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Perfect For Families, Couples, And Dog Friendly! Short Walk To YNP!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Gardiner, MT
  • Parks' Fly Shop
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Roosevelt Arch
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Twin Bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect For Families, Couples, And Dog Friendly! Short Walk To YNP!

One of the few dog-friendly homes actually located in the town of Gardiner. This charming cottage sleeps 7 people.

The Montana-style family room boasts a wood-burning fireplace and plenty of room to relax. You will find ample seating with one pullout couch, and two loveseats.

The kitchen is fully stocked with a separate dining room. There is seating for 6 people with a great view of Electric Peak.

The master bedroom has a queen bed and large closet. The additional room connected to the master bedroom has a full size futon with a door separating the two rooms.

The second bedroom is off the living room and has a twin bed and small office space. The bathroom has a tub and shower as well as a washer/dryer available for your use.

You can enjoy free internet and Netflix after your long days of sight-seeing in the park.

Your four-legged family members will enjoy the shade and grass in our fenced-in yard, keeping him or her safe and contained while you relax.

The cottage is within walking distance to the market, restaurants and Gardiner shops.

Property manager

Alex Roberts
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 15 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Perk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect For Families, Couples, And Dog Friendly! Short Walk To YNP! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect For Families, Couples, And Dog Friendly! Short Walk To YNP!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect For Families, Couples, And Dog Friendly! Short Walk To YNP!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect For Families, Couples, And Dog Friendly! Short Walk To YNP! located?

Located in the heart of Gardiner, this vacation home 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 just steps away.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karol F.

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

Location

The cottage in Gardiner is a perfect location for visiting Yellowstone. We appreciated the car port. The town is friendly with lots of shops and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

john W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Vacation

Not a place that we would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia M.

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

cute cottage

cottage is cute and close to YNP. One of us used to live in Gardiner and was nice to return House has everything you need for your stay. Lots of dog hair on the sofa but we knew it was pet friendly Would not hesitate to rebook
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristen m.

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

Stone House Cottage

Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and north entrance of Yellowstone. Quiet, pretty town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance C.

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

Gardiner

Older but comfortable. Had issue with heater in front porch. Made it great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Nashville, MI

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

Stay

We enjoyed the older home and the little town. I thought the fenced in yard would be bigger per pictures in the listing but overall a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Fantastic cottage space near Yellowstone Park North Entrance

We loved staying at this little cottage near the entrance of Yellowstone in Gardiner, MA. The rooms were perfect, the kitchen was wonderful, and the washer/dryer was a nice surprise! We enjoyed our coffee in the beautiful front yard with a view of the mountains! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Clean cabin. Great location.

Great location, central to restaurants and conveniences. Perfect place to trek from into the park. Could have been awesome if a little more attention was paid to the details. No toilet paper or coffee. Towels smelled musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The picture is deceiving.

I expected this property to be a bit isolated. It was not. It was tucked among many other homes. There is no way to get in to the front door, you must follow the directions to go through the back door. There were bugs and spiders in the house and the yard is much more overgrown than the picture implies. The location is within walking distance of many places but overall, I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Darren P.

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

Not quite what we expected

None of the online pictures are accurate. We were a little shocked when we first arrived and entered the house. We entered from the back where the carport is which is pretty much the entrance you will use throughout your stay. The first rooms you walk thru are misleading to the rest of the house. They really need a "face lift" and are not welcoming. However all appliances work well with no issues. The master room bed slept pretty good for my wife and I. The kids said the other beds were fair. All in all we enjoyed our stay after warming up to the place. Note there is a pet smell that you must get used to. The location is great. We had 2 elk in the driveway our last morning which was pretty cool. This is an honest review and hopefully the owner receives it as constructive criticism.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Cecilia O.

Great location, house needs some TLC

My three friends and I stayed two nights at this home in Gardiner, Montana. The location in Gardiner and in proximity to North Yellowstone is excellent. Upon arrival the house is a little difficult to find and get in to but if you follow the directions you should have no problem. I recommend getting there during the daytime because at night it might be more difficult. The communication with the owner was good. The house, on the other hand was a bit of a disappointment. The pictures don't exactly represent what the house looks like. We found the house to not be very clean. Many of the window coverings were broken and a curtain inside the house separating the front porch from the main home was in really bad shape. The bathroom was functional. The towels were nice and having the use of the laundry is a definite plus. The outside was very overgrown and unkempt . The stairway from the lower level to the upper level in the yard was a bit precarious because of some overgrown bushes that needed to be cut back. Having a key that works both the back door and the front door would be helpful. I am a VRBO/HomeAway owner and I feel that providing a clean and safe home is paramount to my guests. This home does not use a cleaning service or housekeeper, there was a note that said please leave the home in good shape for the next guest. I personally don't find that acceptable. Had I realized that was the case I probably would not have rented this home but there was very limited availability in the area for the dates we needed so we didn't have much to choose from. The Wi-Fi was good and there was Netflix available on TV. There is no regular TV available which is OK because you're not there that much. This is an older home, like much of the town around it. It does have its unique, quirky charm and as I mentioned, the location is excellent. The home sleeps seven people. There are basically two rooms plus a sofa bed and a single bed in the enclosed porch. I think the home just needs a little extra love and upkeep. I did suggest to the owner that they charge a cleaning fee and hire a professional housecleaner between guests. I hope this review helps you make an informed decision if you're considering renting this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Dawn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Old

Something you would expect in an old town, but to list this property for rental is insane. I wouldn't step foot in the bathtub and my daughter saw spiders run out of the rug in front of the toilet. The dryer was hooked up using extension cords. We stayed one night and went to Cody, Wyoming the next day instead of staying the second night. The accommodations in Cody were wonderful. If they want to list this property I would suggest some rennovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Close proximity to YNP

There were some very charming/rustic aspects of this property as a whole, but the cleanliness was an issue. The bathroom was pretty gross and none of the family really wanted to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kyeong M.

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

Awesome location

This place is cute and location is awesome. Fenced yard is extra for dogs and it seems larger than pictures. Everything is well stocked and it is nice to have cleaning supplies that we could clean up some everyday stuff. House is kind of old and need some work, like bathroom, most of area was clean but need detail cleaning after guests. Owner replied quickly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Tom H., Maple Grove, MN

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Uncomfortable

The location of the property is great! But the pictures were misleading. It was very disappointing after a very long hot day to find the air conditioning was a simple window unit completely away from the sleeping areas. The bedding was so thin and wore out you could see through it. Very uncomfortable and kinda gross. Sheets didn’t fit the bed, popped off all night. Tried to pull up the broken and dirty blinds to try and get more air circulation, unfortunately that wasn’t an option. The screens were ripped or missing. Again, the location is great just not a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Eclectic

Really quaint, great location, perfect if you have a dog - the fenced in yard was key! Comfortably fit 6 + 2 dogs. Amazing mountain views. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramee M., Melbourne

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

Great Location

Stayed here with my daughter for a Yellowstone national park vacation. The location is great and the property is cozy. It's walking distance to most places in Gardiner (shops and dining). It's a bit eclectic but it was clean, comfortable, furnished, and everything worked fine. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

barb k.

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

Perfect location

Comfortable and clean! Super convenient to North entrance of YNP. Several restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cory K.

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

Great location in Gardiner!

Gardiner is an excellent town to explore the Park and the town itself. This house is perfect walking distance to really good watering holes and restaurants. Alex was awesome getting back to me with a couple minor requests and was very understanding/welcoming when it came to our dogs being there. Will look this place up again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

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

Great Location

Older home but with Everything you need. Note there is no cable or dishwasher but that is stated in the listing. Location to YNP cannot be beat.

10/10 Excellent

Wiliam S.

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

Great trip

I enjoyed my experience at this property. The house was clean, roomy, and located within a very short walk to some cool restaurants and shops. It is very close to the Yellowstone entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Stay at Alex's house in Gardiner Mt

The home was clean and spacious and worked great for our kids who stayed there for a wedding. It was very conveniently located where we could walk to everything. We were able to hang out in the yard at a nice table and chairs to visit, as well as in the dining area in the evening. There were plenty of plates, utensils, etc. so we were able to cook and eat together. There was no entrance into the home or yard from the front where some of us parked, so had to go around the block to get in the back entrance. Not a big deal but something to know. All in all a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Fantastic little cottage with a view of the mountains from the alley, and an adorably manicured yard

We LOVE the cottage! This is our second time staying in this house when we come to Yellowstone. The house is adorable and homey, and Alex is a great person to rent from. Anytime we come back, we'll definitely stay at Alex's cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., California, USA

Great location!

Loved the little town of Gardiner and Alex was a responsive host. We took full advantage of the kitchen and market down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Carol B.

Needs TLC

This place had good beds and was very close to the park entrance. Restaurants, bars, and shops within two/three blocks; good grocery store about a mile away. Although description advertised TV, there was Netflix only, no other TV. Kitchen was dark with no dishwasher. Silverware, pots and pans were dirty, with food waste in one pot and others with a greasy sheen. We washed all food use items before eating or cooking from them. Coffee carafe was badly cracked. The house was old, shabby, and quirky. It needed painting, lighting was inadequate, floor coverings were worn, and bathroom had very old fixtures. Curtain was pulled loose from traverse rod in living room and living room rug in front of fireplace was pulled loose .Although check out instructions were to start a load of laundry, there was no detergent or softener available, so we had to purchase these. The grounds were overgrown, and junky. The back door to the parking alley could not be locked from the outside, which required going through the house to the front and around over uneven rock steps. This would be problematic for persons with impaired mobility. This place was overpriced for the condition of the property. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

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