Spacious, comfortable home on 13 Acres. 4 Miles from Yellowstone National Park
About this house rental
Situated in Gardiner, this charming house for $581 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Stay like a local at Little Trail Creek Cabins. This family friendly, cozy home is just minutes away from historic Gardiner MT and the North entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Just three miles from Yellowstone Hot Springs! Shorter stays will be considered to fill in vacant nights. If only two nights are available please message me for availability. This 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath house will sleep 12. we have extra twin mattresses, crib mattresses and a pack and play. If this cabin is not big enough for your party, we also have three other cabins available for rent. Elk & deer are on the property most every day of the year. Bears are likely in the fall. The New Lookout 2018 Cabin- listing # 1216899 has one king bedroom and one king bedroom with two twin beds. It has a full kitchen, living and dining room. Also see listing # 1799828 The Sage Cabin built in 2020 - offers 1 king and 1 queen room, full kitchen, living & dining room. Also Listing # 860376 Homestead Cabin is a two room, two queen bed very rustic cabin just down the hill from the main cabin next to Little Trail Creek. The Main Lodge Cabin has a full kitchen, two living rooms, with free Wifi provided. It is very clean, newly remodeled including painting, furniture, flooring, appliances and bedding. Our secluded property is situated on 12 partially wooded acres bordering National Forest Land. Little Trail Creek borders the property. It sits directly across from the Yellowstone River and National Park, only 1 mile from public river access. This beautiful home is everything you need for a perfect vacation including the local attractions of rustic Gardiner to the great outdoors of the Montana forest and Yellowstone River. It is located less than 80 miles from the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, 48 Miles from Historic Livingston, 44 miles to Old Faithful and 30 miles from Chico Hot Springs. With this home you've got fishing, hiking, trail rides, rafting, local fine cuisine and saloons, and wildlife essentially in your back yard while having all the comforts of your own home. Kitchen has pots, pans, dishes, coffee pot, crock pot, toaster, grilling supplies and much more! There is a family room in the lower level with a tv & family games for a rare rainy day. We also have fishing poles, inner tubes, panning for gold supplies for guests to use . Come to the Big Sky to enjoy the great outdoors. Don't stay in a cookie cutter box! Stay like a local in our cabin! Enjoy the full western experience of waking up to elk & deer in the yard.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Gardiner, MT
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(29 Reviews)
5.0
Wifi was lovely, lots of things to do, really beautiful property. The host was wonderful and responded to all questions quickly. Would love to go back at some point.
5.0
The place was amazing, everything was perfect , we had 4 family’s staying here it absolutely perfect and meet all of our needs for us adults and kids , as were all were going to finally spread our mothers ashes in Yellowstone, that did t happen , but all of us were just so happy that we were at this place , we built a lot of memories . the host Shawn keep us informed on everything that was happening, we were there during the flash flood and closure of Yellowstone! We will definitely be back to this peaceful and comfortable home ! Thank you again Shawn , you were all so amazing , I hope Yellowstone will be able to rebuild the roads and the town of can rebuild from all the damage ! Thinking of all you as these times will be be challenging but I will say what a great community you all have ! See you next time
5.0
Beautiful place
The place was amazing, everything was perfect , we had 4 family’s staying here it absolutely perfect and meet all of our needs for us adults and kids , as were all were going to finally spread our mothers ashes in Yellowstone, that did t happen , but all of us were just so happy that we were at this place , we built a lot of memories . the host Shawn keep us informed on everything that was happening, we were there during the flash flood and closure of Yellowstone! We will definitely be back to this peaceful and comfortable home ! Thank you again Shawn , you were all so amazing , I hope Yellowstone will be able to rebuild the roads and the town of can rebuild from all the damage ! Thinking of all you as these times will be be challenging but I will say what a great community you all have ! See you next time
5.0
Great place for a family visiting Yellowstone!
Overall, we really loved this place. It's in a beautiful location and is the perfect house for a large family. There was plenty of room for all of us and our five kids loved the fish pond, seeing deer and elk in the yard every day, visiting the horses, and roasting marshmallows in the firepit. It's a really fun area to explore and the house was well-stocked. There was even bear spray in the cupboards. We brought our own, but it was nice to have extra. (We never had to use it.) I was a little nervous knowing that there would be other people staying on the same property as us, but I was happy to find the house still felt very private and we hardly saw anyone during our entire stay.
A couple minor complaints we had: There's no cell service in this location (which we kind of expected), but the wifi is also verrrrry slow. It was difficult for more than one adult to do anything that used wifi. (Not that big of a deal since we were on vacation and mostly unplugged, just a small annoyance.) We had some issues operating the lights in the house as some are operated with a remote instead of a switch. There were binoculars and scopes for rent, I believe, but we have stayed at other places where those are available without a charge. The water dispenser and ice maker in the fridge don't work and it took us a long time to find ice trays (after we'd already purchased three bags of ice). There's no dishwasher and in a house this size, it really needs one. (Maybe this is mentioned in the listing. It's just never something we've had to worry about before and was a huge bummer. We decided to buy paper plates, etc. as there's no way we were going to spend our entire getaway hand-washing dishes for a family of eight.)
Also, it's important to note that if you'll be visiting Yellowstone, this is an amazing location for that, but there will be quite a lot of driving involved. If we had stayed in Mammoth, we could have save ourselves 30-60 minutes of driving every day. But then you wouldn't have a place to stay with so much space and a full kitchen! So it is what it is, just know what you're getting yourself into.
But! All in all, we really loved this place and would definitely consider staying again in the future.
5.0
Great visit
Loved the location and house. Very well stocked house and kitchen. Beautiful views and wildlife through the yard. House got pretty warm in the afternoon despite following host's instructions.
5.0
A+++
The cabin was very well stocked with kitchen supplies, towels, linens, outdoor grill and firepit. Our stay was amazing and the views were awesome.. Travel time to Yellowstone was about 5 minutes. Shawn and Jim were always available. Would defintely stay here again and am already missing Bucky! Lots of elk in the yard every day was awesome!!
4.0
The property was clean and well stocked. It was warm inside the house as temperatures were higher for the last week of May than we expected. The property is pet friendly and the owners live on property and were communicative about how they wanted us to handle our dogs on their property.
4.0
Family visit to Yellowstone
The property was clean and well stocked. It was warm inside the house as temperatures were higher for the last week of May than we expected. The property is pet friendly and the owners live on property and were communicative about how they wanted us to handle our dogs on their property.
5.0
Incredible property and owners
First off Shawn & Jim, the property owners were gracious hosts and ensured we were well taken care of. The property and house are incredible. We travel a lot and this is one if the top homes we have stayed in. They have EVERYTHING you could possibly need for a stay and vacation in the Yellowstone area. The house was spotless, very bug and even better than the photos show. The wildlife, horses, their dogs made it even more enjoyable. On the last night if our stay Shawn made us her famous ham and beans, elk bratwurst and corn bread, all cooked over an open fire!! So good! I can't recommend the property and Shawn and Jim enough! Thank you!!
5.0
We had an amazing time. Location was great. Minutes from town but on a farm. Kids loved all the animals. House was cozy and comfortable.
5.0
Amazing stay
We had an amazing time. Location was great. Minutes from town but on a farm. Kids loved all the animals. House was cozy and comfortable.
5.0
House super clean and very comfortable. Great place if you want to visit Yellowstone National Park. The house is super well located, near the Yellowstone Hot Springs and 5 min to Gardiner. Peaceful place with horses, excellent views and from the house you have an excellent trail.
Hosts Super friendly, helpful and good people. They love dogs and we brought ours. They gave us a lot of tips and ideas for visiting this area. We feel very good in this place. Thank you Shawn!
5.0
Best house and hosts ever!
House super clean and very comfortable. Great place if you want to visit Yellowstone National Park. The house is super well located, near the Yellowstone Hot Springs and 5 min to Gardiner. Peaceful place with horses, excellent views and from the house you have an excellent trail.
Hosts Super friendly, helpful and good people. They love dogs and we brought ours. They gave us a lot of tips and ideas for visiting this area. We feel very good in this place. Thank you Shawn!
5.0
Family vacation
Great time here so much to see
5.0
Great location, lots of room!
We couldn't have picked better for our family of 8--no squabbling over who had to share beds and lots of space to spread out. Such a peaceful back porch from which to sip coffee and watch elk. AND just a stone's-throw from very cool things in Gardiner and the North entrance of Yellowstone itself. We drove as far as Old Faithful one day, but the rest of the time we stayed pretty close to home and still saw many of the amazing features of Yellowstone. We had a little flooding in the house, twice--a sudden hard rain and then maybe something with the water heater--but Shawn and family were very prompt and took care of it almost before we noticed. Excellent home, excellent location, VERY attentive ownership, great communication. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Close to Yellowstone and nicely maintained
We had a great time staying at this property. There was plenty of parking spaces and bed rooms for our group. The property was clean with plenty of seating in the living room. The only hitch was that the key was not in a pot on the table. It was inside on the counter. The "rules" could also have been spelled out better. We were a little confused on what was expected of us as to the linen and the towels. In other properties that I have stayed in it has been very clear what was expected. One sheet of clean the kitchen put towels in the washer etc would have solved this. All in all it is a great place with friendly staff.
5.0
cozy little house, we enjoyed say hello to elks in the moring
there are several cute cats and horses in the farm in front of the house too, my kids like to feed the horses.
it is only 4 miles out of north entrance, veryconvenient.
4.0
Close to Yellowstone Northwest Entrance with Lots of Space
Perfect for us! We enjoyed our stay. Roomy for our 3-generation family vacation. Access to the park and local grocery store was very convenient . The kids especially loved the cats and feeding the horses and fish. Some of our group took a couple hikes on the property and enjoyed the views. One evening we cooked hotdogs and s'mores around the firepit. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. We all slept great after a long day in the park.
My review has 4 stars instead of 5 because we couldn't open all the windows. Some had missing or torn screens. Too many bugs came in without the screens on the windows. We were there when the temps got pretty warm. If you are there in the cooler months, I'm sure this isn't a problem.
Overall, we loved the house and property! We would stay at Little Trail Creek again. The owner, Shawn, answered my questions promptly and was very helpful. Thank you for helping us make lasting memories!
5.0
Great Place for a group wanting peaceful, quiet, beautiful views and convenience.
All eight of us felt that this was the most fun and relaxing place we stayed on our trip through Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP. Although the house is not brand new it is very well maintained. The grounds around the house are what makes it so special. The outside firepit was a great place to wind down after a long day. The horses, and especially the two cats were enjoyed by all of us. They were friendly and obviously enjoyed being petted. The owners Shawn, and daughter Maggie are very friendly and helpful. Plus, the house is very conveniently located to West Yellowstone yet far enough out of town to become quiet and away from the crowds of other tourists. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it for peace and quiet and beautiful views.
1.0
NOT WHAT ADVERTISED
House was unclean upon arrival. Laundry room had blankets, covers, and sheets all over floor. Dryer had clothes as well as washer.
Had to sweep and clean out refrigerator.
Advertised air conditioning and had none. Found 2 fans on property for 16 people.
House was infested with mice. There is book at house stating to let cats in to take care of mice. Cat chewed up piece of luggage, as well as rug and pillow on property. Cats all over and climbing over cars; cat scratched my vehicle.
Gas grill ran out of gas,
I was charged for damage to pillow and rug which I should not have been charged. Also charged for rollaway bed damage which was broke when sat on. Kept my damage deposit; is she going to pay for my car damage.
Need to read her amenities listed as there are several items listed that were not provided; air conditioning, telephone, hair dryer for example.
Weeds are overgrown around fire pit, hammock, and chairs. Several broken outdoor chairs.
5.0
Comfortable and relaxing house with AWESOME views
Words can not do justice to the beauty of Yellowstone. My family, which was 11 adults, stayed here comfortably. We found it close enough to Yellowstone that we could come and go any time we wanted, but yet the 4 miles away got us away from crowds. I recommended this place and hope to be back next summer too. Rent it now, cause you will truly have the vacation of a lifetime.
5.0
nice lodging
The house was great for us. It is a large 4 bedroom house with extra beds . So it can accommodate a large family like ours. The Darrs are nice hardworking people. Nice experience.
5.0
Glamping at its finest!!!
What a beautiful property. Outside of town away from all the hustle. It was nice to have our own space to hang out after being crowded at the other places we stayed. It was fun cooking outdoors and making coffee in the percolator on the pot bellied stove. Each morning we woke up to deer and elk in the yard. The horses were very friendly & enjoyed the carrots we fed them. There is a nice trail to hike right in the back yard that follows the creek.
1.0
Not a good match for our group
Four couples recently rented the cabin, which is really a 1970’s era house for 2 nights, situated about 5 miles from the north entrance of Yellowstone NP where we skied. The house which consisted of 2 bedrooms and a bathroom both upstairs and downstairs was roomy, fairly clean, and comfortable. We appreciated being able to cook breakfasts and dinners in the kitchen, sit around the table for our shared meals, and relax in the living room afterward, with a beautiful view of Electric Peak out the front window. The owner permitted a member of our group to bring a well-behaved dog, which was much appreciated. The house, however, needed a bit of attention. Top sheets on beds were missing; the kitchen needed basic necessities such as napkins, paper towels, dish towels and some good hot pads; cat hair was on some of the beds; and the owner could not provide a wifi password that worked. Yet, given the positives about the house, our group had a major concern about this place. Collectively, we were most concerned when a member of our group took her dog for a walk in the early evening and discovered an active, baited trapping area. Later we saw that this area was checked by a man in the morning and evening carrying a pistol, yet there was no warning about any of these activities to our group. Because the house sits on several acres, we anticipated skiing around the area, taking walks, and letting the dog outside, but after finding the traps on our own, we became concerned about our safety wandering around the land. We were horrified at the thought of an animal being trapped during the night so close to the house. We were later told that the traps were set to catch coyotes who killed their cats. Traps do not discriminate, and other animals in the area (wolves, bobcats, fox, etc.) could all easily be caught! We were quite surprised that the owners think this is a good way to run a vacation rental just outside of the national park boundary where most people come to view the wildlife. We would never recommend this place to anyone, and would urge anyone looking into this rental to check on the trapping situation.
5.0
An experience of a lifetime!!
We fell in love with this beautiful home sitting on the mountain side, and if I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. The home is tastefully decorated and well furnished. Everything we needed and/or wanted was there - fully stocked kitchen, plenty of towels and sheets, awesome views from the windows and the decks (you are surrounded by mountains). Although there were just 2 of us staying, there were 5 queen beds and one king, plus numerous mattress for kiddos to sleep on, Wi-Fi, gaming systems for the kids, a DVD player with approximately 50 movies to choose from, nice washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. Even offers a conventional coffee maker and a Keurig coffee maker!! From the front or back deck, all but one day, we saw either deer or elk or both - one evening there were about 10 cows and one bull laying in the pasture in the front of the home - the next morning they were back wondering up the drive, in the back yard and around the house. Conveniently located just 4 miles outside of Gardiner and Yellowstone's North Entrance. If you do forget something, Gardiner can provide most everything you need - nice little grocery, plenty of eating and drinking establishments, couple of gas stations, service station (very busy) lots of outfitters (river rafting, fishing, hunting, horseback riding), YNP visitor center and plenty of shopping. My husband and I had dreamed of this trip for 10 years, and Shawn and her family made our trip more memorable than we could have ever imagined. We will definitely return to this home!! Thank you Shawn and Jim!!
4.0
alla
House great, location incredible
Everything very comfortable.
Thank you Shawn
4.0
Pleasant stay!
The cabin is very conveniently located from the North entrance of Yellowstone national park. It was spacious for the 14 people in our group. Waking up to a deer or two in the yard every morning was a nice experience. Shawn was very prompt with her replies and tended to all our needs. Only issue we had was that one night was very cold and the down stair small room did not have heating. Other than that it was pretty good. I will certainly recommend a stay here. We will try to come back!
5.0
Property was very beautiful. There were elk and horses in the yard . Very peaceful and clean.
I will definitely be returning. The location was perfect. Was close enough to town but still had the privacy and quiet that we were looking for.
The cabin was perfect and very clean. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a place while they are on a hunting trip, floating or fishing trip or just need to get away. The view from the deck is beautiful and nothing beat sitting around the campfire in the evening.
The owners Jim and Shawn were very friendly and accommodating.
5.0
Pearl in the heart of the mountain!
The cabin is one real beauty in the heart of the mountain and just by "Yellowstone" national park gate!
We'll keep sweet memories and will remember you guys! Thanks!!!
5.0
Excellent!
Great location - near town and park gate, great views from property, wi-fi!!, lots of room, friendly owners. Very happy with our stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gardiner?
The average price for a rental in Gardiner is $254 per night. This rental is $327 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious, comfortable home on 13 Acres. 4 Miles from Yellowstone National Park . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Spacious, comfortable home on 13 Acres. 4 Miles from Yellowstone National Park pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Spacious, comfortable home on 13 Acres. 4 Miles from Yellowstone National Park ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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