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Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park

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Grpa's cabin side yard, entrance to cabin, log playhouse, fire pit, and creek
Room
View from property
Private kitchen
Loft - 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Roosevelt Arch
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪153 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park

Grandpa's Cabin is nicely restored for comfort and family bonding. Authentic restored logs, beautiful decor, with 4 quality Queen beds, big bathroom with shower, small kitchen, leather couch, antique table with chairs/bench, indoor/outdoor eating areas, big deck and yard with log playhouse. Barbecue grill, fire pit, on the creek. Two queen beds upstairs in loft, one down behind stairs on main floor, and a main floor bed in living area next to stove with fire in window. Bathroom on main floor. Animals all around tame and wild. Horses and dogs love attention and treats. TV/DVD/cable, WiFi if wanted, beautiful view of meadows, mountains.. Other cabins and lodge on property. Big family re-unions to just couples accommodated.

Our cabins have most all amenities ...

Get away from it all, relax, daytime walks.

Located in the mountains next to Yellowstone Park. Our road connects to Old Yellowstone trail at Yellowstone River. Takes 20-30 minutes to reach Gardiner and park pay shack via hwy 89 or Old Yellowstone Trail, (14 miles total from Gardiner). 6 miles of dirt road and 8 miles of interstate.

Come enjoy the beauty and comforts of our unique ranch log cabins and Lodge while visiting our Yellowstone Park.

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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
Fire pit, deck, yard, grill, private, views.
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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
* Cushions are not to be removed from any furniture inside or outside. * Please do not move any furniture inside or outside or from original rooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 673866vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Roosevelt Arch and Fort Yellowstone Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 41 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 41 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 55 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Chico Hot Springs - 59 min drive - 66.7 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grizzly Grille - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$521, 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 at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Gallatin National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aldridge Lake and Yellowstone Hot Springs. Cutler Lake and Yellowstone River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rheis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy, and all facilities were well kept and clean. Super secluded which was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin allowed us to explore Yellowstone with ease. Returning to the cabin each evening was absolutely the best rest and relaxation. Comfy cabin in a beautiful setting. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Amazing location

We had an amazing time and can’t wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, cozy cabin in the mountains. Loved listening to the elk on hill. We stayed in three different places while visiting Yellowstone, this place was the perfect ending.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Property Hidden on a ranch. Could not have asked for a better cabin. Wildlife all around, Horses to say hi to, wonderfully hidden in the hills North of Gardiner MT.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

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

Montana

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel P.

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

Peaceful

Very pleasant stay. Already recommended your cabin's to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert H.

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

Excellent cabin

Really liked the location and quiet. Close to Yellowstone Cabin very clean and well kept I would definitely recommend staying. We had a fox stroll up to the front porch and sit outside for quite awhile.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Montana Experience

Great property quiet unbreakable I will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Quiet and beautiful

It was perfect. 5 of us stayed in this cabin. It was very clean and comfortable. Loved the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Peacefully relaxing

Very pleasant would most definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

This. Place. Is. Magical.

Can't overstate how awesome this cabin and location are. Star gazing while you hear the creek, elk bugling, wind in the trees. Super comfortable stay. Would 100% recommend and will be back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wendy w.

Williams trip

Love the house, area, and will come back again. Felt like home and was very comfortable
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thanks for taking time out to let us know you were comfortable and enjoyed your getaway. Take care, see you another time. Tami
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T. Scott C.

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

Perfect Rustic Mountain Getaway

It was everything we were hoping it would be and our host was better than that! The communication and accommodation from host was the best we've ever experienced in our travels. I could not be more happy with our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie C.

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

Relaxing

Nice cabin- true camping vibe. Just a note for location it is 7 miles down a dirt road, so running back in to town is not a quick trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

Stunning Views

Slice of heaven. Very happy we booked here for our first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. Had everything we needed and kids loved loft space clubhouse. Truly a great experience and would book again with no hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta W.

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

Amazing!

Our kids didn’t want to leave! Absolutely beautiful little cozy cabin. It had everything we needed. We loved the playhouse in the back, the horses down the hill, the big porch and the sound of the stream. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Awesome

Really enjoyed being away from the crowds. Waking up to the sound of elk bugling and having the herd just out the front door was a great experience. Would love to come back to this place for another vacation sometime down the road. James
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

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

Beautiful log cabin!

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful rustic log cabin on a picturesque ranch in Montana. Though being quite comfortable, it transported us back in time to the “old west” Amazing view sitting on deck, fields, bushes, babbling brook in the foreground, snow capped mountains in the distance (we stayed in May)…just wonderful. A long scenic unpaved road to access the property was also part of the charm. Very happy we were able to stay at “grandpa’s cabin!”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Naveen s.

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

A scary and unlivable place

We drove into gardener and found a nice populated city waiting for us. However, don't let this fool you, the drive to this cabin was 40 min into the forest. We were driving on dirt and we were led into the middle of the mountains. Our hearts were pounding as we got closer, we eventually even lost signal. We finally got there and it was a house straight from a horror movie. The pictures shown are complete lies, instead picture any house from any horror movie. We could've died there and no one would've known because it was so deep in the forest. There was no lights and the house door was left open. My daughter started crying and my wife refused to step out of the vehicle. IT WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NO ONE SHOULD EVER VISIT OR RENT THIS PLACE IN THE FUTURE.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
As people should know the real truth, the cabin is 25 minutes from Gardiner. 6 miles of dirt road and 8 miles paved highway. You can’t make up a random picture of a cabin and put it on a site to rent to people. These people went to the wrong cabin, our neighbors. Our cabins have other buildings near them. The pictures of the cabin are not horror and in person it does not even look close being a horror cabin. I was in contact with these people and they never let me know what time they were showing up or what was even going on. I would’ve left a light on for them. We have people on our ranch at all times supervising. Check in is at 4pm. It doesn’t get dark til 9pm. They should have been more prepared for what they were coming into. It’s in the description before they booked.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmen O.

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

Cozy cabin

We were vacationing to Yellowstone and wanted a place other than a hotel. This place was clean, cozy and felt like a home. Also the sheets smelled fresh! A place we could relax after a long day of touring and make supper to enjoy outside with our family. The grounds were great to go for walks and visit the horses. My whole family enjoyed and we made a lot of memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Wonderful Ranch Experience

Our family had a wonderful time at this property and would highly recommend. It's likely we will be back soon for another visit. This is such a unique and beautiful setting and a great way to explore a backroad in a famous valley in Montana. The key with this property is getting exactly what we expected. We didn't want a hotel, we didn't mind the drive from the main road, and we value the quiet and privacy of being in a rural setting. The area is stunning, the quiet was fantastic and our kids didn't watch a single minute of TV for all of the things around them to keep them busy. (They are 7 and 5.) They played in the creek on the property, visited the animals who came to say hello, had a camp fire, and got their own beads in the loft each night. This is a cabin, to be sure, so don't expect multiple closed bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms, but the views and the setting were spot on. Be comfortable with a gravel road approach and enjoy the sunsets on the deck. We came to float and fish the Yellowstone River, and the location was great for that. One of our put-ins was right at the bottom of the access road to the property. It was also a bonus that Yellowstone hot spring was right at the bottom of the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Slice of Heaven

The McDonald Ranch is truly a slice of Heaven. My family, including my father in law and three teenagers, all loved this home and property. Saw tons of wildlife. The prairie dogs are adorable! Home had every week needed and was very comfortable. Such a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Rustic Cabin

Just what we were looking for. Rustic means that its not a Hilton resort. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulomi B.

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

Awesome place to stay!

This cabin was beautifully located and decorated. Gives you a rustic feel and you can hear the sounds of wildlife, but know you are safe since you’re on the Ranch. The hosts were extremely amiable when we locked ourselves out of the house at 10:30pm as well! Came by within 10 minutes to assist us. Definitely recommend this cabin at Shai’s ranch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shai McDonald

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5th Generation family on ranch.
Our kids go to Gardiner School and we work here on the ranch.
Summers we travel Montana with the kids and horses rodeoing and working/bonding with our animals.

We like to share the beauty of our place, it is private, quiet and very special for all kinds of reasons.

Why they chose this property

Our place was homesteaded by great grandparents and cabins they built by hand, we restored for our guests to stay in.
We have horses, some cows, cats and dogs that like to visit with everyone.
They love treats and attention.

What makes this property unique

All cabins are nicely restored that show the detailed work our homestead family put into building them. Unique hand hewn logs inside and out, old family photos, unique antique decor with all the amenities. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and animals with big yards and decks give everyone enough room to move about and enjoy nature right on the porch. Fire pit for smores, creek flowing by, barbecue grill, indoor/outdoor furniture for everyone's comfort. The horses and dogs love attention and treats.

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