Log Cabin On Historic Yellowstone Park Ranch on the McDonald Ranch

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schoolhouse kitchen, big ornate gas cook stove, dishwasher, shelving, big sink

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Gardiner, MT

Yellowstone Hot Springs20 min drive
Roosevelt Arch30 min drive
Yellowstone National Park North Entrance31 min drive
Bozeman, MT (BZN-Bozeman Yellowstone Intl.)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Schoolhouse cabin is nicely restored for comfort and family get togethers. Authentic hand hewn logs, beautiful decor, with 5 Queen bedrooms, room for two more twin beds, big kitchen, 3 leather couches and chair, indoor/outdoor eating areas, big deck and yard. Barbecue grill, fire pits, on the creek. Animals all around tame and wild. 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 (at reduced rates).
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, and takes 20 minutes or is 9 miles from the park line. 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 highway.

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

Property manager

Shai McDonald

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

Furniture inside and out is not to be moved Cushions are not to be removed from furniture and placed elsewhere please. dishes need to be cleaned

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 (and vicinity). Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gardiner, MT

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 On Historic Yellowstone Park Ranch on the McDonald Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin On Historic Yellowstone Park Ranch on the McDonald Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin On Historic Yellowstone Park Ranch on the McDonald Ranch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin On Historic Yellowstone Park Ranch on the McDonald Ranch located?

This family-friendly Gardiner holiday home is located in a rural location, 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 miles (25 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Sept 2023

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

Never been so relaxed on vacation

Family met up from Nebraska and California and all agreed we have never had a more relaxing vacation! The TV never was turned on! The laughs over games at the table and conversations on the deck, with stunning views of mountains/valleys and the perfect compliment of the babbling creek were just what we all needed! It was quiet and rural with spectacular animal viewing in all directions from the property allowing us to avoid the "park" tourist traffic. Horseback riding just a few miles from the McDonald Ranch was a perfect excursion to get to more beautiful vistas. Cabin was perfect as described. The kitchen was missing a few things, but luckily, our "kitchen crew" is always up for an improvising challenge and we made it work. Staff was amazing and accomdating. WE WILL BE BACK!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent R.

5 Aug 2023

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

Great Secluded Location

This property proved to be everything we were looking for: Seclusion, great scenery, clean, plenty of space for 2-3 families, relatively close to the park, and owners who were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend staying at this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

17 Jul 2023

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

Secluded Getaway

This was an awesome experience. It's quite the drive to get to the place, but you are rewarded as soon as you come to the opening where this and a couple of other cabins are. We stayed for three nights. We spent some time at Chico Hot Springs, Gardiner, and Yellowstone. The place was very clean. The kitchen is well stocked. The grill was in pretty rough shape, but still serviceable. The kitchen has most of the items you'd need to cook just about anything. There were two friendly dogs on the property. There are also some horses that will come to greet you at the fence. We had a great time with family for our few days there!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart M.

13 Jul 2023

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

Fantastic place and stay

We were 6 adults and 3 kids visiting from Alberta to see Yellowstone. The house is located north of Gardiner, and getting there takes some effort as the road is unpaved (although in great shape) and narrow but it's totally worth it. The house has 4 bedrooms upstairs and 1 downstairs, very well kept and clean and lots of character. We had horses, dogs visiting us and tons of ground squirrels. Kids had a blast. Everything a large family would need was there, totally recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

26 Jun 2023

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

Great vacation house

My adult niece and nephew were with me and we were in town for the Wolves of the Rockies Yellowstone Wolf Summit. This house was perfect for us. The outdoors could be seen from all rooms in the house. We were gone most of the time we were there but the house was extremely comfortable and inviting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shai McDonald

5th Generation family on the McDonald ranch.
Our kids go to Gardiner School and we work here on ranch.
Summers we travel Montana with the kids and horses rodeoing and working with our animals.

We like to share the beauty of our place, it is private, quiet and very special for all kinds of reasons.

Why they chose this property

Our place was homesteaded by great grandparents and cabins they built by hand, we restored for our guests to stay in. We have horses, some cows, cats and dogs that like to visit with everyone.

What makes this property unique

All cabins are nicely restored that show the detailed work our homestead family put into building them. Unique hand hewn logs inside and out, old family photos, unique antique decor with all the ammenities. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and animals with big yards and decks give everyone enough room to move about and enjoy nature right on the porch.
Fire pit for smores, creek flowing by, barbecue grill, indoor/outdoor furniture for everyone's comfort. The horses and dogs love attention and treats.