Ranch House Adjacent to National Forest, Spectacular Views

• Absolutely Perfect!

  Absolutely Perfect!

  • Guest Molly
  • Date of stay 08/23/11
  • Review Submitted 10/10/11
  The cabin was a perfectly sized 2-bedroom for my husband and me (Bedroom 1) and two children (shared Bedroom 2 with two twins). Everything was clean and pleasant, a relief after a week of camping! Arriving with loads of laundry, I can attest that the washer and drier work beautifully! The lack of TV was a must for us. After days spent hiking, swimming in creeks and hotsprings, wandering around town, we enjoyed cooking dinners together in the well-stocked kitchen and playing Scrabble and other games provided in the cabin. Marian provided plenty of maps and suggestions for hikes, and the kids loved her horses Arapahoe and Cruiser! The views from the cabin were incredible -- the Absaroka mountains off the front porch, the ruins of early settlers cabins behind -- and the mama and baby mule deer visiting us each and every day. It was quiet and set back from the main road and other homes, but also a quick (~5 mi) drive into town. The Dubois museum was fun for all of us, as was the bighorn sheep museum (beware of the great giftshop!). Shopowners in town were incredibly sweet and happily spent their time teaching us about Sheepeater traditions and ragtime piano. To give a sense of distances, we drove from the cabin one day to Grand Teton NP for a short hike and ferry ride, had an early dinner in Jackson, and returned to the cabin early evening. The Towogotee Pass is a beautiful drive -- and only getting better with some road improvements that were ongoing during our visit. It was a great week in Dubois. I could go again and stay in this cabin in a heartbeat!

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

  Owner response: Please note that the Robinsons did not rent our ranch house (this listing) but instead rented our smaller guest cabin VRBO #296317, which is also on the ranch. This review thus describes the guest cabin, not the larger 3+ bedroom ranch house, so it was placed in this listing by mistake. If you're looking for a smaller house with all the advantages of our 294-acre property, check out VRBO #296317. In any case the Robinsons were delightful guests and we enjoyed providing lead-line horse rides for the kids.

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• Ron( Carrollton Ga)

  Ron( Carrollton Ga)

  • Guest Ron
  • Date of stay 06/26/11
  • Review Submitted 07/27/11
  Homestead Draw is absolutely breathtaking! This ranch and Dubois is a great place to experience true "family' time. It's a great home base for all the area National Parks,Yellowstone,Tetons and for the local hiking,biking and horseback riding in the area. It's a few short miles into Dubois, a true small western town with good food,a Tuesday nite square dance and a Friday nite rodeo! Marian was more than a gracious host, knowledgeable in the area and the off the path "must see" areas. The wildlife,elk,moose,mule deer,pronghorns were abundant and only overshadowed by the beauty of the mountains,red rock and the Wind River at your door step. My family and I all agree that this was or best vacation to date. If your looking for a true getaway,a very nicely apointed western home and adventure, Homestead Draw would make for the perfect vacation place. We are planning our return already! Marian, thanks for sharing your place with us and for your hospitality!

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

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• Wow !!! What a view...

  Wow !!! What a view...

  • Guest dave
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 06/27/11
  From the moment we drove up "Homestead Draw " I sensed something spectacular... Ram's Horn peak came into view as we followed the road to "Ranch House " at about 7200 ft. elevation. Marian met us & gave us a tour of the property. Books to read, spices to cook with, but the view..., the quiet... The quiet was deafening, no dogs barking, no car/truck noise, no sirens... I heard a woodpecker one morning early. Front porch for the view, back deck for the sun or the shade depending on the time of day. Marian was a gracious host. Not that we expected that, but it was much appreciated. She pointed us in the right direction for our adventures. Close enough to Tetons & Yellowstone for a day trip, but far enough away from the action to be able to relax. Day hikes were close by. NO TV- we were aghast at first... But after it settled in, we were truly blessed not to have in as an intrusion into our family vacation. I made a deal w/my 12 year old son that he wouldn't watch anymore mindless cartoons & I wouldn't watch anymore mindless news/political commentary. Internet connection & cell service for those that can't can't completely disconnect... All I can say is book it, but save a place for us so we can come back.

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

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• Mountains Majesty

  Mountains Majesty

  • Guest Scott
  • Date of stay 09/05/10
  • Review Submitted 04/04/11
  The setting of the Homestead Draw is just fantastic. Perched on the mountain side, it provides spectacular views which change throughout the day. It was hard for us to put our camera away as the angles of the sun seemed to continuously transform the landscape. With a dusting of winter up in the high mountains came a whole new set of views that make this place just breath-taking. The ranch spread provides plenty of privacy and the folks we did meet in the area and Dubois were extremely friendly. We found so many enjoyable easy trips from Jackson Hole, South Pass gold town, National Forest and obviously, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks. We also fly fished, visited the incredible petroglyphs, went horseback riding ... pretty much everything this site says exceeded our expectations. The ranch itself is just awesome. Very roomy and very comfortable with plenty of windows for just sitting back and enjoying the view. This was our first time to this part of Wyoming and we absolutely can't wait to come back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Excellent week at Dubois!

  Excellent week at Dubois!

  • Guest Greg
  • Date of stay 07/07/10
  • Review Submitted 07/31/10
  The description and photos on this listing doesn't really do the place justice -- the house and surrounding area are beautiful. Everything was well maintained and Marion (the owner) was very pleasant and accommodating to our every request, and we made some unordinary ones. I would definitely stay at this property again and recommend it to anyone who likes privacy and likes to be removed from the more "touristy" areas. Dubois is a refreshing small town but not too small to have several places to shop and eat. The Cowboy Cafe was my favorite -- save room for the homemade pie!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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Plus 9% Wyoming Sales Tax and $100 cleaning fee.