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Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park!

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
At Little Trail Creek Cabins, take in the majestic views of Yellowstone Park & Paradise Valley from The Lookout Cabin. Unwind in the full kitchen with island, then relax by exploring thousands of acres of public land just beyond your doorstep.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park!

Stay like a local at Little Trail Creek Cabins.

Stay like a local! 5mins from Gardiner, Montana- Yellowstone NationalParks North Entrance & the Hot Springs! Newly remodeled. After driving it’s the perfect place to be outdoors exploring or relaxing. Babysitting & pet sitting available most days. Enjoy a Cowboy Cookout with western ham & beans with cornbread,cooked over an open fire! (See full menu offerings).Or pick up a loaded western quiche, elk spaghetti, chicken enchiladas, elk chili & more. It’s perfect to have a homemade meal waiting for you the day of arrival!

The Lookout Cabin has amazing views of Yellowstone Park & Paradise Valley. Just three miles from Yellowstone Hot Springs! It is one of four rental cabins on this 13 acre property. The backyard is thousands of acres of public land. The property borders Little Trail Creek. Just 4 miles from Gardiner, Montana - Yellowstone National Parks North Entrance. Elk & deer are on the property most every day of the year. Bears are likely in the fall.

Main level has one queen bedroom, full kitchen with island, dining room, living room, laundry & bathroom.

Upper loft is a king bedroom with two twin beds in the form of a couch- daybed with a pop up twin trundle underneath. The refrigerator is 60 inches tall & 25 wide.
There are no closets or dressers in the bedrooms. We chose to maximize the space! The beds are super comfy with a wide array of pillows. Tons of activities to do on the property rain (rare or shine)! Including ax throwing, trampoline, fire pits horse shoes, corn hole, horse and wildlife viewing and more! There’s a toy shack out back filled with fun activities!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Pets must be crated if unattended. We have crate avail No pets allowed on the furniture. We have sheets to cover furniture.$50-$100 fee for pet hair

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Overlooking Yellowstone National Park Paradise Valley
Overlooking Yellowstone National Park Paradise Valley

About the neighborhood

Map
Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Gardiner Community Library - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Roosevelt Arch - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild West Corral - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Room to explore! 13acre horse ranch overlooking YNP 5mins to hot springs & park! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place to Stay!

This was the perfect place for my wife and I to stay during our first trip to Yellowstone. Very close to the North entrance, and a little outside of Gardiner. We saw elk every day here! The bed is very comfortable and the kichen was well stocked with cooking tools a
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

Beautiful home, gorgeous view. Quick drive into town and close to shops and restaurants in Gardiner. 10/10 would return and rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We absolutely loved our stay!!! Just a few miles from the north entrance of Yellowstone, where we spent our days! We saw hundreds of elk daily just outside the windows, passing by. It was magical!! And horses come right up to the property. My toddler loved the animals so much! Shawn was a great host and available if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything about this beautiful cabin is perfect. The location could not be better as is sits atop of a hill where you can see mountains out of every window. It is so close to the entrance to Yellowstone, Gardiner and not to far from Livingston. Everyday we saw the Elk herd from the balcony. It had everything you may need to make your stay comfortable from the bed, full kitchen, cozy blankets to the nice dining and living room furniture. The hosts were kind and welcoming. We are so grateful we stayed here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

This property & the owners are so great! The view is incredible! We sat on the front porch & enjoyed the view of the mountains everyday. The trail behind the property has a creek running through it. It’s so peaceful! The drive to Yellowstone is only 10 minutes. The elk herd moved through the property every morning & evening too! The owners are very sweet & friendly. Also, the horses & dogs made the stay extra special! Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can read all the reviews you want, but this is the one you don’t want to pass on! Everything is exactly as, or better than expected from the location, bedding, amenities, all basic kitchen items, Shawn’s place is truly a gem. The kids obsessed over the horses and Yellowstone wildlife in the yard, jumped on the trampoline, ran around the property, and had an insanely good time when we were not in the actual park. There are few to NO places you can rent in this area that offer so many perks in this price range. You will not be disappointed here! We were in the park within 10 minutes every single day! So convenient and peaceful— Gardiner at your fingertips without staying on the busy streets! Loved every minute. Would not hesitate to stay if we come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Overlook, stunning views and cozy cabin

My family of 5 stayed at The Overlook” at Little trail creek cabins and it was perfect for us. The cabin was clean, cozy and had amazing views. This cabin had everything we needed and Shawn was so lovely and responsive to us during our stay and leading up to our stay as I had a few questions. Its about 10-15 minutes from the Yellowstone Hot springs which my kids loved after a long day of exploring Yellowstone. It’s also 7 minutes from the town of Gardiner and the North entrance Yellowstone. We spent the mornings on the front porch drinking coffee with amazing Mountain View’s then off to explore Yellowstone National park. We came home in the early evening to eat and relax and it was perfect. Shawn also has items for kids to play with, a trampoline and other items for purchase. If you need ice they have it too! They’ve thought of everything, we will be back and I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This listing is exactly as described. The property had a lot of extras that made our stay easy and special - s'mores kit for the fire pit, bear spray, extra batteries, sunscreen and bug spray, games for the kids. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect. !

Perfect views, accommodations, hosts, and wildlife right outside the window. One hundred percent would stay again and recommend to anyone thinking about visiting Yellowstone. Perfect location just outside all the hustle of the park. We loved everything about our stay. All amenities were fantastic. We spent a week, but it didn’t feel like enough. Thank you Shawn & Jim for sharing your beautiful place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot and well equipped

We are doing an RV trip with our two dogs and wanted a convenient and comfy place to stay to see Yellowstone North. Worked out perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cabin

Perfect location and amenities for a Yellowstone visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone retreat

Stayed here during our Yellowstone trip. Very nice cabin! Clean, comfortable and perfect location to base our trip from. Shawn was readily available for our questions. Woke up each morning watching elk graze around the valley and next to the cabin while enjoying coffee from the front porch. Perfect! The town of Gardiner was just 4 miles away for any shopping needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The moment we arrived we felt welcomed and comfortable. The owner was readily available and provided all the information we needed. The home was perfect for the four of us. Beautiful views from every window in the home. We had everything we needed to make meals and enjoy evenings by the fire. Shawn has thought about every detail to make your stay comfortable and inviting. The star gazing was spectacular at night.The home is super convenient to the north entrance of Yellowstone. It allowed us to visit the park everyday. The town of Gardiner is also a nice little town to explore. We would definitely stay at Shawn’s again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skyllar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The location was perfect: very close to Northern YNP entrance as well as Gardiner, which was super convenient for grocery shopping, restaurants, gas station, etc. Shawn was an amazing host and was very helpful providing local recommendations. The cabin was beautiful, and the added bonus was the abundance of elk that were seen around the property! We are already planning to rent this cabin for our future revisit to MT!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Excellent would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cabin!

The Lookout Cabin exceeded our expectations by far! It’s in a perfect location and has all the amenities needed. Our host Shawn went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. The guest book was a great help! We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature Everywhere

It was a nice, clean property but rarely were inside with the large deck and beautiful views! Elk were nearby every morning and night and fun to hear the baby elk calling their mothers. Close to north entrance of park. Very friendly and responsive owners when we had questions. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot For Yellowstone Trip

Jim & Shawn’s place is exactly as they described it in the listing. It was comfortable for our family, plus our dog. It was conveniently close to town and the Yellowstone entrance. It had everything we needed for the week. We enjoyed seeing the elk every morning, and we also enjoyed watching the horses.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views

Great property! We loved our stay. Location was perfect and the view was amazing! Loved the horses who greeted us daily on the property. Most importantly, the owners were so welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi Narayan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful space

We loved staying here. It was so quiet and pieceful and not far from Yellowstone, where we spent our days. I'll never forget the first morning when we woke up to find the place surrounded by a heard of elk. We just opened all the curtains, made coffee, and sat and enjoyed the view as they picked their way past and had their own breakfast. It was a magical experience for my family. I hope we can come back another time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

We really enjoyed the house and all of the extras provided to make our stay more enjoyable. We all loved the horses, the views and how close it was to the north entrance of Yellowstone! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & property

We had a wonderful time staying at this cabin. Perfectly sized and even more perfectly located to Gardiner and the Yellowstone north entrance. The hosts were great at communicating and everything we needed was there, including a wealth of info in the cabin book. Loved sitting on the porch to watch the weather and wildlife! Our whole family loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken and Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous views close to YNP

Our family really enjoyed our stay! It was the perfect home away from home for our trip. Laundry on site, beautiful gas grill, full kitchen and quality bedding. We loved that they have everything you need for a great day at Yellowstone at your fingertips. Tour guides, bear spray, cooler, zip lock bags, ice, etc. There are plenty of businesses open in Gardiner to shop, grab coffee or dine in on your way into or home from the park. We adore the area and hope to return!The owners are on site very friendly and helpful. Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just heaven

Everything about this place is amazing! Very well decorated and immersed. in western original Montana Wyoming style and decor! Great location to Yellowstone and Gardiner for quick meals and entrance into the park. Everything has easy access to get too. Very comfy place. Had at least 10 to 20 elk within close view every morning from the kitchen and living room windows . Gardiner is a hidden gym . Had all the amenities we needed .Great views of devils slide and valley. Beautiful sunsets every evening . Beds were very comfy. Make sure to bring your binoculars to see wildlife up and across the mountain. Shawn was very attentive to our needs and quick to respond thru texting. Very worth the value ! Looking forward to staying here again and looking forward to our next trip to Yellowstone !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023