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Mountain View Lodge - Very popular, Highly Rated Lodge, and Minutes to the Park!

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Mountain View Lodge - built in Spring 2011
Mountain View Lodge
Main Level
Upper Level
Large open living area with queen sleeper sofa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10163.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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West Yellowstone, MT
  • Hebgen Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (Main Level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Level)

1 Queen Bunk Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom (Upstairs)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 1 Private Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom Bath

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain View Lodge - Very popular, Highly Rated Lodge, and Minutes to the Park!

The Mountain View Lodge is a relatively new luxury log home/chalet which backs up to the Gallatin National Forest on a quiet dead-end street and only minutes from the West Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The home has a great view of Lionshead Peak and the surrounding mountains of the Continental Divide. It has 1,750 sq ft of living space, including 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Laundry Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sleeping Loft plus over 700 sq ft of covered side porch and open deck to enjoy the beautiful mountain views! Consistently rated favorably - e.g., "Ready to see the Milky Way? This property was very comfortable and felt like home from the minute we arrived. There was plenty of seating inside and on the deck. The bedrooms were very comfortable and roomy. There are a few rentals/homes in the area, but nothing close enough to be a bother. The stars were amazing!! It's been a long time since we had seen the night sky with so little light pollution. Our son had his telescope and we enjoyed star gazing and seeing a comet. We also had an unexpected and shy visitor on our deck....a fox!! We highly recommend staying at this home when visiting Yellowstone."

Beautifully decorated in a rustic mountain lodge theme with all new furniture, fixtures and household items. Ideally suited for up to 6 adults plus children for a maximum party size of 10 (Note: Groups including more than 6 adults require owner notification and approval prior to booking). Simply one of the 'best of the best' in area rental vacation homes!

For large family or friend gatherings, we have other rental properties immediately adjacent to the Mountain View Lodge - e.g., the newly constructed Lazy Moose Lodge and the recently renovated Mini-Moose Cabin! Check them out at VRBO and the link below and if interested in renting one or more of these properties during the same calendar period, be sure to ask about our 'Off Season - Village' rates!

Also if interested, please ask about our referral arrangements, including horseback riding, trout fishing, hunting and snowmobiling.

Lastly, if you notice a gap in the VRBO calendar between existing bookings which is less than our minimum number of night stay requirement and are interested in renting within that 'gap', please contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate your request.

If you have questions about any of our properties, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you with the booking process.

Spring 2020 Update: Each of our properties are cleaned per the latest Health Department and lodging industry guidelines to inhibit the spread of Covid-19!

Keywords: Log, Chalet, Lodge, Cabin, Yellowstone National Park, Hebgen Lake, Henrys Lake, Gallatin River, Yellowstone River, Madison River, Snowmobiling, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Bicycling, Photography

Property manager

Kevin Neal
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Cancellations made more than sixty (60) days prior to check-in date will not incur a cancellation fee.
To ensure our guests' comfort, the max number of ADULT guests is 6 unless owner approves otherwise.
Maximum number of booked nights per stay is 28 nights.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

West Yellowstone

Lazy Acres, a neighbourhood in West Yellowstone, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. Great Whirligig and Yellowstone Big Gun Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Yellowstone, MT

What's nearby

  • Hebgen Lake - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Yellowstone Park Zipline - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellowstone Playhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lodgepole Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Munching Moose's Mobile Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Lodge - Very popular, Highly Rated Lodge, and Minutes to the Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Lodge - Very popular, Highly Rated Lodge, and Minutes to the Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View Lodge - Very popular, Highly Rated Lodge, and Minutes to the Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View Lodge - Very popular, Highly Rated Lodge, and Minutes to the Park! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Lazy Acres is steps from Gallatin National Forest and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Tweedy Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 86 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

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

Amazing!

Amazing views and home. Loved it entirely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great location and close to Yellowstone Park

Short drive to the west entrance to Yellowstone park and easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie G.

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

Cozy and beautiful!

Our family stayed her for Christmas and could not have asked for anything better! The cabin is absolutely beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. It’s close to town and feels like you’re in a real life snow globe!!! Already wanting to go back! The host was amazing and very responsive. Even went the extra mile to get us a Christmas tree for when we got there!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

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

Yellowstone

Great lodge or house, clean, comfortable and in a perfect location. Owners were awesome to work with. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Love this place!

Great and cozy cabin! Perfect for our anniversary get away and first time to Yellowstone. Location is perfect. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max W.

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

Easy and Convenient Stay for Yellowstone

The cabin was lovely, and had plenty of room for four adults and three teens. It was well-appointed, and there was nothing we needed that we couldn't find handily when needed. It is more geared for an indoor stay, since it the backyard isn't easily accessible or setup for use, which was fine for us after long days exploring the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Yellowstone Family Vacation

The property was as promised and shown on the web site. Kevin and Laurie responded immediately to simple questions we had. I recommend this property to anyone visiting Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Beautiful Home

This home was exactly as described. Check in was easy, and the location was ideal for our trip to Yellowstone National Park. We found everything we might need, and we would recommend this home to anybody looking for a comfortable place in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne N.

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

Great Home for Yellowstone Vacation

We loved the house and it’s proximity to the West Yellowstone entrance. It was very clean and had everything you need to have a stress free vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R., Trussville, AL

Fantastic!!!

The Neal family has a wonderful cabin!! Going to be our annual place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

We wanted to stay off the beaten path and this was just perfect. Not far to town and worth all the views!!! Great hosts, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacy R.

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

Yellowstone Trip 2024

I would highly recommend the mountain lodge. It was perfect for my family which included our 10 year old and grandparents. There was plenty of room for all. The hosts are the best! Very responsive but no need to contact them because the lodge is in great condition. It is a quiet, peaceful setting but only a short drive to West Yellowstone and the National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf G., Rheinbach, Germany

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

Peaceful getaway, close to West Yellowstone

The property was just as advertised. Very quiet location, though conveniently close to the West Yellowstone entrance. Beds were very comfortable. 3 bathrooms helped to meet our schedule... Fully stocked kitchen had everything needed. Communication with Kevin was pleasant (and quick).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

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

Family trip to Yellowstone

We’ve been trying to make this trip for over a year. Kevin was so accommodating when we had to postpone a year because of Covid. Loved the cabin - beautiful layout and everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Very homey. Beautiful views . Close to everything.

Our experience was epic. We snowmobile 600 miles in 5 days. Views were assume. Weather just right. The home was very cozy and beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Matthews, NC

Great Property!

Fantastic cabin, with amazing view, conveniently located to West Yellowstone and the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Off the beaten path, but close to all you need for a great visit to the Yellowstone area. Well appointed kitchen, and very comfortable living/dining rooms. Master bedroom/bedroom is very spacious. Kevin made the rental process easy, and was very accessible as we checked in/out. We will absolutely stay here again, and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Perfect for a quiet family Christmas

The house and location were absolutely perfect and gorgeous for our Christmas family vacation. We wanted out of the way but close enough to get to the basics. Small quiet town nearby, views from the glass front of the cabin were fantastic. House was stocked with everything we could possibly need with a few small exceptions of modern non necessities like a Keurig (lol). Plan on making the trip again and we will definitely be booking one of their beautiful cabins. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

West Yellowstone Mtn View

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath A frame home is exactly as described. It is well equipped, very clean and comfortable to stay in. Please note that there is no air conditioning as I’m sure it’s not normally needed in Montana, but when the afternoon sun hits the tall windows, it warms up fast. The pictures show a charcoal grill, but there is a gas grill there instead, no need to buy charcoal like we did. A few of the windows wouldn’t crank open, and we informed the owner so he could get them fixed. Beautiful area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flavia R.

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

Winter wonderland!

This rental property is absolutely stunning! We stayed here for 4 nights to visit West Yellowstone. You will find everything you need inside the property. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. The views are spectacular with plenty of open space around the property for privacy. We are very happy we chose to stay here! Would love to be back! Thanks Kevin!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J., Johnstown, PA

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

Taste of the West

This log home was everything all in all. Modern, rustic, amenities were quality, view impressive, and short drive to West Yellowstone. Kevin was on top of all communications. Absolutely no issues or concerns. Loved the visit as other will too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Log Cabin Living!

Lovely log cabin that is perfect for the back to nature trip to Yellowstone, except it has all of the modern conveniences. Only 7 miles to the town of West Yellowstone with 2 grocery stores and a plethora of restaurants and shops. We cooked dinner at the cabin on several nights with the gas grill and made breakfast every morning and it was so nice to have the open plan so the cooks could interact with the rest of our group. Excellent communication with the owners and the cabin was well provisioned as far as toiletries, paper towels and toilet tissue go. Great place for our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

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

Perfect Winter Retreat!

We spent a week in this wonderful mountain retreat durng February. The home was clean, beautifully furnished and well stocked. The property owner, Kevin, was very helpful and immediately responded to any questions we had. We spent the week snowmobiling and were thrilled that we could leave straight from our lodge with easy access to the groomed trails. The home is about 8 miles from West Yellowstone and our highlights included snowmobiling to West Yellowstone and enjoying lunch at the Buffalo Bar. The home is located in a quite neighborhood with ample parking and gorgeous views. We have already planned our return for next year. A special thank you to the Neal family for making our vacation so memorable!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Ready to see the Milky Way?

This property was very comfortable and felt like home from the minute we arrived. There was plenty of seating inside and on the deck. The bedrooms were very comfortable and roomy. There are a few rentals/homes in the area, but nothing close enough to be a bother. The stars were amazing!! It's been a long time since we had seen the night sky with so little light pollution. Our son had his telescope and we enjoyed star gazing and seeing a comet. We also had an unexpected and shy visitor on our deck....a fox!! We highly recommend staying at this home when visiting Yellowstone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

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

Yellowstone Winter vacation

This home/lodge/cabin is absolutely beautiful! Nestled among pine trees on an idyllic street. about 7 miles west of the city proper of West Yellowstone. Although you are in a subdivision of sorts, the homes do not invade on each other's views and solitude. We came to visit Yellowstone in the winter by taking snowmobile tours. If snowmobiling is your thing, the subdivision has trail access at the end of the street . The home was clean and many extras provided (or left) by the owners such as ample towels, soap, shampoo in each bathroom, dish soap, laundry soap, paper towels, toilet paper, common spices, olive oil, so check cabinets first! A beautifully decorated home ! We visited Yellowstone a few years back and it is an entirely different experience in the winter months. I would definitely stay in this home if we get the chance to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

What a great place to stay!

Great accommodation for 3 couples. Upper bedroom is fantastic, beautiful bathroom, lots of room, big closet. Downstairs bedrooms are smaller but completely adequate. Kitchen well stocked with dishware and silverware. As cold as it was, we had the fireplace (nice heating insert) going most nights (you'll have to buy your own wood). Both a gas grill and a charcoal grill, the latter of which we used several times. When we were there, it even appears they have a "pet" ... fairly decent sized cat prints in the snow. Also saw a moose on our way in one day. One word of advice: it's back off the road a bit, and it snowed (~6") the last day we were there, so we were glad we had a 4WD, otherwise it might have been a challenge to get out. Great communication with the owners ... they called after we got there to make sure everything was OK. Recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

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