Absaroka Mountain Lodge, Cody

It was the most amazing place to rest and relax. The cabins, scenary and wildlife were excellent. The food was a big surprise and could pass for a five star restaurant. You do not leave hungry. Kerry, Teresa and Austin treated us like kings and queens and made our vacation a dream of a life time. These people have lived their whole life working hard on ranches, in the mountains, working with horses and bull cows. They do not pretend, they are the last of a dying breed. They are honest people and really want you to be happy. Many people just stop in and eat dinner. If you want Disney, go somewhere else. If you want to step out of your cabin door, see wildlife, hear no noise and breath in fresh air (while looking at mountains all the way around and maybe read a good book), this is the place. Yellowstone is an easy drive nearby. During the summer, they have a number of activities for both children and adults. We just enjoyed their company and we now consider them friends. Yes, we are going back. We think heaven must be nearby. John Haven (Okemos, Michigan)

This will be our 9th year coming to Absaroka Mountain Lodge. The Boyd's are by far the best owner's yet. They and the staff treat us and other guests, with the best Western Hospitily you could ever imagine. This place is perfect for my husband and me, we both like to fish and ride horses, the trails are amazing. It never gets old, the beauty of the area. Cabins are perfect, very clean, and have that homey feel to them. We have told many a person about this place, and wonder should we??

Beautiful, clean, great food, most friendly people on the planet. Thanks again! kory and michelle volkmar

Absaroka Mountain Lodge was the highlight of our trip out west. The owners were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay in the cabin, and enjoyed a delicious meal in their dining room. The wranglers who took us on our horseback rides were awesome. We would highly recommend Absaroka Mountain Lodge to anyone travelling near Yellowstone.

I was very pleased with my trip to Absaroka Mt Lodge. The cabins were very nice and the staff was incredibly nice and helpful. Dinner was steller. The Horseback rides were amazing although a little scary at times, which adds to the thrill. overall this is a great place for me and my 12 kids we all had a blast and want to go back next year.

I loved the experience of Absaroka Mountain Lodge. The owners and staff made sure every little aspect was perfect. The trail rides lead to beautiful views of the Absaroka Mountains. The location was perfect to explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park. I cant wait to visit again.

My family stayed at the Absaroka Mtn Lodge on a trip to Yellowstone. It is pleasantly located, but the accomodations were very marginal. The price was as high as anyone else in the area, and the tiny cabin would have been considered very basic in the 1950's. Quite cramped, although clean and tidy. The bathroom was mildew-smelling, had one of those sheet metal shower stalls, and one person couldn’t back up without bumping something. No space to hang anything except to drape it over the water heater (and hope it wouldn’t catch fire). Overall, very rustic. My main complaint, however, has to do with the management who were not forthcoming in their conversations with me, actually devious. I asked about the “nightly campfires” which are advertised in their literature. When I made the reservations, the owner said the only problem might be the weather keeping them from the campfires. After we arrived, we were told the campfires had been stopped the week before because a lot of the help had gone back to college. Now, he knew exactly what dates we were coming and he knew, I’m sure, exactly what date his staff was going back to school. Another guest had a similar story. They called 3 days before arrival to try to book a “breakfast horse ride” which they were very keen on taking. The owner said not to worry, there would be plenty of opportunity to sign up when they arrived. They arrived 3 days later and were told that there were no more breakfast rides because the staff had gone back to college the week before. This is not being above board with the guests. I might also add that there was major road construction on the East Yellowstone entrance which added 60-90 minutes to one’s travel to Yellowstone (both ways). The host conveniently didn’t mention this to me, although I suppose I can’t fault him for this (I doubt if any lodge owner would have said anything). If I had known, I would have booked near a different entrance. Finally, the restaurant was unbelievably expensive. We had a $38 breakfast for 4 with such exotic items as 1 bowl of granola, 1 order pancakes, and 2 orders eggs/toast for the 4 of us with coffee/milk. Another couple had dinner there which they told me was the worst meal on their whole trip. My advice would be to find a different lodge on your trip to Yellowstone.