Dubois Wyoming

Mountain Shangri-La - Private, Serene, & Stunning Site Dubois, Wyoming Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 61995

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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)

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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.

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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

Guest Comments (13)

  • 09/08/09
    Positive Rating
    jeff loeb , St. Louis, MO
    • Just an incredible place...with a view like sitting on top of the world. Home is very comfortable and well equipped. Great location at the end of the road...literally. Sawmill Restaurant 10 minutes away, a great treat. Frank couldn't have been more accomodating and we look forward to a return visit.
  • 08/17/09
    Positive Rating
    Jeff and Cristi , Trabuco Canyon CA
    • A spectacular location. The view is amazing, the solitude is a welcome respite from all the hustle and bustle of daily life, and the property is spectacular. Much to explore. . . abundant wildflowers, interesting trails, entertaining marmots and a terrific swing in the yard. Frank leaves all information and is an extremely helpful homeowner so all of your questions are answered making for a seamless stay. The views of the Absarokas is spectacular and the millions of stars visible will take your breath away as will the Milky Way. Wow! Would love to have a screened porch to enjoy it on buggy nights (possibility?) Truly a shangri-la!
  • 08/15/09
    Positive Rating
    Gary Newton ,
    • My son and I stayed at Mountain Shangri-La for 6 days in August 2009. It was perfect. The cabin is beautifully situated, all on it's own, at the end of a good gravel road, at over 8500 feet with a positively spectacular panoramic view of Du Noir valley and the Absaroka Mountain Range. The cabin is equipped and furnished with everything including a helpful binder with all necessary instructions and guidance -- and the place is very comfortable. We used Mountain Shangri-la as a base from which we did a series of day hikes in some of the vast and stunning wilderness areas in the vicinity -- in our case mainly Ftizpatrick Wilderness in the Wind River Range. We also popped-over to Yellowstone one day. All very accessible. All-in-all we were delighted to have found this gem. It was perfect for what we were after -- hours of exercise trooping through pristine wilderness followed by hours of deep sleep in a comfortable cabin on the side of a mountain. Frank Symington, the owner, was extremely efficient and professional and a pleasure to work with. We can highly recommend this idyllic spot.
  • 07/22/09
    Positive Rating
    Aimee , Texas
    • We stayed here for several days and had the best time. The view is beautiful and the house was perfect and roomy and had everything in it you could ask for and more. It was so relaxing. Frank is an added bonus. He is so helpful. We want to go back and stay longer. Great hikes from the house and Quad rentals and plenty of roaming room all around. Breath taking. Thank you so much, Frank

      Homeowner Response:
      It's great when guests find something special, as so many do, when they visit Mountain Shangri-La. It's a pleasure whenever folks decide to return again and again.
  • 07/20/09
    Positive Rating
    Rich Tilley , Harrisburg, NC
    • Mountain Shangri-La fit the bill perfectly from morning coffee gazing across the Wind River valley to the snow capped mountains beyond to watching the stars pop out at night. Location provided excellent access to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Dubois, and the Wind River Indiana Reservation among other points of interest. MSL accommodations were comfortable for the 8 of us and a wonderful and memorable time was had by all.
  • 01/06/09
    Positive Rating
    Jeri Granum , Sheridan,WY
    • We spent a week here at this cabin and it was a Great experience!! We were provided with everything we needed and the cabin was spacious and very nice. We had 9 people there and we all had room!! It is in a place where you are out in the woods but to far away from Dubois or Jackson. I would recommend this cabin to anyone who wants family time or to just relax!! We can't wait to go back!!!!
  • 12/04/08
    Positive Rating
    Carl , Glenrock, Wy
    • Frank was quick to respond, easy to work with, and very professional. I would highly reccomend him and the property to all visitors or residents.
  • 08/22/08
    Positive Rating
    Robert Foster , Berea, KY
    • We rented Shangri-la for a family reunion of eight and had a wonderful time. The views are stunning and the place feels secluded while still being near necessities in Dubois. The place is in great shape, and I can't imagine a better place to simply sit and watch hummingbirds on an August day then to view the Perseid meteor showers at night.

      Homeowner Response:
      I love it when guests "connect" with the experience Mountain Shangri-La offers. And those meteor showers are easily rinsed with the Big Dipper you'll find nearby.
  • 04/23/07
    Positive Rating
    Jean Symington Craig , Fairfield, Iowa 52556
    • Hi, webmaster, I have an existing comment, but my email address of jsymington at mum dot edu is no longer valid. Please change to jsymgingtoncraig at yahoo dot com
  • 05/31/06
    Positive Rating
    Marv Brophy , Bend, Oregon
    • I didn't actually stay here but I checked it out in detail. Frank was great to work with. He went above and beyond the call to make sure I had the information I was looking for. In the end it was the price of gas that made me look for something closer to home. If gas ever becomes afordable again I'll certainly book a stay just based on the customer service received. Thanks!

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Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #61995

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