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Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park

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Nestled near Electric Peak and Sepulcher Mountain, this 3-bedroom home offers a spacious kitchen and open floor plan perfect for large groups. Enjoy the excellent view from the deck off the family room or unwind in front of one of three flat-screen TVs. With Netflix, wireless internet, and a desk area with mountain views upstairs for computer time.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park

Split-level home with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Spacious, well-equipped Kitchen, open floor plan with kitchen, family room, dining area and breakfast bar. Deck off family room with excellent view of Electric Peak and Sepulcher Mountain. Larger home excellent for large groups and families with children. Downstairs has one bedroom, reading/sleeping nook, full size pull-out sofa. Downstairs has one full bath and complete laundry facilities. Upstairs has two bedrooms and two baths. Upstairs family room has 55 inch flat screen, downstairs family room has 40 inch flat screen and master bedroom has 30 inch TV. Netflix and wireless internet. Desk area upstairs with mountain view for our guests that need computer time while on vacation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoke outside on concrete area

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Garbage should be bagged and inside the bear-resistant can outside. Load all of your dishes in the dishwasher, and start it on Quick Wash.
Remove opened items from the fridge. Leave used beds unmade. Gather the towels/mats in the laundry room. If you want, start a load of towels and run them on Hot water, using Quick Wash (6 sets max).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack and Play provided free of charge

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside on concrete area

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Gardiner is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Gardiner travel guide
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone offers different dramatic looks and moods dependent on the time of day. The falls are luminous in the morning. In the evening when this photo was taken, the canyon takes on a soft, almost painterly light. If you can, make a visit right after sunrise and return for the sunset.
    Yellowstone River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • We visited this location but ideally needed to be there in the afternoon as the sun was on the "wrong" side of the arch. I used a wide lens to capture the arch and didn't attempt to correct the distortion as I felt it added to the picture (for me anyway). It took a long time to get this without hoardes of people in the shot.
    Roosevelt Arch
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prismatic Pool, Yellowstone National Park, Montana, USA
    Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Parks' Fly Shop
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park located?

Situated in Gardiner, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park and Yellowstone National Park North Entrance. Parks' Fly Shop and Gardiner Community Library are also within 15 minutes.

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Buffalo Trace Retreat - Outstanding Mountain Views, Close to Park Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendall J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

Perfect place for our trip

Great location - responsive host- well stocked comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and awesome location and views. Also very convenient to Yellowstone National Park entrance. Hosts were very professional and quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prameela P.

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

Great spot to visit Yellowstone

Great stay, close to North Entrance of Yellowstone. Very clean, comfortable and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking in the first impressions were how clean the house smelled and looked. The furniture was clean and comfortable. The pictures and descriptions of the house were accurate.Great location and views just minutes from the North Gate of Yellowstone.Host sent us a couple helpful texts about the area that were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Great Location

Wonderful house. Great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Perfect location

We were there to fish. This house is perfectly located allowing us easy access to Yellowstone and the Paradise Valley
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

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

Gardiner home

Beautiful home, lots of amenities and great location. The hosts were exceptional and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

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

Yellowstone Trip

Beautiful and well kept home in a great location to access the park. The size of the house provides room to spread out while the open living and dining area was a comfortable place to gather. Great location and views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marietta H.

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

Yellowstone comfort

Buffalo Trace is comfortable, well-appointed, and within minutes of the North entrance of Yellowstone. The owners were particularly helpful suggesting special spots in the park to view animals. At the end of our long days exploring the park, it was nice to cook in and relax with friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Amazing Yellowstone Rental

The Buffalo Trace Retreat was the perfect home for our trip to Yellowstone! The house was absolutely beautiful and perfectly located so that we could enjoy every aspect of the park! At the house, we had lots of elk and mule deer visitors, which made the trip even more special! Natalie and Kevin were the perfect hosts and made our stay absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanette K.

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

Lovely home

Great home for family with kids and great location for walking to town. Short drive to hot springs and hosts were responsive. Kitchen was well stocked with spices! Thanks for a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Yellowstone trip!

This house was perfect for our family trip. The location is walkable to the main area of Gardiner and so close to the north entrance of Yellowstone making it the perfect “home base”. Owners are easy to get in touch with. Would recommend without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

A great place to stay!

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this fantastic VRBO and we cannot say enough good things about it. The accommodations were outstanding - the home was spacious, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The cleanliness was impeccable, and the location was perfect for exploring the town and Yellowstone NP. The owners, Natalie and Kevin were also extremely communicative and helpful, making the whole experience even better. We highly recommend this VRBO to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele s.

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

Convenient Location

Super convenient walk to downtown Gardiner. Easy access to Yellowstone. Great communication with owners and very clean property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Summer 2024

This place was perfect. We had the best time. We felt right at home. The home is very clean and had everything that we needed. The owners were very attentive and so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykalann A.

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

Gardner cabin

My family and I stayed here for 5 nights for Christmas week and it was everything we wanted. Beautiful location with a very pretty view of the mountains. Plenty of kitchen space to cook for the family. Very short distance to Yellowstone hot springs and 30 minutes from Chico. Cabin was very clean and exactly as listed. Easy to find and check in check out process was simple.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

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

Even better than expected!

I can’t say enough about how wonderful this house was. It was absolutely spotless, the location was perfect, the communication was excellent! So spacious and accommodating to all of our needs! We would love to come back next time we’re vacationing in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Perfect location for North Entrance to Yellowstone

We really enjoyed this property from the beautiful views to the perfect in-town location. The house is within walking distance to the grocery store, yummy restaurants and the north entrance of yellowstone. The park is what brought us here and staying further away would have been difficult. Easy communication with owners and they let us check in a bit early which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen and Bill W.

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

Elk, Yellowstone, Relaxation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. It is very spacious and it is so warm, comfortable and inviting. We really enjoyed the deck and the gorgeous view and seeing the elk walk by every day. The owners are outstanding with their communication and recommendations. The home is a great location to visit Yellowstone. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

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

Bucketlist adventure

This is an amazing home, which became an oasis after being in the mountains for the day. Great location to enter the the park and walkable to town. Natalie was the best providing insider information. House was clean, comfortable and well stocked! .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary jo h.

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

Family vacation

Home was very spacious with plenty of room for our six member family to be in. We were able to be together or have our separate space. Very close and convenient to Yellowstone Park which was a plus as we spent three days there. We had a comfortable home to stay in and a wonderful time in the park. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

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

Great property at a great location

The property was absolutely beautiful. The house was right in the center of all the most beautiful views. It was perfect size in accommodating 7 people. The only issue I had, is there was only 6 towels for 7 people. The person getting the house ready should be aware of how many people will be staying and make accommodations for 7. I would absolutely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Perfect Retreat for a Multi-Generational Family Vacation

Buffalo Trace Retreat was the ideal home base for our three-generation family trip to Gardiner! The property is in a perfect location—peaceful and scenic with stunning views of the mountains and downtown Gardiner, yet just a short walk to shops and restaurants.One of the unexpected highlights was the daily visits from elk cows and calves—such a unique and memorable experience for all ages! The home itself was incredibly comfortable and well-appointed. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, the bedrooms had ample bedding, and there were plenty of cozy blankets for lounging.The hosts were fantastic—responsive, communicative, and genuinely helpful. We felt well taken care of from start to finish. If you’re looking for a beautiful, convenient, and relaxing place to stay near Yellowstone, this is it. We’d return in a heartbeat!
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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

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

Yellowstone Experience

The property was absolutely perfect for my family . We were so close to Yellowstone 's North entrance. There was virtually no traffic entering the park. When we drove to the West side of Yellowstone we were going against traffic and avoided the long lines of cars entering the park. What a blessing!! The town of Gardiner was quaint, charming and had a Western vibe. Delightful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024