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Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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 manager

Mark Renner or Jake Renner

Languages

English

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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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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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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
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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

Map
Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Perk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yellowstone Grill - ‬3 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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Little Castle In The Heart of Gardiner Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

D N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to see Yellowstone and surrounding MT!
Fantastic accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Beautiful house in the heart of Gardiner. Very convenient and close to the Yellowstone entrance. Excellent property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
We loved our stay in Gardiner. Would book this house again in a heartbeat. We loved how quiet the area was, how we could actually spread out and the steam shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

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

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

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

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location - Quiet & Clean
Great place to stay only a few minutes from the North Entrance. Great location and quiet inside the house. Very well stocked kitchen, nice places to relax. Has everything you need. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip to Yellowstone
We had a great time at the property. It’s right on the main street in town, close to everything. It’s less than a mile from the Roosevelt Arch, and we watched the elk on the hill across the river from the front porch. It was a perfect place for our family of 7.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Montana home
The house was perfect. Main floor primary bedroom with walk in shower was perfect for my mom. Upstairs bedrooms had plenty of space. Upstairs bathroom was adequate- not roomy but has everything you need. House was filledwith lots of extras: paper towels, spices , shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand and dish soap. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

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

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the castle!
Beautiful home, great location, super clean. Right in the heart of Gardiner. You can easily walk to the iconic Roosevelt Arch and was less than a 10-minute drive to Mammoth Hot Springs. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special
The home is so unique and the location was perfect. We loved our mornings and evenings on the porch watching the elk roam, the walkability of the town, and the easy access to the park. It was a wonderful time for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home-everything you need!
We really enjoyed our stay. Lots of room. Loved the decoration. Historic house. Comfortable beds. Great kitchen with everything. Could not have been better. Thank you to the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023