Flying Saddle Resort, Alpine

This resort is a stand-out in a region of overpriced, underwheming offerings.We were a little uncertain to take a room (the last one) at the price, but went ahead after we were able to view it. The desk clerk was very accommodating, along with everyone we encountered. Food at the restuarant was good and the bar-keep on his toes, pulling locals to dine and sip. The pool, though, was overtaken by families who screamed and jumped for hours in the new pool house, leaving no quiet time for us old paddlers. One family stayed in the spa (hot tub) so long that the water was beat to a frothy foam was bubbling over the rim. Chairs and benches overlooking the Snake River were placed for wonderful viewing. The rooms are a choice of one-story, "tower rooms" with balconies viewing either the river or mountains, or little cabins. Grounds and fountains are charming. I met the owners who were prowling the grounds (pulling up errant weeds), chatting up with their employees. They are proud of their restored resort, and should be rightly be so. The additon of a drive-through booze store is an interesting business choice, but seems to catch clients-local and tourists alike.

We enjoyed everything. The Resort is under construction on one half, but the river side was beautiful views of the Snake River. There were deer right out our back window of the room. We ate in the restaraunt and was speechless. My wife had the Chef's special and I had the Ribeye.... great choices for us. The older rroms are large and clean, we actually took a tour with the resort manager of the new building with rooms, they are beauutiful. The new indoor pool and cabins were under construction. He said they would be done in the summer, I can't remember what date. Overall fabualous time, we look forward to going back soon.

This was a brand new lodge and we absolutly loved it. We met the owner Abi Garaman andhe showed us his beautiful artwork throught the lobby and restuarant. The dinner was better than we had had in Jackson Hole the previous nights. The lodge has its own Executive Chef (forgot his name), but the meal and service was wonderful. I was glad to hear they will be open year round.