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YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Yellowstone River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Roosevelt Arch
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch

NEW Studio, Full Bathroom, Full Kitchen, Private Entry, Peaceful Yard with Views
Available year-round, enjoy the peace, quiet, snow and skiing in the winter; the abundant wildlife in the shoulder seasons and the hiking, rafting and scenery in the summer months.

"Where The Buffalo Rooms" a studio apartment situated up on a bluff above the town of Gardiner, Montana with amazing views of the historic Yellowstone Arch, Electric Peak and the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

Our walk-out studio apartment comes equipped with all the comforts of home including a pillow-top, queen bed, full bathroom with tub and hand-held shower head and a full kitchen. The sofa with extended chaise is the perfect spot to relax, catch a movie or check your email after a full-day exploring Yellowstone! The full kitchen will allow you to fix your own meals and pack lunches in the available cooler for your journey into the Park. Smart TV and Wireless Internet are included.

What we love about our home is that it is "in town" without being down on the main street. Our secluded lot is located up on the hill, about a five minute walk to downtown Gardiner where you will find shopping, restaurants, raft companies and more! The studio has an outside patio and lawn directly by the unit. Barbecue your dinner while admiring the view! There is private parking and a separate gated entry down to the unit. Our home is located up a dirt road, hill. Winter reservations will need an All-Wheel drive vehicle to be sure of access, even though the owner plows daily. Exterior security cameras are present on the property.

We keep our reservation calendar updated to the minute and our description on this page is accurate. So if you feel this is the spot for your next vacation and your dates are available on our calendar, you are welcome to book directly without contacting us (use Instant Booking option). Just follow VRBO's process with your credit card. We will be in touch immediately upon booking. If you do have specific questions not answered here, please email Barbara.
NOTE: VRBO sometimes INCORRECTLY lists our unit as a one bedroom, this is INCORRECT, it is definitely a STUDIO.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Inflatable mattress/port-a-crib available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Follow checkout list in The Buffalo's Room.
Entrance gate needs to be closed and latched each time that you exit/enter the property.
During high season, May - October, maximum number of nights allowed in one stay - 7.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Outpost Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yellowstone River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parks' Fly Shop - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch on Apr 17, 2026 start from $255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Outpost Mall and Yellowstone River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 208 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and wonderful host! Perfect stay. Thank you Barb!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! This was an amazing place to stay, with beautiful sights, and a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean, and comfortable place to stay during part of our park exploration. The yard with the overlook was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Wonderful location. Excellent views watching elk from the patio. Great host. Would go back 100%
View from the patio
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Great stay with awesome views

We enjoyed our stay in Gardiner, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, location and host! Couldn’t ask for a better spot. Clean, spacious and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Buffalo Room is a charming large studio that was perfect for our trip to Yellowstone.The home is well equipped with everything we needed. The view is spectacular!Highly recommended.-Denise…3 night stay
View from outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Yellowstone vacation

This was a wonderful place to stay, ideal location and perfect room
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second time here and hopefully therewill be a third. It was everything you would hope for and more. We love this place! View was spectacular, decor was charming, and everything was pristine!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selisa D.

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

Yellowstone

Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Buffalo Room is clean, convenient and yet away from the crowds. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tephanie C.

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

Yellowstone Visit

This place was perfect for us! Right at the north entrance of Yellowstone! Very quiet and in the hub of the little town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

We stayed for 3 nights and would stay there again. The accommodations are just like the pics and more. Convenient to the North gate of Yellowstone NP and Gardiner is a cute town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

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

Perfect location and amenities

We really enjoyed our stay as we explored Yellowstone for 5 days!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

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

Wonderful Accommodation

This property had everything we needed and more! The location was perfect for our visit to Yellowstone National Park and the views from the property were stunning. We would love to come back again. Stay here if you can!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully stocked. Very close to the north entrance of the park. Property was clean and well maintained. Will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

remy d.

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

Fantastic stay. Grew view. Very quiet

Thank you. Perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Stay in gardnier

What a nice place with a beautiful view. The kitchen was stocked very well which helped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great location and view

We had a great stay at this VRBO and it was in a great location. Could see the NW Yellowstone entrance arch from our window. Barbara was very attentive to our needs and gave us advise on the park. We would definitely stay here again if we visit the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Perfect spot

This was such a great landing spot after many nights of camping in the park. Cozy and convenient to downtown. Saw elk around property and enjoyed the sunset from the patio. Would highly recommend and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was terrific. Owner thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was absolutely perfect. It was just like the listing description. The view was amazing. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for easy access to North entrance of Yellowstone. Cute studio apartment that was clean, comfortable, and functional. Really had everything you could need to use/borrow during your stay. Great communication with owner. Recommend if staying in Gardiner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. It was probably more than we needed for one night, but we enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was big enough for my husband, and I and the owners was quick to respond when we asked for recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Barbara W Bush

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Greetings! Allan and I have lived in this area for over 30 years! When we arrived in Gardiner in 1989, we lived up in Yellowstone National Park while raising our family. We purchased this home in Gardiner in 2006 and can't imagine ever living somewhere without our view of Electric Peak! Allan is a retired, park ranger. Yellowstone is his favorite topic, ask him anything about the Park, its animals, geologic features and its history. Barbara teaches full-time, manages our local Resort Tax district and maintains other vacation rentals in town. As our nest "emptied", we decided it was time to share our home and love for Yellowstone with others.

Why they chose this property

A unique Gardiner property, our home had two basements...that do not connect! We recently remodeled one into a large studio apartment. Our spacious apartment has all the comforts of home! There is a bedroom area, complete with a large picture window out which you can view Yellowstone's Electric Peak and Sepulcher Mountain. We have a small living area with reclining leather love seat and chair where you can relax, read, check your email or watch a movie on the new flat screen TV with DirecTV satellite channels. The full kitchen comes equipped with everything you might need to create delicious meals or to pack the cooler with sandwiches for a day in Yellowstone. 2021 will be our second season in operation and we are ready for visitors!

What makes this property unique

Our studio apartment has two outdoor spaces complete with outdoor furniture, table with umbrella, lawn area and a barbecue grill. Recently added: a column firepit to stay warm on chilly nights or to roast those marshmallows! Our location overlooking Gardiner provides breathtaking mountain views, yet we are only a short walk into town for stores, restaurants, rafting trips and more! You will enjoy a secluded location, yet be in the middle of all the action of our summer, tourist town! Come experience Montana's big-sky and Yellowstone's amazing geologic features!
Private tours into the park with Allan are available, please send an inquiry to us and tell us what kind of trip you are most interested in.

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