Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great visit in well supplied cabin

Guest: G.R. and R.R. with Friends (VA)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Yellowstone. Each day was filled with new adventures. The grizzly bears and black bears were everywhere during our time here and much of the park was closed or restricted due to high level of bear activity. Our favorite animal sightings were in Lamar Valley. We saw bison calves, bighorn sheep, antelopes, coyotes, fox and spent two hours watching a wolf pack hunt bison and their calves - hearing them howl and bark was thrilling. We enjoyed your deck, fireplace and all the little extras that made staying here easy. We have rented homes all over the country and so appreciated trash bags, detergent, toilet paper, etc. Couple of trips for groceries and we were set. We had a great dinner at the Raven - so unexpected. We had cocktails on Rosie's roof bar and a decent dinner in the restaurant. We spent one afternoon horseback riding up in Jardine - beautiful views. Tomorrow we head to the Tetons and Jackson Hole to continue our adventure.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Secluded Retreat

Guest: Montrunner (Lolo)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

Bruce and Magdalena, We had an unforgettable time on this trip. Saw a lot of wildlife and enjoyed the gorgeous views. We are so fortunate to be blessed with such a beautiful state that has so much to offer. This trip will be one that will be always burned into my memory. We were so thankful at the end of each day to have such a splendid retreat to come to and relax by the fire, have a nice warm meal and enjoy a glass of wine with the views. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. God Bless - Kathy and Kevin, Lolo, MT

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We have this incredible fondness for your home - so quieting and peaceful

Guest: Lauren and Family (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

A great encore visit! Tim and I had a wonderful time, mostly doing some things we didn't get to do last year, like fishing the Madison and Gallatin Rivers. Last year Dunraven Pass was already closed for the season but we caught it the one day it was open during our stay this year. We also got to see Morning Glory Pool and West Yellowstone and the Gibbon River. Oh, and we saw a moose along the Madison River! As before, we had a fantastic vacation and hope to return next year. Thank you for making this little piece of heaven available to folks like us from faraway places. On a mere second visit it felt like home the moment we walked in the front door. We have this incredible fondness for your home when we spot it from Highway 89 or the Old Yellowstone Trail on our way back in the evenings. We know what we don't have to bring, because the house is so well-equipped, so our packing and shopping are simple and comfortable, easy and stress-free. Okay, so we are already talking about the next trip here. Now, on our last night, we are reviewing our photos, listening to music before the fire, writing in our journals, and running out on the deck for a final view. Thanks so much! We "get it" here: so quieting and peaceful.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spectacular view

Guest: Martina (Lakeview, OR)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! Nothing like feeling ‘at home’ on vacation. The elk and the view were spectacular. We were lucky enough to witness four wolves and a grizzly posturing over an elk carcass along the Lamar. Hiking into Yellowstone’s back country is a ‘must’ as well as fishing the majors and minors - Slough Creek, Lamar River, Firehole, Gibbon and Yellowstone. A great time was had by all…

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very comfortable home at a wonderful location

Guest: Victoria&Robert (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

We had a wonderful week of exploration and relaxation. The elk herd has returned in spite of the presence of persistent and determined hunters! We have seen pronghorns, deer, bison and a coyote during our visit. With the clearness of the night sky here we were able to see lots of shooting stars, Jupiter and its satellites and the backyard was a wonderful place to set up dad’s telescope to look even further out into the night sky. The house is very comfortable and well supplied with both supplies and information. It’s a wonderful location. If you get into Livingston for a visit, be sure to stop by Chadz, a funky little coffee shop on Main Street, and a fun micro-brewery called Neptune’s Brewery on L Street. All in all a wonderful visit at a wonderful destination! You have a treasure in your home in Gardiner but I am sure you already know that! We hope to return to the area and your vacation home in a few years.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful time

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/10/11

We had such a wonderful time visiting Yellowstone and enjoying your home in the evenings. What wonderful memories and the weather was just right. Thank you so much for allowing 'all' of us to stay. We hope to return in the future.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely home with spectacular surroundings

Guest: C. McConnell (Northern Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/04/11

August 27-September 1, 2011 We had a wonderful few days at your Montana retreat. A great time enjoying Yellowstone, with each day capped off by returning to this lovely home with spectacular surroundings. We had planned to dine out once or twice, but we all agreed it was far better to come back to the home and enjoy the best sunset view in the valley! Thanks! ~ PS: The daily "elk parade" (down the mountain in the evening and up the mountain in the morning) was a highlight!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful home with nice deck for star gazing

Guest: Visitors from Chicago (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

You have a beautiful home. We enjoyed our nights on the deck looking at the stars, relaxing and playing UpWords and cards with our kids and of course going to Yellowstone! We love all the beautiful animal photos, quilts and furnishings in the home. Thank You! Visitors from Chicago ~ We had a lot of fun here and we had fun playing cards. The children ~

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful vacation at well stocked cabin

Guest: Susan and Family (Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

You did such a great job stocking everything we needed – right down to rubber bands :-) Marge, Texas ~ We loved the cabin and all the wonderful things to make it home. We enjoyed hiking, horseback riding, white water rafting and seeing the animals. It was a wonderful vacation! Susan, Texas

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Clean, comfortable and cozy cabin with incredible view

Guest: Sheryl and Family (Texax)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

July 31-August 6, 2011 ~ We have enjoyed ourselves in your cozy cabin. The view has been incredible! We have watched thunderstorms roll across the rugged mountains. We also saw the stars in the night sky which resembled diamonds in the sky. The home is very clean and comfortable. We would love to stay here again. We saw elk and pronghorn, which was wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your cabin, Magdalena!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beaitiful home!

Guest: Gary, Tom and Friends (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/25/11

June 18-21, 2011 Thank you for letting us use your beautiful home! We had a fabulous time in the park and at the house. A fantastic place for my friends and I to have a reunion. I’ll bring my family back and so will my friends. We are from Tennessee and Texas. We spent time at the upper and lower Geyser basins, Hellroaring creek and in the Lamar valley. We saw an unbelievable amount of animals, birds and flowers. Thanks again! Tom Bruce and Magdalena, thank you so much. We truly had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and the setting unreal. Gary

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Heaven on earth!!

Guest: Tim and Sherry Boelens (Comstock, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

June 11-18, 2011 Thank you so much for once again sharing your beautiful home!! The beauty and serenity is priceless. We were fortunate to have our daughter and future son-in-law join us this time and they cherished every moment as we did. Once again the animal viewing was spectacular!! On our last day we saw 11 bear, including a cub in a tree (not here :-) and 5 of the Lamar Canyon wolves!! Throughout the week we witnessed an elk giving birth and saw an additional 25 bear, moose, not to mention the numerous elk daily from your deck. After such amazing days we loved coming home to a warm fire and home cooked meals. Magdalena and Bruce, you cannot know how much we have enjoyed all this beauty that you so generously share with us. We thank you again and pray we will be able to return. This truly is heaven on earth!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Magical house with lovely view

Guest: Lauren and Family (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

October 16-23, 2010 As we drove south down the highway along the river my daughter pointed out the car window to the cabin on the hill and remarked what a perfect little place that was, with what must be a lovely view of the valley below. What a surprise to learn that our rental was that same little magical house! What an exciting time we had in Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks. Our drive through the Lamar Valley was amazing and Tim's photographs in Yellowstone of geysers and the Lower Falls at night were fantastic. Mairin had a wonderful soak in Boiling River and our evenings and early mornings around the house sipping coffee and enjoying the deck or cozying up by the fireplace to work a jigsaw puzzle, read or review the day's photos were glorious. Thanks so much for all the helpful suggestions and guidance on making the most of our stay. Tim's 60th birthday celebration was a fantastic family event. We really loved this cabin and would hope to return to it and Gardiner some time soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wow. What serenity! We couldn't get enough of the view!

Guest: Ruth and Family (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10 Review Submitted: 10/03/10

September 25-30, 2010 Wow. What serenity! The area was bright and warm, full of animals and gorgeous browns and golds. We couldn't get enough of the view! Our oldest son learned to fish on the Yellowstone River and caught - his sister! (Kate got a fish hook in her lip.) We had great care at Mammoth Clinic! The home was clean and so well stocked! We'll recommend to many others! This was our first trip to Montana/Wyoming and hopefully not the last! Thank you for all the notes around the place. It helped us settle in quite nicely. PS: I got a fish hook stuck in my lip. I saw a bunch of least 7 chipmunks. Kate

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Everything was perfect

Guest: Anthony and Cheryl (Fletcher, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 09/23/10

September 12-20, 2010 Thank you for such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Yellowstone. Everything was perfect and the only thing to complain about is the fact we have to leave. The weather was great and we loved sitting on the deck in the evenings. Also, the people in Gardiner were so friendly! Thank you again for such a wonderful vacation spot....We really enjoyed our stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our own herd of elk in the backyard

Guest: Ineke and Jan (Zwijndrecht, Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 08/29/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

August 29-September 4, 2010 A big, big bonus to Yellowstone!!! Our own herd of elk in the backyard - really much nicer than Yellowstone! We felt at home as soon as we stepped in and we thought it was really special staying in your home. Waking up with the morning sun over the fields we found our car with frozen windows. We saw so many beautiful animals. We always said we wanted to "live like God in France" (a Dutch expression), but Montana is even better! We will recommend your home to our friends.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect stay

Guest: Martin C. Laxson (Dahlonega, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

August 21-28, 2010 This is our second time in this home and both times it has been perfect. We actually stayed in the home offered by the Bealls at Henry's Lake earlier this year as well as the West Yellowstone home in previous years. Of the dozen of trips to Montana over the years their homes are by far the best. All the little touches make you feel at home. Fishing was great nearby in the Yellowstone and great in the Lamar. Overall great stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beatiful house to come "home" to

Guest: Chuck and Family (North Attleboro, MA)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us for the past week. It was very nice to be able to return "home" after tooling around Yellowstone all day, dodging bison, and just relax on the deck and enjoy the sunset. It was a wonderful base for exploring the park and we even managed the Beartooth Highway one day. We loved our time here.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The view is awesome

Guest: Sumita and Family (Livermore, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

July 24-31, 2010 Your home is beautiful, we had a great time on our vacation. The view is awesome. We could live here forever but it is time to go back. Thank you for a GREAT vacation. We will be back. I have let a lot of my friends and relatives know. I have also told them that the pictures on your site do not do justice to the view in person.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The best house in the valley!

Guest: Matt, Janice and Family (Cypress, TX)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

July 16-23, 2010 Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had a wonderful week in Yellowstone and very much appreciated being able to get away from the hubbub of the park every day. Your house is so comfortable and we so appreciated the stocked kitchen and the ice chest and ice blocks were great for picnics in the park. We saw elk grazing in the valley at night and lots of bunnies every day close to the house. We had a ball rafting with the Flying Pig and really enjoyed horseback riding as well. Also, based on your comments we tried out the Boiling River which was great after a long day in the park. Your house is kept amazingly clean and we felt completely at home. Thanks for making our summer in Yellowstone so memorable. Sincerely, Matt, Janice and Family PS: On our raft trip we pointed out the house to our boat - our guide commented 'that is the best house in the valley' - everyone was amazed to find out we were staying there!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Breathtaking views from the home!

Guest: Steve, Debby, Meagan and Nathan (Sabattus, ME)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

Bruce and Magdalena, Thank you so much for a great stay at your home! We all agree this trip was one of the best we have taken. We enjoyed the breathtaking views from the home! We also enjoyed being able to see elk, deer and rabbits from the house every day. The weather we had this week was wonderful! It was really sunny and warm. After a busy day in the park it was nice to come back to the home and be able to relax on the deck and see a beautiful sunset in the valley. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our vacation of a lifetime

Guest: Ilka and Family (Waterfront, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

June 13-18, 2010 What a wonderful week in your beautiful home. It's everything we wanted in a vacation rental. After hiking in Yellowstone we'd come back and hiked around here. We enjoyed watching the wildlife from the porch. It has been amazing seeing the animals and their babies. Our weather has seen its course: 70, sunny, rainy, snowy, 49, windy.... We have loved every minute and are sad leaving this wonderful place - our vacation of a lifetime. Thank you for a fabulous place to call home - for a little while.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Elk in the yard!

Guest: Janelle and Family (Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/07/10

May 28-June 4, 2010 We enjoyed the Yellowstone Vacation Home very much. It was a lovely time. The home is comfortable. Everything was in very good order. Nice environment - elk in the yard and occasionally on the road! Great home - away. Thank you, Kieran, Janelle, Jamie, Alan, Dave, Duncan

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Cory, Angie & boys (Airdrie, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/25/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

May 15-22, 2010We enjoyed our week at the cabin very much. It is so clean! Our son (who has terrible allergies) didn't struggle at all here, a true testament to how clean you keep this place. The kids loved the hiking, fishing and exploring around here. We loved the town of Gardiner. The quaint little shops were so much fun for all of us. The easy access to Yellowstone National Park makes this cabin an incredible place to holiday. Thanks so much,

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Guest: Fritz (Hayward, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

April 3-5, 2010Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We had a very exciting trip, seeing tons of elk. We went to Yellowstone and sat in the hot springs. Those were amazing. The weather was nice and we enjoyed the view from the house. The home was cozy with the fire place and the fully stocked kitchen. It was a perfect Easter weekend with the family.Thanks so much,

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Guest: Bob, Betsy, Todd & Margaret (Pollock Pines, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/30/09 Review Submitted: 12/30/09

December 24-28, 2009 Thank you for a great stay in your lovely home! We had no trouble finding anything and the fully stocked kitchen was quite a treat. Also, we appreciated all the precautions about road safety on our arrival night. We saw several herds of animals on the hill sides which also made our stay memorable! Thanks again for helping to make our holidays so special with our family !!

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Guest: The Lombards (Lewistown, MT)
Date of Stay: 10/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

October 15-18, 2009 Dear Bruce and Magdalena, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed being back at your lovely home! We had a fabulous time. It was fun to explore Yellowstone again, not to mention the spectacular scenery! I think this is a good time of year to visit the park. We saw lots of elk, bison, bighorn sheep, the highlight being the big grizzly we saw on Saturday. My Mom really enjoyed it too, and she loved the house! Thank you for another perfect stay in your beautiful home - it could become our annual vacation. Hope we can get back this time next year again!

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Guest: Dale & Friends (Conklin, MI)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

October 9-13, 2009 Thank you for the use of a very nice cabin. The trip was very good despite the cold weather. We got a little fishing in and a lot of great sights including wildlife in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. We will definitely keep the cabin in mind for next year. Thank you again,

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/05/09 Review Submitted: 10/05/09

Dear Bruce and Magdalena, Thanks so much. The weather ranged from balmy 70s to below freezing with snow and rain, then a final glorious sunny day in the 40s. In the pastures nearby we saw bluebirds, elk and mule deer. On the day after the snowfall, the highlights included a hike on the Beaver Ponds Loop Trail filigreed in light snow, with numerous sightings of bugling elk bulls and their cows, followed by a drive to the northeast end of the Lamar Valley where we encountered a chaotic herd of traffic-stopping bison, a golden eagle and lone black wolf. Just as great was returning to your comfortable, quiet, well-equipped home. It truly was a pleasure to stay there, and I hope to do so again in the future. Bruce Beans and Ben Yagoda, Philadelphia area, and Tom Beans, San Bruno, CA

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Guest: The Gotthard Family (Irvine, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

Dear Bruce and Magdalena, Please know what a wonderful week we had in your beautiful home. We were able to explore most of Yellowstone's points of interest - hiking, fishing, animal sightings all were spectacular! As an amateur astronomer, Wayne could not get enough of the star viewing right off the rear deck. Awesome! We must compliment you at how smoothly reservations went and how extraordinarily well equipped your home is. It's clean, cozy and comfortable. It was difficult to leave your beautiful area. Thank you for your part in helping us create many precious family memories!

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Guest: The Beringers (Medina, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/24/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

September 13-20, 2009 We had a wonderful time here at your cozy cabin. We saw elk a few mornings in a row cross the pasture. In Yellowstone we saw bison, pronghorn and coyotes. The weather was in the 70's every day!!! We enjoyed a few late evening storms and a few clear nights looking up at the stars. We're still amazed at how clear and bright they were. One night we witnessed two shooting stars - beautiful. We all tried buffalo meat - yummy! We are sad to leave tomorrow, but we know we must. We had a wonderful time and may be coming back. Thank you,

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Guest: The Cochranes and Kellys (River Falls, WI)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

September 5-12, 2009 We had such a nice time. The house worked out so well for us, being so near Yellowstone Park and to Gardiner. It also had plenty of room for 5 adults, with lots of expansion room onto the deck. We've always aimed for low-traffic, secluded, private spots to enjoy the surroundings and this is such a beautiful, private place. It was a very nice transition from camping and it allowed us to include a confirmed non-camper to our group. You thought of everything - there were touches I intend to add to our home! We enjoyed the daytime view and stargazed at night. We had outstanding weather - clear skies, temps ranged from low 50's to mid 80's. We hiked up Tom Miner, we explored Yellowstone Park and revisited Old Faithful after nearly 50 years. We also went fishing and rock hunting. But the best thing - it was such a great place to reconnect and have new adventures with far flung family. We had dinner at the Raven Grill in Gardiner and The Livery in Emigrant, and we cooked great meals at home. Can't think of a better place to spend time with family. It didn't last long enough! We had a wonderful time.

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Guest: Cynthia and Michael Watson (Twin Bridges, MT)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/01/09

August 23-29, 2009 We had wonderful weather! The first four days we had fires in the wood burning stove in the morning and evening because it was about 50 degrees. Then it got to the mid 70s the next few days. We stayed here and enjoyed the birds! We loved the solitude and beauty. The stars were incredible!!! We went fishing about a mile down from here, and we had nice walks above the lake. A young buck and doe with their fawn were in the field below the house the first morning - just a family taking a walk. We brought our own food and cooked here. We are so glad you don't have 'scented' things - the air is so fresh here and we are allergic to 'fake air cleaners.' The water was awesome. We had no need for TV or stereo here. We loved the wood burning stove and deck - the firewood was seasoned. Thank you so much, Magdalena & Bruce. Perfect!!! We are coming back for two weeks next summer or fall.

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Guest: Miguel and Friends (Bilbao, Spain)
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/31/09

August 1-8, 2009 The weather was hot and stormy. We had a great time fishing the Lamar River, Bear Creek, Slough Creek, Yellowstone River, and the Gardner River. All the rivers are fantastic, full of trout and the landscapes are absolutely wonderful. We saw black bears, elk, buffalo and a lot of wild animals in the park, most of them during the late evening. During the fantastic day of fishing at the Bear Creek we saw a black bear with two babies. The house where we stayed is fantastic, it has everything you need and the views are fantastic. There is very good fishing just in front the house. Thank you very much.

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Guest: George and Patti (Averill Park, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/28/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

July 18-25, 2009We had beautiful weather - even quick thunderstorms were beautiful - bring your rain gear! Our adventures: Exploring all of Yellowstone Park. Lamar Valley is amazing. We saw about 1000 bison… incredible. At Trout Lake we caught two 25+ inch rainbows! Everywhere you go is a new adventure and vision. This is a beautiful part of the country. We were too tired to eat anywhere but here! Be sure to get your groceries early - the store closes at 9 pm. Wow, the wind can blow here! We were Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. One evening chairs were blowing all over - the grill even spun around - pretty exciting for our last evening! Have fun!(First vacation without kids - kind of kidsick but not homesick!!)

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Guest: Tim and Sherry Boelens (Comstock, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/16/09

June 6-13, 2009 We had beautiful weather, cool, mountains snow capped. Our favorite adventures: everything. Enjoying the beauty and serenity here - driving through Lamar Valley and up through Tower Falls. We saw abundant wildlife - 25+ bears, 4 bull elk with huge racks in velvet, 5 bull moose, etc. etc. - many with their cubs and pups, etc. We spent too many hours driving through the Park, but we didn't want to miss anything. Restaurants: Gold Mine - though we ate most meals here by the fire. We absolutely loved the house; the beauty is awesome. We don't want to leave - many elk are down feeding in the AM and at night. We saw a wolf one morning heading up the valley in front of the cabin. What views!! Thank you so much for sharing this place with us.

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Guest: Tish 1 (Woodward, OK, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/09 Review Submitted: 05/27/09

May 22-26, 2009 Great weather - 60's and 70's - no wind. Adventures: Lamar valley and Mud Cauldron, the area between Canyon and Fishing Bridge. We ate here at the house, cooked out and enjoyed the scenery. Beautiful weather! A great family vacation! Beautiful cabin, it was very peaceful. We enjoyed the fire in the evenings and star gazing at night.

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Guest: Tish 1 (Woodward, OK, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09 Review Submitted: 05/27/09

My family and I throughly enjoyed our accomdations. It was very clean and comfortable. We cooked and enjoyed our meal on the deck of the home. We walked and just enjoyed the beauty of the mountains. Peaceful, quiet and restful. Check this one out, it is a plus. Tish

Owner response:Having meals on the deck is indeed very rewarding, because you'll look out on Dome Mountain, Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River. Often elk and deer can be seen in the fields below as they come down from the mountains in the mornings and evenings. You might even see an occasional wolf pass by! The property is surrounded by Forest Service lands, so if you are looking for a peaceful getaway, only 11 miles from Yellowstone Park, this is the place for you. Magdalena and Bruce - owners of Yellowstone Vacation Home

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Carla Martin (Crabapple, GA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 02/16/09

February 7 - 14, 2009 Weather: Fabulous! Chilly, 20-30' during the day and teens to single digits at night. But we like cold weather so it was perfect for us. Adventures: Lamar Valley, Lamar Valley, Lamar Valley! As amateur photographers we had the privilege of photographing wolves, big horn sheep, mule deer, pronghorns, coyotes, bald and golden eagles, bison, elk and a white snowshoe rabbit. Got some awesome pictures! Eating: We stayed in every night reviewing and editing pictures. Other: Your home is lovely! We particularly liked the solitude it provided us. We were here every night enjoying the warm fire and all the coziness your home provided. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us.

Owner response:Some of the pictures that Joe and Carla took are now posted on our own website at yellowstonevacationhomes dot net They took them in the Lamar Valley, and close to Yellowstone Vacation Home. So wildlife photographers, this home is a great place for you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/20/08

December 14 - 28, 2008 Weather was COLD. Adventures: spending the day with a naturalist from Yellowstone Safari watching wildlife. We had the special treat of hearing wolves howling in the morning and then watching them near the Hellroaring Overlook. We also loved watching the coyotes in the Park hunting under the snow. So fun! We enjoyed eating in every night in front of the fireplace. Thank you for the well stocked kitchen! What a magical honeymoon this was! Location of the house was perfect: secluded but not too far from Gardiner. Everything in the house was so comfortable and the surrounding areas are really amazing. It must have been wonderful to live here! We didn't want to leave but we hope to be back before too much time passes. Thank you.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/19/08

10/4 - 10/9/08 Weather: Great - up until the snow prediction. Adventures: Hiking all the beautiful trails; seeing the Lamar Valley. Eating huckleberry ice cream at the Old Faithful Lodge and taking the lodge tour. Restaurants: Only one open at this time of year is Yellowstone mine; it's pretty good. Other: Thank you for the candy. We love the cottage - great views - has everything anyone could want. So sad we had to leave two days early due to prediction of heavy snow. Wayne and Judy

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/08 Review Submitted: 10/16/08

9/27 - 10/4/08 What a beautiful and secluded piece of property. Everything about the house and the surrounding area was just what we where looking for. The house had everything we needed for our vacation in order to cook all our daily meals, daytrips to Yellowstone and relaxing at night after a full day of hiking and sightseeing! We felt at home and it was a sad day on Saturday when we had to depart to fly back home. I still have the image of Paradise Valley from the back deck imbedded in my memory:) This was our first time visiting Montana and Yellowstone and we were just amazed at the beauty, the different layers of land and sky and all of the animals abound. We will never forget our time we spent there and are so thankful we had the opportunity to take this vacation. I'm so glad that we found your web-site online last year when we had just started planning this vacation. I want to thank you again for all you did with helping us plan this amazing vacation. It's awesome that you and Bruce have gone the extra mile to make sure that all of your rental homes have everything a vacationing family will need to make their trip so memorable. It definitely takes a lot of stress out of traveling knowing all you need is provided. Weather: 'Glorious!' Favorite adventure: 'Day 4 - Hell Roaring Creek Trail. Crossed the Yellowstone River by suspension bridge. Hiked through the forest and grass hills until we reached the creek. While admiring the view and looking at a set of large elk antlers on the ground we realized we were 20 feet from a buffalo hidden in the grass. Awesome!' Favorite restaurant: 'No eating out for us, it was all home cooked meals and a bottle of wine under the stars.' Other comments: 'We would like to thank Bruce & Magdalena for providing an excellent homefront with all the amenities and great views a family will need to enjoy their Yellowstone vacation to the fullest. Yellowstone National Park is full of diversity, beauty and amazement. But to fully appreciate all that Yellowstone has to offer you really need to hike some trails.' Mike & Tasha and Mike's Dad Phil, CT

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/27/08

September 20-25, 2008 The weather was cool, fall definitely arrived. Then sunny the last 2 days. Fantastic! Our favorite adventures: being able to fulfill a dream of exploring in person all the adventures in the park. The Old Faithful Inn was spectacular to walk around, then into. (We heard the food in dining room was really worth it.) The road to Jardine was good - a short hike around the point at the lake with the cabin was worth it. Just the drive from Corwin Springs Bridge was alive with coyotes, 4 points and does, and plenty of pronghorns defending their herds. Great restaurants we discovered: K-Bar for a K-Bar special pizza - yummy! Cooking here was excellent. Friends came over and shared bread with us. Perfect. Montana and its people are fantastic to be around. So helpful and willing to be nice to tourists is something special. Thanks to them for being so hospitable. Take your time in the park, use the pullouts and be patient - it will come alive before your eyes. It was wonderful! Thanks, Bruce and Magdalena, for sharing. Clean and nice. Perfect. Hope to be back soon. Sam & Gretchen Farver, Redmond, WA

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/22/08

9/14 - 9/20/08 The weather was perfect; sunny and warm every day. A black bear crossed the road 2.5 miles from the house one night when we came home. We didn't see a bear in the park, so we were thrilled and surprised to see one so close to home. We didn't have much luck fishing in the park. Saw bighorn sheep and mountain goats - had never seen either before. Antler Inn was the only place we ate out at - pretty good food and lots of it. Played in the poker game at Antler Inn and met nice people and had some luck. The cabin was great - very well stocked, comfortable and clean. If we ever come here to vacation again, we'll be back. Karen and Chris Day, Kennewick, WA

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

This was one of the best vacations ever! The owners of this house really knew how to pick the perfect spot. It was so tranquil and the view overwhelmingly beautiful! This is the way to travel, not a hotel. After every day in the park, it was wonderful to come home to a true home that is beautifully maintained and has everything you could ask for at your fingertips! We saw every type of animal in the park and we had a coyote on our road that we saw twice!, also 4 deer jumping around the outside of the property each night. Everything in the house was like new and the down comforters were a welcome surprise on the cooler nights! Talk about a quiet, great night's sleep! Everyone must have this experience at least once in their life, to have your own private Montana! This trip makes me want to move to Montana! I will be back and would like to try one of the other houses, also! Thanks to the Bealls for a great memory! It's hard coming back to the city after such great beauty out west!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/20/08

August 2-9, 2008 We had an awesome time for 7 days that allowed us a retreat every day after hiking and sightseeing all day long in Yellowstone Park. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and watching the sun. We also enjoyed many meals out on the deck. Your vacation home makes us want one of our own, and we thank you very much for providing such a comfortable home for us to spend our vacation. Thank you! Chris, Christa, Bridget, and Ben - Ogden, Utah

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/20/08

This was our first trip to Yellowstone. The cabin is really nice and the view from here is awesome. We spent one night at Colter Bay in a quaint cabin in Grand Teton Park. It was very rustic and no comparison to this beautiful cabin. We would definitely recommend going to Grand Teton Park. The mountains there are breathtaking. We spent time at Yellowstone and enjoyed seeing many animals. On Thursday we saw a grizzly bear actually eating an elk. It was an amazing experience. We also went white water rafting with Montana Whitewater. We rafted through the canyon which was a great experience and an incredible adrenaline rush. We enjoyed cooking out on the deck here and catching some sun rays. We would love to come back in a few years. We live in New Jersey and the Pocono mountains are pretty, but the mountains in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are even more beautiful to see. We had a wonderful week and we are glad that we stayed in your cabin. Chris, Kathy, Jacob and Rachel, New Jersey

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/08

We just returned from your vacation home, the location was so quiet and peaceful, the views were wonderful. Very nice large vacation and have never stayed at a place that was so well stocked, everything was thought of, we loved it. We had a problem with the a/c when we got there and they sent someone out the same day to fix it, wonderful service. Would come back in a second. Some friendly rabbits and a few friendly snakes. LOVED IT

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

This was our second tpip to yellowstone,and our best vacation ever!were so glad we rented this house it was perfect private,clean,had everything we needed and an amazing view.In the park we seen grizzly,blackbear,moose,elk,bighornsheep,allwith babies.we hope to come back every year. Cory,Tammy,Jacob and Sydney

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/13/08

This was the first time my friends and I came to Yellowstone, and what an amazing time we had. The house was great ... between all the amenities at our disposal and the fantastic view from the patio, we couldn't wish for a better place to stay. Such a cozy place to come back to after a day's worth trip to the park! Thank you for your hospitality. We will be back. Ilya and friends from Russia

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