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Gardiner, Montana
$385 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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 floorplans 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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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Laura

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    Great location. Awesome, wide open spaces, quiet, wildlife, amenities, friendly host.

  • Colby P.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    The cabin was simple and loaded with all necessary items I needed to enjoy my stay. Very clean upon arrival, all cooking equipment was ready to use. Very quiet and tranquil area to rest.

  • Cherie Y.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Wonderful communication, prettier than pictures, very comfy, great location, everything you need, and the wildlife (elk) right there in the yard!

  • Alice H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    We were very pleased with the property and the location. Gardiner and Yellowstone National Park were 10 -15 minutes away, close enough for travel back and forth, and far enough to be in a quiet, peaceful area.The cabin was well furnished and the weather was warm enough we could sit out on the patio to watch the sunset and use the grill for steaks.Elk frequented the property and we saw prong-horned deer on our travels to Gardiner and back.An SUV is helpful, as the road to and from the property is gravel, but pretty well maintained.

  • Nicole K.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    Perfect home base for our Yellowstone trip. Cabin was quiet and we loved all of the wildlife in the background. Beautiful backdrop of mountains all around. Cabin was clean and well stocked. We loved our stay at Wade’s cabin!

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Our stay at Wade's cabin was pretty much perfect!! The cabin is cozy, clean, and well maintained, and he has stocked it with just about anything you might need (coolers, ice packs, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, dish soap, paper towels, spices, various dry pantry goods, coffee, bear spray, bug spray, etc....). Wade was very responsive to all communications, and you can tell that guest satisfaction is very important to him. We would definitely look to stay at Wade's cabin again if we come back to this area! Thanks, Wade, for helping making our trip have a great home base in Gardiner!!!

  • Tracy G.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    This cabin was perfect for four friends on a weekend getaway. It had a bed for each of us and two bathrooms, was well stocked in supplies we couldn’t bring on our flights, and was so close to Yellowstone!

  • Julie H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    We all loved Wade’s cabin! The perfect place for our family to create memories for a lifetime. Thank you Wade!

  • Teresa L.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    From start to finish our Yellowstone trip was beyond our expectations. I cannot express how amazing it was to enter the cabin at the end of the day. Cook our own meals, watch the storms roll in over the hills, sleep in silence, avoid all crowds. Just loved it.

  • PRITISUNDAR D.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    We were 6 Adults and 2 kids stayed for 3 nights , this was perfect vacation home for us. This is very close to North entrance of Yellow stone NP , that was very convenient to go to NP anytime of the day .

  • Dave P.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Unfortunately we were only able to stay @ Wade’s cabin because our friend got sick and was hospitalized. Wade’s cabin was clean and very close To Gardiner and its entrance to Yellowstone. Wade was responsive every time I text. This place is great for families. Other cabins right next door & we met & talked w/ them.

  • Kim S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Cute cabin with everything you need inside. Great location convenient to North Yellowstone entrance. We loved all the elk in the field outside the cabin and enjoyed grilling out on the lovely patio. Best part, there was a University of TN magnet on the refrigerator, Go Vols! We felt right at home!

  • Jonathan B.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Great base camp for visiting Yellowstone National Park. We spent six days in the park - three focused on wildlife in Lamar Valley, one focused on Beartooth pass to the east, one on the upper loop scenery, and one on the touristy spots of grand prismatic and old faithful. All are accessible from the northwest entrance with a reasonable drive. Cabin was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. Cabin has a nice outdoor porch area to sit outside under cover. The dirt road to Gardiner is an easy drive and regularly had elk and pronghorn antelope wandering about. The scenery is beautiful (see photo). Gardiner has some good places to eat. Wade’s communication was great and the process was easy. This cabin worked great for us and we recommend it.

  • Anne D.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    Wonderful

  • Jason B.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Everything just like listed. Close to park but not right in town. Elk in the yard. Amazing stargazing. Wonderful mountain view from back patio. Clean and had everything we needed. My family loved it.

  • Jack G.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Great location to view Elk and surrounding mountains just north of Yellowstone Park. Minutes from Gardner and supplies. Quite and cozy.

  • Brenda K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    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!

  • Thomas O.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    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

  • Daniel J.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Wade was a pleasure to deal with, answered all the questions we had and the whole process was super easy. The cabin is perfectly located just a few minutes from Gardiner and from the North West entrance to Yellowstone. (Seriously the only complaint I have is the 5 mile gravel road to the cabin... We were on a Harley and it was really rough on the bike.) That said, the vote of devil's slide every morning was beautiful. The cabin had EVERYTHING we could possibly need. We had a herd of elk come visit one evening. The town of Gardiner is welcoming and quaint. We loved our stay.

  • James R.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Cabin was immaculate clean with everything you would want in the kitchen. The views were spectacular and the host easy to deal with.

  • Mica H.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    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!

  • Mark G.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    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!

  • Patricia C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    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.

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