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Tranquil Private Home on the Yellowstone River

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Beautiful sunset over Yellowstone park off the deck over Yellowstone river.
Front of house.
Front of house.
Front of house also showing sliding glass door which goes into a indoor porch.
In door porch, looking from back yard towards the front.
Reviews
10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Gardiner, Mt
  • Popular LocationYellowstone Hot Springs5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoosevelt Arch6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYellowstone National Park North Entrance7 min drive
  • AirportBozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Tranquil Private Home on the Yellowstone River

This tastefully furnished lodge looking decor, YELLOWSTONE RIVERVIEW RETREAT, is located only 3 miles north from Yellowstone National Park original entrance in Gardiner, Montana. Riverview Retreat is the perfect place for fishing the Yellowstone river for as the Yellowstone river flows thru the back yard, also great for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, Weddings, or just sitting on the banks of the Yellowstone river and enjoying the tranquility of the river and Yellowstone park across the way.

This house sits on three acres, surrounded by lots of mature trees a huge yard with the back of yard being private, the back yard has a covered gazebo with rock fire place and a deck over the banks of the Yellowstone River, also apple and cherry trees. The house is a 2 bedroom with a king bed in master room, queen bed and bunk bed with bottom bunk a full and top bunk a single. 1 full bathroom with shower tub and 2 sinks with handicap bars in bathtub and at toliet. 1 1/2 bathroom with a toilet and sink at the back door easy to get to from the outside. Large living room with 54 inch TV with satellite. Dining room table sits 8 and a counter bar that sits 3. The kitchen is fully stocked with all amenities, coffee, tea, sugar, spices, flour, ketchup and lots more. I also stock tp, all soaps except hair. Washer and dryer with soap. And bear spray to take with you will your out hiking. The back yard has a deck with table and chairs with barbeque right off the back door. The large back yard is big enough to play soccer in and then the most enjoyable feature is the gazebo with deck over the river. We also have built a concrete dance floor off the gazebo for weddings. This house is a very comfy house and is far enough out of town to not hear all the noise but yet close enough if you need to run in to get some supplies.

At different times of the year you may see different wildlife in the yard such as mule deer, elk, grizzly and black bear and buffalo.


Keywords: Riverfront, Yellowstone National Park, Lodge Looking Decor., Fishing, hunting, lots of parking for large Rvs, sight seeing, and horse corrals.

Property manager

Sandy Karnes
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Watch small kids because of the river.

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside and clean up butts.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gardiner, Mt

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 5 min drive
  • Roosevelt Arch - 6 min drive
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 7 min drive
  • Boiling River - 12 min drive
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Pizza Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Outlaws Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iron Horse Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Private Home on the Yellowstone River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Private Home on the Yellowstone River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Private Home on the Yellowstone River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Private Home on the Yellowstone River located?

This family-friendly Gardiner holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Parks' Fly Shop and Roosevelt Arch 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

jim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone Gardiner
Awesome location and host. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Perfect location for access to Yellowstone. The house was fully stocked and comfortable and exactly as described, including the views and river setting. Host and her family were extremely attentive with our every need and question.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ethel w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in gardiner
Lovely home with a gorgeous backyard on the Yellowstone River. Close to town and Yellowstone but a peaceful retreat. Hosts are wonderful. We recommend it 100%! Dreaming of coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Prefect location, close enough to Yellowstone park entrance without being in the hustle and bustle of Gardiner. The river was really flowing and could be heard quietly while drifting to sleep, so peaceful! The owners were fantastic, greeted us upon arrival to go over a few things and show us around. Very clean house, had everything you may need. The back yard is great and wish we could have enjoyed it more but the weather had other plans! I highly recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gardiner
Great property and excellent hosting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing and quiet
This is such a cool place to stay! The sound of the rushing river coupled with the mountain view is unbeatable! We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very close to Yellowstone
Very nicely appointed and clean home with very relaxing covered deck and furniture overlooking river. All the basic condiments, laundry and dishwasher supplies left for use. Sandy was great at communicating details for access and checking in by phone while there. We’d definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bucket List Vacation
My Aunt is in stage 4 cancer. She wanted Montana, she wanted peace and serenity. Mrs. Karnes certainly provided all of this for us. Words and pictures could never depict what you experience in this atmosphere. Breath taking beautiful, comfortable home. Warm and friendly. Time enjoyed. Thank you Mrs. Karnes, from the depth of my heart!! My Aunt Cheri was at peace. She was comfortable , and she was full of joy! That is priceless to me. Lisa, October 2023
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay
The views are exceptional. It was so nice to wake up every morning start a fire and drink coffee while listening to the Yellowstone River and glass the mountain for Elk. Every night we had a herd of Elk walk through the property it was amazing. Sandy and Jake we phenomenal hosts. It was my daughter’s birthday and they were kind enough to decorate with decorations I had amazon deliver before we arrived! I can not say enough about the location, property and hospitality! We will definitely recommend to friends, family and will stay again if heading that direction for future vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We had a great time, place was clean, comfortable. We loved being right on the river, outdoor fireplace was so nice.We woke up to Elk in the yard the first morning! My daughter told me, it was the best vacation ever!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gardiner House
My family stayed 4 nights and we absolutely loved it!!! Location is great, house is great, and host is great. Many thanks to Sandy,Jake and Kayla for the hospitality. If we ever get a chance to go back to Yellowstone the cabin at Gardiner is the place to stay. My son had elk at his window at night!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking
This stay was magical. The backyard was the highlight of this stay. We were able to see so much wildlife and relax next to the river. On top of that the house and owners were incredibly friendly, and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing River Front home
We had such a great time in Yellowstone and this home was a perfect base camp. The home was fully stocked and we enjoyed eating our dinner by the river. We saw elk in the backyard each morning and were woken to an elk eating right outside the bedroom window. We only wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning backyard!
Our family of 4 had the best time at Sandy's river home. It was absolutely perfect, and the backyard is a little piece of heaven! We could not have asked for kinder folks to deal with!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
It was fantastic! The home was clean and very well stocked and very comfortable. The deck and pavilion was so nice and the river beautiful! We loved our time there!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
We loved our stay at Sandy‘s property. The pictures on the listing are a very accurate representation. We loved sitting on the deck out by the river. I could’ve sat there for hours every day. We saw elk and their calves every morning and were able to make s’mores in the fire outdoor fireplace. Jake and Kayla were delightful to interact with. Our son enjoyed playing Monopoly. We appreciated the games and toys that you had available in the house. Kitchen was well stocked. We would love to come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone Vacation
Everything was perfect. The house was clean comfortable and safe feeling. The house was very well stocked. Everything was so beautiful. Sandy and her family were very personable and friendly. We were sad to leave. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature at Your Door
We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay. The backyard pavilion provided a wonderful space to sit, unwind, and appreciate the beauty of the mountains. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Each room had a theme and was decorated beautifully. Thank you Sandy for sharing your little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay! It was super homey and we immediately felt at home. The property sat right on the Yellowstone Rive and is very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb V., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Place Ever
My husband and I loved this property. It is the perfect place to unwind and have down time after visiting Yellowstone. It's far enough away from Gardiner for calm and quiet yet close enough to get take-out from the local restaurants/food trucks. Everything was absolutely perfect. Our 6 year old grandson really enjoyed the toys! If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars, I would. Thank You!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We could not have asked for a better place to stay on our first trip out west. The property was clean, the views were spectacular, and the people were amazing. The house was stocked with everything could have asked for. The location was perfect for quick day trips to Yellowstone, and the back yard was stunning. Our hosts were spectacular, and my daughter will tell you the best part of the trip was playing with their dogs and visiting their horses, which they were kind enough to let us do. When we return to the Yellowstone area, we will absolutely stay here again. Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alenne G., Harvest AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to relax!
Loved the home. It was perfect for us and our grandchildren. Everything was clean and neat. Would definitely stay there again! Thank you Sandy and Jake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a cute town
We loved this place. The cabin itself is comfortable. Outside there is a a great area to sit and watch the river. If I come back to this area this is the cabin I want to stay in. We are very happy we chose this property. Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great basecamp
Great basecamp for seeing Yellowstone. House is right on the river in a beautiful setting. Sandy was great. Jake and Kayla live right next door if you need anything. Would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Yellowstone launch
The house was exactly as listed, with a stunning backyard gazebo right on the river, in the shadow of snow-capped mountains. An elk even spent an afternoon visiting us there. The house was very clean and well-stocked. And the wonderful owner checked in with us a few days before we arrived to share some helpful directions and suggestions. Would love to go back tomorrow.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Karnes

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This home is a 4th generation family home. Our children have been born and raised in the area, and all graduated from Gardiner schools. I moved to Gardiner, from Northern Idaho, met and married Joe in 1982 (formally deceased). We raised 3 wonderful boys, Jim, Jeff, and Jake. Jim is in the Navy with a family of his own. Wife Elizabeth, 3 children, Katie, William and CJ. Jeff (Navy for 6 years) lives is Olympia, Wa. married to Ryanne With 1 child, Aria. Jake (Marine for 4 years) lives in Gardiner with wife Kayla(just married). We are a very family and friend oriented family. We have supported the town and school of Gardiner with a lot of pride of the area. All our boys have been in 4-h, showing horses, sheep and beef. I worked for Yellowstone Natl. Park for 14 years but now work for Malstrom Airforce base in Great Falls, Mt. as a Motor vehicle and equipment operator. I like to meet new people, and like to make new friends.

Why they chose this property

I have inherited this home, and would love to share is tranquility, and beautiful setting with you.

What makes this property unique

This home and area is just a nice area to come and De-stress and relax and enjoy the river, yard, wildlife and the birds chirping in the trees

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