We couldn't have been more delighted with our stay at the Lamar. I had no idea the location would…read morebe so perfect for our family adventures both in Yellowstone and the adjacent cities of Silver Gate and Cooke City, Montana. The Lamar has everything a family could need including a great kitchen for making memorable meals (I love to cook and found all the supplies I needed), ample space for hanging out with and without your family, and all the modern conveniences travelers expect (there's even Wifi). The dining area provided a wonderful start to the day with a cup of coffee and a gorgeous view of the mountains. The propane grill off the back deck made dinnertime easy. The bedrooms were spacious and the whole house was equipped like the finest hotel. Horseback riding, white water rafting and fabulous hikes are all a short drive away. If you're thinking about Yellowstone the Lamar Cabins should be your first choice!

From the owner: Many travelers have called Lamar Valley Cabins "Yellowstone's best kept secret."…read more Located less than one mile from Yellowstone Park in the tiny mountain village of Silver Gate, Montana, a stay at Lamar Valley Cabins is as if you've never left the park.

We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. I was greeted by a very nice…read morelady that checked us in. I would definitely stay here again. Right in the center of town. We stayed the night here so we could get an early start to driving the Beartooth highway. Man what an incredible drive! Just a wonderful experience!

We stayed in Cozy Cabin 2. Plenty of room, clean, comfortable beds. Small kitchen if needed. Second…read moretime we've stayed in this motel and so far, our favorite.

Who wouldn't love this place? Carol and Pete are the best. If you are looking for a place to unplug…read moreand relax, this is it. There is a gas barbecue near the cabins with seating to enjoy the outdoors and relax. There are chairs by the creek where you can sit and absorb the experience of being in the forest. The cabins are the perfect size for one or two people. They have everything you need to make a meal in the cozy cabin. I was fortunate enough to get a reservation again this year. The care and pride they have in their cabins are well deserved. I think Pete is the moose whisperer. Twice I have been invited to see the moose mom and kid(s) from the deck of Carol and Pete's house. If you are having separation anxiety from your pup, Kelly is there to help you cope. When you come to Montana, this is the perfect place to stay while you enjoy Yellowstone, only a mile away. Be good to yourself and stay with Carol and Pete at Silver Tip Cabins. You deserve it. You won't regret it. You'll become a regular. I have. Thanks, Carol and Pete, for everything. See you in the spring. Kathe Gruenthal Eureka, CA

SilverTip Cabins is one of the most beautiful cabins we have ever stayed in, the owners are so…read morewelcoming, and the cabin is beautifully appointed and very clean. It is located in a spot that is completely wooded yet you have incredible views of the surrounding mountains. We saw moose, deer (within 10 feet of our cabin porch) and birds we had never seen before! Each morning started out with coffee on the cabin porch where we lingered just appreciating the woods and the wildlife. It thundered and rained nearly every day but for short times, so that no plans were spoiled. Carol and Pete and their dog Kelly are gracious hosts providing all the creature comforts (tv, cell service, laundry) along with opportunities to see a mother moose and her two calves enjoying a salt lick - thanks to Pete! We had easy access to Silver Gate and Cooke City, especially "Stop the Car" ice cream! We were within 7 minutes of the NE Entrance to YNP, so we made many trips into the park where we saw buffalo, goats. fox, wild horses and a grizzly bear! This was the trip of a lifetime! Thank you so much Carol and Pete!! We intend to come back! Judy and Rick H.

What a gem. I met the owner Brandon, in Red Lodge while on a road trip heading to Yellowstone and…read moredidn't even know Cooke City existed. Brandon encouraged me to stop by on my way the next day and stay a night, and I ended up staying for several. I was slightly skeptical of the town at first having never been here before; but, once I pulled in, I was blown away by the beauty and ambiance; not only of the town, but the landscape as it's nestled in a small valley between 2 mountains. I had just spent the previous 5hrs driving Bear-Tooth Pass from Red Lodge which is normally a 3hr drive. It was such a breathtaking scenic pass that it took me 5hrs with all the stops I made for pictures. Bear Tooth Pass ends in Cooke City, and is only about 3mi outside the NE entrance of Yellowstone. High Country Motel offers quick easy access to Lamar valley. It is not far from Lamar's rolling pastures filled with immense herds of buffalo and high mountain peaks where Mt. Goats can be seen grazing mountain meadows, you'll need binoculars to see them, as they are quite high. The cabins are clean with a full kitchen. The town is super cool and quaint, with an old-world vibe and architecture. It is a VERY small historic town, with just a couple gas stations, a few restaurants, bars, shops, and a general store, but has everything you need. You can walk to everything the town has to offer from HCM. There is also a gift shop on site in the HCM office where you can purchase cold craft beers, sodas, energy drinks, water, snacks, and souvenirs. I still wear my HCMCC flat-bill hat every day. The views from my cabin were remarkable, Brandon and his staff were exceptionally kind and fun people. Highly recommend staying here for your Yellowstone vacation, it is super convenient to explore and access the park from High County Motel.

I've been coming to Cooke for 25+ years and this is hands down the best place in town. Spotlessly…read moreclean rooms, every room totally unique, everyone who works here is as nice as can be, and you're in the perfect spot right in the center of town. Feels like you're staying at a friend or family's place not a hotel. Beautiful views out of every window. If you're coming to Cooke City any time of year, this is definitely where you want to stay.

Fun stop for ice cream while we were passing thru Cooke City!! Super nice staff and delicious…read moretreats!!

Helpful people, good place to stop! Very friendly and good supplies if needed. I recommend…read moreeveryone stop in and use their services, you can't go wrong.

I stayed here for several days. I forgot to book a room one of the days and the owners and staff…read morewent above and beyond to find a solution. They were so kind and helpful. Their effort saved my trip. The hotel is in Cooke City which is quaint and near the animal-filled Lamar Valley. The price is right.

Room was fine but I couldn't figure out the hvac. Thermostat was set low but room was still too…read morehot and the heater kept making these clicking noises all night. Luckily there was a ceiling fan and windows that open. Hotel lobby is large with lots of seating. Great place to hang out with others, eat takeout, or play cards. Didn't get to try the restaurant. It seemed to be open very randomly.

If you're expecting the Ritz, then keep moving. You're deep in the Montana woods. You pay Ritz…read moreprices, you get the Ritz. You pay the Big Moose prices, expect Big Moose accommodations. If you're a candy ass, keep moving. If you're keeping expectation realistic, you're gonna be just fine. We arrived at Big Moose and we greeted my Mo and Jo, the resident Corgis. Super friendly dogs that are just happy as pie to be there. Terri stepped out and showed us to our room. We had single room with a decent size shower and a decent size bed. As we were going to be there a week, we wanted a room with a kitchenette, but for the first two days we could only have a room without one. That's cool, and we're happy because... #1...we're cool. We understand that the world doesn't revolve around us. #2...Terri is doing what she can to make everyone happy. Day #2 arrived and we hit the road. When we came back, Terri let us know that the kitchenette room was available and we could have it if we wanted it! Heck yeah, we moved our stuff and made it a nice evening. Our kitchenette room was #4. Yes, the shower is tiny. Yes, the toilet is loose and feels like you're on a roller coaster. Terri pointed that out so we knew what to expect. The kitchenette is small, but it's got a 4 burner and an oven. Perfect for a quick meal. If you're going to be cooking Thanksgiving dinner, you're gonna have a hard time. If you're there on Thanksgiving and not with your family, maybe you've made some questionable decisions and shouldn't be reading this, you should be doing some self examination. We really enjoyed our stay. We got to chat with a few of the other guests and got some great tips on the park. All in all, it was a great time. Also, the hot tub and a cold beer is a beautiful thing, especially in a rainy evening. One thing to note. As you're in the north gate area, it's much smaller, but it's really close to Lamar Valley which is where a lot of the animal action is. We loved that part. We saw foxes, black bears, bison, moose, elk, dear, mountain goats, grizzly's all within 90 minutes of being in the park. BUT if you're expecting to be seeing geysers within 30 minutes, you're going to be disappointed. The geysers and such are all a looooong drive. Expect 3 hours or so each way. Enjoy your stay, temper your expectations and your gonna be fine. And say hi to Terri for us, she's a super nice lady.

We only had one night to spend in Cooke City and we decided to stay at the Big Moose Resort. The…read moreowner Terry was extremely nice and went up and above to make sure that we had the best stay. She even up graded our room. The little cabin was decorated really cute and it was really clean. Thanks for a great stay.

Loved this place because the people Running the front were…read moreso helpful. Hotel wasn't anything fancy but it was warm and dry and safe.

Centrally located on Main Street probably the best place to stay the rooms are ok nothing special…read moreand you can walk everywhere in town

People this is Cooke city Montana! Not New York City! Hello!! It is absolutely beautiful up here…read more in the mountains!! The owners are "Awesome" people and live and work on sight. They are constantly upgrading the cabins and the new one are super nice ( 5, & 6). Over the 10 years I've been coming up to Cooke city we alway try to stay here because Kay is the nicest lady and we love the dogs ( st. Bernard). So cool!! So most of the cabins have been updated but they still have a few that are rustic and are very dated.. But most are of the cabins are very nice. I would recommend Antlers to anyone! Again wonderful place and wonderful people! I thank god every time I get to spend a few days at this awesome place!

We stayed here in June 2026. When we arrived, the front office was closed with a note to go to the…read morebuilding with the red door. After about 10 minutes of looking, we found it. The owner greeted us by saying, 'bad news, the power is out'. Here's my issue with this: 1. Be transparent about the potential of a power outage on your website. I read every single FAQ and email that was sent when I booked and there was zero mention of this possibility - which I later found happens more often than the owner let on. 2. The second the power goes out, attempt to reach to your guests to let them know. It gives them time to make any adjustments, so they aren't scrambling when they get there. 3. If you are about to tell your guests they will be inconvenienced with no power, don't inconvenience them further by making them hunt for the person whose checking them in. 4. If you are an individual living in an isolated community where the power goes out on occasion, that's fine, that's your choice. But - if you are managing a business where the power goes out, you need to have a plan to ensure PAYING guests are as comfortable as possible. Just saying 'this is life in the mountains' is unacceptable. 5. Have a kit ready for your guests with: - Flashlights (guests shouldn't have to use their smart phone flashlight to use the bathroom) - A lighter if guests have rented a unit with a stove (at least this gives them an option to heat some water or food on the stove) - Instant coffee/tea, cup of soup, granola bars (simple and inexpensive but shows you care about their comfort) - Extra blankets. (It still got into the 30's overnight in June) 6. Have an emergency power source supported by a generator or solar panels located in the office so guests can charge cell phones if needed. 7. Don't have units that require electricity to lock the doors. We couldn't lock our door from the outside. 8. This is the most important: discount the rate of the unit if your guests can't use everything they paid for. We paid for a full kitchen, laundry, TV, wifi, shower - yet we couldn't use any of these things and we were charged full price before we checked in. This was glorified camping at a ridiculous rate. You can do better, you know you can do better. Honestly put yourself in your guests shoes and ask if you would have been okay with this.

Alpine motel This is…read morean old motel that has not been refurbished in years. Some may say it has the original charm of yesteryear. I expected very modest accommodations, YET, I also expected WiFi service, since it is listed as one of the amenities. HOWEVER, while there is in fact WiFi service, the connection is so POOR that you can't even access email to send or receive. As the restaurants in town provide WiFi service (with excellent connectivity), Alpine Motel should invest in better equipment to provide what they advertise. Room was clean with plenty of hot water and shower had good pressure. Lighting on room was only fair. TV did not offer any premium access to neither Prime nor Netflix.

Arrived early to the friendly staff, who were able to check me in ahead of schedule. Easy home base…read morefor entering the park and checking out the beartooth highway. Frequent moose on the property was a bonus. Would def stay again. It's rustic up here, suits me just fine.