We spent a week in the cabin. The five-minute drive to Yellowstone's north gate made it an ideal location. The town of Gardiner was also a great place to stock up. We're from the city and it can be difficult to find fully-stocked markets in the area, like we're used to. But Gardiner Market was one such place and only a stone's throw away from the cabin. The views from the front porch were picturesque to say the least. It was always worth stopping to take it all in before leaving out in the morning or returning in the evening. We also visited during elk rutting season and the field across the road was full of them for several days. They were also often in the yard of the cabin during the morning hours. When the elk weren't there, the horses that also reside on the property were there to greet us (shout out to Iron Hide!). There's a great little trail that runs behind the property. It was a nice, simple hike to take at the end of the day. While we never saw any bears during our stay, we did see signs of a large predator in the area. The cabin provided bear spray, which was sincerely appreciated. We never ventured away from the cabin on foot without it. The cabin, itself, was perfect for us. We traveled with two dogs and they loved it. There are windows everywhere. The loft bedroom is surrounded with them. At night, we'd open them and the breeze made for excellent sleeping. Any appliances or utensils we needed during our stay, the cabin provided. We were able to make several home-cooked meals. We could not have asked for a better base camp for our trip.