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Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels
Fitness facility
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroom900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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Gardiner, MT
  • Popular LocationYellowstone Hot Springs20 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoosevelt Arch30 min drive
  • Popular LocationYellowstone National Park North Entrance31 min drive
  • AirportBozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)97 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park

Grandpa's Cabin is nicely restored for comfort and family bonding. Authentic restored logs, beautiful decor, with 4 quality Queen beds, big bathroom with shower, small kitchen, leather couch, antique table with chairs/bench, indoor/outdoor eating areas, big deck and yard with log playhouse. Barbecue grill, fire pit, on the creek. Two queen beds upstairs in loft, one down behind stairs on main floor, and a main floor bed in living area next to stove with fire in window. Bathroom on main floor. Animals all around tame and wild. Horses and dogs love attention and treats. TV/DVD/cable, WiFi if wanted, beautiful view of meadows, mountains.. Other cabins and lodge on property. Big family re-unions to just couples accommodated.

Our cabins have most all amenities ...

Get away from it all, relax, daytime walks.

Located in the mountains next to Yellowstone Park. Our road connects to Old Yellowstone trail at Yellowstone River. Takes 20-30 minutes to reach Gardiner and park pay shack via hwy 89 or Old Yellowstone Trail, (14 miles total from Gardiner). 6 miles of dirt road and 8 miles of interstate.

Come enjoy the beauty and comforts of our unique ranch log cabins and Lodge while visiting our Yellowstone Park.

Property manager

Shai McDonald

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fire pit, deck, yard, grill, private, views.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch Close to Yellowstone Park Cabin
Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch Close to Yellowstone Park Gardiner

About the neighborhood

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Roosevelt Arch and Fort Yellowstone Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 20 min drive
  • Roosevelt Arch - 30 min drive
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 31 min drive
  • Boiling River - 39 min drive
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lighthouse Restaurant - 21 min drive
  • Paradise Perk Espresso - 24 min drive
  • Grizzly Grille - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin Getaway On Ranch close to Yellowstone Park located?

This family-friendly Gardiner cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gallatin National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Yellowstone River and Yellowstone Hot Springs. Parks' Fly Shop and Yankee Jim Canyon are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Really enjoyed being away from the crowds. Waking up to the sound of elk bugling and having the herd just out the front door was a great experience. Would love to come back to this place for another vacation sometime down the road. James
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views
Slice of heaven. Very happy we booked here for our first time visiting Yellowstone National Park. Had everything we needed and kids loved loft space clubhouse. Truly a great experience and would book again with no hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful log cabin!
We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful rustic log cabin on a picturesque ranch in Montana. Though being quite comfortable, it transported us back in time to the “old west” Amazing view sitting on deck, fields, bushes, babbling brook in the foreground, snow capped mountains in the distance (we stayed in May)…just wonderful. A long scenic unpaved road to access the property was also part of the charm. Very happy we were able to stay at “grandpa’s cabin!”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

Peacefully relaxing
Very pleasant would most definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karmen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
We were vacationing to Yellowstone and wanted a place other than a hotel. This place was clean, cozy and felt like a home. Also the sheets smelled fresh! A place we could relax after a long day of touring and make supper to enjoy outside with our family. The grounds were great to go for walks and visit the horses. My whole family enjoyed and we made a lot of memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Ranch Experience
Our family had a wonderful time at this property and would highly recommend. It's likely we will be back soon for another visit. This is such a unique and beautiful setting and a great way to explore a backroad in a famous valley in Montana. The key with this property is getting exactly what we expected. We didn't want a hotel, we didn't mind the drive from the main road, and we value the quiet and privacy of being in a rural setting. The area is stunning, the quiet was fantastic and our kids didn't watch a single minute of TV for all of the things around them to keep them busy. (They are 7 and 5.) They played in the creek on the property, visited the animals who came to say hello, had a camp fire, and got their own beads in the loft each night. This is a cabin, to be sure, so don't expect multiple closed bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms, but the views and the setting were spot on. Be comfortable with a gravel road approach and enjoy the sunsets on the deck. We came to float and fish the Yellowstone River, and the location was great for that. One of our put-ins was right at the bottom of the access road to the property. It was also a bonus that Yellowstone hot spring was right at the bottom of the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
The McDonald Ranch is truly a slice of Heaven. My family, including my father in law and three teenagers, all loved this home and property. Saw tons of wildlife. The prairie dogs are adorable! Home had every week needed and was very comfortable. Such a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Cabin
Just what we were looking for. Rustic means that its not a Hilton resort. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay!
This cabin was beautifully located and decorated. Gives you a rustic feel and you can hear the sounds of wildlife, but know you are safe since you’re on the Ranch. The hosts were extremely amiable when we locked ourselves out of the house at 10:30pm as well! Came by within 10 minutes to assist us. Definitely recommend this cabin at Shai’s ranch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin with SPECTACULAR views!
The scenery was beautiful. The horses were friendly. The sheets were soft! My family of 7 LOVED Grandpa's Cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was nice
Was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA C., PARRISH,Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
an authentic cowboly cabin
this is our 2cnd time staying here,we love the little rustic cabin.it's the little house on the prairie but with moderen conveniences.it gives you the full Montana feeling.We are not into modern cabins or camping cabin trailer park type of places.we love the view here and the quiet.the owners dogs,Finn and Sadie were a very welcome fun guest every morning.That Finn is so smart and loves his ball throwing time.i wanted to take him home!we had 7 in this cabin and it worked out.there is only 1 bathroom so for larger crowds you just have to be patient...bring it back to the old ways and not be in so much hurry.enjoy the scenary and the elk herd travelling across the mountain and the deer that come through.if you want a true Montana experience,book this sweet cabin.it will be a great memory maker!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
This was an amazing cabin in a secluded location in a family ranch. It was awesome to be able to get away from the crowds in the evenings. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the fire pit out back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
The people where great to work with. We had to cut our trip short but enjoyed the time we spent there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Montana visit!
Everything I ever dreamed of! Nice clean cabin with plenty of furnishings, kitchenware, etc. SO much wildlife! Did see a wolf almost at the front door, so watch out! Will return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous scenery
Wonderful little cabin in the woods. Elk every evening and morning. Off the beaten path, so nice and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
father and sons
we arrived late but had no issues finding place or getting in. Place was very clean and well furnisher. Ambience was perfect for a father and his sons to get away. We really enjoyed our stay. Because of my mistake, we needed to stay an additional day. Shai was very gracious and accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Beautiful scenery nice and quiet place. I will recommende it to anyone who would like to go and have a good time

10/10 Excellent

LAURINDA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
The cabin is exactly as pictured and the views are amazing. Even with other homes on the property you definitely feel secluded which is exactly what we wanted. The cabin was clean and comfortable. There is no air conditioner and I only mention this because it was one of my search criteria when looking for a cabin. We were able to open the windows on the warmer days and be comfortable. The nights are very cool. The owner was very responsive and kind, and the horses/dogs were friendly. We really enjoyed this escape from reality and were able to just relax and forget about the stress of everyday life. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of Heaven.
Our stay was better than we could have expected. The homeowner was very gracious and kind. We saw Elk and white tails with their fawns. The property was beautiful and located close to Yellowstone but far enough away to enjoy the serenity if nature. We are planning a return trip next year. Thank you Shai McDonald for helping make this a memorable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Deb B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous but far
This was an amazingly beautiful location. Gods country. So peaceful. But that being said- it was very remote. We actually left a night early as the location was not working for us in our Yellowstone park travels After 6-8 Hrs in a car ,a long drive up a mountain one lane dirt road was too much for us. I also want to kindly tell the owners that someone needs to check on the property for cleanliness before each renter arrives. The cabin definitely was not cleaned thoroughly. The freezer was dirty,the bottom of fridge was dirty,the trash can was disgusting. If there were any cleaning products there such as Lysol I would have wiped everything down but there was zero cleaning products, The kitchen counter in front of microwave was sticky with coffee spills from previous renters and mouse poop on same area and on shelf of pots and pans below. Sink in bathroom had dead and live moths in it. The floor needed a good sweep which my Husband did. A quick walk thru would have corrected this before a quest arrived. I feel badly criticizing the property because of the beautiful location but as a former Home Away owner for years of a Cape Cod Mass rental property I know what expectations renters do have and the owner does need to be aware of issues. In closing ,this is a stunning spot but the remoteness is not for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Naveen s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A scary and unlivable place
We drove into gardener and found a nice populated city waiting for us. However, don't let this fool you, the drive to this cabin was 40 min into the forest. We were driving on dirt and we were led into the middle of the mountains. Our hearts were pounding as we got closer, we eventually even lost signal. We finally got there and it was a house straight from a horror movie. The pictures shown are complete lies, instead picture any house from any horror movie. We could've died there and no one would've known because it was so deep in the forest. There was no lights and the house door was left open. My daughter started crying and my wife refused to step out of the vehicle. IT WAS THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. NO ONE SHOULD EVER VISIT OR RENT THIS PLACE IN THE FUTURE.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Mountain Ranch Experience
Six miles off the highway on a dirt road that follows a creek up the mountain, (aprx 13 miles from Yellowstone) Grandpa’s cabin is certainly away from it all. Cabin is exactly as pictured and described. It is no frills, but clean, and draft free and there is Plenty of hot water. Know that this is a 1 room cabin. Only interior door is to bathroom. The gas log fireplace maintains temperature set on thermostat. The beds are comfortable and all linens are good quality. The property manager answers inquiries within an hour or two. There are a few other cabins on the property, but each has privacy. Our favorite parts were: The horses and dogs like to greet you. The views are amazing . We watched elk herd, including young every morning and evening. Least favorite part is that it takes a least 25 minutes to get to Gardiner for gas or food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., CA

Grandpa cabin was adorable
We absolutely loved the Ranch! Grandpa’s cabin was perfect for our family of 5. All the kids had their own beds and it was warm and cozy. It was also close to Yellowstone. We will defiantly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zoe D.

Beautiful cabin, great location near Yellowstone
We loved this cabin. It was perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids. The outlook is gorgeous and the location near Yellowstone and also the stunning Tom Miner Basin is terrific. The kids had a great time playing in the icy cold creek and making s’mores on the fire pit in the evenings. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018