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but the rooms have usually been renovated and are generally quite comfortable. Not all
rooms are equal, and there's often a vast range of different room permutations available.
Cabins are generally remnants from the 1950s, almost always jammed in a small area
and resembling anything from an affluent suburb to a military barracks. The cheaper cab-
ins haven't been renovated for decades but contain a modicum of rustic charm. The pricier
cabins have modern interiors but are pretty charmless. Lodges in Grand Teton are gener-
ally more modern.
There are no TVs or radios in park accommodations (don't panic!), so bring a book.
Children under 12 usually stay free.
In general, park accommodations are decent value considering the premium real estate.
Lodge accommodations start around $80 for a double without bath and $120 for a double
with bath. Cabins start at $65 for a double without bath, and $100 with bath. Room rates
listed are without tax.
Check the Xanterra website for occasional internet specials, especially discounts of
20% for advance bookings in October and early winter (book before November 1 for mid-
December).
In winter you'll save money by signing up for a joint accommodations and activities
(normally snowmobile rental) package.
OUTSIDE THE PARKS
Accommodations outside the parks offer much greater variety, from hostels to top-of-the-
line dude ranches and fly-fishing lodges.
USFS cabins are a little-known option and are particularly fun in winter, when you can
either snowshoe or snowmobile into a basic cabin equipped with a woodstove, cooking
utensils and bunk beds. See the Around Yellowstone chapter for cabins in the vicinity of
Hebgen Lake and the Paradise Valley.
Houses or condos are available for rent in ski-resort areas and can be good value for a
large group or family, as they almost invariably include a kitchen and living room.
There are several B&Bs scattered around the gateway corridors to the parks, ranging
from Victorian houses to wolf sanctuaries. Some offer rooms in the owner's house, while
others offer stand-alone accommodations. Some B&Bs and cabins don't accept credit
cards.
Some useful sites:
B&Bs, Ranches and Inns of Wyoming
(
www.wyomingbnb-ranchrec.com
)
Jackson Hole Bed & Breakfasts
(
www.jacksonholebnb.com
)
