Niki Bates is the Best! Thanks to The Lodge at Palisades…read moreCreek for supporting guide Niki Bates in her support of The South Fork Initiative, an organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the South Fork of the Snake River. I bid on and won a day of guided Flyfishing on the South Fork donated by Niki Bates because she cares about this beautiful river and fishery. Our day started with a bang as 2 minutes after launching the boat a huge lightning strike forced us to pull over and wait for the storm to pass. It rained on and off all day but that didn't stop us or the fish. What a day of fishing! Niki put us on fish and knew just where to keep the boat so that our casts would be most effective. My son and I had a blast catching a lot of fish and a lot of very nice sized fish! And best of all, 75% of our catches were on the big dry fly! Whether it was the salmon fly or the golden stones, watching those cutthroats rise like a submarine to engulf the fly is an experience unmatched in any other fishery. We enjoyed Niki's knowledge, professionalism and overall commitment to having a great day on the river! I can't recommend her highly enough and recommend that you jump at the chance to fish with her. What a day! We'll be back to fish with Niki!!

The Lodge has become an annual retreat for us - a total escape with relaxation, fly fishing,…read moredelicious food and drink and the kind of wonderful hospitality that makes you feel like both a guest AND part of a family! The cabins give you a sense of being away and alone, but spoiled with beautiful surroundings and amenities. We love meeting other guests and hearing stories about their fishing and adventures - no one is a stranger there! I am not an expert anger, I am a novice at best, but every year I feel a bit more accomplished as I learn something new with each trip on the river. I can thank our fishing Guides for that! This year Josh and Cruz were awesome!! It bears mentioning that everyone was great, a shout out to all the staff who make this such a wonderful place to visit, and a special thank you to Charles, Tonia, Shayde and Justin who always make us feel so welcome!

This place is OUTSTANDING. The location is very quiet, family friendly, great staff. We stayed 2…read morenights and had an outstanding stay! Jake, the owner went out of his way to help us navigate and was willing to offer suggestions. If you're in the area looking for a place to stay, you have to check it out. There's also a family friendly restaurant down the road in a general store at the corner within walking distance. Both were perfect for our stay.

Nestled in the small town of swan valley, population 200 are the Sleepy J Cabins . This is the…read moreideal place to stay if you plan on fly fishing the south fork of the snake river. Jake and Glenn are the cool guys that run and maintain the property. They have single cabins , family cabins, and a wheelchair accessible cabin. The property is beautiful with fresh flowers and is well kept. The cabins are very clean and well decorated with mountain wildlife themes. Each cabin comes equipped with a small stove, microwave, and fridge . The beds were very comfortable. I slept like a baby. We got a two bedroom cabin and it was priced very reasonably. Next fishing trip, I will be staying here again .

This is our first night here and I think we're the only guests here. Unfortunately the restaurant…read moreisn't open but we went to the Snake River restaurant do the road and it was awesome. We are in the Yellowstone room at the lodge and other than having to tweak the fireplace fan so it would go on, we are super impressed with this place. Kitchen/bar area with many little amenities like tea, oatmeal, candy and wine, water etc..you can buy in the cooler. We bought wine at the store cause their wine was pricey but a very comfortable and well appointed place. Very relaxing. Will be going to play pool in the main gathering area later with the fireplace and tv. All by ourselves!

From the owner: Reserve a spot with us today for your next adventure and enjoy your Home Away from Home at the…read moreRiver Retreat Lodge. With 6 luxurious suites to choose from and an endless list of local activities, we guarantee this will be a mountain getaway you won't forget!

What a cute place to stay. May 5, 2025 we were traveling and just happen to see this place. Stop…read moregot a room for the night. It was so very cute, clean, and very confortably. We truly recommend this place if you are traveling in the area. Thanks for a great nights rest.

What a great find during our travels. Located in a very small community. Stayed in cabin 15, which…read morehas a very comfortable King size bed and kitchenette. So peaceful and quiet and clean. Our stay included a very nice breakfast. Also, the young lady at the front desk who checked us in was very welcoming and pleasant.

Closed for good. We had many fun nights here. It was a great spot and a piece of Alpine history.read more

It's amazing how one can find an absolute gem of a restaurant in the most unlikely of places…read more The Nordic Inn is a a small B&B nestled in the woods of Alpine, Wyoming, about 45 minutes out of Jackson Hole, near the border of Wyoming and Idaho. It's very close to Palisades Lake; a huge expanse of blue water surrounded by breathtaking scenery courtesy of the Teton Mountains. If John Denver were alive, he would probably come here often. The restaurant is actually called "Brenthoven's." The menu is immediately eclectic and gives little hints that the chef- who also runs the bar- knows what he's doing. It's a favorite among backcountry pilots- the reason I was there- and is not only a great little restaurant, but is also a happening bar with an unlikely, interesting clientele. There were 6 of us for dinner, and I have to be honest: nothing was even close to mediocre. All the dishes were simply out of this world. Delicate flavors, bold swaths of color, perfect preparation, world-class presentation. It was amazing. Highlights: The pumpkin soup is like nothing I've ever had. Forget what it's called. Just know it's one of the tastiest little cups of anything you'll ever have the privilege to eat. The Cod Parmesan is the star here. It's a delicate, souffle-like concoction, with a beautiful light cod flavor and a perfect texture. The Parmesan adds JUST the right amount of counterbalance to the cod, along with a myriad of other ingredients. This is the stuff of dreams. I'd fly to Wyoming just to have this. The steak (Rib-eye) was like butter and with enough flavor to satisfy an Argentinian escaping from a vegetarian fat farm. Just excellent. The salads were fresh and crisp and the bread was just--baked. I'm told the drinks in the bar are extra strong...for what that's worth. This is a world-class gourmet restaurant hiding among the cowboy-pseudo-western trappings of Wyoming. Don't let the location fool you, the Nordic Inn could be numbered among the truly great restaurants in the West. It was that good.

We had a great stay here. Direct customer service, very concerned about whether we were happy to…read morestay before paying showing us the room in advance. Small, cosy rooms, but we weren't planning to play football across it. Highlights: The best shower of our trip. Firm, but comfy beds. Immaculately clean. Personally, I really enjoyed studying the ceiling as it had fascinating finishing on it.

The owner was extremely friendly and great advice local locations of interest. I have to admit no…read moresense of smell but wife said shower well water was a different smell. Room was clean n comfortable

Super cozy and super friendly owner/staff! It was so affordable and very accessible to Jackson and…read moregrand Tetons and the drive along the river is beautiful!!!!

Warm and Cozy little Motel, beautiful Senic views all around.read more

Staff was wonderful. Rooms were clean and the beds were…read morecomfortable. Would recommend this place and I will stay here again. Oh and the breakfast was great.

During our 2-week road trip, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, in Afton Star Valley, WY., was…read morethe worst Marriott Hotel we stayed in, far and away. Upon arrival, they did not honor our booking price. The room was in abhorrent condition. There was no toilet paper, tissue paper, a broken remote control, unkept bedding, and it smelled bad. And there was almost non-existent service. When I contacted Marriott about the above-referenced, they told me that Don McGee (from Fairfield, Afton) claimed he called and spoke with me and advised all the problems were Marriott corporate related. Mr. McGee never called me. When people lie about what they have done, I become infuriated. I demanded a refund for the overcharge from Marriott. Marriott Elite staff told me Mr. McGee said it was in the works, but it would take [upwards] of 20 business days for me to see it back on my credit card. Are you kidding me? Twenty business days is almost a month to get a $10.00 refund from this hotel. In what universe does a refund to a credit card take one month? I smell retribution for my complaints. And it doesn't have a pleasant odor. Steer clear of this disreputable hotel if you find yourself in the area.

The check-in experience was excellent! We had a ton of questions and they were all answered…read moreverbally and, in most cases, in writing. We loved learning that the in-door pool opened at 7am. Plenty early enough for us to still get on the road early for a leisurely drive through the Grand Teton in the morning. Our room was nice. Since we are elderly and our room was on the second floor (no elevator) , it was very convenient to have a room close to the stairs. We were amazed that there were no USB ports at all in our room. Who doesn't provide USB ports? The front desk staff were very helpful in providing information on nearby businesses where we could buy USB charging ports for our iPhone charging cables and our portable batteries. We enjoyed all the other amenities in our room. We loved the facilities themselves. The restaurant was outstanding! We were greeted enthusiastically as soon as we crossed the threshold. Our server, Jamie, was superb in every way--her demeanor, her knowledge of the food items, her interest in the fact that this is our "Birthday Road Trip" and her quality service. We are so glad Jamie raved about the Huckleberry lemonade and encouraged us to try it. That lemonade was delicious! The food was outstanding ! The portions were so large, as much as we hated to, we couldn't finish those huge steaks or all of the corn appetizer. The garlic mashed potatoes and garlic beans were delicious. What was especially beautiful about the beans is that they were cooked just right. Jamie served us bread with what she explained is their signature whipped mascarpone cream with honey . It was so very good. We loved being in the restaurant and lingered after our dinner. We loved the ambiance, the service (Jamie helped us celebrate our birthdays), the music playing in the background, the room temperature and the fire burning in the fireplace. It was a wonderful dining experience and we hated to have it end. Looking forward to breakfast in the morning.

The restaurant onsite (5 stars) is amazing for dinner. Great job on our steak dinners. Chef even…read morecame to check on us, special touch. Room was a bit old (2 stars), could use improvement on vibe of the rooms. For the Continental bfast I would recommend HOT eggs/scrambled etc like other motels/hotels. But staff is friendly.

The Cabins behind the Mobil Station in Victor, Id are a hidden gem. We were looking for a less…read moreexpensive place to stay in the Teton Valley than Jackson, Wyoming. Victor is a small town just across the line in Idaho. It has great eateries that are within walking distance of the cabins. The cabins are clean, up to date and have the amenities of motel rooms. Checking in and out is easy. If you're in the are and looking for a place to stay behind a gas station this is for you.

My boyfriend and I had been traveling for 28 days.. which means we had stayed in about 28 hotels…read more. These affordable cabins were by far our BEST stay!!! They employees were incredibly friendly and more than happy to help us! The cabins were extremely affordable and cute and VERY clean and quiet! There's also a great little cafe right on the same block for breakfast the next day!