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Our little piece of paradise. Perfect for large family and friend groups.

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11 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 353000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Mountain view

Explore the area

Gardiner, MT

Yellowstone Hot Springs
‪4 min drive‬
Cutler Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 35)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our little piece of paradise. Perfect for large family and friend groups.

One week in July 2024 left! Book July 22-28. Located right outside of Gardiner, MT, the North Entrance to Yellowstone Park, we welcome you to enjoy our 2.5 acres on the Yellowstone River. Yard games in the orchard area, a campfire pit, a river beach and a deck overlooking it all create a relaxed place to unwind with friends and family after a big day exploring the park. Plenty of elbow room for all! Kids can run around playing, and adults can sit down and visit. Simple in our accommodations, we focus on providing a cheery, clean, and peaceful spot for you to focus on being together. Eleven private entrance bedrooms, full kitchen, barbecue, games room, and more! Your stay with us allows us to welcome school and university groups and non-profits at a reduced rate during the school year. Thank you for helping us keep Yellowstone accessible.
There are two main buildings on the property. The main lodge offers a fully equipped kitchen, half-bath, and a welcoming central open room with the whole back wall made of glass sliding doors over-looking the river! Use the lodge as a gathering place for meals and fellowship--or push back the tables and do some yoga!
The adjacent building offers 11 bedrooms, each with a private outside entrance. They are finished with slate flooring and wainscot wood on the walls. Rooms vary in their bed numbers: 6 have a queen bed, two have 3 sets of twin bunk beds, 3 are family rooms sleeping 4 (queen and bunk),5 (queen and twin over full bunk), or 6 people (two queens and one bunk). In total there are 24 beds if it is one person per bed, more if guests share a queen. Bathrooms are located outside of bedrooms and are designated two for men, two for women. Each with a private shower and toilet. Property does offer WIFI and ample off street parking! We would love to host your group and to share our Yellowstone with you! Activity information and suggestions available, just ask! Endless options: Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, Wildlife Tours, Hot Springs, ....
We are about an hour from the Bozeman Airport.

Property manager

Liza Brumbach

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Event must be approved by owner prior.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Event must be approved by owner prior.

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 beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Parks' Fly Shop, or check out an event or a game at Rodeo Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

Yellowstone Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
Cutler Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Roosevelt Arch - 15 min drive - 20.7 km
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
Mammoth Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our little piece of paradise. Perfect for large family and friend groups. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Our little piece of paradise. Perfect for large family and friend groups.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our little piece of paradise. Perfect for large family and friend groups.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our little piece of paradise. Perfect for large family and friend groups. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gardiner cabin is steps away from Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone River and Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area. Yellowstone Hot Springs and Yankee Jim Canyon are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

3 Jun, 2025

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

Great for a family reunion

This place was perfect for our family reunion. There was something for everyone at the property. Thank you for letting us stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Great Spot for large gathering

Enjoyed our stay - lots to do in the area. Accommodations for gathering were very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darvi Michell S.

6 Sept, 2024

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

September to remember!

It was a relaxing place to stay! Lots of space and very near Yellowstone North Entrance.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul W.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Family Reunion

Perfectly met our needs

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni P.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Family time

We had a great time. Perfect for large groups. Beautiful location. The bbq didn’t work but other than that no complaint!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

3 Jul, 2023

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

great place

recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

29 Sept, 2024

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

The Most Perfect Place For A Group Retreat!

North Yellowstone Lodge and Hostel is The Most perfect place that we have ever held a ladies retreat! From the wonderful lodge beautifully situated by the river and surrounded by picturesque mountains, to the comfortable and sweet sleeping accommodations and, we have never enjoyed a more perfect place to hold our Ladies Retreat. Thankyou So Much!hold our retreat!hold oretreabathrooms and

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne K.

25 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Getaway

Our family had an absolute blast! It was perfect for all 22 of us. There were bald eagles and elk everywhere. Having the river flow through the property is amazing! We loved entering the park through the North and having Gardiner as home base. Accommodations are rustic and ready for some updates but we had everything we needed and had a fantastic time.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Allen K.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Yellowstone

worked well for our family of 33. Nothing fancy, but worked well for accommodating a large group.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carol C.

6 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great but some things to know

We enjoyed our stay. Great location and setup for us. I am not complaining but there were Two things I did not see in other reviews that you may want to know- no dishwasher so take disposable unless you want to do lots of dishes by hand. Foyer is extremely difficult with a wheelchair and path from lodge to sleeping area and bathroom is not wheelchair friendly. Mom can go short distances on walker so it worked for us. We would stay here again as a huge family.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan W.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Large group family vacation

We booked the Yellowstone lodge and hostel when we were planning a large group vacation but weren’t sure a total head count. We had a total of 27 show up ages 2-70. The lodge was a perfect place for so many families to come together but have their privacy in their own private rooms. I would say the pictures online make the yard look larger than it is but it didn’t seem to be an issue. The kids had a blast exploring. The hot springs right down the road is fantastic. The proximity to the park was great especially being able to pass through town for gas and ice each morning. Pictures online showed an outdoor griddle but there wasn’t one on the property. I’d suggest more fans be brought in as there weren’t enough for every room and even early June it gets warm. The kitchen is FULLY stocked. We will definitely book this for our next Yellowstone trip.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kali D.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Best location for family reunion

We're all over Montana (as well as Texas and Kansas) so it was an amazing place for our family reunion. It was a great central spot for family from Hamilton, Helena, and Billings to drive and be together. So excited to have lots of things to do for the kids too with the incredible game room. We also ventured into the park and enjoyed the hot springs down the road. All weekend everyone kept commenting on what a perfect spot it was. So grateful for our stay and everything that was provided for us. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

14 Aug, 2022

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

Family Trip to Remember

The property's location exceeded our expectations. It truly sits on the Yellowstone River, providing amazing views of the river (from the lodge and the rooms). Using the maintained path, you can walk down to the sandy shoreline where our kids were able to play and swim, while the adults could fish. The lodge provided a great spot to hang out, share meals, and play games. The rooms and bathrooms were all clean and well furnished for our needs. The only downside to comment on is the absence of A/C (which is consistent with the listing); however, fans were provided in each room. This was a great location for our visit to Yellowstone and allowed us to have a wonderful family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

5 Aug, 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Great Place For a Wedding

My husband and I booked this lodge to accommodate our family and a couple close friends for our destination wedding. When Liza says this place is fully stocked; she means it! I was worried because I forgot to grab salt and pepper; but this lodge had everything! There was a fully stocked spice cabinet along with every kitchen utensil you could want; cleaning supplies, soap, toiletries, laundry facilities and soaps; we didn't need to bring a thing! The only drawback to this booking is ghat Liza is not very responsive. I had to ask every question at least twice; and Liza only let me know the day of that one of the larger rooms with 4 beds would be unavailable and that the second fridge wasn't working. While the fridge was very inconvenient, we had taken care to have overflow lodging; so it want a major emergency, just a inconvenience that left kind of a sour taste in our mouth. We would happily book again since we now know what we would be walking into; and it was a lovely, rustic place to stay :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

4 Aug, 2022

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

Perfect for our Family Reunion

This place was set up perfectly for our family reunion of 17! The central house to mingle and cook/eat together really is what pulled it together. The outdoor space is just lovely - beautiful views, the beach was a wonderful addition that we took lots of advantage of, and we saw lots of wildlife just from our backyard! We were worried because the entrance to Yellowstone was closed from the flooding that occurred. While we didn't frequent the park, there was still plenty more hiking and outdoor exploring to do in the area with lots of amenities. Definitely would go back here, and Liza was very helpful!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Talula G.

29 Jul, 2022

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

Group River Lodge

Our group of 25 had a great time at the lodge. Plenty of space to play, sleep and park. Beautiful view of the river and mountains.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

luke g.

8 Jul, 2022

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

Park County Dormitory, Riverside, mountain views

It was perfect for our large family gathering. The main lodge had plenty of tables to dine indoor OR outdoor together. THe deck was covered w/ a large seating area to eat and enjoy the gorgeous views. There was a nice lawn to play capture the flag and kickball and an easy access to the river, which had an awesome sandy beach thanks to the flooding. The dormitories were perfect...so many rooms, the cousings could bunk together, all were close enough for security of the little ones. We expected outdated and worn out linens and mattresses, but on the contrary, the mattresses were quite comfortable and the linens clean and new. This place was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dafne M.

11 Jun, 2022

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

AMAZING!

Not one complaint. This property was perfect for our group. Property as described. We had an amazing time! Ten minute drive to town and the north entrance to Yellowstone, five minute drive to the Yellowstone hot springs, games and s’mores by the campfire. The only thing I would do different, is go in warmer months to be able to utilize the river!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria K., Ocala

11 Sept, 2021

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

Perfect stay to visit Yellowstone National Park

Just 20 min to North entrance of Yellowstone Park Perfect for big groups and family reunion

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark Meyerdirk a.

28 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect place for our large group of family and friends

The location is really terrific - just 10 minutes north of Gardiner (food, shopping) and the North Gate of Yellowstone. Tons to see in the northern half of Yellowstone, so this location cuts down on some of the driving you'd have to do from other gates. The home/hostel itself has beautiful views and is set up perfectly for a large group. Those who want to socialize or stay up late take advantage of the living areas and deck (where we spend most of our time) while others who want to can go back to their rooms to rest, get some alone time. The shared bathrooms (two men/two women) worked fine for our group. Everything was clean, towels provided, etc. Kitchen was perfect for cooking large meals, which we did every night, and for people to get what they needed for breakfast and lunch. The refrigerators might be on their last legs, but having two was really helpful. I'd highly recommend this place to any large group (we had 27).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita V., Bozeman, MT

10 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Reunion

I had read two reviews from previous renters that weren’t glowing so I was a little worried. But the facility with the 11 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms worked very well for us. The lodge with the large dining and seating areas, the covered porch with a large table and lots of seating provided several options for socializing, playing games etc. If you are wanting a 4 or 5 star hotel, this place is not for you; but for our large easygoing family gathering, it was perfect. We would all go again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Doris B., Tucson,AZ

31 Jul, 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Family Reunion

We had difficulty communicating with the manager. She never answered the phone . Messaging was inconstant. While at the property we had a problem with electrical and could not reach management. Fortunatly it was a circuit breaker and a family member was able to take care of it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Stuart W C., East Norriton, PA

5 Jul, 2021

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

Family Reunion for 34

The property is rustic with shared bathrooms, but it worked great for our family. It iis an older property, but clean and offered a kitchen and great room that allowed us to make our own meals -which added to the fun and fellowship. The location was great as we went to Yellowstone easiy and also to Chico Hot Springs. There was a great play area on the property itself. Our one complaint was when we had two room with no electricity, we had to resolve the issue ourselves via instructions on the phone - no one physically called or showed up to see if the issure was resolved.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Amie T.

4 Jul, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone

Our group has traveled together before staying at other VRBO properties. We rely on reviews so I feel I should share our experience. Pros: Fantastic location, beautiful views, and wonderful orchard play area,. We loved the fire pit, great porch, and appreciated plenty of seating for mealtimes, comfortable beds and ample parking. Cons: Bathrooms were disappointing. Our group was extremely uncomfortable with the absence of window covering in men’s and women’s bathrooms, each with a large uncovered window facing the highway. Also, the drain in the floor of the women’s bathroom was very slow even after cleaning out hair and gunk from the drain cover. The lodge is in need of a deep and thorough cleaning. Three guests assisted with cleaning the oven in the kitchen so it could be used. One guest cleaned the spice cabinet, another guest washed windows, mopped and performed general cleaning. Considerable time was spent cleaning a coffee maker for use. There were several aspects of general uncleanliness which detracted from our stay. The filthy grill and the grease coated oven were the worst. We had spent so much time cleaning, we did not clean the grill. We used the burners for outdoor cooking and wiped down the easily cleaned areas but left the rest of it as we found it. All guests were uncomfortably hot which decreased our enjoyment of the property and made it difficult to fall asleep for most guests. We did not contact Liz regarding our disappointment in the poor clean up from prior guests. Without a crew coming in to clean and disrupting our stay, there would have been nothing she could do at that point. We made the best of it. We all agreed the hefty cleaning fee we paid felt insulting, given the fact we were greeted with so many things that needed cleaning and chocolate stained dirty comforters in multiple rooms, folded and ready for use. We were hot so we didn’t need them but it made me wonder how long they wait to wash the blankets. Multiple notices are posted to leave the blankets in the rooms and that was her only verbal direction given over the phone, so we left the dirty blankets folded. Bottom line: Our group agreed we would not want to rent this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

23 Sept, 2020

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

Intimate Wedding Weekend

We rented the property as our COVID wedding venue. It was beautiful, the views were amazing, beds comfortable and the staff was incredibly kind. We are already planning many return trips. There were two fridges that allowed for more than enough storage and a few stores in a short drive. The gas BBQ could use some TLC but we were able to work with it and used the standard briquette BBQ for additional meals. The living quarters were more than spacious enough, the kitchen is a bit outdated but we were able to cook all meals and had more than enough silverware and plates, etc. There were neighbors closer than we expected and were notified of a quiet time starting at10pm, we didn't have trouble abiding by the rules but could have used more notice of the policy. The walk to the river was a bit steep and was thankful for the warning not to use it as our raft pull out. Great for spending family time by the water and even some great wedding photos. If you can get over a few spider webs, you'll never regret staying here.

About the host

Hosted by Liza Brumbach

We are an adventurous family that enjoys playing in the mountain, it has long been our dream to share what we love about our Montana with travelers. We love to be outside and in nature and we love to spend time with our dearest friends and family! Our family and friend groups love to gather at North Yellowstone Lodge and now we welcome you to share it with us! Kevin is an avid climber and nurse practitioner in Bozeman and Liza is a mom on the run chasing her kids around, volunteering, and getting outside as much as she can.

Why they chose this property

We welcome you to share this little piece of heaven. In the rush of every day life it always offers a relaxing peace to sit and watch the river flow and to listen to the kids giggle while they run around the yard. It's not five star fancy but it will leave your heart full.

What makes this property unique

When our family and friends gather at the lodge all outside worries seem to disappear. It brings us together as a place to be with one another while sitting amidst endless outside places to explore. Other places offer lodging but ours allows all to find what they need with enough room to play or sit quietly with a book or in conversation with a friend.