| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 61 positive, 0 negative]
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| 12/30/09 |
Positive
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December 24-28, 2009
Thank you for a great stay in your lovely home! We had no trouble finding anything and the fully stocked kitchen was quite a treat. Also, we appreciated all the precautions about road safety on our arrival night. We saw several herds of animals on the hill sides which also made our stay memorable! Thanks again for helping to make our holidays so special with our family !!
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Bob, Betsy, Todd & Margaret, Pollock Pines, CA |
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| 10/20/09 |
Positive
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October 15-18, 2009
Dear Bruce and Magdalena,
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed being back at your lovely home! We had a fabulous time. It was fun to explore Yellowstone again, not to mention the spectacular scenery! I think this is a good time of year to visit the park. We saw lots of elk, bison, bighorn sheep, the highlight being the big grizzly we saw on Saturday. My Mom really enjoyed it too, and she loved the house! Thank you for another perfect stay in your beautiful home - it could become our annual vacation. Hope we can get back this time next year again!
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The Lombards, Lewistown, MT |
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| 10/14/09 |
Positive
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October 9-13, 2009
Thank you for the use of a very nice cabin. The trip was very good despite the cold weather. We got a little fishing in and a lot of great sights including wildlife in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. We will definitely keep the cabin in mind for next year.
Thank you again,
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Dale & Friends, Conklin, MI |
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| 10/05/09 |
Positive
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Dear Bruce and Magdalena,
Thanks so much. The weather ranged from balmy 70s to below freezing with snow and rain, then a final glorious sunny day in the 40s. In the pastures nearby we saw bluebirds, elk and mule deer. On the day after the snowfall, the highlights included a hike on the Beaver Ponds Loop Trail filigreed in light snow, with numerous sightings of bugling elk bulls and their cows, followed by a drive to the northeast end of the Lamar Valley where we encountered a chaotic herd of traffic-stopping bison, a golden eagle and lone black wolf. Just as great was returning to your comfortable, quiet, well-equipped home. It truly was a pleasure to stay there, and I hope to do so again in the future.
Bruce Beans and Ben Yagoda, Philadelphia area, and Tom Beans, San Bruno, CA
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Anonymous |
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| 09/29/09 |
Positive
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Dear Bruce and Magdalena,
Please know what a wonderful week we had in your beautiful home. We were able to explore most of Yellowstone's points of interest - hiking, fishing, animal sightings all were spectacular! As an amateur astronomer, Wayne could not get enough of the star viewing right off the rear deck. Awesome! We must compliment you at how smoothly reservations went and how extraordinarily well equipped your home is. It's clean, cozy and comfortable. It was difficult to leave your beautiful area. Thank you for your part in helping us create many precious family memories!
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The Gotthard Family, Irvine, CA |
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| 09/24/09 |
Positive
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September 13-20, 2009
We had a wonderful time here at your cozy cabin. We saw elk a few mornings in a row cross the pasture. In Yellowstone we saw bison, pronghorn and coyotes. The weather was in the 70's every day!!! We enjoyed a few late evening storms and a few clear nights looking up at the stars. We're still amazed at how clear and bright they were. One night we witnessed two shooting stars - beautiful. We all tried buffalo meat - yummy! We are sad to leave tomorrow, but we know we must. We had a wonderful time and may be coming back. Thank you,
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The Beringers, Medina, OH |
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| 09/14/09 |
Positive
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September 5-12, 2009
We had such a nice time. The house worked out so well for us, being so near Yellowstone Park and to Gardiner. It also had plenty of room for 5 adults, with lots of expansion room onto the deck. We've always aimed for low-traffic, secluded, private spots to enjoy the surroundings and this is such a beautiful, private place. It was a very nice transition from camping and it allowed us to include a confirmed non-camper to our group. You thought of everything - there were touches I intend to add to our home! We enjoyed the daytime view and stargazed at night. We had outstanding weather - clear skies, temps ranged from low 50's to mid 80's. We hiked up Tom Miner, we explored Yellowstone Park and revisited Old Faithful after nearly 50 years. We also went fishing and rock hunting. But the best thing - it was such a great place to reconnect and have new adventures with far flung family. We had dinner at the Raven Grill in Gardiner and The Livery in Emigrant, and we cooked great meals at home. Can't think of a better place to spend time with family. It didn't last long enough! We had a wonderful time. |
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The Cochranes and Kellys, River Falls, WI |
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| 09/01/09 |
Positive
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August 23-29, 2009
We had wonderful weather! The first four days we had fires in the wood burning stove in the morning and evening because it was about 50 degrees. Then it got to the mid 70s the next few days. We stayed here and enjoyed the birds! We loved the solitude and beauty. The stars were incredible!!! We went fishing about a mile down from here, and we had nice walks above the lake. A young buck and doe with their fawn were in the field below the house the first morning - just a family taking a walk. We brought our own food and cooked here. We are so glad you don't have 'scented' things - the air is so fresh here and we are allergic to 'fake air cleaners.' The water was awesome. We had no need for TV or stereo here. We loved the wood burning stove and deck - the firewood was seasoned. Thank you so much, Magdalena & Bruce. Perfect!!! We are coming back for two weeks next summer or fall.
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Cynthia and Michael Watson, Twin Bridges, MT |
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| 08/31/09 |
Positive
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August 1-8, 2009
The weather was hot and stormy. We had a great time fishing the Lamar River, Bear Creek, Slough Creek, Yellowstone River, and the Gardner River. All the rivers are fantastic, full of trout and the landscapes are absolutely wonderful. We saw black bears, elk, buffalo and a lot of wild animals in the park, most of them during the late evening. During the fantastic day of fishing at the Bear Creek we saw a black bear with two babies. The house where we stayed is fantastic, it has everything you need and the views are fantastic. There is very good fishing just in front the house. Thank you very much.
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Miguel and Friends, Bilbao, Spain |
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| 07/28/09 |
Positive
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July 18-25, 2009
We had beautiful weather - even quick thunderstorms were beautiful - bring your rain gear! Our adventures: Exploring all of Yellowstone Park. Lamar Valley is amazing. We saw about 1000 bison… incredible. At Trout Lake we caught two 25+ inch rainbows! Everywhere you go is a new adventure and vision. This is a beautiful part of the country. We were too tired to eat anywhere but here! Be sure to get your groceries early - the store closes at 9 pm. Wow, the wind can blow here! We were Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. One evening chairs were blowing all over - the grill even spun around - pretty exciting for our last evening! Have fun!
(First vacation without kids - kind of kidsick but not homesick!!)
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George and Patti, Averill Park, NY |
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| 06/16/09 |
Positive
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June 6-13, 2009
We had beautiful weather, cool, mountains snow capped. Our favorite adventures: everything. Enjoying the beauty and serenity here - driving through Lamar Valley and up through Tower Falls. We saw abundant wildlife - 25+ bears, 4 bull elk with huge racks in velvet, 5 bull moose, etc. etc. - many with their cubs and pups, etc. We spent too many hours driving through the Park, but we didn't want to miss anything. Restaurants: Gold Mine - though we ate most meals here by the fire. We absolutely loved the house; the beauty is awesome. We don't want to leave - many elk are down feeding in the AM and at night. We saw a wolf one morning heading up the valley in front of the cabin. What views!! Thank you so much for sharing this place with us.
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Tim and Sherry Boelens, Comstock, MI |
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| 05/27/09 |
Positive
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May 22-26, 2009
Great weather - 60's and 70's - no wind. Adventures: Lamar valley and Mud Cauldron, the area between Canyon and Fishing Bridge. We ate here at the house, cooked out and enjoyed the scenery. Beautiful weather! A great family vacation! Beautiful cabin, it was very peaceful. We enjoyed the fire in the evenings and star gazing at night.
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The Yarboroughs, Woodward, OK |
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| 02/17/09 |
Positive
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February 7 - 14, 2009
Weather: Fabulous! Chilly, 20-30' during the day and teens to single digits at night. But we like cold weather so it was perfect for us.
Adventures: Lamar Valley, Lamar Valley, Lamar Valley! As amateur photographers we had the privilege of photographing wolves, big horn sheep, mule deer, pronghorns, coyotes, bald and golden eagles, bison, elk and a white snowshoe rabbit. Got some awesome pictures!
Eating: We stayed in every night reviewing and editing pictures.
Other: Your home is lovely! We particularly liked the solitude it provided us. We were here every night enjoying the warm fire and all the coziness your home provided. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us.
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Carla and Joe Martin, Alpharetta, GA |
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Homeowner Response:
Some of the pictures that Joe and Carla took are now posted on our own website at yellowstonevacationhomes dot net They took them in the Lamar Valley, and close to Yellowstone Vacation Home. So wildlife photographers, this home is a great place for you!
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| 12/21/08 |
Positive
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December 14 - 28, 2008
Weather was COLD.
Adventures: spending the day with a naturalist from Yellowstone Safari watching wildlife. We had the special treat of hearing wolves howling in the morning and then watching them near the Hellroaring Overlook. We also loved watching the coyotes in the Park hunting under the snow. So fun! We enjoyed eating in every night in front of the fireplace. Thank you for the well stocked kitchen! What a magical honeymoon this was! Location of the house was perfect: secluded but not too far from Gardiner. Everything in the house was so comfortable and the surrounding areas are really amazing. It must have been wonderful to live here! We didn't want to leave but we hope to be back before too much time passes. Thank you.
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Katelyn and Patrick, Albany, OR |
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| 10/20/08 |
Positive
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10/4 - 10/9/08
Weather: Great - up until the snow prediction.
Adventures: Hiking all the beautiful trails; seeing the Lamar Valley. Eating huckleberry ice cream at the Old Faithful Lodge and taking the lodge tour.
Restaurants: Only one open at this time of year is Yellowstone mine; it's pretty good.
Other: Thank you for the candy. We love the cottage - great views - has everything anyone could want. So sad we had to leave two days early due to prediction of heavy snow.
Wayne and Judy
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Anonymous |
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| 10/17/08 |
Positive
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9/27 - 10/4/08
What a beautiful and secluded piece of property. Everything about the house and the surrounding area was just what we where looking for. The house had everything we needed for our vacation in order to cook all our daily meals, daytrips to Yellowstone and relaxing at night after a full day of hiking and sightseeing! We felt at home and it was a sad day on Saturday when we had to depart to fly back home. I still have the image of Paradise Valley from the back deck imbedded in my memory:) This was our first time visiting Montana and Yellowstone and we were just amazed at the beauty, the different layers of land and sky and all of the animals abound. We will never forget our time we spent there and are so thankful we had the opportunity to take this vacation. I'm so glad that we found your web-site online last year when we had just started planning this vacation. I want to thank you again for all you did with helping us plan this amazing vacation. It's awesome that you and Bruce have gone the extra mile to make sure that all of your rental homes have everything a vacationing family will need to make their trip so memorable. It definitely takes a lot of stress out of traveling knowing all you need is provided.
Weather: 'Glorious!'
Favorite adventure: 'Day 4 - Hell Roaring Creek Trail. Crossed the Yellowstone River by suspension bridge. Hiked through the forest and grass hills until we reached the creek. While admiring the view and looking at a set of large elk antlers on the ground we realized we were 20 feet from a buffalo hidden in the grass. Awesome!'
Favorite restaurant: 'No eating out for us, it was all home cooked meals and a bottle of wine under the stars.'
Other comments: 'We would like to thank Bruce & Magdalena for providing an excellent homefront with all the amenities and great views a family will need to enjoy their Yellowstone vacation to the fullest. Yellowstone National Park is full of diversity, beauty and amazement. But to fully appreciate all that Yellowstone has to offer you really need to hike some trails.'
Mike & Tasha and Mike's Dad Phil, CT
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Anonymous |
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| 09/28/08 |
Positive
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September 20-25, 2008
The weather was cool, fall definitely arrived. Then sunny the last 2 days. Fantastic! Our favorite adventures: being able to fulfill a dream of exploring in person all the adventures in the park. The Old Faithful Inn was spectacular to walk around, then into. (We heard the food in dining room was really worth it.) The road to Jardine was good - a short hike around the point at the lake with the cabin was worth it. Just the drive from Corwin Springs Bridge was alive with coyotes, 4 points and does, and plenty of pronghorns defending their herds. Great restaurants we discovered: K-Bar for a K-Bar special pizza - yummy! Cooking here was excellent. Friends came over and shared bread with us. Perfect. Montana and its people are fantastic to be around. So helpful and willing to be nice to tourists is something special. Thanks to them for being so hospitable. Take your time in the park, use the pullouts and be patient - it will come alive before your eyes. It was wonderful! Thanks, Bruce and Magdalena, for sharing. Clean and nice. Perfect. Hope to be back soon.
Sam & Gretchen Farver, Redmond, WA
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Anonymous |
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| 09/23/08 |
Positive
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9/14 - 9/20/08
The weather was perfect; sunny and warm every day. A black bear crossed the road 2.5 miles from the house one night when we came home. We didn't see a bear in the park, so we were thrilled and surprised to see one so close to home. We didn't have much luck fishing in the park. Saw bighorn sheep and mountain goats - had never seen either before. Antler Inn was the only place we ate out at - pretty good food and lots of it. Played in the poker game at Antler Inn and met nice people and had some luck. The cabin was great - very well stocked, comfortable and clean. If we ever come here to vacation again, we'll be back.
Karen and Chris Day, Kennewick, WA
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Anonymous |
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| 09/03/08 |
Positive
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| This was one of the best vacations ever! The owners of this house really knew how to pick the perfect spot. It was so tranquil and the view overwhelmingly beautiful! This is the way to travel, not a hotel. After every day in the park, it was wonderful to come home to a true home that is beautifully maintained and has everything you could ask for at your fingertips! We saw every type of animal in the park and we had a coyote on our road that we saw twice!, also 4 deer jumping around the outside of the property each night. Everything in the house was like new and the down comforters were a welcome surprise on the cooler nights! Talk about a quiet, great night's sleep! Everyone must have this experience at least once in their life, to have your own private Montana! This trip makes me want to move to Montana! I will be back and would like to try one of the other houses, also! Thanks to the Bealls for a great memory! It's hard coming back to the city after such great beauty out west! |
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Ingrid Reinert, Willow Grove, PA
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| 08/21/08 |
Positive
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August 2-9, 2008
We had an awesome time for 7 days that allowed us a retreat every day after hiking and sightseeing all day long in Yellowstone Park. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and watching the sun. We also enjoyed many meals out on the deck. Your vacation home makes us want one of our own, and we thank you very much for providing such a comfortable home for us to spend our vacation. Thank you!
Chris, Christa, Bridget, and Ben - Ogden, Utah
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Anonymous |
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| 07/21/08 |
Positive
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This was our first trip to Yellowstone. The cabin is really nice and the view from here is awesome. We spent one night at Colter Bay in a quaint cabin in Grand Teton Park. It was very rustic and no comparison to this beautiful cabin. We would definitely recommend going to Grand Teton Park. The mountains there are breathtaking. We spent time at Yellowstone and enjoyed seeing many animals. On Thursday we saw a grizzly bear actually eating an elk. It was an amazing experience. We also went white water rafting with Montana Whitewater. We rafted through the canyon which was a great experience and an incredible adrenaline rush. We enjoyed cooking out on the deck here and catching some sun rays. We would love to come back in a few years. We live in New Jersey and the Pocono mountains are pretty, but the mountains in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons are even more beautiful to see. We had a wonderful week and we are glad that we stayed in your cabin.
Chris, Kathy, Jacob and Rachel, New Jersey
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Anonymous, Belvidere, NJ
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| 07/20/08 |
Positive
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| We just returned from your vacation home, the location was so quiet and peaceful, the views were wonderful. Very nice large vacation and have never stayed at a place that was so well stocked, everything was thought of, we loved it. We had a problem with the a/c when we got there and they sent someone out the same day to fix it, wonderful service. Would come back in a second. Some friendly rabbits and a few friendly snakes. LOVED IT |
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Trina Daniel, Mandan,ND
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| 06/03/08 |
Positive
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| This was our second tpip to yellowstone,and our best vacation ever!were so glad we rented this house it was perfect private,clean,had everything we needed and an amazing view.In the park we seen grizzly,blackbear,moose,elk,bighornsheep,allwith babies.we hope to come back every year. Cory,Tammy,Jacob and Sydney |
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tammy wuerfele, amity MO.
816-449-2188 |
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| 05/14/08 |
Positive
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| This was the first time my friends and I came to Yellowstone, and what an amazing time we had. The house was great ... between all the amenities at our disposal and the fantastic view from the patio, we couldn't wish for a better place to stay. Such a cozy place to come back to after a day's worth trip to the park! Thank you for your hospitality. We will be back. Ilya and friends from Russia |
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Ilya Ganov, Morristown, NJ
(973) 270-0016 |
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| 04/22/08 |
Positive
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| WOW! This place is incredible. The house was well maintained and plenty spacious for our family. We had a ball exploring the house and the land around it. There are several anilmals at all times of the day to view. We hope to visit again--Montana is just beautiful! |
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Jackie Newman
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| 02/24/08 |
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| We had a wonderful 5 days in this beautiful location. The house was delightful and a lovely break from hotels etc. The homely touches(DVD s) etc were great for the children, and the deck outside absolutely to die for, even in v v cold weather. If we ever make it to Yellowstone again, this will be the place for us. Thanks ! |
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Merryn Bland, Melbourne Australia |
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| 01/25/08 |
Positive
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January 16-22, 2008
What an incredible setting and the house is so comfortable! We had a
wonderful stay here during our late season elk hunt, which by the way was
very successful. We saw so many wonderful animals and fantastic senery while out and about: elk, bison, deer, big-horn sheep, and a mountain lion with her cub, coyotes, bunnies, golden eagles and bald eagles. The temperatures got down to -15 below, so we were very happy to comeback and snuggle by the warm fireplace. Needless to say it was amazing and a wonderful memory my husband and I will always have together. We can't wait to come back again and bring our children. Thank you for sharing your home!
Kathy and Kevin Krebsbach, Lolo, Montana
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Kathy and Kevin Krebsbach, Lolo, Montana
(406)273-3473 |
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| 09/12/07 |
Positive
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June 30 - July 7, 2007
This was our 16th trip to Montana, usually staying in vacation homes. I can't remember a home in a more beautiful setting. It was hard to leave the fish in the park. There are some really nice fish right below the house. We fixed all our meals at the home and had everything we needed. That's not the case in many homes. Even though we had some record temperatures, it was still great sitting on the deck. When you compare it to the humidity in Georgia it's heaven. Can't say enough about the place. Hope you'll all enjoy it as much as we have.
We also had the pleasure of staying at the Beall's other rental home this summer in West Yellowstone. YVH gives you absolute privacy in a wonderful setting. Deer Meadow Vacation Home is just a few minutes outside of the great town of West yellowstone with access to the west entrance to the park and several world class trout streams within a short drive. The house is beautiful with everything you need for a great vacation.
Martin and Karen Laxson, Dahlonega, GA
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Martin C. Laxson, Dahlonega, GA |
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| 09/04/07 |
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Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Beall, for allowing us to move our vacation
days. We had an amazing week at your vacation home. This is our 2nd
time staying here and it will not be our last. We had some great BBQs
on the deck. We enjoyed watching bald eagles and ospreys fly in the
area. We took lots of pictures of the bunny family that lives around
your yard. In Yellowstone we also had a great time. We took pictures of coyotes, wolves, bison, elk, antelopes, a cute little red fox, and
today while fishing at South Twin Lake we had a wonderful visit from a
black bear. This was a true highlight for the entire family. Hayden
Valley was great as usual with al types of animals. Old Faithful went off twice for us which was great. We loved this area of Montana and your home is wonderful. Thanks again for a wonderful week and wonderful memories!
The Woods Family,
McMinnville, OR
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Scott & Val Woods, McMinnville, OR 97128 |
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| 07/16/07 |
Positive
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| The Yellowstone Vacation Home was a wonderful, peaceful base for a great vacation. This house is well supplied and has comfortable beds and a fantastic deck perfect for spending a peaceful day reading a good book. The fishing was great in the Yellowstone River just below the house. Even our ten year old caught a couple of trout on a dry fly. You will not be disappointed with this home; it will exceed your expectations. |
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Mindy Hamilton, Lubbock, TX |
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| 06/13/07 |
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Yellowstone
Vacation Home. It was nice to have a "home" to
return to after a long day at Yellowstone National
Park. It takes about 20 minutes to drive down to the
entrance of the park, but the added privacy and
seclusion of the cabin made the extra effort
worthwhile, not to mention the great view! The
house was clean, nicely decorated, and had
everything we needed. The Beall’s clearly care about
the comfort and satisfaction of their guests. You
will not be disappointed; we highly recommend this
cabin. |
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Lien, Cincinnati, OH
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| 06/08/07 |
Positive
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| We have done a moderate amount of travel internationally and typically enjoy renting houses for the convenience and privacy. This is a gem. The previous comments about the host providing essentials and beyond are true. Location is excellent for Yellowstone Park visits. Clean, well maintained. Apparantly a renovated farm house - well done! Highly recommended. |
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J Franklin Roesner, Indianapolis, IN
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| 01/17/07 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Owner's comment: If you have found this guest book via a search engine and you would like to contact us to find out more and potentially book with us, this is our contact information:
Bruce and Magdalena Beall
Owners of Deer Meadow Vacation Home (listing 318438 on HomeAway dot com), Yellowstone Vacation Home (listing 318329 on HomeAway dot com, Lakeview Cabin (listing 173958 on HomeAway dot com, and managers of Mountain Lake Cabin (listing 152802 on HomeAway dot com)
(208) 558-1988
(208) 520-0480
(208) 520-3226
Email: yellowstonevacation at fairpoint dot net
Thank you. We'd love to hear from you and share our beautiful vacation homes with you and your family. All the best!
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Bruce and Magdalena Beall
Island Park, Idaho
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| 01/17/07 |
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| This rental offers wonderful privacy, peace and quiet, and a beautiful view of the Yellowstone valley. It was perfect for our winter trip to Yellowstone. This is the type of place that you look forward to returning to. |
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Tom Henderson, Helena, MT
406-443-2828 |
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| 10/03/06 |
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What a great place to come home to after our days in the park. The views were incredible, and we loved sitting on the deck searching for wildlife. We
watched a big bull elk and his harem across the valley nearly every morning, and a sky full of stars each night. Thanks for having such a comfortable and well-stocked home to share - it made for a great Yellowstone vacation.
Mike, Mary Ellen, Sarah and Lee |
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Anonymous, Hillsborough, NC |
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| 09/05/06 |
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Dear Bruce and Magdalena,
Your cabin is absolutely charming. We had the best time enjoying the views,
the stars, the high desert air and the mountains. Thank you so much for
creating such a peaceful place. We have rented many places over the years and
never have been blessed with such a well-equipped home. We were impressed and
grateful.
What a peaceful place to return to after our daily adventures. If your ears
are ringing, it's because we are singing our praise to you! Thanks for sharing
your sweet slice of Montana with us.
Greg, Amanda, Collin, Samantha Shephard, Latham, New York.
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Greg & Amanda Shephard, Latham, NY
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| 08/05/06 |
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The cabin is perfect. The setting is so beautiful and peaceful. We loved sitting on the deck in the morning with our coffee, planning our morning adventures while the boys slept. In the evening, our favorite way to end the day was to sit outside and look at the sky. I never saw so many shooting stars! Thank you for sharing this beautiful place. We love it and plan to come back some day. Lynn
The setting is spectacular and the cabin is well equipped. Thank you for sharing your Montana paradise with us. This was a vacation that we'll never forget! Tom
Tom, Lynn, Ryan, Christopher, and Brandon
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Anonymous |
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| 08/03/06 |
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| We had a dream vacation in your cozy home. The home had everything we needed and more. Yellowstone was amazing & it was so nice to come home from a long day of exploring the park to relax on the deck. We look forward to vacationing again in your home. |
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The Garns, Tacoma, WA
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| 07/25/06 |
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July 9-15, 2006
The house was a perfect retreat after long days
sightseeing and driving. We
loved relaxing on the deck and watching for wildlife
and sunsets. We started
the "girls" trip visiting all the major attractions -
Old Faithful, West
Thumb, Canyon area etc. Enjoyed seeing all the
wildlife in the park - elk,
bison herd, deer and antelope. Montana was a
perfect location for our family
traveling from Salt Lake City, UT, Geneva, IL and
Bristow, VA to converge for
a girls vacation, plus brother Steve!
Dede, Beth, Judy, Olivia, Emma
and Steve
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Anonymous |
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| 07/14/06 |
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July 5-9-2006
Wow, what a beautiful location and relaxing home to vacation in! The house is so clean and comfortable and the area is breathtaking for its natural beauty.
We visited Yellowstone, which is very closeby, and rafted on the river which
runs right by the house. Thanks for providing the perfect vacation setting.
Kerry and Pat, Minneapolis |
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Kerry and Pat, Apple Valley, MN |
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| 07/02/06 |
Positive
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| We rented the home for one week and found it very comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. Booking from the UK was easy and Bruce the owner was very helpful and promptin this regard. The location and outlook can only be described as outstanding with magnificent views from the deck. |
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Peter Shead, North Yorkshire, England, UK |
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| 04/09/06 |
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| We were so blessed to be at the Yellowston Vacational Home. It was great and it was our first anniversary, so we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and landscape. The Bealle's left very detailed directions and instructions and that was great. We will recommend to anyone this lovely home. Thanks again for sharing. |
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Keith and Lynda, Rentz, Georgia
478-984-1498 |
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| 10/13/05 |
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We have rented homes and suites in some European countries, the U.S. and in Canada on a regular basis. Every time we've gone to Montana we've said we should rent a house there, too. We finally did and we picked the perfect one! The location is perfect. The home is cozy and very well equipped. It was wonderful to go to Yellowstone everyday or a surrounding destination and come "home" to such a great place. The house is set in a beautiful valley and it was very pleasant to sit on the deck and watch both the scenery and the animals. The "meeter/greeter" rabbits were very fun to come home to. It snowed while we were there (October 1st through the 8th of 2005) which only added to the beauty. The mountains were gorgeous. It was a fabulous experience, one that we intend to repeat. We appreciate Magdalena and Bruce sharing their lovely home.
Kareen and Marvin Bibby
Sacramento, California |
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Kareen and Marvin Bibby, Sacramento, California |
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| 08/19/05 |
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| Wow! We found this home by searching the internet and took a chance based on others comments. We were so pleased with this home. It had everything imaginable. It was so organized and clean. If you enjoy a beautiful view and getting away from the crowds we highly recommend this home. You will not be dissapointed. There were so many things to do, so many things to see right at the house. We miss it already! The Dahl Family |
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Julie and Jeff Dahl, Buffalo, New York
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| 08/05/05 |
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July 19th through the 23rd.
Our group consisted of husband, wife, and 2 adult sons. We flew to Seattle from Cincinnati, and spent 15 days visiting several National Parks. We saved the best for last. As you can imagine, we spent many hours in the car, and really needed to give each other space beyond a regular hotel room at each days end! We have been using vacation rental by owner for several years, and have had only good experiences. This house was not only perfect for us, but the adventure in and out of the canyon, especially at night, provided excitement for us city folks! During one of those night drives, the moon was full, and the light colored bushes along the way reflected an eerie light. A few owls sitting unexpectedly on the road and other wildlife spottings added to the fun. We had certainly left our city life, just as we had intended.
As others have noted, this house has it all. I put away the matched towels in the bathroom, and gave everyone their own color. What a selection! That way, everyone was responsible for their own. You won't believe everything that the bathroom has for your use! Sometimes when we rent a house, salt and peper, toilet paper, dish soap, garbage bags, etc. have to be bought early in the trip. Erase that worry with this house!
We did so much hiking over those 15 days and saw all of the mentioned wildlife. We have about 400 digital photographs and wonderful memories to go with them. Take hikes, relax in the boiling river, pack the cooler each day with the provided ice blocks. You will want to spend much of your day in the park. Come up with a good plan so that you don't waste time in the car backtracking. We used the Yellowstone and Grand Teton materials from the house to plan our days. We found evenings were great for some of the more crowded areas in the park like the geyser areas. Make sure to be at the house though for a few fabulous sunsets, and for some relaxing on the world's most comfortable chaiselounges.
The list in the kitchen will remind you what to do at checkout. I worried that we would just follow the list and lock the keys in the house before we unlocked the gate. We managed not to, but seemed like something that would happen to us! So just a word of caution UNLOCK THE GATE BEFORE LOCKING KEYS IN HOUSE!
Have a great trip! |
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The Grantz Family, Hamilton, OH
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| 05/10/05 |
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| My parents and I stayed at the Yellowstone Vacation Home from 5/1/05-5/7/05 for our first visit to Yellowstone NP. What a wonderful vacation we had! The house was very cozy, and it allowed us to feel like we were "home". It was nice to be able to make our own meals - the griddle was the best, especially for pancakes! The location is perfect - just a few miles from the North Entrance. The views were beautiful and we were sad on our last morning that we would no longer have the view to enjoy everyday. I hope we can return again soon! |
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Kim, Jacksonville, FL
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| 09/10/04 |
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| This home is an ideal place to get away. Whether you plan to go into Yellowstone or not, the area has a lot to offer. The views from the home are breathtaking. The home itself is very well kept and is very well supplied. The owners are gracious hosts and we felt entirely welcome and at home. My wife and I both look forward to visiting again and again and we can see no better place to stay. It was definitely a pleasure. |
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Jerry Walls, Irvine, CA
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| 07/20/04 |
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Our stay at Yellowstone Vacation Home (June 27 - July 3, 2004) will go down in our family history as one of our favorite vacations. This vacation home is absolutely perfect in every way. It's clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and well equiped. We were so amazed that all we needed to bring were our clothes and our food. The kitchen is so well stocked that we didn't even need to worry about spices for cooking or filters for the coffee maker.
The nicest part about staying in this home was it's location. It is set in a picturesque valley overlooking the Yellowstone River. Watching the sun set on the deck was one of our favorite events each day. Another plus is the fact that we could leave the crowds of Yellowstone each evening and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Montana countryside.
Again, this was the greatest!
The Couch Family
Frisco, TX
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Annette Couch, Frisco, TX |
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| 04/15/04 |
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What a Trip,
For 9 nights we took advantage of the Yellowstone Vacation Home and had a great time. The cabin is well equipped and kept in great shape. Six of us meet every year in that area and this year we took advantage of the great prices that Bruce gives for off season rates. The view is awesome looking back up into Joe Brown and Slip-n-Slide, and we had over 100 elk feed out into the field and water just below the cabin in addition to the deer we saw every afternoon. We are already making plans for next year and are looking forward to staying at this cabin again next year as well as bringing my family up sometime this fall for a couple of days. The only thing we would suggest equipping the cabin with would be an electric griddle for pancakes/french toat etc. Bruce, thanks for letting us stay and having a great time.
The Fella's from the United States Air Force. |
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Dave Lycan, Colorado Springs, CO
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks Dave, good suggestion! We thought we had thought of everything! We'll add an electric griddle this month.
All the best!
Yellowstone Vacation Home
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| 04/03/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a great time and your cabin was the perfect
facilitator.
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C.S.
Hamilton, MT
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| 04/03/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We just returned from Alaska last week and had a
wonderful time. We stayed in a very nice vacation home.
However, both my husband and I agree, your Montana
home is our favorite. We always stay in single dwelling
vacation homes on our trips, no condos or hotels.
We've stayed in numerous houses in many states.
Again, yours is our favorite. We are so glad we found
you! Thanks again!
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C.B.
Oklahoma
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| 03/10/04 |
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| This vacation rental is the best equipped home we have ever rented. We like to cook and relax after our xc ski and it is very well suited for that. It is very well taken care of too. |
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Shirley McBride, Sdilverdalel, WA
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| 10/31/03 |
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| I fell in love with this neat vacation home with a specuacular view and well thought out accomodation. Bruce has equipped the house perfectly with everything you need. The nearness to the north gate of Yellowstone is the big plus. I recommend this house to all! |
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Nick, Valparaiso IN |
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| 10/07/03 |
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My parents and I had a wonderful time last week. The cabin was absolutely perfect. Bruce had thought of everything. We will definately be back again.
P.S. -- Thanks again Bruce!! |
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Niki Mincey, Dahlonega, GA
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| 08/27/03 |
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| Our family of 4 enjoyed our visit to Yellowstone. Your Yellowstone Vacation Home was a big share of that enjoyment. We were very comfortable in this well kept, furnished and clean home that had all the comforts of home. Being able to cook our own meals, make lunches etc. really helped out planning and cost of this vacation. We visited Yellowstone Park almost every day and it was a great relief for me to have a "home" to return to every day, and not have to wory about the next meal or place to sleep, etc. I enjoyed the view from your deck every morning and evening, and being off of the busy highway, or the hustle and bustle of the park made for a much need relaxing vacation. |
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Tom Wagner, Bellevue Washington
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| 08/17/03 |
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| This is a meticulously cared for property in an absolutely magical setting. We were there for a week and spent everyday in Yellowstone/Tetons but were always glad to arrive back at the "Yellowstone Home" to relax. There is so much to do and see in the area, we could have easily spent more time there. The home is so comfortable and stocked with every imaginable convenience. We will recommend it to friends and hope to return someday ourselves. Thanks Bruce and Magdalena for an unforgetable experience.....The Alexander Family |
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Alexander Family, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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| 08/02/03 |
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We found the Yellowstone vacation home to be exceptionally well equipped and very comfortable for our stay. We were not lucky in seeing much wildlife from the house itself, only the persistent magpies, rabbits and a pair of coyotes in the field below, but we saw black bear, bald eagles and much more in the park itself.
A great location and very convenient for the National Park - we would love to return and stay there again in the future. |
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Terrett family, Canterbury, Kent, England |
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| 07/30/03 |
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Thanks so much for the use of the Yellowstone Vacation Home. Our family had a great time during our stay there. We enjoyed the park, the river so close to the home, and the surrounding area. You have a beautiful location for the home. We wish we could have stayed an additional week. You did a great job of providing everything we needed in the home during our stay. Thank you very much.
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The Lutteneggers, Green Bay, WI |
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| 07/22/03 |
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| This was one of the best vacation homes we've stayed in. Very comfortable and clean. We loved the seclusion and our kids really enjoyed the family of bunnies living on the property. We also saw Bald Eagles and Osprey fly by the house fairly regularly - a bird watcher's paradise! Yellowstone was fantastic - we saw bison, elk, moose, grizzlies, a black bear, coyote and many other wildlife. We will be back! Thanks. |
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Woods family, Lafayette, Oregon
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| 07/08/03 |
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| This beautiful home provided a perfect base for our week-long exploration of Yellowstone. Everything we could have asked for was provided! We saw lots of elk, bison, bear and antelope and caught lots of fish with a guide in a nearby guest ranch lake and in the Yellowstone Lake. This clean, cozy, comfortable home is a great vacation value. |
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Pat Termin, Lakewood, Co.
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| 07/05/03 |
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| The house is absolutely wonderful. Clean and comfortable in a beautiful setting close to Yellowstone. We spent much of our time on the deck enjoying the view. Extra touches such as a fully equipped kitchen, games, and an ice chest made it feel like home. We cannot wait to go back! |
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Anonymous, Fort Worth, Texas |
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| 06/19/03 |
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| We had a wonderful time at the vacation house! Plenty of room for us and the kids, well stocked, gorgeous views, great sunsets. Saw a bald eagle down by the river! Would love to come back again. |
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the 'z' family, schererville, indiana |
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| 06/18/03 |
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| What a wonderful house. Plenty of room for 2 families including 3 kids. The fenced in yard was perfect for games of tag and the deck was a great place to gather in the evening. We esp. liked all the extra touches such as a travel cooler for Yellowstone picnics, child gates (even though we didn't need) and the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen. |
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Anonymous, Buford, Ga |
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| 06/08/03 |
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We just got home from our stay at this 'retreat'. It was a great choice and everything about it exceeded our expectations. The deck and the wonderful/complete privacy was just what we wanted. This is a beautiful part of the country and a perfect house from which to 'see it all'.
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Sherri, Texas |
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a lovely time we have had. We brought our
parents-in-law and they considered it "the vacation of a
lifetime"--which is impressive, since they've been all over Europe and parts of Africa. It was serene and peaceful and completely
comfortable. Most everyone caught fish and absolutely everybody had a wonderful time. My daughter insisted that we should come back in three weeks. Everyone agreed. Thank you so much.
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W.S. and family
Lehi, UT
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed our stay
here. We love the solitude of the house and the views
are simply gorgeous! During our first few days we did a
lot of fly fishing within Yellowstone on various streams with little success.
The last couple of days my husband fished the river
right here and had great luck. I hiked the ridge above the house. We loved it all. We will definitely return
(probably next year) and want to repeat our stay in your
house. Thank you for a wonderful time!
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C.and R.B.
Oktaha, OK
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a relaxing stay! We are here with our 4-month old
daughter and enjoyed every minute of our stay at your
lovely vacation home. We explored Tom Minor Basin
and Rock Creek Rd to enjoy the gorgeous vistas. The
proximity to Yellowstone was great and we spent two
days in the park. We loved sitting out on the deck
soaking up the sun. The kitchen is so well equipped
and we made some great dinners.
Thank you for letting us share your home as the perfect
stepping off point to see this beautiful part of our
country.
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K.M. and family
Newton, MA
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We enjoyed staying at your lovely vacation home. There
was plenty of wildlife to entertain us both here and in
Yellowstone National Park. We had fun cooking some
spectacular dinners here and gazing at the stars for
hours at night! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
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K.S. & Friends
Redmond, WA
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The house has provided everything we needed and it's
been a week to remember. Hope to be back in two
summers.
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D.W. and family
Guilford, CT
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We've had a wonderful week here in your vacation
home, although it's gone far too quickly! We've very
much enjoyed the house, deck and views and enjoyed
coming back each day to such a well equipped home.
We've done lots of fishing and we found several great
spots just down the road towards the canyon - also we
went whitewater rafting from Gardiner one day, a great
thrill! We hope to return one day.
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S.D and family
Greenwich, CT
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
What a wonderful place to spend a vacation. We had an
unforgettable stay at the park and your home had a lot
to do with that. It was very comfortable and clean. The fire
place was cozy and the nightly grills became habit. Thanks very much!
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D.C. and family
Belgium, Europe
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| 12/03/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family enjoyed our week here in your home. The
pictures you sent gave us a true picture of the house -
but the scenery is too stunning for one photograph.
We have enjoyed the solitude of the house in the
evenings after touring Yellowstone and Tetons
National Parks. Thanks for having the house so well
prepared and provided. Everything was so clean and
comfortable! Thanks so much.
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M.R. and family
Walkersville, MD
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| 12/02/02 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful time while staying at Yellowstsone
Vacation Home. We already knew we loved Montana,
however this property is truly a treasure! We feel
fortunate to have been able to stay here. We saw all
kinds of wildlife in Yellowstone, went rafting, horseback
riding, boating, fishing, and became huge rodeo fans.
Our 3 sons want to grow up and be cowboys now!
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E.D. and family
Morton Grove, IL
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