Entrance to 70 acre property with foothills of Big Horn National Forest
Location: Parkman, Big Horn National Forest, Wyoming, USA (45 Min to Sheridan, Wy; Borders Big Horn National Forest) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-15)
Keywords: Log Cabin Home, Guest Ranch
The 70 acre BAUEN GUEST RANCH is a breath of fresh mountain air and clear blue skies all bundled together in an authentic ranch setting filled with rich Western Culture. At 5300' feet, the property sits in a rolling valley, cupped between the Big Horn foothills and Gay Creek on the north and south, reaching toward the Little Big Horn River and the Wolf Mountains on the west and east. Perfect for a family reunion, wedding, company retreat or a quiet getaway for you and yours to recharge and rejuvenate.
The BAUEN GUEST RANCH has six buildings that may be rented together or separately. This listing is based on a daily or weekly rental of the Log Cabin Home together with adjacent Guest House, sleeping 10-15. The minimum stay is three days.
Up a winding road at the top of a foothill facing north is a LOG HOME of 2650 sq ft with 5 small exterior decks. 1 wood-burning fireplace and 1 wood pellet stove plus electric baseboard if needed, providing 3 bedrooms (1 king, 2 doubles), 1 library (2 singles), 2 baths, and kitchen, dining areas and great room with piano, tv and internet, and an attached greenhouse of 400 sq ft, hot tub and sauna. A large rustic GUEST HOUSE/STUDIO is nearby, equipped with commercial kitchen, great light, internet, tv, gas fireplace, bathroom with shower, and two lofts sleeping 4-8. OUTBUILDINGS include two rustic LOG CABINS sleeping 18 each on futon-like mattresses in built-in bunk beds and a nearby BATHHOUSE with hot water, 8 showers, 8 sinks and 4 toilets with M/F sides. Outbuildings also include an INSULATED POLE BARN 36' by 55' with wood/coal burning stove and its' side room/office with sink/running water and galley kitchenette. A large OUTDOOR DECK stretches the length of the building. Two large TENTS and a TEEPEE with chairs and worktables are available for eating or programming. Directly east of the cabins is a large hilly area tucked into an aspen grove, with the CAMPFIRE as its focus. A beaver pond, hayfields, a badminton field and basketball hoop stretch out among the huge cottonwoods and aspen that line the creek bed.
The BAUEN GUEST RANCH is a uniquely isolated property, without visible neighbors or their buildings. The property provides the opportunity to live close to nature, producing quiet, with time to hike canyons and study stars, with bountiful space that seems to go on forever. The closest neighbors west are 2 miles away; the closest east are 5 miles away. The Kerns Wildlife Habitat, run by Wyoming Game & Fish, is the southern boundary of the property, with the property having its own private entrance to the 106 million acre Big Horn National Forest via the Habitat. There one can find trout fishing and rock climbing, hang gliding, hiking, mountain biking and camping. Here and there one is enlightened by the presence of elk, white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, coyote, wolves, porcupines, wild turkey, partridge, rabbits, eagle and hawk, hummingbirds, wrens, the rufous-breasted towhee and the red-winged blackbird. The property is in the hands of one owner and is zoned Agriculture, with a working ranch surrounding its' north, east and west boundaries. Neighbors are bonafide cowboys who still lead Pass Creek cattle drives and save newborns from blizzards. Their bosses love this country as much as they do.
Ranches in the area run cattle, raise hay and corn, and a few still keep a traditional farm, with goats, milk cows, pigs, and chickens in addition to cattle. The property keeps a vegetable garden and raises a good hay crop each summer. The owner is an artist and active arts
mentor for local youth and for kids from across the U.S.
The 45 minute drive from Sheridan, WY, northwest to the BAUEN GUEST RANCH, follows the east-side curve of the Big Horn Mountains as they go north. Sheridan, with a population of 17,000, is the closest town for meeting the needs of residents and visitors, fostering the solitude of country life nearby while providing a host of amenities that enrich that life style. Sheridan has been recognized many times for its positive presence in the state and nation. Its' awards include: 2006 #1 Best Western Town in America; 2008 one of 200 Top Towns for Sportsmen; 2008 one of 101 towns with Best Western Events; 2009 in top 10 of Great Cowboys Rodeo Choice; 2009 one of 25 cities and towns with Best American Values, "Uniquely American."
In summer the Sheridan area hosts 30 rodeos and many polo matches. The Wyo Theater, Wyoming's oldest vaudeville theater, is host to international folk and country musicians as well as local theater productions. Weekly farmers markets and music festivals also entertain visitors. Come winter, the mountain offers 300 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, with 50 miles of ungroomed. The small towns of Dayton and Ranchester have gas-station grocery stores and are 20 miles from the property. The area is home to many creative citizens, whose talents are represented by award winning painters, photographers, sculptors, saddle makers, leather braiders, musicians, novelists and poets. The Bauen Guest Ranch awaits your discovery!
*A 2009 County approved Conditional Use Permit provides for the 70 acres to be used as an individual family residence and/or rented for lodging as a youth or adult camp, retreat, or for reunions or conferences. The property was leased as a residential summer camp for young artists from 2000 to 2009.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Washer in Log Cabin House.
- Dryer: Dryer in Log Cabin House.
- Linens Provided: Down pillows and comforters included with linens. Bath & kitchen towels provided.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: In Guest House
- Wood Fireplace: In Great Room of Log Cabin House
- Wood Stove: Wood Pellet Stove, in Library of Log Cabin House
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : One in Master Bedroom of Log Cabin House and one in loft #1 of Guest House
- Queen Bed: One in loft #2 of Guest House
- Double Bed (3) : Three - One in each extra bedroom of Log Cabin House; One in loft #2 of Guest House.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Three in Guest House lofts - two in loft #1, one in loft #2
- Convertible Bed (3) : 2 sofas in Library of Log Cabin House; 1 futon couch on first floor of Guest House
- Crib: Playpen Crib, movable.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : One in great room; one in Guest House first floor. TV in master bedroom removed.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Located on deck outside the master bedroom.
- Shared Pool: City of Dayton (20 miles from Bauen Guest Ranch) has outdoor public swimming pool.
- Sauna: Built into hillside near the hot tub and exterior cold shower. Traditional Norwegian sauna, electric.
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen is open to Dining and Great Room in Log Cabin House. A second chef's kitchen located in Guest House. Galley kitchen in barn. Staples stocked.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: 1 refrigerator/freezer and 1 separate freezer in Log Cabin House; 1 freezer & 2 refrigerators in Guest House kitchen
- Dishwasher: 1 dishwasher in Log Cabin House
- Microwave: 1 in Log Cabin House, 1 in Guest House
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2)
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (5) : Small redwood decks outside Front Door, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Back Door, Library. Very large deck attached to barn
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Exceptional mountain view east all the way to Wolf Mountains in MT, north, south and west views are the foothills and eastern face of the Big Horns of WY.
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Separate fax line available
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance within the USA, not including Wyoming.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Located in both Log Cabin House & Guest House.
- Other Amenities
- 70 acres located in foothills of Wyoming's beautiful Big Horn Mts with six buildings. This Bauen Rental Property listing includes only [1] Log Cabin Home, with added option of [2] and [3]. [1] Log Cabin Home - 3 bedrooms (1 king, 2 double, crib), 1 library (2 single), 2 baths (one with soaking tub, other with shower), 1 kitchen, 1 greenhouse, piano, internet, tv, wood fireplace, wood pellet stove, sauna, hot tub; [2] Rustic Guest House- 2 lofts w/6 beds (1 king, 1 queen, 1 double, 3 single) 1 bath with shower, gas fireplace, commercial kitchen, internet, tv, futon couch; [3] Rustic Camp Cabins - 2 screen & log cabins w/9 built in bunk beds each w/futon, sleeps 18 each, and bathhouse(8 showers, 8 sinks, 4 toilets);(4)adjacent outbuilding, galley kitchen in insulated barn, 36 x 55', seats 100, wood/coal burning stove. Property nicely sleeps 14 in heated quarters (house 8 & guest house loft 6). Vegetable garden, hay meadows, cottonwoods and aspen lined intermittent Gay Creek.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: No pets preferred.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking not allowed inside or outside at the rental
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Hang gliding. History buffs and rock enthusiasts will also love this spot. National Historical Landmarks near this property include the Little Big Horn Battlefield where Custer was defeated and the Bozeman Trail that brought settlers through the area. The Little Big Horn River is 5 miles up the road with renowned fly fishing opportunities as well as studied geological features.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
...... $1500-$2300/week .. $2800-$4000/2 weeks .. $4800-$6200/month
Low ... $300/night/log home & guest house,3 night min; 1500/week
High .. $2300/week/log home & guest house (sleep 10-15)
Available: May - October
Additional:
Deposit: 30 days advance payment, 50% down to book
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
"Sound of Music" Guest Ranch. Hiking, Biking,and Fishing
Year Purchased: 1989
Property Photos
- Entrance to 70 acre property with foothills of Big Horn National Forest - Parkman Vacation Cabin - Artist's Rustic Homeplace, Hiking, Fishing and Hunting
- A family reunion group enjoys a game of volleyball before dinner - Parkman Vacation Cabin - Artist's Rustic Homeplace, Hiking, Fishing and Hunting
- Master Bedroom with private bath and down comforter in Log Cabin Home - Parkman Vacation Cabin - Artist's Rustic Homeplace, Hiking, Fishing and Hunting
- Dining room adjacent to kitchen and great room in Log Cabin Home
- Cozy kitchen with nook opens to dining room and living room
- Kitchen nook is perfect for morning coffee, reading and birdwatching
- Dining room enters into great room with multiple seating areas, tv & fireplace
- Enjoy musical instruments including this baby grand piano in the great room
- A desk sits at the big picture window with a view of the valley and Wolf Mtns
- 1 of 5 house porches used for meals, meetings, reading, & watching sunsets.
- Two bunkhouses are available (additional $) housing up to 36 more guests
- Before the star filled night arrives, guests enjoy this brilliant mtn sunset
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