Location: Dubois, Wyoming, USA (Union Pass; 75 mi to Jackson, Yellowstone, Tetons)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-11)
Heavenly rendezvous for family, friends, and associates. Cozy, large (~2000 sq ft), all-wood cabin has open floor plan with three private bedrooms, futon, and spacious enclosed gear/mud room. Electric, wood-stove heat. On 60 mostly wooded acres, bordered by vacant parcels and Shoshone National Forest. End of road, partly fenced, no neighbors. Wildflowers riot spring to summer. A dozen road miles from artsy, historic Dubois, a mile from government-maintained road, 3 miles from Western-style restaurants.
Cabin nestles in the SW corner of a large, gently sloped meadow. Cabin meets forest on two sides. Elevation 8500 ft (2600m). The meadow underscores spiritual, panoramic views of Dunoir Valley, Ramshorn, Absarokas, and Painted Hills. Abundant and diverse wildlife, including large and small, furry or feathered. Sap-scented summer breeze keeps site cool/warm comfy night/day, and practically bug-free. Trails for hiking, horses, ATV, or to amble around the woods. Nearby streams and lakes for fishing; camping, outdoor sightseeing of all kinds.
Take a day drive to Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks (50 miles to Moran Junction), or to Jackson's swank shops and eateries. Or forget all that and hit the hammock! Fall hunting access, winter snowmobiling with world-class network of maintained trails, National Forest roads to cruise. Snowshoeing, trekking, or toe-toasting near the woodstove.
Cabin was built by a multi-millionaire who owned the mountainside and picked the best spot! Let this memory-maker start your love affair with one of America's premier vacation venues in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains. Owner offers friendly service and rates to help you feel good about returning year after year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Other Amenities
- Free Nation-wide Phone, hammock!!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Camping, Target Shooting, Snow Shoeing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May-Nov .. $249/night ...... $1700/week .. $5500/month.
Dec-Apr .. $270/night (4-dy min) .. $1800/week (+$25/night/prsn, >5).
Additional: $150 cleaning fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
My love of the outdoors has evolved over time. Summer camp in the mosquito and black fly infested Adirondack wilderness left me anemic and traumatized by memories of hardship that later morphed into "my love of the outdoors" with some astute therapy. I've lived in states in the South, Midwest, New England, Mid-Atlantic, and the Northwest. Since 1994, I've lived in various Wyoming towns. I'm a Yale graduate, with laurels and a doctoral degree in immunology (for curing those fevers carried by insects--haha). I quit research in 1994 to raise infant daughters, and since 2001 have taught science to challenging populations of high school students. Currently I teach on the Wind River Indian Reservation. When not teaching, my fuels reduction business, EcoLogic Forestry, serves various Wyoming landowners. I enjoy "just being" in the woods, astronomy, hiking, hunting, reading, and loving others.
Why the Owner Chose Dubois
During the mid-90s, I visited half a dozen Wyoming communities within a few hours drive from my residence in Rock Springs. Dubois is a jewel that retains its rustic, creative, and individual charms. The surrounding mountains, badlands, and river systems form an irresistible draw. Since then, land and property values have risen sharply, but my place there is buffered by its location and land ownership in the area. This property is the second one I've owned in the Union Pass area.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
Lots of places have "views". This one offers "sublime visual experiences". A kaleidoscope of rugged peaks, verdant valleys, painted badlands, and monumental swathes of forest presents everchanging perspectives as weather and lighting continually turn the dial to display unique new panoramas. Another benefit is that the property is secluded and private. No nearby neighbors, and no drive through traffic. It is expansive. It borders the Shoshone National Forest, so you can roam forever. Wildlife abounds, with elk, deer, and moose making appearances in the large meadow in front of the cabin, and all manner of song birds and other mammals spending time within sight of the place through much of the year. Finally, the cabin has lots of Western charm and an eclectic library for PC-weary readers who want to savor the vanishing luxury of dozing in a hammock with a book at hand.
Property Photos
- Spacious, secluded, inspirational - Dubois, Wyoming
- Panoramic cabin views of DuNoir Valley, Ramshorn Peak, Painted Hills - Dubois, Wyoming
- Western relaxed, interesting, open living/dining/kitchen floor plan - Dubois, Wyoming
- Quiet, cozy, restful bedrooms
- Local bounty, grill 'em up!
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