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Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

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The cabin in autumn-view wildlife from the cabin porch.
We offer scenic horseback rides with amazing views of the area.
The living room has wood floors, comfortable seating and antique furnishings.
The living room has large picture windows and patio door leading to the porch.
The master bathroom has a pedestal sink and bathtub/shower.

Overview of Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Gardiner, MT
  • Popular LocationYellowstone Hot Springs12 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoosevelt Arch22 min drive
  • Popular LocationYellowstone National Park North Entrance23 min drive
  • AirportBozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

Nestled in the heart of the Gallatin mountain range, the Stermitz Ranch has been in our family since 1900. We hope that you enjoy the area as much as we do! Our cozy cabin offers the best of both worlds- all of the peace and seclusion for a truly relaxing vacation, yet still located only minutes from the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the shops and restaurants of Gardiner. This newly renovated cabin is situated on a hill overlooking a beautiful mountain meadow surrounded by fir trees, willows, and aspens with amazing mountain views. Enjoy viewing the elk, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and occasionally moose, wolves, and bears who frequent the vast open spaces that the ranch has to offer. Horses, cows, and chickens also call this breathtaking place home. Spend time befriending the horses and then let them take you on a memorable ride to the top of the mountain! We also have a Zip Line available on the ranch (ages 5 and up) as well as Whitewater Rafting on the nearby Yellowstone River. Activities typically run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If we have enough help, sometimes we are able to offer horseback rides into the fall. Please check with us first.

Our cabin is the perfect place to relax. The living room boasts large picture windows with incredible views, and a patio door opening to a large covered porch, vaulted ceiling (with beams from a local historic bridge), a large gas fireplace, and comfortable seating. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and all utensils needed to create wonderful meals to be enjoyed inside or out on the covered porch.

The covered porch, which is equipped with a gas grill and outdoor dining set, is the perfect area for barbecues, viewing the abundant wildlife, and watching the incredible sunsets while sipping a glass of wine. Relax and enjoy the cool evening breezes on a hot summer day. The backyard offers lots of room for setting up a badminton game, volleyball, or horseshoes.

The cabin has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It offers two master suites each with a king-sized bed and a private bath, and two additional rooms. One of the rooms has a bunk bed, and the other room has a bunk bed and an additional queen bed. The bunk rooms share a bathroom. The cabin sleeps 8-10 people.

Unplug! The cabin does not have wifi or cell service, but there is a land line.

Our cabin is located 20 minutes from Yellowstone Park, 30 minutes from Chico Hot Springs, 10 minutes from world-class fishing on the Yellowstone River, and mere minutes from horseback riding with us on the Stermitz Ranch. In the winter you can cross-country ski and snowshoe from the back door. We are also only 2 hours from snowmobiling in the world-renowned Cooke City area. If you prefer a more laid back vacation, you can spend hours sitting on the porch drinking coffee, reading by the fire, viewing wildlife, sketching the amazing scenery, identifying wildflowers and animal tracks, petting the horses and colts, taking a nature hike from your back door, taking a zip line tour or whitewater rafting.

We are sure that your Yellowstone area vacation will be a unique and memorable experience. We look forward to meeting you!
Your hosts,
Stacy and Rob Stermitz
P.S. If this cabin is full, or if you need additional lodging for your group, we also have other cabins available.

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Property manager

Stacy Stermitz
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 12 min drive
  • Roosevelt Arch - 22 min drive
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 23 min drive
  • Boiling River - 33 min drive
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lighthouse Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Paradise Perk Espresso - 16 min drive
  • Grizzly Grille - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Yellowstone River. Yellowstone National Park (and vicinity) and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
If you like it a bit off the grid, no WIFI, no cell, no road noise, this is the place. Very scenic and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic and peaceful
This is our 2nd time staying here. We stayed with our grown children and their spouses in 2020. We loved it so much we decided to bring both sets of parents back. They loved it as much as us. We saw wildlife every day while there. It’s the perfect location to visit Yellowstone. We unplugged and enjoyed each other so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Outing
We were very pleased with our stay at the Aspen Cabin. It was clean, well appointed and the host was friendly. The only reason why i didnt give a 5 star overall is the road condition going to the cabin. Probably because of the amount of rain when we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Timothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellowstone Family Vacation
Stermitz Ranch is a beautiful mountain retreat for the whole family. My wife, myself, our 4 kids and my in-laws all stayed together in the Aspen Cabin. We really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, hiking the nearby mountains, horseback riding, and watching wildlife. We are already trying to plan when we can come again. The Stermitz's were very excellent hosts and responded to any questions we had right away. They also have bear spray provided which was really great since that's money we didn't have to spend for something we wanted to carry but never had to actually use (can't bring bear spray in your luggage, found that out the hard way). The cabin itself is really cozy and has 3 bedrooms on one side of the home and one bedroom on the other (where we put the grandparents). Two of the bedrooms are master bedrooms with an attached bathroom. 4 beds and 3 full bathrooms plus kitchen worked really well for 8 people. The home is stocked with a smattering of great books (including a Yellowstone guide that we found so useful we carried it in the car with us - the maps and information in the book were better than what was in the park!). Also my kids loved the Stermitz's big dog that is very sweet and playful (Stacy was going to keep the dog inside, but my kids asked her to let the dog out) . Lastly, there really is NO CELL SERVICE or internet at all. I thought it was fantastic to unplug for a week. Overall I would recommend this to anyone considering this as a place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway
We loved the out of the way house, but still close to Yellowstone. We had all the privacy we wanted but still had our hosts nearby to visit on the porch and offer up recommendations for adventures each day. We really loved the visits from the hosts' big, friendly pup and we lived rolling the windows down on our way up and down the looong driveway to listen to the beautiful stream. The kids had a blast hiking up the mountains on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stacy Stermitz

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My husband, Rob and I feel extremely blessed to live in such a an amazing place. We are fortunate to raise our 4 sons, who are the 5th generation, here on the historic Stermitz Ranch. Rob works full time an a Landscape Architect in Yellowstone as well as managing the ranch operations. Stacy is a full time mom and manages the vacation rental properties and the horseback rides. We enjoy working on the renovation projects together, generally on the weekends as time allows. We have enjoyed the challenges that each building brings, and look forward to the day when all of the original structures have been restored and preserved!

Why they chose this property

After Rob and I both graduated from college and got married, we decided that this was the ideal place to raise our kids. We both share a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the history of the area, and the proximity to Yellowstone Park makes it ideal. We love the story of how his family came to be here. Rob's great grandfather, Joseph, was born in Slovenia, Austria in 1862 and worked in the coal mines from the age of 9. He later immigrated here from Slovenia with his wife and two children in 1892, following the promise of work in coal mines in Montana. When they arrived he discovered that no work was to be found. Joeseph used his last $10 to buy a shotgun so that he might feed his family. While here, a fire broke out in the Cokedale mines. Joe helped put out the fires and was noticed by the mine boss who asked 'who is that good worker?' Someone explained that it was an immigrant who couldn't find work. The mine boss said 'Put that man to work. Anyone who works that hard for no pay should get a job.' The family, along with the addition of three more children, moved to the ranch in Cinnabar Basin in 1900. They purchased the original homestead of Bob Dixon. Their house consisted of a dirt roofed dugout built by Dixon. Later, when the mine closed in 1910, the lumber was brought from the hospital building in Aldrige to construct a log and lumber house. Rob's grandfather was born here in 1910, and he later attended school at the schoolhouse across from this cabin. In 1935, he married Gladys Elliott, who was one of the teachers at the schoolhouse. Their son, Jim, also attended school there and continues to live on the ranch with his wife Lorayne.

What makes this property unique

This property is great for people who enjoy being outdoors. It is a truly western ranch experience where guests can see what cowboy life is like. Scenic horseback rides, the wildlife, petting the new foals, touring Yellowstone, taking nature hikes, listening to the many mountain songbirds, sketching the wildflowers, are just a few of the many experiences that this property has to offer. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!

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