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Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!

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Exterior
Room
Private kitchen
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 80.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gardiner, Mt
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Roosevelt Arch
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!

If you've been surfing Gardiner, Mt on VRBO, you have got to be asking yourself: What is with all these cloned cabins? Let me explain. My cabin and the others were part of the former Yellowstone River Resort. The resort was initially built in 2000 to provide lodging and meals for the Elderhostel programs in and around Yellowstone National Park. In 2005, the owners offered the cabins for sale to individuals. The majority were purchased as rentals or second homes. The exteriors and floor plans are the same. For the most part, it is only the decor that varies and perhaps a few gizmos.

My cabin (#11) is the only one locally owned and operated. As such, I am able to offer significant savings over my neighbors (as much as $10-$40/night) depending on the time of year. The cabin is set off a bit from the other original cabins and is oriented for the mountains views. You can Google Earth the place at 45 degrees 04' 16.65" N 110 degrees 46' 24.31" W (no airstrikes, please). I maintain the cabin personnally and make myself available to answer questions and provide information to help you make the most of your stay. In return, you supplement my livelihood. I trust that this will always be a fair trade.

Regardless of whether you stay at my place, my neighbors' or elsewhere in the Gardiner area, you are well positioned to explore Yellowstone. As a tourist, fly fisherman or an attendee of the educational programs offered by the Yellowstone Association, the North Entrance provides the best gateway to the Grand Loop and Yellowstone's most sought after features.

For further information on me and my place, refer to the link to my website. For information on lodging providers (some not necessarily on VRBO), you also may want to check with the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce.



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Property manager

Wade Peck
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Travelling with kids? Consider Parks' Fly Shop, or check out an event or a game at Rodeo Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Gardiner, Mt

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Parks' Fly Shop - 17 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Perk - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Outlaws Pizza - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it! located?

This family-friendly Gardiner cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Parks' Fly Shop and Yellowstone National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Awesome, wide open spaces, quiet, wildlife, amenities, friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack and Brenda
Great location to view Elk and surrounding mountains just north of Yellowstone Park. Minutes from Gardner and supplies. Quite and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in Gardiner
Cabin was immaculate clean with everything you would want in the kitchen. The views were spectacular and the host easy to deal with.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay at wades place- perfectly outfitted and great communication and check in process
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Yellowstone getaway
This cabin is the perfect place to start and end your day. Super clean, very well equipped kitchen, a wonderful patio to enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine at night. The area is very quiet and the dark sky at night for star gazing was amazing. Check in could not have been easier. I highly recommend this as your home.base for visiting the park!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Great location, great property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place near Yellowstone NP
A spacious cabin with a great view of the Gallatin range and the Yellowstone River on the border of Yellowstone NP. Elk and Pringhorn Antelope were common in the area. The cabin was clean and had all the amenities and a back patio. Beds were comfortable and AC was available. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!!
Well equipped had everything we needed. Loved the location and view. Owner very helpful. Enjoyed evenings on the patio with an amazing view. Would definitely rent again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
This property was perfect, a great place to stay on your trip to yellowstone. It is very close with easy access to the park, and we loved watching the elk come up to the back porch while drinking coffee every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
A wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Yellowstone cabin
The cabin was perfect for our family of five. Plenty of room for everyone and everything was provided. The view from the back porch was amazing and perfect for my morning coffee. Loved the easy access to the north entrance of Yellowstone. This cabin was a perfect place to relax after spending a long day at the Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone trip
It was a great place to stay. Plenty of space for 2 couples. It was a very quiet and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and a great location
We really enjoyed our stay. Wade was a wonderful host. The cabin was clean, well stocked and convenient to the park. We would highly recommend this location as a vacation destination.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
This house is perfect. Clean, fully furnished with everything you need. Perfect base camp for Yellowstone. Elk and pronghorn and deer out back door. Love it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Way more than we expected
Arrived to an impressive, fully stocked cabin with everything we needed Even had bear spray 5 miles from the Northern Yellowstone park entrance Super convenient Wade, the owner, very responsive and took care of everything Will definitely use again if in the area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place!
Perfect spot to serve as home base for our Yellowstone trip. The views were amazing! The cabin was clean, well stocked, and quiet. We enjoyed seeing the nearby elk herd. Absolutely recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and provided everything we needed plus more. We liked watching the pronghorn in the meadow in the morning. Very peaceful. The only thing I didn’t like was the rough gravel road from Gardiner to the cabin. But the cabin itself made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
We stayed for 3 nights on our Yellowstone leg of our trip. Beautiful views from the property. Felt like coming home every night. Wade was very easy to communicate with. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., prairie city, ia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
We’ve stayed at Wade’s cabin 4 times and it’s always top drawer! Everything you could need and very clean. We will be back! B
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Property was very clean. Loved the proximity to Yellowstone. Saw elk and pronghorn everyday in the open fields next to the cabin. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
The scenery from the cabin windows was beautiful! The cabin was spacious, clean, well stocked with utensils and spices for cooking, and filled with information to make the most out of our trip to Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat renter
Well stocked, great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Yellowstone Stay
We had the best time staying at cabin #11. Wade made sure that everything we may need was there. There was thought put into it, not just a place to stay! We saw antelope as we sat on the back porch. Elk were all around. The cabin was immediately clean. The washer and dryer were so nice to have. I have zero complaints and hope to stay again one day! It’s not far from Yellowstone and yet still away from all the people of gardiner. It’s a quiet retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Wonderful cabin for our Yellowstone adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed
Very nice and enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wade Peck

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