low 50's to mid 80's. We hiked up Tom Miner, we explored Yellowstone Park and revisited Old Faithful after nearly 50 years. We also went fishing and rock hunting. But the best thing - it was such a great place to reconnect and have new adventures with far flung family. We had dinner at the Raven Grill in Gardiner and The Livery in Emigrant, and we cooked great meals at home. Can't think of a better place to spend time with family. It didn't last long enough! We had a wonderful time.
• 09/01/09
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  Cynthia and Michael Watson , Twin Bridges, MT
  • August 23-29, 2009 We had wonderful weather! The first four days we had fires in the wood burning stove in the morning and evening because it was about 50 degrees. Then it got to the mid 70s the next few days. We stayed here and enjoyed the birds! We loved the solitude and beauty. The stars were incredible!!! We went fishing about a mile down from here, and we had nice walks above the lake. A young buck and doe with their fawn were in the field below the house the first morning - just a family taking a walk. We brought our own food and cooked here. We are so glad you don't have 'scented' things - the air is so fresh here and we are allergic to 'fake air cleaners.' The water was awesome. We had no need for TV or stereo here. We loved the wood burning stove and deck - the firewood was seasoned. Thank you so much, Magdalena & Bruce. Perfect!!! We are coming back for two weeks next summer or fall.
• 08/31/09
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  Miguel and Friends , Bilbao, Spain
  • August 1-8, 2009 The weather was hot and stormy. We had a great time fishing the Lamar River, Bear Creek, Slough Creek, Yellowstone River, and the Gardner River. All the rivers are fantastic, full of trout and the landscapes are absolutely wonderful. We saw black bears, elk, buffalo and a lot of wild animals in the park, most of them during the late evening. During the fantastic day of fishing at the Bear Creek we saw a black bear with two babies. The house where we stayed is fantastic, it has everything you need and the views are fantastic. There is very good fishing just in front the house. Thank you very much.
• 07/28/09
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  George and Patti , Averill Park, NY
  • July 18-25, 2009 We had beautiful weather - even quick thunderstorms were beautiful - bring your rain gear! Our adventures: Exploring all of Yellowstone Park. Lamar Valley is amazing. We saw about 1000 bison… incredible. At Trout Lake we caught two 25+ inch rainbows! Everywhere you go is a new adventure and vision. This is a beautiful part of the country. We were too tired to eat anywhere but here! Be sure to get your groceries early - the store closes at 9 pm. Wow, the wind can blow here! We were Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. One evening chairs were blowing all over - the grill even spun around - pretty exciting for our last evening! Have fun! (First vacation without kids - kind of kidsick but not homesick!!)
• 06/16/09
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  Tim and Sherry Boelens , Comstock, MI
  • June 6-13, 2009 We had beautiful weather, cool, mountains snow capped. Our favorite adventures: everything. Enjoying the beauty and serenity here - driving through Lamar Valley and up through Tower Falls. We saw abundant wildlife - 25+ bears, 4 bull elk with huge racks in velvet, 5 bull moose, etc. etc. - many with their cubs and pups, etc. We spent too many hours driving through the Park, but we didn't want to miss anything. Restaurants: Gold Mine - though we ate most meals here by the fire. We absolutely loved the house; the beauty is awesome. We don't want to leave - many elk are down feeding in the AM and at night. We saw a wolf one morning heading up the valley in front of the cabin. What views!! Thank you so much for sharing this place with us.

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