Yellowstone Park Riverfront Cabins view outside picture window - artist Rob Heutten
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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March 18, 2011
What a marvelous stay we have experienced here in your wonderful warm cabin on the Yellowstone River. We arrived on Monday afternoon and found the cabin to be warm and inviting with great amenities.
The beauty of the surrounding landscape is awe-inspiring. We loved experiencing Yellowstone in the winter. Before coming to the cabin, we went on a snow mobile journey to see Ole Faithful, absolutely beautiful.
For the next two days here, we were able to see all types of animals in Yellowstone, especially in Lamar Valley. Some of the bison looked very weary and skinny after the rough winter. Today we took a walk down the dirt road towards Yellowstone Park. We were delighted to see the mule deer, pronghorn, plus several blue birds flitting around in the sagebrush. Thank you for your delightful cabin! It was so restful and relaxing. Blessings,
Audie & Larry A. Frisco, TX
March 14-18, 2011
After 2 years in planning & multiple e-mails and phone calls, we finally found ourselves here at Cabin #8 to find it exactly as represented on the Internet, plus so much more. The cabin is well maintained, clean appointed with the necessities for meal preparation, quality linens & towels, and the décor is so pleasant, warm & inviting. We’d explore early in the days we were here and then get comfy & cozy warm with the sittings room’s cast iron stove glowing, reading, talking up the days, experiences piecing a 1000 piece puzzle of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon by Thomas Moran. The ease we felt with the cabin was so complete thanks to Bonnie Lynn’s accuracy & thoroughness of the property’s representation & rental agreement— but so much more— her willingness & desire to share the winter marvels of Yellowstone Natl. Park and the Gardiner area. Thanks for sharing it all.
Karen H. Frisco, TX
May 5-8, 2011
We thank you for sharing this wonderful cabin with us. It is very beautiful and serene. We enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature. The cabin is beautiful and extremely well equipped. We doubt anyone could ever complain about the amenities. We hope that someday in the future we can return and enjoy this all again.
Tana & Dave J. Billings, MT
June 20-23, 2011
This was the family’s first trip to Montana. The cabin was a great start to our trip. It was convenient very clean and enough for my husband, my 13 year old son and me. The scenery was perfect. After a long day in the park coming back to the view of the river was excellent!!! We could tell that you care for this property and we tried to treat it as if it were our own home. We left a book for your next guests: 82 Great Hikes through Yellowstone National Park. We hope all of your future guests will use it. We did hike #11. Great walk down, steep coming back, but worth it. We would definitely recommend the cabin for it’s location, cleanliness and overall positive feel. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.
Robert, Shauna & Bryan G.
June 26-29, 2011
Thank you for sharing your delightful cabin. It was absolutely beautiful. Besides the beautiful scenery the sound of the river flowing by and the wildlife, I found the beds to be the most comfortable beds in the state of Montana & beyond.
Thanks again, The Amsden Family St. Louis, MO
June 29-July 2, 2011
Well, after almost two years of anticipation, one postponement and a major change of plans, we finally made it to Montana. And while the scenery in Montana and Wyoming is sometimes breathtaking, and often times inspirational, the friendship and kindness you have shown Carolyn and I will be one of the most talked about parts of the trip. And we both thank you for these.
The cabin itself is outstanding and I will be recommending it to anyone heading this way. It is a little piece of heaven here on earth. If we ever get back to this way again, we know who to contact.
Thank you for everything, Jim & Carolyn M. Mechanicsville, VA
July 2-6, 2011
Wow! Our family vacation here has been amazing. Aside from all the sights in the park, it was always a treat driving back to our “secret little cabin on the river.” We will definitely be referring our family & friends back in Dallas, TX to you & cabin #8.
We especially appreciated your warm hospitality and ALL the suggested points of interest. We saw it, and loved it! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and kudos to your housekeeping staff. Very, very, clean!
We will miss Montana and look forward to coming back. Take care and God Bless You!
The Harvey Family
July 6-9, 2011
What a blessing to have found your cabin with availability the exact dates we needed. We leave tomorrow for Canyon Village, but we’re not wanting leave your beautiful Cabin On The River. We’ve loved sitting on the back porch listening to the river and looking at the wonderful surroundings. The comfortable beds & bedding gave us the best sleep we’ve had on our trip. You’ve provided everything we needed and more.
Take care and God bless you!
David, Sue, Alex, Austin & Julie M. Atlanta, GA, Bobby & Marilee C. Searcy, AR
July 10-17
, 2011
As my very first vacation experience these cabins & this particular location really set the bar! The cabin was incredibly wonderful there was not one thing I disliked. My 4 year old was ever so upset that we had to leave. I will remember this experience & hold it dearly to my heart. Thanks for the wonderful memories!!
Christina R. & Braden H. Avoca, Iowa
July 16-22, 2011
Almost heaven, Gardiner, Montana! We loved the homey feel of the cabin and it made for the perfect places to stay for two adult children & their parents. While here, we have rafted down the Yellowstone River & tackled Yankee Jim’s Canyon! We took a long tour through Yellowstone Park and saw bison, a she wolf, a grizzly, a black bear, plenty of pronghorn, an osprey (which we watched dive all the way into the river & resurface with a fish in it’s talons!) & a bunch of elk. We went horseback riding in the backcountry with cowboys & followed up with dinner, a bonfire & a great sing-a-long. Mostly, we enjoyed bonding as a family on the back porch & getting to know some of our cabin neighbors. We thank God for this amazing trip & Bonnie for the perfect place to stay.
With love, The Jenkins Rocky Mount, NC
July 26-28, 2011
What a wonderful time we had out here! The cabin was great and we had everything we needed. I wish we could have spent more time at the cabin as we were on the road in Yellowstone most of the time. What special memories were made with our three grandchildren and daughter and son-in-law.
We will treasure them forever!
I am so thankful to a secretary that works for my husband’s employer who recommended your cabins! She was so right on in telling us how great everything is! Thank you again and we look forward to returning with our other four grandchildren and son and his wife in the future
Dean & Dianna P. Walkerton, IN
July 28-31, 2011
Wow!! We have had a wonderful experience in Yellowstone so far we have enjoyed everything from the beautiful canyons to the spewing geysers. What a blessing & gift God has provided us with. We very much loved our stay here. It felt like home all the way in GA. We will never forget the time here in Yellowstone & always cherish the memories.
The cabin was absolutely great! Our family loved everything about the cabin! We saw a grizzly beat at the trailhead at Mount Rushburn!
Erin, Dylan, Mark & Tina S.
August 7-14, 2011
We enjoyed our stay here. The weather was perfect, the scenery beautiful & the cabins clean & perfect for our needs.
Thanks!
Lola, Kathy & Danny Albuquerque, NM
August 23-26, 2011
Bob & I enjoyed our stay away from it all… Just being able to hear the constant hum of the river & breathe in the fresh mountain air was very relaxing!
Thanks, Bob & Caroline
September 6, 2011
Thank you for such a beautiful place to call home in Montana. All our needs were met. So glad to that your body found your heart here. Hope to be back again!
Richard & Sheila M. John & Pat P.
September 9-14, 2011
Well this began as a dream when we were Internet searching for family friendly accommodation around Yellowstone. Our dream became reality and your beautiful cabin (and Yellowstone) exceeded all our expectations and more!! As a family with three children under 11, your cabin was our home away from home. We hope to return one day!
Many thanks,
Lee-Anne, Matt, Erin, Eilish & Thomas Horsfall Adelaide, South Australia
September 20-23, 2011
Riverfront Cabin #8 was a true blessing to wake up in and come home to after a terrific day in the park. Every detail more than exceeded our expectations. The weather was our friend during our stay and my son, Mark a California Star Ranger loves to fish and he pulled many trout in right in front of the cabin… delicious! Thank you Bonnie for providing such a wonderful place to stay. We have to leave in the morning but if time allowed, would gratefully spend another day just hanging out at the cabin.
God bless, David and Julie L. Grants Pass, OR
September 23, 2011
Thank you so much for sharing cabin #8 with us! You were correct; it is as beautiful on the inside as the Montana scenery is on the outside. We are already looking forward to another, wonderful time! The cabin is so thoughtfully appointed and nothing was less than stellar.
Best Regards,
Linda and Warren Wendell, N.C.
October 1-8, 2011
This was our 5th trip to Yellowstone, but the first one that we stayed outside the park. The cabin was great! We had six in our party and never felt cramped. The beds were great; the kitchen had everything you needed. As others have mentioned in their logs, we truly enjoyed coming home and relaxing in the cabin. Our kids would go down to the river in the evening to explore and skip rocks. The trip featured great experiences in the park; we saw (4) Grizzlies, the Lamar Valley wolf pack, bison, elk (of course) a golden eagle (3) (first time for that). We were able to watch a grizzly and the wolves fight over a carcass. AMAZING!
Thank you for making this trip special!
Josh & Janet C. Southern Shores, NC
October 3, 2010
What a wonderful trip!! This cabin is fantastic-the window on every wall in the living & 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 cabin and its amazing location made the trip truly memorable. Oh, also, when exiting the cabin lot, we made right for about two miles, then on the left, in a horse pasture- a grizzly with two cubs!! Oh, we’ll never forget that. Thanks for everything! We will be visiting again ASAP!
Davie, Kelly & Charlotte C. Southlake, TX
October 4-8, 2010
There are no words to decribe 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. God’s 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 & the cabin is leaving. We hope to be back very soon though.
Sincerely, Steve, Kristi, & Joshua P. Jackson, TN
February 25, 2011
When these cabins were built I installed the soffit & facia. It was a wonderful place to work. I always wanted to come spend some time here relaxing & enjoying the park. When our friend Paula invited us down for a few days we were very excited. A very relaxing experience was had by all. Look forward to coming back.
Charles S. & Nita N. Bozeman, MT
May 5-8, 2011
Paradise! Even the rain on our last full day here cannot dampen the pleasure and beauty of spending our 5th anniversary here!
The wonderful fire while it is cool and windy outside is so comforting and relaxing, not to forget quite romantic! As I wrote to my daughter, this cabin has even more comforts than home.
It is a joy to walk around the cabin, taking in the delightful décor and fun “do-dads”. So thank you for making our Fifth one the best – so far!!
We will certainly tell everyone of the joys of this cabin and Yellowstone in the “off season”
Blessings to All! Philip and Catie F. Bozeman, MT
June 2-10, 2011
A wonderful week with warm sunny days, rainy blowy days and even some snow flurries at Old Faithful!
It was such a treat to come back each day to our well-appointed cabin and eat dinner and look at the ever changing views.
John & Pam La Jolla, CA, Bill & Betty Sonoma, CA
June 7-14, 2011
This is the perfect cabin with the PERFECT view. Are you sure this is a cabin and not a house? We found it to be very cozy and accommodating. The wildlife was so amazing. We spend part of our vacation at the West side of the part, and the whole family agreed that when we came north, we liked it better. We had a great time fishing and hiking. We also liked watching the deer eat grass right outside the window. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Ron, Missy and John M., Zack & Hannah N. Cape Cod, Massachusetts
June 28-July 5, 2011
Whatever our expectations may have been, they were easily exceeded, in every way. The park, the surroundings, the weather, the cabin – everything was close to perfect. We sighted every animal listed as living in the park (including a wolf) except for the bighorn sheep. We attended a rodeo on July 4th, hiked trails and drove several times through incomparable Lamar Valley, with it’s magnificent herds of bison. A once in a lifetime experience, and we are thankful for it!
Robert & Toni, Jeremiah & Shannon and Jack & Landon C. of Florida
July 16-23, 2011
We very much enjoyed our trip to Gardiner, Montana. The sights here were beautiful and we will remember them! We enjoyed our rafting with the Yellowstone Rafting Company. And we also saw a guide, Jerry, from there two days ago getting stuck in an island. Look out on the porch from cabin and in the water you’ll see grass, that’s Jerry’s island! We went horseback riding at Hells A Roarin. The horses are professionally trained; they are beautiful and kind! They each have a different personality! We also saw bears in the Lamar Valley. Elk are easy to find as well as buffalo, deer and antelope were found. We spotted them in Yellowstone. Yellowstone is beautiful. I recommend going to Yellowstone and sightseeing or looking for animals. Gardiner is a beautiful town with many cute stores! (Although, salmon flies are very odd). Going back to Chicago is gonna be hard. If you go to Beartooth highway, there will be a stone wall rest stop and you can hand feed chipmunks. They walk on you hands and legs to get to the food. They like peanuts! Overall you’re gonna have an amazing time, just like my family and I did!! When I grow up I wanna be a singer and come back here and vacation.
Brigette, Age 11 Chicago, IL
Aug 1, 2011
I must write this while I am sitting enjoying my coffee and listening to the river. My husband and kids are exploring the “secret stairs” at least that’s what we’ve named them. Our time her has gone too fast. This place has been perfect for us. We ran to places all day and then would come back to the cabin, which felt as comfy as home. They just opened the Boiling River yesterday. We feel lucky to have experience it. On one of the 90 degree turns to the North Entrance there is an osprey next in a tree by the river. Daddy Osprey brought Mommy Osprey a fish to feed the babies – just one of the Awesome things we saw. Thank you for providing many comforts of home in a great destination.
The Williams
August 21, 2011
Wow! What a wonderful experience we have had here! Between a herd of bison almost ramming into the rental car (in the Lamar Valley), whitewater rafting down the Yellowstone River, and enjoying ourselves in this beautiful, home-like cabin, we have had a wonderful stay! We recommend heading out early to Lamar Valley – there are so many bison (and other animals to be see). For horseback riding and whitewater rafting (the 18 mile is great!) We booked at the Flying Pig in Gardiner. Be sure to see Old Faithful, as well as many other beautiful sights within the two driving loops in Yellowstone. Don’t forget to swim where the Gardiner River meets the Boiling River in Yellowstone. The water is both warm and cold, and is also only about a ¼ mile hike from the parking area. We lastly recommend driving through both loops in the park. Make as many stops as you can because the views and things to see are breathtaking and remarkable. Don’t forget to fish (buy a pass at Parks in town) and explore the steps right out the cabin!
Favorite Restaurants- Cowboy’s Lodge and Grille, The Silvertip and the Sawtooth, Local Ice Cream- The Silvertip, Espresso Bar/Gift Shop, Animal Sightings- Pronghorn/Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Osprey and Bald Eagles, Bison, Red Fox, Marmot, Mountain Goat, Chipmunks and Elk
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cabin!
The Boubours Long Island, New York
August 22-25, 2011
Arrived in rain on Monday, but that did not deter our wonderful stay. Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad and 3 boys (7, 5 & 2 ¾) . Drove in on the Beartooth highway, AMAZING from the entrance, drove to mammoth walked the terraces, then on down to high Elephant Back. 3 boys made to the top & back – they are troopers!! Next day drove out to Roosevelt Lodge then to Petrified tree and hiked to Lost Lake. No moose : ( Drove down to La Mar Valley, lots of bison. Final day stopped at Norris Geyser Basin and walked the board walk came back to Old Faithful, lunch and then up to Observation Point and a great view of Inn and Beehive Geyser back to cabin to pack up. We loved staying her at the cabins, as the boys loved eating out on the porch for breakfast. Saw 2 eagles one morning, and they walked down to the river threw rocks – don’t all boys! And got to see 3 rafts float by. Your cabin and grounds are beautiful and very accommodating. We are so glad we found you and got to share some of your piece of heaven!!
Gary W. & Jackie H New Carlisle, IN
August 25-29, 2011
Wonderful 3 days in Park. Fishing at Slough Creek, Lower Yellowstone, Lamar Valley, and Gardiner Hole. Fishing slow but a few 18 inch cuts. Cabin is well appointed and served our comforts well. An excellent, relaxing time by all.
Thanks, David T. , David G. and Stephen G Wilmington, DE
September 9-12, 2011
Today we have to say goodbye to this wonderful little cabin by the river. The past 3 days we have experienced great adventures like white water rafting, peering into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and soaking in the boiling water springs. The 4 of us have taken in some beautiful wildlife, bison, elk, mule deer, coyotes, wolf, a bald eagle and plenty of pronghorn around the cabin. We leave Gardiner today and travel south towards the Grand Tetons. If you are exploring Yellowstone National Park don’t miss out on the Grand Canyon, the breathtaking view down to Norris and the geysers. Have a great time!
God Bless, The Chapmans Lakeland, FL
September 21-24, 2011
This is our second visit to Bonnie’s lovely cabins! We had such a great time two years ago, we just had to return. A visit to Yellowstone is always special, but we also just enjoy staying at the cabin. Such a comfortable and homey place.
Our last night was made really special by a beautiful star filled sky and elk bugling just across the road west of the cabin.
Thank you, Bonnie, for another wonderful stay!
Don & Janice C. & Glen & Betty U.
September 24- October 1, 2011
What a wonderful week! Beautiful cabin – just what we needed to enjoy a week at Yellowstone. Thanks and God Bless You!
Susan & Dennis Valley City, OH
October 5-6, 2011
Wow! What a wonderful, relaxing stay. Such a neat, well decorated clean cabin, with a delightful décor. Arte most meals in the cabin – such a nice kitchen! Traveled to Yellowstone Area – took in many sights… sights, mountains, animals, geysers, etc.
We had lots of rain, so not much walking and sightseeing. Enjoyed visitor’s station and traveled to the West Entrance and went into West Yellowstone, MT to visit Yellowstone Historic Center Museum (train station/planes).
Thank you for your fine hospitality.
Dan D. Muckegon, MI, Jim & Jera L. Grand Rapids, MI
October 7-22, 2011
Two amazing weeks in Yellowstone. We always know that we will be “Right at Home” in Cabin #1. This year we were joined by our son & daughter-in-law & two young grandchildren. Such a delight to share our favorite Park (&cabin)
We saw wolves, bears, coyotes, goats, bighorn sheep, bison, elk, deer, antelope & lots more.
It was so relaxing to spend ½ days in the Park & ½ days at the cabin.
Most of the wildlife around the cabin was scarce. The resident Griz kept them away. Once the apples are gone, I imagine the Griz will move on & the deer will come back to the yard.
Enjoy the Stay!
Kevin & Beck y & Dorothy Bothere, WA
October 22-26, 2011
What spectacular views from Cabin #1. We loved to watch the morning sun rise on Electric Peak – and the clouds roll in to cover it up – revealing new snow the next morning. The cabin is great for our family – and we loved the closeness to YNP.
Three great days in the park. Great day to the Grand Canyon & upper & lower Falls. So cool to explore all the different visitors and vantage points. Mark and the girls made it all the way down to Uncle Tom’s Trail. We also stopped at the Norris Geyser Basin on the way back.
Day two was a trip to Old Faithful. We timed it right & got to see the great geysers display. So neat to walk around to see all the springs & lesser geysers. Also stopped at Midway Geyser Basin – The Excelsior Geyser Crater is and awesome sight. It was cold & windy so the steam was intense & blowing. We couldn’t see the colors of the Grand Prismatic Springs but had a blast in the station. We also walked around the lower terrace at Mammoth Hot Springs. It looks like a moonscape! The water was low so the pots were dry.
Day Three we ventured to the Lamar Valley. So breathtaking! We got to see a pack of wolves with a kill and listen to them howling was so eerie – but very cool.
We also hiked up to Crater Lake. Mark tried a few fishing spots along the Yellowstone River too. Big paw prints from Grizzlies in the park not far from the cabin – but no bear sightings.
We saw bald eagles, swans (or snow geese) in Swan Lake, lots of bison, elk and pronghorn, and mule deer and wolves. Canadian Geese & a few varieties of ducks too. Amazing scenery everywhere! Fantastic family vacation.
Thank you! Mark, Rene, Kelly & Erin M. Delofield, WI
October 2011
I loved my stay in your cabin. It was truly a healing experience and my health is excellent now by all results. The weather didn’t exactly cooperate but there was still beauty everywhere. I loved my shots of the bison in the snow. We saw just about everything we had wanted except wolves.
Once again, we had a wonderful time.
Bonnie and Rob
7/25/11
Cabin #8 was the greatest place to stay on our vacation in Montana. For our family of four, it was perfectly cozy! Overall we had a fabulous time!
Gail J.
6/22/11
First let me tell you how impressed we all were with the cabin. I can’t think of one thing that we needed. I would recommend the cabin to everyone. My oldest son is planning to return. The location is great.
Ron M.
8/18/11
How much fun we had at your cabin! It was absolutely perfect for our family. what a great place to come home to after a day in the park. What an absolutely spectacular place Yellowstone is. We were blown away by the beauty of it. Also, we saw a TON of wildlife (a lot more than I expected – five bears and an elk and buffalo all over the place). It was a trip we’ll never forget.
Thanks again for your place being even better than advertised! You’ve done a great job with the cabin. We hope to one day get back there.
Lee Colquitt, Alabama
9/9/11
We enjoyed our brief stay at your cabin. It was a terrific place to unwind at the end of the day. I wish we had more time to relax while staying there but we were on the go the entire time. We especially appreciated all the extras you had included – sugar, salt, pepper, etc. Your thoughtfulness really made our stay pleasant.
Sorry we didn’t get to meet you. We were impressed with your set up and wondered how many cabins you own and if you built all of them. They were well thought out and in a beautiful location. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Pam H.
9/26/11
Just a quick note to say hi and to ket you know we had a wonderful time again at your cabin. I can’t tell you enough what a good time we had. Thank you very much. We all think your cabins are just ideal.
Janice Chandler, Oregon
10/10/11
We loved it! Next time we will stay longer… a week or more. Everything was perfect! Such decor! Such privacy! We had our own herd of buffs and elk nearby in the shadow of Devil’s Slide.
Linda C.
9/15/11
We have just returned home and want to thank you for our very enjoyable stay in Cabin 1. It was beautiful, comfortable and well equipped (who else provides grizzly bears in the back yard?). We are thinking of returning and bringing out children and grandchildren with us. Hope to see you then.
Bill S.
9/5/11
Just back from our trip West and wanted to send you a note of “Thanks” for such a wonderful place to stay for the Yellowstone leg of our National Park journey. The cabin was all you promised and more! Extremely comfortable, with terrific views and awesome accommodations.
Truly, the best night’s sleep we had on our entire trip… a great place to rest after long days of exploring the park and the town of Gardiner.
Absolutely perfect!
Your place will be a wonderful part of the best memories of our trip!
Thanks again… for a perfect stay!
All the best to you.
Deb, Jeff, Derek & Keri Atkins
2011
We still think about our stay in your lovely cabins. Mother also so enjoyed the cabin and the beauty of the mountains. She says she will never forget that trip!
Sharon & Tom H., Indiana
10/22/09
We sure did enjoy our stay in the Yellowstone Cabins! Your cabin feels like a home-away-from-home. We especially loved the screen door, allowing us to listen to the river and nature while we were there.
We had the best time going inane out of the park every day, with our “home” so close by we often came out for lunch and then went back in for evening animal viewing.
We loved our vacation, thank you for sharing the hospitality of your cabin!
Karen L.
7/19/10
We cannot begin to express our pleasure to have had Cabin #8 to come “home” to every night. We came, we saw every critter that wanted to be seen by us, and we conquered every square mile of the Park, Cody and the Tetons down to Jackson Hole.
We fished several of the rivers and even caught whitefish in front of your place a couple of times!
I am so glad we found you!
I hope that our paths will cross again.
Donna and Dan L., Carole and Bill P.
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