Location: Laramie, Wyoming, USA (27 miles southwest of Laramie on Highway 230) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Cabin
The River Guest House, one of several historic log cabins, at the Woods Landing Resort, is nestled in the cottonwoods, right on the bank of the Big Laramie River. This cozy cabin offers three bedrooms, one bath, newly remodeled (2011) full kitchen with cooking utensils and dishes, laundry room, and a large mudroom. The cabin is heated with a forced air furnace, along with a woodstove. The Big Laramie River is right out the back door and Jelm Mountain is across the road. Sit out on the front porch and watch the mule deer wander by, along with an occasional moose, elk, bobcat, coyote, or black bear. Mountain biking and hiking trails start on our property and head west, up the hill to join up with miles of trails and roads, in the Medicine Bow National Forest.
The Woods Landing Resort is a historic roadside retreat located at the base of the Medicine Bow Mountains, approximately 27 miles southwest of Laramie, Wyoming. Originally a saloon built by Colonel Samuel Wood in 1883, Woods Landing became a regular stop for lumberjacks, freighters and stage drivers because it was at the intersection of three roadways. In 1932, the owners built a dancehall and a few cabins for vacationers, including the River Guest House. The dancehall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Today the Woods Landing Resort offers a full service restaurant, bar and dancehall, as well as a general store, post office, and cabins. The bar and dancehall is a regular meeting place for area ranchers and dudes, who come from the entire Big Laramie River valley, to enjoy our Saturday night dances. The café serves up the best burgers, shakes, and pie in the Valley. Besides the River Guest House, other lodging at the Woods Landing Resort includes a new luxury log cabin duplex, six rustic log cabins, and 10 recreational vehicle spaces. In all, we can sleep about 36 people, in addition to recreational vehicle spaces so we are a perfect venue for family reunions, weddings, and just plain fun.
During the summer months, you can bird-watch, raft or fly fish on the river or on one of the numerous plains and mountain lakes, within 10 miles of Woods Landing. Lake Hattie is a favorite lake for windsurfing in the summer and ice-fishing in the winter. You can hike or bike right from your cabin or drive to one of many trailheads, within a 10-mile radius of the resort. There are also hundreds of miles of ATV roads close by. Hunting for elk and mule deer is a favorite part-time in the fall. During the winter months, there are miles and miles of groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, just a few miles up the road. Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming, is only a short half hour drive from Woods Landing. Visit the many art galleries, museums, or the Territorial Park during an outing to town.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Double Bed (3)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen was newly remodeled in April 2011
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : On the bank of the Big Laramie River
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Property is located near the historic Woods Landing Dance Hall and country store, which offers a full time restaurant, lounge, and weekend entertainment
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Other Activities
- Bird-watching, ATV-ing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June - November .. $175/night (2 night minimum) .. $875/week.
December - May . . $150/night .. $725/week.
$10/person over 4 adults. Maximum occupancy 8. children under 12 free.
$5/day Pet Fee required for each pet with renter.
Additional 10% Sales and Lodging Tax required.
Credit card or 50% deposit check required to book. 50%
nonrefundable deposit required 60 days prior to check-in.
Payment in full if cancellation within 48 hours of check-in.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Woods Landing Guest Cabin on the Big Laramie River
Year Purchased: 1996
Historic Woods Landing Dancehall was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Property Photos
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- river guest house with Jelm Mountain in the background - Laramie Cabin Rental
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- river guest house from across the Big Laramie River looking west - Laramie Cabin Rental
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- river guest house wood stove and sitting room - Laramie Cabin Rental
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- Historic Woods Landing Dancehall and cafe
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- Guest House kitchen was remodeled in April 2011
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- Kitchen
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- Bedroom 1
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- Bedroom 2
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- Big Laramie River near Woods Landing
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- Gassing up at the Woods Landing Country Store
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- The old west
Traveler Reviews (10)
Great Getaway!
Guest: spudley
(cheyenne, wyoming)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11
Review Submitted: 09/03/11
We absolutely loved our time at the guest cabin. All we needed to bring were clothes and food; everything else was there. The cabin was clean and well-stocked, and when we did run out of a couple of items, all it took was a walk up to the cafe and we were immediately provided with what we needed. Everyone was helpful and pleasant and easy to talk with. We enjoyed hiking, canoeing, and fishing up at Rob Roy Lake, and even saw a bull moose feeding! We will definitely be back, as will our friends from Austin, who joined us on this first trip. Thanks so much for a wonderful time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Tranquil and Beautiful Setting - If you want to "get away" this is it!
Guest: The Task Master
(Portland Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/28/11
Review Submitted: 08/05/11
My husband and I held our 25th wedding anniversary celebration at Sue and Bill's resort. It was a fantastic venue to bring together friends and family. We had almost 50 people for the prime rib dinner and we ate on the deck in a great setting. There was plenty to do for people of ALL ages - preteens, teens, 20 somethings and our parents, aunts and uncles in their 70s! If you don't like the outdoors - don't go. If you like or love the outdoors and clear mountain water and fresh air and western hospitality - then you should not miss an opportunity to stay in Woods Landing. A+++++++
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Tim
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Date of Stay: 11/25/09
Review Submitted: 01/13/11
"What a comfortable, spacious cabin with everything one could possible want. What fun we had just being together cooking, eating, playing cards and how we enjoyed the fireplace heat in zero weather! This was such a great place to be with family-tucked away from the cold and the world. Outstanding cabin! We love it. We will be back. P.S. Dogs love it too!!
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Would love to visit again!
Guest: Larry & Amy
(Scottville Michigan)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10
Review Submitted: 10/02/10
The river house was wonderful. Our family had such a great time, we travelled from Michigan and even had plenty of room for more family to visit from Colorado. We would love to come and stay again!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Guest: Marty and Jeannette
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Date of Stay: 06/25/09
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
Thanks Sue and Bill for making our visit so pleasant; for getting an extra pot for us and helping with the VCR. Our family and grandchildren had a wonderful time.
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Guest: Ruthe
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Date of Stay: 10/08/09
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
Thank you so much. We loved this cozy little house. Everything we needed was here and Karen in the store was so helpful and nice to us. We'll be back next year. P.S. the pie in the cafe was great.
Recommended for:
Charming, historic western resort
Guest: MPDX
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/10
Thank you for your hospitality: good homecooked style food (at the cafe)and very friendly staff and owners. Woods Landing is a quiet, peaceful and beautiful retreat right on the river. My family and I stayed at the guest house which was cozy, clean, and equipped with just about everything we needed. This property really is historic & western. We especially loved the log cabin cafe/bar/dancehall. My husband and I lived in Flagstaff, AZ for years before moving to the big city. This place really reminded us of the quiet rugged beauty we've been missing since leaving the mountains. It really was like stepping back in time, even though they do provide wifi service! We will definitely return and highly recommend this place.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Charming, historic western resort
Guest: MPDX
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/10
Thank you for your hospitality: good homecooked style food (at the cafe)and very friendly staff and owners. Woods Landing is a quiet, peaceful and beautiful retreat right on the river. My family and I stayed at the guest house which was cozy, clean, and equipped with just about everything we needed. This property really is historic & western. We especially loved the log cabin cafe/bar/dancehall. My husband and I lived in Flagstaff, AZ for years before moving to the big city. This place really reminded us of the quiet rugged beauty we've been missing since leaving the mountains. It really was like stepping back in time, even though they do provide wifi service! We will definitely return and highly recommend this place.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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