Our best advertising is the word-of-mouth we get from our guests who have stayed at Yellowstone Park Riverfront Cabins.
Over the years, we’ve collected some wonderful comments and compliments from those who have stayed with us. We’d like to share them with you, because they explain the experience better than we could ever do!
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November 24 – December 3, 2009
Bonnie,
Upon arriving, there was an instant sense of, “Home away from home.” We had an absolutely wonderful time and have hundreds of pictures to cherish forever.
Thank you for the use of this enchanted little cabin. We are hoping to come back in the spring as we are certain it will be even more magical. There is so much more to tell but per my usual, I’m running late.
God bless. We wish you a happy and successful 2010.
Love,Greg, Frankie, Shirley
June 17 – 22, 2010
Incredible! What a cool Park! We saw animals like bears, elk, bison, big horn sheep, antelope, birds, and more. We also did cool things like horseback riding, boating, and hiking. We saw paint pots, geysers, obsidian, and Roosevelt Lodge.
In the cabin we felt like we were at home. Thank you Bonnie.
Samantha Wynne Burket, 8 years old – Libertyville, IL
This cabin was perfect! Everything we needed was here. It felt like home. We loved having the river right out our back door! It was so relaxing and peaceful! We had a great time in Yellowstone! We hope to return in a few years.
Gary, Emily, Kaeleb – 12, Callie – 5, and Samuel – 1 – Spring, TX
June 27 – July 3, 2010
On this trip we saw more animals than we dreamed of – buffalo, pronghorn, elk, mule deer, mountain goats, big horn sheep, wolves, coyote, otters, long tailed weasel, grizzly with cubs, black bear, cinnamon bear, female moose, spawning trout, osprey, prairie dogs, blue bell ducks, coot, ruddy duck, pintail mallard, cranes, heron, pelican, elephants – ok, lying about the elephants.
People here are so friendly – loved our guides on the raft trip and at Hells-a-Roaring Ranch! Safari guide Phil very knowledgeable (tip – check out trout lake for otters!). Also – Chico Hot Springs worth the money. Scenery – beyond words. Lightening storms at night flashing on the mountains – we saw a double rainbow from the pool at Chico.
The cabins are beautiful, comfortable, well-equipped. Bonnie is a wonderful host – so great to meet her and hear all of her adventures. She has the heart of a mountain woman.
We will remember this family vacation forever.
The Monfomery Family – Laurie, Bill, Zack, Michelle – Pittsburgh, PA
July 2 – July 9, 2010
We enjoyed every minute of our time here at the cabin and Yellowstone Park. The cabin was perfect!! We have never seen anything as beautiful as the mountains. We really enjoyed hiking and exploring and our daughter found a cave in the mountainside near the cabin. She said it was amazing! We’ve seen so much wildlife, including pronghorn, mule deer, elk & babies, tons of buffalo and calves, wolves (howling), a fox, coyote, marmot, at least 18 bears – black and grizzly and two cubs! We also went horseback riding and river rafting – had lots of fun.
We would all love to come back next year, we had a great time!
The Bolak Family – Dave, Bonnie, Nick and Jessica – Auburn, NY
July 10 – 17, 2010
Dear Bonnie,
Your cabin on the river is just “what the doctor ordered!” In between our excursions in the parks, it was such a pleasure to unwind in this cozy cabin setting…so very comfortable.
We were fortunate to see 4(one baby) black bears (different areas of Park), 2 grizzlies, too many bison and elk to count and a moose near Jackson.
We enjoyed fishing in the Lamar, the Madison and the Yellowstone. We caught rainbows, cutthroats, and small brookies. Dan and I each caught whitefish right here! (A first for both)!
We’re trying to think of ways to stay here for the rest of the summer….haven’t come up with any good ideas…yet!
We will certainly recommend you! – Donna and Don Lehr – Ellijay, GA
July 10 – 17, 2010
Bonnie – we shared a cabin with the Lehrs – our neighbors on the Portecay River in North Georgia where we each own and live full time in a cabin home…imagine being so thrilled with a week in a cabin on a river. The Montana/Wyoming experience will remain in our hearts and minds forever and it all began here at your cabin. We experienced all we ever dreamed we would and more. Thank you for sharing the charm and warmth with us for a week. Hope the bunnies in the back yard and the horses up the road will miss us as much as we will miss them.
God Bless, Bill and Carole Paul – Ellijay, GA
May 31 – June 5, 2010
Wow! What beautiful country! We loved staying here. We spent some time in Yellowstone, words cannot describe the beauty of the Park. We went white water rafting at Wild West Rafting – they were all great there. We went horseback riding, we enjoyed the river from the cabin and from everywhere we saw it. With everything we saw and did while we were here, the best part was knowing we had this wonderful cabin with all the amenities to come back to at the end of the day.
Rick, Marlene, Brooke, Dylan, Carley, Keaton Pierce – Springfield, MO
October 26-28, 2009
I can’t tell you how much I like your cabin. It is so clean and neat. I love our décor and may use some of your ideas back home. The wildlife and the park were so beautiful. I hope to come back this summer with the family. Although I didn’t get a chance to meet you, Bonnie, I feel like I have a friend in a new place.
Take care, Sam Bryan
December 20 – 27th, 2008
This vacation will always hold a special place in our hearts and memories. A long way from home, this was our first “white” Christmas and it truly exceeded our expectation. It snowed, the cabin is fantastic, cozy and comfortable and Yellowstone National Park was magical – we spend our days exploring the Park and were constantly amazed at its wildlife and beauty. We saw a grizzly bear, elk, wolves, eagles, bison….and much, much more. Our trip on a snow-coach was also lots of fun. Ryan and Harrison enjoyed building a snowman and playing in the snow, while James and I enjoyed relaxing by the fire with a good book.
Thank you Bonnie! The Hall Family – James, Louise, Ryan and Harrison – Sydney, Australia
September 5 – 11, 2008
If we fail to praise you, Father all creation will rise and shout. If we fail to praise you, Father, then will the very rocks cry out!
Bonnie, these are the words that kept running through my mind as we hiked and walked through this beautiful country. We saw elk, deer, pronghorn, bison, and bear – even mountain sheep. Then, after a busy day returned to the comfort of your lovely cabin. Thanks for your emails and calls. Next time we would love to meet you!
Warm regards, Connie and Don Lancaster – Louisville, KY
August 15-21, 2009
We enjoyed our stay here in your cabin. It was our home away from home. We enjoyed the Yellowstone Park, the shopping in Gardiner, and the hikes in the mountains. The view is beautiful.
God bless this cabin from all of us.
Angela, Shawn, and Emily Jackson; Woodrow and Frances Willis; Denese Hayes; and Courtney Cape
High Springs, Newberry, Gainesville
August 23 – 27, 2009
Beyond our wildest expectations. A beautiful cabin, with spectacular views and luxury comfort. Who could ask for more. Thanks, Bonnie! We’ll be back.
The Big and Little Foxes – Florence, MA
September 11, 2009
We loved your cabin, the sleeping, the eating, the cooking, the time together was so welcome to us. Thanks for having a satellite dish, internet, and great beds! We will be back when it snows. Thanks!
God bless all those who stay in this place.
Gerald, Sandy, Jen, Jarrod, and Justin Wellborn
December 19 – 27, 2009
We had a wonderful Christmas in this beautiful place. We enjoyed the days in Yellowstone with hundreds of elk, lots of bison, few wolves, many coyotes and Ahhhh moments in an amazing landscape. Now we have to leave but we are sure to come back soon.
Thank you!
Best Regards, Ralf and Pia – Switzerland
May 6 – 17, 2010
Another delightful stay – looks like we forgot to journal our stay in October 2009! – but you know we love it here. It is truly our home away from home. Thank you for spending some time with us.
Wildlife in the Park is always our main focus and we are never disappointed. Watching wolves is a favorite of ours. The Slough Creek was alive with activity with the new trio pack, grizzlies, bison, sandhill cranes, adorable cinnamon teal ducks, elk, antelope, and so much more. We visited Slough Creek and Lamar Valley every day. The weather was terrific. Cold as 18 degrees and today certainly in the 70s. Crazy! We love it.
Thanks for all you do to make our stay as lovely as “family” would want it.
Love, Kevin, Becky, and Dorothy – Bothell, WA
May 22 – June 1
Yellowstone is a magical place, from desert to snow. We saw many animals up close and personal and others off the distance. We got wonderful photos of bison, big horn sheep, owls, harlequin ducks, coyotes, grizzlies, and black bear. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone was absolutely awesome with oranges, golds and yellow painting the scene.
Thanks for a wonderful stay, Bonnie and Rob
P.S. The cabin was more than I expected, I would live here!
A special note of thanks. We loved your cabin and all your acts of kindness were so appreciated. We had everything we needed and even more. Our stay was truly a Blessing in every way.
We pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this house. And on all that shall here after inhabit.
The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
Ada and Bob Smith – Austin, TX
The cabin was nicer than I expected! Every morning I loved looking out at the mountains.
The cabin was worth every penny. The beds were comfortable. Sitting on the back porch and seeing the water flow by was great.
Thanks, Bonnie.
The Daily’s – Michigan
June 12
We had a wonderful three days staying in Gardiner at this cozy and lovely cabin. In the late evening it was a pleasure to sit in the comfy living room and watch the wildlife through the big picture window. It was much better than a painting on a wall. Although many people enjoy being close to a city, our two families like being away from the lights, people, and cars of a city. Thank you for being such a careful and conscientious host. We had all we needed in order to be comfortable and feel right at home. All of us thank you.
May God Bless,
Jennifer, Terry, Emily and Wil, Shana, Robert, Ty, and Natalie, Hiram, GA and Carrollton
July 10, 2010
Bonnie,
Thank you for all of our kindness and generosity! Our first trip to Montana is one of our memories of a lifetime. This cabin is so comfortable it feels like home and makes a superb base for investing this beautiful land and its people and wildlife. Although we roamed a lot, we fly-fished our hearts out! Nothing but rainbows – in the Yellowstone River, the Slough Creek, Grebe Lake and Gardiner Creek! If you want an absolutely superb fly-fishing guide, call Xanterra at 866-439-7375 and ask for Tyrene Riedl. She is perfect for your fly-fishing needs and so knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife and conservation efforts. You will love her!
All our friends are going to hear raves about this cabin and this land. Bonnie, stay well!
Rita and Peg – Columbus, OH
July 17 – 24
Bonnie-
My 13 year old son was the 1st to run into your cabin with such excitement shouting “this is beyond my expectations!” We all agree!! Beautiful cabin…tastefully decorated, great views, clean, etc., etc.!! This was definitely worth the 3 days of travel to arrive to this gorgeous countryside on should I say mountainside? We drove all through Yellowstone stopping for photos, wildlife viewing, and picnics. We truly enjoyed the (area you mentioned) where the Gardiner Boiling River meets the Yellowstone River – great experience and the hot water was wonderful on our sore muscles from all our walking, hiking, and horseback riding through the Gallatin forest! We filled each day until exhaustion and always referred to your cabin as “home.” It was so nice to end our day knowing we had a comfortable “home” to go for a home-cooked dinner and comfy beds to sleep. Your couches are very comfortable too. My son had an asthma attack in the middle of the night. After his inhaler, I made him sit on the couch until he could breathe easier and he fell asleep. I got the sheets off our beds and slept on the loveseat to be near him and was surprised I was comfortable.
We shopped for souvenirs at Gardiner’s Yellowstone Gifts and Sweets and that was the best shop overall for gifts – 2 floors of everything you can think of .
I heard back home in Chicago it has been in the 90’s and very humid. We have so enjoyed Montana’s perfect weather 75-80 degrees and NO humidity.
Thank you again, Bonnie, for sharing your wonderful cabin. My whole family loved being here!
Laura, Dean, Sara, and Ethan
September 16 – 23, 2010
This is our first visit to Yellowstone and what an awesome time we have had beginning each day and ending each night was so special because of the beautiful cabin we had…so fine in every way. Big picture window was so nice…we saw osprey, eagle, and mule tail deer from this beautiful place…we also had a little bunny visit us from time to time (so cute). Just loved hearing the rustling water and viewing the awesome mountains right here, in this place…it was just perfect for us.
God sure does love all of us to give us such a beautiful place to come and see his work. We are very blessed.
Bonnie you are a very special person. Thank you very much.
Mark and Susan Smith – Florence, Mississippi
September 23 – 26, 2010
We are celebrating our honeymoon at Yellowstone. This is the first marriage for both of us and YNP has proven to be the best place to start our new life together. We have seen the Tower, the Falls, the Lake, Old Faithful, Mammoth, and Lamar Valley and Beartooth highway. We have also seen mountain sheep with lambs, mule deer, black-tail deer, antelope, elk, one grizzly sow with two cubs, four black bears, two wolves feeding on an elk carcass, coyotes, owls, snakes, etc. This is truly God’s country! Even caught a couple of fish in the Gardiner River.
You have been a great hostess, Bonnie. Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven!
Lee and Rita Long – Boise, ID
October 3, 2010
What a wonderful trip!! This cabin is fantastic – the window on every wall in the living and dining rooms made for a wondrous view with every move we made. I highly recommend a warm drink on the patio while watching the sunrise – beautiful. This was a family trip to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary (married in Big Sky but couldn’t resist a Yellowstone visit) – this cabin and its amazing location made the trip truly memorable. Oh – also – when exiting the cabin lot – we made a right for about 2 miles, then on the left, in a horse pasture – a grizzly with 2 cubs!! Oh, we’ll never forget that. Thanks for everything!
We will be visiting again ASAP.
Dave, Kelly, and Charlotte Causon – Southlake, TX
October 4 – 8, 2010
There are no words to describe our amazing experience at Yellowstone. The cabin is gorgeous. Truly home away from home. The very first night on the way to the cabin, on the gravel road, we saw a huge grizzly bear. We’ve seen two eagles, tons of bison, elk, wolves, and awesome views all around. Gods masterpiece is so evident in YNP. Thank you so much, Bonnie, for allowing our family to stay in your beautiful cabin. Our memories from this vacation are ones we will cherish for the rest of our lives. The only downfall to YNP and the cabin is leaving. We hope to be back very soon though.
Steve, Kristi and Joshua Phillips – Jackson, TN
June 6-9, 2009
We very much enjoyed our stay at your beautiful cabin. We found it very “homey.” We loved watching the deer, antelope, and elk from our window and on the drive in. We are also having a great time exploring the Park. We have seen so much more than we expected! Thanks for allowing us to stay in your lovely cabin. We’ve had a wonderful time.
Bob, Patty and Randi Lanier – Weatherford, OK
June 14 – 19, 2009
Bonnie,
Wow! What a wonderful vacation we had here in Yellowstone. This cabin was everything we ever imagined. This was our first time using VRBO.com and even though the description and pictures online are beautiful we wondered how it would be when we were actually here. We have been extremely pleased by everything. The cabin is beautiful, comfortable, and in a wonderful location. We enjoyed watching the rafters pass by and the deer that frequent this area. At night it was especially nice to listen to the river running; it was so soothing! We’ll never forget this experience and excited to share it with everyone back home. Thank you for sharing your “blessings.”
Sal and Alvy Aoalos and Wilson Family – Los Lunas, NM
July 11 – 18, 2009
We traveling a long way on a long flight, it was so nice to pull up to such a beautiful cabin that was as comfortable as if being in our own home. Bonnie, you have done an excellent job at decorating and stocking the cabin with everything you could ever need or want. We drove every day until we were exhausted and it was so nice to come back to what we called “home” for a week. Larry and I were in Yellowstone in 2007 and this time brought 2 very dear friends with us to share its beauty this time. It was really nice to be able to bring them to your cabin as well. Again, thanks Bonnie, we will see you again.
Larry and Karen McCabe and Brenda and Gene Tomes Richmond, VA
June 22, 2010
Bonnie,
We had a fabulous time in this wonderful cottage. The scenic setting and the cozy atmosphere were really appreciated after long days spent at Yellowstone. You have thought of everything and anything anyone could possibly need to make their stay comfortable.
Thank you for making this a memorable vacation for all of us.
Cheers,
Kahn Family
July 1, 2010
This is truly a HEAVEN on EARTH. The cabin was perfect. It had all the amenities we could have asked for and MORE! We really enjoyed the waffle maker. The view of the mountains and river is amazing. We went horseback riding, white-water rafting, and fishing. Everyone at the Flying Pig and the ranch were so wonderful! We will definitely recommend this cabin to all of our friends and family. We hope to return again. Truly an amazing vacation!!!
The McCalls – Saluda, NC
July 10, 2010
“It is not the language of the painters but the language of nature to which one has to listed.” Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890).
R & P In deepest appreciation
July 11 – 17, 2010
Bonnie, thank you for letting us enjoy your cabin! We were so comfortable. We loved listening to the river looking at the spectacular view! We saw many different kinds of wildlife – bison, pronghorn, elk, grizzly bear, male deer and much more. The boys fly-fished and caught brook trout and one rainbow. We climbed the hill (big one) across the road – that was a harrowing experience but worth the view. We hiked to between 9 – 10,000 ft in Yellowstone and saw myriads of gorgeous wildflowers. I’ve never seen so much land go on and on. The people here are very friendly! WE loved the little town and enjoyed a meal or two there. Seeing Old Faithful Geyser and ate at the Inn! Fabulous! We also took a horseback ride up into the hills – we could view Mammoth from there – used Abasorka Outfitters – ride was amazing! We slept great on your wonderfully comfortable beds and woke every morning to bright blue skies. We hope to come back in the winter.
Thanks again!
Rick, Donna, Derrick and Shawn Snyder – Dover, PA
April 27 – May 4
We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and easy access to Yellowstone at least once a year and this has been our best trip yet! The cabin is stocked as well as our own home and feels as comfortable as being in our own cabin. We look forward to our future visits for the beautiful country and comfortable accommodations! Thanks for everything.
Norman and Bonnie Clark, Thomas and Sarah Clark, Michael Clark – Houston, TX
May 28 – 30, 2008
As soon as we walked in, we were amazed by this cabin. It is so beautifully decorated and furnished. We felt pampered, excited and thankful. It is even better than we imagined. We have been very comfortable here. The hallway has even been perfect for our toddlers to run down. Everything from the couches to the TVs to the kitchen, to the beds and more are wonderful. The location is ideal. The scenery is gorgeous! We loved relaxing on the back porch listening to the rushing river and taking in the majesty of the mountains. The deer around the cabin are so fun to watch. We would definitely return to this cabin and recommend it to others. Thanks, Bonnie!
Rebecca
June 29 – July 2, 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this cabin – the beautiful views, the proximity to all the sights, the hikes right outside the door, and all the “high-tech” gizmos in the cabin.
We would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone who wants to be close to all the attractions, but “off the beaten path” a little. Thank you!
Scott and Paul Rossell and family – Cincinnati, Ohio
July 26 – August 2, 2008
Quite simply – WOW!!
Having just travelled down from Glacier Park we already had high expectations but they were easily surpassed. The cabin is gorgeous – much better than it looks on Google Earth! A great place to explore the Park from and then come back to peace and quiet. A real shame that we can’t stay for another week.
Thanks, Bonnie for being so helpful with all our phone calls – this is a wonderful place and we hope to visit again one day. In the meantime, we will certainly recommend to all our friends.
David, Sarah, Matthew, and Victoria Levison and Stephanie Hogan – Newcastle upon Tyre, England
September 5-11, 2008
Thank you for the wonderful accommodations! We felt we were in the lap of luxury – the gorgeous outdoors and the comfort of the furnishings and supplies for a restful retreat after a day of hiking.
We appreciated the thoughtfulness and décor of your cabin – didn’t expect such deluxe details in our “rustic cabin!”
Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Dough and Jo Kielen – Jacksonville, FL
July 18-25
Wow, is what we said when we arrived. Everyday had its special beauty. We had sun and thunder storms. This is our first visit to Yellowstone and we will be back. The cabin is very warm and cozy. I am 10 and I loved it here. I especially loved the decorating of all the cowboys and fish. I loved how the river was so close. I went fishing every day and I caught one fish since the cabin was so close to the river. I saw elk and mule deer.
Thank you Bonnie for the fully equipped cabin. We will be back and tell all our friends and family.
Steve, Lori, Mary, and Nick Cappellano – Spokane, WA
October 14, 2009
The time spent together with our special friends was wonderful and full of memories.
We appreciated the special “touches” you gave this cabin and made it feel like home. Just loved it!
We’ll never forget this time.
Thank you, The Kimmels and the Mooneys (Dick, Lana, Kenny, and Ben)
September 11 – 14, 2010
The cabin was beautiful. We had a wonderful time enjoying the scenery outside of the cabin and visiting Yellowstone. We saw a bear, elk, antelope, goats, and bison. It was really neat when a bison walked right beside our car. Thanks for providing this wonderful house. I hope to come back soon.
I loved our experience here. From the beautiful mountains to the stunning (and close) wildlife, our experience was great. We saw a bear right next door!!!
Thanks,
Liz, Bill, Thomas, and Emily Orton and Mark, Angie, Alyssa, and Jon Heinze – Holly Springs, NC
September 28, 2010
Dear Bonnie,
Thank you for this beautiful cabin and peaceful landscape. We called at the last minute and she directed us in also offered places to eat that we enjoyed the Raven rest 2 nights. Yum. We were lucky because we did see a bear we had been hoping to see one since our journey started in Vancouver. What a way to end the trip we hate to go back to reality. But we are thankful for our time here.
Elizabeth and Kenny – Frenchtown
Bonnie,
What a blessing it has been to stay in this wonderful cabin and be surrounded by such beauty. The quietness and cozy, homey atmosphere left us feeling refreshed and renewed. Thanks so much for all you did to make this a memorable weekend.
We look forward to bringing up more family late to visit the Park. Be certain we will share this “secret” with other friends so they can have the wonderful experience we had.
Blessings and hugs. Erv and Marian Struble
August 29 – September 12, 2009
We had a lovely two weeks in this fabulous cabin. Every day the weather allowed us to fish, hike, white water raft, and soak in the boiling springs!
We both slept very well in the comfy beds after each busy day. The well-stocked kitchen helped us cook fabulous meals and pack energy-packed lunches for our hikes.
We were blessed to worship at Mammoth Springs Chapel on two Sundays and Roland played the piano for the services. The town of Gardiner is filled with wonderful, warm residents. Each day we checked our email at High Country Café. All in all, this is one of the best vacations we’ve ever had from Florida to Pennsylvania – along our travels we take great memories from Yellowstone!!
Roland and Gail Burgess, Glen Mills, PA
The cabin was great. We climbed a mountain that we picked out while standing in the backyard. It was beautiful. We saw many antelope from the road and they were so cool to see in person. Thank you for the great experience. – Zack
July 23 – 25, 2009
What a wonderful surprise your cabin was. So well equipped, and a washer and dryer, a godsend when traveling with a 3 year old and 1 year old. Had a wonderful time through Yellowstone, just not enough time to do everything we wanted to do. We will have to come back, thanks again for our stay, Bonnie.
The Pedder Family, William, Angela, Sebastian, and Gabriella – London, England, UK
August 8-10, 2009
The Perfect Location!
Highly recommend to anyone that deserves beauty, nature, feel part of scenery and be close to the Park. Plenty of animals even near the cabin as well as in the Park. Listening to the river was peaceful. God’s hand really shows in the scattered high hills, mountains, sun, the sky, and the various animals.
This is a place to return for relaxation, meditations, being with the historic past. The way it’s meant for humans to live in harmony with nature!
We laughed, shared stories about our past and present lives. This made the beginning of our reunion trip perfect. Dad, 85 years old, couldn’t be happier!
The Cockenill Family, Steve, Bernice, Lewis, Sarah – Rock Hill, SC and Fuquay Varnia, NC
July 13 – 17, 2009
Bonnie,
The cabin was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay here. We felt right at home and loved hearing the river all the time.
We had several busy days including White Water Rafting right by the cabin! We also saw many animals in the Park including a grizzly bear, moose, huge bull elk, many elk and antelope. We really enjoyed seeing the wildlife.
Thanks for the wonderful home away from home. Maybe we will make the long road trip again sometime and stay here!
Thanks again,
Joshua, Christina, MacKenzie, Issac, Wes, Gary, and Sandie – Kansas