Location: Gardiner, Yellowstone Country, Montana, USA (Nearest Airport Bozeman, Mt. 1 1/2 Hr.(80mi), Billings 3hrs.) View Map
Accommodations: Barn, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Barn Loft, cabin, River frontage
Wow..what a view..love the loft! You may not have been "Born in a Barn", but here's your chance to stay in one and VACATION "Till the Cows Come Home"! We invite you to stay in our barn loft and call it your home, while you relax and enjoy our nation's largest and oldest National Park.
Barn on the Banks is located in a quiet area on the outskirts of Gardiner, Montana. We are less than 1 mile to the park's North Gate Entrance, famous for the Teddy Roosevelt Arch, and within walking distance to down town shops, restaurants, a grocery store, post office and excellent trout fishing.
Yellowstone river runs through this small town that is nestled at the foothills of Electric Peak, a majestic mountain that carries snow throughout most of the year. We are located at the end of a lane with no through traffic. Our loft overlooks the confluence of the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers, and has unobstructed spectacular views of the mountains. We border the river and we are directly across from Yellowstone Park.
A short walk down the bank takes you to the river's edge where you can sit and enjoy nature, including frequent fliers of ducks, geese, bald eagles, and osprey, or possibly see a family of otters playing in the water.
From our deck you can view hummingbirds, mountain songbirds, and wildlife including deer, elk, Big Horn sheep, Pronghorn (antelope), or possibly see a bear, wolf, coyote, or bison.
One summer while sitting on the deck of the barn, my husband witnessed a doe deer giving birth to twin fawns. We frequently saw mama deer and her little ones close to our house and barn throughout the summer. This is truly an area you'll be able to experience nature.
The barn has never housed animals, the bottom of the barn is used for private storage. The barn loft was renovated in 2008-2009, and features a full kitchen with all new appliances, comfortable seating in the living area, and a large deck that looks into Yellowstone Park. You can sit by the fire on a chilly night, or cool down with air conditioning on a hot summer day.
There are amazing views from all areas of the loft made easy by several large windows. The master bedroom has a king bed, private bath, air conditioning, a fireplace and your own private balcony to sit, relax and enjoy the sunset.
The "Queen Room" catches the morning sun, and has the ambiance of a fireplace as well. The "bunk room" has two bunk beds, one which is a double bed topped by a twin, the other is a single over a single. The sofa in the living room converts to a full size bed.
The deck above the river features a gas grill and seating for your outdoor relaxation and enjoyment. So come and stay with us, enjoy our "Barn on the Banks", and make your vacation one you will remember.
- Your Hosts, Ken and Linda.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Access to a hiking trail and excellent trout fishing directly below our rental. Property borders Yellowstone River and Yellowstone Park.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Sep .. High Season .. .. $1750/week min.
E-Mail Us for Lower Rates During Off-Season $235 $250/nt(2 Night Minimum) $1500/wk
50% Deposit Secures Reservation - Remaining Balance Due 2 weeks prior to arrival
Full Refund Minus $50 Re-Booking Fee Cancellations @ 60 Days Prior to Check in
No Refunds or Cancellations Less Than 60 Days Prior to Check in
7% Montana Bed Tax,Credit Card add 3%. Damage,Missing Items, or Excessive Cleaning
Post Check-Out Charge to 14 Days After Departure
Cleaning Fee $100.00
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- View of the barn from opposite bank of the Yellowstone River - Gardiner Barn Loft with a Mountain View
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- View of Electric Peak from barn deck - Gardiner Barn Loft with a Mountain View
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- Relax and enjoy the view from the living room - Gardiner Barn Loft with a Mountain View
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- Looking into the living room from the kitchen. Barn has an open floor plan
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- Kitchen/dining room is a perfect place for conversation over a cup of coffee
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- Master bedroom, looking out onto balcony where you can watch the sunset
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- Master bathroom has tub/shower
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- The "Queen Room" is Kissed by the morning sun
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- "Queen Room" Sit, relax, and read a book by the fireplace
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- The "Bunk Room", cozy and kid friendly
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- Springtime view of Electric Peak over the town of Gardiner as seen from the deck
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- Montana sunset from yard of Barn on the Banks
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- Doe deer with her twin fawns only a few minutes old as seen from barn deck
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- Confluence of the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers . View from deck
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- Buck deer as seen from deck, one of many that frequent the banks of the river
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- Welcome to Barn on the Banks, only a few steps away from an awesome view
Traveler Reviews (29)
Great winter getaway!
Guest: Colorado5
(Loveland)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/28/11
Our family of five stayed at the Barn on the Banks for three nights over Thanksgiving and we were incredibly comfortable and cozy warm. We loved the beautiful vintage country decorating and were amazed by the gorgeous views out of our window - we even saw some big horn sheep across the river with the binoculars they provided for such an occasion! Anything you need is available and the hosts are extremely friendly and accommodating. We would rate it higher if we could! We will definitely come back again!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
So Fun !
Guest: Cathy
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
What a treat to stay in such a wonderfully decorated and fun vacation rental ! We all loved 'The Barn' and enjoyed being able to hear the river and walk down and explore such beauty. Very warm and comfortable, with everything we needed.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great Place to Stay
Guest: Diane
(Starke, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
Stayed at Barn On The Banks with family and friends the end of September. The Barn accommodations were super great and the location was perfect. Linda and Ken went out of their way to make us feel at home. They gave us apples they picked out of their yard which one of the ladies traveling with us used to make a couple of pies for dessert. Everything that was needed to prepare meals was readily available. The barn is decorated in an antique decor of chickens, cows and pigs, really neat. The view from the deck was beautiful. One of the couples traveling with us hiked a trail down along the river below the Barn and saw a moose jump in the river and take a swim. We saw elk in a valley behind the house and heard them bugling at night. We would definitely recommend the Barn for anyone traveling in the Yellowstone area.
Owner response:Spotted Moose Splashing. Thank you very much for choosing to stay at the "Barn on the Banks of Yellowstone". We really enjoyed meeting all of you and hearing about your day's adventures....especially delightful, was the siting of the moose taking a swim in the Yellowstone River below the Barn! So glad to hear you enjoyed the eclectic country decor. Many of the re-purposed items are "treasures" from our childhood.... ranch life in "Cow" country. We hope to see you again soon. :)Linda Owner Submitted Review
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
The Barn with Charm
Guest: Jennifer
(Central FL)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11
Review Submitted: 10/05/11
Absolutely charming - the Barn AND the owners! The decor is eclectic country with many items being re-purposed from their original use. There are too many things to list that make the Barn a wonderful place. You will just have to check it out for yourself to see. Thanks, Ken and Linda, for being so welcoming and for providing a beautiful place for us to stay in.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
The perfect get away ! ! !
Guest: Milan & Leona
(Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
We were fortunate to spend 2 wonderful weeks with several different family members that came at different times. Such a great place to have a meeting of Florida, Indiana and Nebraska families. The accommodations are the best. Ken and Linda are wonderful about helping with any of our needs. Their suggestions of things to do was very helpful. We enjoyed meals on the deck looking over the beautiful Yellowstone River and up at the magnificent mountains.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Great Vacation Home
Guest: Tammy S.
(Grayslake, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
We had a wonderful time visiting Yellowstone and staying at the Barn on the Banks. The house is beautiful and very well stocked with whatever you might need. The kids loved watching the elk come right up to the house. It was so easy to get into the park from the house and the town of Gardiner had everything we could ask for during our stay. Ken and Linda were very nice and you could really tell that they enjoyed creating this lovely vacation home. Our group had 3 adults and 5 kids and we had plenty of space. I highly recommend the Barn on the Banks when visiting Yellowstone.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
Our home away from home!
Guest: Roxie & Terry
(Maple Plain, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/08/11
While visiting Barn on the Banks we watched an elk calf born across the river through our spotting scope.We watched birds everyday and enjoyed seeing mule deer in the front yard below the deck. The accommodations were great, and it was comforting to know Linda and Ken were next door to answer any questions we might have. We found everything we needed in Gardiner which was a short walk from the Barn. Our family visits Yellowstone every year, and will definitely be returning to The Barn on The Banks!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Fabulas vacation spot for a family......
Guest: Bob
(Keokuk, IA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/28/11
We had a great time visiting Yellowstone NP and "The Barn on the Banks" made the trip even more enjoyable. We had 5 adults and three kids in our group and the house was very spacious and comfortable for all of us during our stay. Linda was so nice and accomodative to our family. While visiting Yellowstone we saw 15 bears during the week and many many Bison and elk with babies. We also saw coyote, sheep and pronhorn. The only animal that we didn't get to see was moose. Gardiner is a great base from which to visit the park and the town has all the conveniences that you need. There are few restaurants in town, but the ones that are there have great food. Most of the evenings we cooked out at the house anyway as it is just a pleasure to cook while viewing the wonderful scenery from the deck of the house. All in all, I would rate this a 5+ and it would be my first choice when we return to Yellowstone for another visit.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
WOW!!!
Guest: doc
(Carrollton, Texas and on the road)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
Very upscale and immaculate. This place is a gem and more than worth it. The location was absolutely perfect. Peace and quiet right across the river from Yellowstone with a beautiful elevated view. We could sit on the front deck or walk down to private river access just below us for wildlife viewing or fishing. Beds very comfortable with three gas fireplace heaters and elegant accomodations.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Ivana
Guest: Happy
(World traveler)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11
Review Submitted: 05/01/11
If I could give this wonderful place 10 stars, I would. Don't let the name "Barn" on The Banks fool you. I have never experienced such comfort and luxury in a barn. The furnishings are elegant, yet comfortable. Linda and Ken have put so many extra caring touches everywhere. Everything you may need is at your fingertips, but there's so much more. Fishing poles for the kids, binoculars to examine abundant wildlife, books about Yellowstone and the area, etc., etc., etc.. There's even a picnic basket, for those of us that like to have a "picinic with Yogi and Bubu in Jellystone Park". Thank you Ken and Linda.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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