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Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone

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Inviting Log Home in Rocky Mountains near Yellowstone
View from front porch
Upstairs - main living/dining area
Upstairs -  Main Living/Dining Area
Upstairs - Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cody, WY
  • Buffalo Bill State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Bill Dam
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs hall bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs master bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone

Overlooking a beautiful pond, this immaculate older log home offers gorgeous views and a peaceful location and is the perfect place for larger groups or families to relax. Enjoy three bedrooms, two full baths, a spacious living room and eating area, and a full kitchen upstairs. Downstairs, there are three additional bedrooms, comfortable living area, and full bath.

Our inviting log home is located halfway between Cody and the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The home is easily accessed from the US Hwy. 14-16-20, a route which Teddy Roosevelt once called the “most scenic 52 miles in America”. With its beautiful views and rustic, rural location that feels like an old western movie set, this is the perfect place to relax and unplug.

Horseback riding, hiking, and fishing are all near by. An easy 25-minute drive away, Cody, home to the world-famous Center of the West with its five separate museums, is home to art galleries, river rafting, grocery stores, and great shopping and restaurants. There are also several restaurants and a small convenience store within five miles of the ranch.

An additional six-bedroom home as well as a small cabin and a large multi-purpose lodge are also located on the ranch making it a perfect spot for larger groups and family reunions. The buildings are set apart so that each has its own privacy. Please contact us for more information on renting multiple buildings on this property.

Our home is on the other side of the large property. We are around the property most days and are always available to meet and help our guests. We enjoy visiting and getting to know our guests and are glad to offer suggestions and advice regarding the area.

Because this home is located in a rural setting, guests should be aware that cell phone service is somewhat limited. Internet (including Wi-Fi) is available in the house; however, guests should be aware that this is satellite-based Internet and speeds are quite slow. Additionally, data usage is capped making the service unsuitable for heavy download usage. We request that our guests refrain from video streaming and gaming. A television with a DVD player is provided in the downstairs living area, but there is no cable service available.

There is no central AC in the house, but there is a window unit in the kitchen and multiple fans available for guests’ use.

Because it is difficult to remove strong odors from logs, cooking of strong-smelling foods, including curries and deep-fried items, is not permitted.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the ranch.

Property manager

Yvonne Kappelmann

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult supervision is necessary at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
Perfect for family reunions. Contact for more info
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remember that you are renting the house and not the ranch property. Use of other areas of the ranch without written permission is not allowed.
Renters must notify owner of any additional guests not included in original booking. Additional guest fees may apply.
Log homes retain cooking odors. Please refrain from cooking foods with strong smells, i.e. curries, deep fried foods, etc.

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
Note from host: Perfect for family reunions. Contact for more info
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cody

Located in Cody, this holiday home is in a rural area. Buffalo Bill Dam and Old Trail Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shoshone National Forest and Buffalo Bill State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like wildlife walks.
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Cody, WY

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Bill State Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Buffalo Bill Dam - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena - 20 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Old Trail Town - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West - 26 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Inn Breakfast Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Cutthroat Guest Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Ranch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wagler Meats & Sausage - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inviting Log Home in Quiet Valley near Yellowstone located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Shoshone National Forest and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Buffalo Bill State Park. Buffalo Bill Dam and Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great property, great host

We really enjoyed our stay at the Pond House. The house was spacious (6 bedrooms), clean and comfortable. The host gave great recommendations for places to visit and dine in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Vacation

Awesome stay, everything was great. Doug and Yvonne were helpful and great people. We loved the house and property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

The Pond House

We had an amazing stay here. The house was clean and in a perfect location to go between Yellowstone National Park and Cody. We enjoyed seeing all of the wildlife and the owners are very helpful. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius B.

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

Very private and peaceful ranch

Very clean , beautiful Mountain View and a great house overall and just overall a five-star experience. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Wonderful experience!

Everything was perfect! Clean, comfortable, charming. Yvonne and Doug were very helpful. We were busy during the days and it was always so relaxing to return to our "home". Thank you for such a lovely first trip to Wyoming!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A., Michigan

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

Good Location for Yellowstone

Nice place to stay. Half way between Yellowstone and Cody. Our stay was in July, it was hot and could have used better air conditioning. The basement was alsway nice and cool. There was 10 of us on motorcycles. The driveway was maintained and navagable. The size of the dining table and living room was great. Had fun when it was time to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

James G.

Nice Location

The pictures don't do justice to how beautiful the location is here in the entrance to the Yellowstone Valley area. The cabin was immaculately clean and very spacious. The hosts were kind and very responsive. The only drawback was the oven which was not vented so if your going to broil, (and you will need to as there is no barbecue) get prepared for some smoke. Great place for older families about 90 minutes to the Fishing Village in Yellowstone were the fun begins.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Family vacation

Great place to stay right between Cody and Yellowstone. Cabin was comfortable and clean with amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., Culleoka, Tennessee

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

This is an excellent place to stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Wapiti! The cabin is convenient to both Cody and Yellowstone so there was lots to see and do. If we didn’t feel like going out, we hiked around the cabin and it is absolutely breathtaking. We chose this property mainly because each of our four grown kids each wanted their own bedroom. We even had one to spare. The place is clean and cozy. Doug and Yvonne took really great care of us. They are wonderful hosts! They made our stay special and we appreciate all the detail (new kitchen brush and sponge for our visit) and hard work they put into making our vacation perfect. Thanks! We hope to come back one day with more family members. 😁
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Texas

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

Awesome!

Great space with three bathrooms (very rare to have more than one bathroom in this area). Very clean. Very responsive hosts that gave us great advice on things to do in the area. Views/scenery were spectacular. Really liked staying between Cody and YNP, very convenient. No true AC, but fans in bedrooms. Still need to open windows up for some breeze.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Yellowstone 2022

We spent 5 wonderful days at this home. The hosts were just awesome with their suggestions. The home was exactly what we needed for our group with persons from 10 to 70. We were so happy to find this place on the VRBO listing. Only low note was that we didn't get to spend as much time in the house during the evening as we would have liked. We kept ourselves too busy. Perfect accomodations for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Meddings

Great location great people/hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

J Charles M.

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

Perfect Stay

Beautiful location, awesome house. Was able to hike around on the ranch to look at the beautiful views!! Great info from the owners and nice talking with them!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Amazing vacation experience

Breathtaking views of mountain ranges front and back. Our family and friends had a great time at this property. Easy drive to Yellowstone and easy the other way into Cody, Wy. The owners were wonderful and kind. We couldn't recommend this property more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shiryl R.

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

Home away from Home

If you want to get away from it all, the Pond House is the perfect place to be! Six friends enjoyed the quiet location and the house is roomy and very comfortable! We didn't get to meet Yvonne in person but, did get to meet her husband Doug, who had lots of great information to share. We highly recommend this vacation home!! Thanks folks for a great time..... C&S, J&J, R&R
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Excellent

Everything was wonderful. It was clean and roomy. Everything we needed or forgot was there. A great get a way.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha B.

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

Amazing property!!

Awesome hospitality and the view and cabin were perfect! Went hiking on the property which was great with a family of 8. The Pond house was more then big enough for all of us! Price is great and more reasonable then others we looked at. Fully stocked with everything you need! Thanks for everything and our trip was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

rohit S.

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

Very nice property to stay

Me and my friends really enjoyed there
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B., Lake Benton

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

Relaxing and Comfortable

The property was extremely clean. Property was easy to find, perfect location for our travel to Yellowstone and overall perfect for our family. Room enough for each teen to have their own room and so relaxing. We only had to bring our own food and everything else was provided which made our stay that much better and easy to pack when traveling across country.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

Pond House

The Pond House was everything we expected and more. Our family loved the house, location and the history behind it. Doug and Yvonne were great hosts and we would highly recommend staying here if you have the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Great Location

The cabin at Wapiti was the perfect home base for us as we came and went on our many adventures. It was easy to get to and was quiet. Plenty of room for us to spread out.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

CB had a fabulous time and would love to go back! Our experience exceeded our every expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine B.

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

Amazing!

Our family had an amazing time! The house was more than expected! The owners are very friendly and helpful! We loved the location. Wonderful scenery! We saw a double rainbow!! You can hike on the property. Thank you for renting us your house for a week. We made wonderful memories! Jeanine Brill and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

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

Peaceful Ranch

We loved our stay at the Pond Cabin!! It was very clean, peaceful, and a beautiful area. My favorite part will always be our visits from owner Doug!! I even had my picture taken with him. He is the sweetest, funny, knowledgeable, man!! I always looked forward to seeing him. He was always giving us information which we greatly appreciated. If you get the chance to stay at one of their cabins please do it. You wont be disappointed. we hope to go back in a year or so.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at the ranch! It was comfortable and clean. It was in a great location.

About the host

Hosted by Yvonne Kappelmann

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Summers in Wyoming and winters in Texas, we have enjoyed our beautiful Wyoming home for 28 years. We are happy to share our knowledge of the area with our guests and welcome them to our "unplugged" Wyoming life lived in the beauty of God's wondrous creation. We love traveling, the arts, organic gardening, and family time together.

Languages:

English