Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 984 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Explore the area

Gardiner, MT

Yellowstone Hot Springs20 min drive
Roosevelt Arch30 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance31 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Grandpa's Cabin is nicely restored for comfort and family bonding. Authentic restored logs, beautiful decor, with 4 quality Queen beds, big bathroom with shower, small kitchen, leather couch, antique table with chairs/bench, indoor/outdoor eating areas, big deck and yard with log playhouse. Barbecue grill, fire pit, on the creek. Two queen beds upstairs in loft, one down behind stairs on main floor, and a main floor bed in living area next to stove with fire in window. Bathroom on main floor. Animals all around tame and wild. Horses and dogs love attention and treats. TV/DVD/cable, WiFi if wanted, beautiful view of meadows, mountains.. Other cabins and lodge on property. Big family re-unions to just couples accommodated.

Our cabins have most all amenities ...

Get away from it all, relax, daytime walks.

Located in the mountains next to Yellowstone Park. Our road connects to Old Yellowstone trail at Yellowstone River. Takes 20-30 minutes to reach Gardiner and park pay shack via hwy 89 or Old Yellowstone Trail, (14 miles total from Gardiner). 6 miles of dirt road and 8 miles of interstate.

Come enjoy the beauty and comforts of our unique ranch log cabins and Lodge while visiting our Yellowstone Park.

Property manager

Shai McDonald

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

entrance to cabins, schoolhouse and creek with other old buildings for storage

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fire pit, deck, yard, grill, private, views.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

* Cushions are not to be removed from any furniture inside or outside. * Please do not move any furniture inside or outside or from original rooms.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Roosevelt Arch and Fort Yellowstone Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity). Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

Yellowstone Hot Springs - 20 min drive
Roosevelt Arch - 30 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 31 min drive
Boiling River - 39 min drive
Mammoth Hot Springs - 43 min drive

Getting around

West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
‪Paradise Perk Espresso - ‬24 min drive
‪Grizzly Grille - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park located?

This family-friendly Gardiner cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gallatin National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Yellowstone River and Yellowstone Hot Springs. Parks' Fly Shop and Yankee Jim Canyon are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta W.

18 June 2024

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

Amazing!

Our kids didn’t want to leave! Absolutely beautiful little cozy cabin. It had everything we needed. We loved the playhouse in the back, the horses down the hill, the big porch and the sound of the stream. We hope to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel P.

1 June 2024

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

Peaceful

Very pleasant stay. Already recommended your cabin's to our friends.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

9 Oct 2023

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

Awesome

Really enjoyed being away from the crowds. Waking up to the sound of elk bugling and having the herd just out the front door was a great experience. Would love to come back to this place for another vacation sometime down the road. James

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

26 July 2023

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

Stunning Views

Slice of heaven. Very happy we booked here for our first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. Had everything we needed and kids loved loft space clubhouse. Truly a great experience and would book again with no hesitation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

3 June 2023

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

Beautiful log cabin!

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful rustic log cabin on a picturesque ranch in Montana. Though being quite comfortable, it transported us back in time to the “old west” Amazing view sitting on deck, fields, bushes, babbling brook in the foreground, snow capped mountains in the distance (we stayed in May)…just wonderful. A long scenic unpaved road to access the property was also part of the charm. Very happy we were able to stay at “grandpa’s cabin!”

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

20 May 2023

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

Peacefully relaxing

Very pleasant would most definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karmen O.

24 Aug 2022

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

Cozy cabin

We were vacationing to Yellowstone and wanted a place other than a hotel. This place was clean, cozy and felt like a home. Also the sheets smelled fresh! A place we could relax after a long day of touring and make supper to enjoy outside with our family. The grounds were great to go for walks and visit the horses. My whole family enjoyed and we made a lot of memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

16 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Ranch Experience

Our family had a wonderful time at this property and would highly recommend. It's likely we will be back soon for another visit. This is such a unique and beautiful setting and a great way to explore a backroad in a famous valley in Montana. The key with this property is getting exactly what we expected. We didn't want a hotel, we didn't mind the drive from the main road, and we value the quiet and privacy of being in a rural setting. The area is stunning, the quiet was fantastic and our kids didn't watch a single minute of TV for all of the things around them to keep them busy. (They are 7 and 5.) They played in the creek on the property, visited the animals who came to say hello, had a camp fire, and got their own beads in the loft each night. This is a cabin, to be sure, so don't expect multiple closed bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms, but the views and the setting were spot on. Be comfortable with a gravel road approach and enjoy the sunsets on the deck. We came to float and fish the Yellowstone River, and the location was great for that. One of our put-ins was right at the bottom of the access road to the property. It was also a bonus that Yellowstone hot spring was right at the bottom of the hill.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

3 July 2022

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

Slice of Heaven

The McDonald Ranch is truly a slice of Heaven. My family, including my father in law and three teenagers, all loved this home and property. Saw tons of wildlife. The prairie dogs are adorable! Home had every week needed and was very comfortable. Such a wonderful place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

14 Oct 2021

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

Rustic Cabin

Just what we were looking for. Rustic means that its not a Hilton resort. We absolutely loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulomi B.

12 Sept 2021

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

Awesome place to stay!

This cabin was beautifully located and decorated. Gives you a rustic feel and you can hear the sounds of wildlife, but know you are safe since you’re on the Ranch. The hosts were extremely amiable when we locked ourselves out of the house at 10:30pm as well! Came by within 10 minutes to assist us. Definitely recommend this cabin at Shai’s ranch!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

8 Aug 2021

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

Comfortable cabin with SPECTACULAR views!

The scenery was beautiful. The horses were friendly. The sheets were soft! My family of 7 LOVED Grandpa's Cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

25 July 2021

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

Was nice

Was good

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA C., PARRISH,Florida

10 July 2021

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an authentic cowboly cabin

this is our 2cnd time staying here,we love the little rustic cabin.it's the little house on the prairie but with moderen conveniences.it gives you the full Montana feeling.We are not into modern cabins or camping cabin trailer park type of places.we love the view here and the quiet.the owners dogs,Finn and Sadie were a very welcome fun guest every morning.That Finn is so smart and loves his ball throwing time.i wanted to take him home!we had 7 in this cabin and it worked out.there is only 1 bathroom so for larger crowds you just have to be patient...bring it back to the old ways and not be in so much hurry.enjoy the scenary and the elk herd travelling across the mountain and the deer that come through.if you want a true Montana experience,book this sweet cabin.it will be a great memory maker!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

6 July 2021

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

Awesome cabin

This was an amazing cabin in a secluded location in a family ranch. It was awesome to be able to get away from the crowds in the evenings. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the fire pit out back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

15 June 2021

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

Beautiful place to stay

The people where great to work with. We had to cut our trip short but enjoyed the time we spent there

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

31 May 2021

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

First Montana visit!

Everything I ever dreamed of! Nice clean cabin with plenty of furnishings, kitchenware, etc. SO much wildlife! Did see a wolf almost at the front door, so watch out! Will return.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

21 May 2021

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

Gorgeous scenery

Wonderful little cabin in the woods. Elk every evening and morning. Off the beaten path, so nice and quiet

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

19 Mar 2021

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

father and sons

we arrived late but had no issues finding place or getting in. Place was very clean and well furnisher. Ambience was perfect for a father and his sons to get away. We really enjoyed our stay. Because of my mistake, we needed to stay an additional day. Shai was very gracious and accomodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2020

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

Great experience

Beautiful scenery nice and quiet place. I will recommende it to anyone who would like to go and have a good time

10/10 Excellent

LAURINDA C.

5 Aug 2020

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

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

The cabin is exactly as pictured and the views are amazing. Even with other homes on the property you definitely feel secluded which is exactly what we wanted. The cabin was clean and comfortable. There is no air conditioner and I only mention this because it was one of my search criteria when looking for a cabin. We were able to open the windows on the warmer days and be comfortable. The nights are very cool. The owner was very responsive and kind, and the horses/dogs were friendly. We really enjoyed this escape from reality and were able to just relax and forget about the stress of everyday life. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David O.

29 June 2020

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

Piece of Heaven.

Our stay was better than we could have expected. The homeowner was very gracious and kind. We saw Elk and white tails with their fawns. The property was beautiful and located close to Yellowstone but far enough away to enjoy the serenity if nature. We are planning a return trip next year. Thank you Shai McDonald for helping make this a memorable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Deb B.

18 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous but far

This was an amazingly beautiful location. Gods country. So peaceful. But that being said- it was very remote. We actually left a night early as the location was not working for us in our Yellowstone park travels After 6-8 Hrs in a car ,a long drive up a mountain one lane dirt road was too much for us. I also want to kindly tell the owners that someone needs to check on the property for cleanliness before each renter arrives. The cabin definitely was not cleaned thoroughly. The freezer was dirty,the bottom of fridge was dirty,the trash can was disgusting. If there were any cleaning products there such as Lysol I would have wiped everything down but there was zero cleaning products, The kitchen counter in front of microwave was sticky with coffee spills from previous renters and mouse poop on same area and on shelf of pots and pans below. Sink in bathroom had dead and live moths in it. The floor needed a good sweep which my Husband did. A quick walk thru would have corrected this before a quest arrived. I feel badly criticizing the property because of the beautiful location but as a former Home Away owner for years of a Cape Cod Mass rental property I know what expectations renters do have and the owner does need to be aware of issues. In closing ,this is a stunning spot but the remoteness is not for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Naveen s.

8 July 2019

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

A scary and unlivable place

We drove into gardener and found a nice populated city waiting for us. However, don't let this fool you, the drive to this cabin was 40 min into the forest. We were driving on dirt and we were led into the middle of the mountains. Our hearts were pounding as we got closer, we eventually even lost signal. We finally got there and it was a house straight from a horror movie. The pictures shown are complete lies, instead picture any house from any horror movie. We could've died there and no one would've known because it was so deep in the forest. There was no lights and the house door was left open. My daughter started crying and my wife refused to step out of the vehicle. IT WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NO ONE SHOULD EVER VISIT OR RENT THIS PLACE IN THE FUTURE.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.,

8 July 2019

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

Unforgettable Mountain Ranch Experience

Six miles off the highway on a dirt road that follows a creek up the mountain, (aprx 13 miles from Yellowstone) Grandpa’s cabin is certainly away from it all. Cabin is exactly as pictured and described. It is no frills, but clean, and draft free and there is Plenty of hot water. Know that this is a 1 room cabin. Only interior door is to bathroom. The gas log fireplace maintains temperature set on thermostat. The beds are comfortable and all linens are good quality. The property manager answers inquiries within an hour or two. There are a few other cabins on the property, but each has privacy. Our favorite parts were: The horses and dogs like to greet you. The views are amazing . We watched elk herd, including young every morning and evening. Least favorite part is that it takes a least 25 minutes to get to Gardiner for gas or food.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Shai McDonald

5th Generation family on ranch.
Our kids go to Gardiner School and we work here on the ranch.
Summers we travel Montana with the kids and horses rodeoing and working/bonding with our animals.

We like to share the beauty of our place, it is private, quiet and very special for all kinds of reasons.

Why they chose this property

Our place was homesteaded by great grandparents and cabins they built by hand, we restored for our guests to stay in.
We have horses, some cows, cats and dogs that like to visit with everyone.
They love treats and attention.

What makes this property unique

All cabins are nicely restored that show the detailed work our homestead family put into building them. Unique hand hewn logs inside and out, old family photos, unique antique decor with all the amenities. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and animals with big yards and decks give everyone enough room to move about and enjoy nature right on the porch. Fire pit for smores, creek flowing by, barbecue grill, indoor/outdoor furniture for everyone's comfort. The horses and dogs love attention and treats.