Location: Gardiner, Yellowstone Country, Montana, USA (Jardine is 6 Miles from Gardiner, 90 Miles from Bozeman) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: log house, cabin, yellowstone, montana, horseback riding
Enjoy the relaxing and fun atmosphere of this one of a kind log house. It is tucked in the mountains at the “end of the road” in the old mining town of Jardine, Montana, which is 6 miles northeast of Gardiner – the north entrance to Yellowstone Park. This place offers a nice balance between seclusion and easy access to endless sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
This property is located next to a guest ranch/outfitting business, Specimen Creek Outfitters. Services include daily/hourly horseback rides ***offering a complimentary 2 hour horseback ride to the folks who stay here***, as well as pack trips, fishing trips, and hunting trips into the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. You can literally walk out the front door and go horseback riding. Or you can sit on the porch with your coffee and watch the saddle horses and pack mule strings come and go.
The North Fork of Bear Creek is only about 100 yards below. It is a beautiful mountain stream and the fishing is good! Nights are quiet and peaceful. And the night sky is brilliant – take time to gaze at the stars.
This house is rustic and has lots of character. It is clean and cozy, but the layout and decor aren’t too fussy or uptight. The original portion of the house was built in 1994 with logs skidded out of the forest with a team of Percheron horses and peeled by hand. It includes an open kitchen with appliances and dishes. There is a deck where you can kick back and take in the scenery. One bathroom has an antique clawfoot tub. There is a loft/bedroom with a homemade queen size log bed. There is a nice sounding old piano for the fun of it.
A versatile "great" room, which includes a bar (with sink, fridge and TV) and a full bathroom was added on to the house in 2001, and it is ideal for entertaining and hanging out. There are antlers, tanned hides, antiques, etc. throughout the house – sort of a hunting lodge/western theme. There is a large yard with trees, a picnic table, and a firepit. The native wildflowers are beautiful and plentiful. And various species of birds and wildlife will share this property with you.
There are also two convertible sofa beds in addition to a bedroom and the loft. The unique floor plan of this home can easily and comfortably accommodate a group of 8. This property is kid friendly and your well behaved pets are welcome too!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : pack and play, high chair
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also included are basic spices, coffee and filters, flour and sugar
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/night (3 night min) .. $1500/week
50% deposit required to confirm reservation; balance due upon arrival.
Refund for cancellation made more than 60 days prior to arrival.
No refund for cancellation within 60 days of arrival.
$200 security deposit required at time of booking.
Refunded if no damage and no excessive cleaning is required.
+7% Montana state bed tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Log house in Jardine, Montana - Gardiner, Montana Vacation Lodge with Mountain View
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- Front porch view - Gardiner, Montana Vacation Lodge with Mountain View
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- A good place to hang out! - Gardiner, Montana Vacation Lodge with Mountain View
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- gas fireplace and sofa bed
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- Kitchen area
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- Queen size log bed in loft
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- pine wood ceiling
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- Bedroom
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- Family horseback ride
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- Fish nearby mountain lakes and streams
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- Mountain wildflowers
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- View from the house
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- Mule string leaving Jardine
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- Isn't that the truth!
Traveler Reviews (4)
Great Family Escape
Guest: Ron
(Fond du Lac, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We absolutely loved our experience. Our girls loved being able to see horses every day, the boys loved the adventure of the property, and it was a great base for us to explore Yellowstone from. Certainly off the beaten path, but worth the extra drive for us.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Find!
Guest: Bob
(Orlando, FL USA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
A great find in a beautiful remote location with great wilderness views. Intesting surroundings and activity of a horseback riding western outpost (yet quiet). Comfortable, well-equipped.cabin, accurately described, clean and wll maintained. Nice people to deal with. About five miles up in the hills from town, restaurants, etc., and the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. We would recommend this property to a friend or relative. We hope to return.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Cabin
Guest: Julie
(Provo, Utah)
Date of Stay: 07/22/10
Review Submitted: 08/27/10
Becky was great. We loved the cabin. My kids played on the stairs and practiced piano every morning. The ride to the cabin can be a bit bumpy but we made it there fine in our mini-van, although I would really recommend 4-wheel drive in the rainy or snowy season! The sleeping arrangements were great for me and my 5 kids and the kitchen was wonderful! It was about a 30 minute drive to Mammoth (but we do drive slow) and we were able to see everything in Yellowstone we wanted to see in the week we were there. It is a MARVELOUS base camp for seeing the big game because being on the North entrance, you leave early (when they are out) and come home late (when they are out) and we saw 7 bears, tons of elk and bison, deer, sandhill crane, bald eagles, osprey, and many more. It's just a great place for a family vacation!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful mountain cabin!
Guest: John
(Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/15/10
This is a perfect base from which to explore Yellowstone Park and the surrounding area. We were only minutes from Yellowstone, yet we were on the edge of the Wilderness. We had all the comforts of home along with tranquility and spectacular views. And with Bear Creek only a minute walk from the cabin, I was able to indulge in some very enjoyable flyfishing. Shopping and dining were very convenient because we drove through Gardiner on our way to and from the Yellowstone Park entrance. We have already recommended this property to friends and we are planning on returning ourselves. This property greatly exceeded our expectations.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
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