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Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views!

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bison grazing in the front yard with views of Electric Peak
Property view
Front yard with bison grazing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Roosevelt Arch
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Mammoth Hot Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪120 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views!

Beautiful and quiet 3 bedroom 2 bath home that comfortably sleeps 6, and is located less than 5 minutes from Yellowstone Park! Also, it’s a short walk from the property to access Gardiner’s downtown restaurants and shops! The property offers a perfect combination for guests; a quiet location away from the summer crowds joined with a close proximity to Yellowstone, Gardiner proper, and hiking trails. Wildlife is common in the area and neighborhood, so don't be surprised if you see elk, bison, deer, a fox, or bighorn sheep on or near the property.

The house has a 4 zone mini split AC/heat pump system to help keep a comfortable indoor temperature year round. The living room and each bedroom have their own dedicated AC/Heat pump wall mounted mini split unit. This system allows guests to individually set their desired bedroom and living room temperatures. Relax and sleep in comfort all year long! On those extra cold winter nights, there is a kitchen heater, along with baseboard heaters in the living room and bedrooms to provide extra warmth if needed.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring installed throughout the main level of the house. The house has a fully stocked kitchen including an electric range/oven, coffee maker, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, etc. Downstairs there is a washer and dryer for guests, along with a card table, tv, and dvd player.

After a long day in the park viewing wildlife or hiking, relax in the sauna or hot tub under the stars. Large backyard patio with chairs, table, fire pit, picnic bench, and bbq to help relax and enjoy the outdoors. Space X Starlink satellite WIFI is provided in addition to a living room 65" Samsung smart TV that is connected to a DVD/Blu-ray player.

Come visit Yellowstone and relax in the comfort of a home away from your home! Plenty of local activities including wildlife viewing, hiking, rafting, fishing, hot springs, horseback riding, etc.

Property manager

Mark Flynn
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING inside the house or within 50 feet of the house. Respect owner's locked doors. They are off limits to guests. Don't access the garage
Please respect our home as if it were your own. Be respectful of the neighbors and wildlife as the home is located in a quiet residential area.
No tampering with any electronics unless approved by the owner. This includes the WIFI, Tvs, DVD players, outdoor security cameras, and appliances.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Perk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk Haven House - Less than 5 min from Yellowstone Park! Beautiful views! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone River and Parks' Fly Shop are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alison l.

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

Family reunion

Spacious well equipped house with lovely views. Close enough to the amenities in Gardiner but far way enough to be peaceful. The hot tub was an added bonus. Perfect location for Yellowstone with Lamar valley, Mammoth, Canyon village all within easy reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sammi M.

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

Loved the Elkhaven house!!

Loved our stay!! It was clean, cozy, conveniently located, and we loved the large living room. Also, really enjoyed the hot tub and sauna!! We would definitely book there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect

Elk Haven was a great place for 2 older couples to stay on a long weekend visit to Yellowstone. It has every amenity and then some—and as we found when we set out on three mornings, it really IS an elk haven. Although we didn’t bring grandkids, it looked quite welcoming for families, too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Just as listed

We enjoyed our short stay and I appreciate the owners allowing us to shorten our stay. The house was clean and well maintained. Everything you could need was there. We did not use any of the amenities, but everything looked in order. The owner was easy to work with and quick to reply. Check in was simple. The home is located in a beautiful area and super easy to get to. Super close to the north entrance of Yellowstone!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Absolutely amazing getaway

The perfect place to stay in a nice little town next to Yellowstone
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

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

Heaven at Elk Haven

Great location and amenities. Elk in the yard 3 of 4 days!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Fantastic

Our family absolutely loved this house. From the elk in the front yard to the sauna and hot tub in the back, there was something for everyone. We appreciated the well supplied kitchen and toiletries, as well as the abundance of games and movies. Super well thought out and excellent communication. Gardiner is a lovely town and the proximity to the north gate can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Definitely ELK HAVEN

The house was PERFECT for 6 adults. We really enjoyed evenings on the beautiful deck and put use to the spa, sauna, fire pit table and grill. The living room was extremely spacious and we enjoyed looking at all the wildlife photos. The kitchen space was also great for all of us. The entrance to Yellowstone was only .5 miles and the grocery store and shops were even closer. As the the elk, they were EVERYWHERE in this neighborhood, including our front yard. We all enjoyed watching these majestic creatures right in the driveway. We would all stay here again and I would highly recommend this rental to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonie B.

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

Loved every minute!

This home was a delight to stay in. Great attention was given to making sure any thing needed was there. We spent our days in Yellowstone and then came home to comfortable furniture to rest and be ready for tomorrow. The host was great! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Gardiner Elk Haven

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this lovely home. We saw elk and rabbits in the yard most days along with lovely Mountain View. Gardiner was a great home base to explore the park. It was a fun little town! The home was clean and spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Nature

Beautiful views and close to Yellowstone. We enjoyed the Elk visits. The home was clean and had lots of thoughtful touches. The hot tub and sauna were a bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn D.

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

Awesome trip

Great stay close enough to everything, but far enough to be quiet. The hosts had great suggestions for us on what to do we had a blast! Their house is beautiful pictures don’t do it justice ! Thanks again. -vaughn and Jordan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie L.

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

Great Stay in Gardiner

The property had everything we needed; it was well stocked. The rooms were comfortable with individual A/C and blackout shades. Location was close to town and park entrance and we loved the Elk that visited nearby the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

WOW! Wonder of Wonders!

Fantabulous home, fantastic stay! Possibly the best VRBO we've ever stayed in. Granddaughter (8yrs) cried when it was time to leave and made us promise to bring her back someday. There's no way to adequately describe this wonderful home. Clean, roomy, comfortable, extremely well-appointed, and beautifully decorated are descriptors that just scrape the surface. Attention to every possible detail, nothing overlooked. Took less than five minutes to drive to Yellowstone NP or to the shops and restaurants in Gardiner. Elk grazed in the front yard every morning and evening. We loved using the hot tub and firepit every night after spending the day in Yellowstone. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with our three generations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy k.

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

5 stars plus !!

Elkhaven is a well kept, well stocked home in a great area close to the north entrance. Mark was very responsive to any questions we had. The whole rental process was a breeze!! Our family had a great time enjoying Yellowstone and the Tetons. We would definately rent Elkhaven again for any future visits !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Family Vacation

This property was perfect for our family. It is well equipped & comfortable. The host is very responsive to any need.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Amazing Home

We visited with our adult children to spend time in Yellowstone. The house is absolutely beautiful and the host was amazing. The house sits within minutes to the Yellowstone entrance, and is walking distance to town. The inside has everything you need to make meals including a grill. We enjoyed using the hot tub and having laundry on site was such a great amenity. I have already told family about the home, and we are planning another trip and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika A.

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

Wonderful Trip

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the property! The location is perfect for spending time in Yellowstone! The wildlife was phenomenal! We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael a.

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

First winter trip

Great place to stay just outside Yellowstone convenient drive to Lamar valley. Super clean and nice home. I would recommend and would say again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolise k.

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

Yellowstone winter

The property was perfect for our family for our Yellowstone winter tour. We watched Elk on the mountain visible from the kitchen. The house was perfect for us. Great location. The living room and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Wonderful location, you can't beat it.

Cozy, clean, and fun! Everything a family getaway should be. Days in the park evenings spent around the table eating, playing games, watching movies, reminiscing over the day in the sauna and hot tub. Simply ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Best VRBO

We loved Elk Haven- great location for us- we came to spend time in the Park. Our college age kids joined us and your house gave us the perfect amount of space for everyone to have privacy. We loved the hot tub ( next time we will enjoy the sauna too!) Our son especially loved all the photos- he is a budding photographer! Thanks again - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

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

Beautiful Gardiner

So close to the North Entrance of Yellowstone! We had Elk in the yard! Beautiful place, Mark was very quick to communicate with and answer questions. Love the pictures in the house! Fantastic hosts would stay again in a heartbeat! Thanks Greg
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Lived up to its name

Elk Haven lived up to its name with elk in and around the house daily. If you sleep with the windows open you’ll be serenaded by bull elk bugles. Close to Yellowstone, you’ll have a great base camp for your vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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Hosted by Mark Flynn

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