Perfect for two! Less than half mile from Yellowstone. 'Downtown' location.

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A house with a red door, a garden with a lawn, and a tree with purple flowers.
A garden with a lawn, a wooden chair, and a tree with purple flowers.
A garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a wooden bench, and a swing.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a table set for two, a metal cart with kitchen items, a window with lace curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Yellowstone National Park

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Gallatin National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

STUDIO

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cottage is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Gallatin National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yellowstone River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Parks' Fly Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Backcountry Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for two! Less than half mile from Yellowstone. 'Downtown' location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for two! Less than half mile from Yellowstone. 'Downtown' location.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for two! Less than half mile from Yellowstone. 'Downtown' location.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for two! Less than half mile from Yellowstone. 'Downtown' location. located?

Located in the heart of Gardiner, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone River and Parks' Fly Shop are also within 5 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. 245 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 255 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Yellowstone and enjoyed staying in your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2026
Thanks Greg! Happy to hear you enjoyed the Park and our Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lilac Cottage was perfect for my husband and I during our visit to Yellowstone. The cottage is very clean, well kept, well stocked and as cute as can be. It's very evident Eleanor and Tom put much love and care into the cottage. Such a special place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to the Park and businesses in town.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet comfortable cottage close to stores and restaurants. Wish we’d been there longer than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2026
We do too! Thanks for being great guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lilac Cottage was really sweet. Very clean. We liked that it was a couple minute walk from town, so close enough to go to restaurants, but it felt private and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Thanks guys! Glad it suited you well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the cottage! It was very clean and cozy and perfect for a couple who is spending most of the day in the park. Eleanor was excellent with communication ahead of our arrival and you can see she really cares about creating a home feeling for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2026
Aw, thank you Parker! Sorry we didn’t get to meet but so glad you enjoyed the cottage and felt at home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spot just at the gateway to Yellowstone, in a town that has loads of cute bars and restaurants to fill you up after or before your adventure. Eleanor and Tom made us feel welcome and gave us our privacy even though we shared a garden and a grill. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thank you both and we’re so glad you appreciated the privacy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well organized with everything we would need or want. I recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2026
Thanks for being a great guest Laurie! Your gentle use of the cottage was appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Yellowstone NP. Easy walking to amenities in Gardiner. Hosts made sure everything went well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was easy to communicate with our host. Check in and out was seamless.There was a ton of information about the area in the house.Lots of restaurants near by. We were continuing to travel west into a possible snow storm and Elenor was kind enough to give us a scrapper and brush. She couldn’t have been nicer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and close to everything—walking distance to many bars, restaurants. Very cute and clean cottage with all the essentials. Private location. A must stay!! Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lilac Cottage is a great place to stay. Super-convenient location, clean and quiet. Cute yard that’s shared with Eleanor & Tom. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lilac cottage had everything we needed and even some we didn’t know we needed! The camp chairs and cooler were very helpful. Location was great —just a few blocks from the entrance to Yellowstone. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay and sorry we didn’t meet!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent place to stay. Loved every minute! It was private, locally owned and really enjoyed the town. Everything was within walking distance, the locals were friendly and well informed about the park. The host was spectacular and very friendly!! We were able to get in out of the park with no worries and no long lines.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lilac Cottage was perfect for my wife and I. We stayed in August and loved the place. It is right down the street from the Northern entrance so it was a perfect location. Taking a walk down to Gardiner to have a huckleberry shake was great way to cap a day in Yellowstone.Eleanor sent very helpful information before our trip and had everything that you could need when you arrived. It was nice meeting you and we would highly recommend your place to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
We always enjoy knowing that our guests had a great vacation. Glad that the cottage could be a part of it, Herb!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is so close to the entrance, many walkable options for dining if you just dont want to use the well stocked kitchen at the home. Everything was very comfortable. Its a great place to go after a long day in the park. It is so nice to be so close. Safe and perfect for 2.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eleanor and Tom, the owners, have created a special place to stay with the Lilac Cottage. We enjoyed the coziness and comfort of this very well appointed cottage. The kitchen has everything you needed to cook any meal you wanted. The recliners and bed are very comfortable. We also appreciated how clean it is. The Lilac Cottage has our highest recommendations. We hope to return someday, as the cottage is a great base to explore Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, cozy, clean, well equipped place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2025
Thanks so much Jim and we hope you can return someday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and welcoming hosts, comfortable cottage, fantastically well-equipped kitchen and in an area with lots to see and do: a great location for visiting Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
location was great. the place was great. the owner was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time in the Lilac Cottage. It was extremely clean and well stocked. Can fully recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lilac Cottage was adorable and just perfect for us! It was very well furnished and had many little extras. The location was great for visiting Yellowstone everyday that we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2025
Thank you both so much for the review and I’m glad the Cottage pleased you! We like to supply it with the things that we look for when we’re on vacation away from home
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to access the North entrance to Yellowstone NP. The hosts have thought of everything to make a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The location was peaceful and the cottage's kitchen was well-equipped to prepare meals. We hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything that we needed for our stay. Quiet and comfortable. Perfect for our time at Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

We had a great stay and Eleanor and Tom were wonderful hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2023
Thanks Kenneth!
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