Experience comfort at The Bucking Moose (#02) The Loft, just 1 minute from Yellowstone!

West Yellowstone, Montana
$408 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

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Bath 1

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Sleep 6

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This 2-room suite is set with 3 queen beds, and a full bath with a tub. The main room has a full kitchen, dining table, and a queen-sized bed. The secondary bedroom has 2 queens, one of which is in a secluded lofted sleeping nook. Ideally located for exploring Yellowstone National Park, enjoying year-round outdoor recreation, and taking advantage of more affordable lodging options for a day of skiing at Big Sky Resort.

Just approximately ½ mile from downtown, you'll have easy access to West Entrance, local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, shopping, outdoor outfitters, and family-friendly attractions. From the West Entrance, follow the scenic Madison River toward Madison Junction and discover some of Yellowstone's most iconic landscapes, geothermal features, and wildlife-viewing areas. Spend the day exploring, return to town for dinner and shopping, or plan a winter day trip to Big Sky—all from one convenient location.

Explore Yellowstone

The West Entrance is the most conveniently located of all the entrances to Yellowstone National Park. Some of the highlights accessible from the West Entrance include:

-Old Faithful & Upper Geyser Basin – Home to Yellowstone's most famous geyser and one of the world's largest concentrations of geysers and hot springs. 45 mins
-Grand Prismatic Spring – One of Yellowstone's most spectacular sights, known for its brilliant blue, green, yellow, and orange colors. 45 mins
-Midway Geyser Basin – Located near Grand Prismatic Spring and home to several impressive geothermal features.
-Norris Geyser Basin – One of the park's hottest and most dynamic geothermal areas, with constantly changing features and dramatic landscapes. 1hr
-Madison River – A beautiful introduction to Yellowstone, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, fishing, and scenic drives.
-Firehole Canyon & Firehole River – Dramatic scenery, geothermal features, and beautiful stretches of river. 45 mins
-Fountain Paint Pot & Lower Geyser Basin – Colorful hot springs, bubbling mud pots, and geysers. 45 mins
-Gibbon Falls – A scenic waterfall along the road between Madison and Norris. 45 mins
-Yellowstone Lake & Hayden Valley – For those with more time, continue farther into the park for expansive scenery and excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. 2.5- 3hrs

Highlights
-Dog Friendly - $50 pet fee must be paid. 1 dog per room max
-Quality bedding is provided for a comfortable night's sleep. Please note that the bedding contains feathers and is not hypoallergenic; alternative bedding is not available.
-Drip pot coffee maker
-Air conditioning

Supplies for your stay
To help get your stay started, we provide:

-3 rolls of toilet paper
-1 box of facial tissues per bathroom
-Body wash
-Shampoo
-Conditioner
-Hand soap in the bathroom
-Dish soap
-1 sponge
-1 roll of paper towels
-Basic kitchenware to prepare a meal
-Salt & Pepper
-Trash Bags
-Pack of sanitizing wipes

If you need anything extra during your stay, two grocery stores are located within a mile of the property, making it easy to pick up any additional essentials you may need.

House Policies
-No smoking
-No outside fires

Important Information
-The home is located near [road/downtown/etc.]
-No satellite Tv
-Please review the photos, sleeping arrangements, amenities and property description carefully before booking to ensure the home meets your needs.

Wi-Fi speeds cannot be guaranteed and may vary based on weather, usage, or service conditions in the area. Please keep in mind that West Yellowstone is a gateway community surrounded by protected wilderness. Infrastructure and development are intentionally limited in many areas to help preserve the natural environment and the character of the region.

Year-Round Outdoor Adventure

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Summer brings opportunities to explore Yellowstone, book guided tours, fly fish nearby rivers, hike scenic trails, mountain bike, kayak or paddleboard, and enjoy a refreshing swim.

Winter transforms the area into a snowy playground. Explore Yellowstone by snowmobile from the West Entrance, ride the scenic Two Top snowmobile trails, cross-country ski the nearby World-Renowned Rendezvous Ski Trails, or enjoy sledding, tubing, and snowshoeing.

Yellowstone National Park Operating Dates

The West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park operates seasonally. The summer season typically runs from the 3rd Saturday in April through November 1st. The entrance closes for the fall shoulder season and typically reopens in mid-December for the winter oversnow travel season, which runs through mid-March. After the winter oversnow season ends, the West Entrance remains closed until the summer season begins in April.

Operating dates are subject to change based on park conditions. Please confirm current Yellowstone National Park operating dates before booking your stay.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property Iron/ironing Board
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Concierge Services Golf Privileges (optional)
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Dining Table Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Basketball Birdwatching Casino Cross-country Skiing Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Ice Skating Kayaking Marina Motor Boating Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rafting Rock Climbing Sailing Skiing Sledding Snowboarding Snowmobiling Swimming Theme Parks Water Skiing Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing Zoo
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Madeline G.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Nice place! Clean and very close to Yellowstone west entrance.

  • Laura D.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    The location is perfect for restaurants and shopping. Everything is walking distance.

  • Kathleen H.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    The loft was very nice and dog friendly. It was extremely clean and beds were comfortable. The only problem we had was the door wasn’t locking with the code and they responded immediately to adjust it. It was a great stay and we highly recommend.

  • Whitney L.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2024

    Stayed Apr 7, 2024

    We had a great time on our loft. Very easy check in, very convenient to everything

  • Benjamin H.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2022

    Stayed Oct 6, 2022

    Overall it was good. There were only two spoons for six people. Left a message with the manager on the first day and didn't hear back. The beds were comfortable and clean. Even in October, we were grateful for the airconditioner.

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2022

    Stayed Sep 26, 2022

    This little apartment was convenient to everything in west Yellowstone. Perfect for a cozy little place to sleep and small kitchen for cooking.

  • Justin R.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2022

    Stayed Sep 7, 2022

    Decent little sleeping loft. A little roomier than it looked to me in the photos, but pretty small. Obviously a little pricy due to being a tourist town. A little more run-down than it looks in the pictures, but not shabby. The mattress on one of the double beds seemed to sag pretty badly, which made for an uncomfortable night for one of my traveling companions. A little bit of a funny smell in the entryway before you go up the stairs to the loft, but it was minor and I didn't notice it upstairs. Unfortunately the shampoo and body wash were empty in the bathroom, but there were plenty of towels. Kitchen appliances seemed nice but we didn't use them. Room seemed clean, though the vents on the 2 large portable A/C units could have used a cleaning. One of the A/C units also seemed to be malfunctioning while we were there. Customer service picked up the phone right away even though we called late, though I'm not sure if they ever sent a service person over or not. (You're likely to miss phone calls in when you're in Yellowstone, which may have happened to me. I'll give the benefit of the doubt that they called back and I missed it.) There's not much on-property parking, but we managed OK. Overall a pretty good experience, but I have reason to be concerned that the door lock code may not change regularly, which I found alarming. and which drops my rating from a 4 to a 3.

  • Soumya K.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2022

    Stayed Aug 23, 2022

    Convenient location, close to the national park entrance, close to the shops & restaurants. The inside is fairly dated. Really worn out/dirty carpets. Supplies in the kitchen were sparse. Bathroom had plenty of towels. It worked ok for our purpose, given we used the suite for showering & sleeping. The AC in the kitchen area worked in fits & starts. The nights were cool enough that opening a window cooled down the space.

  • Jessica M.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    Place was great. Loved having a kitchenette and it had all the stuff to make simple dinners. The small cooler provided was an added bonus that made traveling within the park easier. Close to everything; food store, restaurants, West Yellowstone entrance. Place is as described. One of our fellow guests could not find their key one night and all their belongings (phone and keys) were in there place. We assisted them by calling management (number provided in email and on paper in cabin) and emailing for them and still have not heard back from them. Luckily the other key was found and they got in but it could have been a disaster and they would have been stranded.

  • Justin B.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2022

    Stayed Jun 28, 2022

    The Bucking Moose Grizzly Suite is up a flight of stairs after entering the door where you'll find three beds. It's perfect for 3 young cozy couples or a family of 6. We had 5 family plus one boyfriend--we brought along an airbed for the boyfriend--there was a perfect nook for it. We like to stay in VRBO properties and for the price compared to what we're used to primarily in remote locations in the South we were a little disappointed--it was aged and minimalistic. That being said the price was relevant to all other lodging in West Yellowstone when considering we had six people. We stayed two nights and found the suite had everything we needed from fresh, clean linens to a kitchenette with a full-size fridge/freezer where we were able to chill our food and freeze our water bottles for the ice chest. We enjoy cooking to save a little money but no grill at this property so plan for kitchenette or just go to the Buffalo Bar a two block walk away. The food there was great, the server worked hard, and it was reasonably priced for a tourist town. There were air conditioners in both rooms. The one in the room that contains the kitchenette didn't work too well though. Fortunately the nights were cool enough we could open all the windows to cool it down for a good sleep. Beds slept well. Our teens found a hike within about 25 minutes that led them to a spectacular viewpoint since we could only be in the park on even days this year due to the floods in the Northern section. While they did that the wife and I strolled the little town. The homemade ice cream place on the main drag was delicious. All-in-all not a bad choice at all for a family of 5 or 6 people.

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