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Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Gardiner, MT
  • Yellowstone Hot Springs
    12 min drive
  • Yankee Jim Canyon
    20 min drive
  • Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
    23 min drive
  • Lighthouse Restaurant
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking

Nestled in the heart of the Gallatin mountain range, the Stermitz Ranch has been in our family since 1900. We hope that you enjoy the area as much as we do! Our cozy cabin offers the best of both worlds- all of the peace and seclusion for a truly relaxing vacation, yet still located only minutes from the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park and the shops and restaurants of Gardiner. This newly renovated cabin is situated on a hill overlooking a beautiful mountain meadow surrounded by fir trees, willows, and aspens with amazing mountain views. Enjoy viewing the elk, deer, coyotes, bald eagles and occasionally moose, wolves, and bears who frequent the vast open spaces that the ranch has to offer. Horses, cows, and chickens also call this breathtaking place home. Spend time befriending the horses and then let them take you on a memorable ride to the top of the mountain! We also have a Zip Line available on the ranch (ages 5 and up) as well as Whitewater Rafting on the nearby Yellowstone River. Activities typically run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If we have enough help, sometimes we are able to offer horseback rides into the fall. Please check with us first.

Our cabin is the perfect place to relax. The living room boasts large picture windows with incredible views, and a patio door opening to a large covered porch, vaulted ceiling (with beams from a local historic bridge), a large gas fireplace, and comfortable seating. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, range, and all utensils needed to create wonderful meals to be enjoyed inside or out on the covered porch.

The covered porch, which is equipped with a gas grill and outdoor dining set, is the perfect area for barbecues, viewing the abundant wildlife, and watching the incredible sunsets while sipping a glass of wine. Relax and enjoy the cool evening breezes on a hot summer day. The backyard offers lots of room for setting up a badminton game, volleyball, or horseshoes.

The cabin has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It offers two master suites each with a king-sized bed and a private bath, and two additional rooms. One of the rooms has a bunk bed, and the other room has a bunk bed and an additional queen bed. The bunk rooms share a bathroom. The cabin sleeps 8-10 people.

Unplug! The cabin does not have wifi or cell service, but there is a land line.

Our cabin is located 20 minutes from Yellowstone Park, 30 minutes from Chico Hot Springs, 10 minutes from world-class fishing on the Yellowstone River, and mere minutes from horseback riding with us on the Stermitz Ranch. In the winter you can cross-country ski and snowshoe from the back door. We are also only 2 hours from snowmobiling in the world-renowned Cooke City area. If you prefer a more laid back vacation, you can spend hours sitting on the porch drinking coffee, reading by the fire, viewing wildlife, sketching the amazing scenery, identifying wildflowers and animal tracks, petting the horses and colts, taking a nature hike from your back door, taking a zip line tour or whitewater rafting.

We are sure that your Yellowstone area vacation will be a unique and memorable experience. We look forward to meeting you!
Your hosts,
Stacy and Rob Stermitz
P.S. If this cabin is full, or if you need additional lodging for your group, we also have other cabins available.

Keywords: Cabin
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Gallatin National Forest. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace
  • Steps from Gallatin National Forest and 9 minutes by car from Yellowstone River
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gardiner cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Stacy Stermitz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Aspen Cabin Yellowstone Horse Rides zip Lining Rafting Hiking
Aspen Yellowstone Horse Rides zip Lining Rafting Hiking Gardiner
Aspen Cabin Yellowstone Horse Rides zip Lining Rafting Hiking
Aspen Yellowstone Horse Rides zip Lining Rafting Hiking Gardiner
Aspen Yellowstone Horse Rides zip Lining Rafting Hiking

Aspen Cabin Near Yellowstone - Horse Rides,zip Lining, Rafting, Hiking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain get away
Great mountain experience with a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marjorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it! I could have easily stayed all summer.
Quiet and beautiful. It was easy to get to the Park, however staying on the property was better than the Park.. i found a place by the crerk to sit with my feet in the water. This was so good for me. Thanks Stacy. Thanks zHarper!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

JO B., Charlotte area

Needs some caring
This setting is beautiful and I would recommend it for families with kids. That being said, although the direct communication with the owner was great, it would be more helpful to have a book or folder containing necessary info rather than having small individual notes posted throughout the house...they have lots of nice clocks conveniently located throughout the house. Still, none worked (need batteries). Lastly, we have stayed at several vrbo and have never been asked to strip beds put linen in bags, and take out the trash. A cleaning fee is collected, and no guest in anyone's house should be expected to do housework.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay here very much. Stacy was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
If you like it a bit off the grid, no WIFI, no cell, no road noise, this is the place. Very scenic and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic and peaceful
This is our 2nd time staying here. We stayed with our grown children and their spouses in 2020. We loved it so much we decided to bring both sets of parents back. They loved it as much as us. We saw wildlife every day while there. It’s the perfect location to visit Yellowstone. We unplugged and enjoyed each other so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark B., Bluffton, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Outing
We were very pleased with our stay at the Aspen Cabin. It was clean, well appointed and the host was friendly. The only reason why i didnt give a 5 star overall is the road condition going to the cabin. Probably because of the amount of rain when we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yellowstone Family Vacation
Stermitz Ranch is a beautiful mountain retreat for the whole family. My wife, myself, our 4 kids and my in-laws all stayed together in the Aspen Cabin. We really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, hiking the nearby mountains, horseback riding, and watching wildlife. We are already trying to plan when we can come again. The Stermitz's were very excellent hosts and responded to any questions we had right away. They also have bear spray provided which was really great since that's money we didn't have to spend for something we wanted to carry but never had to actually use (can't bring bear spray in your luggage, found that out the hard way). The cabin itself is really cozy and has 3 bedrooms on one side of the home and one bedroom on the other (where we put the grandparents). Two of the bedrooms are master bedrooms with an attached bathroom. 4 beds and 3 full bathrooms plus kitchen worked really well for 8 people. The home is stocked with a smattering of great books (including a Yellowstone guide that we found so useful we carried it in the car with us - the maps and information in the book were better than what was in the park!). Also my kids loved the Stermitz's big dog that is very sweet and playful (Stacy was going to keep the dog inside, but my kids asked her to let the dog out) . Lastly, there really is NO CELL SERVICE or internet at all. I thought it was fantastic to unplug for a week. Overall I would recommend this to anyone considering this as a place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway
We loved the out of the way house, but still close to Yellowstone. We had all the privacy we wanted but still had our hosts nearby to visit on the porch and offer up recommendations for adventures each day. We really loved the visits from the hosts' big, friendly pup and we lived rolling the windows down on our way up and down the looong driveway to listen to the beautiful stream. The kids had a blast hiking up the mountains on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This was absolutely amazing. No cell service, wifi, internet, or TV (other than DVDs). Beautiful ranch. Got to unplug from the world. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, So peaceful and relaxing.
an awesome mt vacation! with near perfect temperatures during the day, and cool nights for easy sleeping with no air conditioning needed in July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aspen Cabin Heaven
It makes you never want to go home. Although we came to see all of YNP sometimes we just wanted to hang out at the cabin, coffee or cocktails on the porch and watching the kids play ball and frisbee in the yard and pretend like we never had to leave. It rained a little almost every day but we got to have all the adventures we came for and were always anxious to get back up the mountain to our "home".
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain stay
Beautiful scenery! Great place. Quiet and great host! Lots of animals to be seen!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Staying at this beautiful house was everything we wanted it to be !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain paradise
We enjoyed staying at this historic ranch in the Aspen Cabin. The hosts are very responsive, the cabin is attractive and well equipped, and the scenery is gorgeous. The last 4 miles to the cabin are on a windy gravel road that may deter some coming and going but the destination is worth the travel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jensyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Amazing cabin for our trip! Had everything we needed and gave us a chance to get away from cell phones and media activity for a few days! We loved the location and can actually say we stayed in the mountains!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Chris f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin & location !!!
Wonderful cabin !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

R. Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gardiner-Yellowstone Getaway
The cabin was perfect for our party of parents, two adult children and their spouses and two elementary school grandchildren. It was kid friendly with a playground area for running off excess energy and games. The kitchen was amply stocked with cooking utensils, pots and pans, spices, flour, sugar and condiments. The was a bright red "Big Pot" that was perfect for boiling sweet corn and preparing spaghetti sauce. The coffee bean grinder was perfect for my son-in-law who wanted to grind his own coffee. The crock pot allowed us to come home from a day at Yellowstone Park or rafting and doing other activities to a waiting meal. There was bear spray to take on hikes in Yellowstone and the surrounding areas. While the ice maker was not functioning, there were sufficient ice cube trays that we could keep supplies with ice. Minor concerns were that some of the dvds were so scratched they were not playable, one lamp did not work and one remote had batteries missing. All in all a great facility that contributed to a wonderful multi-generational family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
stunning mountain view
This property was exactly what I was looking for, a cabin well off the beaten path up in a beautiful mountain valley. Awoke to whitetail deer walking through the area in the mornings as well as spotting elk up in the high timber above the cabin. The ranch offered a horse back trail ride up into the property and the sights were fabulous. Rob and Stacey where wonderful hosts. I am already thinking about when we can return. I would highly recommend this rental.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stermitz Ranch was amazing!
If you are looking for a beautiful location to unhook and unwind, this is it!! The views from the cabin are beyond beautiful and the stay was pleasant and relaxing. The only complaint was no washer and dryer, but everything else was just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lowdown on the slowdown
We are so tickled about our family’s stay at Stacey and Rob’s Aspen Cabin. We (grandma and grandpa, son and daughter and spouses)) had the opportunity to relive our childhood summers as well as introduce our grandchildren to the joy of playing endlessly outside, petting horses, talking and doing things without internet and devices. Truly a memorable vacation for us. And we felt a sincere kinship with Rob and Stacey! Also, the wranglers who guided our trail ride were super, super young women! You won’t be disappointed if you have the chance to visit the Stermitz Ranch. ❤️👍🏼❤️👍🏼
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie and Vicki C., Chandler, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
It was great. Everything. Very accommidating

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Didn’t want to leave...
My husband and I and our 6 kids stayed in the Aspen Cabin for a week late May/Early June. We didn’t want to leave! The silence, the wildlife, watching the horses graze on the hills, the stars, the wide open space, the lack of “connectedness” was all such a gift. The cabin space was adequate for my family of 8, especially considering the outdoor space. There is a lack of common dining seating except for outside at the picnic tables. There are definitely some repairs that need to be done, but nothing that greatly impacted our trip. It is tastefully decorated in cowboy/ranch/Montana decor. It was a good landing place for our days in Yellowstone. We did the horseback ride offered by the ranch and very much enjoyed it. There is a LONG dirt road up a canyon to get to the cabin. We were warned but still surprised. In the end, the drive ended up not bothering us much at all. Stacy was very friendly. Overall, we would definitely recommend this place and would HIGHLY recommend it if some repairs and deep cleaning were done. Made memories here we will never forget! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021