If you are looking for a private getaway to experience what Idaho and Wyoming are all about, this is absolutely it. Not much will beat the view and comfort of our home. An Osprey nest is visible from the front yard and bald eagles, golden eagles. fox, moose, and deer make regular appearances. Cozy up in front of the fire, look for wildlife, or watch your favorite shows on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime etc. We have lots of board games and books for those that are looking for a relaxing trip, or a guidebook with recommendations for lots of activities in the area!
Our cabin is a great home base for exploring Yellowstone and GTNP, the Bridger Teton National Forest etc.. Short term rentals under 30 days are not allowed in Jackson, so many travelers opt for staying near Alpine. Jackson is a 45 minute drive through the beautiful Snake River Canyon.
There is a beautiful, natural spring that delivers fresh, clean mountain spring water to the house. Children cannot be left unattended near the spring as it is a few feet deep.
Hiking trails and dirt bike/mountain bike trails are available nearby, blowout is 1 mile, Indian creek is 2 miles, big elk and little elk are a few miles further. You can fish across the road, or bring your paddle board. The boat ramp access is 1 mile away. White water rafting, fly fishing, and horseback riding are popular activities nearby as well. Snowmobile, wake-surfing and pontoon boat rentals are available in Alpine, 10 miles away. There is ample parking on the property for trailers, or park across the street in the pullover. Please do have a 4x4 vehicle in winter though.
This is an old ( built in 1961) and unique cabin, and one of the bedrooms is between the other two bedrooms/does not have a private entrance. It has a queen size bed, but it is something to consider if anyone in your party is uncomfortable with it. There is also a futon available in its own space but not considered a “bedroom”
You will have 7+ acres to explore, all with beautiful lake views.
January- Temps can range from -20 to 35. Most commonly in the 20s. LOTS of snow for snowy activities
February-Temps usually start warming up and we don't see negatives anymore. Lots of snow still
March-Spring skiing! We can start seeing temps in the 40s occasionally but all snowy activities are still going strong.
April-The ski hill closes the 2nd week of April. Temps can reach 60 but still drop to 20s. Most restaurants close for off-season and it's hard to find places to eat. Grand Teton Park opens the roads for biking and non-motorized travel which is really fun and locals really look forward to
May-Usually my favorite month of the year. We usually don't see freezing temps anymore and temps can get into the 70's. All of the blossoms come out and it's so green! Everything opens but is still mostly quiet
June- Starts getting busy in town, most hiking trails will be open although I've found fairly deep snow into the 4th of July on high trails before. Gorgeous weather
July-Great weather! Busiest time of year
August-same as July but wildfire season starts to heat up and possibility of smoke lowering visibility
September-Fall colors start to come out, nights start getting cooler. Town starts getting quieter. It's beautiful here in Sept! Fall Arts Festival in Jackson is really fun at the beginning of the month
October- Can be similar to September, but with random snow storms. No snow sticking at ground level yet usually. All the leaves drop off the trees
November-Off season until the ski hills open. Very quiet
December-Winter sports pick up again! Snow starts sticking on the ground floor. Temps usually in the 20s-30s
**Summer Activities**
*Drive up the Greys River road and hike, enjoy the views, look for huckleberries in July/August or kayak
*Rent side by sides and cruise around town, the lakebed, or explore hundreds of miles of trails in Alpine
*Paddleboard, boat, or jet ski Palisades Reservoir, 27 miles of fresh mountain water!
*Rent paddleboards from Greys River Sports or a pontoon boat from Adventure Rentals
*Float the salt river for fun or fishing
*Horseback riding with Rockin’ M Ranch, 15 miles up the road
*Golfing in Star Valley Ranch, 30 minutes
*Wake surf on the Palisades with Teton Surf Company
*Fly fishing tours
*Read the hiking book under the TV and go for a hike as close as 1 mile from the cabin
*Grand Teton National Park-Our favorite hiking! Watch out for bears. Stop by Dornan’s Restaurant for one of the best views for lunch.
*Whitewater Rafting in the Snake River Canyon, Paul worked as a guide for Sands Whitewater for years and recommends their company.
*Take the Gondola or Tram up to the top of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and enjoy some food/drinks or hike down
*Wildlife Tours-Take one with a professional or ask me where I’ve seen the moose, bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, and mountain goats lately.
*Shop town square and enjoy the art galleries
*Weekly rodeo, Every Wednesday and Saturday at 8pm
*Granite Hot Springs
*Helicopter Tour with Wind River Air over Grand Teton National Park
*Hot Air Balloon rides near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
*Watch a play at Jackson Hole Playhouse
*Drive along the National Elk Refuge Road and look for Big Horn Sheep
*World famous fly fishing
*Hang out at Jackson Lake in Grand Teton Park
*Drive up to Slide Lake in Kelly, explore the Gros Ventre range
*Mountain Biking
*Astoria Hot Springs-Reservations required. Located in Snake River Canyon, about 35 minutes away.
**Winter Info**
We get hundreds of inches of snow in the winter, but we keep the driveway well maintained and is easily accessible with a 4x4 vehicle. The gardens, deck and property will be buried in snow until about April though.
Winter Activities
*Rent snowmobiles in Alpine from Alpine Adventure Rentals and snowmobile directly from there to explore the Greys River area in Bridger Teton National Forest. There are 100s of miles of trails to ride, for all skill levels. Rent a trailer and you can take the snowmobiles to Granite Hot Springs for a relaxing soak after a 7 mile ride in, you can even see a large waterfall on the ride.
*Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are about 50-60 minutes away for skiing. Be sure to make reservations ahead for JHMR.
*The property is hilly, so you can sled at the house if you would like.
*Bring ice skates or rent them at town hall and skate in Alpine.
*Cross country Ski in Alpine on groomed trails near the lake, or my favorite-in Grand Teton National Park
*Helicopter Tours with Wind River Air
*Soak at Astoria Hot Springs in the Snake River Canyon(Make reservations)
The house has 3 heat sources to ensure you're always warm: propane forced air throughout the house, a wood fireplace, and a pellet stove. We provide wood for the fireplace. We don't usually stock pellets for the pellet stove, but they can be purchased at the grocery or hardware store for around $5/bag if that is your preferred heat source.
