The most incredible, kind, thoughtful host Nance, and her husband Richard are amazing at making you feel comfortable and relaxed. From the moment we arrived it was like we were greeted by a big warm hug! Their help navigating the park was so helpful, breakfast was amazing and the only bad thing is we only stayed two nights. The perfect place for your Yellowstone visit!! read more

My review is long overdue. However, it's on the 1 year anniversary of staying there, and it's a joyful memory. That memory is so solidified in my heart. Our trip to Montana was amazing, and the first evening started with stay here. Ms Nance and Richard are such warm hosts. At breakfast they are a fountain of information about Gardiner and the Park. Breakfast was a wide array of delicious choices, and Ms Nance is quick to adapt to your tastes if you stayed multiple nights. But Pro-Tip, tell her ahead of time if you have a particular want. We had a private room with a bathroom. It was very comfortable and warm. Especially considering it was below zero at the time. They also leave out tea and snacks downstairs, so We enjoyed a cup of hot tea as we warmed up from our walk. Location! This wonderful home couldn't be closer to the park entrance. As well, they are walking distance to the local restaurants. It was the start of winter so I didn't get a chance to take advantage of fly fishing, but Richard owns Parks Fly Shop, just around the corner. Book a stay here! You will love it! read more

Before you continue, this is a 5-star review. If my memory serves me, Yelp was getting suspicious of Nancy and Richard consistently knocking it out of the park, so the algorithm flagged some recent 5-star reviews. Yelp was wrong on this one as they are actually just that good. It's unfortunate, but this will have to be a 4-star one to make sure the reviews stay. We stayed at the Gardiner Guest House in 2018. In all the times I've traveled, I have never found a more hospitable and nurturing home than the Gardiner Guest House. Nancy takes extreme pride in every detail of her home. She was such a pleasant conservationist that we spent our last Yellowstone morning sipping tea and chatting away at the breakfast table. It would be an honor to stay at here again and I cannot recommend them enough. read more

This bed & breakfast is the best experience I've ever had in any hotel/motel/inn in my life. I really can't sing enough praise for Nancy and everything she does there (and Richard-I just didn't get the chance to meet him). Her attention to detail is unparalleled and brings so much charm to her home. Beyond that, she's an amazing chef, magnificent host and lovely person in general. After looking for a place to stay near Yellowstone, I found the guest house on Yelp, called right away and decided to book after hearing the super fair off-season rate. In the 24 hours I was there, Nancy quickly became one of my favorite people, she's just so genuine and kind. She treated us like family and was so sweet with my dog. The house is extremely clean, comfortable and well-stocked with delicious tea, bathroom amenities, and live plants! read more

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Wonderful experience. I heartily recommend this "Diamond in the rough" to all. It is a trip back in time that I will cherish forever. Nance and Richard were the kindest host ever! read more

Nancy and her husband Richard have a really neat home and are very accommodating. They make you feel like family. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was phenomenal. We stayed for 5 nights and would definitely stay again. read more

I found the Gardiner guest house by chance, and I'm thankful I did. I intended to stay in Yellowstone, but with that hotel full, I was left wandering the streets of Gardiner looking for a place to stay the night. I walked into the Gardiner guest house and was greeted warmly by Nancy. The place was built in 1903, so it has a lot of charm. It was priced very reasonably. The room was comfortable and clean and there were lots of amenities offered. Everything from tea and hot chocolate, to books, bathrobes, and Epsom salts to take a bath with. The breakfast was a tasty spread of food. Nancy's husband Richard has lived in Gardiner for decades, so he has useful knowledge regarding traveling in Montana. I will gladly stay here again if I ever make it back to Gardiner. read more

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Nancy is like your grandmother taking you in after a long day. She'll have an wonderful warm breakfast for you in the morning and is quite literally the sweetest and most interesting person we've ever met. From your fellow new Englanders we thank the Gardiner Guest House for the most hospitable stay. read more

I stayed here for a couple of nights (upstairs) in February of 2012, and I could not have been happier with my experience at the Gardiner Guest House. To say that Nancy and Richard are warm, welcoming and wonderful is an understatement; they were incredible hosts full of advice & recommendations about the area, and full of great conversation. Nancy fed us delicious and copious breakfasts around a communal table in the mornings.... The rooms were cozy, clean and homey - full of character and comfortable. The Guest House is a mere 2-3 minute drive to the Yellowstone NP entrance gate, giving it unique access to the park especially during the winter, when the only road open to visitors is from Gardiner. I'm not sure what else I could have hoped for from this experience! read more

Nancy and Richard are the best hosts for this small and beautiful town near the northern entrance of the park. We stayed there for one night while we were travelling and wanted to visit Yellowstone. Originally we had planned to stay in the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, but to take a snow vehicle round trip would have cost us $200. We were happier staying wih Nancy and Richard. They were superbly welcoming, the breakfast was amazing, the rooms comfortable and clean, and the rates very decent. We will definitely come back and will recommend our friends to stay here! read more

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! My husband and I planned on tent camping in Yellowstone for a week until our trip was interrupted by a wet and heavy snow storm, rain and hail. We were about to pack up and go home after just two nights when we found the Gardiner Guest House. Nancy welcomed us with open arms, hot tea and cookies upon arrival. The historic home is clean, well appointed, very cozy and reasonably priced (cheap compared to most other cities). We enjoyed getting to know the other guests & spent hours at the breakfast table talking with Nancy, Richard & the other guests. The food is INCREDIBLE (pumpkin pancakes, apple sausage, eggs, sweet breads, granola, yogurt etc) and coffee, tea and treats are available around the clock. The first night we shared a bathroom and were moved into a different room the second night that had its own bathroom. It was no problem to share the bathroom -it's spacious and set-up to accommodate separate areas for different guests' toiletries. The shared bathroom has a magnificent claw foot soaking tub. Water was hot & pressure was high... perfect for the cold days! You can't get much closer to the north entrance of Yellowstone, either, as it's just a stone's throw away from the arch. We've decided any future trips to Yellowstone are not complete without a stay at the Gardiner Guest House! read more

First, let me apologize to Nancy and Richard for a tardy review! Second-- this place deserves about 500 more rave reviews. My boyfriend and I were on a cross country drive and found ourselves a few hours outside of the northern entrance of Yellowstone with nowhere to stay. I called Richard and Nancy (via a Yelp review I found) and they pleasantly confirmed availability despite the fact that we would be getting in relatively late (10 pm). Nancy welcomed us with open arms (literally) and showed us around the guest house, which was by far more comfortable than any space we'd stayed in during our journey. Not a detail was missed-- lotions, hand towels, cozy blankets, heavenly beds, movies, and the breakfast-- oh, the breakfast. Every morning, they prepare a spread for their guests. Their food is only matched by their great company and conversation at the table! They were wonderfully accommodating and provided us with great tips for our day in the park. By the end of breakfast, we had decided to stay another day. The Gardiner Guest House, as mentioned, is literally at the mouth of the northern gate to Yellowstone. We woke up, took a walk, and stood at the feet of the mountains in the morning. Very refreshing! The town itself is quaint and friendly, with more dining options during the season. i would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone planning to make a trip to the area. What a gem! read more

We stayed only one night and wished we had more time. The beds were clean, the bath was shared, and Nancy was great. We enjoyed playing cards in the main room and when we left for the park very early the next morning they packed us a breakfast of a hard boiled egg, bannana bread, fruit, yougurt, hard cheese, granola and juice. Highly recommended. read more

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While moving from Seattle to Washington, DC we took a detour down to Yellowstone and found the Gardiner Guest House via yelp when we were just a few hours away. Nancy was super accommodating and had a comfortable bed waiting for us when we rolled in past 9pm. We stayed two nights in order to have a day at Yellowstone, and this location was absolutely perfect. We received lots of great tips, and even borrowed an audio tour CD to take with us as we drove down to Old Faithful. While we were gone Nancy went above and beyond by watching over our cat, who was especially pleased with the guest house after a few days in the car. Breakfast was superb, the rooms were cozy, and the personal interaction was a great bonus. I completely recommend for travelers that want a comfortable base for Yellowstone that feels like home. read more

Stayed here for 2 nights. Absolutely wonderful place to stay. The room was cozy and the bed was real comfy. The shared bathroom is fully stocked with shampoo/body wash/lotions, etc.. The breakfast is a real treat with many options (cereals, porridge, home style potatoes, juice, milk, coffee/tea). After long days in the park, you can relax in the living room and have tea or hot chocolate and snack on cookies or cake or whatever Nancy has baked. The living room is stocked with many dvds, books and board games. This is a great base for Yellowstone as it is just minutes to the park and about 15 minutes to mammoth hot springs. Richard is a well known fly fisherman and has his shop next to the house. Nancy is a great hostess and will make you feel like you are visiting your favorite aunts house. We will return when we come back to YNP. As I write this review YNP is closed due to the govt shutdown. read more

Nancy is born to be a hostess. The breakfast is outstanding and varied with many choices. Nancy's attention to the comfort details is amazing. She gave us hot chocolate every day to take with us on our late fall excursions. The rooms were comfortable and delightfully decorated. We are looking forward to being a guest again. read more

Where to begin?? The house is beautiful, well-kept, very tidy & clean and historic. The beds are very comfortable, and the rooms are beautifully decorated. The breakfast is to die for!!! Absolutely wonderful variety and selection of food and beverage, as well as delicious coffee. The hostess, Nancy, is just phenominal; her cooking, cleaning, details, and wonderful personality are really the icing on this beautiful cake. Don't miss a chance to stay here! read more

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We only stayed for one night but the experience was great! We were treated especially well, given great dinner advice and a great breakfast. Overall we had an all around great time! read more

We stopped by Nancy and Richard´s guest house after a few days in the park. We were warmly welcomed, our room was lovely and cosy (we had the suite with a private bathroom), the bed was so comfy. Woke up at the sound of birds... Nancy´s breakfast and Richard´s knowledge about the park were simply awesome! Thank you both for these nice moments. We felt like home and would love to go back. Highly ++++ recommended! read more

Gardiner Guest House - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Gardiner, Montana

I stayed in this charming bed and breakfast and was delighted how beautiful every room was. I was treated so warmly that I felt I was part of the family. The breakfast was amazing. Like a five star hotel. I love it and I am glad that I know where to stay next time I visit Yellowstone. read more

Great place to stay! I do a lot of business travel and this was such a refreshing change from the sterility of business hotels. Nancy and Richard are wonderful people, making us feel so welcome in their warm and cozy home. The breakfast is amazing! read more

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Awesome breakfasts, though wish we had skipped some and headed out early when things are the best in the park. But the food was just too good to miss - especially with a long day of hiking ahead. We stayed in the cabin which was plenty of space for our family of 2 adults and 1 baby. The kitchen could use some modernization, but it had everything we needed and at a really decent price. This is a great place to stay especially if you are up here early in the season or late. read more

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights and could not have been more pleased! We had a wonderful time. The B&B owners are incredibly knowledgable and helpful on everything from the park, to the town, to surrounding activities. The rooms were lovely, sheets and towels were soft, and the breakfasts were delicious! The one caveat I would mention is that there is no AC, so if you're going to stay in the middle of the summer during a freak heat wave, be prepared. That being said, the lack of AC still wasn't much of a problem since it gets quite cool at night, and we weren't spending much time in the room during the day. My husband and I both loved staying here, and will most certainly be back! read more

Very cool place to stay, Liked the town, liked the funky restaurant down the street, liked the coffee they had for breakfast. They also had toast and things that the kids liked.... read more

You'll not find more hospitality in the entire state of Montana - and that's saying something as there are some mighty hospitable folks in the Treasure State. Nancy treated me like a daughter when I made a reservation there for my dad and she had only a one bedroom room left. She actually let me stay in the back bedroom used by her family when they stay there. I watched "Aladdin" that night and literally felt like a little kid again. And when I forgot my sweater there - she actually dropped it off at my apartment in Bozeman the next time she had to go there for groceries. You could not find a better location for a B&B outside of Yellowstone. You can actually walk to the park entrance. Nancy and her husband are a wealth of information on the area. If you need to stay in a B&B when visting YNP, it's in your best interest to stay here. read more

Fabulous breakfast, delightful hosts, and comfortable rooms. See my detailed comments at http://sacredwonderland.com/2015/05/23/research-in-gardiner/ read more

The hospitality provided by Nancy and Richard can't be beat. They make you feel like family from the moment you make a reservation. They love to hear about your daily adventures, and offer insight with their many years of experience living just outside Yellowstone. The house is comfortable and clean, with yummy treats around every corner. Nancy has seriously thought of everything to make your stay pleasant. And the breakfasts!!! You may want to get an early start in the park, but make sure to stick around for at least 1 hot breakfast! If you don't, she'll pack you a delicious bag of goodies for the road, but you simply must stay to eat with them at least once. Also, it will only take you about 60 seconds to get to the park entrance from Gardiner Guest House, so you won't be wasting any time getting to the park. I simply can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was. They even extend the invitation for you to come back any time for a quick cookie and bathroom break if ever you're in the park again, but staying somewhere else. Nancy and Richard and their establishment are truly one-of-a-kind. You won't regret staying there. read more

We had an amazing 7-day stay with Nancy and Richard. She went out of her way to provide us outstanding diet-specific breakfasts, including "to go" bags for the days we went into Yellowstone before the 7 or 8 am "eat in" times. She had a wide range of teas, available at any time, including our favorite English tea, which we struggle to find in bigger places than Gardiner! We look forward to staying there again as we love the north Yellowstone region. read more

Amazing place to stay if you are planning to check out Yellowstone, the room is very cozy and has everything that you could need, feels like home away from home. read more

The Gardiner Guest House is a great B&B in Gardiner, MT and Nancy was a fantastic host who met all of our needs while we were there. I highly recommend her home as a place to stay while visiting Yellowstone National Park (from the north entrance)! read more

We stopped by Nancy and Richard's quaint guest house during our trip across America. Their home and the hospitality they showed towards us made this place by far our favorite stop. The breakfast was to die for and their company made us feel like we were at the family table. The house is ideally located near Boiling Springs which we enjoyed after a day of hiking and bison gazing in Yellowstone's amazing wilderness. The prices are really competitive and when you factor in all the kindness and brekkie, this place is a must. read more

Great spot! Nancy fed us well and gave great trips on our upcoming trip to Yellowstone. I would stay there again!

This was a perfect place for us to start our Yellowstone adventure. Located right outside the North entrance to the Park, the guesthouse is a welcoming and delightful place. The rooms are small but lovely, with very comfortable beds; the baths contain every possible toiletry; the common area is filled with books about Yellowstone; the snacks and beverages are available 24/7. An amazing breakfast is served in the dining room, and, if you want to get an early start, Nancy is willing to pack breakfast-to-go, which is more like breakfast and lunch! She and her husband Richard, who owns the fly shop around the corner and literally wrote the book on Yellowstone fishing, are knowledgeable about local services -- where to eat, where to buy what -- and the Park. The rates are more than reasonable -- about half of what you might expect to pay for this location and quality. And you will never stay with people more interested in making you happy. read more