Where to Stay During Your Yellowstone National Park Elopement
There are so many options to choose from when deciding where to book your accommodations for your Yellowstone elopement. The best option for you will depend on what kind of experience you want to have.
If spending time inside the park to experience all Yellowstone has to offer, lodging within the park would be the most ideal option. You may not realize just how big the park is when looking at it from a map, but to give you an idea of just how big it is, it takes over 2.5 hours to drive from the North Entrance to the South Entrance without any stops!
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If you plan on only spending a day or two exploring the park or plan on bringing guests along with you, staying outside the park in an Airbnb is a great option! This would be the best option if you only want to spend a day or two inside Yellowstone and want to see the highlights. But if you want to fully experience all that Yellowstone has to offer, staying inside the park is going to be easier.
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Within the park, there are 9 lodges, cabins, and hotel accommodations as well as 12 front-country campgrounds with over 2,000 campsites. The prices range from around $150-$450 per night for hotels and cabins with campsites ranging from $35-$100 per night.
Outside the park you can find a variety of lodging options ranging from campgrounds to private cabins to hotels, all at varying price points.
Why You Should Get an Airbnb for Your Yellowstone Elopement
There are several reasons that I would recommend renting an Airbnb for your Yellowstone Elopement vs. staying within the park. It’s important that you choose the best option for you and your plans.
More affordable for groups
If you plan on bringing family or friends with you, an Airbnb is going to be a much more budget friendly option! Plus you can spend more quality time together and easily get ready together on the day of your elopement.
More comfortable than camping
Unless you fall in the category Type 2 Fun, an Airbnb is going to provide a much more comfortable overnight accommodation than camping. Whether it’s sleeping on a real mattress, having a real kitchen to cook in, or being able to escape from bad weather, an Airbnb will provide a much more comfortable experience.
More privacy and space
Even if you decided to stay in one of Yellowstone’s beautiful lodges, you’re not going to have the same kind of privacy you can get when renting an Airbnb all to yourself. If having your own space to escape from the crowds is important, an Airbnb is the way to go.
Space to cook your own meals
One of the biggest advantages to an Airbnb is having your own kitchen to cook in! This is great if you want to include a quiet breakfast together in your elopement day, want to hire a private chef to come cook dinner for you, or if you just need the flexibility to cook your own food.
The Best Airbnb’s Around Yellowstone National Park
Location: Island Park, Idaho
Distance from Old Faithful: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Guests: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $239/night
Location: Island Park, Idaho
Distance from Old Faithful: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Guests: 10
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $292/night
Location: Pray, Montana
Distance from Old Faithful: 2 hours 10 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 1 hour 50 minutes
Guests: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $161/night
Location: Cody, Wyoming
Distance from Old Faithful: 2 hours 40 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 2 hours 20 minutes
Guests: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $157/night
Location: Island Park, Idaho
Distance from Old Faithful: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Guests: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Superhost: No
Price: Starting at $390/night
Location: Island Park, Idaho
Distance from Old Faithful: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Guests: 16+
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $1,439/night
Location: Cody, Wyoming
Distance from Old Faithful: 2 hours 40 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 2 hours 20 minutes
Guests: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $459/night
Location: Cooke City, Montana
Distance from Old Faithful: 2 hours 30 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 1 hour 30 minutes
Guests: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $400/night
Location: Red Lodge, Montana
Distance from Old Faithful: 3 hours 50 minutes
Distance from Canyon Village: 3 hours 10 minutes
Guests: 4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Superhost: Yes
Price: Starting at $239/night
As you can see, there is no shortage of fun, unique, and cozy places to stay all around Yellowstone National Park! If you’d like help planning an epic elopement in the worlds first National Park, I would love to help you! Contact me and let’s start planning your elopement!
