Reviews for Cooke City Vacation Rental - VRBO 237646 - 0 BR Yellowstone Country Cabin in MT, Beautifully Furnished New Cozy Cabin

Loved the Northeast side of Yellowstone & the friendly folks in Silver Gate & Cooke City

Guest Mitch
Date of stay 06/14/12
Review Submitted 06/25/12

Clean & nicely decorated little cabin with all the conveniences to help you enjoy a day in the park and save money by eating in or being able to pack a lunch. We stayed here for 4-5 days to explore the Lamar Valley and some other areas on the eastern side of Yellowstone. Town was quiet & peaceful, yet accepted you as a local.....some very friendly locals were talking about what wildlife they had been observing in the park and were glad to share it with us as we sat across from them at the Log Cabin Cafe. Silver Gate General Store owners & staff were the same way.....all kinds of helpful hints for great views in the park. Karen, the owner of the cabin, kept up good communication with us regarding all details of check-in/check-out, directions, payment, etc. The cabin is small, but nothing was misrepresented in any way. Our 2 teenagers had to learn to live without cell phone reception & tv for a couple of days on their vacation, but their outlook changed within a day of seeing all the amazing wildlife the Northeast entrance has to offer. If you're interested in seeing the wildlife, I definitely recommend renting a scope for at least 2-3 days if not for your entire trip from the Silver Gate General Store....they even recommended a great little coffee place in Cooke City & invited us to the evening campfire for s'mores. If you want a wonderful meal locally, check out the Log Cabin Cafe....especially their pumpkin bread for breakfast or the pan fried trout for dinner. We also had a delicious meal our last night in the park at the Beartooth Cafe in Cooke City. Our cabin had so many little conveniences that we really appreciated.....the freezer so we could freeze our water bottles to keep in our cooler all day for lunch. Someone left behind olive oil, plasticware, paper towels & a few other supplies that we didn't need, but found helpful. Also, having a motion sensor light by the front door helped tremendously as we came home in the dark most every night. Overall, we would recommend this property to anyone who is coming to view the wildlife in the Lamar Valley and yet have a cozy, comfy cabin to come home to every night. Thanks a bunch Hogan family.....it was a memorable stay.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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Great Cabin and Locale

Guest Ozphoto
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: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Gene Taylor and clan

Guest Doc
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: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Bert

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

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Beautiful and serene

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

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Wonderful Cabin in Silver Gate

Guest Art and Christi
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: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great cabin in a terrific location

Guest FocusedOnNature.com
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: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Can't Wait to Come Back!

Guest serif
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
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
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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Guest Stewart Family
Date of stay 07/19/09
Review Submitted 07/19/09

Our family absolutely loved our stay at the Lamar Valley Cabin! The cabin itself fit our needs perfectly. The children had their own space for bed, which they really appreciated. The kitchen was stocked with all necessary cookware to make meals a breeze. And being a fairly new constuction, everything was in great working condition and super clean. The area the cabin is in has so much wildlife near it. We all enjoyed the black bear that wandered around in the mornings and got a kick out of watching a buffalo lumber across the street. The people of Silvergate were very friendly and helpful as well. We've already recommended this cabin to friends and will continue to do so.

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Guest Ken21
Date of stay 07/08/09
Review Submitted 07/08/09

Fantastic location by the Lamar valley. We had a Bison outside of the cabin and enjoyed the view of the Mountains off the front porch. The best reakfast in Yellowstone is down the street at the Log Cabin Cafe. Every night we would walk to the general store to sit around the outdoor fire stove. The cabin looked very new and had a warm cozy feeling.

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Guest Debbie Pryor
Date of stay 07/07/09
Review Submitted 07/07/09

We have been visiting Yellowstone the past 7 years and love the Lamar Valley area. The wildlife, biking and hiking was fantastic. This is our first stay in Silver Gate and it was the best location to date. The cabin was perfect for our type of use - - - love the internet for sharing our photos with friends back home. The cabin was perfect in condition, location and super friendly owners that made us feel at home. We plan on coming back next year and hope to use the cabin - - we took over 2400 photos and will be busy reliving the visit as we pick thru the photos! Thanks for the hospitality and we will stay in touch, Jimmy and Debbie Pryor

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Guest Larry & Sue
Date of stay 05/27/09
Review Submitted 05/27/09

This cabin was wonderful for us! To have an affordable place to stay so close to Lamar Valley was such a treat! We were minutes from the park entrance and were able to be in the valley at first light to see the incredible wildlife. When we were done, it was back to the cabin for a hot breakfast and coffee and then out again to hike, take in the sites, and shop. The beds were comfy, the cabin was clean, and was supplied with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and very enjoyable. The satellite radio was definitely a plus! Thank you, we are looking forward to our next visit!

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Traveler Reviews (15)

Loved the Northeast side of Yellowstone & the friendly folks in Silver Gate & Cooke City

Loved the Northeast side of Yellowstone & the friendly folks in Silver Gate & Cooke City

Great Cabin and Locale

Great Cabin and Locale

Gene Taylor and clan

Gene Taylor and clan

Bert

Bert

Beautiful and serene

Beautiful and serene

Great Choice For Yellowstone Lodging!

Great Choice For Yellowstone Lodging!

Wonderful Cabin in Silver Gate

Wonderful Cabin in Silver Gate

Great cabin in a terrific location

Great cabin in a terrific location

Can't Wait to Come Back!

Can't Wait to Come Back!