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Gardiner house rental - Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house
Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house
  • Gardiner house rental - Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house
    Front of house with a new roof and paint.
    Winter of 2010 - 2011. Come skiing or snowmobiling.
    Kitchen
    Kitchen
    Kitchen newly remodeled. Dining room.
  • Gardiner house rental - Very comfortable living room.
    Big front window in living room.
    Master bedroom with King log bed. Window looks out to big back yard.
    2nd bedroom with log queen and bunk beds. Looks out into back yard.
    Large bathroom with duel sinks.
    Big bathroom with tub shower combo.
  • Gardiner house rental - Half bathroom at back door.
    Front of house with cow elk in yard. Before new paint.
    Mule deer buck in flower bed.
    Bison in back yard.
    Big back yard with garden.
    large back yard with garden with Yellowstone River in background.
  • Gardiner house rental - Sow grizz. in back yard under apple trees, with Yellowstone river in back.
    Elk in front pasture.
    Bull elk early spring in side yard.
    Grizzley cub in pasture.
    Fawn mule deer in back yard.
    Bison in side yard.
 
Gardiner house rental - Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house

Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house

Front of house with a new roof and paint.

Front of house with a new roof and paint.

Winter of 2010 - 2011. Come skiing or snowmobiling.

Winter of 2010 - 2011. Come skiing or snowmobiling.

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen newly remodeled. Dining room.

Kitchen newly remodeled. Dining room.

Very comfortable living room.

Very comfortable living room.

Big front window in living room.

Big front window in living room.

Master bedroom with King log bed. Window looks out to big back yard.

Master bedroom with King log bed. Window looks out to big back yard.

2nd bedroom with log queen and bunk beds. Looks out into back yard.

2nd bedroom with log queen and bunk beds. Looks out into back yard.

Large bathroom with duel sinks.

Large bathroom with duel sinks.

Big bathroom with tub shower combo.

Big bathroom with tub shower combo.

Half bathroom at back door.

Half bathroom at back door.

Front of house with cow elk in yard. Before new paint.

Front of house with cow elk in yard. Before new paint.

Mule deer buck in flower bed.

Mule deer buck in flower bed.

Bison in back yard.

Bison in back yard.

Big back yard with garden.

Big back yard with garden.

large back yard with garden with Yellowstone River in background.

large back yard with garden with Yellowstone River in background.

Sow grizz. in back yard under apple trees, with Yellowstone river in back.

Sow grizz. in back yard under apple trees, with Yellowstone river in back.

Elk in front pasture.

Elk in front pasture.

Bull elk early spring in side yard.

Bull elk early spring in side yard.

Grizzley cub in pasture.

Grizzley cub in pasture.

Fawn mule deer in back yard.

Fawn mule deer in back yard.

Bison in side yard.

Bison in side yard.

Per night (USD) $200 - $270
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps9
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
Minimum Stay 2 - 5 nights

Photos and Description of the Gardiner vacation house rental
2 bedrms #1 king, #2 queen, and bunk with double and twin, sleeps 9, 1.5 bath

This tastefully furnished lodge looking decor, Yellowstone Riverview Retreat, is located only 3 miles north from Yellowstone National Park original entrance in Gardiner, Montana. Riverview Retreat is the perfect place for fishing the Yellowstone river for as the Yellowstone river flows thru the back yard, also great for photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, or just sitting on the banks of the Yellowstone river and enjoying the tranquility of the river and Yellowstone park across the way. This house sits on three acres, surrounded by lots of mature trees a huge yard with the back of yard being private, garden with fresh veggies, also with apple and cherry trees. At different times of the year you may see different wildlife in the yard such as mule deer, elk, grizzly and black bear and buffalo.

Why the Owner Chose Gardiner: : Joe and I have inherited this home, we also live on the property which is 3 acres. We would love to share it's tranquility, and beautiful setting with you. The Unique Benefits at this House: Year Purchased: 1980 - This home and area is just a nice area to come and De-stress and relax and enjoy the river, yard, wildlife and the birds chirping in the trees. I guarantee you will love this tranquil home and big yard.

Owner Description/Comments:: Joe is a 4th generation Karnes who has lived in the area all his life and has graduated from Gardiner schools. Sandy moved to Gardiner, from Northern Idaho, met and married Joe in 1982. We have raised 3 wonderful boys, Jim, Jeff, and Jake. Jim and Jeff are in the Navy and Jake is now a Marine. Jeff is married to a girl from Washington state by the name of Ryanne. We are a very family and friend oriented family. We have supported the town and school of Gardiner with a lot of pride of the area. Joe and I have been active leaders of the local 4-h club for over 10 years. All our boys have been in 4-h, showing horses, sheep and beef and doing quite well. Joe works for the Montana dept of transportation and I work for Yellowstone Natl. Park. We are both Motor vehicle and equipment operators. Joe and I like to meet new people, and like to make new friends.

Additional Amenities Information: : Telephone: no phone, but we have cell phone coverage. Full Kitchen: coffee maker, bagel and toast toaster, blender, and crock pot. Everything you will need. Cooking Utensils Provided: Everything you will need to cook. Dishwasher: Soaps availability. Music Library: Have satellite radio stations. Convertible Bed: Couch is queen hide-a-bed, more beds available on request, have big sun room with two glass slide doors at each end. Bunk Bed: bunk bed is double on bottom with twin top. Washer/Dryer: Soaps available. Off Street Parking: Lots of parking and room to play. Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Have electric hook-up but must be self contained.

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Gardiner house rental - Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house

Sow and cub Grizzley bear in back yard of house

Front of house with a new roof and paint.

Front of house with a new roof and paint.

Winter of 2010 - 2011. Come skiing or snowmobiling.

Winter of 2010 - 2011. Come skiing or snowmobiling.

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen newly remodeled. Dining room.

Kitchen newly remodeled. Dining room.

Very comfortable living room.

Very comfortable living room.

Big front window in living room.

Big front window in living room.

Master bedroom with King log bed. Window looks out to big back yard.

Master bedroom with King log bed. Window looks out to big back yard.

2nd bedroom with log queen and bunk beds. Looks out into back yard.

2nd bedroom with log queen and bunk beds. Looks out into back yard.

Large bathroom with duel sinks.

Large bathroom with duel sinks.

Big bathroom with tub shower combo.

Big bathroom with tub shower combo.

Half bathroom at back door.

Half bathroom at back door.

Front of house with cow elk in yard. Before new paint.

Front of house with cow elk in yard. Before new paint.

Mule deer buck in flower bed.

Mule deer buck in flower bed.

Bison in back yard.

Bison in back yard.

Big back yard with garden.

Big back yard with garden.

large back yard with garden with Yellowstone River in background.

large back yard with garden with Yellowstone River in background.

Sow grizz. in back yard under apple trees, with Yellowstone river in back.

Sow grizz. in back yard under apple trees, with Yellowstone river in back.

Elk in front pasture.

Elk in front pasture.

Bull elk early spring in side yard.

Bull elk early spring in side yard.

Grizzley cub in pasture.

Grizzley cub in pasture.

Fawn mule deer in back yard.

Fawn mule deer in back yard.

Bison in side yard.

Bison in side yard.

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Nearest Airport : Bozeman Montana at 80 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Livingston, Montana at 52 Miles
Nearest Beach : Daily's Lake at 20 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Gardiner, Montana at 3 Miles
Nearest Ski : Yellowstone park at 5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Livingston, Montana at 52 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Gardiner, Montana at 3 Miles
Car: necessary

Our home is located 3 miles from the entrance into Yellowstone Park and Gardiner Montana. The house with a huge back yard and garden sits on the banks of Yellowstone river. This home is far enough out of town so you hear no noise at night but close enough if you need to run in to enjoy some day and night life. We offer out door seating on the river bank to enjoy the scenery, sounds of the river and just the tranquil feeling you will get. In Gardiner there are lots of Gift shops, grocery store, Bars and different kinds of restaurants.

Other Activities: Yellowstone National Park is in your back yard. There is wild river rafting and fishing on the Yellowstone River, Horseback riding along with dinners up in the mountains. Yellowstone National Park offers lots of site seeing, museums, and history of the area.

Golf: There is golfing in Livingstone Montana, 53 miles from the house. Also Bozeman Montana has a golf course which is about 80 miles from the house.

Ski: In the winter time Yellowstone Park has some of the best cross country skiing around. Not only awsome scenry but the animal life you will see. You also have down hill skiing in Bozeman Montana about 80 miles away and both cross country and down hill skiing in Big Sky Montana about 130 miles away.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Gardiner, Montana

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$270
5 nights
 
 
winter
Oct 1 - May 30
$200
2 nights
 
 
summer June - Sept.
Jun 1 - Sep 29
$270
5 nights
 
Discounts: 6 nights or more: $240 Nightly

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Fees And Taxes Montana also has a 7% bed tax that I have to add.
no cleaning fees.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Gardiner, Montana

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1050 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • River
  • Mountain
Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking Off Street
  • Sofa Bed
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Internet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Linens Provided
  • Basic Soaps
  • Parking
  • Paper Towels
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wood Stove
  • Laundry Soap
  • Towels Provided
  • Toilet Paper
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Refrigerator
  • Pantry Items
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Oven
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , sink
  • Big bathroom has bars and toilet for handicap.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , 2 double , 1 twin/ single , bunk bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 sleep sofa /futon , sofa hide a bed queen
  • Bedrooms all have brand new Seely mattresses. The bedroom windows look out to the back yard with electric peak and the Yellowstone river in sight.
Entertainment:
  • Games for Kids
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Toys
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Games
  • Television
  • Music Library
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Large Cooler
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Walkway to Water
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Barbecue
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
  • pets considered
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
Attractions:
  • forests
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • duty free shops
  • autumn foliage
Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • horseback riding
  • gambling casinos
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • sledding
Local Services & Businesses:
  • Babysitter
  • ATM/bank
  • massage therapist
  • groceries
  • medical services
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • whitewater rafting
  • hunting
  • jet skiing
  • skiing
  • fly fishing
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • tennis
  • hunting big game
  • mountain biking
  • mountain climbing
  • equestrian events
  • water tubing
  • hunting small game
  • mountaineering
  • rafting
Notes: We have a big sun room with two sliding glass doors at each end, this is where we desire that the pets stay, please not in the house. The yard is big enough for your pet to run and play. We also have corrals for horses, and for the hunting season we have a meat pole to hang your game from. With the horses you need to bring feed, and we supply the containers for water. Smoking Not Allowed: Smoke outside and clean up butts. Kid Friendly: Lots of room to run and play, outside games, just need to watch small kids because of the river. Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): House is big enough for wheel chair inside, if needed please let me know and can put up a portable wheel chair ramp for entry into house. Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Bathroom has handicap railings. Pet Friendly: pets not allowed in house, but can stay in the breeze way porch that has two glass slide doors at each end.
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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Gardiner, Montana

House on the boundry and banks of Yellowstone National Park and river.
average rating of 4.9444447 based on 18 reviews
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House on the boundry and banks of Yellowstone National Park and river.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283853
+1 406-223-4010
Gardiner Yellowstone
Fairfax, VA, USA
4

Lovely Yellowstone Retreat!

4 of 5
Submitted: August 24, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We just returned from a wonderful week-long stay! The owners, Joe and Sandy, live adjacent to the rental property, and they are incredibly nice and gracious people. Sandy works in the park, so she has a wealth of insight on Yellowstone and incredible stories to share as well as beautiful photographs that she has taken of the wildlife. We were invited to pick fresh produce from their garden and feed apples to their steer. Sandy even acknowledged a special event we celebrated while there! We truly felt like we were visiting family or friends while staying here!

The house is very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked not just with the usual appliances and kitchen gadgets but also with condiments, salad dressings, butter, etc. Because the temperatures can really fluctuate, Sandy has plenty of extra linens and blankets for all the beds.

Yellowstone Nat'l. Park is vast, so you will be doing a lot of driving on your visit. That being said, a little extra driving was worth it to come "home" after a long day and sit out back watching the Yellowstone River flow by. Both bedrooms are at the back of the house, so if you are able to sleep with the windows open, you will listen to the peaceful sound of flowing water all night long.

The only reason I am not giving a 5-star rating is because of the street light out back. I'm sorry, Sandy, I know there is nothing you can do about it, but it did make a sound sleep more difficult for those of us who are more light sensitive.

Even so, we would definitely stay here again if we were to take another trip to Yellowstone!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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House on the boundry and banks of Yellowstone National Park and river.
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Gardiner Yellowstone
5

Loved It!!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 21, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We stayed here for a week while visiting Yellowstone Park, and it was wonderful. The house was clean and fully stocked with everything you could want (even toys for the kids). The beds are very comfortable, and surroundings are breathtaking. My children loved the river in the backyard and would have been happy to stay out there all day and play! The property is well maintained and very lovely. Joe and Sandy are very wonderful people who really will help you out with everything you need. And, they are a wealth of information about Yellowstone Park. We really enjoyed our time there and would do it again!
Helpful votes: 2/2
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House on the boundry and banks of Yellowstone National Park and river.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283853
+1 406-223-4010
Gardiner Yellowstone
United States
5

Wonderful Home!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 28, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We had a wonderful stay at this home in July, 2012. My husband, son, and I loved the place! It was so convenient to the park, the setting is gorgeous (right on the river!) and the home itself was clean, cozy, and very comfortable. The owners are delightful people and were so helpful to us. The house was well stocked with everything we needed for a great stay. They even had bear spray for us to carry with us on our hikes in the park. Staying at this home was the highlight of our trip - our 14 year old son said it was his favorite out of all the other places we stayed during the course of our two week trip in Montana. The next time we plan a trip to Yellowstone, this home is our first choice for lodging.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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House on the boundry and banks of Yellowstone National Park and river.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283853
+1 406-223-4010
Gardiner Yellowstone
5

1st Time Yellowstone Visit-AWESOME

5 of 5
Submitted: July 10, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We had an amazing time! Thanks to Sandy & Joe, the house was great, very clean and enough room for the family to spread out and relax after an eventful day in Yellowstone. We can't say enough positive things about the place and Sandy and Joe you're wonderful people and tremendous hosts, wish we could have spent more time with you. Seeing the wildlife in the yard and our cook out w/ the wolf will be ever-lasting memories. We will defintley stay at your place on our next visit to Yellowstone. Thank you for a wonderful time, nothing but best wishes to you both and your boys. And T-bone.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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House on the boundry and banks of Yellowstone National Park and river.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p283853
+1 406-223-4010
Gardiner Yellowstone
Cincinnati, OH
5

Very comfortable home in a great location!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 30, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
We truly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home. The location is perfect - just a short drive to the north entrance. The house is well equipped for all your needs including a well stocked kitchen. All of the furnishings as well as the beds were quite comfortable. It was the perfect place to come "home" to and relax after spending the day in the park. The views of the river from the backyard were awesome and it was very relaxing to sit out there in the evenings. The veggies from the garden were delicious. Our hosts were wonderful and they helped to make our Yellowstone vacation perfect. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this home to everyone.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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