Location: Gardiner, Yellowstone Country, Montana, USA (90 miles from Bozeman, MT airport, 12 miles from Yellowstone)
Accommodations: Cabin, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Cabin
Nestled in the heart of the Gallatin mountain range, the Stermitz Ranch has been in our family since 1900. We hope that you enjoy the area as much as we do! Our cozy cabin offers the best of both worlds- all of the peace and seclusion for a truly relaxing vacation, yet still located only minutes from the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the shops and restaurants of Gardiner. This newly constructed cabin is situated on a hill overlooking a beautiful mountain meadow surrounded by fir trees, willows, and aspens with amazing mountain views. Enjoy viewing the elk, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and occasionally moose, wolves, and bears who frequent the vast open spaces that the ranch has to offer. Horses, cows, and chickens also call this breathtaking place home. Begin your day with farm fresh eggs delivered to you upon request (our sons charge $3/dozen). Spend time befriending the horses and then let them take you on a memorable ride to the top of the mountain!
Our new cabin is the perfect place to relax. The living room boasts large picture windows with incredible views, and a patio door opening to a large covered porch, vaulted ceiling (with beams from a local historic bridge), a large gas fireplace, and comfortable seating. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and all utensils needed to create wonderful meals to be enjoyed inside or out on the covered porch.
The covered porch, which is equipped with a gas grill and outdoor dining set, is the perfect area for barbecues, viewing the abundant wildlife, and watching the incredible sunsets while sipping a glass of wine. Relax and enjoy the cool evening breezes on a hot summer day. The backyard offers lots of room for setting up a badminton game, volleyball, or horseshoes.
The cabin has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It offers two master suites each with a king-sized bed and a private bath, and two additional rooms. One of the rooms has a bunk bed, and the other room has a bunk bed and an additional full bed. The bunk rooms share a bathroom. The cabin sleeps 8-10 people.
Our cabin is located 20 minutes from Yellowstone Park, 30 minutes from Chico Hot Springs, 10 minutes from world-class fishing on the Yellowstone River, and mere minutes from horseback riding with us on the Stermitz Ranch. In the winter you can cross-country ski and snowshoe from the back door. We are also only 2 hours from snowmobiling in the world-renowned Cooke City area. If you prefer a more laid back vacation, you can spend hours sitting on the porch drinking coffee, reading by the fire, viewing wildlife, sketching the amazing scenery, identifying wildflowers and animal tracks, petting the horses and colts, or taking a nature hike from your back door.
We are sure that your Yellowstone area vacation will be a unique and memorable experience. We look forward to meeting you!
Your hosts,
Stacy and Rob Stermitz
P.S. If this cabin is full, or if you need additional lodging for your group, we also have other cabins available.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : Each of the King beds may be split into twin extra-long beds.
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed (2) : Both bunk rooms have two twin beds each (4 single beds)and one bunk room also has a separate double bed.
- Crib : We have a Pack-N-Play and a portable bassinet available upon request.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June-Sept .. High Season .. $2100/week (1week minimum)If less than 1 week
is available,email us.Lower rates available for off-season(3 night min), Oct-May.
Ask us. 50% deposit secures reservation. Remain. bal.due 2 weeks prior to arrvial.
Full refund for cancellations at least 60 days prior to
check in. No refunds for cancellations less than 60 days prior to check in.
7% Montana State Bed Tax. Damage and or excessive cleaning subject to a post
check-out charge up to 14 days after departure. Additional $150 cleaning fee for
parties of six (6) or more people.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1900
My husband, Rob and I feel extremely blessed to live in such a an amazing place. We are fortunate to raise our 4 sons, who are the 5th generation, here on the historic Stermitz Ranch. Rob works full time an a Landscape Architect in Yellowstone as well as managing the ranch operations. Stacy is a full time mom and manages the vacation rental properties and the horseback rides. We enjoy working on the renovation projects together, generally on the weekends as time allows. We have enjoyed the challenges that each building brings, and look forward to the day when all of the original structures have been restored and preserved!
Why the Owner Chose Gardiner
After Rob and I both graduated from college and got married, we decided that this was the ideal place to raise our kids. We both share a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the history of the area, and the proximity to Yellowstone Park makes it ideal. We love the story of how his family came to be here. Rob's great grandfather, Joseph, was born in Slovenia, Austria in 1862 and worked in the coal mines from the age of 9. He later immigrated here from Slovenia with his wife and two children in 1892, following the promise of work in coal mines in Montana. When they arrived he discovered that no work was to be found. Joeseph used his last $10 to buy a shotgun so that he might feed his family. While here, a fire broke out in the Cokedale mines. Joe helped put out the fires and was noticed by the mine boss who asked "who is that good worker?" Someone explained that it was an immigrant who couldn't find work. The mine boss said "Put that man to work. Anyone who works that hard for no pay should get a job." The family, along with the addition of three more children, moved to the ranch in Cinnabar Basin in 1900. They purchased the original homestead of Bob Dixon. Their house consisted of a dirt roofed dugout built by Dixon. Later, when the mine closed in 1910, the lumber was brought from the hospital building in Aldrige to construct a log and lumber house. Rob's grandfather was born here in 1910, and he later attended school at the schoolhouse across from this cabin. In 1935, he married Gladys Elliott, who was one of the teachers at the schoolhouse. Their son, Jim, also attended school there and continues to live on the ranch with his wife Lorayne.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
This property is great for people who enjoy being outdoors. It is a truly western ranch experience where guests can see what cowboy life is like. Scenic horseback rides, the wildlife, petting the new foals, touring Yellowstone, taking nature hikes, listening to the many mountain songbirds, sketching the wildflowers, are just a few of the many experiences that this property has to offer. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
Property Photos
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- The cabin in autumn-view wildlife from the cabin porch. - Gardiner, Montana Vacation Cabin Rentals
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- We offer scenic horseback rides with amazing views of the area. - Gardiner, Montana Vacation Cabin Rentals
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- The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, utensils, dishwasher, etc. - Gardiner, Montana Vacation Cabin Rentals
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- The living room has wood floors, comfortable seating and antique furnishings.
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- The living room has large picture windows and patio door leading to the porch.
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- The master bathroom has a pedestal sink and bathtub/shower.
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- Master bedroom with king bed,private bath,and patio door to covered porch.
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- The second bedroom has a king bed and a private bathroom.
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- The third bedroom has a bunk bed, with a bathroom down the hall.
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- The fourth bedroom has a bunk bed, a double bed, and a bathroom down the hall.
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- The covered porch is an excellent place to view wildlife and take in the scenery
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- The covered porch is a great place to enjoy a relaxing meal.
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- Where the ranch begins. In the distance you can see the cabin on the hill.
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- Our guests always enjoy the new colts in the summer.
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- Our cabin provides opportunities for kids to interact with animals.
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- The meadow beyond the cabin provides opportunities for hiking & viewing wildlife
Traveler Reviews (11)
Like having our own private paradise!
Guest: The Paylows
(Tomball, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/13/10
Review Submitted: 06/17/11
My family and some friends stayed in this cabin in July 2010 for about 10 days. It was the perfect size for 4 adults and 3 kids, with room left to spare! The morings were glorious (the eggs are so yummy), the sunsets were beautiful (deer regularly visited our windows), and the nights were cozy (wolves howling in the distance). The picnic table on the back deck was used quite often so we could enjoy our meals surrounded by the breath-taking scenery and near the corral housing the mare and her new foal. The cabin is beautifully decorated with historic family photos and well-stocked with everything you need. A trip down the hill to the Food Farm grocery store allowed us to stock the fridge and cook wonderful, hearty meals in the beautiful kitchen. The beds were very comfortable with wonderfully soft down comforters. The living room is stocked with lots of reading material and games to keep you busy on the relaxing nights. And the entire place is immaculately clean. Thank you, Stacy, for allowing us to use your amazing cabin!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.
Wonderful Vacation
Guest: Florida Family
(Tallahassee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/27/10
My family and I had a great time here. We rented the main house and the little school house and had plenty of room for everyone for our week long stay. (12 in all). Just a quick drive into Yellowstone or down to whitewater rafting. The views are spectacular and the kids loved the horses, newborn foal, and the long horseback ride through the mountains. The Stermitz family were great hosts. The drive up to the cabin is breath-taking. The rooms are perfect size and the full kitchen is well equipt for preparing family dinners. Fresh eggs in the morning were a great treat. You will not be dissappointed if you plan your stay here. I know I can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Wonderful connection with nature and wildlife!
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/13/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
Words cannot express how wonderful our stay was here! We stayed here for 10 days while we visited Yellowstone Park. We had two families (4 adults and 3 children) and this cabin was ideal. The ride up to the cabin is breathtaking and once you arrive - its like being alone in a paradise. The cabin is nestled in a meadow surrounded by mountains. We saw deer outside the window nearly every morning. The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen - so it is ideal for cooking dinners after returning back at night. Eating on the porch is delightful as well. The Stermitz family were wonderful hosts - and having the horses in the pasture next to the cabin was a bonus that my 11 year old daughter will never forget. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing.
Fabulous Vacation Spot!
Guest: Marie Folmar
(Broomfield, CO)
Date of Stay: 06/02/10
Review Submitted: 06/07/10
We just returned from spending 4 nights at the cabin. What a beautiful location! It was wonderful to spend the morning and evening hours watching for wildlife from the porch. The highlight for my 3 girls was the horseback ride. We can't wait to schedule our next vacation!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Winona Kingbird
(Wahpeton, ND)
Date of Stay: 01/02/10
Review Submitted: 01/02/10
Happy New Year! Looking back on this year, our trip to Montana was a highlight. My family (husband,me and 3 kids) stayed at the cabin in July for 2 nights. We loved every minute. We played with the horses, went for a walk, went for a run down the hill and back up (hardest run ever). We went river rafting in Gardiner and drove through Yellowstone. We were sad to leave. On my son's Santa list, he listed going to the cabin in Montana for his birthday...next July2010. I hope Santa gives him what he wants. :)
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Guest: Josh L
(Middle Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09
Review Submitted: 08/22/09
Oh, how wonderful! This was our first full-family vacation (grandparents, their adult children, and grandchildren), and the cabin offered everything we were looking for--proximity to Yellowstone (5-10 minutes down the road from driveway), nearness to a town for essentials (laundry, guides, and grocer), but secluded to be on our own when we wanted. The cabin, with its four bedrooms, is spacious enough for a full family, and the good times spill out onto the back porch to drink in the picturesque landscape to the west (I think). We saw hundreds of elk and mule deer out the back windows, along with the ranchers' livestock. We, too, spent one morning hiking up the back ridge (longer than it looks). My handheld GPS said we'd walked about 2.5 miles to the top of the ridge. It was amazing with the last of the spring snow in the hollows and less-exposed ridges. The cabin owners were so helpful and accommodating, and they gave great information and advice on any topic we asked about. I felt more like visitor than a customer. I can't say enough about this property and how much I loved our vacation. I don't know that there was one thing about the rental that was disappointing; I know you won't be. Oh, to go back today! PS - There were reports in the journal about other families seeing bears on their visits, but we never did. . . until we left. On our last day, as we left the cabin at 5:00 in the morning, we came upon a HUGE black bear on the drive down. He was less than 50 feet away (we were in the safety of our SUV). He was lumbering down the drive, heard and saw us, turned around and stared for a few seconds, then bounded up the hill. It was amazing how quick and nimble such a large animal was as it run up the hill into the woods. GO!
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Guest: Cathy Mullarney
(Aurora, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09
Review Submitted: 08/18/09
I could not have said it better than the Vines. So many details taken care of, and NO TV or internet! Yay!! Our extended family of 9 had a wonderful time doing so many different things together, and discovering the crazy variety of terrain, animal and plant life. This was one of a series of trips we are taking with our 81 year old mother, thanks to her distribution of an annuity after our father's passing. Since they had saved it for travel, we decided to use the money to travel with Mom to places she wants to see. It was very special to spend our Yellowstone vacation at your gorgeous hide-away. An additional activity a few of us did was to climb one of the mountains in back of the ranch house. It was a 2 hour (?) climb to the rock cairn at the top through horse paths, blooming prickly pear, and incredible views all the way to Yellowstone. There just isn't any way our mid-July 2009 vacation could have been better.
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Guest: The Vines Family
(Plano, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/18/09
Review Submitted: 08/18/09
We would highly recommend this cabin for a wonderful 'home base' to your Montana vacation. From the moment the owners met us in town and led us 20 minutes up into the mountain basin to our cabin, to when we got out of our car to take in the breathtaking mountain views in a 360 degree surround, we knew we were in for a beautiful vacation. The accomodations were very comfortable--bunk beds for the kids, and two very spacious and mountain-view master bedrooms and private baths for the adults. The back porch and picnic table were so relaxing and restful--almost hard to leave the horses, view, and cabin to explore Yellowstone. The highlight of our week was hiking up one of the 3 mountains in the backyard--we came back 4 hours later refreshed and exhilirated! Our kids said it was their 'favorite' thing we did (and I think its hard to compete with Yellowstone)! Feeding and petting the horses and colts was a real treat--so graceful, peaceful and friendly. One of the most unexpected blessings was the inability for all of the teens to 'text' and 'be connected'! We actually got to spend time playing games and talking with them! A rare reprieve from all of the technology we're surrounded by 24/7. The cabin was clean, the owners checked in with us and made sure multiple times that EVERYTHING was in top working order, and that we lacked for nothing. Fresh eggs in the mornings delivered by the Stermitz boys were amazing. What a charming family, delightful hosts, well-organized cabin, and wonderful vacation home. With so many little details thought of by the owners, after 7 years of renting from VRBO, this was one of the best vacation rentals we have had. Wonderful memories and a great place relax in after time at Yellowstone, white water rafting, horseback riding, or hiking. We were thrilled with our week at the Ranch, and can't wait to return someday! Thank you!
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Guest: Ronda Richardson
(Crosby, TX/US)
Date of Stay: 07/14/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/09
We stayed in this house from July 5 - July 11, 2009. We truly enjoyed out entire stay. We really liked that the house was back in the mountains with plenty of peace and quiet. The house filled all of our needs and more. The house was in beautiful condition. Thank you for sharing with us. The Richardson and Gardiner Families from Crosby, TX.
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Guest: Kim Elliott1
(Tucson, Arizona, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/13/09
Review Submitted: 07/13/09
If you like true solitude, extraordinary views and a combination of rustic & elegant, this is a must stay. My husband, our 12-year-old daughter & her friend, met my sister, her husband and grown children for 8 days of heaven. The ranch had 2 foals, a most sociable cat, history, animals both domestic & wandering through, comfortable beds, and warm, helpful & welcoming hosts -- who live on another part of the ranch. Much thought and great taste was used to make this cabin a home- away-from-home -- and the herd of horses (and Hillary, the mule) made the trip for our girls. Highly recommend this place.
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