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A rural landscape with a pond, a wooden barn, and a house with a sloped roof.
A staircase leading to a wooden-paneled room with mounted animal heads and a display case.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a chandelier, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window with a view of the countryside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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West Yellowstone, MT
  • Place, Gallatin National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hebgen Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Yellowstone Park West Entrance
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Yellowstone

When you stay at this vacation home in West Yellowstone, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Yellowstone National Park. .This ski vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gallatin National Forest and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hebgen Lake.

What's nearby

  • Gallatin National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hebgen Lake - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - 16 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center - 17 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casino Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Otter Lodge

Summary:

Gather at The Otter Lodge, a spacious, single-story Montana retreat minutes from West Yellowstone. Welcoming large groups, this hunting-themed home pairs a private pond and distant mountain views with generous gathering spaces, a full kitchen, and an indoor fireplace. Enjoy outdoor meals among towering pines, evenings around the fire pit, and the convenience of self check-in and free parking.



The Space:

Rustic wood siding, extensive stonework, and a private pond set the scene for your Montana stay. Inside, vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls, leather seating, log-style tables, and antler chandeliers give the lodge its distinctive outdoorsman character.



Gather in the spacious living areas beside the stone fireplace, or enjoy the natural light through large windows overlooking the grounds. Taxidermy is prominent throughout, including a wolverine, pine marten, moose and deer skulls, elk and deer shoulder mounts, and animal pelts.



Sleeping and bathing spaces include:

- A king bedroom with a log bed frame and broad windows overlooking greenery and water.

- Queen bedrooms with rustic log furniture, patterned quilts, and bedside storage.

- A larger master bathroom with a long stone countertop and glass-enclosed shower, plus another shared bathroom with a bathtub and overhead shower.



The large, fully equipped kitchen features oak cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and expansive windows. Multiple dining areas give your group places to gather over meals.



For cooking and everyday comfort, you'll have:

- An electric stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and dishwasher.

- A coffee maker, toaster, cookware, dishes, wine glasses, and barbecue utensils.

- Heating, ceiling and portable fans, an indoor fireplace, and a TV.

- A dedicated workspace with a table, basic Wi-Fi at approximately 4 Mbps, and an Ethernet connection; plan accordingly for video calls and large downloads.

- A free in-unit washer and dryer, and clothing storage.

- A high chair, board games, and a Pack ’n Play available upon request.



Outside, settle into the outdoor furniture, cook on the propane BBQ grill, or gather around the stone fire pit beside the pond.



Guest Access:

You'll have private access to the entire lodge and its surrounding outdoor spaces, including the private patio and backyard. A private entrance and keypad make self check-in straightforward, and free parking is available on the premises.



Other Things to Note:

- The private backyard is not fully fenced and sits beside the pond, an important consideration when planning a stay with young children.

- Although the lodge is single-story, carpeted steps lead into the sunken living room, so the interior is not entirely step-free.



Interaction with Guests:

The host will be available remotely via phone or message to assist with any needs or questions during your stay, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience. We respect your privacy and will not be present at the property during your visit. If needed, we are only 15 minutes away.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Terms and Conditions Check IN Time is 4:00 PM Check Out Time IS 10:00 AM ALL Properties are NO PETS and NO Smoking unless specified Maximum Occupan...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Otter Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

Fantastic place to stay - close to West Yellowstone and a very lovely property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway spot!

Excellent property. Relaxing getaway spot with all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home in a great setting.

A beautiful house in a an amazing, peaceful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house near Yellowstone West Entrance

Amazing house, very confortable, very clean, super well equipped. Host was great very fast responding. Location is great very quiet and private but also very convenient for Yellowstone visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house

Beautiful house with beautiful view of the area. Slightly outside the town which was fantastic for a family that wanted to away from town, but not too isolated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly

House was as advertised. Beautiful views and lots of room. Bison right out front!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellowstone

This is a beautiful home in an incredible setting. You won’t believe how amazing the views are. The house is great and exactly as advertised. Check in and out was perfectly smooth. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely stay

Our family really enjoyed this property. The kitchen was well supplied and the access to laundry was much appreciated after long hikes. We did have campfires which was really nice. A couple suggested improvements - one bathroom needs a door for added privacy and the TV/tech setup could use an upgrade. All in all we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

80th Birthday Trip

The home was beautiful, unique and cozy. It was perfect for family time, sleeping, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Close enough to town and the park entrance for Convenience but just far enough away for peace and quiet!! We had the sweetest time celebrating my Dad’s 80th birthday!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique property

We enjoyed this unique home and the lovely setting. It was close to the West Yellowstone entrance and we had a great time there. A Buffalo walked through the yard on our last evening and it really gave us a thrill to see him! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You Otter enjoy this lovely Otter Place!

The home exceeded our expectations! It was the perfect setting for a family gathering to celebrate our dad’s 80th birthday on golden pond! Proximity to Yellowstone National Park, town, and airport made travel very easy. We would definitely stay again. Our time was too short to explore everything on our list. It was nice to return to the house and grill a dinner under the brightest stars imaginable! Thank you for sharing a clean, comfortable and welcoming place to relax and connect with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Hunters dream

The house layout was very nice, the house was clean, the dead and stuffed animals that greeted us at the front door and every room there after, creeped 2 of my children out. My husband I loved the views of the house and the fishing, the drive in and out of town wasn’t too bad, especially because we don’t love crowds, and being that far out, gave us time to breathe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall we had a great stay

The only thing we didn’t love about our stay was that there was no air conditioning in the home (which may have been listed when we booked the property and we just missed it) but we didn’t expect not having air conditioning and it was very hot during our stay. The property manager was very quick to respond and brought us more fans to cool off the home immediately!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Yellowstone Escape!

We loved staying at Otter Lodge during our time in Montana! Check-in and coordination through Roam Property Management was very simple with great communication throughout. The home had a well-appointed kitchen (we cooked multiple meals and had everything we needed), comfortable beds and living areas, and plenty of other appointments. The property itself is a big highlight -- the house sits on a large property at the edge of a very small cluster of homes, so you have gorgeous mountain/plain vistas to the north and very little intrusion by neighbors or others. We loved watching sunrises, sunsets, and nightly swooping bat shows from the ample windows around the home. The amount of taxidermy throughout the property can be a bit jarring at first, but fades quickly once you orient yourself. A perfect jumping off point for adventure in West Yellowstone and beyond, and a great reflection of the Montana area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! We are so glad we chose this location which has excellent views of the mountains and a short drive from downtown West Yellowstone. Only an hour from Old Faithful. The house was very clean and organized. We loved the fully equipped kitchen and large gas grill and used them daily for cooking all our meals. We were pleased that there were cast iron pans available. The master bedroom was spacious with walk in closet and comfortable shower. We appreciated that extra towels and cleaning supplies that were provided and the large laundry room. Hello sunshine! The living room has large, uncovered windows that lend to beautiful views. The sun was bright and filled the living room with light and warmth. There are no window coverings in the living and dining rooms. We loved walking around this property, seeing wildlife, and the sound of the running water from the small dam. We highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to visit Yellowstone or Montana.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house, spectacular views

We had a wonderful time at Otter Lodge. The house is immaculate and very well taken care of. There is a ton of room inside and out. My kids fished every night and had a great time climbing on all the rocks. We made sure to come back in time every night to watch the sunset over the mountains. We will make this a must stay from now on every time we come to Yellowstone. It’s the perfect location and provides everything you need. If you’re on the fence, book it! You won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home!

We were so impressed with this property. I do not have a negative thing to say about Otter Lodge. The home was clean, well stocked, and perfectly located near the west entrance of Yellowstone. The fields behind the property had horses that would roam every evening. Views were absolutely stunning! We used the firepit every evening to watch the sunset. If you're considering this property, book it now. It was amazing and we would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025