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Elk Valley Ranch Retreat- Private apartment on the banks of the Shoshone River

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Welcome to Elk Valley Ranch Retreat!
Quaint sitting area perfect for a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine
Bedroom with king bed and cozy cabin feel.
Cabin feel throughout the space.
Guest parking area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Cody, WY
  • Buffalo Bill State Park
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Cody, WY (COD-Yellowstone Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Elk Valley Ranch Retreat- Private apartment on the banks of the Shoshone River

Nestled in the heart of the Wapiti Valley, just a short scenic drive from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Elk Valley Ranch Retreat offers the perfect home base for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those looking to unwind surrounded by wildlife and stunning mountain views.
This cozy one-bedroom apartment sits on the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River, a prime location for viewing elk, deer, eagles, and other wildlife. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the porch with a cup of coffee at the café table, watching birds gather by the private pond (please note: no fishing in the pond). With the river just steps away, the sights and sounds of Wyoming's wilderness are never far.
Inside, the space is thoughtfully designed for comfort after your day's adventures. The custom kitchenette includes a Keurig coffee and tea maker, mini fridge/freezer, toaster oven, and microwave (note: no stove/oven). The cozy living area features a dining table, sleeper sofa, and Apple TV, while the bedroom offers a plush king bed and gas stove heater for cool mountain nights. A walk-in shower in the galley style bathroom and Wi-Fi provide modern touches to this peaceful retreat. Whether you're heading into Yellowstone, fly fishing nearby, or simply soaking in the views, Elk Valley Ranch Retreat is a serene and scenic place to call home.
Additional Notes:
The property owner resides in the attached main home.
No air conditioning at the property —cool mountain nights and fresh air make for restful sleep with windows open.
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Max Occupancy: 4 Guests
Accommodations:
Bedroom: King Bed
Living Room: Sofa Sleeper
Bathroom: Walk-In Shower

Property manager

Cody Lodging Company
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Wapiti

Located in Wapiti, this apartment 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.
Map
Cody, WY

What's nearby

  • Buffalo Bill Dam - 20 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena - 27 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Old Trail Town - 28 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Cody Cattle Company - 28 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West - 33 min drive - 42.2 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 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wagler Meats & Sausage - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Valley Ranch Retreat- Private apartment on the banks of the Shoshone River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Valley Ranch Retreat- Private apartment on the banks of the Shoshone River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Valley Ranch Retreat- Private apartment on the banks of the Shoshone River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Valley Ranch Retreat- Private apartment on the banks of the Shoshone River located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Shoshone National Forest and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Buffalo Bill State Park. Buffalo Bill Dam and Buffalo Bill Cody Stampede Arena are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

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

Nice property!

Clean, quiet property was exactly what we were looking for on our Yellowstone family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great little adu

Cool little place. Lots of deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AUBREY P.

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

Clean and quiet

Clean quiet property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Elk Valley

It was in a good location for entry into East entrance to Yellowstone. Had Elk in the pasture just outside the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

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

Beautiful Scenery

Very clean. Awesome log cabin and just right size for a couple. Beautiful drives to Yellowstone and Cody were very convenient. If we could change anything, wish bathroom was larger.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

Nice Cabin

The cabin is in a very beautiful location and the beds were comfortable. The shower is small, but doable. The living room and TV could be laid out differently and it would function better. My recommendation are to change the shower head to tilt down more and replace the shades with something more modern that blocks light. But overall it's nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Delightful stay

All things supplied that we needed. Comfy beds and peaceful surroundings. Pleasant owners. Met them since this is an apartment attached to their residence. It wasn’t an issue for us, but you may want to be aware that the shower is TINY. It is about a 25 minute drive in to Cody, but we found it a lovely place to stay to attend the Cody Stampede Rodeo, 4th of July parade, Buffalo Bill museum as well as venturing into Yellowstone through the East entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

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

Beautiful Property!

We stayed three nights and enjoyed our visit. Home was clean and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable! Bathroom was a bit cramped, and the shower was small and hard to move around in, but we made it work. I noticed others commented on the sheer blinds. We were concerned at first as well. However, when outside looking in you can't see through them. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla R., Dalton Georgia

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

Great place

The only negative is no storage for clothes. Only 1 drawer available. Closet was fine. I would prefer a full kitchen and grill.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Lovely, super compact, good location

I loved staying at this little cabin-type spot. Just steps from the Shoshone River. Very compact, with tiny bathroom and shower, sofa and breakfast table and kitchenette all in one area. Separate bedroom, with a huge bed that was very comfortable. About a half hour from east Yellowstone entrance. I would 100% stay there again. Check-in was easy with code. Abby from Cody Lodging was so friendly and was at a number easily accessed. I would definitely look at other properties with this group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dana H.

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

August Trip

"No AC", in description of property it says to open the windows and enjoy the cool mountain breeze. In the property info folder on the table, it says to make sure to close the windows when you leave to keep the Bears out. I won't stay without AC any place I go from now on. Secondly, I don't care if this place is in the country. It needs black out shades to keep peepers from looking in and the security light from illuminating the bedroom. Other than that, nice little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRA T.

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

Great stay, short folks be prepared

The place is great. No one else was around and it is very cute. I am 5’2” and read another review so knew to bring a little stool for the bed. The shower head does not adjust though. The fix is just to lather up after turning it off for a bit. Other than that it is fabulous and book with confidence!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Left a day early; the water was terrible

The cabin was clean, the blow dryer blew cold air, the bed was too far off of the floor, I'm 5'2".The Tv was impossible to figure out. Why even have a TV if it is an apple TV that seniors can't figure out. The water was well water, it was filtered is what they said, but it stunk to high heaven. The towels stunt. They water sprinklers came on at night and the water left stains on our car and windshield Washing the windows did not take it off. Not satisficed at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soraya R.

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

Quiet and cozy

Great place to rest and relax after a week in the wilderness. I would definitely stay here again. The host was prompt and courteous with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Fantastic Place!!

We thoroughly loved everything about our stay here. The location is quiet, we were able to open the windows for a cool breeze and felt so relaxed. We looked forward to our next stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Beautiful property

Quaint log home apartment located on a beautiful, private piece of property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot , quiet and comfortable. About an hour drive to Yellowstone park. Very nice landlords.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

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

Grat location

The property was amazing. It is a good base location to travel to other points of interest. It was so....so quite! and the scenery was indescribable. I'm not sure it would be suitable for a family with kids that like to play outside or want to cookout, but we were on the move a lot. For a couple, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place. Also, I highly recommend the Bill Cody Ranch a few miles away for breakfast , dinner and horseback riding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thor C.

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

Rush of the river

Very comfortable, quiet place to stay. The sound of the river along with wildlife in the yard make it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of life. It’s a 30 minute drive thought the Shoshone Forest to the east gate of Yellowstone. Only complaints would be the tiny bathroom, lack of wifi, and lack of a grill or stove to cook a meal on (bit of a drive to find a restaurant). However, the quiet beauty surrounding the location of this place more than makes up for its shortcomings. Book it and enjoy getting away from it all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

CASIE H., Cibola

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

Wonderful Wapiti Getaway!

Thank you for hosting us again! We had a wonderful Wapiti getaway and we love the property, river, and amazing hospitality. This was the perfect place to relax, rest, and focus on God’s beautiful landscape and country. We appreciate you opening your home to us and your kind hearts. May God continue to bless you in all that you do and your beautiful family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Clean and Cozy

Nice quiet place to stay. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

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

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

As a VRBO host myself, I cannot say enough about how amazing this property was! Advertising was spot on, wonderfully decorated with added special touches, every amenity supplied, and if I could pack the king bed in my suitcase, I would have....maybe the most comfortable bed ever! But the beauty around the property overwhelmed me. It was so quiet and relaxing; I was sad that we had booked only 2 nights. 20 minutes from Cody and 30 from Yellowstone...it was our our gateway. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Beautiful property

Great spot with wildlife and beautiful views Small microwave and frig in unit. The owners are on the property and your unit is separated by a door but they are lovely and you still feel on your own. Only wish we had a toaster or someway to cook small meals during the stay since the closest restaurant is about 20 miles away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Shangri Lai

Peaceful, spectacular view, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Relaxing stay in Wapati

We really enjoyed our time staying in Wapati. This property was a excellent place to stay while visiting Yellowstone National Park. Quiet, comfortable, peaceful, and some great local restaurant options near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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