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Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone

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Great room of lodge
Lodge in Winter
Great room of lodge
Bedroom #1
Loft Bedroom #2-- accessed through the first bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$341
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Cody, WY
  • Buffalo Bill State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Bill Dam
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Great Room

2 Single Beds

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • 195.1 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$341 avg per night,

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About the area

Cody

Located in Cody, this lodge is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shoshone National Forest and Buffalo Bill State Park, while Cody Cattle Company and Old Trail Town are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Bill State Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Buffalo Bill Dam - 15 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena - 20 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Old Trail Town - 21 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West - 26 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yellowstone Valley Inn Breakfast Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yellowstone Cutthroat Guest Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grizzly Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wagler Meats & Sausage - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone

This spacious lodge on the Wapiti Valley Ranch is located in the Wapiti Valley, halfway between Cody, Wyoming and the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park. Teddy Roosevelt once called the highway between Cody and Yellowstone as the “most scenic 52 miles in America”. Situated very near the highway, 30 miles from the East Gate, and 22 miles from Cody, the Lodge is an ideal home base for exploring the area.

Guests enter into the great room with a rustic seating area, a day bed with trundle, and a dining area. The commercial-sized kitchen is fully equipped and opens into the great room. The single bathroom in the lodge is behind the kitchen. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with a full-sized bed, dresser, and seating. One bedroom is a loft open to the great room and is accessible only through the first bedroom.

Property manager

Yvonne Kappelmann

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Shoshone National Forest and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Buffalo Bill State Park. Buffalo Bill Dam and Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Western Lodge in Wapiti Valley near Yellowstone Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and spacious

Our family of 6 stayed very comfortably at the Lodge while we visited Yellowstone. Our hosts were very gracious and accommodating, bringing us an air mattress so kids didn’t have to sleep next to each other. This would make a great location for a larger group or family reunion as the kitchen is HUFE and the living area provide a great open space for a large gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Awesome location, very relaxing just sitting on the front porch and taking in the majestic mountain view. The cabin was very clean , large and everything we needed for our 8 day stay. We visited Yellowstone and the scenic drive approximately 30 miles to the east entrance was beautiful. We also visited Cody which was a bonus with the Beautiful Buffalo Bill Dam and State Park plus lots to see in town. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to everyone whose looking for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wapiti Ranch Lodge

Great rustic cabin and endless sights. Host made sure we had all we needed. Would stay again and great access to Yellowstone.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellowstone off the beaten path

Experience Yellowstone like a local and stay at Yvonne and Doug's ranch. The location is prime to go anywhere in the park. Yvonne is just a text/email away. Doug had lots of tips for restaurants and activities. The lodge was perfect for 4 adults and the large kitchen and dining area are perfect to relax after a day out on the trails. The piano ( slightly out of tune) was the cherry on top the cake. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Views are wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

The lodge is located on a vast parcel of property. It seems to be one of 4 rentals available for people. It’s an old camp- the lodge specifically was probably the kitchen. If your family is comfortable with rustic this is a great value. Was a perfect to start our days from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hoard

It was GREAT
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous For a Family

This property was a fabulous place for us to stay as a family of 5. There was enough room for all of us, the kitchen was nice to prepare meals for on the go. Yvonne and Doug were great and offered great suggestions for activities to do. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun cabin in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location near Yellowstone. The kids got a kick out of the loft bedroom. Fun place for a family gathering and the hosts were very gracious!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Very small bathroom

good for a couple fisherman or hunters
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true gem

Yvonne’s place is wonderful. A spacious, clean cabin on a gorgeous ranch. The hosts are extremely welcoming and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Randall L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay

Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wapiti Lodge

Overall experience was great. The views from the Lodge are amazing. The bathroom was a little small, but the rest of the Lodge was great.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ranch stay!

We had a wonderful stay at the ranch! The porch views were amazing and the country around it so peaceful and beautiful. The lodge had the perfect cowboy vibe for our trip. We were able to visit Yellowstone many days and it is not far from Cody where we had a blast at the rodeo! It appears as it is online, the only tricky part was the one bathroom. The kitchen was huge and great for preparing dinners. Doug was very helpful and a delightful host. I highly recommend the lodge for a perfect ranch stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation fun

It was above and beyond
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Great location. Very quiet. Only a short drive to Cody and Yellowstone. Owners were very responsive to any needs or concerns. Loved the log cabin lodge “feel” of the property. If in the area, I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lodge

We soo enjoyed our stay. The Kappelmans made it very easy to access our lodge as we arrived late in the evening. Nice 2 story with beds up and down. All the necessary amenities including washer and dryer, with a rustic mountain atmosphere inside and out!Great location too, 30 min to Yellowstone East entrance. Thank you Mr and Mrs Kappelman.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Sunsets/sunrises

We enjoyed our stay here. It was just the right distance from Yellowstone and the owners were great. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cabin was in the perfect location between Cody and Yellowstone.

The cabin was in a great location. Yvonne and Doug went above and beyond helping us with our accommodations and planning our trip to Yellowstone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location!!! If you prefer to stay away from crowds. Property owners are great. No problems at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully remote but easy to get to everything

It was very comfortable yet rustic. We loved the location in the hills and the lack of light pollution. Yellowstone is close though of course still a bit of a drive. The place is quite large and the sleeping areas are a little unusual but they are comfortable and everyone had some privacy. There’s only one half bath on the first floor so don’t be surprised. We’d stay here again if visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Doug and Yvonne were wonderful hosts. The cabin was in a great location for activities in the area and at Yellowstone. We had a great trip and would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lodge

2nd stay with Yvonne and Doug, great people always ready to help and very friendly. we love their property in Wapiti.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property in a beautiful setting with amazing hosts.

Our family had an amazing stay with Doug and Yvonne at their beautiful property. The cabin was extremely clean and spacious being located in a private setting with wonderful views. Upon arriving Doug gave us a warm welcome sharing knowledge of the area as well as answering any questions we had. Throughout our entire stay both Doug and Yvonne went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic family vacation. I highly recommend this property as well as Doug and Yvonne. You will not meet hosts that are more caring and genuine. Our family truly hopes we have the pleasure and privilege of staying with Doug and Yvonne again in the future. Thank You Doug and Yvonne!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place.

We used this as our “base camp” for our family visit to Yellowstone/Tetons/Cody trip. Great location for everything. Lodge was simple, clean and just what we were looking for to avoid crowds. Hosts are even better! Enjoyed our conversations and the tips they gave us. We loved the scenery of Yellowstone and Tetons and kids had a blast at the Cody Nite Rodeo. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021