Vacation Rentals by Owner

Enjoyable Retreat

Guest: Chris and Lisa (Redmond, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We stayed at Bella Vista the last week of June and enjoyed our stay. We echo the comments by previous visitors re: the adventurous road to get to/from the location and the fabulous view and deck to enjoy the lovely scenery. The cabin is clean and cozy with charming decor, and it was very nice to have a modern kitchen (and gas grill outside) to be able to do any manner of cooking. The mosquitos were out in full force when we were there (the owners supplied a can of OFF insect repellent), and you may want to "arm" yourself with any other insect repellent products to be able to fully enjoy the outdoor space, if you also visit during "mosquito season." The only thing lacking is any storage for clothing (that we could see), so just be prepared to live out of your suitcase or use the futon as a clothes rack if you'd like to fully unpack while there. We appreciated having a quiet retreat at the end of long days exploring the park among the crowds, and found the owners to be helpful and responsive to work with. We would recommend Bella Vista overall.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Matt and Michell

Guest: Matt & Michell (Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

We had a blast the house was clean the area was beautiful no matter what direction you looked I could not believe the scenery we spotted a moose right behind the house it was a trip of a life time. We were there at the end of may and we got 10 inches of snow. We had 2 boys age 12 they are still talking about the trip. We plan on going back and we know where we will be staying. Thank you Pam and John

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

Guest: Howard and Carol
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

Pam and John, This is charming cabin in the trees. Very cozy, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The cabin is a tribute to you and your caretakers. had good fishing on the Madison and superb fly fishing on Hebgen-large brown and rainbow trout were caught there. We saw wild life outside-marmot and white tailed deer and two fawns. Of course we visited Yellowstone which is always a delight. West Yellowstone is lovely to visit and Bob Jacklins fly shop is a must for any fly fisher, a wealth of information and Bob is a great guy prepared to share his area knowledge and fishing experience. We also enjoyed barbecues on the patio after a day of fishing and exploring. We also enjoyed star-gazing on the deck. Thanks to you both for a wonderful stay. UK

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Guest: Patty and Kevin
Date of Stay: 10/06/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

This was a whole new world for us! We didn't wanna leave! Amazing place! We loved every minute we spent here. The cabin was very nice (and clean!!) The plan is to make this place a regular vacation spot. Thank you for having us.

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Guest: David and Carol
Date of Stay: 09/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

The cabin has been a great place to stay. Very quiet and a comfortable bed at the end of long days of hiking and exploring. I almost had a stroke the first day when our luxury sedan hit a pothole. We rented a 4x4 the next day and our problem was solved. David If you are a flatlander like us, don't let the road deter you. This is a beautifully maintained, spotlessly clean little cabin. It is exceptionally well equipped with a beautiful view of the valley and is quiet and peaceful. We did not see a bear near the cabin (which frankly is OK by me) but we did see a mule deer with her two mostly grown fawns. And when we left really early one morning to get to the Tetons to catch early light on the aspens, we saw something I have never seen outside of a book--a pair of pine martins busy at whatever it is that two little weasels do at 4:45 pm. This little cabin is so conveniently located for both Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton. Our wildlife viewing experiences have been a pure delight--bison and elk, wolves, at least on grizzly, to black bears and 7 moose. And otters in the Madison River, bighorn sheep at the Roosevelt gate area, Rocky Mt goats high up on Barenette Peak, some strange looking little ferret creature in the Tetons and a bald coyote who posed for pictures in Hayden Valley. Thank you Pam for sharing this wonderful little retreat. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a secluded get away and an oh so welcome change from generic mold stays. Carol, Arizona

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Guest: Rocky and Edwina
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

What a great trip. The weather was spectacular all week almost hitting record highs. The scenery in the parks was beautiful and the animals were so cooperative while we took hundreds of pictures and videos. The cabin is so cute and "homey" It was wonderful to sit on the deck with a glass of wine at the end of the day or look at the beautiful scenery both in front and behind the cabin. The best meals we had all week were here! Thanks, Pam, for helping us get up the road the first night after missing our turn and going way further up than we needed. I definitely recommend the lower road. South Carolina

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Guest: Jeanne and Ed
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

Great cabin. Thoughtfully prepared and stocked. Visits by the deer were very nice. Texas

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Guest: Brett and Shara
Date of Stay: 08/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

Thank you for sharing your cabin. Your cabin is very quiet, clean and cozy. We had a wonderful time here at the cabin and in Yellowstone. We hope to be back soon. Three nights was just not enough time to see everything.

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September in Island Park

Guest: AZ (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 08/30/10 Review Submitted: 09/16/10

We stayed 3 nights in this cabin. Our stay was nice and pleasant. The photos advertized on this listing are exactly what you can expect. Although there is a another cabin about 100 feet down the hill next to this cabin. It’s hidden in the photos of the patio view. Upon arriving we were greeted with a laundry basket of used towels and bedding and a trash bag full of trash. It was not a nice way to be greeted at the cabin. I could not find anywhere to store this stuff and it was disgusting. But the owner came by about 2 hours later to pick the stuff up. All was better after that. This cabin is quiet and clean, although the bedding is old and worn and needs replacing. The cabin has a great view, but we couldn’t see the lake because of the large pine trees in the way of the view. The view on the road coming down from the cabin is awesome. Be advised, the road going to and from the cabin is very rough, but doable in a small car. The road was wet for us with several muddy puddles, we were worried about getting stuck in the mud. The cabin could use some pest control for ants and spiders, but then again you are in the woods! This listing says that the cleaning fee is $40, but we paid $50. I would stay in this cabin again if in the area. The price is good, the cabin is clean and you feel secluded in the woods.

Owner response:As you can see, our precious guests were greeted by pillow cases of dirty sheets and towels. We do not penialize our guests for arriving late or on time but we do hope they understand if we are running a little behind due to the guests that just left. This is explained on all booking agreements. Any type of maintainance concerns must also be addressed as soon as noticed. The first time we knew of any minor problems was when this e mail was received. What a surprise. Our housekeepers are most wonderful and very timely and clean conscious. This is a great cabin experience in the mountains. A little spider seen is so much better than the infestation of "bed bugs" in NEW YORK CITY. Let us count our blessisngs for little things. At no time were John and Pam contacted concerning any problems. We are so happy that our guests really enjoyed themselves and would return to have more fun.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Guest: Mark, Ashley, Alex and Aaron
Date of Stay: 08/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

Thank you for sharing your delightful cabin with us-so quiet and peaceful! Beautiful views, although no grizzly this time. The love and care you have given this cabin are very apparent. We appreciated how clean and tastefully decorated your Bella Vista is!! We look forward to staying again. Thank you!

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Guest: Cecilie and Armand
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

We enjoyed very much our stay in your cabin. We would have preferred to have a SUV. The cabin is very comfortable and nicely decorated and beautiful view. Illinois

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Guest: Vladimir and Lindsey
Date of Stay: 08/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

You have a beautiful place here. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is clean and wonderfully decorated. Could not have had a better place to stay while visiting Yellowstone. Thank you!

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Guest: Brian and Angela
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

The cabin is a perfect spot to come to after spending the entire days in Yellowstone. We had wonderful experience seeing all kinds of wild life in the park. We saw, bear, wolf, elk deer and the most exciting seeing an entire herd of buffalo chare down from the hills and cross the road. Traffic was backed up for miles. Thank you for the wonderful memories. This place will always be a part of them.

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Guest: Bill and Phyllis
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

From the fabulous view on the deck to the full kitchen, this is a wonderful place to stay. We went to Yellowstone 5 days, saw amazing sights and knew we had a great place to return to. Thanx.

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Guest: Sandy and Gordon
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

We are here to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and could not have chosen a more quaint and perfect cabin. We spent the day hiking and horseback riding in Yellowstone. Now we will go to Jackson Hole for a few more days. Thank you for providing us with such a great Yellowstone adventure.

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Guest: Bill and Phyllis
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/11

From the fabulous view on the deck to the full kitchen, this is a wonderful place to stay. We went to Yellowstone 5 days, saw amazing sights and knew we had a great place to return to. Thanx

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Guest: Greg, Roxanne, Misty
Date of Stay: 07/12/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

Thank you for a wonderful secluded getaway. We have enjoyed getting away from it all. Highlights: a 5 lb lake trout caught at (it hailed) Yellowstone Lake (on leadcore line, 2 colors out) a bison crossing the road directly in fron of our car and charging a car that tried to go around it; bull elk 12 and 16 point; there has been an antelope that has hung around in view from the deck; horse back riding with bison at Roosevelt Lodge--Bella Vista is cheaper and better; all the geysers. Blessings

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Guest: Bill, Sarah, and Liam
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

We didn't see any bears here, but got a good look at a grizzly with her three cubs in YNP. Good enough. Enjoyed our stay in the high country and coming home to La Bella Vista at night. We were very thankful to have a cozy cabin during the rainy, stormy night with multiple hail storms. Very nice waking up to the birds. Also, grilling and eating bison burgers on the deck was heavenly. This was the perfect base camp for our adventures.

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Guest: Hersha, Sean, and Mom
Date of Stay: 06/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

We really enjoyed staying in the cabin while we spent eleven exciting days exploring Yellowstone. It was nice to come "home" to a complete kitchen with full size refrigerator at the end of the day. The cabin was so neat and greshly painted. The only thing I would add would be something to store clothes in for guests with longer itineraries. Grilling on the deck added to the experience. This was really an exciting vacation for Sean. Hopefully we will be able to return one day.

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Guest: Ken and Colleen
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

Very relaxing and peaceful--just like you said, Pam! We were on grizzly bear alert--but alas, she was exploring elsewhere. Thank you for starting our vacation off so beautifully.

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Guest: Leah and Eric
Date of Stay: 06/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

A wonderful time in the mountains. We saw a grizzly bear about 30 feet from the cabin. An awsome experience.

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Guest: Sally and Mike
Date of Stay: 09/30/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

Thanks so much for a lovely stay. Unlike the others, we saw very little wildlife and missed much of the park due to the fire and construction but enjoyed the trip overall . . . especially the drive to Jackson.

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Guest: Cathy and Will
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

Thank you so much. We had an amazing time. The weather was perfect. Yellowstone this time of the year is the best. We celebrated our 25th anniversary here and look forward to coming back. The week flew by so fast.

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Guest: Adrienne Elliott (North Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/23/09 Review Submitted: 09/23/09

This is such a cute cabin! It is well equipped and comfortably accommodated the two of us. The facilities are modern and spotless. We were able to explore Yellowstone NP knowing we were returning each night to a peaceful, warm and happy place. It became home to us and we were sad to leave. Way better than any hotel or motel!

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Guest: Darrell and Adrianne
Date of Stay: 09/18/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

Our trip to Yellowstone was planned very last minute. Your "precious" cabin really appealed to us when we did our internet search for non hotel/motel accomodations and has more than lived up to expectations. You have created a really restful place which allowed us to explore Yellowstone NP and area but be able to come to a "home" each night. Darrell is a fisherman who grew up on stories of the Madison and Snake Rivers, so seeing them has been a dream come true (a visit to Innis and its area is really good, and the Innis Cafe and its burgurs and its legendary strawberry pie are recommended.) We also recommend visiting Grand Teton by driving south to Ashton via the Scenic Byway to the Upper Mesa Falls and eventually Jackson. Enter Grand Teton at Jackson, drive north via Jenny Lake and back to Yellowstone NP. Its a long day but well worth it. Other things enjoyed" Henry's Fork, the color changes in the leaves during our week, the cabin shower, and comfort and conveniences. There was no time to fish. We'll be back.

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Guest: Mary Ann and Don
Date of Stay: 09/06/09 Review Submitted: 09/05/09

Pam and John: Thanks for sharing your precious cabin with us for a few days-- It's never long enough. We so enjoyed the amazing Park and riding the ATV. Hope to return.

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Guest: Lucia2 (PC, UT)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

Very cute and cozy cabin. All the amenities for a quiet get-a-way. Close to Yellowstone Park and to Henry's Lake. 3 of us stayed comfortably and we enjoyed the BBQ on the deck with the sunset in the back ground. If we visit the area again we will stay here!

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Guest: Dorris and Jerry
Date of Stay: 08/30/09 Review Submitted: 08/29/09

We are very happy we were able to stay in your cabin for part of our vacation. it was so comfortable and enjoyable. We have had a very relaxing and fun time.

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Guest: David and Leanne
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/16/09

Thank you so much for our "Bella" mountain getaway. We so enjoyed coming back to the cabin to relax and play cards. My 8 yr old nephew had a great time. The cabin was absolutely lovely. Sorry we weren't here for longer.

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Guest: Nicole and Brent
Date of Stay: 08/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

Your cabin is just PERFECT! We loved the adventure getting up here and the view is worth it. Hearing the cows all night was so peacefuland the stars are amazing. The cabin was so warm and cozy and not having a TV was a great way to complete the peacefulexperience. There is nothing we would change. The location is close enough to Yellowstone but far enough from reality! We just LOVED our experience here and will let everyone know what a treasure La Bella Vista is. Thank you so much!!

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Guest: Rex, Shari, Liana, Derek
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

Thanks so much for letting us stay in your wonderfullittle cabin. Your hospitality and great location surpassed all our expectations. While in the area we got a chance to fully explore Yellowstone and get close to some rare and beautifulanimals and lanscapes. Among our favorites were the Geyser Basins, Mud Pots and vocanos, Moose Falls hike, and numerous elk, bison, birds, chipmunks and rarer bears and eagles. We look forward to visiting again and maybe we'lleven run into each other in IHB or Melbourne High. Thanks again for everything--including the wonderful cobbler and rice.

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Guest: Linda and Bob
Date of Stay: 07/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

Dear Dr. John and Pam: Thanksso much for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay in your mountain cabin: visiting Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, and just simply enjoying the view from the deck. We pray God's blessings on you both and maybe we''l get together in Florida.

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Guest: Jason and Samantha
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/19/09

Thanks for sharing your mountain getaway, Bella Vista, with us. It was everything we had wished for. The peacefulness and vies were truly amazing. We visited YNP 3 days and loved it. The boys loved seeing the wildlife--bears, bison, elk, eagles--and hiking several trails. Yellowstone is truly an amizing place and words would not do it justice. Thanks again for sharing your mountain retreat with us. Hope to be back again.

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Guest: Clare and Nancy
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

Bella Vista has charmed us right from the bottom of the hill with Pam's personalguidance to the door. There is charm and peace of spirit to be found on every wall and out the windows. Cool, wet June has given longer life to the wildflowers and green to the meadows. Wish we had longer to do and see more here but we'll remember it fondly. thanks for having "a room at yourinn just wehn we most needed it. Much success to you!

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Guest: Jim and Twila
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

My husband and I loved Bella Vista. You have thought of everything to make it feel like home. This cozy little cabin has been a great place to retreat and unwind. We loved our time here and in Yellowstone. We will tell all our friends and family what a great place you have here. We are so glad we found you! Thank you!

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Guest: Lucie and Dave
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/01/09

The Bella Vista provided us with the comforts of home. He had a wonderful visit in Yellowstone. Truly a geologist's paradise. Saw hundreds of bison, herds of elk. A bald eagle nest at the west entrance. Our hikes to the upper and lower falls were spectacular. I'm sure we snapped over 400 photos (thank God for digital photography) Reallly loved it heare. Hope to send our grand children this way.

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Guest: Julie Ann and Pete
Date of Stay: 06/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/27/09

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit at rhe Bella Vista cabin. The mountain views were truly awesome and the stars at night (complete with Milky Way) were just gorjeous! Thanks for a great stay. We hope to visit you again before too long.

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Guest: Ken and Sharon
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

My husband and I had a great time. Very quiet. Visited the park 5 days. Saw lots of wildlife including a grizzly and a moose! Did a lot of hiking, very tired. Loved watching the antelope every morning. Want to come back next year for a month if possible.

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Guest: The Satterfields
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

My husband and I had a great time going through Yellowstone NP for two days of our stay. One day we tried fishing Henry's Lake and got skunked. Then we tried Hebgen Lake and we got an 18" Rainbow and a 16" Brown trout. Theen we tried our luck at Cliff Lake and we both caught our limit, 5 each 10 total. The cabin has been warm and cozy and a great base camp. What a lovely place and an awesome view. It was really nice and quiet.

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Guest: The Reardons
Date of Stay: 06/16/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

Our little family sent 3 quiet nights here at the Bella Vista. The cabin was our base camp for adventures in Yellowstone NP. it was a wonderful place to come to after the crowds and hustle and bustle of the park. Each day felt so nice to "come home" to the cabin to enjoy the view, listen to the birds and unwind in comfort. The surrounding mountains are just beautiful and we had an opportunity to see stars last night since there were no clouds--what an amazing sight! While visiting here in the cabin we've seen deer and grouse and visited with the little chipmunk that likes to hang out in the grill. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for your hospitality.

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