Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone
House in Wyoming
12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Overlooking a beautiful pond, this immaculate older log home offers gorgeous views and a peaceful location and is the perfect place for larger groups or families to relax. Enjoy three bedrooms, two full baths, a spacious living room and eating area, and a full kitchen upstairs. Downstairs, there are three additional bedrooms, comfortable living area, and full bath.
Our inviting log home is located halfway between Cody and the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The home is easily accessed from the US Hwy. 14-16-20, a route which Teddy Roosevelt once called the “most scenic 52 miles in America”. With its beautiful views and rustic, rural location that feels like an old western movie set, this is the perfect place to relax and unplug.
Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing are all near by. An easy 25-minute drive away, Cody, home to the world-famous Center of the West with its five separate museums, is home to art galleries, river rafting, grocery stores, and great shopping and restaurants. There are also several restaurants and a small convenience store within five miles of the ranch.
An additional six-bedroom home as well as a small cabin and a large multi-purpose lodge are also located on the ranch making it a perfect spot for larger groups and family reunions. The buildings are set apart so that each has its own privacy. Please contact us for more information on renting multiple buildings on this property.
Our home is on the other side of the large property. We are around the property most days and are always available to meet and help our guests. We enjoy visiting and getting to know our guests and are glad to offer suggestions and advice regarding the area.
Because this home is located in a rural setting, guests should be aware that cell phone service is somewhat limited. Internet (including Wi-Fi) is available in the house; however, guests should be aware that this is satellite-based Internet and speeds are quite slow. Additionally, data usage is capped making the service unsuitable for heavy download usage. We request that our guests refrain from video streaming and gaming. A television with a DVD player is provided in the downstairs living area, but there is no cable service available.
There is no central AC in the house, but there is a window unit in the kitchen and multiple fans available for guests’ use.
Because it is difficult to remove strong odors from logs, cooking of strong-smelling foods, including curries and deep-fried items, is not permitted.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the ranch.
Our inviting log home is located halfway between Cody and the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The home is easily accessed from the US Hwy. 14-16-20, a route which Teddy Roosevelt once called the “most scenic 52 miles in America”. With its beautiful views and rustic, rural location that feels like an old western movie set, this is the perfect place to relax and unplug.
Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing are all near by. An easy 25-minute drive away, Cody, home to the world-famous Center of the West with its five separate museums, is home to art galleries, river rafting, grocery stores, and great shopping and restaurants. There are also several restaurants and a small convenience store within five miles of the ranch.
An additional six-bedroom home as well as a small cabin and a large multi-purpose lodge are also located on the ranch making it a perfect spot for larger groups and family reunions. The buildings are set apart so that each has its own privacy. Please contact us for more information on renting multiple buildings on this property.
Our home is on the other side of the large property. We are around the property most days and are always available to meet and help our guests. We enjoy visiting and getting to know our guests and are glad to offer suggestions and advice regarding the area.
Because this home is located in a rural setting, guests should be aware that cell phone service is somewhat limited. Internet (including Wi-Fi) is available in the house; however, guests should be aware that this is satellite-based Internet and speeds are quite slow. Additionally, data usage is capped making the service unsuitable for heavy download usage. We request that our guests refrain from video streaming and gaming. A television with a DVD player is provided in the downstairs living area, but there is no cable service available.
There is no central AC in the house, but there is a window unit in the kitchen and multiple fans available for guests’ use.
Because it is difficult to remove strong odors from logs, cooking of strong-smelling foods, including curries and deep-fried items, is not permitted.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the ranch.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Wyoming
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Reviews
10.0
Very clean , beautiful Mountain View and a great house overall and just overall a five-star experience. Thank you.
10.0
Nice place to stay. Half way between Yellowstone and Cody. Our stay was in July, it was hot and could have used better air conditioning. The basement was alsway nice and cool. There was 10 of us on motorcycles. The driveway was maintained and navagable. The size of the dining table and living room was great. Had fun when it was time to eat.
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Pond House. The house was spacious (6 bedrooms), clean and comfortable. The host gave great recommendations for places to visit and dine in the area.
10.0
Everything was perfect! Clean, comfortable, charming. Yvonne and Doug were very helpful. We were busy during the days and it was always so relaxing to return to our "home". Thank you for such a lovely first trip to Wyoming!
10.0
Awesome stay, everything was great. Doug and Yvonne were helpful and great people. We loved the house and property.
10.0
We had an amazing stay here. The house was clean and in a perfect location to go between Yellowstone National Park and Cody. We enjoyed seeing all of the wildlife and the owners are very helpful. We hope to be back soon.
10.0
Great place to stay right between Cody and Yellowstone. Cabin was comfortable and clean with amazing views.
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Wapiti! The cabin is convenient to both Cody and Yellowstone so there was lots to see and do. If we didn’t feel like going out, we hiked around the cabin and it is absolutely breathtaking. We chose this property mainly because each of our four grown kids each wanted their own bedroom. We even had one to spare. The place is clean and cozy. Doug and Yvonne took really great care of us. They are wonderful hosts! They made our stay special and we appreciate all the detail (new kitchen brush and sponge for our visit) and hard work they put into making our vacation perfect. Thanks! We hope to come back one day with more family members. 😁
10.0
Awesome!
Great space with three bathrooms (very rare to have more than one bathroom in this area). Very clean. Very responsive hosts that gave us great advice on things to do in the area. Views/scenery were spectacular. Really liked staying between Cody and YNP, very convenient. No true AC, but fans in bedrooms. Still need to open windows up for some breeze.
10.0
Yellowstone 2022
We spent 5 wonderful days at this home. The hosts were just awesome with their suggestions. The home was exactly what we needed for our group with persons from 10 to 70. We were so happy to find this place on the VRBO listing. Only low note was that we didn't get to spend as much time in the house during the evening as we would have liked. We kept ourselves too busy. Perfect accomodations for our family. Thank you!
10.0
Meddings
Great location great people/hosts
10.0
Perfect Stay
Beautiful location, awesome house. Was able to hike around on the ranch to look at the beautiful views!! Great info from the owners and nice talking with them!!
10.0
Amazing vacation experience
Breathtaking views of mountain ranges front and back. Our family and friends had a great time at this property. Easy drive to Yellowstone and easy the other way into Cody, Wy. The owners were wonderful and kind. We couldn't recommend this property more.
10.0
Home away from Home
If you want to get away from it all, the Pond House is the perfect place to be! Six friends enjoyed the quiet location and the house is roomy and very comfortable! We didn't get to meet Yvonne in person but, did get to meet her husband Doug, who had lots of great information to share. We highly recommend this vacation home!! Thanks folks for a great time..... C&S, J&J, R&R
10.0
Excellent
Everything was wonderful. It was clean and roomy. Everything we needed or forgot was there. A great get a way.
10.0
Amazing property!!
Awesome hospitality and the view and cabin were perfect! Went hiking on the property which was great with a family of 8. The Pond house was more then big enough for all of us! Price is great and more reasonable then others we looked at. Fully stocked with everything you need! Thanks for everything and our trip was amazing!
8.0
Very nice property to stay
Me and my friends really enjoyed there
10.0
Relaxing and Comfortable
The property was extremely clean. Property was easy to find, perfect location for our travel to Yellowstone and overall perfect for our family. Room enough for each teen to have their own room and so relaxing. We only had to bring our own food and everything else was provided which made our stay that much better and easy to pack when traveling across country.
10.0
Pond House
The Pond House was everything we expected and more. Our family loved the house, location and the history behind it. Doug and Yvonne were great hosts and we would highly recommend staying here if you have the opportunity.
10.0
Great Location
The cabin at Wapiti was the perfect home base for us as we came and went on our many adventures. It was easy to get to and was quiet. Plenty of room for us to spread out.
10.0
Perfect Mountain Getaway
CB had a fabulous time and would love to go back! Our experience exceeded our every expectation.
10.0
Amazing!
Our family had an amazing time! The house was more than expected! The owners are very friendly and helpful! We loved the location. Wonderful scenery! We saw a double rainbow!! You can hike on the property. Thank you for renting us your house for a week. We made wonderful memories!
Jeanine Brill and family
10.0
Peaceful Ranch
We loved our stay at the Pond Cabin!! It was very clean, peaceful, and a beautiful area. My favorite part will always be our visits from owner Doug!! I even had my picture taken with him. He is the sweetest, funny, knowledgeable, man!! I always looked forward to seeing him. He was always giving us information which we greatly appreciated. If you get the chance to stay at one of their cabins please do it. You wont be disappointed. we hope to go back in a year or so.
10.0
Great stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the ranch! It was comfortable and clean. It was in a great location.
10.0
A Fabulous Trio!
The Pond house was clean and inviting. Yvonne and Doug were helpful before and during the trip. It was a beautiful setting in a wonderful part of the country to visit.
10.0
Trip of a lifetime
Pond house was all we could have imagined and more. We stayed there four nights while visiting Yellowstone and Cody. Perfect location. Couldn't of asked for anything better. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
10.0
We loved the pond house my little great niece wanted to buy the house and live there forever.
Excellent
10.0
Bright sky
Excellent place to wind up the end of the day
10.0
Peaceful
What a wonderful place to relax and see Yellowstone. Great location to go to the rodeo and Cody and I also have easy access to the east entrance of Yellowstone. Highly recommend.
10.0
Land of a thousand views!
We loved our time at the Pond House, and only wish we could have stayed longer! The house is in a beautiful, quiet location with stunning views all around. The house was very clean and well stocked with all the basics. The house is in a remote but easily accessible location for visiting Cody and of course Yellowstone. Doug and Yvonne are very attentive and kind hosts and made sure we lacked for nothing. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
10.0
Wonderful Family Friendly Cabin
Perfect for a family!
10.0
Family vacation
The house was very beautiful with a great view of mountains and stars. The owners greates us and we’re very friendly and helpful. Lots of suggestions of things to do during our stay. We would use them again if we return.
10.0
Perfect house in a lovely setting
We had a great vacation at the Wapiti Valley Ranch. The house is located on beautiful land and we enjoyed the views. It is convenient to the Yellowstone east entrance (about a 40 minute drive). We went there several times on our trip. It is closer to Cody, Wy, a cute town with attractions of its own. The house was immaculately clean and more than spacious for our family of five. Two families or a larger family could be comfortable there. Doug and Yvonne were the most gracious and hospitable hosts. They live nearby and were readily available if needed. Doug gave us several ideas of things to do in the area. We highly recommend!
10.0
Gorgeous location.
We had the best time here. It is surrounded by mountains and really is the most serene place. Amazing experience.
10.0
Beautiful Mountain View’s and Lots of Room
This is a great property located between Cody, Wyoming and the East Gate of Yellowstone. Yvonne was very friendly and accommodating. It was really nice that she stopped by to say hello and make sure that we had everything that we needed. The house was very clean with lots of sleeping options. There are two “living rooms” which allowed for separate space for couples or families traveling together. Kitchen was minimally supplied but adequate (no salt and only a little pepper and cookware was basic). It fit our needs and we would definitely consider a return stay.
10.0
Wonderful
Everything about the property and the owners was great!
10.0
Secluded Cabin with Lots of Room
Enjoyable stay at Doug and Yvonne’s Pond Cabin in Wapiti. The owners were hospitable and provided us with useful information for our stay. The Cabin has a nice layout for visiting and dining with family. The drive from Cody to the Pond House was interesting as well as the drive from the cabin to Yellowstone’s East entrance. Thanks for a memorable stay.
10.0
Perfect fit
We absolutely were impressed by the log home and the unbelievable view. The size of the house was perfect for our group and everybody was able to spread out and relax. I would very much recommend this to anyone traveling to Yellowstone. Yvonne and Doug were very receptive and kind.
10.0
Perfect for our families.
This was a nice place to meet up for a long weekend.
10.0
Excellent
The property was magnificent. We are already looking forward to a return trip.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wyoming?
The average price for a rental in Wyoming is $328 per night. This rental is $293 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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