Corral Villas Yellowstone

WELCOMETo The CORRAL VILLAS at Yellowstone  We strive to provide the best experience possible while you are staying with us and will help you make the most of exploring Yellowstone through the only open year around for vehicles gate here in Gardiner!!
Please note: Front desk request sand check in is happening at The Corral restaurant 10am-10pm(summer) and 10am-8pm(winter).

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                                                                                                                              WELCOME to YELLOWSTONE
                           Welcome to The CORRAL VILLAS! 
We hope that you have a lovely time in our brand new units at this beautiful part of Montana. We consider Gardiner our home and are happy to share our property with guests like you.We purchased the original old house in October 2018 and we refurnished it shortly thereafter and use for employee housing.In 2020 we started Phase 1 of Corral Lodging, building this beautiful building that we called Corral Villas. It includes 6 units all with full kitchens and their own baths. Each unit is a specious space, bigger than most hotel rooms including a comfortable queen bed, extra queen sleeper sofa/couch, Smart TV ( Netflix, Hulu, Prime TV and such require your own account) with Vizio free channels and DISH cable channels,  electric fireplace in the winter, full kitchen with all the cooking amenities and utensils that you might need, fridge, coffee machine, hot water cattle, toaster, microwave, complimentary coffee. Comfortably fits up to 4 people- 2 adults and 2 small kids.
Phase 2 will start in 2025 and it will future a second  building including first floor for employee housing and a second floor Mountain View Apartments for guests, as well as an office for the lodging, guest laundry and soda/snack machines.We love the amazing and quite neighborhood and that our villas are walking distance to our restaurant and everything else that you might need- a bank, a grocery store, post office and such. Elk and deer are often visitors on the the property.We  thank you for taking good care of the unit  while you are staying in it.This Welcome Book includes important information about the property, Gardiner and Yellowstone, a list of our favorite restaurants and things to do. 
Please, enjoy your vacation!



                                                                    Respectfully,                                                                    Dimitar & Neli Nikolov


HOUSE RULES

The following rules have been adopted to provided maximum enjoyment for our guests. The intent and purpose of these House Rules is to protect all visitors and owners from annoyance and inconvenience caused by improper use of the premises.

1. Smoking any tobacco product in units, on deck or in common ares is prohibited.
2. All noises from any source shall be controlled so as not to disturb or annoy others at all times. Quite hours are from 10PM until 8AM. Please use extreme quite when using all walkways , stairs, decks.
3. Guest Parking is on the side of both new building  and old house along Yellowstone street. You can stop your vehicle in front of your unit during loading or unloading only. Park so as utilize one space per unit only. Coming with more then one vehicle, can park along the driveway on the other side of the old house ( Vista Street).
4. No animal of any kind whatsoever shall be allowed or kept in any part of the property. Do not feed the elk and deer that often visit the yard.
5. There is no guest laundry on site yet, it will be once  Phase 2 of Corral Lodging is complete  (2022). We can recommend  the Gardiner WashTub, second street to the right after the bridge. No guest access will be provided to the lodging laundry upon any circumstances.
6. Use extra cation when walking in the dark. Don’t cut corners to avoid being surprised by wild animals. Deer and elk  are often visitors. Bears are seen in the neighborhood late in the fall occasionally.
7. There shall be no shooting of fireworks or any type at any time, in, from, or around the building.
8. Use bear spray with caution only while hiking and never in or around the building. 

1. Gardiner’s Visitor Center is located on Park Street just before you enter the gate. The good people there will answer all questions that you still might have even after reading this.
2. Rafting- Whitewater rafting id available in Gardiner in the summer May-September.  Brochures of some local raft companies are available.
3. Ziplining. Montana White Water is the only co that offers zip lining in Gardiner.
4. Hiking in and around Yellowstone. Our favorite trail is Beavers Ponds that starts in Mammoth. It’s an easy few miles of walking around beautiful ponds. It was our first hike here in Yellowstone. Always carry a bear spray when you hike. Hike in groups. Make noise.   Don’t cut corners. We provide bear spray for your convenience. Bear spray is not a toy. Use with caution. For more info about hiking trails and safety information please stop by Yellowstone Association ( the last building in Gardiner before the gate to Yellowstone)or consult with a park ranger.
5. Yellowstone Hot Springs is a few minutes from here to the north. It is a beautiful way to finish a day full of hiking or just exploring Yellowstone. Call ahead to check their hours as they change during the year. Open year around.
6. Wildlife seeing. Take the Old Yellowstone road that starts at the school and finish at Corwin Springs, then turn right on the bridge and right on the highway to come back to Gardiner. You can see tons of animals ( antelopes and mountain sheep, elk and deer) and birds year around.
7. Looking for a private guide. We highly recommend Mike Skelton with Yellowstone Wonders. You can reach him at 406-224-3561 and use a discount code CORRAL GUEST to book a tour.
8. WINTER Snowcoaches are  available from Mammoth, WY to Old Faithful. Mammoth is 20 minutes from our Guesthouse. Visit YellowstoneNationalParkLodges.com for more information. Reservations are needed.
9. Mammoth Hot Springs you can see year around. Stopping by and taking a loop through the Lower and Upper Terrasses will make the most beautiful photos and once in a lifetime sunset.
10. The road to Cooke City through Lammar Valley is open for vehicles year around. It is an easy loop for observing Bison, Elk, Wolves, Foxes and different species of wildlife animals in their natural habitat.
    
11. Grand Canyon and Waterfalls
12. Old Faithful.               
13. Yellowstone Lake is our favorite part of the  park. A self guided boat tour is $68  for an hour and it is an amazing. I even took my 3 year old this summer and he loved it.
14. Grand Prismatic is another favorite of ours. A MUST STOP on both location the oversee hike to the top and terasses as well.
15. And so much more to see and do in Yellowstone. Visitor’s Center and Yellowstone Association are must stops for all Park related questions- wild life, safety, hiking, tours, classes , tours and such.

1. Don’t leave any food outside on the tables. That will attract bears or other wild animals . It is not safe. Garbage goes only to the green bearproof cans across from you.
2. Don’t approach wildlife. They are dangerous.
   

1. Costco is in Bozeman. So do Walmart, Co-Op and any other major food store. So stop by and stock up on food and drinks if you are planning on eating in. 

1. Enjoy % off any meal when you dine at our restaurant The CORRAL in Gardiner. Nominated and won Best ELK Burger in Gardiner by USA Today 10 Bests in 2017. Futures delicious burgers from Montana sourced beef, bison, elk. 

1. EAT CAFE is a great option for breakfast.
2. Complimentary 50 % OFF when you dine at our restaurant The CORRAL Burgers.
3. Wonderland is fairly new. They are open year around and serve good coffee and pastry in the a.m., lunch and dinner. Tends to have long wait times often.
4.  Follow Your Nose BBQ is great for a quick bite.                        

1. VRBO- if you booked through them
2. Airbnb- if you booked through their site
3. Trip Advisor - for your experience at The CORRAL
4. Yelp - for The CORRAL Burgers
5. Google
6. Booking.com