Star Valley Mountain Retreat

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Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Star Valley Ranch, WY

Aspen Hills Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Cedar Creek Golf Course
‪10 min drive‬
Fox Run Park
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom Bunk

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Mountain Cabin! Perfect for summer and winter adventures. Great for large families or several families. Sleeps 16-18, 10 adults and 6-8 kids. Stunning Mountain views from the wrap around deck. Privacy on all sides - vacant lots all around. 4 Bedrooms plus a large loft with 2 queen beds and a futon.

Property manager

Mika Barber

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Thayne

Located in Thayne, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Fox Run Park, while Historical Baker Cabin and Star Valley Historical Society are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Star Valley Ranch, WY

What's nearby

Aspen Hills Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Cedar Creek Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
Fox Run Park - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
Caribou-Targhee National Forest - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
Old Man Ridge - 22 min drive - 14.4 km

Restaurants

‪Dad's Bar & Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
‪Marcella’s - ‬12 min drive
‪Pines Bar - ‬12 min drive
‪Juan's House of Tacos - ‬12 min drive
‪Cedar Creek Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Valley Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Star Valley Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Star Valley Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Star Valley Mountain Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Aspen Hills Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cedar Creek Golf Course and Fox Run Park. Historical Baker Cabin and Caribou-Targhee National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

James K.

24 Feb, 2025

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile vacation

The house was nice, but could have used a cleaning before we arrived. Previously occupied a month before. House hold supplies were in short supply.....toilet paper, garbage bags, dishwasher soap, etc. Driveway was very steep and we could not make it up with a four wheel drive truck. It would be fine in the non winter months. The owners were quick to respond to our request to have the driveway plowed @ twice.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

7 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Retreat

Our stay was great. Huge lot/pasture for the dogs to run around and play. No one was around. Very private. The driveway needed to be plowed upon arrival but the host communicated well.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

15 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Lawrence D.

17 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed Stay

Bones and structure of cabin has a lot of potential if it was kept maintained. From the wobbling railing on the deck, mini split a/c unit stuffed full of dust and dead bugs that didn't work, dirty bedding with stains, and stains on the rippling carpet that is a trip hazard. Description of property states apple tv which is the only TV, does not have a remote. When asked, Host said it was there somewhere. They said the haven't had this problem but at least two reviews said they also couldn't find the remote. Toilet seat in the upstairs bathroom is broken on one side. Went to use the blow dryer and it was broken. Went to unplug the broken dryer and outlet came out of wall. Went to lock the door before bed on the first night and it was so loose that it wouldn't lock. My husband found a screw driver in the closet and fixed it, as well as burnt out lights on porch and in the refrigerator. This was our 20th Anniversary trip that we had to save for, and ultimately left property a day early and had the added cost of a hotel room for each couple.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

2 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

we had a great time

fun cabin!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kent V.

2 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Great location to enjoy Star Valley. Great hikes and floating the Salt River. Could use some KC and updates. Worked well for our family of 7 adults and 3 children. Comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

24 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We used this place while our friends were in town and our home was under construction. It was the perfect amount of space and the house had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawnita T.

2 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Family Vacation Cabin

Beautiful family cabin in the perfect location. Amazing mountain views all around. Was able to work remotely with no issues. Only thing I would make sure to note is that you must have 4-Wheel drive to access cabin as the drive up to the cabin is quite steep and rocky. Only issue we had was that were not able to find the apple remote. Really enjoyed our stay and felt right at home.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juie J.

8 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family cabin

The house was beautiful. The view was fabulous. Everything went smoothly. Only 2 issues: several lights burned out, needed new bulbs. Couldn't find Apple Remote.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

12 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The cabin was beautiful. As we were unloading our car to go in, a deer walked within 10 feet of us! Incredible location!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

12 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin in the snow

The cabin had everything we needed to stay comfortable even though mother nature had just dumped feet of snow unseasonably late!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber t.

13 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accurately advertised

We chose location due to proximity to national parks. The house has way more beds than we needed and was well stocked with kitchen appliances and equipment, which isn't normal these days. Host was very responsive and supportive. The only down side was their guest book was full, congrats on over sharing your place for so many years with so many wonderful comments.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl & Guya M.

23 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

The cabin had a great wrap around porch. There was enough room for everyone. We hope to come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

20 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic heaven

Ideal location and splendid views, and the coziness of the accommodations made us feel a part of the Barber family. Many thanks for opening your mountain home to us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

kyle n., Northern Idaho

28 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Star Valley log cabin stay

Private log cabin cabin surrounded by an aspen grove, about 15 minutes from Alpine, and close to Thayne. This is a good location for fishing/floating the Salt River, with room for a raft/drift boat trailer. The cabin could perhaps use a bit of updating, but most of our group didn't care.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

7 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we expected qnd more!

Cabin was exactly as described! The views were even more spectacular than we imagined. Great, easy commute to TONS of activities. Check in and out process was very simple. Overall, the best experience we could have asked for. Will definitely be staying here in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

23 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lazy Barber

My family and I stayed here May 2022. It was just as it looked online. We had a wonderful time and there was plenty of room for our family of 7 to spread out! Easy check in and out process! There were deer in the yard every day.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristina S.

16 May, 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Vrbo does not help the customer

The property was beautiful! When we arrived, the doors were wide open. We were concerned. We never figured out why they were not shut. Two families stayed together. We both arrived within 10 minutes of each other late Saturday evening around 10:30pm. We talked and visited for a few hours and then everyone went to bed. After laying down, my sister-in-law texted asking if I was still awake to come to the main level bathroom. She asked me if the bug she had on a paper towel looked like a bedbug. I had worked as a community resource advocate in the school system, so I have seen several bedbugs, and it definitely was a bedbug. I instantly took all of my belongings to the vehicle. She, trying to have to best outlook, suggested maybe it was just one and somehow it got there, but we'd be okay. With my reservations, I went along with it to not seem too picky. The next morning, one teen that slept in a loft bed was making her bed and found a second bug. When we got it in a bag and identified it as a second bedbug, she asked of the bumps on her forehead looked like a bedbug bite, and indeed they were 3 in a row. The owner worked with us and did everything she could. Our problem lies with greedy VRBO. You guys refused to refund our money stating that 2 bedbugs were not enough to give us our money back. The owner instructed us to contact you 1st so we could get the entire refund or else VRBO would keep their portion....which is exactly what happened. The owner gave her entire amount back and greedy VRBO refused. We were told there had to be more pics than 2 bedbugs. Uhhh okay!!! I am certain that if there were 2 bedbugs, there were more.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

7 Oct, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Quiet Retreat

We had such a great week staying here. Plenty of sleeping, all the basics and details provided (pots, pans, plates, etc) central location to so many activities. Access to the cabin was easy. We loved spending the evenings on the balcony talking in the view and fresh air. Amazingly thankful for the experience we had staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

cheryl t.

11 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casual and comfortable in a great location

This place was perfect. Lots of sleeping places and beautiful relaxing location

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb O.

6 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a great place and loved the quiet setting for coffee on the porch in the morning.

This was a beautiful cabin with plenty of room for our 4 couples.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

1 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

The cabin was perfect for our needs. Location is nice and everything was clean and as advertised. Kitchen was fully stocked and there were lots of games and movies the kids enjoyed. Check-in process was a little rough and could be better but it all worked out in the end. Thanks for sharing your family cabin with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne H., Lewistown, MT/Provo, UT

26 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

My husband and I reserved Mika’s family cabin for a family vacation with some of his siblings and a few of their children. We came to the area to see the Bar J Wranglers perform just outside of Jackson Hole(about an hour away). We stayed three nights and loved to see deer wander on and off of the property. The kitchen and shaded porch were perfect for cooking and eating meals. We enjoyed the nice grill for one meal. We loved the hike up to a spring just outside of Afton and ice cream at the Country Farm a little ways further. Our cabin was perfectly located between Jackson Hole and Afton. We loved the convenience of grocery stores and gas stations in either direction that were not too far away, but still enjoyed the seclusion of pine and aspen trees. Thank you, Mika, for sharing your wonderful cabin with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

23 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Teton Park trip

Very satisfied. Property beautiful, as advertised or better. Host pleasant and very responsive. Road construction in summer 2021 made ride up to Tetons 75 mins instead of 45. The drive is scenic. If you need to talk to Mika, send a text first. Also, recommend the host include specific directions to find the property starting from highway 89. It’s simple once you know, but tricky if you don’t. We had a great time biking and rafting. Highly recommend this property as a quiet place to stay within easy drive to TNP at a great price.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

15 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place for a vacation! Beautiful area, cabin is perfectly located for all outdoor activitie

Excellent. Hope to stay again soon

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mika Barber

This is our cherished family cabin that our grandparents built in 1995. Now, my dad, my brother and I own it. We use it often for our families as we love to ski at Jackson Hole Resort, we love to river raft the Snake River, and we love to spend cozy time inside in the winter while the kids sled in the driveway or nearby hills.

Why they chose this property

This is the perfect serene getaway. Star Valley is a low-key mountain getaway. There's pleny of outdoor entertainment anytime of year and the scenery couldn't be more stunning no matter the season.

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