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Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner

Vacation home with kitchen, near Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
In Gardiner, find a haven of tranquility at this historic homestead. Relax in the front yard flower garden surrounded by wildlife or relish panoramic views from the porch swing and unwind with a luxurious custom steam shower. Inside, enjoy modern comforts including gourmet essentials in the kitchen, entertainment options like a 44-inch smart flat screen TV and games.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner

Welcome to our historic 2,200 sq ft homestead, the second ever built in Gardiner in 1895! Crafted with hand quarried rock and a distinctive stick frame, our home boasts a castle-like turret that sets it apart. Fully remodeled in 2015, it seamlessly combines the charm of the old West with the comforts of modern living.

As you step into our abode, you'll find yourself surrounded by the tranquility of our front yard flower garden, a favorite haunt of local wildlife. To ensure your stay is seamless, we provide valuable information via email, including packing essentials, optimal times to witness the marvel of Old Faithful, scenic drives, recent animal sightings in the Lamar area, and recommendations for guided tours. For your convenience, we offer a spacious garage at the rear of the house, a rare find during Gardiner's bustling seasons.

Inside, our two-story home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The main floor hosts the master bedroom with a plush king-size bed and a luxurious custom steam shower for unwinding after your day's adventures. Upstairs, two more bedrooms await, one with a queen-size bed and a day bed with trundle, and another with two cozy twin beds. Each bedroom is equipped with new window air conditioners for added comfort during warm spells, offering serene views of either Emigrant Peak or the picturesque backyard where elk and deer often roam.

Relish moments of relaxation on our front porch swing, soaking in panoramic views of Electric Peak and Yellowstone's rolling hills, where elk, deer, bison, antelope, and occasional bears or wolves may grace your sight. Our fenced backyard beckons with mature trees, blooming flowers, a barbecue grill, and a patio perfect for al fresco dining.

The heart of our home, the kitchen, is fully equipped with gourmet essentials like olive oil, vinegar, and spices, alongside modern appliances including a dishwasher, dual-oven range, microwave, blender, mixer, slow cooker, and coffee maker. A breakfast bar and round dining table offer cozy spots for meals and gatherings.

Entertainment options abound, from a 44” smart flat screen TV with wireless WIFI so you can log into your account and watch your favorite shows, and a treasure trove of books, games, and cards. For added convenience, we provide a washer and dryer with laundry detergent.

As professional wildlife photographers and videographers with two decades of experience in Yellowstone, we're thrilled to share our passion with you. Enjoy complimentary access to our wildlife viewing guide, meticulously crafted to help you spot the park's most magnificent creatures, especially in our favorite hotspot, Lamar Valley.

Beyond our doorstep lies Gardiner, a quaint town brimming with character. Explore local cafes, a grocery store just a block away, and a plethora of outdoor adventures, from whitewater rafting with Montana Whitewater to horseback riding and fishing excursions with nearby outfitters and guides.

Your Yellowstone adventure awaits at our doorstep. Book your stay now and discover the magic of the West with us!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Property does not allow children
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,200 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Little Castle Heart Gardiner House
Little Castle Heart House
Little Castle Heart Gardiner
Little Castle Heart
House
Little Castle In The Heart Of Gardiner Gardiner
Little Castle In The Heart Of Gardiner Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gardiner Community Library - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner located?

Located in the heart of Gardiner, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone River and Parks' Fly Shop are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Wonderful stay!

This beautiful house has a great location and all the needed amenities. It was perfect for our family. Very close to the North Yellowstone entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Wonderful Home & Location!!

We enjoyed our stay! Wonderful home, with everything you need and the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Beautiful home, magnificent views

This home was the perfect staging place for our exploration of Yellowstone and the surrounding area! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

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

Easy access to north entrance

Loved this historic property in Gardiner. Hot couple days so ac came in handy! Great place to access the northern parts of the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Yellowstone North

Great location as depicted online. Many thoughtful touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

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

Great Place to Stay for Yellowstone

We used this house as our base for exploring Yellowstone. It was a clean and comfortable place to relax after a day in the park and recharge for the next day. Gardiner is a great little town. We could walk to everything easily from this location. The house is as described in the listing. 5/5 stars. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cozy house with outstanding amenities in a beautiful location

Thank you for a wonderful place to stay while we explored Yellowstone! Just minutes from the park this was an ideal location for our family of 5. The kitchen was well equipped for meals, the beds comfortable to sleep in after a long days’ hike, and the front porch swing a perfect place to unwind. I would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Love this house

Very comfortable for our party if 7. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, bars, gift shops, guided fishing, whitewater rafting, and more. Beautiful yard. Plenty space for indoor and outdoor gatherings. Best of all, it’s a mile from YNP north entrance!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Charming Castle in main Gardiner MT road in town

3 bedroom older build home with well kept woodwork inside, updated appliances, comfortable beds, and window AC (late June stay so cooler evenings, nights, and mornings). We had easy access to Yellowstone so enjoyed 3 days visiting the park. Street parking was available we parked Wagoneer on, looked like it would fit in garage off an alley but we chose not to use it. One early call from owner, really did not need any more comms. We did have trouble finding coffee filters, kept right next to coffee maker in container, had label but missed it initially. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy e., Atlanta, Georgia

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

Family Yellowstone Vacation

We loved everything about the house. The location was wonderful. We got an early start each day and headed out for adventure, hiking and enjoying the national park every day. We met the next door homeowner, Dave, on our first day, he was helping a stranded truck on the street. The next day he brought us delicious treats from his bakery in town. A few days later we met his wife Sharon. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The house had everything we needed, we cooked meals every day, it was convenient to have all the amenities and we enjoyed playing games and relaxing to prepare for our next day's adventure. Easy check in and out. Thanks for making our vacation one of our best ever!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Perfect/Comfy house in Gardiner

This rental exceeded our expectations! Communication with the owners was top notch and proximity of the house to everything was perfect! We walked 30 seconds to go whitewater rafting, 1 minute walk to the grocery, we walked into town for ice cream and souvenirs, we were here for the 4th of July and sat on the front porch to watch fireworks all over town. Every morning I had my coffee and watched elk roam the mountains across the way. But the house was filled with all the extras too, shampoo in the bathrooms, kitchen had oil and spices and foil and every utensil you could need. It was easy to prepare a meal and everyone could hangout together while I did it. My children played hide and seek often throughout the house and there were cozy blankets to curl up with in the evening. The proximity to Yellowstone was the best. We went into the park 4 out of 5 days and there was so much to do minutes within getting there. We are sad to be leaving here. We look forward to coming back again one day and renting this place again. You won’t be disappointed. The owners helped us whenever we asked and they gave us a special gift that we will cherish forever! Their extensive knowledge of the area is special. You will not be disappointed if you rent this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay. Perfectly located in the middle of town. Amenities were great and was a very clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Great stay

The remodel is great, I live in town and have always wanted to see the inside of the house. Upstairs is good for friends and kids. The grill needs updated, but worked. I want to stay again over the winter just for the nice shower downstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Perfect place to stay close to Yellowstone

Spacious kitchen, comfortable rooms, perfect place for gathering
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

wonderful property!

Great property, plenty of room, nicely appointed kitchen. The market is within walking distance close to the yellowstone N entrance. Top notch location !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

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

YNP

Such a cool house! Everything was awesome and thank you for having us stay there. A piece of history with an awesome steam shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alesa S.

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

Yellowstone Trip

Great base location for touring Yellowstone! Well stocked kitchen utensils and cookware. Comfy beds. Clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai T.

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

Cozy historic house near Yellowstone park

We enjoyed staying in this historic house very much. So close to Yellowstone National Park. The house is equipped with just about everything we need. It is like staying in our own home. Moreover, I especially enjoyed looking at the artistic works of J Wantulok. 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great place to stay in a great town.

Unique and comfortable home right in the heart of Gardiner MT. The place is comfortable and roomy for a group of three. It's just a short walk to the entrance to Yellowstone. Great town and beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Great place

The house was really nice, but it was on a busy street which I was not expecting, but it was fine. The view across the street is spectacular with mountains in the background. During a few early evenings of our stay at large elk was eating grass in the next-door neighbor’s yard! That proved to be very entertaining !! The house was very clean thankfully, but the beds unfortunately were not very comfortable, this is excluding the twin beds, which were the most comfortable of all the beds in the house. The master bedroom pillows were comfortable, but none of the other pillows were.. it would’ve been nice to know that they have dish soap, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, bath soap, shampoo, and toilet paper provided, we purchased all of this, but we would not have had we known that. Also, I wish there were more towels provided, bath towels, specifically. We could’ve used more for a family of four. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christy c.

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

Charming house in a great location

We had a great stay in the Little Castle! Gardiner is a nice small town at the north entrance of Yellowstone. This house is close to restaurants, shops and a grocery store. Very clean, had everything we needed after our days exploring Yellowstone. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Location, Location, Location

Great location - some might complain about being on the main street but by 10pm - there is limited to no traffic so didn't phase me sleeping. We used as a home base to hike NW Yellowstone - worked our extremely well. Nice old charm feel to the house and the steam shower makes me want to install one at home! Mark responded to most comments/questions within hours - great to work with. An elk joined us two evenings on the side of the house as I was enjoying a beer rocking on the front porch swing. The A/C units weren't great but it was in the 70s/low 80s when we were there, so limited need and maybe that had something to do with it. We'd certainly rent again if back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

5-Stars!

This house was great for our family of 4 adults. It was clean, comfortable and my favorite place was the swing on the porch both morning and evening. The view and people watching were amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

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

Cool place!

Great, unique place in the center of town. Restaurants, groceries wete within easy walking distance. I had a bit of trouble unlocking the door because of my misunderstanding. I messaged the host and he called me within a minute or two and helped me. Side note: There was a female elk hanging around across the alley from he house. She gave birth while we were there. So lovely to see the new calf!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie M.

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

Love this historical property. The view was wonderful.

Comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024