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Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park

Riverside cabin with water park and sauna

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
You can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden at Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park

Winner of the 2010 Historic Restoration Award from the Montana Historical Alliance , this rare 2 story hand-hewn square log cabin was built in 1907. Austrians used Broad Axes to fashion unbelievable 'compound' dovetail corners locking the logs in place for over 100 years.
The address of the cabin is: 25 Papesh Road, Gardiner, Montana if you want to Google Map it's location.
It is a short 5 MINUTE drive to the North Entrance of Yellowstone Park.

The cabin sits on 42 quiet acres once called 'The Little Trail Creek Ranch.' It once fed tourists in Yellowstone Park. It is only 4 miles north of Gardiner,Montana and the north entrance to Yellowstone. The cabin is not visible from the highway, and has lots of grass, trees and water. Out front sit the mountains of Yellowstone Park and the Yellowstone River. In the back is the Absaroka Wilderness. The old tree stumps that built the cabin are still visible up the cliffs behind the house.

Herds of Elk, Bison,Deer and Bighorn Sheep use our land all year due to the trees and open water from abundant springs.

We like to go to Yellowstone Hot Sptings, 2 miles away. Open 9-9 everyday except Monday.
Chico Hot Springs is 22 miles north, and it has wonderful food. On Sunday, you can eat the brunch and swim for free.

For 13 years we fixed up the cabin. It was fun. There are all new appliances, a 6 burner stove with convection oven, new electric and plumbing, and heating. We used antiques and old wood salvaged from train stations and hotels where needed. The old wood in the cabin has a certain 'glow' that comes from age.

During the renovation, I found many items I put into the chinking. Pocket watches, coins, buttons, even a gun--and 3 bullets in the logs [all at waist high level].

There is a steam shower for use in winter. A 4000 pound Tulikivi wood stove [for use only in winter] uses radiant heat to warm the cabin. It is made of soapstone, which will stay warm a full 2 days after a fire.

There is one bedroom downstairs, and 3 upstairs. A double bed is in the sun room, and the couch downstairs in the Tulikivi room is oddly comfortable for sleeping.
So, if you appreciate the Real Deal -- with history, wildlife, quiet and nature-- welcome to our cabin. You'll find our circle of trees cool and refreshing even on the hottest day.
Hosts- Alex, Beth, and Emma --


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Just clean up what you can. No need to lock the doors.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Cabin Yellowstone Park Gardiner
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Cabin Yellowstone Park
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Yellowstone Park Gardiner
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Yellowstone Park
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Cabin Yellowstone Park Gardiner
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Cabin Yellowstone Park
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Yellowstone Park Gardiner
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Cabin Yellowstone Park Gardiner
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Cabin Yellowstone Park
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Yellowstone Park Gardiner
Historic 2 Story Hand-hewn Log Yellowstone Park
Historic 2 Story Hand hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park
Historic 2 Story Hand hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park

About the area

Map
Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Chico Hot Springs - 34 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wild West Corral - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone River. Yellowstone Hot Springs and Rodeo Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Historic 2 Story Hand-Hewn Log Cabin Next to Yellowstone Park Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 7 had plenty of room to recoop after long days in the park. It was a very quiet area and the fans were adequate to cool the bedrooms at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, house had everything needed, loved having the yard for the kids to play and explore. Owner, Alex was super nice and knowledgeable about the history of the home and area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We stayed while visiting Yellowstone National Park. The location was very convenient and the cabin was perfect. Plenty of room, clean and comfortable. Our last night we watched an elk herd wander through the front yard!Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a unique place with everything we needed and then some! We all thoroughly enjoyed staying here as a home base for visiting Yellowstone. The restored home was beautiful. Our extended family of 9(4 kids) made good use of the large kitchen & table. The kids loved making smores. There was beauty in the nature right outside & just a few minutes to Yellowstone. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeegn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cute home. You can see the efforts that have gone into refurbishing the cabin.Very convenient location for exploring Yellowstone North Loop
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

keith e.

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

Yellowstone

Everything was great only complant bedding could be better but over all great location
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Wonderful!

So much space and everything you need. We love the view and the elk. Many elk around every day we were there. The cabin is fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the fire pit but it would have been nice if the yard around the house and fire pit had been mown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L.

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

The View Alone....

Awesome 100 yr old house that has been fantastically restored. Very close to Gardiner and North entrance to YNP. All the amenities you need, plus wildlife in the front yard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brant S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The historic cabin is just that historic. The restoration done by Alex and Beth is simply stunning. The location is 5 minutes from Gardiner, and along the float from McConnel to Joe Brown access sites on the Yellowstone River. The location is just perfect. The cabin is well stocked on all fronts and makes an extended effortless. We stayed for 17 nights and look forward to our next visit.Brant
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Wonderful place.

Lots of animals and beautiful views.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this historic home just north of Gardiner. It made a great base for exploring Yellowstone NP entering through the north entrance. We especially loved the wildlife seen right outside our front door, including a small herd of elk that visited us each evening! We also had the pleasure of meeting our hosts who restored this lovely home. The house was well stocked and we loved all the natural light the many windows provided.
Mom and baby seen in the driveway!
View of the house
Mule deer in the side yard
Kitchen stove
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

We had a wonderful time

The property was very nice and we loved the history. The whole process was easy and the owners very helpful. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Perfect!

We had an awesome four night stay! Perfect location after a long day of exploring Yellowstone. We loved sitting on the porch watching the 50 plus elk visit the front yard each evening. Our kids loved playing Yellowstone Monopoly around the kitchen table. Plenty of space for our family of 6. Communication with the owners was great, even had a chance to chat with him about the history of the home, so cool! Highly recommend this home! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Yellowstone Vacation

Hands down best Vrbo we have stayed in. Place is so unique and well equipped. Owner is super nice and helpful. You will love your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Vacation

Alex & Beth’s place was the perfect central location from which to view and explore Yellowstone. The cabin was the most unique place I have ever stayed—it was obvious how much love, ingenuity, creativity, and respect for history went into the restoration and the accommodations for their guests. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was spacious and fully stocked, and the shower was perfect. The highlight for us, however, were the dozens of elk and sheep who hung out in the yard! The scenery is beautiful as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed your stay at the property. The owners where very helpful with us changing our reservations and the communication was amazing. We will book this location in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glennda S.

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

Cabin

What a wonderful experience! The hosts could not have been better, the cabin was furnished so wonderful! The wildlife was also incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

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

Spacious charming cabin near yellowstone north entrance

Alex’s cabin was perfect for our family of 6 with plenty of room for everyone and comfortable gathering spaces. It is well stocked with everything you need and has countless books and pamphlets about Yellowstone. Alex is a kind, attentive but not obtrusive host who has lovingly and skillfully restored this 100 year old cabin. It is a short drive to Yellowstone’s Gardiner entrance and about 75 minutes from the Lamar Valley wildlife where we started our first day in the park. I would give this place 6 stars if I could! Thanks Alex!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Amazing

The property was beautiful the cabin was an amazing place to stay we all enjoyed our stay there. The owner was an awesome man
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

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

Nice place

We are enjoyed our visit very much, the cabin was full of history that we enjoyed. We found the price to be very reasonable, compared with other properties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Epic Yellowstone Adveture

Our family loved our stay here. Surrounded by enduring crafstmanship and whimsical details, we enjoyed a truly unique, memorable and authentic experience. We could feel the decades of love poured into the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Necia M., Humble texas

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

Nice place

Loved the wildlife in the backyard.. we felt at home.. unique property..we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

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

A great spot.

Everybody thoroughly enjoyed their time here. Don’t pass it up.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod L.

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

Quality Family Time!

Loved the Cabin, the location and all of the elk and rabbits in the yard everyday. Everything we needed was in the cabin and/or at the grocery store in Gardiner. Access to Yellowstone was as good as it gets. Easy trip to Bozeman as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024