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YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch

Apartment with kitchen, near Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Place, Roosevelt Arch
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mammoth Hot Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪120 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch

NEW Studio, Full Bathroom, Full Kitchen, Private Entry, Peaceful Yard with Views
Available year-round, enjoy the peace, quiet, snow and skiing in the winter; the abundant wildlife in the shoulder seasons and the hiking, rafting and scenery in the summer months.

"Where The Buffalo Rooms" a studio apartment situated up on a bluff above the town of Gardiner, Montana with amazing views of the historic Yellowstone Arch, Electric Peak and the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

Our walk-out studio apartment comes equipped with all the comforts of home including a pillow-top, queen bed, full bathroom with tub and hand-held shower head and a full kitchen. The sofa with extended chaise is the perfect spot to relax, catch a movie or check your email after a full-day exploring Yellowstone! The full kitchen will allow you to fix your own meals and pack lunches in the available cooler for your journey into the Park. Smart TV and Wireless Internet are included.

What we love about our home is that it is "in town" without being down on the main street. Our secluded lot is located up on the hill, about a five minute walk to downtown Gardiner where you will find shopping, restaurants, raft companies and more! The studio has an outside patio and lawn directly by the unit. Barbecue your dinner while admiring the view! There is private parking and a separate gated entry down to the unit. Our home is located up a dirt road, hill. Winter reservations will need an All-Wheel drive vehicle to be sure of access, even though the owner plows daily. Exterior security cameras are present on the property.

We keep our reservation calendar updated to the minute and our description on this page is accurate. So if you feel this is the spot for your next vacation and your dates are available on our calendar, you are welcome to book directly without contacting us (use Instant Booking option). Just follow VRBO's process with your credit card. We will be in touch immediately upon booking. If you do have specific questions not answered here, please email Barbara.
NOTE: VRBO sometimes INCORRECTLY lists our unit as a one bedroom, this is INCORRECT, it is definitely a STUDIO.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Inflatable mattress/port-a-crib available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Follow checkout list in The Buffalo's Room.
Entrance gate needs to be closed and latched each time that you exit/enter the property.
During high season, May - October, maximum number of nights allowed in one stay - 7.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gardiner

Located in Gardiner, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gardiner, MT

What's nearby

  • Parks' Fly Shop - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Roosevelt Arch - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wonderland Cafe & Lodge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Lodge & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is YEAR ROUND, a Cozy Studio for 2, Overlooking the Historic Yellowstone Arch located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gallatin National Forest, Yellowstone National Park North Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone Outpost Mall and Yellowstone River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and wonderful host! Perfect stay. Thank you Barb!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, location and host! Couldn’t ask for a better spot. Clean, spacious and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! This was an amazing place to stay, with beautiful sights, and a beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a long day of travel we arrived at Barbara's wonderful place. The location is perfect. It's close to a grocery store, multiple restaurant's (we liked Backcountry Bistro for dinner and enjoyed live music at Cowboys Lodge and Grill) and downtown Gardiner. The bed was very comfortable which allowed us to get a good nights sleep. In the morning we found a place for breakfast and headed into the north entrance of Yellowstone (which was also very close). We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thorold S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures don’t begin to capture the beautiful view of this cozy slice of heaven. The Bush’s spoiled us with a beautiful home away from home. So many wonderful extras down to the smallest detail. Such and awesome oasis to come home to each evening after our journeys into Yellowstone. Thanks again to Allen and Barbara Bush for being such wonderful hosts. Looking forward to our next stay with you all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful unit! We only stayed one night but wished we’d been there longer. Very clean and well maintained. Anything you could think of was included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. It was probably more than we needed for one night, but we enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for easy access to North entrance of Yellowstone. Cute studio apartment that was clean, comfortable, and functional. Really had everything you could need to use/borrow during your stay. Great communication with owner. Recommend if staying in Gardiner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was big enough for my husband, and I and the owners was quick to respond when we asked for recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean, and comfortable place to stay during part of our park exploration. The yard with the overlook was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment with an incredible view. So many thoughtful touches. Every need anticipated. Complete kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was terrific. Owner thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tephanie C.

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

Yellowstone Visit

This place was perfect for us! Right at the north entrance of Yellowstone! Very quiet and in the hub of the little town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Stay in gardnier

What a nice place with a beautiful view. The kitchen was stocked very well which helped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was pristinely clean, well decorated, comfortable and had everything available one might need during their stay. The instructions were clear and communication from the host was proactive. It was a 5 Star stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was absolutely perfect. It was just like the listing description. The view was amazing. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

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

Wonderful Accommodation

This property had everything we needed and more! The location was perfect for our visit to Yellowstone National Park and the views from the property were stunning. We would love to come back again. Stay here if you can!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay in a great location for exploring the northern parts of Yellowstone. The space is indeed cozy, but also very comfortable and quiet. Step outside and there are great views of Gardiner and the mountains. Gardiner was fun to explore too! There is a great grocery store very close for stocking up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Perfect spot

This was such a great landing spot after many nights of camping in the park. Cozy and convenient to downtown. Saw elk around property and enjoyed the sunset from the patio. Would highly recommend and would love to come back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Yellowstone visit

We spent 2 nights in this wonderful studio apt. It was clean, quiet, convenient to get to park activities and had interesting stores locally. Thank you Barbara for the great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great location and view

We had a great stay at this VRBO and it was in a great location. Could see the NW Yellowstone entrance arch from our window. Barbara was very attentive to our needs and gave us advise on the park. We would definitely stay here again if we visit the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul en Sandra d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect. No complains at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tootie A.

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

Relaxing afternoons.

BBQ pit was nice to use for dinner.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

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

Stacey

This was our second time to stay and we loved it as much as the first! Location is perfect! We saw elk and deer every day and the scenery was beautiful! The studio has everything you could possibly need including a cooler which was great for packing our lunches for Yellowstone! Gardiner is a great town and this is the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selisa D.

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

Yellowstone

Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara W Bush

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Greetings! Allan and I have lived in this area for over 30 years! When we arrived in Gardiner in 1989, we lived up in Yellowstone National Park while raising our family. We purchased this home in Gardiner in 2006 and can't imagine ever living somewhere without our view of Electric Peak! Allan is a retired, park ranger. Yellowstone is his favorite topic, ask him anything about the Park, its animals, geologic features and its history. Barbara teaches full-time, manages our local Resort Tax district and maintains other vacation rentals in town. As our nest "emptied", we decided it was time to share our home and love for Yellowstone with others.

Why they chose this property

A unique Gardiner property, our home had two basements...that do not connect! We recently remodeled one into a large studio apartment. Our spacious apartment has all the comforts of home! There is a bedroom area, complete with a large picture window out which you can view Yellowstone's Electric Peak and Sepulcher Mountain. We have a small living area with reclining leather love seat and chair where you can relax, read, check your email or watch a movie on the new flat screen TV with DirecTV satellite channels. The full kitchen comes equipped with everything you might need to create delicious meals or to pack the cooler with sandwiches for a day in Yellowstone. 2021 will be our second season in operation and we are ready for visitors!

What makes this property unique

Our studio apartment has two outdoor spaces complete with outdoor furniture, table with umbrella, lawn area and a barbecue grill. Recently added: a column firepit to stay warm on chilly nights or to roast those marshmallows! Our location overlooking Gardiner provides breathtaking mountain views, yet we are only a short walk into town for stores, restaurants, rafting trips and more! You will enjoy a secluded location, yet be in the middle of all the action of our summer, tourist town! Come experience Montana's big-sky and Yellowstone's amazing geologic features!
Private tours into the park with Allan are available, please send an inquiry to us and tell us what kind of trip you are most interested in.

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