Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides, Zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

Gardiner, Montana
$431 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Nestled in the heart of the Gallatin mountain range, the Stermitz Ranch has been in our family since 1900. We hope that you enjoy the area as much as we do! Our cozy cabin offers the best of both worlds- all of the peace and seclusion for a truly relaxing vacation, yet still located only 12 miles from the North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the shops and restaurants of Gardiner. The cabin is located 5 miles from the highway on a gravel/dirt road which is maintained by the county. Then it's an easy 7 highway miles into Gardiner, MT which is the north entrance to Yellowstone. This cabin is surrounded by fir trees, willows, and aspens with amazing mountain views. There are 3 other cabins nearby. Enjoy viewing the elk, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and occasionally moose, wolves, and bears who frequent the vast open spaces that the ranch has to offer. Horses, cows, and chickens also call this breathtaking place home. Spend time befriending the horses and then let them take you on a memorable ride to the top of the mountain! We also have a Zip Line available on the ranch (ages 5 and up) as well as Whitewater Rafting on the nearby Yellowstone River. Activities typically run from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but dates can vary so please double check with us. If we have enough help, sometimes we are able to offer horseback rides into the fall. Please check with us to confirm dates for activities.

Our cabin is the perfect place to relax. The living room boasts large picture windows with incredible views, and a patio door opening to a large covered porch, vaulted ceiling (with beams from a local historic bridge), a large gas fireplace, and comfortable seating. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and all utensils needed to create wonderful meals to be enjoyed inside or out on the covered porch.

The covered porch, which is equipped with a gas grill and outdoor dining set, is the perfect area for barbecues, viewing the abundant wildlife, and watching the incredible sunsets while sipping a glass of wine. Relax and enjoy the cool evening breezes on a hot summer day. The backyard offers lots of room for setting up a badminton game, volleyball, or horseshoes.

The cabin has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It offers two master suites each with a king-sized bed and a private bath, and two additional rooms. One of the rooms has a bunk bed, and the other room has a bunk bed and an additional queen bed. The bunk rooms share a bathroom. The cabin sleeps 8-10 people.

Unplug! The cabin does not have wifi or cell service, but there is a land line. Also, please note that the cabin does NOT have a washer and dryer, but there is a laundromat in Gardiner, which is 12 miles from the cabin.

Our cabin is located 20 minutes from Yellowstone Park, 30 minutes from Chico Hot Springs, 10 minutes from world-class fishing on the Yellowstone River, and mere minutes from horseback riding with us on the Stermitz Ranch. In the winter you can cross-country ski and snowshoe from the back door. We are also only 2 hours from snowmobiling in the world-renowned Cooke City area. If you prefer a more laid back vacation, you can spend hours sitting on the porch drinking coffee, reading by the fire, viewing wildlife, sketching the amazing scenery, identifying wildflowers and animal tracks, petting the horses and colts, taking a nature hike from your back door, taking a zip line tour or whitewater rafting.

We are sure that your Yellowstone area vacation will be a unique and memorable experience. We look forward to meeting you!
Your host,
Stacy Stermitz
P.S. If this cabin is full, or if you need additional lodging for your group, we also have other cabins available.

*Please note the strict cancellation policy. In order to further protect your trip outside of the 60 day cancellation policy, purchasing trip insurance is highly recommended.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Michele V.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    The cabin was cozy and is on a historic ranch. We knew it was located 4.8 miles up a mountain on an unfinished road which adds 15 minutes. The road was decent and worth it for us as we were looking forward to solitude amidst Yellowstone scenery. However, the pictures currently in the listing do not show the newer, very large house with an extra building, UTVs and trucks parked across the property, etc. - unexpected and disappointing as otherwise the back porch view is stunning. We spotted the horses and a couple of elk on two mornings. The cabin itself needs some TLC such as replacement of the scratched teflon pans, broken drawers fixed, electrical attention, and could benefit from a grading of the final driveway. The owner was terrific in communicating and was willing to accommodate us when we had a car problem, even answering the phone while she was on a plane! Overall this was much better than staying in the town of Gardiner while being convenient to the town and north entrance of Yellowstone.

  • Zachary H.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    We had a wonderful and relaxing stay in this Cabin. The Cabin was very clean, well stocked, and spacious, and the surrounding view was breathtaking. Our party enjoyed having evening dinners on the back porch and stargazing after the sun went down. We spent a lot of time in Yellowstone Park, and also went on a rafting trip with Montana Whitewater which located about 25 minutes away.This area is quite close to the North entrance of Yellowstone - around a 30 minute drive - and is accessible by a gravel/dirt road which our rental cars had no problems handling.

  • Andy H.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    The check-in was simple. The kitchen had everything needed for preparing meals for a large group of adults and kids.

  • Joe D.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    The property was great and very relaxing. It is very clear in the description that there is no washing machine so it wasn't a suprise. I would just say that to have a cabin that sleeps 10 people for almost a week it would make it so much better to have a washing machine on the property. It takes away from the overall experience to have to take time out of our vacation to do laundry in a town 30 minutes away. This is the only issue we had with the property.

  • Bill D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Bests views, close to Yellowstone and very nice accommodations.

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Close proximity to Gardiner and Yellowstone. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Beautiful location and very nice host. Enjoyed daily walks from the cabin and Harper the dog was a perfect companion.

  • Will B.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    Great mountain experience with a well stocked kitchen.

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Quiet and beautiful. It was easy to get to the Park, however staying on the property was better than the Park.. i found a place by the crerk to sit with my feet in the water. This was so good for me. Thanks Stacy. Thanks zHarper!

  • JO B.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 14, 2024

    This setting is beautiful and I would recommend it for families with kids. That being said, although the direct communication with the owner was great, it would be more helpful to have a book or folder containing necessary info rather than having small individual notes posted throughout the house...they have lots of nice clocks conveniently located throughout the house. Still, none worked (need batteries). Lastly, we have stayed at several vrbo and have never been asked to strip beds put linen in bags, and take out the trash. A cleaning fee is collected, and no guest in anyone's house should be expected to do housework.

  • Chane R.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 21, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay here very much. Stacy was a great host!

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$431+
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