Excellent place to stay!

Guest: HenleyIV (Park Ridge, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/07/12

Please do not let the fact that we have been remiss in reviewing Two Rib cabin sway you in any way from staying there. In fact, we highly encourage you to do so! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our visit in July. The cabin is beautiful. I especially likes the claw-footed tub...great for a soak after a day of horse-back riding! We visited Yellowstone, almost everyday, traveling through the Lamar Valley, where we saw bison, elk, deer and yes...bears! We heard there was a moose nearby, but didn't catch a glimpse. We also enjoyed the fact that The Bear Claw Bakery is a short walk away and has a delicious breakfast and wonderful pastries. If we ever have the opportunity to return to the Yellowstone/Cooke City area, we would definitely stay at the Two Rib Cabin again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Beautiful Cabin With Everything You Need!

Guest: Kathy159 (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

We loved our stay at Two Rib Cabin! The listing did not do the cabin justice....it's better than advertised. The cabin has many amenities and was in a wonderful location, very close to the Lamar Valley. The caretaker, Vicki, was fantastic, taking care of all of our needs. Lilly was very kind to call us a couple of days before we came, letting us know about road closures and possible flooding. Both went out of their way to make us comfortable and feel at home. The cabin itself is wonderful, with everything one needs for a vacation home. Although we saw no wildlife from the cabin, we saw moose and fox driving through Silver Gate, and saw everything from wolves to bears in Yellowstone itself. I heartily recommend this cabin; it's perfect for families as well as for romantic getaways. I've already shared the VRBO # with colleagues from work! I would definitely return!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Perfect base for Yellowstone and the Beartooths

Guest: UK Birders (London, UK)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

We loved this cabin, it's cozy, clean, full of light and beautifully fitted out and we couldn't have been more comfortable. It was nice to be able to walk into town, and getting to the wildlife of the Lamar Valley is an easy drive, and you can also cover the Grand Loop from here, albeit in a long day. Even though there was still a huge amount of snow on the ground we managed to get a spectacular blue-sky trip up and over the Beartooth Pass (not to be missed). Breakfasts (and Terri's cakes) at the Bearclaw were amazing; the Lamar Valley was breathtaking; and there were bears, buffalo and moose everywhere (even some bear prints outside the front door one day - that must have been the one that the neighbour's dog chased up a tree!) Cooke City is one of the best-kept secrets of the park and we're so glad we chose this friendly little town and this cabin as our main base for Yellowstone. THOROUGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

Highly recommended!

Guest: Katherine (New York State)
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 09/01/10

This was our second year staying at Two Rib Cabin and it was just as wonderful the second time around. The cabin itself is nicely furnished, clean, comfortable, and inviting. Even better is its location with easy access to excellent hiking, fishing, and sight seeing. My only quibble is that the house is not rented on a Saturday-Saturday basis like most rentals, so if you don't book early enough, you might get stuck with odd check in/check out days. Advice to other travelers: Cinnamon rolls and the other baked goods at the Bearclaw are delicious, but don't wait too late to go as the items go quickly. Then Log Cabin in Silver Gate has a good breakfast, Buns n Beds deli is good for lunch (tasty burgers and daily BBQ specials), and we liked The Beartooth Cafe for dinner (although we cooked most of our meals at the cabin). Yellowstone is the main attraction, but don't neglect exploring the Beartooths - it has a lot to offer with a fraction of the crowds you'll find in Yellowstone. We had good luck with wildlife sighting early mornings on Lulu Pass Road (moose four days in a row and mule deer). And even if you don't see wildlife, the wildflowers and views are just as nice. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody lives up to the hype and we also enjoyed the Beartooth Nature Center in Red Lodge (as well as the fantastic Montana Candy Emporium). If you'd like to see some pictures from the area, we have ours posted here: http://www.pbase.com/pudgy_groundhog/beartooths_2010 We'd highly recommend a visit to this beautiful area and a stay at Two Rib Cabin!

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

The Bryans from England

Guest: jan (uk)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/28/10

Great place to stay. Everything as described. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and in a beautiful position if we travel to USA and Yellowstone again would definitely stay here. Highly recommended. Thank you Lilly and Jack

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

Trip of a Lifetime

Guest: Susan (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/10

This is a wonderful property for 4-5 people to explore and enjoy the most pristine and beautiful part of Yellowstone. We had a wonderful week exploring the park and saw a bounty of wildlife in the Lamar Valley. The cabin is a lovely space to come home to in the evenings and to enjoy relaxing. Be prepared for no cell phone service (which came a delightful surprise)! We walked daily to the Bearclaw bakery for wonderful goodies and brought them back to the cabin so we could enjoy oven warmed fresh biscuits each morning. My teenage son and 10 year old daughter shared the loft quite agreeably, thanks to the privacy screen in the storage area that allowed my daughter some comfort. She loved the cozy nook of her bed and my husband enjoyed sitting up late in the little office reading from the borrowed library. Although we were gone 12 hours each day, Two Rib cabin really became our home during the week. I can't recommend this property more highly!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

Guest: Suzanne Green (Richmond VA)
Date of Stay: 07/12/09 Review Submitted: 07/12/09

I still cannot find the words that would do our vacation justice. It was spectacular. I have never seen anything like it in all my life. The Lamar Valley, Beartooth Hwy, Chief Joseph Scenic Hwy - it was all amazing and so very beautiful. As we look at the pictures (which just do not compare to the real thing) we miss it and want to return (we are already thinking about the next trip out West). The cabin was wonderful to come home to in the evenings. The view out each window was incredible. We loved sitting on the deck. The whole experience was so peaceful and rejuvenating. We enjoyed our moose, fox and deer sightings on the property. Thank you for sharing your special place!

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Guest: Debbie B1 (Raleigh,NC)
Date of Stay: 05/31/09 Review Submitted: 05/31/09

What a beautiful cabin. The location was perfect for viewing wildlife. The cabin is beautifully decorated,very clean and has lots of natural light. The linens were very nice and the beds were quite comfortable.Thanks for renting such a beautiful place. Staying here made our vacation such a wonderful experience.

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Guest: Chad and Kelly Larsen (Prior Lake, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/14/08 Review Submitted: 08/14/08

Thank you Jack and Lilly for sharing your wonderful cabin with our family. The six of us fit very comfortably - we were especially pleased about the "bonus" room across from the master bedroom that was perfect for our baby in her pack 'n play. We loved the location and the proximity to Yellowstone. We hope to get back soon!

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Guest: Claudia K. (Harvard, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/08 Review Submitted: 06/13/08

Two Rib Cabin is a well-designed, well-equipped, quiet and comfortable cabin in an unbeatable location for easy access to the Lamar Valley. We had UNBELIEVABLE wildlife sightings by driving into the territories of the Slough Creek Pack and/or Druid Peak Pack by 5:30-6 a.m every morning and returning for the evening activity again from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The richness of the Yellowstone ecosystem exceeded our already high expectations. As a bonus, fabulous muffins from the Beartooth Bakery were a great way to start the day. We are already talking about a return trip in another year or two and would definitely want to book Two Rib Cabin again. This accommodation is a gem!

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