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Private, Cozy , Mountain Home Located On A Trout Stream - 10 Miles To YNP

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Gardiner, MT

Yellowstone Hot Springs
‪4 min drive‬
Roosevelt Arch
‪15 min drive‬
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Private, Cozy , Mountain Home Located On A Trout Stream - 10 Miles To YNP

Mountain Retreat is a country styled home nestled among cedar, pine, and cottonwood trees. Completely secluded on over an acre and boardering National Forest, Mountain Retreat is the perfect location for hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking, or simply relaxing. Located 10 miles north of Gardiner, MT, the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, and about .75 miles from Hwy 89 Mountain Retreat is close to the action but far enough away to miss the crowds.

Cedar Creek, a native cutthroat spawning stream, flows along the edge of the house which provides breathtaking views out of many windows throughout the home. The sound of the creek lulls you to sleep at night for an incredibly restful and relaxing experience.

Mountain Retreat is ideally located for those who want easy access to fishing and hiking. From your doorstep a mile and a half easy hiking trail takes you up the mountain to the OTO Dude Ranch. The OTO is steeped in history and illustrates the fascination so many have with the American West at the turn of the century. The book Music, Saddles, and Flapjacks, a copy is located at Mountain Retreat for your reading pleasure---is a great read about the pioneers of the dude ranching movement at the OTO. If fishing is what you're after, Mountain Retreat is 10 mins from 4 different fishing accesses. The Yellowstone River is a blue ribbon trout stream and excellent river to hone your fly-fishing skills on and enjoy a day on the water.

We love our piece of paradise along Cedar Creek and want to share it with our guests. Mountain Retreat is a unique property and we will strive to make sure it is the best experience possible for you!

The house has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other has a double bed. It also has a multi-use room with two single beds. There is 1 bathroom in the house. The living room has a fire-place and views of the beautiful surroundings out both picture windows. Along the back of the house is a covered porch with chairs and a BBQ grill for your use along with a picnic table all looking out at Cedar Creek.

Property manager

Diane Burgard

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Creek can be high and fast-supervision nessesary

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

Gardiner is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

Yellowstone Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Roosevelt Arch - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
Mammoth Hot Springs - 31 min drive - 28.3 km
Chico Hot Springs - 35 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Grizzly Grille - ‬7 min drive
‪Follow Yer Nose Smoke Wagon - ‬7 min drive
‪Paradise Perk Espresso - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Cozy , Mountain Home Located On A Trout Stream - 10 Miles To YNP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Cozy , Mountain Home Located On A Trout Stream - 10 Miles To YNP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Cozy , Mountain Home Located On A Trout Stream - 10 Miles To YNP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, Cozy , Mountain Home Located On A Trout Stream - 10 Miles To YNP located?

Situated in Gardiner, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Yellowstone Hot Springs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

11 Jun, 2025

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

Beautiful stay in a perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

18 Jun, 2025

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

We really enjoyed staying at this mountain retreat. It was very clean and had nice touches, like a note welcoming us with a bottle of wine and snacks for the kids! The beds were comfortable too! Thanks for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Good Sized Cabin by a Creek

This place was perfect for our family. The cabin was spacious and clean. We loved having the creek right out the window and enjoyed sitting by it. We went for a short hike on the adjacent trail too.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly H.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Relaxing Rustic Hideaway

Quiet, away from the bustle of the visitors of Yellowstone Park. Easy drive to entrance to park. Creek on the property was wonderful. Very clean and comfy beds.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla B.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Great experience!

This property was perfect for our 2 day visit to Yellowstone! It's only 15 minutes out of town. The property is secluded and the creek provides perfect white noise! Just note that if you have a bigger family you'll need to plan out your showers because the hot water doesn't last long!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

25 May, 2025

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

McPherson Family Trip - 2025

The property was the perfect escape from reality—peacefully tucked away from it all. After a long day exploring Yellowstone, the sound of the nearby stream was pure bliss. Our family enjoyed hiking around the cabin, and we truly cherished the time together. The stargazing at night was absolutely breathtaking.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

22 Jun, 2025

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

A great stay

We have stayed at several “rustic” cabins, and we really liked this one. The location is secluded but easy to get to. It is clean and recently updated, and the host left some goodies for us for our stay. The kitchen is suitable for cooking, with the essential cook wear and some spices and such. There was plenty of room to spread out, with outdoor spaces to relax. My research shows there are indeed cutthroat in the trout creek, but perhaps early in the year it seems the runoff is a little high to fish it- for me anyway. The sound of the water adds to the ambience.There is a hiking trail to an historic ranch nearby, which looked fun, but we didn’t get a chance to go.When we get back to this part of the country, we will definitely try to book this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

18 Jun, 2025

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

Spacious for a family of five

We loved staying in the Gardiner area. It was the perfect mix of not too busy, but with great attractions. This home gave us space to spread out as a family (ages 15,12, and 10) after days of cramped hotel stays, teenagers…need I say more!?! We joked that we each had a wing of the house. We also enjoyed the well stocked kitchen. We made lasagna one night and grilled burgers another night, and made breakfast each morning. Again, after eating out as much as we did it was nice to have some home cooked meals. The stream was roaring in June and we loved hearing it at night and while we ate our meals. While here we took a break from YNP and did a Saddle & Paddle trip that was a highlight for our children. We were in the perfect location to ride horses in the Gallatin National Forest and got to paddle the Yellowstone River (the kids even got to swim in it!) Look up Wild West Rafting, they were also great! We could not recommend this place more to another family! We would book again if we ever came back! Clean, spacious, and close but far enough away to take a break from the crowds! Don’t even think twice about this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Nice cabin

Fun location, very isolated, which was awesome. Everything we needed was available.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra A.

22 Aug, 2024

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

Yellowstone

Beautiful place and I'm definitely booking again if we ever get outback this way!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naaren K.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect place for our family

Nice, quiet location (exactly what we were looking for). Cabin was clean and comfortable and just the right distance to Gardiner and Yellowstone. Hosts were super nice! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

26 May, 2024

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

Great stay

Very nice rustic cabin. Perfect for us. Great value. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryn M.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Excellent Base Camp for a Yellowstone Trip

This cabin on a mountain is an excellent base camp for a Yellowstone Trip. It is a bit of a drive away from the actual Park, but it's worth it to get away from the crowds and relax near the running stream. Excellent property that we hope to stay at again during our next Yellowstone adventure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Pleasant stat

Nice cozy place. Great for our small family of four.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

12 Sept, 2024

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

Mountain getaway

We enjoyed the outside peacefulness, having our coffee in the morning and wine in the evening. Absolutely loved the creek and viewing it from the bedrooms and dining room. The stars at night were gorgeous! Loved hiking around the area too. Quick drive to Gardiner and Yellowstone. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

14 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful location

Quiet cabin set up into the hills with a roaring creek next to the cabin. Perfect location and cabin for our family. Will definitely stay again if we go back to Yellowstone.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sara E.

27 Aug, 2023

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

Lovely house

We love the house and its location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne N.

18 Sept, 2024

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

A Perfect Getaway in a Serene retreat

My husband and I had the most wonderful stay at this charming mountain home. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the stunning surrounding landscape, so picturesque with a creek, trees, and an adorable bunny! The location was wonderfully secluded yet so close to town offering the best of both worlds.. Our hostess and her daughter were fantastic-warm and welcoming, and incredibly attentive to our needs, ensuring that we had a great experience during our vacation. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. I will definitely be returning!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy L.

13 Jun, 2023

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

Family vaca

This cabin was perfect for our 2 night stay. Very clean and lots of little extras! Close to Yellowstone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Sept, 2023

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

Cabin in the woods

Our stay was great! Cabin was clean and had the amenities we needed. The creek is a beautiful addition, It’s such a lovely sound to listen to! We liked how close the cabin is to Tellowstone but that it is private and away from all of the chaos. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

16 Jun, 2023

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

Nice location

Nice location. Close to North entrance gate of Yellowstone. The house is no-frills but totally adequate. I would definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Loved our stay!

The property owner and manager are so friendly and communicative! The creek behind the house was AMAZING. We left our windows open and slept with the sound of the creek in the background. It’s a very private location with fantastic access to the North Yellowstone entrance.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

30 Jun, 2023

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

Cutest cabin

Quiet and pretty spot. Home was clean, neat and was surrounded by beauty. Would be wonderful any time of the year and close to town! I would definitely reserve again. Hosts were super friendly and left us some goodies!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEREDEITH A.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Meredith Anderson

Awesome!!!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna D.

9 Jun, 2023

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

Great location close to YNP entrance

We didn’t spend much time in the house as we were in the park from sun up to sun down, but it worked great for us. The creek running right next to the house made for some great white noise at night!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Diane Burgard

My name is Diane Burgard. I am now retired, but was a school teacher, homemaker, and business owner. I ran Mountain Retreat as a vacation rental from 1990 - 2002 before the vacation rental movement became popular. My daughter and her family are now helping get it up and running as a vacation rental again after taking an extended hiatus from it. My daughter's boyfriend completely remodeled the house and hand crafted all the interior finish work. Our family owns the three properties before you reach Mountain Retreat along Cedar Creek Road. We are onsite and willing to help make your vacation memorable in any way we can.