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Yellowstone River Lodge- June 29-July 1 dates still available.

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 Living room area and view of the loft.
Side view of the lodge.
Side view of the lodge, yard and horseshoe pits.
Yellowstone River Lodge
We have a nice big yard for your group to enjoy !

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Roosevelt Arch
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Yellowstone River Lodge- June 29-July 1 dates still available.

We are located on the banks of the Yellowstone River, 10 miles north of Gardiner, Montana--the oldest entrance to Yellowstone Park.

Our lodge is 4300 square feet, with seven bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a large dining room, full kitchen, large family room with stone fireplace downstairs and a large living room with stone fireplace upstairs. There are two decks, one overlooking the Yellowstone River and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We have a very large lawn with shade trees also. It is a good place to relax after a busy day of activities.

It is a beautiful and convenient location for visiting Yellowstone Park and the surrounding area. The Park is only 10 minutes away. In addition to seeing Yellowstone, there are many other activities to do and see in the area, such as: horseback riding, hiking, fishing, river rafting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and hunting. All of these activities are available in the nearby upper Yellowstone Valley. This area is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year.

Winters in the Gardiner area are usually pretty mild. The road through the northern part of Yellowstone to Cooke City is open year-round. This most scenic part of the Park offers unlimited wildlife viewing, particularly of elk, bison and the famous Yellowstone wolves. There is snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the mountains above Gardiner, Cooke City and in the Park. Downhill skiing is also available nearby at Bridger Bowl and Big Sky. We recently installed a new propane furnace for comfortable wintertime stays .

We built the lodge ourselves with hand-hewn logs, cut and pulled out with our team of Clydesdale horses from the mountains within site of here. The stones for the fireplaces were picked from nearby fields.

The lodge is also available during hunting season. The trail heads in the vicinity offer good elk hunting on the National Forests of the Gardiner area.

While we do have a no refund policy for cancelations, we always try to work with our guests. We will give you a refund if you cancel far enough in advance for us to reschedule your dates. We generally have no trouble rescheduling the summer months unless you cancel a week or 2 prior to your stay. We will also give a refund If Yellowstone Park is closed for any reason, during your reservation dates. We highly recommend guests getting trip insurance as precaution for the possibility of a natural disaster, such as the unprecedented flooding we had this year. We are also willing to transfer your deposit to a date within the next year, if you had to cancel for some reason.

If the dates you are looking for are not available, feel free to contact us about our second log lodge. It was built in 2006 and accommodates 18. In the same great area, it is slightly smaller with five bedrooms. It is VRBO listing #151009. It is also sits on the banks of the Yellowstone River.
We handle all of our bookings-no property manager . We look forward to hearing from you!



Keywords: Log Lodge/House

Property manager

DruAnn Robidou
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you do have to cancel for some reason, we will try to work with you and if we can rebook the dates , will refund your deposit.
For events up to 250 people there will be a fee included. contact host for information.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 97
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

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 12 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Chico Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 27 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellowstone River Lodge- June 29-July 1 dates still available. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yellowstone River Lodge- June 29-July 1 dates still available.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellowstone River Lodge- June 29-July 1 dates still available.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Yellowstone River Lodge- June 29-July 1 dates still available. located?

This family-friendly Gardiner cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area and Yellowstone Hot Springs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone Thanksgiving
Lots of room in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and location were great!
Loved being right on the Yellowstone River - would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location - Great Place
Took 12 guys on a fly fishing trip and this place was great. We had plenty of room and loved being right on the banks of the Yellowstone River. Great host and everything was just as described. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience
This is a very well managed property. The location on the Yellowstone River was extraordinary. Everything worked well. Our group of ten grey-haired men was very happy with the facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
The home and the views from the property are breathtaking. The cabin offers lots of space for large groups. There were some minor issues with check in and there not being grill accessories to use. The owner was friendly and eager to share information about the space and area. Overall, I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Great cabin and location. Owner very helpful and accessible. Right on the Yellowstone River
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Business Meeting in a Great Location
I hosted a small business meeting here. Everything was found as presented. The group was happy. Decor is a bit dated but no bad smells or dirt - very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
K trip 2024
Great location. Had elk and mule deer walking in yard. The location on the river iis beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place for Large Gathering
This was the ideal place for our extended family to hang out while we visited Yellowstone. There were plenty of rooms, a well stocked kitchen and chairs set up looking over the river. Great vacation stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Nice
Perfect Location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Property was wonderful!
Great place to stay, We had a large group and everyone had plenty of room to stay. The Picnic tables along the river may a great evening dinner spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
It was a very nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended Family Vacation
Great location. Beautiful surroundings (river, mountains, open space). Tons of room for a large group. Definitely recommend for large groups of people. Outdoor space was a big plus - including the covered separate patio area. Close to Gardiner and the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Regular wildlife visitors in the yard. A huge treat this trip was an incredible Aurora Borealis display! Super easy reservation and check in process. Host was super communicative -- from bookings to questions to check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey cabin on the river
We had my husbands cousins and their adult children stay here while visiting us. The time flew by and they wished there stay had been longer. Communication with owners was easy and they were so accommodating! Beautiful spot for our large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just awesome
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible option for large groups
This was an incredible property for our large youth group. Dru Anne was extremely welcoming and had so many options to make our stay more positive. From the well- stocked kitchen to the plethora of towels to the rollaway beds and mats. This gave us the option we needed to have a very comfortable stay on the beautiful Yellowstone river. Incredible opportunity for all of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isaac G.

Perfect lodge for a big group
Couldn't have asked for a better staging point for our Yellowstone adventures. Plenty of room to spread out, even with two big families. The owners are very accommodating and the house had everything we needed. Elk in the yard several mornings, some great local hikes, and of course right on the river. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
The house was in the perfect location for our visit to Yellowstone and the surrounding Gardiner area. Our group of 11 sadly turned into a group of eight and there was plenty of room to gather as a group yet still have privacy when needed. This would have been the case even if all 11 would have made the trip. Dru being the perfect hostess was the cherry on top. We would definitely recommend staying here if you get the chance.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin for a large family get together. Location and setting were perfect.
Great cabin for our large fatly. We had infants to eighty year olds. Beautiful setting and location. Big open spaces for family games outside. We ate under the pavilion most nights. Lots of place settings and cookware. Dru was attentive and checked in a couple of times. We would not hesitate to recommend this place and look forward to a return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best cabin EVER!
From start to finish this was an absolute amazing place to spend the 2 days we had dedicated to the North Entrance of Yellowstone. I wish we could’ve stayed longer because it was so perfect. We had 8 people in our group and there was an entire downstairs that we did not use. We played games at the dining room table, watched TV in the upstairs family room, watched the sun go down on the deck, and enjoyed coffee on the front porch watching rabbits hop around in the yard. Dru, the incredibly accommodating owner, met us as we arrived and told us a little about the property and answered all of our questions, she even went out to the barn and got us some coffee! Even though the property is right off the main highway, it sets back enough that there is virtually no road noise at all. We slept with the windows open at night and listened to the sound of the Yellowstone River which is in the back yard. Absolutely cannot express how amazing this property is. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great house except screens
The house was great except the screens were broken or missing. Because it was hot, we had to open the windows which allowed hoards of bugs in. The screens need to be fixed and the fans cleaned. Then the house would be perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mindy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, house needs some updating and maintenance
The location was amazing and size of the house was perfect for my family. The house does need some deep cleaning and maintenance. Cobwebs in multiple places, window screens missing or broken which without AC makes it difficult to keep windows open due to flies. Outdoor fridge is missing a seal on the door making it hard to keep things cold and fridge is constantly running to keep up. Otherwise the home has great potential.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yellowstone Family Vacation
We had a really nice vacation to Montana. The lodge is in an excellent location! We also really enjoyed the outdoor space overlooking the Yellowstone River. The lodge has a really nice layout for a large group. Beds we’re comfortable and there were lots of common spaces for us to gather. We had 11 people and there was still room for many more! Upon arrival, we did have to clean the whole kitchen space and wash lots of dishes before using. If I’m being honest, the lodge needs a very good cleaning overall and some routine maintenance. Also, some in our party were missing A/C (Lots of fans were provided) and we were surprised by the self-trash removal. We didn’t remember seeing that in the description. We may have missed it. Thank you for a fun family vacation! Montana is absolutely stunning!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Aurora M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a large group visiting Yellowstone
The lodge was perfect for our multi-generational party of 13. Plenty of sleeping rooms for everyone, and the kids enjoyed playing games in the wide open space out front. We enjoyed sitting outside and having meals by the river. It was a convenient 10 minute drive to the North Entrance to YNP and to downtown Gardiner which has a grocery store, restaurants and shops. No cellphone coverage but there is good wifi in the property. The lodge itself is pretty rustic and could use a deep cleaning. Some items (shampoo, laundry soap) were missing so we had to make some unexpected trips to the store. Otherwise everything was great! The owner was very communicative and accommodating. You can tell from the little touches in each room that the owners do their best to make it a great experience for their guests. Thank you DruAnn for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion headquarters
We used the Lodge as headquarters for a 3 generation family reunion for two weeks. Our family gathered each evening on the large lawn area for children to play and the adults to visit.Three other properties in the Gardiner area were rented by other family members, but this one was perfect as the gathering place. The spreadout floor plan allowed enough privacy for a good nights sleep, One minor draw back was the two showers, it would be nice to have all three baths with a shower. There are several sitting areas, which we put to good use. The mostly city children in our family enjoyed watching the goats and cow in the pasture next door. We saw an eagle "fishing" in the river in front of the house and a deer ran from the river to across the road one evening. Owner was very helpful and friendly. She even provided an introduction to a neighbor teen who was available to child sit for us while we were there. Her recommendations on outfitters were appreciated also. A few minor repair problems were in the works to fix, but nothing that hampered our use or enjoyment of the property. We would happily return again with a large group.

About the host

Hosted by DruAnn Robidou

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John and I lived in the Gardiner area for 46 years, raising our family here and working in the outfitting and ranching businesses. We have 6 kids and 16 grandchildren. In 1996 we sold our outfitting business in the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness area near Gardiner and purchased a guide territory in Northern British Columbia. We spent our summers and falls in B.C. for 11 years. In 2006 we sold the guide area and purchased a ranch where we now live raising cattle and hay . We enjoy spending time with our family, hunting, taking horse pack trips. I also am a avid scrap booker and quilter.
The lodge was completed in 2001. It is constructed of logs that were harvested locally by John and skidded out with our team of draft horses. They were then hand peeled by our family. We did all of the building ourselves, from pouring the concrete to putting on the roof. John and DruAnn Robidou

Why they chose this property

Our property is a great place for a family reunion, girls or guys getaway trip, any kind of craft retreat, weddings and wedding receptions . Our lodge is spacious, has a big yard and overlooks the Yellowstone River. It is a great location, only being 10 minutes from the Park entrance. We have extra tables, chairs and will do all we can to accommodate your groups needs !

What makes this property unique

Obviously our location to Yellowstone and the size of the lodge are our biggest benefits. There is also world class fishing just out the back door on the legendary Yellowstone river, along with white water rafting. The scenery is awesome, whether you are seeing it from your car, our deck , hiking some of the many trails in the area or from the back of a horse while spending the afternoon with one of the many local horseback outfitters. You have all the peace and privacy of being in the country, while also being just minutes from the parks north entrance. The layout of the lodge gives everyone their own space and privacy. However for those large groups desiring more room we have an additional lodge located just up stream on the other side of our 6 acres.We have a covered log pavillion with deck overlooking the river and large yard with room for the kids to run and play games. We have hosted numerous family reunions , weddings and receptions and craft retreats. Staying with us you will see first hand why they call Montana the 'Last Best Place'.

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