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Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone!

Hotel in West Yellowstone, near Yellowstone Park West Entrance

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The Bucking Moose
The Bucking Moose Loft Exterior
The Loft Entrance
Mudroom
Stairs to bedrooms

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
$223
avg per night

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West Yellowstone, MT
  • Place, West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds

Common Space

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
Price is $223 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

West Yellowstone

Located in West Yellowstone, this hotel is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Yellowstone Big Gun Fun are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • West Yellowstone Town Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yellowstone Historic Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Buffalo Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanks Chop Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wild West Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Firehole Bar-B-Que - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone!

The Loft at the Bucking Moose is the perfect place to base your Yellowstone adventures! Located in the heart of West Yellowstone, this suite will give you the perfect place to rest your body for another big day of adventure. It sits within walking distance of all our favorite attractions, shops, restaurants, and bars and is only blocks from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

*Dog Friendly Property $50 pet fee must be paid. 1 Dog per room maximum

The Loft (#2): This 2-room suite is set with 3 queen beds, sleeps 6 guests, has a full kitchen, and a full bathroom with tub. The Main room has a full kitchen, dining table, and a queen-sized bed. The secondary bedroom has 2 queens one of which is in a secluded lofted sleeping nook. This suite is on the second floor and is only accessible by stairs. Each unit at The Bucking Moose comes equipped with smart tvs and streaming apps. **There is no satellite or cable tv channels in these units.**


Key Features:

Only blocks from the West Gate of Yellowstone National Park
Wireless internet
Fully stocked kitchen

Bedroom Configuration:

Main Room: Kitchen, Dining Area, Queen Sized Bed

Secondary Bedroom: 2 Queen-sized Beds

Bathroom: Full bath with shower tub combo & Vanity

Kitchen Amenities and Supplies:

Electric Range
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Baking/Cooking Basics
Microwave

Dining:

Seating for 6 at the dining table

Amenities:

Sweet Home Property Management & The Bucking Moose Cabins provides the following complementary amenities only. *The guest(s) are responsible for any additional items you may require during your stay.*

Salt and Pepper, 2 rolls of paper towels, 3 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of kitchen trash bags, dishwasher pods, 1 pack of sanitizing wipes, 1 sponge, 1 bottle of liquid dish washing soap, 1 box of facial tissues per bathroom, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap in bathrooms.

Bathroom Amenities:

Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Wash Cloths, Bath Mats, and Hair Dryer

Inside Amenities:

Smart TVs with streaming apps

Air Conditioning:

A/C is available in this suite.


Communications:

Wireless Internet (WIFI) - Speeds cannot be guaranteed based upon weather or usage in the area

Included Services:

This Loft at The Bucking Moose is professionally cleaned (using EPA approved cleaners) and all linens are professionally laundered.
Linens provided, Terry provided, On-Call Maintenance, On-Call Management Team


Location:

Downtown West Yellowstone ½ mile from The West Gate of Yellowstone National Park!

Activities:

Fly Fishing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Restaurants, Shopping, Sledding/Tubing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

Policies:

No Smoking, No Outside Fires, Additional taxes and fee may apply, Minimum Age Requirements

Yellowstone National Park Closures.

The West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is open seasonally. The summer season typically runs from the 3rd Saturday in April until November 1st. The West Entrance then closes from November 1st until Mid-December. The entrance then reopens for the winter for oversnow travel season. The oversnow season typically runs from Mid-December until Mid-March. The entrance closes again until the opening day of the summer season in April. These dates are subject to change, please confirm park operating dates prior to booking your stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone!?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone! on Jan 3, 2026 start from $212.60, 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 Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone! located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Yellowstone Town Park, Yellowstone Park West Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Gallatin National Forest are also within 10 minutes.

Bucking Moose The Loft (#2) Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place! Clean and very close to Yellowstone west entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect for restaurants and shopping. Everything is walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney L.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great time on our loft. Very easy check in, very convenient to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The loft was very nice and dog friendly. It was extremely clean and beds were comfortable. The only problem we had was the door wasn’t locking with the code and they responded immediately to adjust it. It was a great stay and we highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay

Overall it was good. There were only two spoons for six people. Left a message with the manager on the first day and didn't hear back. The beds were comfortable and clean. Even in October, we were grateful for the airconditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Convenient location

This little apartment was convenient to everything in west Yellowstone. Perfect for a cozy little place to sleep and small kitchen for cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Bad

Decent little sleeping loft. A little roomier than it looked to me in the photos, but pretty small. Obviously a little pricy due to being a tourist town. A little more run-down than it looks in the pictures, but not shabby. The mattress on one of the double beds seemed to sag pretty badly, which made for an uncomfortable night for one of my traveling companions. A little bit of a funny smell in the entryway before you go up the stairs to the loft, but it was minor and I didn't notice it upstairs. Unfortunately the shampoo and body wash were empty in the bathroom, but there were plenty of towels. Kitchen appliances seemed nice but we didn't use them. Room seemed clean, though the vents on the 2 large "portable" A/C units could have used a cleaning. One of the A/C units also seemed to be malfunctioning while we were there. Customer service picked up the phone right away even though we called late, though I'm not sure if they ever sent a service person over or not. (You're likely to miss phone calls in when you're in Yellowstone, which may have happened to me. I'll give the benefit of the doubt that they called back and I missed it.) There's not much on-property parking, but we managed OK. Overall a pretty good experience, but I have reason to be concerned that the door lock code may not change regularly, which I found alarming. and which drops my rating from a 4 to a 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Soumya K.

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

Close to the national park

Convenient location, close to the national park entrance, close to the shops & restaurants. The inside is fairly dated. Really worn out/dirty carpets. Supplies in the kitchen were sparse. Bathroom had plenty of towels. It worked ok for our purpose, given we used the suite for showering & sleeping. The AC in the kitchen area worked in fits & starts. The nights were cool enough that opening a window cooled down the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessica M.

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

Great location, cute place, poor response from management

Place was great. Loved having a kitchenette and it had all the stuff to make simple dinners. The small cooler provided was an added bonus that made traveling within the park easier. Close to everything; food store, restaurants, West Yellowstone entrance. Place is as described. One of our fellow guests could not find their key one night and all their belongings (phone and keys) were in there place. We assisted them by calling management (number provided in email and on paper in cabin) and emailing for them and still have not heard back from them. Luckily the other key was found and they got in but it could have been a disaster and they would have been stranded.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin B., Fort Smith

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

Good for 6 Family Members or 3 Young Couples

The Bucking Moose Grizzly Suite is up a flight of stairs after entering the door where you'll find three beds. It's perfect for 3 young cozy couples or a family of 6. We had 5 family plus one boyfriend--we brought along an airbed for the boyfriend--there was a perfect nook for it. We like to stay in VRBO properties and for the price compared to what we're used to primarily in remote locations in the South we were a little disappointed--it was aged and minimalistic. That being said the price was relevant to all other lodging in West Yellowstone when considering we had six people. We stayed two nights and found the suite had everything we needed from fresh, clean linens to a kitchenette with a full-size fridge/freezer where we were able to chill our food and freeze our water bottles for the ice chest. We enjoy cooking to save a little money but no grill at this property so plan for kitchenette or just go to the Buffalo Bar a two block walk away. The food there was great, the server worked hard, and it was reasonably priced for a tourist town. There were air conditioners in both rooms. The one in the room that contains the kitchenette didn't work too well though. Fortunately the nights were cool enough we could open all the windows to cool it down for a good sleep. Beds slept well. Our teens found a hike within about 25 minutes that led them to a spectacular viewpoint since we could only be in the park on even days this year due to the floods in the Northern section. While they did that the wife and I strolled the little town. The homemade ice cream place on the main drag was delicious. All-in-all not a bad choice at all for a family of 5 or 6 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Family vacation

A warm welcoming environment for the whole family. The Grizzly Suite was perfect for our family of five. We range in ages from 14-67. Nestled in the heart of West Yellowstone, this home was wonderful to site see in town, as well as the day we went into Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee L.

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

Hidden Gem! Very clean, quiet and great location.

The beds were comfy and very clean. The whole place was pretty clean. Had all the amenities we needed. Was easy to find and within walking distance of everything we needed. Great little spot. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bhanu S.

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

Wonderful stay with caveats on the amenities

The stay itself was really good, the property was clean, easily accessible, and comfortable. I must say that the kitchen amenities were a bit sparse. Exactly one pan and one pot, which is not enough to cook a family meal. No vegetable peeler, had to buy one at the local store. No dish drying rack. Plan ahead to compensate for the kitchen and all will be good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Erin P., Tucson, Arizona

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

Location Location

This property had easy access to Yellowstone which is what we wanted but be prepared for the circus of tourist town USA when you get home. Property is on its way to being great and had some extra touches we appreciated but it also still needs some polishing to be great. Few extra household items would be appreciated, along with attention to the studio TV and bathroom ceiling. Overall good stay that met our family’s plans of getting in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021