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9.9Outstanding
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Great location, beautiful views, well-equipped cabin, comfortable beds, and abundant wildlife sightings. Wonderful experience and highly recommended!
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(147 Ratings)

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8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cabin rental

If you've been surfing Gardiner, Mt on VRBO, you have got to be asking yourself: What is with all these cloned cabins? Let me explain. My cabin and the others were part of the former Yellowstone River Resort. The resort was initially built in 2000 to provide lodging and meals for the Elderhostel programs in and around Yellowstone National Park. In 2005, the owners offered the cabins for sale to individuals. The majority were purchased as rentals or second homes. The exteriors and floor plans are the same. For the most part, it is only the decor that varies and perhaps a few gizmos.

My cabin (#11) is the only one locally owned and operated. As such, I am able to offer significant savings over my neighbors (as much as $10-$40/night) depending on the time of year. The cabin is set off a bit from the other original cabins and is oriented for the mountains views. You can Google Earth the place at 45 degrees 04' 16.65" N 110 degrees 46' 24.31" W (no airstrikes, please). I maintain the cabin personnally and make myself available to answer questions and provide information to help you make the most of your stay. In return, you supplement my livelihood. I trust that this will always be a fair trade.

Regardless of whether you stay at my place, my neighbors' or elsewhere in the Gardiner area, you are well positioned to explore Yellowstone. As a tourist, fly fisherman or an attendee of the educational programs offered by the Yellowstone Association, the North Entrance provides the best gateway to the Grand Loop and Yellowstone's most sought after features.

For further information on me and my place, refer to the link to my website. For information on lodging providers (some not necessarily on VRBO), you also may want to check with the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce.



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Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(147 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Great location, beautiful views, well-equipped cabin, comfortable beds, and abundant wildlife sightings. Wonderful experience and highly recommended!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Amazing location! Right on Yellowstone river and you can walk down to check it out. Cabin is well equipped with more than we needed in the kitchen plus tons of towels- and coolers which were incredibly helpful for packing lunch for the park. Beds comfortable and I would definitely stay there again. No cell signal on the drive in but host provided perfect location instructions.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Wade's cabin was very clean and roomy. The beds were comfy. It had everything you needed- towels, shampoo, seasoning, pots, and pans. The location was the very best thing about the property. It was only about 15 minutes from the North entrance of Yellowstone. We never had to wait long for entry. You do have to drive a long gravel road to get to the cabin, but we were in a minivan and had no problem with it. The cabin is surrounded by mountains, and we saw elk and pronghorn on the way to the cabin when we would return in the evenings. One rainy day we visited the Yellowstone Hot Springs which is only about 8 minutes from the cabin. It consists of 3 pools- a warm pool, a hot pool, and a cold pool. It was a nice day of relaxing in the middle of the trip after visiting Yellowstone every day. There is a grocery store in Gardiner, and plenty of restaurants. It's a nice little town. We loved our stay at Wade's cabin and would definitely stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Great cabin and location, everything was as described in the listing and we’d love to stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Everything was amazing

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Looking for an Alternative to a Big Box Motel? We're it!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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