Log Lodge, Family friendly, near Yellowstone Park on our private ranch

Gardiner, Montana
$1040 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

This property is the original 'McDonald family homestead', 20 minutes from Yellowstone Park line, 25-30 minutes to pay shack in Gardiner. 6 miles of dirt road and 8 miles of interstate highway.
* It consists of a log lodge on the hill, 3 log cabins down by the creek
* private from each other
* the lodge-- 6 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home that sleeps 12, more if needed at extra cost; 6500 square feet.

King Master suite with walk in rock shower, big jacuzzi tub with beautiful mountain/meadow views, double sink, walk in closet, and upper balcony deck. 2nd floor.

3 Queen bedrooms with a bath/shower tp share, double sinks,
* twin bed in 1 of the queen bedrooms with 16' climbing wall and rope.
2nd floor

*Antique queen bedroom with bath attached, very comfy/cozy. 2nd floor.

*Twin bed in loft Workout area. 2nd floor. Close to Antique queen room.

*Downstairs main ground floor is 1 queen bed in rec room area. 1 bathroom downstairs.
*Downstairs is main floor area with kitchen, great room, walk out to decks, yard, parking, etc.

*Large kitchen with multiple stations, all equipped with everything, 2 sinks, 2 refrigerators, double oven, lots of sitting in area. Opens to dining room with 6 chairs at table.

*Open great room with large couches, leather recliner chair and big rock fireplace. There are 72 windows in lodge, the views are beautiful and plentiful.

Laundry room with LG front load washer/dryer.
Lodge made with logs up to 40 inches in diameter.

Big deck out front opens to nice green yard with automatic sprinklers, a fire pit, more land to stretch out on, & a very large quality trampoline with safety net.

Views of Yellowstone Park mountains, meadows, wildlife, forests, and the company of our ranch's friendly horses, cats, dogs, cows.

We like to think you are coming to get away from it all & hoping you don't get too tempted with the cable and wifi. Let us know if you need it disconnected. Families claim to bond more when not so tempted. Cell service is not the best in Montana or Wyoming area of the park, & Verizon is the best coverage. NO cell service in the mountains at ranch.

We do have a log barn and attached indoor arena above the lodge higher on the hill for private use only. Many guests come watch the ranch girls ride and rope in the arena when they happen to be between rodeos, visit the cats in the hay, and the miniature cows in the pens. The smaller animals are penned by the barn and arena for their protection from the wildlife.

We have a resident elk herd of a few hundred. They have their babies throughout the basin, as well as in and around the cabins, lodge, & along the road. Howl for the wolves at night, enjoy no city lights up here and many a bright stars and beautiful big sky!

We are open year around. The beauty never stops!

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Games Note From Host: Outdoor Space For Smoking, No Cigs On Ground Plz Smoke-free Property Stereo Video Library Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Garden
  • INTERNET

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Arcade/game Room Fitness Center Playground
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Living Room Trampoline Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Casino Cross-country Skiing Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Hunting Ice Skating Kayaking Motor Boating Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rafting Rock Climbing Skiing Sledding Snowmobiling Swimming Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony Yard
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Kitchen Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices 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 : 16

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kayra E.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    So great!

  • Joshua W.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    The Lodge was incredible. We felt like we were staying at the Yellowstone Ranch. We spent time with the horses on property and saw tons of elk and deer in our backyard! The views were amazing as far as you could see!

  • Toni C.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Our jaws dropped when we arrived! What an awesome property! From the views to the interior, we felt like millionaires! Shai was very helpful and accommodating! Highly recommend!

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay here. All basics and many extras accounted for. Gorgeous home and property. Great communication from the host. Would love to stay here again!One small flag for others — the WiFi is not super strong if you need that while here.

  • Randall W.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The Lodge is an amazing place to stay! We had 13 in our group and more than enough room to relax. The decor was so awesome and views even better!!! Please book with Shai - she is so professional

  • Robert E.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    What an amazing place in a beautiful place and gorgeous views. The host family was amazing, prompt to respond and friendly

  • Jennifer N.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Loved the location of the property for a vacation - it was peaceful and the starry sky was amazing at night. And the proximity to Yellowstone was a huge plus.

  • Rick W.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    The lodge was a fantastic location. Surrounding mountainside, lots of elk herds and one of the best homes with everything we could need. We had a great time with all the family. The girls met Shai and loved the time discussing the McDonald family. Including her memories growing up as a child. We would recommend this location any time.

  • Isabella F.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    The cabin is as straightforward to find. The listing description and photos were exactly as described, and the cleanliness of the home was impeccable. It was a key part of our experience and would recommend

  • Anne S.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    This is an ideal property for a large group. It’s remote location is great for star gazing with huge windows for animal viewing. Kitchen is well equipped and seating at tables for lots of guests. Gas grill, two refrigerators, two sinks and laundry facilities were wonderful. Decor and fireplace made it cozy. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Proximity to Yellowstone is a plus but be sure to build in some time to relax and enjoy this beauty.

  • Jean-Michel B.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Amazing stay at Shai’s lodge. The view is simply incredible and the house was ideal for families with young kids. Everyone had a wonderful time and more importantly, precious memories that will stay forever.

  • Traci S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    OMG! Where to start! The pictures do NOT do this property justice.What a beautiful home and beautiful property. Everyone in our group truly enjoyed their stay!

  • Darlene H.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Everything and i mean EVERYTHING was incredible!! There were actual tears when we had to leave. It substantially exceeded all our expectaions. The views, the animals, the Virginia neighbors, the porch, the HOUSE all of it was perfect. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous venue. This trip has been epic.

  • Shane M.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Wonderful place. Great view. Family enjoyed every minute of our stay.

  • Kellie B.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    My family enjoyed this beautiful lodge and the views did not disappoint. Overall the beds were comfortable and there was an abundance of seating. We liked the puzzles and basketball game as well. The only drawback was that you could not see the creek from the house and it was 6.5 miles off the main road on a dirt road. We loved how close it was to the entrance of Yellowstone.

  • Joanne W.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at the McDonald family lodge. The views were breathtaking and the lodge had everything that we needed for our family. The kids enjoyed the trampoline, rock climbing wall, and indoor basketball hoops. We took walks down to the horses and enjoyed the creek running through the property. The drive to Yellowstone was about 30 minutes and the road to the house was as stated in the description. We would highly recommend the lodge and we hope to return.

  • Britney P.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    We had a great week!

  • Karen L.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Our family traveled from all over to meet for 1 week and enjoy Yellowstone. The pictures of the house looked great but when we arrived we were amazed. What a truly amazing house inside and out. The road in is a little rough but well worth it. The beds were comfortable and the heated floor in the master bath was special. Wonderful family trip. Also the extra play equipment for the kids made everyone happy

  • Nora J.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Peace full clean great home great hostess

  • William F.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Loved the area

  • Jeannette S.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    Lodge offered everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful inside. Beautiful biews!

  • Steven H.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    Incredible house, views, wildlife, & location that allowed us to experience the national treasure of Yellowstone in a relaxing environment! We had an amazing vacation. Thank you!!!

  • Anna V.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    We couldn’t have booked a better place, I have never stayed in a more gorgeous cabin! Property manager was the absolute best. House was so clean and cozy, and the view is absolutely stunning.

  • Jessica B.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    A beautiful wooden lodge that gives you a wonderful break to unplug and be in nature with all the comforts of home! Beautiful setting to get away from it all! Highly recommend

  • Brandon W.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    We planned our trip for my husband’s birthday. We have rented many homes on VRBO over the years. This was the most beautiful well maintained welcoming home we have ever stayed in. Watching the animals was so enjoyed by all of us. I can’t say enough how wonderful this home is. Thank you

  • Tasha W.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    We enjoyed staying in this lodge with our whole family of 14! The house had plenty of room, beautiful views and plenty of things for the kids to do both inside and out!! We loved staying here and that it was private and although off the beaten path, still close to things to do! This lodge has all the things though, so you don’t feel like you have to leave!

  • Robert M.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    Fabulous setting close to Yellowstone, the log lodge is an architectural masterpiece in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Comfortable and extremely well equipped for a memorable family trip. It was hard to leave at the end of our stay.

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    This cabin is stunning! It is exactly what you think of when you think of a mountain lodge in Yellowstone. It is remote and peaceful. Drinking coffee in the living room looking out of the massive windows at the mountain was my favorite part. There were so many features that were kid friendly that my 3 year old had a blast from the moment we walked in. She immediately found the indoor trampoline, the rock climbing wall and the toy horses. Overall it was a wonderful stay!

  • Tina b.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    It was amazing. The cabin was awesome and had plenty of space for 8 people. Close to Yellowstone and Gardiner. And the view was great. Got to see and hear elk which was awesome. Also seen some mule deer and big horn sheep. Overall would stay here again. Loved everything about it

  • Ken M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    The lodge was awesome as were the views. Our family had a fantastic time and were sorry to have to come home Ken.

  • Karl S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    The Lodge was simply amazing. My family including children and grandchildren enjoyed an incredible getaway to beautiful Yellowstone! The property and home were gorgeous and we watched Elk in the back yard and a mountain goat on a sheer face from the back window! Beautifully appointed rustic lodge with outstanding kitchen and plenty of sleeping quarters! Shai was wonderful to work with! This will not disappoint!

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