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Guest: Bert (Green Valley)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

We stayed at the small cabin the week of July 4th. It was one of the best vacations ever. This was our third trip to Yellowstone and have discovered that the entrance by Silvergate is absolutely the best for wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery. In one day we saw bison, moose, bear, wolf, coyote. The cabin itself was immaculate and so well designed and comfortable. The furnishings are great, beds are comfortable. Couldn't have stayed at a nicer place. Thank you Karen and Jeff.

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

Great Cabin and Locale

Guest: Ozphoto (Dundas, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

Beautiful cabin with a spectacular mountain range across the road. Silvergate is quiet with a great place to eat at the Log Cabin Cafe across the road. Cabin was clean and modern with everything you need even satellite internet and phone. One morning I awoke to see the bathroom window dark outside but it was a big bison named "Jackson" by the locals blocking the light! The loft stairs are very steep and would not advise sleeping up there, but thats just me. The owner was wonderful to deal with in renting the cabin and will definitely be back to rent for sure.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Gene Taylor and clan

Guest: Doc (Colorado Springs Co)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

I have been coming to Yellowstone with my son and two grandsons every year since 1986, have tried almost every lodgeing available and this is the nicest cabin we have stayed in. Very convenient to everything we like to do...hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, taking photograph and just a mile outside the park. Karen was great and we are already looking forward to next year. Will either stay in the same abin or upgrade to the bigger one if more family comes along. I highly recommend giving the Hogans a call.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful and serene

Guest: Elli (Wetzlar, Germany)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/18/11

I stayed at this beautiful place in winter to work on my new book and watch wolves. I come to Yellowstone from Germany since 30 years and stayed in allmost all cabins around. This little cabin is the best I ever stayed in. Very cozy and sparcling clean. Everything works (!) including fast internet and all the lights are bright and at the right place. No tv is perfect for real relaxation. Thanks Karen and Jeff for making this place my second home. Can't wait to be back.

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Great Choice For Yellowstone Lodging!

Guest: John V (Appleton, WI)
Date of Stay: 09/25/10 Review Submitted: 11/11/10

We've visited Yellowstone many times in all seasons and have tried all the lodging options - from tents to hotels to the lodges within the park. Our favorite is the Lamar Valley Cabin. If you enjoy seeing wildlife, Silver Gate is the place to be! We've seen moose walking right down "Main Street" and deer in the yard every morning. Silvergate is also the closest lodging option to the Lamar Valley portion of Yellowstone. The Lamar Valley is often called "The Serengeti of North America". It's the place to be! The cabin is super well constructed, warm, clean, cozy and down-right cute. Having a full kitchen provides welcome breaks from restaurants and allows meals to fit your schedule. The cabin is ideal for a couple or small family. The owners have added a larger cabin too - perfect for larger familes or groups. The rates are very reasonable and I've rarely met nicer owners. Mention their name to any local in Silver Gate and be prepared for a long proclamation of what nice people they are. Better yet, stay at the cabin and find out for yourself!

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

Wonderful Cabin in Silver Gate

Guest: Art and Christi (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

After many years of spending time in the Silver Gate area we finally found the place we would like to stay forever! This cabin more than met our needs....comfy bed and chairs, full kitchen, working heat and plumbing, bonus Internet and phone (all clean and well maintained)....set in the best location one could wish for. Wildlife right outside the door, the sounds of wind and water outdoors, and stars through the ceiling skylight. Easy access to the best part of Yellowstone and the Beartooths. Add the convenience of some enjoyable restaurants in Silver Gate and Cooke City and you are set to go. Thanks, Jeff and Karen, for building this wonderful cabin that we visitors can enjoy, hopefully for many years to come!

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

Great cabin in a terrific location

Guest: FocusedOnNature.com (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/30/10

This cabin is wonderful. It is comfortable, warm, and has everything you need to cook some basic meals. We have stayed in Silver Gate at other cabins but this is far better and is now the ONLY place that we will stay for future Yellowstone trips. Unlike other gateway towns, Silver Gate is less than a 1/2 hour to the beautiful Lamar Valley and is a much better place to stay if you are interested in the wildlife which frequents the north eastern part of the park. The cabin is cozy but never felt cramped. It was nice having a large shower with a high shower head and the bed was very comfortable. We couldn't take advantage of the WIFI but that is a great benefit in that area. The cabin even has a phone which Jeff used to call us one night to tell us that two moose were out front. There is a small general store next door and a good cafe (The Log Cabin Cafe) across the street both of which are only open seasonally. As an added bonus, the road through Silver Gate to Cooke City used to be the worst in the area. It is finally paved and is now the best road in the park. If you want to stay in Silver Gate, there is no better place for a small family to stay. Thank you Karen and Jeff for building a great little cabin in a fantastic location.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Can't Wait to Come Back!

Guest: serif (California)
Date of Stay: 05/04/10 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

Comments: I just spent 9 days at Karen and Jeff's cabin and I had a fantastic experience. It is a beautiful cozy cabin. The cabin was exactly what I had in mind when I was planning my stay. It could not have been better! The cabin is minutes from the Northeast Park entrance. If you want to stay in near the Lamar Valley this is the place. Spotless and well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and bathroom shower had great water pressure. And the cabin had WIFI. One morning I woke up and saw a Moose and calf coming out of the creek across the road. A beautiful way to start the day. And night sightings of a beautiful red fox were frequent. Aw, I can't wait to come back! I will definitely rent this cabin again. Thank you Karen and Jeff...see you next year!

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Guest: Paul, Beth and Ashley (SLC, UT)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/10/09

The 3 of us just spent a week in Jeff and Karen's cabin, and the experience couldn't have been better. The cabin was spotless, the beds comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped, the hot water plentiful, and the satellite radio a pleasant surprise. Our 6-year old loved having her own loft, we appreciated the quiet and privacy of being set back a bit in the woods, and all 3 of us enjoyed the nightly chats around the fire at the general store and the wildlife wandering around town.

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Guest: Cathy Leman (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/06/09

We could have chosen no better place to stay during our Yellowstone trip. The convenience, privacy, coziness and cleanliness of the cabin couldn't be beat. It was a wonderful place to return to at the end of each activity-filled day, and so much more comfortable than a hotel room. As we were travelling with our teenage nephews, the separate sleeping and bunking quarters were ideal. Thanks for sharing your cabin with us; we'll definitely be back! Cathy & Dan Leman

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